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Aspire 4930/4930G Series Service Guide

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Copyright
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Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Empowering Technology password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Acer eNet Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Acer ePower Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Acer eAudio Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Acer ePresentation Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Acer eLock Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Windows Mobility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Norton Internet Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

System Utilities

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BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the WLAN Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Removing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Removing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Removing the Touch Pad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Removing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Removing the Bluetooth board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Removing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Removing the HDMI Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 LCM Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Replacing the LCM Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Replacing the CPU Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Replacing the HDMI Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Replacing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Replacing the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Replacing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

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Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Troubleshooting

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Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Touch Pad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Jumper and Connector Locations

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Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Model Definition and Configuration Test Compatible Components Online Support Information Index

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Aspire 4930 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Aspire 4930 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

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Chapter 1

System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature:

Operating System
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Windows® VistaTM

Platform
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Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
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Intel® CoreTM2 Duo processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300, 5150/5350*

System Memory
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Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*

TV Tuner
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Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*

Display and graphics
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14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / 9600M GT (For Aspire 4390G only)

Storage subsystem
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2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options:
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Blu-ray DiscTM /DVD-Super Multi double-layerdrive DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

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5-in-1 card reader

Audio
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Dolby-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

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Dimensions and Weight
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340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches) 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.)

Communication
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Acer Video Conference, featuring:
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Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Acer Video Conference Manager software Acer PureZone technology Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone

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WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* WiFi®/WiMAXTM: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92

Privacy control
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Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem
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ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* Energy Star 4.0

Special keys and controls
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88-/89-/93-key keyboard Touch Pad pointing device Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer ArcadeTM Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control*

I/O interface
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Acer EasyPort IV connector ExpressCardTM/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)

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3 USB 2.0 ports HDMITM port with HDCP support Consumer infrared (CIR) port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter

Environment
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Temperature:
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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

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Humidity (non-condensing):
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Operating: 20% to 80%

· Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

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System Block Diagram

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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.

Front View

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Item Acer PureZone Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Status indicators

Description Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. Web camera for video communication. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Launch Acer Empowering Technology Buttons for launching frequently used program. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

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Empowering key Easy-launch buttons Palmrest Touch Pad

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Item Click buttons (left, center* and right)

Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. For entering data into your computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off.

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Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button

Closed Front View

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Item CIR receiver 5-in-1 card reader

Description Receives signals from a remote control. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

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Latch

Locks and releases the lid

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Left View

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Item Acer EasyPort IV connector Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port

Description Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to a television or display device with HDMI input. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts input from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. speakers, headphones).

HDMI

HDMI USB 2.0 ports Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Unlimited volume control wheel ExpressCard/54 slot

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Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

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Right View

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Item Kensington lock slot Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole

Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. Connects to a phone line. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an AC adapter

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Modem (RJ-11) port USB 2.0 port DC-in jack

Rear View

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Item Ventilation slots

Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

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Bottom View

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Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. 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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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:

The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Power Function Description Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock

Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

NOTE: 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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Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.

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Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade

Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility

Wireless communication button/indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/indicator

Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Internet browser (user-Programmable) Email application (user-Programmable) Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

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Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the Touch Pad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:

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Move your finger across the Touch Pad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the Touch Pad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the Touch Pad is the same as clicking the left button. Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Left Button (1) Quickly click twice. Right Button (3) Main Touch Pad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap once. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the Touch Pad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Click once.

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Select Drag

Click once. Click and hold, then use finger on the Touch Pad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

NOTE: When using the Touch Pad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The Touch Pad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the Touch Pad's responsiveness.

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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock +

Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

Scroll Lock +

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys

Num Lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad.

Num Lock off

Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description

Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
< < < < < < > > > > > >

: Open or close the Start menu + : Display the desktop + : Open Windows Explore + : Search for a file or folder + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) + : Minimizes all windows + : Open the Run dialog box + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar + : Open Ease of Access Center + : Open Windows Mobility Center + : Display the System Properties dialog box + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
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< < < < < < < < <

> > > > > > > > >

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+ : Search for computers (if you are on a network)

+ : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey + + + + +

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Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle

Description Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal Touch Pad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Displays help on hotkeys. Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

+ + + + < > + < > + +

Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management

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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.

The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

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Acer Empowering Technology
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities:
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Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.

For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutorial" function.

Empowering Technology password
Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so. If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it. NOTE: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password!

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Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also 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 option to manually adjust the settings to match your needs.

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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to 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.

Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management".

Using power plans
Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. You can open Windows power options by clicking "More Power Options". NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans.

To create a new power plan:
Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1. 2. 3. Click the Create Power Plan icon. Enter a name for your new power plan. Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on. 19

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If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your computer to use. Click "OK" to save your new power plan.

To switch between power plans:
1. 2. Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the drop-down list. Click "Apply".

To edit a power plan:
Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. You can also turn on/off system components to extend battery life. 1. 2. 3. Switch to the power plan you wish to edit Adjust settings as required. Click "Apply" to save your new settings.

