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...or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. Aspire 2930 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronically, ... names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of purchase information in this manual or...
...or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. Aspire 2930 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronically, ... names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of purchase information in this manual or...
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12 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • • • Special ... 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...
12 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • • • Special ... 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...
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... only. Wake-on the model purchased. 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™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 I/O interface Environment Note: Subject to 80% Note: "*" "Only for certain models" Note: The specifications...
... only. Wake-on the model purchased. 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™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 I/O interface Environment Note: Subject to 80% Note: "*" "Only for certain models" Note: The specifications...
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..., either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of this guide is a registered trademark of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Incorporated. Intel is subject to change without the prior written permission of...
..., either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of this guide is a registered trademark of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Incorporated. Intel is subject to change without the prior written permission of...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. 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 accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. 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.
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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 ...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 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security...
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 ...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 Main 25 Advanced 26 Security...
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System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • Intel® Centrino® 2 ... 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 technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • Intel® Centrino® 2 ... 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 technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
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Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. Chapter 1 3 The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. The specifications listed above are for reference only.
Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. Chapter 1 3 The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. The specifications listed above are for reference only.
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... button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the key application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... button; it launches the Start menu. it opens the key application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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...DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR2 667/800 SDRAM memory... interface design 667/1066 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB...
...DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2 GB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) DDR2 667/800 SDRAM memory... interface design 667/1066 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2 Total Memory 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1536MB 2560MB...
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...Capacity (MB) 250, 160 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 4, 3 Drive Format Disks 2, 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec, max) 643 ~ 665 I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/ sec ...max) 150 / 300 DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% Segate ST9250827AS ST9160827AS ST9120817AS 250, 160, 120 Specifications Toshiba MK1646GSX MK1246GSX WD WD2500BEVS WD1200BEVS 160, 120 250, 120 512 512 512 4, 3, 2 3, 2 4, 2 2, 2, 1 5400 2, 1 5400 2, 1...
...Capacity (MB) 250, 160 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 4, 3 Drive Format Disks 2, 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec, max) 643 ~ 665 I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/ sec ...max) 150 / 300 DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% Segate ST9250827AS ST9160827AS ST9120817AS 250, 160, 120 Specifications Toshiba MK1646GSX MK1246GSX WD WD2500BEVS WD1200BEVS 160, 120 250, 120 512 512 512 4, 3, 2 3, 2 4, 2 2, 2, 1 5400 2, 1 5400 2, 1...
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...SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Combo Drive Module Item Specification Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sony BC-5500S With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 2.4 Mbytes/sec With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max....2) CD-ROM CD-R CD-RW Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% 18 Chapter 1 Item Specification Applicable disc format Applicable media types: Writing: Confirms to DVD+R Version 1.2 and DVD+RW Version 1.3 / DVD+R DL Version 1.0 /DVD-R Version 2.0 / ...
...SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Combo Drive Module Item Specification Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sony BC-5500S With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 2.4 Mbytes/sec With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max....2) CD-ROM CD-R CD-RW Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% 18 Chapter 1 Item Specification Applicable disc format Applicable media types: Writing: Confirms to DVD+R Version 1.2 and DVD+RW Version 1.3 / DVD+R DL Version 1.0 /DVD-R Version 2.0 / ...
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... Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Specification Chapter 1 19 Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS...
... Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Specification Chapter 1 19 Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS...
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...Codec • True 5.1 channel, Dolby Home Theater Specification Realtek RTL8111C-GR • PCI-E Giga LAN Specification Liteon-Agere • V.90/V.92, WWDAA • MDC1.5 card (HD) • Apply CISPR22 • Wake-on-Ring (S3) support Specification Broadcom 2045/ 2070(NA) • Mini USB module... • Built-in -1 Card Reader (MS, MS Pro, SD, MMC, xD) • Push-push type, with dummy card Specification Realtek ALC888S • HD Audio- Internal Mic. Bluetooth 2.0- Chapter 1 Item Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal...
...Codec • True 5.1 channel, Dolby Home Theater Specification Realtek RTL8111C-GR • PCI-E Giga LAN Specification Liteon-Agere • V.90/V.92, WWDAA • MDC1.5 card (HD) • Apply CISPR22 • Wake-on-Ring (S3) support Specification Broadcom 2045/ 2070(NA) • Mini USB module... • Built-in -1 Card Reader (MS, MS Pro, SD, MMC, xD) • Push-push type, with dummy card Specification Realtek ALC888S • HD Audio- Internal Mic. Bluetooth 2.0- Chapter 1 Item Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal...
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Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Chipset Item Features Battery Item Vendor Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Aspire 12" 88/89 Support Windows keys and Application keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 1.0M pixel, Fixed Specification Specification Authentec AES1610 USB interface Specification Sanyo/Sony/Panasonic/Simplo AS2007A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Chapter 1 21
Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Chipset Item Features Battery Item Vendor Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Aspire 12" 88/89 Support Windows keys and Application keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 1.0M pixel, Fixed Specification Specification Authentec AES1610 USB interface Specification Sanyo/Sony/Panasonic/Simplo AS2007A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Chapter 1 21
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.... NOTE: You can change the value of the menu options to go to enter setup. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen.
.... NOTE: You can change the value of the menu options to go to enter setup. Please note that system information is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen.
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... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] 4095 MB [32MB] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. The hours are the default and...
... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] 4095 MB [32MB] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. The hours are the default and...
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... Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 XASF Configuration [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Submenu Items •...
... Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 XASF Configuration [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Submenu Items •...
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... Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on password [Enabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to enter...
... Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on password [Enabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. If you forget your password, you have to return your notebook computer to enter...
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... power management options and device wakeup behavior. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters.
... power management options and device wakeup behavior. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters.