TravelMate 4730 Series

Quick Guide

Copyright 2008. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 4730 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 05/2008

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TravelMate 4730 Series Notebook PC

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Federal Communications Com mission 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: Model number: Machine type: SKU number: Name of responsible party: Address of responsible party: Contact person: Tel: Fax: 31 May , 2008 Notebook PC JALA0 TravelMate 4730 TravelMate 4730-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA Acer Represent a tive 1-254-298-4000 1-254-298-4147

We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] 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:

CE Issued Date: 31 May 2008

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

31 May 2008 Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited Date

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 Acers 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 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 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.

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.

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# 1 Icon Item Microphone Description

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Internal microphone for sound recording.

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# 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Empowering key Status indicators 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 "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). 10 11 12 Touchpad Power button Easy-launch buttons 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 "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 "Generic User Guide" for more details.

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Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Click buttons (left, center* and right)

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Productivity keys

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Closed front view 4

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# 1 Icon Item Line-in jack Microphone jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack. 2 Bluetooth communication switch Wireless communication switch Latch

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Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Enables/disables the 3G/Bluetooth function. (only for certain models) Enables/disables the wireless function.

Locks and releases the lid.

Rear view

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Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

Left view

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Description Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high definition digital video connections (only for certain models). Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 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.

Acer EasyPort IV connector Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port 5-in-1 card reader

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 Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole

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Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is active. 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). Connects to a phone line.

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USB 2.0 port Modem (RJ-11) port

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Base view 1 2 3

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Item Battery bay

Description Houses the computer's battery pack.

Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.

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Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Hard disk bay Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection) Ventilation slots Battery release latch Houses the computers hard disk (secured with screws) Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps (only for certain models). 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 Genuine Windows Vista Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, featuring: System memory Storage subsystem Intel Core2 Duo processor Mobile Intel PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)

Dual-Channel DDR2 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 GM45 Express Chipset* NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS* 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 Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 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 Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot

Display Graphics

Audio

Communication

Privacy control

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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) Power subsystem Environment 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 48.8W 4400 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, 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 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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Input devices I/O interface

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.