Aspire 7715Z/7315 Series

Quick Guide

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Aspire 7715Z/7315 Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 08/2009

Aspire 7715Z/7315 Series Notebook PC

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

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 Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Acer product series. It covers basic topics such as Acer eRecovery

Management, using the keyboard, 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.

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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.

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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

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Acer Crystal Eye webcam

Description

Web camera for video communication.

(only for certain models)

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Display screen

Description

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.

Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Power button Turns the computer on and off.

Wireless LAN communication button/indicator

Speakers

Keyboard

Touchpad

Click buttons (left and right)

Palmrest

HDD

Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.

Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

For entering data into your computer.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Num Lock

Caps Lock

Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

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Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey

<Fn> + <F4>

<Fn> + <F5>

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<Fn> + <F6>

Function

Sleep

Description

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.

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Hotkey

<Fn> + <F8>

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<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

<Fn> + < >

Function Description

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

Closed front view

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Power 1

Description

Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery 1

Multi-in-1 card reader

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.

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard

(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS

PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.

Rear view

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1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Left view

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DC-in jack

Description

Connects to an AC adapter.

Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

External display (VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

USB 2.0 port

Microphone-in jack

Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack

Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

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Right view

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Optical drive

Optical disk access indicator

Optical drive eject button

Description

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Emergency eject hole

Ejects 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.

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 and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.

Base view

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1 Battery bay

Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

Hard disk bay-

Secondary

Hard disk bay-Main

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (for certain models only).

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).

Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

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.

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Specifications

Operating system

Platform

• Genuine Windows

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System memory

Display

Graphics

Storage subsystem

Audio

Communication

Dimensions

Privacy control

Power subsystem

Special keys and controls

• Intel

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Pentium

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mobile processor*

• Intel

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Celeron

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mobile processor*

• Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Chipset

• Dual-channel support

• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules *

• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules *

• 17" HD+ 1600 x 900

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Chipset

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

• Multi-in-1 card reader

• Two built-in stereo speakers

• High-definition audio support

• MS-Sound compatible

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• WLAN:

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Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

• LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

• 410.5 (W) x 268 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm

(16 x 10.45 x 1.04/1.54 inches)

• 3.30 kg (7.29 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

• ACPI 3.0

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• ENERGY STAR ® *

• 99-/100-/103-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface

Environment

• USB 2.0 port

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

• Temperature:

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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

• Humidity (non-condensing):

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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.

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