Aspire 8930 Series
Quick Guide
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Your Acer notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the poster, let us show you
around your new Acer notebook.
Top view
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Icon Item
Acer PureZone
Description
Two internal stereo microphones for sound
recording.
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Display screen
Power button
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
Turns the computer on and off.
Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
show the status of the computer's functions
and components.
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CineDash media The CineDash media console is a touch-
console
sensitive entertainment interface
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Keyboard
Palmrest
For entering data into your computer.
Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
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Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
Click buttons
The left and right buttons function like the
(left, center* and left and right mouse buttons. *The center
right) button serves as Acer Bio-Protection
fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav
4-way control function
(only for certain models).
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Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
show the status of the computer's functions
and components.
Acer Crystal Eye
Web camera for video communication.
(only for certain models)
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Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology
Speakers
Dolby 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
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Easy-launch
button
Buttons for launching frequently used
program.
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Closed front view
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Item
Description
Speakers
Front left, center and front right speakers
deliver stereo audio output.
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6-in-1 card reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC),MultiMediaCard
Plus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS),
Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture
Card (xD).
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CIR receiver
Receives signals from a remote control.
Rear view
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Description
Tuba
The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out
earthshaking movie-house audio.
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Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
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Left view
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Item
Description
DC-in jack
Connects to an AC adapter.
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Modem (RJ-11)
port
Connects to a phone line.
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Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
HDMI
HDMI port
Supports high definition digital video
connections.
DISPLAY
DISPLAY port
USB 2.0 port
Supports high definition digital video
connections.
Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
USB 2.0 / e SATA Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices
port
(only for certain models).
Note: If you plug an eSATA device you
will have three USB ports available in the
mean time.
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Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with S/PDIF
support
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).
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Microphone-in
jack
Accepts input from external
microphones.
Line-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman).
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Right view
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Item
Description
ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
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Optical drive
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs.
Optical disk access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is
active.
Optical drive eject
button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Emergency eject
hole
Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer is turned off.
2 USB 2.0 ports
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
TV-in port
Accepts input signals from analog/
digital TV-tuner devices
(only for certain models).
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Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-
compatible computer security lock.
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Base view
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Hard disk bay
Description
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws).
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Memory
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
cooling fan
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.
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Battery bay
Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
Battery lock
Locks the battery in position.
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Acer CineDash media console
Acer CineDash media console is a touch-sensitive entertainment interface that
features an ultra-smooth surface, inviting to the touch. Total media control -
including instant access to Acer Arcade™ Deluxe - provides a new, exciting way
to launch and control entertainment. Functions are activated by simply tapping
the function with your finger, while you can adjust volume by sliding your
finger around the volume meter.
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Item
Album
N/A
Video
N/A
Play Movie
N/A
Music
N/A
Hold
Mute
Arcade
Back
Mute/unmute audio
Return to Main page
Go back one step
Enter
1. Function button: Perform selected function
2. View image 2. Watch video
fullscreen fullscreen
2. Perform
movie menu
function
2. Play
highlighted
track
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Slide
Select previous item
Select previous Select previous
counter
clockwise
from top
menu item
item
Slide
clockwise
from
Select next item
Select next
menu item
Select next item
bottom
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Left arrow
Select previous item
Select next item
Select previous Select previous
menu item
item
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Right
arrow
Select next
menu item
Select next item
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Play/Pause
Stop
Play/pause
slideshow
Play/pause
video
Play/pause
movie
Play/pause
music
1. Stop
slideshow
1. Stop playing
video fullscreen
Stop movie
Stop playing
music
2. Stop playing 2. Stop playing
music
music
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Next
Jump to next
image in
slideshow
Jump to next
video and play
fullscreen
Jump to next
chapter/title
and play
Jump to and
play next track
fullscreen
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Forward
Rewind
Previous
N/A
N/A
Fast forward*
1.2x, 1.4x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x
Jump forward 5
sec and keep
playing
Rewind*
1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x
Jump back 5 sec
and keep
playing
Jump to
Jump to
Jump to
previous
Jump to and
play previous
track
previous image previous video
in slideshow
and play
fullscreen
chapter/title
and play
fullscreen
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Vol Up/
down
Increase/decrease volume
Note: * depends on file format
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Power subsystem & environment
Power
subsystem
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ACPI 3.0
71 W 4800 mAh
3-pin 90 W AC adapter
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ENERGY STAR® 4.0
Temperature:
Environment
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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
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Humidity (non-condensing):
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Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
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