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...5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; 11 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display Graphics Audio Storage subsystem Communication Privacy control Dimensions and weight • Genuine Windows Vista®...8226; Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with 4 cell battery pack Wake-on-LAN ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 323 (W) x 236 (D) x 20/25...
...5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; 11 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display Graphics Audio Storage subsystem Communication Privacy control Dimensions and weight • Genuine Windows Vista®...8226; Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with 4 cell battery pack Wake-on-LAN ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 323 (W) x 236 (D) x 20/25...
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...8226; 82.8 W 5600 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker...65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • 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.
...8226; 82.8 W 5600 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker...65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • 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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... either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of this guide is sold or licensed "as is". Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide iii Copyright Copyright © 2009 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without ...assumes the entire cost of merchantability or fitness for any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages ...
... either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of this guide is sold or licensed "as is". Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide iii Copyright Copyright © 2009 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without ...assumes the entire cost of merchantability or fitness for any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages ...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. iv Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. 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 physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. iv Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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...Upper Case 43 Removing the Speakers 45 Removing the Thermal Bracket 46 Removing the Fingerprint Reader Board 47 vii Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Features and Specifications Features 1 Hardware 1 Display and Camera 2 Keyboard and Pointing Device 2 LED Indicators and Buttons 2 ...Environmental Requirements 3 System Tour 4 Top View 4 Close Front View 6 Rear View 6 Left View 7 Right View 7 Base View 8 Specifications 9 Chapter 2 - System Utilities Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility 17 Accessing the Setup Utility 18 Navigating through the Setup Utility 19 Setup Utility ...
...Upper Case 43 Removing the Speakers 45 Removing the Thermal Bracket 46 Removing the Fingerprint Reader Board 47 vii Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Features and Specifications Features 1 Hardware 1 Display and Camera 2 Keyboard and Pointing Device 2 LED Indicators and Buttons 2 ...Environmental Requirements 3 System Tour 4 Top View 4 Close Front View 6 Rear View 6 Left View 7 Right View 7 Base View 8 Specifications 9 Chapter 2 - System Utilities Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility 17 Accessing the Setup Utility 18 Navigating through the Setup Utility 19 Setup Utility ...
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Features This tables in and line-out jacks Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 1 or 2.5 inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD); Wake-on the model purchased. north bridge • Intel I /O ports Audio Description Intel Core 2 ... the computer. south bridge • Two DIMM slots supporting DDR3 1066 MHz modules (PC3-8500) • Maximum memory of the Acer Aspire 3935 system. Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of 8 GB using two 4 GB soDIMM • Dual channel SDRAM support • 5-in-1 card reader slot • Supports MultiMediaCard...
Features This tables in and line-out jacks Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 1 or 2.5 inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD); Wake-on the model purchased. north bridge • Intel I /O ports Audio Description Intel Core 2 ... the computer. south bridge • Two DIMM slots supporting DDR3 1066 MHz modules (PC3-8500) • Maximum memory of the Acer Aspire 3935 system. Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of 8 GB using two 4 GB soDIMM • Dual channel SDRAM support • 5-in-1 card reader slot • Supports MultiMediaCard...
