Aspire 4935 Series

Quick Guide

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Aspire 4935 Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 09/2008

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

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

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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Microphone

Description

Internal microphone for sound recording.

Display screen

Power button

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).

Turns the computer on and off.

Status indicators

Keyboard

Palmrest

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details.

For entering data into your computer.

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

Status indicators

Click buttons (left, center* and right)

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Please refer to the Generic User Guide for more details.

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).

Touchpad

Acer MediaTouch keys

Easy-launch buttons

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

For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs.

Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to the Generic

User Guide for more details.

Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology

Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

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Closed front view

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Rear view

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CIR receiver

6-in-1 card reader

Description

Receives signals from a remote control.

Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC),

MultiMediaCard plus

™

(MMC plus

™

),

Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick

Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card.

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

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Description

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

External display

(VGA) port

USB 2.0 / eSATA port

HDMI port

USB 2.0 port

Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with

S/PDIF support

Microphone jack

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

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

Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices

(only for certain models).

Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will have two USB ports available in the mean time

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Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models).

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

Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

Line-in jack

ExpressCard/54 slot

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio

CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

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Right view

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USB 2.0 port

Optical drive

Optical disk access indicator

Optical drive eject button

Emergency eject hole

Description

Connects 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.

Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

Connects to a phone line.

Modem

(RJ-11) port

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

Base view

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Battery release latch

Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Releases the battery for removal.

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

Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

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

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Genuine Windows Vista

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System memory

Display

Graphics

Audio

Storage subsystem

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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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PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*

Intel

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

Intel

®

Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*

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Dual-Channel 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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16:9 aspect ratio

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14" HD 1366 x 768

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Mobile Intel

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GM45 Express Chipset*

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NVIDIA

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GeForce

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9300M GS*

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Dolby

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

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True5.1-channel surround sound output

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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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Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo

• microphones

MS-Sound compatible

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2.5" hard disk drive

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Optical drive option:

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Blu-ray Disc

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/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

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6-in-1 card reader

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:

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Intel

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Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

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Wi-Fi

®

/WiMAX

™

:

Intel

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Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*

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WPAN: Bluetooth

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2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

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LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

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Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready

Privacy control

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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

Dimensions and weight

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342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm

(13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches)

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2.4 kg (5.30 lbs.) with 6-cell battery

Power subsystem

Special keys and controls

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ACPI 3.0

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48.8 W 4400 mAh

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3-pin 65 W AC adapter*

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3-pin 90 W AC adapter*

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ENERGY STAR

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4.0*

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88-/89-/93-key keyboard

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Touchpad pointing device

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I/O interface

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ExpressCard

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/54 slot

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6-in-1 card reader

(SD/MMC/MMC plus

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/MS/MS PRO/xD)

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USB 2.0 port

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USB 2.0 / eSATA port*

Environment

Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will have two USB ports available in the mean time.

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Consumer infrared (CIR) port

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HDMI

™

port with HDCP support*

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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.