Acer Aspire 5935 Service Guide

Chapter 111
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function 
and special keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the keys....

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; 
it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of 
functions:
: Open or close the Start menu
 + : Display the desktop
 + : Open Windows Explore
 + : Search for a file or folder
 + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
 + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a...

Chapter 113
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
 + 
 +  Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
 +  Display toggle Switches display output between the display 
screen, external monitor (if connected) and 
both.
 +  Screen blank Turns the display screen...

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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your 
keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Hold  and then press the  key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE:  Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Hold  and then press the  key at...

Chapter 115
Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then 
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the 
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click 
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to...

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Processor Specifications
CPU Fan True Value Table
• Throttling 50%: On=100°C Off: 90°C
• OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 96°C
BIOS
ItemSpecification
CPU type Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor, PDC/Celeron mobile processor
Core Logic Intel Cantiga (GM) / ICH9M FSB 667/800/1066MHz.
CPU Package uPGA-478
CPU Core Voltage See Processor Specifications below
L2 cache 2/3/6MB
FSB 800/1066MHz
Processor 
#CPU 
SpeedCoresBus 
SpeedMfg 
Te c...

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System Memory 
Memory Combinations 
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various 
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be 
reversed.
LAN Interface
Wireless Module 802.11b/g
ItemSpecification
Memory controller Intel Cantiga (GM) / ICH9M
Memory size 4GB
DIMM socket number 2
Supports memory size per socket 2GB
Supports maximum memory size 4GB
Supports DIMM type DDRIII
Supports DIMM...

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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Blueray Combo Module
ItemSpecification
Vendor & Model 
NameSegate
ST9320320AS
ST9160310ASSeagate
ST9250315AS
ST9500325ASToshiba
MK3255GSX
MK2555GSX
MK1655GSXHGST
HTS545050
HTS545032
HTS545025
HTS543216WD
WD5000BEVT
WD3200BEVT
WD2500BEVT
WD1600BEVT
Capacity (GB) 320, 160 250, 500 320, 250, 
160500, 320, 250, 
160
Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 512
Data heads 4, 2 4, 2, 2 4, 4, 3, 2, 2
Drive Format
Disks 2 or 1, 1 2, 1, 1 2, 2, 2, 1, 1
Spindle speed 
(RPM)5400 5400...

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Applicable disc 
formatsCD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, 
CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD 
and UDF
DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border(s)
DVD+R single/multi session(s)
DVD-RW
DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
BD-ROM ver2.0, UDF2.5
BD-R ver1.0 and ver2.0, UDF2.5
BD-RE ver2.0 and ver3.0, UDF2.5
BD-hybrid (only BD part)
Loading mechanism Manual load/ Plunger system
Power Requirement
Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%...

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Super-Multi Drive Module
Audio Interface
System Board Major Chips
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model 
nameHLDS GT20N LF, Toshiba TS-L633B LF, Sony AD-7580S LF, PLDS DS-8A3S LF
Performance 
SpecificationWith CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate  Sustained:
3,600 kB/s (24x) max.Sustained:
11.08 Mbytes/s (8x) max.
Buffer Memory 1 MB
Interface SATA
Applicable disc 
formatsDVD-ROM: 
4.7GB (Single Layer), 8.5GB (Dual Layer)
DVD-R: 
3.95GB (Ver. 1.0: read only), 4.7GB (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring:...