Extensa 4630/4630Z/4230/

4230Z Series

Quick Guide

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Extensa 4630/4630Z/4230/4230Z 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 Extensa Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Extensa 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:

1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.

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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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1 Microphone

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Description

Internal microphone for sound recording.

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Acer Crystal Eye

Display screen

Empowering key

Status indicators

Speakers

Keyboard

Palmrest

Click buttons (left, center* and right)

Touchpad

Power button

Easy-launch buttons

Productivity keys

Description

Web camera for video communication

(only for certain models).

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.

Launch Acer Empowering Technology.

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.

Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

For entering data into your computer.

Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.

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).

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

Turns the computer on and off.

Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to the Generic

User Guide for more details.

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.

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Closed front view

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Line-in jack

Microphone jack

Description

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio

CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

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Rear view

Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack.

Bluetooth communication switch

Wireless LAN communication switch

Latch

Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

(only for certain models)

Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.

Locks and releases the lid.

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DC-in jack

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Connects to an AC adapter.

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Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Left view

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Acer EasyPort IV connector

Description

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV

(only for certain models).

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.

External display

(VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

HDMI port

USB 2.0 port

Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models).

Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

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.

PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

PC Card slot eject button

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

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Right view

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Kensington lock slot

Optical drive

Description

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or

DVDs.

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Optical disk access indicator

Optical drive eject button

Emergency eject hole

USB 2.0 port

Modem

(RJ-11) port

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

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.

Connects to USB 2.0 devices

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera)

(only for certain models).

Connects to a phone line.

Base view

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1 Battery bay

Description

Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

Hard disk bay

Ventilation slots

Battery release latch

Houses the computer’s hard disk

(secured with screws)

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Releases the battery to remove the battery pack.

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Specifications

Operating system

Platform

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Genuine Windows Vista

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Intel

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Centrino

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2 processor technology*, featuring:

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2 Duo processor*

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Mobile Intel ® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*

Intel

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Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

• Intel

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Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350

(Subject to availability)

Intel ® Pentium ® dual-core processor*

Intel

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Celeron

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processor*

Mobile Intel

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GL40 Express Chipset*

Acer InviLink

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Nplify

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802.11b/g/Draft-N*

Acer InviLink ™ 802.11b/g*

Dual-Channel SDRAM support

Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800

Mobile Intel ® GL40 Express Chipset*

Mobile Intel

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GM45 Express Chipset*

NVIDIA

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GeForce

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9300M GS*

2.5" hard disk drive

Intel

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Turbo Memory supported*

Optical drive options:

• Blu-ray Disc

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/DVD-Super Multi double-layer

DVD-Super Multi double-layer 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

Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

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WLAN:

• Intel ® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

Privacy control

Dimensions

Power subsystem

Input devices

I/O interface

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Acer InviLink ™ Nplify ™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

Acer InviLink

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802.11b/g*

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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

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Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

Kensington lock slot

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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*

ACPI 3.0

48.8 W 4400 mAh*

79.9 W 4800 mAh*

3-pin 65 W AC adapter*

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

USB 2.0 port

™ , MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)

HDMI

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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

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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:* only for certain models.

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