TravelMate 4730/4730G Quick Guide
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... Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. Your guides To help you to be... more on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed TravelMate Series Generic User...
... Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. Your guides To help you to be... more on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed TravelMate Series Generic User...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Quick Guide
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... you use the computer. 7 English # Icon Item 2 Acer Crystal Eye 3 Display screen 4 Empowering key 5 Status indicators 6 Speakers 7 Keyboard 8 Palmrest 9 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Left and right speakers deliver stereo...
... you use the computer. 7 English # Icon Item 2 Acer Crystal Eye 3 Display screen 4 Empowering key 5 Status indicators 6 Speakers 7 Keyboard 8 Palmrest 9 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Left and right speakers deliver stereo...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Quick Guide
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...; 3-pin 65 W AC 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...
...; 3-pin 65 W AC 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...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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...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 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 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 ...
...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 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 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 ...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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... Bracket 110 Replacing the Left Speaker Module 111 Replacing the Upper Cover 111 Replacing the LCD Module 113 Replacing the Antenna Cables 115 Replacing the Keyboard 117 Replacing the Switch Cover 117 Replacing the WLAN Module 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 119 Replacing the DIMM Modules 120 Replacing the...
... Bracket 110 Replacing the Left Speaker Module 111 Replacing the Upper Cover 111 Replacing the LCD Module 113 Replacing the Antenna Cables 115 Replacing the Keyboard 117 Replacing the Switch Cover 117 Replacing the WLAN Module 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 119 Replacing the DIMM Modules 120 Replacing the...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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...Problems 123 Power On Issue 124 No Display Issue 125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 126 LCD Failure 127 Built-In Keyboard Failure 127 Touchpad Failure 128 Internal Speaker Failure 128 Internal Microphone Failure 130 HDD Not Operating Correctly 131 ODD Failure 132 ... Recovery by Crisis Disk 148 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149 TravelMate 4730/4730G Exploded Diagrams 150 Main Module 150 LCD Module 151 TravelMate 4730/4730G FRU List 152 Model Definition and Configuration 166 TravelMate 4730/4730G Series 166 Test Compatible Components 175 Microsoft® Windows® ...
...Problems 123 Power On Issue 124 No Display Issue 125 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 126 LCD Failure 127 Built-In Keyboard Failure 127 Touchpad Failure 128 Internal Speaker Failure 128 Internal Microphone Failure 130 HDD Not Operating Correctly 131 ODD Failure 132 ... Recovery by Crisis Disk 148 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149 TravelMate 4730/4730G Exploded Diagrams 150 Main Module 150 LCD Module 151 TravelMate 4730/4730G FRU List 152 Model Definition and Configuration 166 TravelMate 4730/4730G Series 166 Test Compatible Components 175 Microsoft® Windows® ...
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... • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions and Weight •...90 W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 Input Devices • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, ...
... • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions and Weight •...90 W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 Input Devices • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, ...
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...video communication (only for sound recording. Comfortable support area for your new computer. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the ...computer's functions and components. Status indicators Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show...
...video communication (only for sound recording. Comfortable support area for your new computer. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show the status of the ...computer's functions and components. Status indicators Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show...
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...Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. WLAN Power Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Lights up when Caps Lock is...Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch Wireless...
...Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. WLAN Power Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Lights up when Caps Lock is...Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch Wireless...
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... embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps....is on embedded keypad. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Type the letters in...
... embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps....is on embedded keypad. Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Type the letters in...
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... < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu.
... < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu.
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... a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center... and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
... a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center... and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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... simultaneously Specification ENE KB926 88-/89-/93-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 NOTE: 5 points position (Display area: 303.7 (H) x 189.8(V)mm) 22 Chapter 1 R/G/B Data, 3 Sync, Signals, Clock (4 pairs LVDS) 262K colors (RGB 6-bit) Min. 40 Typ. ...
... simultaneously Specification ENE KB926 88-/89-/93-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 NOTE: 5 points position (Display area: 303.7 (H) x 189.8(V)mm) 22 Chapter 1 R/G/B Data, 3 Sync, Signals, Clock (4 pairs LVDS) 262K colors (RGB 6-bit) Min. 40 Typ. ...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage...
... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage...
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... Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. Screw List Step Memory Cover...
... Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. Screw List Step Memory Cover...
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Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to release the FFC. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 59. 3. Step Keyboard Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4. Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to the upper case. Lift the keyboard as shown to remove from the chassis. Removing the Keyboard 1. Screw Type 5.
Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to release the FFC. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 59. 3. Step Keyboard Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4. Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to the upper case. Lift the keyboard as shown to remove from the chassis. Removing the Keyboard 1. Screw Type 5.
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Disconnect the Power Board cable from the Power Board. Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. 4. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. NOTE: The left hand securing screw is shared by the eKey Board. Removing the Power Board 1. Chapter 3 61 Remove the keyboard from the chassis.
Disconnect the Power Board cable from the Power Board. Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. 4. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. NOTE: The left hand securing screw is shared by the eKey Board. Removing the Power Board 1. Chapter 3 61 Remove the keyboard from the chassis.
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NOTE: The right hand securing screw is shared by the Power Board. 62 Chapter 3 Screw Type 4. Step Power Board Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Removing the Launch Board 1. Disconnect the Launch Board cable from the Launch Board. Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3.
NOTE: The right hand securing screw is shared by the Power Board. 62 Chapter 3 Screw Type 4. Step Power Board Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Removing the Launch Board 1. Disconnect the Launch Board cable from the Launch Board. Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3.
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Cover to secure. 2. Insert the back of the Switch Cover as shown and 2. Starting from the left, press down to secure. 3. Turn the keyboard over and press down on the Switch lower in place. Replace the two securing screws. Align the FFC with the connector and press the latch down to secure. Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 117
Cover to secure. 2. Insert the back of the Switch Cover as shown and 2. Starting from the left, press down to secure. 3. Turn the keyboard over and press down on the Switch lower in place. Replace the two securing screws. Align the FFC with the connector and press the latch down to secure. Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 117
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...same operation. 3. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 124 No Display Issue Page 125 LCD Failure Page 127 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 127 Touchpad Failure Page 128 Internal Speaker Failure Page 128 Internal Microphone Failure Page 130 ODD Failure Page 132 Rightside USB ...Failure Page 135 Modem Failure Page 135 WLAN/WiMAX Failure Page 136 Bluetooth Failure Page 136 Robson Module Failure Page 137 Acer EasyLaunch Button Failure Page 137 Fingerprint Reader Failure Page 138 Thermal Unit Failure Page 138 HDMI Switch Failure Page 139 Other Functions...
...same operation. 3. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 124 No Display Issue Page 125 LCD Failure Page 127 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 127 Touchpad Failure Page 128 Internal Speaker Failure Page 128 Internal Microphone Failure Page 130 ODD Failure Page 132 Rightside USB ...Failure Page 135 Modem Failure Page 135 WLAN/WiMAX Failure Page 136 Bluetooth Failure Page 136 Robson Module Failure Page 137 Acer EasyLaunch Button Failure Page 137 Fingerprint Reader Failure Page 138 Thermal Unit Failure Page 138 HDMI Switch Failure Page 139 Other Functions...