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Aspire 5515 Series
Quick Guide
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Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5515 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 12/2008 This company makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Although care has been taken to ensure accuracy, this company shall not be liable for any errors (including, but not limited to, typos, factual errors, etc.) con
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3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the
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4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Integrated Web camera for video communication. webcam (only for certain models) English
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English 5 # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right buttons function like the and right) left and right mouse buttons. 8 Microphone I
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6 Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 3 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN button/ communication. indicator 1 4 Indicates the computer's power status. Power 1 5 Indicates the computer's batttery status. Battery 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green
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English 7 Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cab
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8 Right view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is active. access indicator 3 Optical drive Ejects the optical disk from the drive. eject button 4Emergency Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned eject hole off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. English
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English 9 Base view # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3Memory Houses the computer's main memory. compartment 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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10 Specifications Operating • Genuine Windows Vista® system Platform • AMD Athlon 2650e* processor or higher • AMD RS690MC/SB600 Chipset • IEEE 802.11b/g System memory • Dual-channel support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 Graphics • ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics Storage • 2.5" hard disk drive subsystem • Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Audio • Two built-in s
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English 11 Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models. Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
