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Acer 5520 User Manual

Acer 5520
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Aspire
5520G/5520/5220
Series
User's Guide

Table of Contents

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Acer 5520 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MemoryUp to 4GB DDR2
Optical DriveDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
Display15.4-inch
Resolution1280x800
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce
Hard Drive250GB SATA
Wireless802.11b/g
Operating SystemWindows Vista
Battery6-cell Li-ion
CPUAMD Turion 64 X2

Summary

Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Read instructions carefully and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

CAUTION for Listening

Follow instructions to protect hearing and avoid damage from high volumes.

Warnings

Using electrical power

Ensure power outlet is properly grounded for safety.

Ensure power outlet is properly grounded for safety.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel to avoid risks.

Guidelines for safe battery usage

This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery.

Safe battery usage guidelines for Lithium-ion batteries.

Potentially explosive environments

Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere

Turn off device in explosive atmospheres to prevent ignition or explosion.

Operating environment

Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices

Turn off wireless devices in specific conditions to avoid interference or danger.

Medical devices

Radio transmitting equipment may interfere with medical devices; consult physician.

Vehicles

Using your device while flying in aircraft is prohibited.

Prohibited to use device while flying; switch off before boarding aircraft.

Emergency calls

Warning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device.

Cannot make emergency calls; use mobile phone or other system.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

Instructions on how to turn the computer on and off.

Taking care of your computer

Taking care of your battery pack

Acer Empowering Technology

Acer eNet Management

Manages network connections intelligently.

Acer ePower Management

Optimizes battery usage with customizable power plans.

Empowering Technology password

Acer eNet Management

Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks

Connects to wired/wireless networks in various locations.

Acer ePower Management

Acer eAudio Management

Acer ePresentation Management

Acer eDataSecurity Management

Acer eLock Management

Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility.

Backup and restore system, create/burn discs, reinstall applications/drivers.

Create backup

Create full/fast backup images to hard disk.

Acer eSettings Management

Your Acer notebook tour

Top view

Identifies components visible from the top of the notebook.

Specifications

Display

Display specifications: 15.4" WXGA, Acer CrystalBrite™.

Audio

Audio features: Dolby surround sound, HD Audio, S/PDIF.

Communication

Communication features: Webcam, VoIP, WLAN, Bluetooth, LAN, Modem.

Easy-launch buttons

Empowering Technology

Launches Acer Empowering Technology.

Acer Arcade

Launches Acer Arcade utility.

Touchpad

Using the keyboard

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad

Details on lock keys (Caps, Num, Scroll) and embedded keypad.

Windows keys

Hotkeys

Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray

Using a computer security lock

Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound

Set playback as digital output

Steps to set playback devices for surround sound.

Using the system utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Utility for dual-display setup and four predefined display settings.

Norton Internet Security

How do I check for viruses?

Steps to check for viruses using Norton Internet Security.

Frequently asked questions

I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs.

Restore computer to original settings without recovery CDs.

Requesting service

Battery pack

Battery-low warning

Acer Arcade (for selected models)

TV (for selected models)

Using software

Playing DVD movies

Play DVD movies on computer if DVD drive is installed.

BIOS utility

Password

Burn backup disc

Restore and recovery

Troubleshooting

Error messages

Note error message and take corrective action.

Regulations and safety notices

Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity

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