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...; 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* ... availability) WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
...; 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* ... availability) WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
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... 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™...
... 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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...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 30 Power 33... Boot 35 Exit 36 BIOS Flash Utility 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 39 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Disassembly...
...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 30 Power 33... Boot 35 Exit 36 BIOS Flash Utility 37 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 39 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Disassembly...
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting 123 Common 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 ...Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 147 Clearing Password Check 147 BIOS 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...
Table of Contents Troubleshooting 123 Common 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 ...Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 147 Clearing Password Check 147 BIOS 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...
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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 • 338 (W) x 247 (D) ...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, MS PRO, xD) ...
...; 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 • 338 (W) x 247 (D) ...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, MS PRO, xD) ...
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...the touchpad, keep it - dry and clean. The touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to ...twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left or right a page. Function Execute Left Button (1) Quickly...
...the touchpad, keep it - dry and clean. The touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to ...twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Touchpad Basics (with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move left or right a page. Function Execute Left Button (1) Quickly...
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... on and off. Displays help on hotkeys. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. 14 Chapter 1 Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and... the BIOS utility. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on ...
... on and off. Displays help on hotkeys. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. 14 Chapter 1 Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and... the BIOS utility. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on ...
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...connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated... go to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. You may choose any one 's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy...
...connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Acer GridVista. Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated... go to three applications/websites from a single finger swipe. You may choose any one 's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy...
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...4200 SPL Spec (dBA) 29 31 34 37 40 • Throttling 50%: On= 100°C; V1.07 latest version up to 0718.) BIOS ROM type Flash BIOS ROM size 2MB BIOS package ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU Supported protocols ...8226; Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system...
...4200 SPL Spec (dBA) 29 31 34 37 40 • Throttling 50%: On= 100°C; V1.07 latest version up to 0718.) BIOS ROM type Flash BIOS ROM size 2MB BIOS package ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU Supported protocols ...8226; Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system...
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... refer to parameter values. The default parameter of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the ...Menu is enclosed in square brackets. Press F2 to save any menu, you can also press F10 to enter setup. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. Press during POST (when "Press to ...
... refer to parameter values. The default parameter of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • To choose an item, use the ...Menu is enclosed in square brackets. Press F2 to save any menu, you can also press F10 to enter setup. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. Press during POST (when "Press to ...
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... Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: ST9250827AS 5RG01NK8 Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: v0.16-T6 nVidia NB9M-GS VER62.98.1F.00.00 TravelMate 4730 Acer DCEB0597-DE29-11D3-444C-001B38D96A6F F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item...
... Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: ST9250827AS 5RG01NK8 Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: v0.16-T6 nVidia NB9M-GS VER62.98.1F.00.00 TravelMate 4730 Acer DCEB0597-DE29-11D3-444C-001B38D96A6F F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item...
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...Making incorrect settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to items on these settings at the default values. If making...• ACHI Option ROM Support • SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset Configuration XACPI Table/...
...Making incorrect settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to items on these settings at the default values. If making...• ACHI Option ROM Support • SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug • Channel 1 to configure the various advanced BIOS options. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XBoot Configuration XPeripheral Configuration XIDE Configuration XVideo Configuration XUSB Configuration XChipset Configuration XACPI Table/...
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... • CER • CTO • SEFE • SENFE • SECE • PME Interrupt • PME SCI • Hot Plug SCI • Mini Watchdog Timeout • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 29 Parameter USB Configuration Description Enter the USB Configuration menu. ASF Configuration Enter...
... • CER • CTO • SEFE • SENFE • SECE • PME Interrupt • PME SCI • Hot Plug SCI • Mini Watchdog Timeout • BIOS Boot Timeout • OS Boot Timeout • Power-on wait time Chapter 2 29 Parameter USB Configuration Description Enter the USB Configuration menu. ASF Configuration Enter...
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.../F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to enter setup. Defines whether a password is set , this group happened. When user... password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to change the value of the hard disk password. The user can enter Setup menu only...
.../F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to enter setup. Defines whether a password is set , this group happened. When user... password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to change the value of the hard disk password. The user can enter Setup menu only...
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... to "Set". 4. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the... BIOS Setup Utility. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). After setting the password, the ...
... to "Set". 4. When you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. The password length can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the... BIOS Setup Utility. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. When you can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). After setting the password, the ...
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... ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
... ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to save or discard any changes you to CMOS. 36 Chapter 2 Exit ...
Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to save or discard any changes you to CMOS. 36 Chapter 2 Exit ...
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...: 1. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as the BIOS is required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Press F2 during boot to Memory). BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Use the Phlash utility to...• New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for the following steps to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you run the Phlash utility. ...
...: 1. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as the BIOS is required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Press F2 during boot to Memory). BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not loaded. Use the Phlash utility to...• New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for the following steps to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you run the Phlash utility. ...
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Flash is not connected, the following message displays. 6. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. 4. Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the following message displays. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command. 38 Chapter 2
Flash is not connected, the following message displays. 6. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. 4. Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. NOTE: If the AC power is complete when the following message displays. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command. 38 Chapter 2
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Press 2. 3. Chapter 2 39 Reboot system and key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. See the image below. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays.
Press 2. 3. Chapter 2 39 Reboot system and key in hdd_pw 15494 0 2. Select one upper-case string from the list. 4. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User Password screen. See the image below. Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays.