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...only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be liable for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 4730Z/4330 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 07/2008 ...and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2008. The serial number and model number are used herein for a particular purpose. Aspire 4730Z/4330 ...
...only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be liable for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 4730Z/4330 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 07/2008 ...and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2008. The serial number and model number are used herein for a particular purpose. Aspire 4730Z/4330 ...
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... expansion options and troubleshooting. For more on such subjects as provided in the specific warranty information contained in the AcerSystem User Guide nothing contained in these guides shall constitute a representation or warranty by Acer with regard to the product you purchased. Your guides To help you to ...or features which are marked in the model you purchased. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your safety and comfort. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for ...
... expansion options and troubleshooting. For more on such subjects as provided in the specific warranty information contained in the AcerSystem User Guide nothing contained in these guides shall constitute a representation or warranty by Acer with regard to the product you purchased. Your guides To help you to ...or features which are marked in the model you purchased. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your safety and comfort. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for ...
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10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • • • • System memory • • Display • Graphics • • Storage • subsystem • • ...® Dual-Core processor* Intel® Celeron® processor* Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two...
10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • • • • • System memory • • Display • Graphics • • Storage • subsystem • • ...® Dual-Core processor* Intel® Celeron® processor* Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two...
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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 11 Power • subsystem • • • ...
Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 11 Power • subsystem • • • ...
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...Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or...Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is . Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. III...
...Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or...Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is . Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. III...
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IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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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 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Security 30 Boot...
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 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Security 30 Boot...
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...Mouse Failure 143 Other Failures 143 Intermittent Problems 144 Undetermined Problems 144 POST Codes Tables 145 Sec 145 Memory 145 BDS & Specific action 146 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 147 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 147 Each SmmDriver entry ... Disk 154 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 155 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Exploded Diagrams 156 Main Module 156 LCD Module 157 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 FRU List 158 Screw List 165 Model Definition and Configuration 166 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Series 166 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows...
...Mouse Failure 143 Other Failures 143 Intermittent Problems 144 Undetermined Problems 144 POST Codes Tables 145 Sec 145 Memory 145 BDS & Specific action 146 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 147 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 147 Each SmmDriver entry ... Disk 154 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 155 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Exploded Diagrams 156 Main Module 156 LCD Module 157 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 FRU List 158 Screw List 165 Model Definition and Configuration 166 Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Series 166 Test Compatible Components 177 Microsoft® Windows...
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... processor* • Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB using two ...8226; 5-in-1 card reader Audio Two built-in 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 feature: NOTE:...
... processor* • Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB using two ...8226; 5-in-1 card reader Audio Two built-in 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 feature: NOTE:...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3 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. • • Modem (RJ-11) port • • DC-in jack for reference only.
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Chapter 1 3 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. • • Modem (RJ-11) port • • DC-in jack for reference only.
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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 ...
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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 ...
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OFF=78°C • OS shut down at 90°C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package Specification • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor based Intel® Celeron processor and Intel® Pentium processor, 667-MHz FSB support on Cantiga GL40 platform ...
OFF=78°C • OS shut down at 90°C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package Specification • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor based Intel® Celeron processor and Intel® Pentium processor, 667-MHz FSB support on Cantiga GL40 platform ...
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BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols Specification InsydeH20 v1.03-T2 Flash 1 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3...Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Specification Built in L2 Cache dependent on CPU Specification Built in 0 MB on board 2 2 GB 4 GB GL40 supporting DDR II 667 SDRAM memory interface / PM40 ...
BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols Specification InsydeH20 v1.03-T2 Flash 1 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3...Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Specification Built in L2 Cache dependent on CPU Specification Built in 0 MB on board 2 2 GB 4 GB GL40 supporting DDR II 667 SDRAM memory interface / PM40 ...
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...connector location Features Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Protocol Interface Connector type Specification • Cantiga GL: Intel Integrated Graphic • Cantiga PM: MXM Graphic Adopter • Estimated 400-MHz core render clock @ 1.05-V core voltage Specification Realtek RTL8111C-GR 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side PCI-E... Giga LAN Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5) No ASF 2.0/iAMT 4.0 Specification Broadcom 2045 & Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth 2.0 Mini USB module and built-in antenna Mini USB 20 Chapter 1 On above table, the configuration ...
