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...and place of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. TravelMate 4730 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of merchantability ... provided below. Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer.
...and place of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. TravelMate 4730 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of merchantability ... provided below. Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer.
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12 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • Graphics • • Storage • subsystem • • • Audio • • • •...drive* • 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* WiFIi®/...
12 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • Graphics • • Storage • subsystem • • • Audio • • • •...drive* • 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* WiFIi®/...
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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models". English 13 Dimensions Power subsystem Input devices I/O interface Environment 338 (W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm (13.31 (W) x 9.72 (D) x 1.22...* • 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 •...
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models". English 13 Dimensions Power subsystem Input devices I/O interface Environment 338 (W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm (13.31 (W) x 9.72 (D) x 1.22...* • 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 •...
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...Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior ...written permission of merchantability or fitness for any defect in the software. Any Acer Incorporated software described in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
...Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior ...written permission of merchantability or fitness for any defect in the software. Any Acer Incorporated software described in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
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IV 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
IV 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. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. 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 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Advanced 28 Security...
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 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Information 26 Main 27 Advanced 28 Security...
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...Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of the computer's many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics • 14.1" WXGA 1280... double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1
...Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of the computer's many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display and graphics • 14.1" WXGA 1280... double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1
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• Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. Chapter 1 3 The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 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.
• Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. Chapter 1 3 The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 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.
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... launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same effect as described. Chapter 1 13 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function...
... launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same effect as described. Chapter 1 13 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function...
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... compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU Supported protocols • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, ...Cache Item Cache controller Cache size CPU 6MB L2 Cache on CPU Specification 18 Chapter 1 OFF=90°C • BIOS OS shut down at 105°C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package Specification Intel Cantiga GM / PM FSB: 667 / 800 / 1066 MHz...
... compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU Supported protocols • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.0, ...Cache Item Cache controller Cache size CPU 6MB L2 Cache on CPU Specification 18 Chapter 1 OFF=90°C • BIOS OS shut down at 105°C; Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item Core logic CPU package Specification Intel Cantiga GM / PM FSB: 667 / 800 / 1066 MHz...
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On above specifications. You may combine DIMMs with two 2GB SODIMM) Two DDR SODIMM DDR II 667 only (GL), 667/800 (GM,PM) SDRAM You can install memory ... Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Specification Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
On above specifications. You may combine DIMMs with two 2GB SODIMM) Two DDR SODIMM DDR II 667 only (GL), 667/800 (GM,PM) SDRAM You can install memory ... Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Specification Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
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...), 1x2 WiMAX Over-The-Air Provisioning, Management and Upgrade Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Interface Type Capacity (GB) Spindle speed (RPM) Specification SATA Hybrid HDD 120/160/200/250/320 5400 RPM 20 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location ...0.1% BER (Max) -10dBm 3.3V+/-0.3V USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Vendor and Model Wireless LAN Standards Operating Frequency WLAN Data Rate Modulation Schemes Specification Broadcom BCM4312 Module IEEE 802.11b/11g standard 2.400 - 2.483. 5 GHz ISM band 802.11g: 54Mbps with fall back of 11, 5.5, 2, ...
...), 1x2 WiMAX Over-The-Air Provisioning, Management and Upgrade Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Interface Type Capacity (GB) Spindle speed (RPM) Specification SATA Hybrid HDD 120/160/200/250/320 5400 RPM 20 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location ...0.1% BER (Max) -10dBm 3.3V+/-0.3V USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Vendor and Model Wireless LAN Standards Operating Frequency WLAN Data Rate Modulation Schemes Specification Broadcom BCM4312 Module IEEE 802.11b/11g standard 2.400 - 2.483. 5 GHz ISM band 802.11g: 54Mbps with fall back of 11, 5.5, 2, ...
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... Max. 320 max. (W) x 206 max. (H) x 5.5 max.(T). Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work 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 R/G/B... Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Sanyo TM-2007A Li-Ion 4400mAh 6 3S2P Specification Sony TM-2007A Li-Ion 7200mAh 9 3S3P LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display...
... Max. 320 max. (W) x 206 max. (H) x 5.5 max.(T). Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work 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 R/G/B... Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Sanyo TM-2007A Li-Ion 4400mAh 6 3S2P Specification Sony TM-2007A Li-Ion 7200mAh 9 3S3P LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display...
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... rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (KHz) YEC YNV-C01H 9 ~ 20 0.08 ~ 0.6 Typical 680 2.0 ~ 6.8 (mA) 45~70 Specification AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 100~240Vac,50~60 Hz 1.7A No damage Meet EPA Energy Star level-4 requirement System Power Management Features Item... Specification • Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode, by time out or by hot key • HDD Local Stand-By mode by time ...
... rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (KHz) YEC YNV-C01H 9 ~ 20 0.08 ~ 0.6 Typical 680 2.0 ~ 6.8 (mA) 45~70 Specification AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification 100~240Vac,50~60 Hz 1.7A No damage Meet EPA Energy Star level-4 requirement System Power Management Features Item... Specification • Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode, by time out or by hot key • HDD Local Stand-By mode by time ...
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.... Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is subject to run Setup. Read this utility.
.... Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of F12 Boot Menu is subject to run Setup. Read this utility.
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... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] 4095 MB [256MB] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is from LAN (remote server). VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to...
... System Date Total Memory Video Memory InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [13:04:04] [06/04/2008] 4095 MB [256MB] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help This is from LAN (remote server). VGA Memory size=32 MB Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to...
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... Port 1 XPCI Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Enter the IDE Configuration menu. Submenu Items • Numlock • Zip Emulation Type • Serial Port A • Infrared Port • Azalia...
... Port 1 XPCI Express Root Port 2 XPCI Express Root Port 3 XPCI Express Root Port 4 XPCI Express Root Port 5 XPCI Express Root Port 6 [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Configures Boot Settings. Enter the IDE Configuration menu. Submenu Items • Numlock • Zip Emulation Type • Serial Port A • Infrared Port • Azalia...
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... Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Power on password [Enabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to reset it. 30...
... Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Power on password [Enabled] Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of password must be grayed out if the user password was used to reset it. 30...
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... Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. ACPI S3: W ake on PME W ake on Modem Ring Auto wake on S5 Quickly S4 Resume [Enabled] [Enabled...
... Description Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XAdvanced CPU Control XPlatform Power Management Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help These items control various CPU parameters. ACPI S3: W ake on PME W ake on Modem Ring Auto wake on S5 Quickly S4 Resume [Enabled] [Enabled...
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USB CDROM : Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to escape the menu F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ ...
USB CDROM : Rev. 3.5 Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to escape the menu F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ ...