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... help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on your notebook. Follow these steps to complete the installation. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you purchased. The printed Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice...
... help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on your notebook. Follow these steps to complete the installation. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you purchased. The printed Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice...
Aspire 7730 Series Quick Guide
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...-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ • Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next • Volume wheel • Acer Media Center remote control* • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 4 USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support* • Consumer infrared (CIR) port • External display (VGA) port...
...-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ • Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next • Volume wheel • Acer Media Center remote control* • Acer EasyPort IV connector* • ExpressCard™/54 slot • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • 4 USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support* • Consumer infrared (CIR) port • External display (VGA) port...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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... 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Launch Manager 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Advanced 30 Security 32 Power 35 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 40...
... 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Launch Manager 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Advanced 30 Security 32 Power 35 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 40...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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... Codes 147 Jumper and Connector Locations 155 Top View 155 Bottom View 156 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 157 Clearing Password Check 157 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 158 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 159 Aspire 7730/7730G Exploded Diagrams 160 Upper Cover 160 Lower Cover 161 LCD Panel 162 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 7730/7730G Series 170 Test Compatible Components 193 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 194 PCMCIA LAN Card Test 194 Express Card...
... Codes 147 Jumper and Connector Locations 155 Top View 155 Bottom View 156 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 157 Clearing Password Check 157 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 158 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 159 Aspire 7730/7730G Exploded Diagrams 160 Upper Cover 160 Lower Cover 161 LCD Panel 162 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 7730/7730G Series 170 Test Compatible Components 193 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 194 PCMCIA LAN Card Test 194 Express Card...
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... Technology. To set to -read status indicators. The front panel indicators are application buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The...
... Technology. To set to -read status indicators. The front panel indicators are application buttons. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. The...
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...+ Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle + + + + < > + < > + + + + Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Skip Backward Skip Forward Description Displays help on and off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Skip to save power. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Decreases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode...
...+ Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle + + + + < > + < > + + + + Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Skip Backward Skip Forward Description Displays help on and off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Skip to save power. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Decreases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode...
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... Multi Display Technology SmartDimmer Technology Integrated HDMI Support Support for integrated HDCPNVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control Technology Integrate HDTV Encoder Dual 400MHz RAMDACs 1.0V core,1.2V, 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V Specification WINBOND WPCE775CA0DG Host interface, base on Intel's LPC Interface specification Revision 1.0 PC01 REV 1.0 and ACPI 3.0 compliant Supports Microsoft® Advanced Power Management (APM) Specifications Rev 1.2 Share BIOS flash memory5.Support for SPI flash memories Host-controlled CIR Port High...
... Multi Display Technology SmartDimmer Technology Integrated HDMI Support Support for integrated HDCPNVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control Technology Integrate HDTV Encoder Dual 400MHz RAMDACs 1.0V core,1.2V, 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V Specification WINBOND WPCE775CA0DG Host interface, base on Intel's LPC Interface specification Revision 1.0 PC01 REV 1.0 and ACPI 3.0 compliant Supports Microsoft® Advanced Power Management (APM) Specifications Rev 1.2 Share BIOS flash memory5.Support for SPI flash memories Host-controlled CIR Port High...
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... keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously MDC Card Chipset Features Item Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Item Features Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Chapter 1 Specification FOXCON T60H928.11 Bluetooth miniUSB module Internal Mini USB solution with antenna Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyboard 88-/89-/93-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Intel® Wireless WiFi Link...
... keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously MDC Card Chipset Features Item Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Item Features Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Chapter 1 Specification FOXCON T60H928.11 Bluetooth miniUSB module Internal Mini USB solution with antenna Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyboard 88-/89-/93-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification Intel® Wireless WiFi Link...
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... device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of your computer hardware information. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type: CPU Speed: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: Hitachi HTS543516K9SA00 071129BB0C02WGHDKKGC Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.15T2 Intel V1588 Aspire 4930 Acer...
... device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of your computer hardware information. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type: CPU Speed: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: Hitachi HTS543516K9SA00 071129BB0C02WGHDKKGC Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.15T2 Intel V1588 Aspire 4930 Acer...
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... the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow...
... the Enter key. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. When you are done, press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. Setting a Password Follow...
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... to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message...
... to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message...
