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... functions like center* and right) the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 11 Acer MediaTouch For use with Acer Arcade and other keys media playing programs. 12 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs..... 13 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology 14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary...
... functions like center* and right) the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 11 Acer MediaTouch For use with Acer Arcade and other keys media playing programs. 12 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs..... 13 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology 14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary...
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Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts inputs from external microphones. 7 Left view English # Icon ...1 12 3 Item DC-in jack 4 56 7 8 Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 4 5 HDMI 6 7 8 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 Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player...
Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain models). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts inputs from external microphones. 7 Left view English # Icon ...1 12 3 Item DC-in jack 4 56 7 8 Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 3 4 5 HDMI 6 7 8 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 Line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player...
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10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Genuine Windows Vista... built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: • Blu-ray Disc...
10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Genuine Windows Vista... built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones MS-Sound compatible 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: • Blu-ray Disc...
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... you will have two USB ports available in the mean time. • Consumer infrared (CIR) port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support* • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support* • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port •...
... you will have two USB ports available in the mean time. • Consumer infrared (CIR) port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support* • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support* • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port •...
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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 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 Information 30 Main 31 Advanced...
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 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 Information 30 Main 31 Advanced...
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 145 Common Problems 145 Power On Issue 146 No Display Issue 147 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 148 LCD Failure 149 Built-In Keyboard Failure 149 Touchpad Failure 150 Internal Speaker Failure 150 ...Password Check 171 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 172 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 173 Aspire 4935/4935G Exploded Diagrams 174 Main Module 174 Aspire 4935/4935G FRU List 175 Screw List 182 Model Definition and Configuration 184 Aspire 4935/4935G Series 184 Test Compatible Components 223 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test ...
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 145 Common Problems 145 Power On Issue 146 No Display Issue 147 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 148 LCD Failure 149 Built-In Keyboard Failure 149 Touchpad Failure 150 Internal Speaker Failure 150 ...Password Check 171 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 172 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 173 Aspire 4935/4935G Exploded Diagrams 174 Main Module 174 Aspire 4935/4935G FRU List 175 Screw List 182 Model Definition and Configuration 184 Aspire 4935/4935G Series 184 Test Compatible Components 223 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test ...
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... of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 14" HD 1366 x 768 • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (for Aspire 4935) • NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS (for Aspire 4935G) Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive option... marked with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with * denote only selected models.
... of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics • 16:9 aspect ratio • 14" HD 1366 x 768 • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (for Aspire 4935) • NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS (for Aspire 4935G) Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive option... marked with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with * denote only selected models.
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...239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.30 lbs.) with 6-cell battery Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400...• HDMI™ port with HDCP support* • External display (VGA) port 2 Chapter 1 Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: • Intel® ...
...239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.30 lbs.) with 6-cell battery Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400...• HDMI™ port with HDCP support* • External display (VGA) port 2 Chapter 1 Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: • Intel® ...
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Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (only for sound recording. Chapter 1 5 Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you use the computer. Display screen Power button Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by...
Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (only for sound recording. Chapter 1 5 Status indicators Keyboard Palmrest Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you use the computer. Display screen Power button Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by...
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... available in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player). Left View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon HDMI / e SATA Item DC in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB 2.0 / eSATA port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Description Connects to an AC adapter...
... available in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player). Left View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon HDMI / e SATA Item DC in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB 2.0 / eSATA port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone jack Description Connects to an AC adapter...
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... as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use ... all gadgets to the desktop < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through...
... as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + < > + : Use ... all gadgets to the desktop < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through...
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... hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the...
... hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the...
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...swipe. For more information refer to complete the process. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my ...windows desktop onto this function, please go to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 16 Chapter 1 Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK...
...swipe. For more information refer to complete the process. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my ...windows desktop onto this function, please go to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. To enable the dual monitor feature of the four display settings indicated below: 16 Chapter 1 Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK...
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...), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set to be partitioned independently. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. AcerGridVista is simple to be partitioned independently. Chapter 1 17 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window...
...), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to set to be partitioned independently. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. AcerGridVista is simple to be partitioned independently. Chapter 1 17 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window...
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L02 Screen Diagonal (mm) 355.6 (14.0") Display Area (mm) 309.399(H) X 173.952(V) Display resolution (pixels) 1366 x 768 Pixel Pitch 0.2265(H) x 0.2265(V) Display Mode Normally white Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) 220 (typ.) Contrast Ratio (typical) 500 Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec 8 (...
L02 Screen Diagonal (mm) 355.6 (14.0") Display Area (mm) 309.399(H) X 173.952(V) Display resolution (pixels) 1366 x 768 Pixel Pitch 0.2265(H) x 0.2265(V) Display Mode Normally white Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) 220 (typ.) Contrast Ratio (typical) 500 Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec 8 (...
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...Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 30 Chapter 2 This field displays the manufacturer of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. This field displays the serial number of this system. This field shows ... System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.09 Intel V1659 Aspire 4935 Acer 21401492-B677-3996-B6BB-001EECCA8F37 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9...
...Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 30 Chapter 2 This field displays the manufacturer of HDD installed on primary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is subject to different models. This field displays the serial number of this system. This field shows ... System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.09 Intel V1659 Aspire 4935 Acer 21401492-B677-3996-B6BB-001EECCA8F37 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9...
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Main The Main screen allows the user to display boot menu message during startup. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot System Time System Date [13:04:04] [10/10/2008] Total ... or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: ACHI or IDE Chapter 2 31 This field reports the total memory size. Control the mode in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Enables the boot sequence to skip some processes to factory defaults. Settings in which the SATA controller should operate. Memory size is...
Main The Main screen allows the user to display boot menu message during startup. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot System Time System Date [13:04:04] [10/10/2008] Total ... or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: ACHI or IDE Chapter 2 31 This field reports the total memory size. Control the mode in boldface are displayed with 24hour format. Enables the boot sequence to skip some processes to factory defaults. Settings in which the SATA controller should operate. Memory size is...
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... password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup ... the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . Chapter 2 37 Changing a Password 1. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot ...
... password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup ... the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following . Chapter 2 37 Changing a Password 1. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot ...
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Click OK to continue. 5. 4. When the process is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. Plug in the AC power to begin the update. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Flash is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. 44 Chapter 2 A progress screen displays. 3. WinFlash Utility Perform the following message displays. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2.
Click OK to continue. 5. 4. When the process is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. Plug in the AC power to begin the update. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Flash is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. 44 Chapter 2 A progress screen displays. 3. WinFlash Utility Perform the following message displays. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2.
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...BIOS by UnlockHD.EXE as the current password, 46548274 in the example, and complete the New Password and Confirm fields to user. An Unlock Password displays. 3. Save and exit the BIOS to create an unlock code. Chapter 2 45 Make a note of the key, 76943488 in the wrong password ... Unlock Password and press Enter. Press Enter to the Security menu and select Set Hdd Password (see "Security" on page 35). 8. Go to display the Select Item screen. 2. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys...
...BIOS by UnlockHD.EXE as the current password, 46548274 in the example, and complete the New Password and Confirm fields to user. An Unlock Password displays. 3. Save and exit the BIOS to create an unlock code. Chapter 2 45 Make a note of the key, 76943488 in the wrong password ... Unlock Password and press Enter. Press Enter to the Security menu and select Set Hdd Password (see "Security" on page 35). 8. Go to display the Select Item screen. 2. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys...