Acer Aspire 5935 Service Guide

Chapter 11
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
Operating System
• Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
• Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
• Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*
System Memory
• Dual-Channel SDRAM support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and graphics
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Audio
• Dolby® -optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
• True5.1-channel surround sound output
• High-definition audio support
• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
• Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones
• • MS-Sound compatible
Dimensions and Weight
• 382 (W) x 274 (D) x 26/39.5 (H) mm (15.0 x 10.8 x 1.0/1.6 inches)
• 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery
Communication
• Acer Video Conference, featuring:
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• USB 2.0 port
• HDMI™ port with HDCP support
• External display (VGA) port
• Consumer infrared (CIR) port
• RF-in jack*
• eSATA port
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
• Microphone-in jack
• Line-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter
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...

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System Block Diagram 

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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye 
webcamWeb camera for video communication.
2 Display screen
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays 
computer output (configuration may vary by models).
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
5 Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step 
data backup....

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NOTE: 1The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed
Closed Front View
7 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
1Indicates the computers power status.
Battery
1Indicates the computers battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the 
battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC 
mode.
8 Click buttons 
(left,...

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Rear View
Left View
No.ItemDescription
1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out 
earthshaking movie-house audio.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable 
around an immovable object such as a table or 
handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the 
notch and turn the key to secure the...

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Right View
No.IconItemDescription
1 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).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card 
can operate at any given time.
2
13944-pin IEEE 1394 
portConnects to IEEE 1394 devices.
3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
4 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
5 Optical...

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Bottom View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
4 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. 

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TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the TouchPad 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...