Acer Aspire 2930 User Manual

							Chapter 11
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Operating System
•Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
•Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
•Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
•Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)
System Memory
•Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display and graphics
•12.1 WXGA 1280 x 800
•Graphics • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD)
Storage subsystem
•2.5 hard disk drive
•Optical drive options:
•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
•DVD/CD-RW combo drive
•5-in-1 card reader
Audio
•Dolby®-optimized 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 
						

							2Chapter 1
Special keys and controls
•88-/89-key keyboard
•Touchpad pointing device
Power subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter
•Energy Star 4.0
Dimensions and weight
•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
Privacy control 
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
•Kensington lock slot
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
NOTE: Subject to availability.
•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)*
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
•Modem: 56K ITU V.92
I/O interface
•Acer EasyPort IV connector
•ExpressCard™/54 slot
•5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
•3 USB 2.0 ports
•External display (VGA) port
•Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIFsupport
•Microphone-in jack
•Line-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•Modem (RJ-11) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter 
						

							Chapter 13
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. The specifications listed above are for reference 
only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 
						

							4Chapter 1
System Block Diagram
MDC CONNVer 1.5page 31
CH7318
SATA ODD Connector
RJ45
LAN(GbE)RTL8111C
BIOS
Headphone
SPDIF Jack
New Card
page 26Line in Jack
Line in Jack
page 25page 26ALC888HD CodecAudio AMP
MIC ARRAYpage 25
USB x1(Camara)
CRT
PAGE 24Docking CONN
CRT
DVI-D Conn.Thermal Sensor
EMC1402-1
Clock Generator
SLG8SP553V
Fan Control
Mobile Penym
uFCPGA-478 CPU
FSB
Mini-Card X 1
667/800/1066MHz 1.05VH_A#(3..35)
H_D#(0..63)
FCBGA 1329
Intel Cantiga GM
Power On/Off CKT.
LPC BUS
DC/DC Interface CKT.
RTC CKT.
mBGA-676
Intel ICH9-M
page 22 page 30
Touch Pad CONN.Int.KBD
EnE KB926
PCI-E
LED
2.5" SATA HDD Connector
SATA0
SATA1
LVDS conn
BANK 0, 1, 2, 3DDR2-SO-DIMM X210/100 LANDDR2 800MHz 1.8V
USB 2.0
Dual Channel
Headphone
MIC
USB conn x 3(For I/O)USB2.0
BT Conn USB x 1
Azalia
DMI X4
HD SD) MMC/MS/MS-ProCard ReaderJMB385 Card reader(XD/SD
SLOT1 : PCIE
Docking cable
Docking CONN
SM BUS
Finger printer x1
MIC  JACKpage 26 
						

							Chapter 15
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound 
recording.
2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (only for 
certain models).
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 
displays computer output.
4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio 
output.
5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology
6 Easy-launch 
buttonsButtons for launching frequently used 
programs. 
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when 
you use the computer.
8 Touch  Pad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions 
like a computer mouse. 
						

							6Chapter 1
Closed Front View
9 Click buttons 
(left, center* and 
right) 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).
10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
12 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD 
player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
2 Microphone-in 
jackAccepts input from external microphones.
3 Headphones/
speaker/line-out 
jack with S/PDIF 
supportConnects to audio line-out devices 
(e.g. speakers, headphones).
4 Unlimited volume 
control wheelAdjust the volume of the audio-out.
5 5-in-1 card 
readerAccepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard 
(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro 
(MS PRO), xD-Picture Card.
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only 
one card can operate at any given time.
No.IconItemDescription 
						

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Left View
Right View
No.IconItemDescription
1 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
2 Acer EasyPort IV 
connectorConnects to Acer EasyPort IV.
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 
network.
4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
5 ExpressCard/54 
slotAccepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 
Note: Push to remove/install the card.
No.IconItemDescription
1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 
5 Emergency eject 
holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is 
turned off. 
Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject 
hole to eject the optical drive tray when the 
computer is off.
6 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
7 Modem (RJ-11) 
portConnects to a phone line.
8 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter 
						

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Rear View
Bottom View
No.ItemDescription
1 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible 
computer security lock.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
3 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
4 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
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 computers hard disk (secured with 
screws).  
						

							Chapter 19
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the 
computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows 
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To 
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager, you can access the 
Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
IconFunctionDescription
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Power Indicates the computers power status.
Battery Indicates the computers battery status.
Bluetooth communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates 
the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless function. Indicates 
the status of wireless LAN communication.
IconFunctionDescription
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
PProgrammable key User-programmable 
						

							10Chapter 1
Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the Touch Pad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:
•Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
•Press the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
•Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function 
(only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader 
or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
NOTE: When using the Touch Pad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The Touch Pad is sensitive to 
finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not 
increase the Touch Pad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft Button (2)Right Button (4)Main Touch Pad (1)Center button (3)
Execute Quickly click twice.  Tap twice (at the same 
speed as double-clicking 
a mouse button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, 
then use finger on 
the touchpad to 
drag the cursor.Tap twice (at the same 
speed as double-clicking 
a mouse button); rest 
your finger on the 
touchpad on the second 
tap and drag the cursor.
Access 
context 
menuClick once.
ScrollSwipe up/down/left/ 
right using Acer 
FingerNav 4-way 
control function 
(Manufacturing 
option).