Aspire 4930 Series

Quick Guide
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Aspire 4930 Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 05/2008

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Aspire 4930 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: Notebook PC

Model number: JAL90

Machine type: Aspire 4930

SKU number: Aspire 4930-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)

Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation

Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA

Contact person: Acer Representitive

Tel: 1-254-298-4000

Fax: 1-254-298-4147
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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: [email protected]
Hereby declare that:
Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: JAL90 Machine Type: Aspire 4930
SKU Number: Aspire 4930 -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 • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1
• EN50371:2002 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1
• EN301 489-17 V1.2.1
• Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages
• EN300 220-3 V1.1.1
• EN300 328 V1.6.1
• EN300 440-2 V1.1.2
• EN301 893 V1.2.3
CE Issued Date: 29 February 2008

29 Feb 2008
Easy Lai / Director Date
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
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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
Acer’s Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please
understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the
AcerSystem User’s 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

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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 Description

1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound
recording.
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# Icon Item Description

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2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
4 Status indicators 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.
5 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology

6 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used

buttons programs. Please refer to "Generic User
Guide" for more details.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
9 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the
center* and right) 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 computer's
functions and components.
Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for
more details.
11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
13 Acer MediaTouch For use with Acer Arcade and other media
keys playing programs.
14 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
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Closed front view

English

# Icon Item Description

1 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote
control.

2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),

MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory
Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS
PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Only one card can operate at
any given time
3 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
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Left view

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# Icon Item Description
1 Acer EasyPort IV Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.
connector
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
port based network.
3 External display Connects to a display device
(VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
4 HDMI Connects to a television or display device
with HDMI input.
5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman).
7 Microphone-in Accepts input from external
jack microphones.
8 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speaker/line-out speakers, headphones).
jack with
S/PDIF support
9 Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio-out.
control wheel
10 ExpressCard/54 Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
slot
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Right view
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# Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs .
3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is
indicator active.
4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
button
5 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the
hole computer is turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the
emergency eject hole to eject the optical
drive tray when the computer is off.
6 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.

7 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

mouse, USB camera).
8 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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Rear view

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# Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
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Base view
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# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured

with screws).
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even

cooling fan after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the
opening of the fan.
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Specifications

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Operating • Windows Vista™
system
Platform • Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor*
• Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*,
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 • 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800
Graphics • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS / 9600M GT*
Storage • 2.5" hard disk drive
subsystem • Optical drive options:
• Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer
drive
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
• 5-in-1 card reader
Audio • Dolby-certified surround sound system with two
built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer
supporting low-frequency effects
• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
digital speakers
• Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo
microphones
Dimensions • 340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm
and weight (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches)
• 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.)
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Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring:

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• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam

• Acer Video Conference Manager software
• 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
Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
Power • ACPI 3.0
subsystem • 48.8 W 4400 mAh
• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
• Engergy Star 4.0
Special keys and • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard
controls • Touchpad pointing device
• Empowering Key
• Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email,
Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™
• Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous,
next
• Volume wheel
• Acer Media Center remote control*
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
• HDMI™ port with HDCP support
• Consumer infrared (CIR) port
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF
support
• Microphone-in jack
• Line-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• Modem (RJ-11) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter
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Environment • Temperature:

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• 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: "*" "Only for certain models"

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