To delete a power plan:
You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first. 1. 2. Select the power plan you wish to delete from the drop-down list. Click the Delete Power Plan icon.

Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, refer to the panel in the upper half of the window. Click the to view estimated battery life in sleep and hibernate modes.

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Acer eAudio Management
Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby® Home TheaterTM on your system. Select "Movie" or "Game" mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel surround sound from just 2 speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. "Music" mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.

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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer's display to an external display device or projector using the hotkey: + . If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system. For projectors and external devices that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to choose an appropriate display setting.

NOTE: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor.

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Acer eDataSecurity Management

(for selected models)

Acer eDataSecurity Management is an 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 data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption password. This password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a file.

NOTE: The password used to 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!

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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is simple yet effective utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that data can't be stolen while your system is unattended.
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Removable Storage 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 storage devices that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. Optical Drive Devices -- includes any kind of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. Floppy Drive Devices -- 3.5-inch floppy drives only.

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To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. NOTE: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password.

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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:
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Password protection (Empowering Technology password) Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc Creation of backups:
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Factory default image User backup image Current system configuration Application backup

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Restore and recovery:
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Factory default image User backup image From previously-created CD/DVD Reinstall applications/drivers

NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" 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, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also:
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Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. Prints and saves hardware specifications. Lets you set an asset tag for your system.

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Windows Mobility Center

The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center:
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Use the shortcut key <

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Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu.

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Using the System Utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger! For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.

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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then Start Control Panel Display select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the Settings (2) display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Apply OK

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows Start function, please go to Start GridVista Acer All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. on the same screen. To access thisAll Programs You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:

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Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. 2. 3. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.

Launch Manager

Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.

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Norton Internet Security
Norton Internet Security is an anti-virus utility that can protect against viruses, keeping your data safe and secure.

How do I check for viruses?
1. 2. 3. Double-click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Windows desktop. Select Tasks & Scans. Select Run Scan to scan your system.

4. When the scan is complete, review the results of the scan. NOTE: For optimal security, run a Full System Scan when scanning your computer for the first time. You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information refer to the Norton Internet Security help files.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage CPU Fan True Value Table CPU Temperature Core 0 58 66 74 85 100
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Specification Intel® CoreTM2 Duo mobile processor, supporting Intel® 64 architecture Mobile Intel® GM45/PM45 + ICH9M Socket M (FCPGA6) 1.0375V to 1.3V

Core 1 58 66 74 85 100

Fan Speed (rpm) 2500 3000 3400 3800 4200 29 31 34 37 40

SPL Spec (dBA)

Throttling 50%: On= 100°C; OFF=90°C OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 96°C Item Specification Insyde 1.00 (MP version) Macronix_MX25L8005/ EON_EN25F80 1M bytes SPI Flash part ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI 2.2 or later System/HDD Password Security Control INT 13h Extensions PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4 or later· BIOS Boot Specification (Compal, Phoenix, Intel) Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Boot Block PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification USB Specification 1.1/2.0 USB Boot Up support Support HD audio WfM 2.0 Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) 2.1 Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0· PC2002/2005 compliant Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology AHCI support. Set by setup manual

BIOS

BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols

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Cache Item Cache controller Cache size System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 2304MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2304MB 2560MB 3072MB 4096MB Total Memory Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 667/800 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification Built-in CPU Up to 6-MB second-level shared cache (See CPU type) Specification

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.

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LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Realtek RTL8111C-GR 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side PCI-E Giga LAN Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5) No ASF 2.0/iAMT 4.0 Specification

Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Chipset Specification Intel Shirley Peak and Echo Peak (for Centrino platform) Atheros WLAN XB63 and Broadcom WLAN BCM4312 (for Non-Centrino) 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Specification Broadcom 2045 & Broadcom 2070 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.0 Mini USB module and built-in antenna Mini USB

Data throughput Protocol Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST 2.5" HTS542580K9SA0 0 BRONCO-B SATA II, WD 2.5" WD800BEVS22RST0 ML80 SATA 80000 512 2 1 5400 RPM

HGST 2.5" HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B SATA II

WD 2.5" WD1600BEVS22RST0 ML80 SATA, HGST 2.5" HTS542516K9SA0 0 BRONCO-B SATA II 160000 512 3/4 2 5400 RPM

HGST 2.5" HTS542525K9SA0 0 BRONCO-B SATA II, WD 2.5" WD2500BEVS22UST0 ML80 SATA 250000 512 4 2 5400 RPM

Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface

120000 512 3 2 5400 RPM

Performance Specifications 8MB SATA 8MB SATA 8MB SATA 8MB SATA

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Item Max. media transfer rate (diskbuffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffe r, Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance 540 540 540 540

