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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 using the 
keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic 
User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will 
occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain 
models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such 
instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain 
models".
The Quick 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 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 Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not 

installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User 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.

Summary of Contents for Aspire 5517 Series

Page 1: ...Aspire 5517 Series Quick Guide ...

Page 2: ...nadvertent errors or misprints Acer s liability with respect to this booklet is subject to any limitation of liability set out in the applicable product warranty No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporate...

Page 3: ...with language such as only for certain models The Quick 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 Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warra...

Page 4: ... 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 webcam Web camera for video communication only for certain models ...

Page 5: ...speakers deliver stereo audio output 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 7 Click buttons left and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active N...

Page 6: ...ss down Decreases the screen brightness Item Description 1 Power1 Indicates the computer s power status Battery1 Indicates the computer s battery status 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode 2 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD Note Pu...

Page 7: ...ter 2 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 3 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 4 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 5 Microphone in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphones speaker line out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones ...

Page 8: ...ects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Note Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off 5 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Note Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch an...

Page 9: ...ttery for removal 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan ...

Page 10: ...rive 5 in 1 card reader Audio Two built in stereo speakers High definition audio support MS Sound compatible Communication Integrated webcam WLAN IEEE 802 11b g LAN Fast Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Dimensions 372 3 W x 246 5 D x 26 8 39 6 H mm 14 4 x 10 8 x 1 1 1 5 inches 2 7 kg 6 0 lbs with 6 cell battery pack Privacy control BIOS user supervisor HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power subsystem ...

Page 11: ...ecifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 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 ...

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