Aspire 4930 Series

Quick Guide

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Aspire 4930 Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 0 5 /2008

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Aspire 4930 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

JAL90

Aspire 4930

Aspire 4930-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: JAL90

Trade Name: Acer

Machine Type: Aspire 4930

SKU Number: Aspire 4930 -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:

• 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)

• EN55020:2007 (Applied to product with TV function)

• 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

• EN60950-1:2001+ A11:2004

• EN50371:2002

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Article 3.1(b) EMC

• EN301 489-1 V1.4.1

• EN301 489-3 V1.4.1

• EN301 489-17 V1.2.1

• Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages

• EN300 220-3 V1.1.1

• EN300 328 V1.6.1

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EN300 440-2 V1.1.2

• 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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Acer PureZone

Description

Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording.

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Acer Crystal Eye

Display screen

Status indicators

Description

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.

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

Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology

Easy-launch buttons

Palmrest

Touchpad

Click buttons (left, center* and right)

Status indicators

Keyboard

Speakers

Acer MediaTouch keys

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).

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.

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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Closed front view

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CIR receiver

5-in-1 card reader

Latch

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).

Note: Only one card can operate at any given time

Locks and releases the lid.

Left view

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Acer EasyPort IV connector

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Description

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.

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

External display

(VGA) port

HDMI Connects to a television or display device with HDMI input.

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

Line-in jack

Connects to a display device

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

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

CD player, stereo walkman).

Microphone-in jack

Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with

S/PDIF support

Unlimited volume control wheel

ExpressCard/54 slot

Accepts input from external microphones.

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

Adjust the volume of the audio-out.

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

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Right view

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

Optical drive

Optical disk access indicator

Optical drive eject button

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or

DVDs .

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Emergency eject hole

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

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

Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.

USB 2.0 port

DC-in jack

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

Connects to an AC adapter.

Rear view

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1 Ventilation slots

Description

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

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Base view

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1 Battery bay

Battery release latch

Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Releases the battery for removal.

Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

Hard disk bay

Battery lock

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

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.

Specifications

Operating system

Platform

• Windows Vista

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System memory

Display

Graphics

Storage subsystem

Audio

Dimensions and weight

• 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

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Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*,

5150/5350 (Subject to availability)

• Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support

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

• 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800

• Mobile Intel

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GM45 Express Chipset

• NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 9300M GS / 9600M GT*

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

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Blu-ray Disc ™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

• 5-in-1 card reader

• 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 technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones

• 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.)

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Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam

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Acer Video Conference Manager software

Acer PureZone technology

Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone

• WLAN: Intel

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Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

• WiFIi

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/WiMAX

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: Intel

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Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350

Privacy control

Power subsystem

Special keys and controls

I/O interface

Note: Subject to availability

• WPAN: Bluetooth

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2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

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

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

• ACPI 3.0

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• Engergy Star 4.0

• 88-/89-/93-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

• Empowering Key

• Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email,

Bluetooth, Acer Arcade

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• Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next

• Volume wheel

• Acer Media Center remote control*

• Acer EasyPort IV connector

• ExpressCard

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/54 slot

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

• 3 USB 2.0 ports

• HDMI ™ 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 • Temperature:

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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

• Humidity (non-condensing):

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Operating: 20% to 80%

Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Note: "*" "Only for certain models"

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

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