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%

Combo Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification PLDS Corp./DS-8A2S, Pioneer/DVR-TD08RS, Hitachi/GSA-T50N, Acer/UJ870ABAA-A, Sony/BC-5500S-AR, Toshiba/TS-L633A With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB SATA Applicable media types: CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW DVD-ROM (4.7G/8.54G) single layer on single/double side (Read Only), DVD-ROM dual layer (PTP/OTP) on single/double side, (Read Only) DVD-R (3.9G, 4.7G for General and Authoring), DVD-RW, DVD+RW (4.7G), DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL DVD-RAM CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border(s) DVD+R single/multi session(s) DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 0.25V With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

Loading mechanism

Power Requirement Input Voltage

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Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size USB Interface Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously LPC interface 88-/89-/93-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification UMA Realtek RTL8111C-GR Intel ICH9M N/A Foxconn/LSI AM5 V2 1.5_3.3V Broadcom 2045 & Broadcom 2070 Atheros WLAN XB63 and Broadcom WLAN BCM4312 Realtek ALC888S-VC Controller Intel® Cantiga (GM-45 & PM-45)/ICH9M Express Chipset ICH9M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two on the left side/one on the right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification Specification UMA NB9PGE2-256MB-GDDR3/NB9MGS-256MBGDDR2 256 MB Realtek ALC888S-VC Built-in Stereo True 5.1 Headphone-out/Line-out/SPDIF-out: UAA Supports Dolby Home Theater 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Mic Array (ForteMedia, Digital Mic type) 2.0 Watt speaker/10cc chamber/speaker size 18 phi, x2 Specification

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Battery Item Vendor & model name Specification Sanyo AS07A Sony AS07A Simplo AS07A Panasonic AS07A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 11.1V (Panasonic 10.8V) 12.6V

Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping)

Specification LG.Philips/LP141WX3, AUO/B141EW04 V4, Chimei/N141I3 - L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01 14.1 inches 303.74 x 189.84 mm 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.2373 × 0.2373 mm R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Transmissive mode, normally white 200 cd/m2(Typ.5 point) 1.3 max. 300 minimum 16 +3.3V 1.4W max. 400g max. 319.5 (±0.5) x 205.5 (± 0.5) x 5.5 max. 3.3V LVDS interface with 1 pixel/clock greater than 262144 Minimum: 40/40, Typical: 45/45 Minimum: 10/30, Typical: 20/35 0 to +50 -20 to +60

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LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system. 1.5A No damage Meet EPA level-4 requirement Specification 100~240Vac/ 50-60Hz YEC YNV-C01H N/A 9~20(V) Typical 0.33(mA) Typical 650 Vrms MAX. 6.8mA 45~65 (KHz) Specification

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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to "disabled". If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to "enabled". Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions:
· · · · · ·

To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item. Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.

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Information
The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

Information CPU Type: CPU Speed:

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power

Rev. 3.5 Boot Exit

Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40GHz Hitachi HTS543516K9SA00 071129BB0C02WGHDKKGC Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S V0.15T2 Intel V1588

HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:

Aspire 4930 Acer 864BD4BE-6B22-5843-38D2-001B38D637FC

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter Select Submenu F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field shows the speed of the CPU. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

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Main
The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.

Information System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power [13:04:04] [04/21/2008] 3017 MB [32MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [ACHI]

Boot

Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is the help for the hour field. Valid range is from 0 to 23. INCREASE/REDUCE : F5/F6

Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode

F1 Help ESC Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter Select Submenu F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 3071 MB. Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to boot the system. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled

SATA Mode

Option: AHCI Mode or IDE Mode

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Advanced
The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to boot up normally.

Information

Main

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power

Rev. 3.5 Boot Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings.

Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration USB Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Table/Features Control Express Card PCI Express Root Port 1 PCI Express Root Port 2 PCI Express Root Port 3 PCI Express Root Port 4 PCI Express Root Port 5 PCI Express Root Port 6 ASF Configuration F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item Select Menu

[Disabled]

F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default Enter Select Submenu F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Submenu Items Numlock Zip Emulation Type Serial Port A Infrared Port Azalia LAN IDE Controller HDC Configure as ACHI Option ROM Support SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug Channel 1 to 4 Master and Slave IGD Device2, Function1 IGD Pre-allocate Memory IGD DVMT Size Clock Chip Intialize Enabled CK SSC IGD Boot Type IGD LCD Panel Type IGD TV Chapter 2

IDE Configuration

Enter the IDE Configuration menu.

Video Configuration

Enter the Video Configuration menu.

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Parameter USB Configuration

Description Enter the USB Configuration menu. · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Submenu Items USB Driver Select EHCI 1 and 2 UHCI 1 to 5 Per-Port Control Port 80h Cycles DMI Link ASPM Control PCI Latency Timer VT-d FACP C2 Latency Value FACP C3 Latency Value FACP RTC S4 Wakeup APIC IO APIC Mode HPET Support Base Address Select

Chipset Configuration

Enter the Chipset Configuration menu.

ACPI Table/ Featu