Acer TravelMate 7730G Quick Start Guide

TravelMate 7730/7330 Series
Quick Guide
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TravelMate 7730/7330 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 07/2008
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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 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 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 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 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:
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Click on
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Click on AcerSystem User Guide.
Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User 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
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Item
Description
Acer Crystal Eye
Web camera for video communication
(only for certain models).
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Icon
Item
Description
2
Display screen
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
3
Speakers
Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
4
Microphone
Internal microphone for sound recording.
5
Easy-launch buttons
Buttons for launching frequently used
programs. Please refer to the 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 the 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
BioProtect 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.
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Keyboard
For entering data into your computer.
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Status indicators
Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up
to show the status of the computer's
functions and components.
Please refer to the Generic User Guide for
more details.
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Productivity keys
Three productivity keys give users onetouch access to protection and
manageability features for a more secure,
smarter and easier way to work.
Please refer to the Generic User Guide for
more details.
13
Power button
Turns the computer on and off.
14
Empowering key
Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
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Closed front view
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Icon
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Item
Description
5-in-1 card reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
(MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xDPicture Card.
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
one card can operate at any given time.
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Latch
Locks and releases the lid.
Rear view
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Item
1
Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged
use.
Description
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Item
Description
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DC-in jack
Connects to an AC adapter.
2
Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based 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).
HDMI port
Supports high definition digital video
connections (only for certain models).
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USB 2.0 port
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
7
Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack.
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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PC Card slot
Accepts one Type II PC Card.
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PC Card slot eject
button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
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Icon
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Left view
HDMI
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Right view
Item
Description
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Icon
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
Modem
(RJ-11) port
Connects to a phone line.
8
Kensington lock
slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
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Base view
Item
Description
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Battery bay
Houses the computer's battery pack.
2
Battery release latch
Releases the battery to remove the
battery pack.
3
Battery lock
Locks the battery in position.
4
Hard disk bay-Main
Houses the computer’s hard disk
(secured with screws)
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Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection)
Protects the hard disk drive from shocks
and bumps (only for certain models).
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Hard disk baySecondary
Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
with screws) (only for certain models)
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Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
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Ventilation slots
Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
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Specifications
Operating
system
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Genuine Windows Vista™
Platform
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Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
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Intel® Core™2 Duo processor*
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Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
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Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
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Intel®
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Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset*
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Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
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Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
System memory
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Dual-Channel support
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display
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17" WXGA+ 1440 x 900
Graphics
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NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT*
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NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS*
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Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*
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Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset*
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2.5" hard disk drive
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Intel® Turbo Memory 2GB supported*
Optical drive options:
Storage
subsystem
Celeron® processor*
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Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer
drive*
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DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
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DVD/CD-RW combo drive*
5-in-1 card reader
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Two built-in stereo speakers
High-definition audio support
MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphone*
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Acer Video Conference, featuring:
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Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
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Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
WLAN:
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Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
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Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
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Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
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WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready*
Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy control
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Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)*
Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
Dimensions
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396 (W) x 286 (D) x 35.2/44 (H) mm
(15.59 x 11.261 x 1.39/1.73 inches)
3.60 kg (7.93 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery
pack*
3.40 kg (7.48 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery
pack*
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Power
subsystem
Input devices
I/O interface
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ACPI 3.0
71 W 4800 mAh*
48.8W 4400 mAh*
3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
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ENERGY STAR® 4.0*
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105-/106-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device
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Acer EasyPort IV connector*
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ExpressCard™/54 slot
PC Card slot (Type II)
Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
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5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
USB 2.0 port
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HDMI™ port with HDCP support*
External display (VGA) port
Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
Microphone-in jack
Line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
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Communication
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Environment
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Temperature:
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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
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Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
Humidity (non-condensing):
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Operating: 20% to 80%
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Non-operating: 20% to 80%
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.