Aspire 5510 Series User's Guide
Original Issue: July 2005
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Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize
pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please
recycle it.
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for electronic products containing an lcd/crt monitor or display:
lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. for more information, contact the
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information, check www.lamprecycle.org
. for lamp-specific disposal
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First things first
We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC your
choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with
setting up your computer.
The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and
functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer
can help you to be more productive, please refer to the
AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed
information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery,
expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains
warranty information and the general regulations and safety
notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document
Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow
these steps to access it:
1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is
not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's
Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the
instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For
instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and
Support menu.
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the
LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on page 10 for the
location of the power button.
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
•Use the Windows shutdown command
Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off.
•Use the power button
You can also shut down the computer by closing the display cover, or by
pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>.
Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and
hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down
the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on
again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
•Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources
of heat, such as a radiator.
•Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above
50 ºC (122 ºF).
•Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
•Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
•Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
•Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.
•Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.
•Never place objects on top of the computer.
•Do not slam the computer display when you close it.
•Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
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Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:
•Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
•Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.
•When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull
on the plug.
•The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed
the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the
total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet
should not exceed the fuse rating.
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Taking care of your battery pack
Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:
•Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off
before removing or replacing batteries.
•Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
•Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.
Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:
1Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack.
2Disconnect the AC adapter.
3Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
If either of the following occurs:
•the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;
•the computer does not operate normally
please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 32.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.
Operation conditions
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions for wireless option
devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.
An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Also, any tampering of the internal antenna will void
the FCC certification and your warranty.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to
be operated indoors, and installation outdoors is subject to licensing.
For more information about our products, services, and support information,
please visit our website: http://global.acer.com
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Disposal instructionsiii
First things firstiv
Your guidesiv
Basic care and tips for using your computeriv
Turning your computer on and offiv
Taking care of your computerv
Taking care of your AC adapterv
Taking care of your battery packvi
Cleaning and servicingvi
Playing DVD movies66
Power management67
Acer eRecovery Management67
Create backup69
Restore from backup69
Create factory default image CD69
Re-install bundled software without CD70
Change password70
Troubleshooting72
Troubleshooting tips72
Error messages72
Regulations and safety notices74
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance74
FCC notice74
Modem notices75
Important safety instructions78
Laser compliance statement80
LCD pixel statement80
Macrovision copyright protection notice80
Radio device regulatory notice81
General81
European Union (EU)81
The FCC RF safety requirement82
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210)83
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity84
Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking85
Index86
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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access
frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features
eight handy utilities:
•Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and
advanced encryption algorithms.
•Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
•Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by
optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings.
•Acer eRecovery Management backs up/recovers data flexibly, reliably
and completely.
•Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts
settings easily.
•Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
•Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage
profiles.
•Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts
display settings conveniently.
Empowering Technology
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For more information, press the <> key to launch the Empowering
Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help
function.
Acer eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects
your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently
integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data
encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN
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Messenger and Microsoft Outlook.
There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file: the
supervisor password and the file-specific password. The supervisor password is a
"master" password that can decrypt any file on your system; the file-specific
password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file.
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a
supervisor password and default file-specific password. This file-specific
password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter
your own file-specific password when encrypting a file.
Note: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the
system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the supervisor
password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If
you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your
encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related passwords!
Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your
removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen
while your notebook is unattended.
•Removable data devices — includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB
flash drives, USB mp3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk
drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file
system when plugged into the system.
•Optical drive devices — includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives.
•Floppy disk drives — 3.5-inch disks only.
To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you
may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices. Lock(s) will immediately
be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting,
until unlocked.
If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the
initial status with all locks removed.
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Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it
except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook
to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write
down your password.
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Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the
performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options
to enhance overall system performance:
•Memory optimization — release unused memory and check usage.
•Disk optimization — remove unneeded items and files.
•Speed optimization — improve the usability and performance of your
Windows XP system.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need
for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery
Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD.
User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management
provides you with:
•Password protection.
•Recovery of applications and drivers.
•Image/data backup:
•Backup to HDD (set recovery point).
•Backup to CD/DVD.
•Image/data recovery tools:
•Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults).
•Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point).
•Recover from CD/DVD.
Empowering Technology
For more information, please refer to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page
64 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
Note: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or
System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System
backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or
DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system
using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals
(except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one),
including your Acer ezDock.
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Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and
to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management
enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer
runs faster, smoother and better.
Acer eSettings Management also:
•Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the
program effortlessly.
•Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.
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•Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced.
•Permits you to migrate personal settings.
•Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued.
Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired
and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, either click
on the "Acer eNet Management" icon on your notebook, or start the program
from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to
start automatically when you boot up your PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new
location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to
match your needs, simply by right-clicking on the icon in the taskbar.
Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile,
and automatically apply the appropriate profile when you move from one
location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and
DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings.
Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store
username and password information.
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Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch
it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology
interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray.
AC mode
The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD
brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following
functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and
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Wired LAN.
DC mode
To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles — Entertainment,
Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to
three of your own profiles.
Create new power scheme
1Assign a name for the new scheme.
2Choose existing scheme to use as a template.
3Select whether used for mains (AC) or battery mode.
4Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK.
5The new profile will appear on the main screen.
Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel
on the lower left-hand side of the window.
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You can also click "Advanced Settings" to:
•Set alarms.
•Re-load factory defaults.
•Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set
passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby.
•View information about Acer ePower Management.
Acer ePresentation Management
Empowering Technology
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common
projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.
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An Aspire tour
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After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster,
let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
Front view
#ItemDescription
1Display screenAlso called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays
2MicrophoneInternal microphone for sound recording.
3KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.
4PalmrestComfortable support area for your hands when you use
5Click buttons
(Left and right)
6TouchpadTouch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer output.
the computer.
The left and right buttons function like the left and
right mouse buttons.
computer mouse.
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#ItemDescription
7Status
indicators
8Easy-launch
buttons
9Power buttonTurns the computer on and off.
Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the
status of the computer's functions and components.
Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
See "Easy-launch buttons" on page 20 for more details.
Closed front view
#IconItemDescription
1SpeakersLeft and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
2CIR receiverReceives signals from a remote control.
3Power indicatorLights when the computer is on.
4Battery indicatorLights when the battery is being
charged.
5Bluetooth
communication
button/indicator
(for selected models)
System memory256/512 MB of DDR2 400/533 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and
graphics
15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024 x 768 resolution
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response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window
viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista
15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800
resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous
multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista
16.7 million colors
ATI MOBILITY
VRAM, supporting ATI POWERPLAY
DirectX
915GM integrated GMA 900 with 128 MB of shared
memory, supporting Microsoft
independent display
MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support
Celeron® M processor 360 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40 GHz,
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wireless technology
.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution, 16 ms
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RADEON® X700 with 64/128/256 MB of
®
9.0, PCI Express™ and DualView™, or Intel®
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video technology (Acer Arcade)
™
video optimization (Acer Arcade)
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5.0, Microsoft®
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DirectX® 9.0 and dual
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TV tunerAcer TV tuner options:
Analog TV tuner supports hardware MPEG-2 stream
encoding
Digital and analog hybrid TV tuner supports hardware
MPEG-2 stream encoding
Digital and analog hybrid TV tuner supports software
MPEG-2 stream encoding:
•Analog TV tuner supports NTSC/PAL/SECAM
•Digital TV tuner supports DVB-T (Digital Video
Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard (6 MHz to 8
MHz)
TV-tuner signal input:
•RF jack for digital/analog TV antenna
•Composite/S-video/Line-in port for audio/video
input
TV-tuner cables:
•PAL/SECAM cable for digital/analog TV input,
NTSC converter to convert the port from PAL/
SECAM to NTSC
•Mini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for
audio/video input
4-in-1 digital media reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS PRO)
Optical drive options:
•Slot-load DVD-Dual double layer
•DVD/CD-RW combo
Dimensions
and weight
364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm
(14.3 x 11 x 1.3/1.5 inches)
3.08 kg (6.8 lbs.)
Power
subsystem
ACPI 1.0b power management standard: supports Standby
and Hibernation power-saving modes
32/65 W Li-ion battery pack
2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use
65 W AC adapter
Input devices
88-/89-key Acer FineTouch
Built-in touchpad with 4-way scroll button
Four easy-launch buttons
Front-access LED buttons: WLAN and Bluetooth
Acer remote controls:
•Acer Arcade (PC Card size and standard size)
•Windows
receiver)
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Media Center Edition (external USB CIR
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keyboard
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AudioAudio system with two built-in speakers
S/PDIF support
Built-in microphone
CommunicationModem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval
LAN: gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
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WLAN: Intel
PRO/Wireless 2915ABG network connection
(dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi
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solution, Intel
(dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi
PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection
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CERTIFIED™ solution, or
integrated Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
solution
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Acer SignalUp
WPAN: integrated Bluetooth
wireless technology support
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I/O interfaceThree USB 2.0 ports
4-in-1 digital media reader
PC Card slot (one Type II)
IEEE 1394 port
Consumer infrared (CIR) port
External display (VGA) port
RF jack
AV input port
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
Headphones/speakers/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
Microphone/line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
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SoftwareAcer Empowering Technology:
•Acer eDataSecurity Management
•Acer eLock Management
•Acer ePerformance Management
•Acer eRecovery Management
•Acer eSettings Management
•Acer eNet Management
•Acer ePower Management
•Acer ePresentation Management
Acer GridVista
Acer Arcade
Acer Launch Manager
Acer System Recovery CD
Norton AntiVirus
Adobe® Reader
CyberLink® PowerDVD
NTI CD-Maker
Options and
accessories
EnvironmentTemperature:
System
compliance
WarrantyOne-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
256/512 MB, and 1 GB
memory
Li-ion battery pack
65 W AC adapter
External USB floppy disk drive
•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%
Mobile PC 2001
ACPI 1.0b
DMI 2.0
Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX)
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DDR2 400/533 MHz soDIMM
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The
exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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Indicators
The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above
the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible
even when the LCD display is closed.
IconFunctionDescription
Caps LockLights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num LockLights up when Num Lock is activated.
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Media activityIndicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active.
BluetoothIndicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless LANIndicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
PowerLights up when the computer is on.
BatteryLights up when the battery is being charged.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
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