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Component Power supply Physical specifications Description • 4-cell 42.9 W 2900 mAh or 8-cell 85.8 W 5800 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack • 3-...;600 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista • Function control keys for manual adjustment of the display panel brightness level Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Keyboard and Pointing Device Component Keyboard Pointing device Description •...8226; Caps Lock (blue) • Media activity (blue) • Power (blue/orange) • Battery (blue/orange) 2 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
Component Power supply Physical specifications Description • 4-cell 42.9 W 2900 mAh or 8-cell 85.8 W 5800 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack • 3-...;600 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista • Function control keys for manual adjustment of the display panel brightness level Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Keyboard and Pointing Device Component Keyboard Pointing device Description •...8226; Caps Lock (blue) • Media activity (blue) • Power (blue/orange) • Battery (blue/orange) 2 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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...Hard drive Memory Video VGA memory Audio Wireless LAN Antenna WWAN (3G) Ethernet Modem Bluetooth Keyboard Card reader Fingerprint reader CardBus Specification Integrated in the ICH9M Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Intel UMA... Sensor Richtek RTS5159-GR Video Item Video controller FSB speed Dual Independent Display support Graphics output Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 667 MHz / 800 MHz / 1066 MHz Yes LVDS, SDVO, TV Out, CRT, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 9
...Hard drive Memory Video VGA memory Audio Wireless LAN Antenna WWAN (3G) Ethernet Modem Bluetooth Keyboard Card reader Fingerprint reader CardBus Specification Integrated in the ICH9M Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Intel UMA... Sensor Richtek RTS5159-GR Video Item Video controller FSB speed Dual Independent Display support Graphics output Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 667 MHz / 800 MHz / 1066 MHz Yes LVDS, SDVO, TV Out, CRT, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 9
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... Connector interface Supported protocols GPS function Radio on/off control5 Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Specification Intel WiFi Link 512AG_MMW Intel WiFi Link 512AN_HMW Mini Card form factor, based on PCIe electrical interface...Specification Option GTM382 E Qualcomm UNDP-1 (Gobi) Mini Card form factor, based on LAN ready Bluetooth Item Model Version EDR support Practical data rate Specification Broadcom Blutonium BCM2045 Bluetooth 2.0 (backward compatible with 1.1, 1.2) Yes 2.1 Mbit/s Broadcom BCM2046 Bluetooth 2.1 (backward compatible with 2.0, 1.1, 1.2) 10 Acer Aspire 3935...
... Connector interface Supported protocols GPS function Radio on/off control5 Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Specification Intel WiFi Link 512AG_MMW Intel WiFi Link 512AN_HMW Mini Card form factor, based on PCIe electrical interface...Specification Option GTM382 E Qualcomm UNDP-1 (Gobi) Mini Card form factor, based on LAN ready Bluetooth Item Model Version EDR support Practical data rate Specification Broadcom Blutonium BCM2045 Bluetooth 2.0 (backward compatible with 1.1, 1.2) Yes 2.1 Mbit/s Broadcom BCM2046 Bluetooth 2.1 (backward compatible with 2.0, 1.1, 1.2) 10 Acer Aspire 3935...
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...8226; Multilanguage support • Spill-proof Fingerprint Reader Item Model Sensor packaging Active imaging size Scanner resolution Interface Operating voltage RoHS compliant Specification Validity VFS201 Fingerprint Sensor Kapton Chip-On-Flex (COF) 10 mm (200 pixel) wide image 20 pixels/mm (508 DPI) with...module combinations Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 2 8 GB using two 4 GB SO-DIMMs 1066 MHz modules (PC3-8500) 204-pin SO-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide...
...8226; Multilanguage support • Spill-proof Fingerprint Reader Item Model Sensor packaging Active imaging size Scanner resolution Interface Operating voltage RoHS compliant Specification Validity VFS201 Fingerprint Sensor Kapton Chip-On-Flex (COF) 10 mm (200 pixel) wide image 20 pixels/mm (508 DPI) with...module combinations Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 2 8 GB using two 4 GB SO-DIMMs 1066 MHz modules (PC3-8500) 204-pin SO-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide...
