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... periodically to the information in new editions of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 2930 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of... of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by any person of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Such changes will be incorporated in this publication may be reproduced, stored in a ...
... periodically to the information in new editions of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 2930 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of... of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by any person of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Such changes will be incorporated in this publication may be reproduced, stored in a ...
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... This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. San Jose, CA 95110 USA Acer Representitive 1-254-298-4000 1-254-298-4147 Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Model number: Machine type...Name of responsible party: Address of the FCC Rules. Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. 3 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of responsible party: Contact person: Tel: Fax: Notebook PC JAT10 Aspire 2930 Aspire 2930-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a -
... This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. San Jose, CA 95110 USA Acer Representitive 1-254-298-4000 1-254-298-4147 Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Model number: Machine type...Name of responsible party: Address of the FCC Rules. Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. 3 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of responsible party: Contact person: Tel: Fax: Notebook PC JAT10 Aspire 2930 Aspire 2930-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a -
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..., Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089, Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: JAT10 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 ... • Article 3.1(b) EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1 CE Issued Date: 29 February 2008 Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 29 Feb 2008 Date
..., Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089, Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: JAT10 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 ... • Article 3.1(b) EMC • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1 CE Issued Date: 29 February 2008 Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 29 Feb 2008 Date
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...models of guides: First off, the Just for your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on your notebook. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as... on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your new computer. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. Follow the instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. For more productive...
...models of guides: First off, the Just for your notebook. This guide contains detailed information on your notebook. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as... on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your new computer. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. Follow the instructions on how to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. For more productive...
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Top view # ICON Item Description 1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. 2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for Starters... English 6 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication. (onlyfor certain models)
Top view # ICON Item Description 1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. 2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for Starters... English 6 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for video communication. (onlyfor certain models)
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...Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 6 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details. 7 ... buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for more details. 13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
...Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 6 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details. 7 ... buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for more details. 13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
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Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. control wheel 5-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 8 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Note: Push to audio ...
Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out. control wheel 5-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 8 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Note: Push to audio ...
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9 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item External display (VGA) port Acer EasyPort IV connector Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB 2.0 port ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Connects to remove/install the card. Note: Push to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.
9 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item External display (VGA) port Acer EasyPort IV connector Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB 2.0 port ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Connects to remove/install the card. Note: Push to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.
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Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to an AC adapter. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Connect to a phone line. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 10 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item USB 2.0 port ...
Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to an AC adapter. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Connect to a phone line. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 10 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item USB 2.0 port ...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.
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... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack... 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
... surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack... 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
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Wake-on the model purchased. The exact configuration of your PC depends on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports ...) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. English 13 Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WiFIi®/WiMAX...
Wake-on the model purchased. The exact configuration of your PC depends on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports ...) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. English 13 Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WiFIi®/WiMAX...
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for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 2930 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 2930 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 2930 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 2930 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
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... warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval...into any language or computer language, in any defect in this guide is ". Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any ...
... warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval...into any language or computer language, in any defect in this guide is ". Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any ...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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... decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or... extra memory capability). add-on your regional Acer office to provide you with further technical details. 2. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the functionality...
... decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or... extra memory capability). add-on your regional Acer office to provide you with further technical details. 2. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to extend the functionality...
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Table of Contents 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 7 Rear View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint ...Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 ...
Table of Contents 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 7 Rear View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint ...Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Information 24 ...
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Table of Contents Removing the Switch Cover 57 Removing the Keyboard 59 Removing the Speaker Module 60 Removing the Antenna 62 Removing the LED Board 64 Removing the Power Board 65 Removing the LCD Module 66 Removing the Upper Cover 68 Removing the Finger Print Reader 71 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 72 Removing the Launch Board 74 Removing the USB Board 75 Removing the I/O Board 76 Removing the Bluetooth Module 77 Removing the Modem Module 78 Removing the Mainboard 80 Removing the RJ-11 Jack 83 Removing the Fan/Thermal Module 85 Removing the CPU 86 LCD Module Disassembly ...
Table of Contents Removing the Switch Cover 57 Removing the Keyboard 59 Removing the Speaker Module 60 Removing the Antenna 62 Removing the LED Board 64 Removing the Power Board 65 Removing the LCD Module 66 Removing the Upper Cover 68 Removing the Finger Print Reader 71 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 72 Removing the Launch Board 74 Removing the USB Board 75 Removing the I/O Board 76 Removing the Bluetooth Module 77 Removing the Modem Module 78 Removing the Mainboard 80 Removing the RJ-11 Jack 83 Removing the Fan/Thermal Module 85 Removing the CPU 86 LCD Module Disassembly ...
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... Password Check 149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams 152 Upper/ Lower Cover 152 LCD Panel 153 Aspire 2930 FRU List 154 Screw List 162 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 2930 Series 164 Test Compatible Components 229 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 230...
... Password Check 149 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams 152 Upper/ Lower Cover 152 LCD Panel 153 Aspire 2930 FRU List 154 Screw List 162 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 2930 Series 164 Test Compatible Components 229 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 230...