Acer Aspire 8930q Service Guide

							Chapter 115
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To 
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Empowering 
Te c h n o l o g yLanuch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
2 Wireless 
communication 
button/IndicatorEnable/disables the wireless function. Indicates the 
status of wireless LAN communication.
3 Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
4 Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
5Bluetooth 
communication 
button/indicatorEnable/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the 
status of Bluetooth communication. 
						

							16Chapter 1
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
‰Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. 
‰Press the left (1) 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 the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics 
your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your infers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger 
movements; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase 
the touchpad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft Button (1)Right Button (4)Main touchpad (2)Center button (3)
Execute Quickly click 
twice.Tap twice (at the 
same speed as 
double-clicking a 
mouse button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, 
then use finger 
on the touchpad 
to drag the 
cursor.Tap twice (at the 
same speed as 
double-clicking a 
mouse button); 
rest your finger 
on the touchpad 
on the second 
tap and drag the 
cursor.
Access context 
menuClick once.
Scroll Swipe up/down/
left/right  using 
Acer FingerNav 
4-way control 
function (for 
selected models) 
or click and hold 
to move up/
down/left/right 
(for selected 
models). 
						

							Chapter 117
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock keyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock  When Num Lock is on, the separate 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. 
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. 
						

							18Chapter 1
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows 
keyPressed 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 or Windows XP, some 
shortcuts may not function as described.
Application 
keyThis key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens 
the applications context menu. 
						

							Chapter 119
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 
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
 +  Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
 +  Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer 
Empowering Technology. 
 +  Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches Acer ePower Management in Acer 
Empowering Technology. 
 +  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.
 +  Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
 +  Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
 + < >Volume up Increases the sound volume.
 + < >Volume down Decrease the sound volume.
 + < >Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
 + < >Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. 
						

							20Chapter 1
Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 
To  t y p e :
The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the  symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then 
press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
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.Either directly press the  key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold  and then press the 
 key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE:  This function varies by the operating system version. 
						

							Chapter 121
Acer Empowering Technology
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequentlyused functions and manage 
your new Acer system. Activated by pressing theEmpowering Key, it provides access to the following utilities:
NOTE: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. 
‰Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home 
Theater on your system.
‰Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.
‰Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models).
‰Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
‰Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
For more information, right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. 
For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the   icon at the buttom of the active 
window.Launching Acer Empowering Technology
To launch Acer Empowering Technology:
‰Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop.
‰To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering Key again or click the hide button on the toolbar.
You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering 
Technology program group in the Start menu, or by double-clicking the icon if you have created 
adesktop shortcut.
To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications:
‰On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar, click the icon that corresponds to the application you want 
to launch.
‰When you mouse over an application icon, a quick menu appears below the toolbar. The quick menu 
allows you to perform certain tasks simply and quickly.
‰You may also run the application by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in 
the Start menu. 
						

							22Chapter 1
Acer eAudio Management
Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on 
your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel surround sound 
from just two speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in 
vivid detail.
To choose your playback device, click the icon on the upper right side ofthe Acer eAudio Management window. 
						

							Chapter 123
Acer ePower Management   
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management 
options. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run 
the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows 
power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management.
Using power plans
Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power 
saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can create,  switch between, edit, delete and restore 
power plans, as described below View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the 
appropriate tabs. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower and select Power Options.
To create a new power plan:
Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power 
options.
1.Click the New power plan option or icon.
2.Enter a name for your new power plan.
3.Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on.
4.If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use.
5.Click OK to save your new power plan.
To switch between power plans:
1.Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. The 
quick menu appears
2.Select the power plan you want to switch to You may also switch between power plans by launching the 
Acer ePower Management application. Select the power plan you wish to switch to, thenclick Apply. click 
Apply
To edit a power plan:
Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed.
1.Switch to the power plan you wish to edit.
2.Adjust settings as required.
3.Click Apply to save your new settings.
To delete a power plan:
You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to 
another one first.
1.Select the power plan you wish to delete.
2.Click the Delete Power Plan icon. 
						

							24Chapter 1
Battery status
The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. You can also launch the Acer 
ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. 
Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and 
hibernate modes
.