...connector location Features Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Protocol Interface Connector type Specification • Cantiga GL: Intel Integrated Graphic • Cantiga PM: MXM Graphic Adopter • Estimated 400-MHz core render clock @ 1.05-V core voltage Specification Realtek RTL8111C-GR 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side PCI-E... Giga LAN Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5) No ASF 2.0/iAMT 4.0 Specification Broadcom 2045 & Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth 2.0 Mini USB module and built-in antenna Mini USB 20 Chapter 1 On above table, the configuration ...
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...) 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Specifications Hitachi 5K350-250 5K350-160 5K350-120 Segate ST9250827AS ST9160827AS ST9120817AS Segate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Capacity (MB) 250, 160, 120 Bytes per sector... 512 Data heads 4, 3, 2 Drive Format Disks 2, 2, 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) 643 ~ 665 I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) 150 / 300 DC ...
...) 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Specifications Hitachi 5K350-250 5K350-160 5K350-120 Segate ST9250827AS ST9160827AS ST9120817AS Segate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Capacity (MB) 250, 160, 120 Bytes per sector... 512 Data heads 4, 3, 2 Drive Format Disks 2, 2, 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) 643 ~ 665 I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) 150 / 300 DC ...
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... Module Item Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Mode Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specifications 400 ~ 794 typical 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 150 maximum 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 maximum 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±...;5% Specification Sony DL 24X CRX890S Toshiba DL 24X TS-L463A Drawer type SATA PIO Mode4 2 MB • CD 3,600 KB/sec • CD 3,600 KB/sec ...
... Module Item Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Mode Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Maximum Read Speed Formats Supported Power Supply Voltage Allowance Specifications 400 ~ 794 typical 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 150 maximum 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 maximum 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±...;5% Specification Sony DL 24X CRX890S Toshiba DL 24X TS-L463A Drawer type SATA PIO Mode4 2 MB • CD 3,600 KB/sec • CD 3,600 KB/sec ...
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... rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max...DC 5 V +/- 5% Card Reader Chipset Features Item Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification JMICRON JMB385 Combo (SD/MMC/MS/MS Duo/MS-HG (1/4/8-bit) & xD access) supports D3 Enhancement (D3E) mode REALTEK ALC268 Onboard Stereo 2 Channel ...
... rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max...DC 5 V +/- 5% Card Reader Chipset Features Item Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification JMICRON JMB385 Combo (SD/MMC/MS/MS Duo/MS-HG (1/4/8-bit) & xD access) supports D3 Enhancement (D3E) mode REALTEK ALC268 Onboard Stereo 2 Channel ...
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... model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Sanyo AS07A Sony AS07A Simplo AS07A Panasonic AS07A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Specification Specification LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area ...Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Specification LG.Philips/LP141WX3, AUO/B141EW04 V4, Chimei/N141I3 - L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01 14.1 inches 303.74 x 189.84 mm 1280 x...
... model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Sanyo AS07A Sony AS07A Simplo AS07A Panasonic AS07A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Specification Specification LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area ...Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Specification LG.Philips/LP141WX3, AUO/B141EW04 V4, Chimei/N141I3 - L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01 14.1 inches 303.74 x 189.84 mm 1280 x...
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...) greater than 262144 Minimum: 40/40, Typical: 45/45 Minimum: 10/30, Typical: 20/35 0 to +50 -20 to +60 LCD Camera Item Specification Vendor Focusing range Bison BN30V4O7-010 Fixed Sirtek CN0314-SN30-OV03-1 40 cm to infinity Dimension (L x W x H mm) Sensor Pixel Resolution W9 * L65... (k Hz) YEC YNV-C01H N/A 9~20(V) Typical 0.33(mA) Typical 650 Vrms MAX. 6.8mA 45~65 (KHz) Specification AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 100~240Vac/ 50-60Hz 1.5A No damage Meet EPA level-4 requirement System Power Management Features Item...
...) greater than 262144 Minimum: 40/40, Typical: 45/45 Minimum: 10/30, Typical: 20/35 0 to +50 -20 to +60 LCD Camera Item Specification Vendor Focusing range Bison BN30V4O7-010 Fixed Sirtek CN0314-SN30-OV03-1 40 cm to infinity Dimension (L x W x H mm) Sensor Pixel Resolution W9 * L65... (k Hz) YEC YNV-C01H N/A 9~20(V) Typical 0.33(mA) Typical 650 Vrms MAX. 6.8mA 45~65 (KHz) Specification AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 100~240Vac/ 50-60Hz 1.5A No damage Meet EPA level-4 requirement System Power Management Features Item...
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... 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to different models. Press F2 to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility There...
... 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is subject to different models. Press F2 to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility There...