TravelMate 4730/4730G Quick Guide
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...Help and Support menu. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you purchased. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will ...occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the TravelMate product series. This guide contains detailed information on...
...Help and Support menu. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, Audio, etc. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you purchased. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User's Guide will ...occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the TravelMate product series. This guide contains detailed information on...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Quick Guide
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... like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for more details. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. 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, center* and right) 10 Touchpad 11 Power...
... like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for more details. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. 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, center* and right) 10 Touchpad 11 Power...
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® ...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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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, ...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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... audio output. Status indicators Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you use the computer. 5 For entering data into your hands when you around your new computer. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for certain models). Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Empowering key...
... audio output. Status indicators Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show you use the computer. 5 For entering data into your hands when you around your new computer. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for certain models). Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Empowering key...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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... active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 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...-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are application buttons. Lights up when Num Lock is charging...
... active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 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...-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. These buttons are application buttons. Lights up when Num Lock is charging...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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...you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications....while using cursorcontrol keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on the keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be...
...you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications....while using cursorcontrol keys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on the keys. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be...
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...; Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Chapter 1 13 it opens the key application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
...; Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Chapter 1 13 it opens the key application's context menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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... symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the...
... symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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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 Vertical Stripe Normally White 200 Typ. (5 points average) 170 Min. (5 points average) (see ...
... 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 Vertical Stripe Normally White 200 Typ. (5 points average) 170 Min. (5 points average) (see ...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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... that order. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off...
... that order. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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... gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that order. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing. MA000005YG0 MMCK20060G0 MA000005YG0 MA0000060G0...
... gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that order. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing. MA000005YG0 MMCK20060G0 MA000005YG0 MA0000060G0...
TravelMate 4730/4730G Service Guide
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See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 46. 2. Step Keyboard Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4. Screw Type 5. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 59. 3. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to release the FFC. 60 Chapter 3 Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to the upper case. Lift the keyboard as shown to remove from the chassis.
See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 46. 2. Step Keyboard Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4. Screw Type 5. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 59. 3. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to release the FFC. 60 Chapter 3 Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to the upper case. Lift the keyboard as shown to remove from the chassis.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. Removing the Power Board 1. Disconnect the Power Board cable from the Power Board. Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. 4. Chapter 3 61 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. NOTE: The left hand securing screw is shared by the eKey Board. Remove the keyboard from the chassis.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. Removing the Power Board 1. Disconnect the Power Board cable from the Power Board. Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. 4. Chapter 3 61 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. NOTE: The left hand securing screw is shared by the eKey Board. Remove the keyboard from the chassis.
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Step Power Board Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Removing the Launch Board 1. Disconnect the Launch Board cable from the Launch Board. Screw Type 4. Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. NOTE: The right hand securing screw is shared by the Power Board. 62 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3.
Step Power Board Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Removing the Launch Board 1. Disconnect the Launch Board cable from the Launch Board. Screw Type 4. Remove the two securing screws from the mainboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 2. NOTE: The right hand securing screw is shared by the Power Board. 62 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3.
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Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Turn the keyboard over and press down to secure. 2. Starting from the left, press down to secure. 3. Align the FFC with the connector and press the latch down on the Switch lower in place. Replace the two securing screws. Cover to secure. Insert the back of the Switch Cover as shown and 2. Chapter 3 117 Replacing the Keyboard 1.
Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Turn the keyboard over and press down to secure. 2. Starting from the left, press down to secure. 3. Align the FFC with the connector and press the latch down on the Switch lower in place. Replace the two securing screws. Cover to secure. Insert the back of the Switch Cover as shown and 2. Chapter 3 117 Replacing the Keyboard 1.
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...as possible. 2. 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...
...as possible. 2. 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...