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Memory Module Item Brand Part name Density Data rate RoHS compliant Specification Elpida EBJ11UE6BAU0-AE-E 1 GB 1066 MHz Yes Micron MT8JSF12864HY-1G1 Samsung M471B2874DZ1-CF8, M471B2873EH1-CF8 Brand Part name Density Data ... Temperature, operating Height (mm) Dimension (W x D, mm) Weight (g) Specification Samsung Spinpoint N3C HS06VHF HS08VHF 60 80 SATA 1.5 1.8 inch 512 16 5400 8.3 1.5 14 600 G/2ms 0 to 60 °C 5.0 78.5 x 54.0 52 Toshiba MKxx17GSG Series MK8017GSG 80 8 5400 5.55 1.5 15 500 G/2ms 5 to 55 °C 8.0 78.5 x 54.0 60 12 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
Memory Module Item Brand Part name Density Data rate RoHS compliant Specification Elpida EBJ11UE6BAU0-AE-E 1 GB 1066 MHz Yes Micron MT8JSF12864HY-1G1 Samsung M471B2874DZ1-CF8, M471B2873EH1-CF8 Brand Part name Density Data ... Temperature, operating Height (mm) Dimension (W x D, mm) Weight (g) Specification Samsung Spinpoint N3C HS06VHF HS08VHF 60 80 SATA 1.5 1.8 inch 512 16 5400 8.3 1.5 14 600 G/2ms 0 to 60 °C 5.0 78.5 x 54.0 52 Toshiba MKxx17GSG Series MK8017GSG 80 8 5400 5.55 1.5 15 500 G/2ms 5 to 55 °C 8.0 78.5 x 54.0 60 12 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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...inch 2.5-inch 512 5400 250-GB HDD Item Product Model Interface Form factor Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Toshiba Hitachi Travelstar MKxx29GSG Series 5K500.B Seagate Momentus 5400.6 MK2529GSG HTS545025B9A300 ST9250315AS SATA 1.5 SATA 3.0 1.8 inch 2.5 inch 512... Item Product Model Form factor Interface Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545032B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.5 ST9320320AS Toshiba MKxx55GSX MK3255GSX WD Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 13
...inch 2.5-inch 512 5400 250-GB HDD Item Product Model Interface Form factor Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Toshiba Hitachi Travelstar MKxx29GSG Series 5K500.B Seagate Momentus 5400.6 MK2529GSG HTS545025B9A300 ST9250315AS SATA 1.5 SATA 3.0 1.8 inch 2.5 inch 512... Item Product Model Form factor Interface Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545032B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.5 ST9320320AS Toshiba MKxx55GSX MK3255GSX WD Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 13
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... Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT Solid State Drive Item Model Capacity (GB) Form factor Interface Interface transfer rate S.M.A.R.T support Specification Samsung 64GB MLC SSD 64 1.8 inch SATA 3.0 300 MB/s Yes Intel X18-M Mainstream SATA SSD - SSDSA1MH160G1 160 Optical Disc Drive ...LCD Panel Item Specification Brand AUO Model B133XW01 Screen size (diagonal, inch) 13.3 Type Wide XGA Backlight LED Contrast ratio 500:1 Response time (ms) 8 Optical coating Anti-glare Interface LVDS LPL LP133WH2 13.3 Wide XGA LED 500:1 16 Anti-glare 14 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide SSDSA1MH080G1...
... Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT Solid State Drive Item Model Capacity (GB) Form factor Interface Interface transfer rate S.M.A.R.T support Specification Samsung 64GB MLC SSD 64 1.8 inch SATA 3.0 300 MB/s Yes Intel X18-M Mainstream SATA SSD - SSDSA1MH160G1 160 Optical Disc Drive ...LCD Panel Item Specification Brand AUO Model B133XW01 Screen size (diagonal, inch) 13.3 Type Wide XGA Backlight LED Contrast ratio 500:1 Response time (ms) 8 Optical coating Anti-glare Interface LVDS LPL LP133WH2 13.3 Wide XGA LED 500:1 16 Anti-glare 14 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide SSDSA1MH080G1...
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...system. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. BIOS Setup and Antivirus Item Setup utility Antivirus Specification Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility McAfee Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 15 It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. • Sleeping - The computer...19.5 V 65 W Hipro HP-OK065B13 19.5 V 65 W Lite-On PA-1650-02AC 19 V 65 W Battery Pack Item Brand Capacity Pack capacity Type Specification Panasonic 2900 mAh 5800 mAh 4 cells, 2.0 mAh 8 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-ion, 4S1P Lithium-ion, 4S2P 2800 mAh 4 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-...