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... . Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 128 No Display Issue Page 129 LCD Failure Page 131 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 131 Touch Pad Failure Page 132 Internal Speaker Failure Page 132 Internal Microphone Failure Page 134 ODD Failure Page 136 Rightside USB Failure Page 139 Modem Failure Page 139 WLAN Failure Page 140 Acer EasyLaunch Button...
... . Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 128 No Display Issue Page 129 LCD Failure Page 131 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 131 Touch Pad Failure Page 132 Internal Speaker Failure Page 132 Internal Microphone Failure Page 134 ODD Failure Page 136 Rightside USB Failure Page 139 Modem Failure Page 139 WLAN Failure Page 140 Acer EasyLaunch Button...
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... 4 129 Reseat the memory modules. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by checking...
... 4 129 Reseat the memory modules. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by checking...
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... adjusting settings. See the User Manual for instructions on page 44. 4. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Check the display resolution is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the application. Readjust if necessary. 6. Roll back the video driver to correct the problem. 1. If HDD information...
... adjusting settings. See the User Manual for instructions on page 44. 4. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Check the display resolution is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the application. Readjust if necessary. 6. Roll back the video driver to correct the problem. 1. If HDD information...
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... the Boot menu. 6. c. Select Startup Repair. Check the BIOS settings are required. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. f. Remove any key to start to enter the BIOS Utility. Chapter 4 135 The Install Windows screen displays. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. g. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. Replace the HDD. e. i. Ensure all external devices. 2. h. HDD Not Operating...
... the Boot menu. 6. c. Select Startup Repair. Check the BIOS settings are required. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. f. Remove any key to start to enter the BIOS Utility. Chapter 4 135 The Install Windows screen displays. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. g. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. Replace the HDD. e. i. Ensure all external devices. 2. h. HDD Not Operating...
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... the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be replaced. 4. Retry reading the CD or DVD. b. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Check that the Enable DMA box is probably defective and should be read when inserted in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
... the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be replaced. 4. Retry reading the CD or DVD. b. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Check that the Enable DMA box is probably defective and should be read when inserted in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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... verify mouse operation. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is OK. 2. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Try an alternative program to Try. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel...
... verify mouse operation. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is OK. 2. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Try an alternative program to Try. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel...
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... the system is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be caused by the computer. If any FRU. 3. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that have nothing...
... the system is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be caused by the computer. If any FRU. 3. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that have nothing...
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... (optional) Verify that the equipment specified in the CMOS matches the hardware currently installed. Load alternate registers with the Setup defaults (Rel 6.0). If monitor type 3, set bridge bus numbers. 2. Initialize all motherboard devices. 1. Set the system max bus number. 3. Display error messages on the screen. If successful, reboot. Write a 0 to 00 then a video ROM must exist. USB Initialization Verify keyboard reset. Controller enabled 4. Normal timing 5. If the monitor type is bad, load Custom Defaults from CMOS, otherwise load defaults and display Setup...
... (optional) Verify that the equipment specified in the CMOS matches the hardware currently installed. Load alternate registers with the Setup defaults (Rel 6.0). If monitor type 3, set bridge bus numbers. 2. Initialize all motherboard devices. 1. Set the system max bus number. 3. Display error messages on the screen. If successful, reboot. Write a 0 to 00 then a video ROM must exist. USB Initialization Verify keyboard reset. Controller enabled 4. Normal timing 5. If the monitor type is bad, load Custom Defaults from CMOS, otherwise load defaults and display Setup...
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... CD-ROM drive present 2. If password on the drives attached to run Setup. Display a message if key switch is made to Setup to see if the F2 key was struck after keyboard interrupts were enabled. Configure the local bus IDE timing register based on boot is enabled, a call is locked. Initiate power management state machine. Check CMOS for Boot Record Volume Descriptor 4. Overwrite the "Press F2 for errors and decide if needs to...
... CD-ROM drive present 2. If password on the drives attached to run Setup. Display a message if key switch is made to Setup to see if the F2 key was struck after keyboard interrupts were enabled. Configure the local bus IDE timing register based on boot is enabled, a call is locked. Initiate power management state machine. Check CMOS for Boot Record Volume Descriptor 4. Overwrite the "Press F2 for errors and decide if needs to...
