Acer Aspire 7730 Series User manual

Aspire 7730 Series
Quick Guide

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Aspire 7730 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 04/2008
Aspire 7730 Series Notebook PC
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Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:
Product name: Notebook PC
Model number: ZY6
Machine type: Aspire 7730
SKU number: Aspire 7730-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)
Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation
Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA
Contact person: Acer Representitive
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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CE Declaration of Conformity
We,
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District,
Shanghai, China
Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai
Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone]
E-mail: eas[email protected]w
Hereby declare that:
Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following
EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure
that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements.
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized
standards:
•EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class B
•EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003
•EN55013:2001 + A1:2003 + A2:2005 (Applied to product with TV function)
•EN55020:2007 (Applied to product with TV function)
•EN61000-3-2:2000 + A2:2005, Class D
•EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized
standard:
•EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004
•EN60065:2002 (Applied to product with TV function)
Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the followingharmonized
standard:
CE Issued Date: 29 February 2008
Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: ZY6 Machine Type: Aspire 7730
SKU Number: Aspire 7730-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z)
•Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety
•EN60950-1:2001+ A11:2004
•EN50371:2002
•Article 3.1(b) EMC
•EN301 489-1 V1.4.1
•EN301 489-3 V1.4.1
•EN301 489-17 V1.2.1
•Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages
•EN300 220-3 V1.1.1
•EN300 328 V1.6.1
•EN300 440-2 V1.1.2
•EN301 893 V1.2.3
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
Easy Lai / Director Date
29 Feb 2008

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First things first
We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for
meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for Starters...poster helps you get started with setting up your
computer.
The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information
applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as
Acer’s Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please
understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the
AcerSystem User’s Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions
or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not
necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text
with language such as "only for certain models".
The printed Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of
your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more
productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. This guide contains
detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery,
expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty
information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook.
It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your
notebook. Follow these steps to access it:
1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the
Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader,
access the Help and Support menu.

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Your Acer notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster,
let us show you around your new Acer notebook.
Top view
#Icon Item Description
1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
(only for certain models)
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

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3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Easy-launch
buttons
Buttons for launching frequently used
programs. Please refer to "Generic User
Guide" for more details.
6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up
to show the status of the computer's
functions and components. Please refer to
"Generic User Guide" for more details.
8 Click buttons (left,
center* and right)
The left and right buttons function like the
left and right mouse buttons. *The center
button serves as Acer Bio-Protection
fingerprint reader supporting Acer
FingerNav 4-way control function
(only for certain models).
9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
10 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
11 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
12 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology
#Icon Item Description

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Closed front view
Rear view
#Icon Item Description
1 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote
control.
2 Unlimited volume
control wheel
Adjust the volume of the audio-out.
3 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory
Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS
PRO), and xD-Picture Card.
Note: Push to remove/install the card.
Only one card can operate at any
given time.
4 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
#Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.

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Left view
#Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
3 Acer EasyPort IV
connector
Connects to Acer EasyPort IV
(only for certain models).
4 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
5 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video
connections (only for certain models).
6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
7 Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with
S/PDIF support
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)

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Right view
#Icon Item Description
1 ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
Note: Push to remove/install the card.
2 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs.
4 Optical disk access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is
active.
5 Optical drive eject
button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
6 Emergency eject
hole
Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer is turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the
emergency eject hole to eject the
optical drive tray when the computer
is off.
7 RF-in port Accepts input signals from digital TV-
tuner devices.
(only for certain models)
8Modem
(RJ-11) port
Connects to a phone line.
9 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.

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Base view
#Icon Item Description
1 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output.
(for certain models only)
2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws).
6 Hard disk bay-
Secondary
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws) (for certain models only).
7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
8 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the
opening of the fan.

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Specifications
Operating
system
•Genuine Windows Vista™
Platform •Intel®Centrino®2 processor technology, featuring:
•Intel
®Core™2 Duo processor
• Mobile Intel®PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
•Intel
®Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
System memory •Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
TV-tuner •Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
Display •17" WXGA+ 1440 x 900
Graphics •Mobile Intel®GM45 Express Chipset*
•NVIDIA®GeForce®9300M GS*
•NVIDIA®GeForce®9600M GT*
Storage
subsystem
•2.5" hard disk drive
•Intel®Turbo memory 2GB supported*
•Optical drive options:
•Blu-rayDisc
™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer
drive
• 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
•True5.1-channel surround sound output
•S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
digital speakers
•Built-in microphone
Dimensions
and weight
•402 (W) x 297 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm
(15.83 x 11.69 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*
Privacy control •Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
•Kensington lock slot

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Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring:
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
•WLAN: Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•WPAN: Bluetooth®2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
•Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Power
subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•71 W 4800 mAh*
•48.8 W 4400 mAh*
•3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
•Engergy Star 4.0
Special keys
and controls
•105/106-key keyboard
•Touchpad pointing device
•Empowering Key
•Easy-launch buttons:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™
•Media keys (printed on keyboard):
play/pause, stop, previous, next
•Volume wheel
•Acer Media Center remote control*
I/O interface •Acer EasyPort IV connector*
•ExpressCard™/54 slot
•5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
•4 USB 2.0 ports
•HDMI™port with HDCP support*
•Consumer infrared (CIR) port
•External display (VGA) port
•RF-in jack*
•Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF
support*
•Microphone-in jack
•Line-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•Modem (RJ-11) port
•DC-in jack 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%

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Note: "*" "Only for certain models"
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The
exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.