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.
Lock keyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock 
 + When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys 
function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use 
this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution 
would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock  + 
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press 
the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some 
applications.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
Number keys on 
embedded keypadType numbers in a normal manner.
Cursor-control keys on 
embedded keypadHold  while using cursor-
control keys.Hold  while using cursor-
control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold  while typing letters on 
embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal 
manner. 
						

							12Chapter 1
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 network domain), or 
switch users (if youre not connected to a network domain)
 + : Minimizes all windows
 + : Open the Run dialog box
 + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar
 + : Open Ease of Access Center
 + : Open Windows Mobility Center
 + : Display the System Properties dialog box
 + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop
 + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
 + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
 + 
 + : Search for computers (if you are on a network)
 + 
 + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the 
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function 
as described.
Application 
key
 
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the 
applications context menu. 
						

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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 backlight off to save 
power. Press any key to return.
 +  Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
 +  Keyboard backlight 
toggleTurns the keyboard backlight on or off.
 + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
 + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. 
						

							14Chapter 1
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 the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE:  This function varies by the operating system version. 
						

							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 complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows 
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start´ All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. 
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display 
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista is simple to set up:
1.    Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers 
recommended value. 
						

							16Chapter 1
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 hCache 
SizePackageAcer P/N
CPU TemperatureFan Speed (rpm)SPL Spec (dBA)Core 0Core 1
58 58 2500 28
66 66 3000 31
74 74 3400 34
85 85 3800 37
100 100 4200 40
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor InsydeH20
BIOS Version V0.06
BIOS ROM type Flash
BIOS ROM size 1MB
Features • Support ISIPP
• Support Acer UI
• Support multi-boot
• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)
• Various hot-keys for system control
• Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3
• ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4 and 
S3, S4 for mobile CPU
• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag
• Support PXE
• Support Y2K solution
• Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3
• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode
• System information  
						

							Chapter 117
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 Speed 800/1066MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.5V
Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
ItemSpecification
LAN Chipset BCM5764ML for GIGA LAN 
Supports LAN protocol
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Left side
Features
ItemSpecification
Chipset
Data throughput
Protocol
Interface 
						

							18Chapter 1
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 5400 5400 5400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size  8 MB 8 MB 8 MB
Interface SATA SATA SATA
Internal transfer 
rate (Mbits/sec, 
max)352 395~952 typ. 850 Mbits/s 
maximum
I/O data transfer 
rate
(Mbytes/sec 
max)150 300 300 maximum
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 
tolerance5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model 
namePLDS DS-4E1S LF, Pioneer BDC-TD01RS LF, HLDS CT10 LF
Performance 
SpecificationWith CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (MB/
sec)Sustained:
3.5Sustained:
10
Buffer Memory 2 MB
Interface SATA 
						

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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%
ItemSpecification 
						

							20Chapter 1
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: read only), 4.7GB (Ver. 
2.1 for General: read & write) (DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 3.0)
DVD-RW: 
4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0, 2.0, 3.0)
DVD-RAM: 
2.6GB/side (Ver. 1.0: read only) 1.46GB/side, 4.7GB/side (Ver. 2.2)
DVD+R: 
4.7GB (Ver. 1.3)(DL)8.5GB (Ver. 1.1)DVD+RW:4.7GB (Vol.1 Ver.1.3)
CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc
CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc
CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD Multi-Session, Video CD
CD-Audio DiscMixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio)
CD-ExtraCD-Text
CD-R (Conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”: read & write)
D-RW (Conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”: read & write)
Loading mechanism Drawer type manual load / Electrical release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller Realtek IC ALC889X-GR for High Definition Audio Codec
Audio onboard or optional
Mono or Stereo
Resolution
Compatibility
Sampling Rate
Internal Microphone
Internal Speaker / Quantity
Item Controller
Core logic • Intel Cantina GM (800/1066MHz FSB supported)
• ICH9-M
• Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GM