Aspire 2930 Series

Quick Guide
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Aspire 2930 Series Notebook PC
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Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Model number: Machine type: SKU number: Name of responsible party: Address of responsible party: Contact person: Tel: Fax: Notebook PC JAT10 Aspire 2930 Aspire 2930-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA Acer Representitive 1-254-298-4000 1-254-298-4147
CE Declaration of Conformity
We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, 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 Model Number: JAT10 Trade Name: Acer 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 EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:
EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class B EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 EN55013:2001 + A1:2003 + A2:2005 (Applied to product with TV function) EN55020:2007 (Applied to product with TV function) EN61000-3-2:2000 + A2:2005, Class D

EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004 EN60065:2002 (Applied to product with TV function) Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the followingharmonized standard:
Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety

Article 3.1(b) EMC

EN60950-1:2001+ A11:2004 EN50371:2002
EN301 489-1 V1.4.1 EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 EN301 489-17 V1.2.1
Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages EN300 220-3 V1.1.1 ENV1.6.1 EN300 440-2 V1.1.2 ENV1.2.3 CE Issued Date: 29 February 2008
29 Feb 2008 Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited Date

First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters.poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as Acers Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem Users Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models". The printed Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

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Your Acer notebook tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters. poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Top view

ICON Item Acer PureZone Acer Crystal Eye
Description Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. Web camera for video communication. (onlyfor certain models)
# ICON Item Display screen Speakers Empowering key Easy-launch buttons Palmrest Touchpad Click buttons (left, center* and right) Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 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). For entering data into your computer. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details. Turns the computer on and off.

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Keyboard Status indicators

Power button

Closed front view
Item Line-in jack Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Unlimited volume control wheel 5-in-1 card reader
Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts input from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
Adjust the volume of the audio-out. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

Left view

Item External display (VGA) port Acer EasyPort IV connector Ethernet (RJ-45) port USB 2.0 port ExpressCard/54 slot
Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Note: Push to remove/install the card.

Right view

Item USB 2.0 port Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole USB 2.0 port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack
Description Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a phone line. Connects to an AC adapter.

Rear view

Description
Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Base view

Icon Item Battery bay
Description Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery release latch

Releases the battery for removal.
Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan
Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).

Specifications

Operating system Platform
Genuine Windows Vista Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, featuring: Intel Core2 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 DDRMHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* 12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset (Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD) 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader 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 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

Display Graphics Storage subsystem
Special keys and controls Power subsystem
Dimensions and weight Privacy control
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

I/O interface

WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-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 External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter 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%

Environment

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.