Aspire 2930 Series

Quick Guide

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Aspire 2930 Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 05/2008

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Aspire 2930 Series Notebook PC

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

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Federal Communications Comission

Declaration of Conformity

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.

The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:

Product name:

Model number:

Machine type:

SKU number:

Name of responsible party:

Address of responsible party:

Contact person:

Tel:

Fax:

Notebook PC

JAT10

Aspire 2930

Aspire 2930-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)

Acer America Corporation

333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA

Acer Representitive

1-254-298-4000

1-254-298-4147

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CE Declaration of Conformity

We,

Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District,

Shanghai, China

Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai

Tel: 886-2-8691-3089, Fax: 886-2-8691-3000

E-mail: [email protected]

Hereby declare that:

Product: Notebook PC

Model Number: JAT10

Trade Name: Acer

Machine Type: Aspire 2930

SKU Number: Aspire 2930-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z)

Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following

EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements.

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:

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EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class B

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EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003

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EN55013:2001 + A1:2003 + A2:2005 (Applied to product with TV function)

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EN55020:2007 (Applied to product with TV function)

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EN61000-3-2:2000 + A2:2005, Class D

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EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard:

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EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004

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EN60065:2002 (Applied to product with TV function)

Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the

Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in

Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the followingharmonized standard:

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Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety

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EN60950-1:2001+ A11:2004

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EN50371:2002

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Article 3.1(b) EMC

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EN301 489-1 V1.4.1

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EN301 489-3 V1.4.1

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EN301 489-17 V1.2.1

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Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages

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EN300 220-3 V1.1.1

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EN300 328 V1.6.1

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EN300 440-2 V1.1.2

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EN301 893 V1.2.3

CE Issued Date: 29 February 2008

29 Feb 2008

Easy Lai / Director Date

Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

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

Acer’s Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the

AcerSystem User’s 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 printed 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'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.

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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.

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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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ICON Item

Acer PureZone

Acer Crystal Eye

Description

Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording.

Web camera for video communication.

(onlyfor certain models)

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ICON Item

Display screen

Description

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

Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology

Easy-launch buttons

Palmrest

Touchpad

Click buttons (left, center* and right)

Keyboard

Status indicators

Power button

Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to "Generic User

Guide" for more details.

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

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

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 (only for certain models).

For entering data into your computer.

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components.

Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details.

Turns the computer on and off.

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Closed front view

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Line-in jack

Microphone-in jack

Description

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).

Accepts input from external microphones.

Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with

S/PDIF support

Unlimited volume control wheel

Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

Adjust the volume of the audio-out.

5-in-1 card reader 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.

Left view

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Item

External display

(VGA) port

Acer EasyPort IV connector

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

USB 2.0 port

ExpressCard/54 slot

Description

Connects to a display device

(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.

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

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

Note: Push to remove/install the card.

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Right view

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Item

USB 2.0 port

Optical drive

Optical disk access indicator

Optical drive eject button

Emergency eject hole

USB 2.0 port

Modem (RJ-11) port

DC-in jack

Description

Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse,

USB camera).

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.

Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse,

USB camera).

Connects to a phone line.

Connects to an AC adapter.

Rear view

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1

Description

Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

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

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Base view

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1 Battery bay

Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

Memory compartment

Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Battery lock

Houses the computer's main memory.

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

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Locks the battery in position.

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

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Specifications

Operating system

Platform

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Genuine Windows Vista

™

System memory

Display

Graphics

Storage subsystem

Audio

Special keys and controls

Power subsystem

Dimensions and weight

Privacy control

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Intel

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Centrino

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2 processor technology, featuring:

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Intel

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Core

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2 Duo processor

Mobile Intel

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GM45 Express Chipset

Intel

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

Intel

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350

(Subject to availability)

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Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support

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

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12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800

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Mobile Intel

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GM45 Express Chipset

(Intel

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Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD)

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2.5" hard disk drive

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Optical drive options:

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DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

DVD/CD-RW combo drive

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5-in-1 card reader

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Dolby

®

-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers

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High-definition audio support

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S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

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MS-Sound compatible

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Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones

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88-/89-key keyboard

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Touchpad pointing device

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ACPI 3.0

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48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack

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3-pin 65 W AC adapter

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Engergy Star 4.0

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304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm

(12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches)

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2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

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Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

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BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

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Kensington lock slot

Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

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Acer PureZone technology*

Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

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WLAN: Intel

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

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WiFIi

®

/WiMAX

™

: Intel

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350

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I/O interface

Environment

Note: Subject to availability

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WPAN: Bluetooth

®

2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)*

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LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

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Modem: 56K ITU V.92

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Acer EasyPort IV connector

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ExpressCard

™

/54 slot

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5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)

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3 USB 2.0 ports

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External display (VGA) port

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Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

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Microphone-in jack

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Line-in jack

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Ethernet (RJ-45) port

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Modem (RJ-11) port

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DC-in jack for AC adapter

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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: "*" "Only for certain models"

Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.