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...recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this publication without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. No part of this publication may be made periodically to the information in any form or by...supplementary documents and publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 4730 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 05/2008 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below. The serial number and...
...recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this publication without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. No part of this publication may be made periodically to the information in any form or by...supplementary documents and publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 4730 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 05/2008 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below. The serial number and...
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12 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • Graphics • • Storage • subsystem • • • Audio • • • •...drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* WiFIi®/...
12 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • Graphics • • Storage • subsystem • • • Audio • • • •...drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* WiFIi®/...
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Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models". The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 13 Dimensions Power subsystem Input devices I/O interface ... adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • HDMI...
Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models". The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 13 Dimensions Power subsystem Input devices I/O interface ... adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • 3 USB 2.0 ports • HDMI...
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...consequential damages resulting from any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. III Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission ...manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored...
...consequential damages resulting from any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. III Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission ...manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored...
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IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...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 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Advanced 28 Security...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Touchpad Basics (with ...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 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Advanced 28 Security...
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... double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB of the computer's many...
... double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB of the computer's many...
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• Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. Chapter 1 3 The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. The specifications listed above are 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 models.
• Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. Chapter 1 3 The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. The specifications listed above are 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 models.
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... Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 13 It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop...
... Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as described. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 13 It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop...
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...compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU Supported protocols • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0,... Support iTPM (GM / PM Sku) Cache Item Cache controller Cache size CPU 6MB L2 Cache on CPU Specification 18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package Specification Intel Cantiga GM / PM FSB: 667 / 800 / 1066 MHz Intel Cantiga GL FSB: 667 MHz ...
...compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU Supported protocols • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0,... Support iTPM (GM / PM Sku) Cache Item Cache controller Cache size CPU 6MB L2 Cache on CPU Specification 18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package Specification Intel Cantiga GM / PM FSB: 667 / 800 / 1066 MHz Intel Cantiga GL FSB: 667 MHz ...
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On above specifications. Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB ... Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Specification Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
On above specifications. Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB ... Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Specification Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
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... Radio Technology Operating Frequency Channel Numbers Transmitter Output Power Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Receiver Signal Operating Voltage Interface Specification BROADCOM BCM5764M RJ-45 Left side Specification Broadcom BT Module PK320001F90 FHSS 2402 ~ 2480MHz ISM band 79 channels with 1MHz BW -6~4dBm output... -10dBm 3.3V+/-0.3V USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Vendor and Model Wireless LAN Standards Operating Frequency WLAN Data Rate Modulation Schemes Specification Broadcom BCM4312 Module IEEE 802.11b/11g standard 2.400 - 2.483. 5 GHz ISM band 802.11g: 54Mbps with fall back rates...
... Radio Technology Operating Frequency Channel Numbers Transmitter Output Power Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Receiver Signal Operating Voltage Interface Specification BROADCOM BCM5764M RJ-45 Left side Specification Broadcom BT Module PK320001F90 FHSS 2402 ~ 2480MHz ISM band 79 channels with 1MHz BW -6~4dBm output... -10dBm 3.3V+/-0.3V USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Vendor and Model Wireless LAN Standards Operating Frequency WLAN Data Rate Modulation Schemes Specification Broadcom BCM4312 Module IEEE 802.11b/11g standard 2.400 - 2.483. 5 GHz ISM band 802.11g: 54Mbps with fall back rates...
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... Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Sanyo TM-2007A Li-Ion 4400mAh 6 3S2P Specification Sony TM-2007A Li-Ion 7200mAh 9 3S3P LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display...) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification AUO B141EW04 V3/V4 357.7 (14.1 W") 303.7(H) x 189.8 (V) 1280x3(RGB) x 800 0.237 R.G.B. Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of ...
... Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Sanyo TM-2007A Li-Ion 4400mAh 6 3S2P Specification Sony TM-2007A Li-Ion 7200mAh 9 3S3P LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display...) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification AUO B141EW04 V3/V4 357.7 (14.1 W") 303.7(H) x 189.8 (V) 1280x3(RGB) x 800 0.237 R.G.B. Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of ...
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... rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (KHz) YEC YNV-C01H 9 ~ 20 0.08 ~ 0.6 Typical 680 2.0 ~ 6.8 (mA) 45~70 Specification AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 100~240Vac,50~60 Hz 1.7A No damage Meet EPA Energy Star level-4 requirement System Power Management Features Item... Specification • Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode, by time out or by hot key • HDD Local Stand-By mode by time ...
... rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (KHz) YEC YNV-C01H 9 ~ 20 0.08 ~ 0.6 Typical 680 2.0 ~ 6.8 (mA) 45~70 Specification AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 100~240Vac,50~60 Hz 1.7A No damage Meet EPA Energy Star level-4 requirement System Power Management Features Item... Specification • Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode, by time out or by hot key • HDD Local Stand-By mode by time ...
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... is enclosed in square brackets. Your computer is set the parameter to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen.
... is enclosed in square brackets. Your computer is set the parameter to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen.
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... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] 4095 MB [256MB] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is for the hour field. INCREASE/REDUCE : F5/F6 Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] 4095 MB [256MB] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is for the hour field. INCREASE/REDUCE : F5/F6 Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... Port 1 XPCI Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Settings in the Exit menu to...
... Port 1 XPCI Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Parameter Boot Configuration Peripheral Configuration IDE Configuration Video Configuration Description Enter the Boot Configuration menu. Settings in the Exit menu to...
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... Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Power on password [Enabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Defines...
... Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Power on password [Enabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup. Defines...
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InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. ACPI S3: W ake on PME W ake on Modem Ring Auto wake on S5 Quickly S4 Resume [Enabled] [Enabled] [...
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. ACPI S3: W ake on PME W ake on Modem Ring Auto wake on S5 Quickly S4 Resume [Enabled] [Enabled] [...
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... 3. Press to load the operating system. USB FDD : 5. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order: 1. USB CDROM : Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to move it up the list. Bootable devices includes the...
... 3. Press to load the operating system. USB FDD : 5. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order: 1. USB CDROM : Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to move it up the list. Bootable devices includes the...