...system. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. BIOS Setup and Antivirus Item Setup utility Antivirus Specification Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility McAfee Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 15 It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. • Sleeping - The computer...19.5 V 65 W Hipro HP-OK065B13 19.5 V 65 W Lite-On PA-1650-02AC 19 V 65 W Battery Pack Item Brand Capacity Pack capacity Type Specification Panasonic 2900 mAh 5800 mAh 4 cells, 2.0 mAh 8 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-ion, 4S1P Lithium-ion, 4S2P 2800 mAh 4 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-...
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... a submenu screen, the previous screen displays. When you are making selections from a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up without making a selection. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 19 To select a value for configuring the various system functions. To view a submenu screen, use the and keys to move the cursor to... it is password-protected. The table below lists these keys repeatedly to load default system values. This panel displays the help panel-Item Specific Help panel. Key and and F5 and F6 Enter Esc F1 or Alt-H F9 F10 Function To move the cursor to save changes ...
... a submenu screen, the previous screen displays. When you are making selections from a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up without making a selection. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 19 To select a value for configuring the various system functions. To view a submenu screen, use the and keys to move the cursor to... it is password-protected. The table below lists these keys repeatedly to load default system values. This panel displays the help panel-Item Specific Help panel. Key and and F5 and F6 Enter Esc F1 or Alt-H F9 F10 Function To move the cursor to save changes ...
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...a remote host with appropriate boot image can then use this partition to restore the system to configure the basic system settings. Disabled Enabled Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 21 Displays the size of video memory detected during POST and while booting. After booting, the screen displays the operating system ...System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [03/05/2009] 632 KB 4093 MB 512 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. This function allows the user to create a hidden partition on the screen. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu...
...a remote host with appropriate boot image can then use this partition to restore the system to configure the basic system settings. Disabled Enabled Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 21 Displays the size of video memory detected during POST and while booting. After booting, the screen displays the operating system ...System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: [10:10:10] [03/05/2009] 632 KB 4093 MB 512 MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. This function allows the user to create a hidden partition on the screen. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu...
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...Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. When set , this password will be used to boot up when Password on...When set before creating this parameter to IDE to access and change all settings in the Security menu screen. Disabled Enabled 22 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Press Enter to configure the user password. Field SATA Mode Description Select the SATA controller operating mode. Press Enter ...
...Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. When set , this password will be used to boot up when Password on...When set before creating this parameter to IDE to access and change all settings in the Security menu screen. Disabled Enabled 22 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Press Enter to configure the user password. Field SATA Mode Description Select the SATA controller operating mode. Press Enter ...
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... 1 2. External USB floppy drive 7. External USB HDD 6. External USB optical drive To set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 25 Press F5 or F6 to escape the menu. Press F10 to move it down the boot sequence. 3. Hard disk drive 2 3.... XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) 2: CD/DVD: XXXXXXXXXXX-XXXXX-(X 3: Network Boot: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4: USB HDD: 5: USB FDD: 6: USB Key: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up or down the list. Press or to boot the operating system. Boot ...
... 1 2. External USB floppy drive 7. External USB HDD 6. External USB optical drive To set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 25 Press F5 or F6 to escape the menu. Press F10 to move it down the boot sequence. 3. Hard disk drive 2 3.... XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) 2: CD/DVD: XXXXXXXXXXX-XXXXX-(X 3: Network Boot: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4: USB HDD: 5: USB FDD: 6: USB Key: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up or down the list. Press or to boot the operating system. Boot ...
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.... Keyboard shortcut: F10· Discards changes made to the Setup Utility. 26 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to quit from the...
.... Keyboard shortcut: F10· Discards changes made to the Setup Utility. 26 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to quit from the...
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... drive sequence 25 Boot menu 25 Exit menu 26 General Help window 19 hardware information display 20 Information menu 20 Item Specific Help panel 19 legend bar 18 Main menu 21 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide menu bar 18 navigation keys 19 POST error indicators 65 Security menu 22 system defaults 26 system passwords...
... drive sequence 25 Boot menu 25 Exit menu 26 General Help window 19 hardware information display 20 Information menu 20 Item Specific Help panel 19 legend bar 18 Main menu 21 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide menu bar 18 navigation keys 19 POST error indicators 65 Security menu 22 system defaults 26 system passwords...