TravelMate 7230/7530 Quick Guide
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...'s Guide. Follow the instructions on how to functions or features which are marked in the TravelMate product series. 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. Note: Viewing the...
...'s Guide. Follow the instructions on how to functions or features which are marked in the TravelMate product series. 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. Note: Viewing the...
TravelMate 7230/7530 Quick Guide
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... refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details. 13 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 14 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center*... and right) the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 10 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to ...
... refer to "Generic User Guide" for more details. 13 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 14 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center*... and right) the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 10 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to ...
TravelMate 7230/7530 Quick Guide
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... 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™/54 slot • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD...
... 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™/54 slot • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD...
TravelMate 7230/7530 Service Guide
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... for certain models 11 TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities...
... for certain models 11 TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities...
TravelMate 7230/7530 Service Guide
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Table of Contents Removing the Switch Cover 62 Removing the Keyboard 64 Removing the DIMM Modules 65 Removing the Antenna 67 Removing the LCD Module 68 Removing the Switch Board 70 Removing the Upper Cover 71 ... the TouchPad 108 Replacing the Upper Cover 108 Replacing the LCD Module 112 Replacing the Switch Board 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 115 Replacing the Keyboard 116 Replacing the Switch Cover 116 Replacing the Turbo RAM Module 117 Replacing the WLAN Module 118 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 118 Replacing...
Table of Contents Removing the Switch Cover 62 Removing the Keyboard 64 Removing the DIMM Modules 65 Removing the Antenna 67 Removing the LCD Module 68 Removing the Switch Board 70 Removing the Upper Cover 71 ... the TouchPad 108 Replacing the Upper Cover 108 Replacing the LCD Module 112 Replacing the Switch Board 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 115 Replacing the Keyboard 116 Replacing the Switch Cover 116 Replacing the Turbo RAM Module 117 Replacing the WLAN Module 118 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 118 Replacing...
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Table of Contents 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 USB Failure (Rightside ... 147 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 148 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149 TravelMate 7530/7230 Exploded Diagrams 150 Upper/ Lower Cover 150 LCD Panel 151 TravelMate 7530/7230 FRU List 153 Screw List 164 Model Definition and Configuration 166 TravelMate 7530/7230 Series 166 Test Compatible Components 167 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment...
Table of Contents 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 USB Failure (Rightside ... 147 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 148 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149 TravelMate 7530/7230 Exploded Diagrams 150 Upper/ Lower Cover 150 LCD Panel 151 TravelMate 7530/7230 FRU List 153 Screw List 164 Model Definition and Configuration 166 TravelMate 7530/7230 Series 166 Test Compatible Components 167 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment...
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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...8226; Energy Star 4.0 Input Devices • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™/54 slot • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD...
...• 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...8226; Energy Star 4.0 Input Devices • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™/54 slot • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD...
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...the status of the computer's functions and components. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to remove/install the card. Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Closed Front View No. 1 2 Icon Item 5-in-1 card reader Latch Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), ...MS PRO), xD-Picture Card. No. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) TouchPad Keyboard Status indicators Productivity Keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Turns the computer on and off. For ...
...the status of the computer's functions and components. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to remove/install the card. Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology Closed Front View No. 1 2 Icon Item 5-in-1 card reader Latch Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), ...MS PRO), xD-Picture Card. No. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) TouchPad Keyboard Status indicators Productivity Keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Turns the computer on and off. For ...
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...Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer...: The light shows green when in AC mode. Enables/disables the wireless function. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) P Programmable key User-programmable 10 ...
...Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer...: The light shows green when in AC mode. Enables/disables the wireless function. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) P Programmable key User-programmable 10 ...
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... normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on embedded keypad. Chapter 1 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or ... the keys. Num Lock off . Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is in a normal manner.
... normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on embedded keypad. Chapter 1 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up or ... the keys. Num Lock off . Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is in a normal manner.
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... the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Application This key has the same effect as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Application This key has the same effect as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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...: This function varies by the operating system version. Press any key to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . center of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for certain models) You can locate... and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. center of the keyboard. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the ...
...: This function varies by the operating system version. Press any key to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . center of the keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for certain models) You can locate... and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. center of the keyboard. To activate hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the ...
TravelMate 7230/7530 Service Guide
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... Type Package Block Size Supply Current Specification WND W25X80VSSIG or pin compatible device One 8-pin SOP package 1Mbyte FLASH ROM W25X80VSSIG is used for BIOS, keyboard encoder and power controller codes. After posting system, the shadow RAM function will be enabled. It occupies system memory area E0000-FFFFF. WND 4MB CMOS...
... Type Package Block Size Supply Current Specification WND W25X80VSSIG or pin compatible device One 8-pin SOP package 1Mbyte FLASH ROM W25X80VSSIG is used for BIOS, keyboard encoder and power controller codes. After posting system, the shadow RAM function will be enabled. It occupies system memory area E0000-FFFFF. WND 4MB CMOS...
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LAN Interface LAN Chipset Features Item Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Features MDC Card Type Features Item Camera Vendor Item Model Name Type Dimension (L x W x H mm) Sensor...8226; Support 3Mbps enhanced data rate • USB 2.0 full-speed compliant interface • Very low power consumption • Led indicator built-in Specification New Acer proprietary keyboard (TM Flat Number KB) 88/89 keys with 101/102 key emulation Support Windows keys and Application keys • Standard pitch, 2.5 mm travel length ...
LAN Interface LAN Chipset Features Item Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Features MDC Card Type Features Item Camera Vendor Item Model Name Type Dimension (L x W x H mm) Sensor...8226; Support 3Mbps enhanced data rate • USB 2.0 full-speed compliant interface • Very low power consumption • Led indicator built-in Specification New Acer proprietary keyboard (TM Flat Number KB) 88/89 keys with 101/102 key emulation Support Windows keys and Application keys • Standard pitch, 2.5 mm travel length ...
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For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly ...
For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly ...
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.... Chapter 3 47 For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables...
.... Chapter 3 47 For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables...
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Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Switch Cover Remove Keyboard Remove DIMMs Remove LCD Module Remove Switch Board Remove Upper Cover Remove Lower Cover Remove Fingerprint Reader Remove Speakers/Mic cable Remove Launch Board Remove ...
Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Switch Cover Remove Keyboard Remove DIMMs Remove LCD Module Remove Switch Board Remove Upper Cover Remove Lower Cover Remove Fingerprint Reader Remove Speakers/Mic cable Remove Launch Board Remove ...
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Grasp the keyboard and firmly lift up to remove the keyboard. 64 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 62. 2. Turn the keyboard over and disconnect both sides of the keyboard cable from the mainboard to remove. 3.
Grasp the keyboard and firmly lift up to remove the keyboard. 64 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 62. 2. Turn the keyboard over and disconnect both sides of the keyboard cable from the mainboard to remove. 3.
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Loosen the captive screw on page 64. 2. Remove the plate to release the DIMM module. Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Keyboard" on the keyboard plate. 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to access the DIMM modules. 4. Removing the DIMM Modules 1.
Loosen the captive screw on page 64. 2. Remove the plate to release the DIMM module. Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Keyboard" on the keyboard plate. 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to access the DIMM modules. 4. Removing the DIMM Modules 1.
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See "Removing the Antenna" on page 51. 3. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*L6.5 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 6. Removing the LCD Module 1. Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 67. 5. Disconnect the LCD cable from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 64. 4. Remove the two securing screws from the top panel. 68 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 2.
See "Removing the Antenna" on page 51. 3. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*L6.5 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 6. Removing the LCD Module 1. Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 67. 5. Disconnect the LCD cable from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 64. 4. Remove the two securing screws from the top panel. 68 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 2.