Acer TravelMate 4730 Series User manual

TravelMate 4730 Series
Quick Guide

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TravelMate 4730 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 05/2008
TravelMate 4730 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: JALA0
Machine type: TravelMate 4730
SKU number: TravelMate 4730-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]
31 May , 2008

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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: [e-mail]
Hereby declare that:
Product: Notebook PC
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: JALA0
Machine Type: TravelMate 4730
SKU Number: TravelMate 4730-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z)
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:
•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
CE Issued Date: 31 May 2008
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
Easy Lai / Director Date
31 May 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 TravelMate Series Generic User Guide contains useful information
applying to all models in the TravelMate 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 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
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2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication
(only for certain models).
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
4 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
5 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.
6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
9 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
BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting
Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
(only for certain models).
10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
11 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
12 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used
programs. Please refer to "Generic User
Guide" for more details.
13 Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one-
touch access to protection and
manageability features for a more secure,
smarter and easier way to work. Please
refer to "Generic User Guide" for more
details.
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Closed front view
Rear view
#Icon Item Description
1 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)
Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack.
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
2Bluetooth
communication
switch
Enables/disables the 3G/Bluetooth
function. (only for certain models)
3 Wireless
communication
switch
Enables/disables the wireless function.
4 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
#Icon Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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Left view
#Icon Item Description
1 Acer EasyPort IV
connector
Connects to Acer EasyPort IV
(only for certain models).
2 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
3 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video
connections (only for certain models).
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
6 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.
7 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
8 PC Card slot eject
button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
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Right view
#Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock
slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs.
3 Optical disk
access indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive
eject button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
5 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.
6 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
7Modem
(RJ-11) port
Connects to a phone line.
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Base view
#Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk
(secured with screws)
5 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-
Shock Protection)
Protects the hard disk drive from shocks
and bumps (only for certain models).
6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
7 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the
battery pack.
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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*
•Intel
® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350
(Subject to availability)
System memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display • 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800
Graphics • Mobile Intel®GM45 Express Chipset*
•NVIDIA
®GeForce®9300M GS*
Storage
subsystem
• 2.5" hard disk drive
•Intel
®Turbo Memory supported*
• Optical drive options:
• Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi 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
Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring:
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
•WLAN: Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•WiFIi®/WiMAX™: Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350
(Subject to availability)
• WPAN: Bluetooth®2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
• 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

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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.
Dimensions 338 (W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm
(13.31 (W) x 9.72 (D) x 1.22/1.61 (H) inches)
• 2.35 kg (5.17 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack*
• 2.51 kg (5.53 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack*
Power
subsystem
• ACPI 3.0
• 48.8W 4400 mAh
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
• 3-pin 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, MS PRO, xD)
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
•HDMI
™port with HDCP support*
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
• 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%