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...to remove/install the card. Note: Push to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active. accepts CDs or DVDs. Ejects the optical disk from digital TVtuner devices. (only for certain models) Connects to a phone line. ...Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject...
...to remove/install the card. Note: Push to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active. accepts CDs or DVDs. Ejects the optical disk from digital TVtuner devices. (only for certain models) Connects to a phone line. ...Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject...
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...* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT* 2.5" hard disk drive Intel® Turbo memory 2GB supported* Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5-in-1 card reader Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo....69 x 1.61/1.73 inches) 3.90 kg (8.59 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
...* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS* NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT* 2.5" hard disk drive Intel® Turbo memory 2GB supported* Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5-in-1 card reader Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo....69 x 1.61/1.73 inches) 3.90 kg (8.59 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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... 9300M GS / 9600M GT* Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layerdrive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Audio • • •... Dolby-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer...
... 9300M GS / 9600M GT* Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layerdrive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Audio • • •... Dolby-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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...1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to a phone line. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 Chapter 1 USB mouse, USB ...camera). Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . accepts CDs or DVDs. button Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Optical...
...1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to a phone line. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 Chapter 1 USB mouse, USB ...camera). Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . accepts CDs or DVDs. button Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Optical...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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IDE1 : Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S 3 . Press to move it up the list. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot priority order: 1. USB CDROM : Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item ... Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 37 Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. USB FDD : 4. USB HDD : 6. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to...
IDE1 : Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S 3 . Press to move it up the list. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot priority order: 1. USB CDROM : Boot Rev. 3.5 Exit Item ... Item F9 Setup Default ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 37 Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. USB FDD : 4. USB HDD : 6. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 44). 8. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on page 128. 3. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Power On Issue" on page 131. 5. Chapter 4 129 Do not ...by pressing Fn+F5 (on page 197. On this model). Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Remove any stored power by one until the failure point is selected. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions...
If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 44). 8. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on page 128. 3. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Power On Issue" on page 131. 5. Chapter 4 129 Do not ...by pressing Fn+F5 (on page 197. On this model). Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Remove any stored power by one until the failure point is selected. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions...
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...on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. Minimize or close all Windows. If HDD information is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Adjust the brightness to determine that the computer is faulty and should ...be replaced. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. If ...
...on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. Minimize or close all Windows. If HDD information is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Adjust the brightness to determine that the computer is faulty and should ...be replaced. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. If ...
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...displays. Click Next. g. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Remove any key to start to the operating system DVD. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. Chapter 4 135 ...insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on page 44. h. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. For more information...
...displays. Click Next. g. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Remove any key to start to the operating system DVD. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. Chapter 4 135 ...insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on page 44. h. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. For more information...
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... symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not play when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn correctly • DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps • Optical drive not found or not active: • Not shown in My Computer or the BIOS...
... symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not play when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn correctly • DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps • Optical drive not found or not active: • Not shown in My Computer or the BIOS...
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...System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. c. d. c. Try closing some applications. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in the drive tray and that AutoPlay is visible. 2. Check that the ... a. If a device displays a down list. Try an alternate disc in the lists, try the operation again. 2. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties, then click the DVD Region tab. Check that the Regional Code is correct for burning discs is not removed from the item in the...
...System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. c. d. c. Try closing some applications. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in the drive tray and that AutoPlay is visible. 2. Check that the ... a. If a device displays a down list. Try an alternate disc in the lists, try the operation again. 2. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties, then click the DVD Region tab. Check that the Regional Code is correct for burning discs is not removed from the item in the...
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... right-click ATA Device 0. Replace the ODD. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. d. b. Check for the other discs. Retry reading the CD or DVD. Play a DVD movie f. Replace the ODD. Ensure that the entry is probably defective and should be... read when inserted in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Turn off the power and ...
... right-click ATA Device 0. Replace the ODD. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. d. b. Check for the other discs. Retry reading the CD or DVD. Play a DVD movie f. Replace the ODD. Ensure that the entry is probably defective and should be... read when inserted in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Turn off the power and ...
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... • Logitech Freedom 2.4CordlessJoystick • 5 in 1 • HR8-U2M MS/MS-PRO/DUO FUJITSU USB2.0 HDD • YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive • MP5125A DVD+RW/+R • NETAC 1G • Transcend 2G • IBM USB2.0 Device • Panasonic YD-8U10 USB1.0 Device • BELKIN USB1.1...Buffal0 WZR2-G300N(n) Bluetooth Test Type Mouse Device specification • ACER Bluetooth Mouse • Darfon Bluetooth Mouse (Ferrari 1000) Appendix B 195 Type Printer Scanner Speaker Joystick Card Reader HDD DVD CD/RW Handy Drive FDD HUB Device specification • Epson Stylus C65 Printer •...
... • Logitech Freedom 2.4CordlessJoystick • 5 in 1 • HR8-U2M MS/MS-PRO/DUO FUJITSU USB2.0 HDD • YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive • MP5125A DVD+RW/+R • NETAC 1G • Transcend 2G • IBM USB2.0 Device • Panasonic YD-8U10 USB1.0 Device • BELKIN USB1.1...Buffal0 WZR2-G300N(n) Bluetooth Test Type Mouse Device specification • ACER Bluetooth Mouse • Darfon Bluetooth Mouse (Ferrari 1000) Appendix B 195 Type Printer Scanner Speaker Joystick Card Reader HDD DVD CD/RW Handy Drive FDD HUB Device specification • Epson Stylus C65 Printer •...
