Aspire 7730 Series Quick Guide
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...5 First things first We would like to thank you get started with language such as "only for certain models". The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. Your guides To help you purchased. If Adobe Reader is...and functions of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on your new computer. Follow the instructions on your notebook. The ...
...5 First things first We would like to thank you get started with language such as "only for certain models". The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. Your guides To help you purchased. If Adobe Reader is...and functions of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on your new computer. Follow the instructions on your notebook. The ...
Aspire 7730 Series Quick Guide
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... center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver...
... center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver...
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13 English Communication Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth...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-...
13 English Communication Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth...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-...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... 60 Main Unit Disassembly Process 62 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 62 Removing the Switch Cover 63 Removing the Switch Board 64 Removing the Keyboard 65 Removing the Modem Module 65 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 67 Removing the LCD Module 69 Removing the Upper Cover...Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 109 Replacing the Speaker Module 111 Replacing the Upper Cover 111 Replacing the Modem Module 115 Replacing the Keyboard 116 Replacing the Switch Cover 117 Replacing the ODD Module 118 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module...
... 60 Main Unit Disassembly Process 62 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 62 Removing the Switch Cover 63 Removing the Switch Board 64 Removing the Keyboard 65 Removing the Modem Module 65 Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 67 Removing the LCD Module 69 Removing the Upper Cover...Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 109 Replacing the Speaker Module 111 Replacing the Upper Cover 111 Replacing the Modem Module 115 Replacing the Keyboard 116 Replacing the Switch Cover 117 Replacing the ODD Module 118 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module...
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...Common Problems 127 Power On Issue 128 No Display Issue 129 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 130 LCD Failure 131 Built-In Keyboard Failure 131 Touch Pad Failure 132 Internal Speaker Failure 132 Internal Microphone Failure 134 HDD Not Operating Correctly 135 ODD Failure 136... 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 ...
...Common Problems 127 Power On Issue 128 No Display Issue 129 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 130 LCD Failure 131 Built-In Keyboard Failure 131 Touch Pad Failure 132 Internal Speaker Failure 132 Internal Microphone Failure 134 HDD Not Operating Correctly 135 ODD Failure 136... 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 ...
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...174; 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W...; Energy Star 4.0 Special keys and controls • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touch Pad pointing device • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ • Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys •...
...174; 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W...; Energy Star 4.0 Special keys and controls • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touch Pad pointing device • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ • Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys •...
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... control. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. No. 9 10 11 12 13... 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as...
... control. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. No. 9 10 11 12 13... 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as...
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... LAN communication. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are pre-set the...
... LAN communication. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Indicators The computer has several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are pre-set the...
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... does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while typing...cursorcontrol keys. When Num Lock is on Type numbers in uppercase. Num Lock off . 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. Lock Keys and ...
... does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while typing...cursorcontrol keys. When Num Lock is on Type numbers in uppercase. Num Lock off . 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. Lock Keys and ...
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... dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. Chapter 1 13 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
... dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. Chapter 1 13 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
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... system version. • Chapter 1 15 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Hold and then press the key at the upper...-center of your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign...
... system version. • Chapter 1 15 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Hold and then press the key at the upper...-center of your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign...
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...'s recommended value. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to set up: 1. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Enjoy the convenience of the second monitor is set the four... easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Drag and drop each display from the ...
...'s recommended value. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to set up: 1. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Enjoy the convenience of the second monitor is set the four... easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Drag and drop each display from the ...
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... Rev 1.2 Share BIOS flash memory5.Support for SPI flash memories Host-controlled CIR Port High-accuracy, high-speed ADC Up to 84 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wake-up events. 16-bit RISC core, with up to 4 Mbytes of external address space, and running at up to 25...
... Rev 1.2 Share BIOS flash memory5.Support for SPI flash memories Host-controlled CIR Port High-accuracy, high-speed ADC Up to 84 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a variety of wake-up events. 16-bit RISC core, with up to 4 Mbytes of external address space, and running at up to 25...
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...camera module Specification TruePrint® and TrueMatch® Technology. Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously MDC Card Chipset Features Item Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Item Features ... 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 5100/5300 •...
...camera module Specification TruePrint® and TrueMatch® Technology. Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously MDC Card Chipset Features Item Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Item Features ... 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 5100/5300 •...
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... the battery pack. Observe the order of the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part Number M2.5*8 (NL...
... the battery pack. Observe the order of the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part Number M2.5*8 (NL...
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For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. MA000005YG0 MMCK20060G0 MA000005YG0 MA0000060G0 MAAA03032G0 MA000002NG0 MA0000060G0 Chapter 3 45 Screw List Step Memory Cover HDD Cover ...
For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. MA000005YG0 MMCK20060G0 MA000005YG0 MA0000060G0 MAAA03032G0 MA000002NG0 MA0000060G0 Chapter 3 45 Screw List Step Memory Cover HDD Cover ...
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Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on a clean surface. Remove the Switch Cover. Lift the keyboard over and disconnect the keyboard FFC. 4. Remove the Keyboard. Chapter 3 65 Removing the Modem Module 1. Remove the keyboard and place it on page 65. Grasp the keyboard and lift up to remove. 3. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 63. 2.
Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on a clean surface. Remove the Switch Cover. Lift the keyboard over and disconnect the keyboard FFC. 4. Remove the Keyboard. Chapter 3 65 Removing the Modem Module 1. Remove the keyboard and place it on page 65. Grasp the keyboard and lift up to remove. 3. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 63. 2.
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... page 54. 2. Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables. Gently pull the Antenna Cables through the HDD housing. 6. Remove the WLAN Module. Remove the Keyboard. See "Removing the MXM Module" on page 58. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module" on page 51. 4. Do not pull on the cable itself ...
... page 54. 2. Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables. Gently pull the Antenna Cables through the HDD housing. 6. Remove the WLAN Module. Remove the Keyboard. See "Removing the MXM Module" on page 58. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module" on page 51. 4. Do not pull on the cable itself ...
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Turn the computer on its side, and feed cables through . Pull the cables completely through to the upperside. 9. Remove Keyboard from this image. 68 Chapter 3 Gently pull the MIC and Speaker cables through the HDD housing. 8. 7.
Turn the computer on its side, and feed cables through . Pull the cables completely through to the upperside. 9. Remove Keyboard from this image. 68 Chapter 3 Gently pull the MIC and Speaker cables through the HDD housing. 8. 7.