Acer Aspire 5730z Service Guide

Chapter 11
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*, 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)
Intel® Pentium® Core processor*
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
System Memory
Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory,...

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Audio
Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer 
supporting low-frequency effects
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones
Communication
Acer Video Conference, featuring:
Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
Acer Video Conference Manager software
Acer PureZone technology
Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
WLAN: 
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*...

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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. 

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System Block Diagram 

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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
IconItemDescription
1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording.
2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer 
output.
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
6 Easy-launch 
buttonsButtons for launching...

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9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer 
mouse.
10 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).
11/12 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of 
the computers functions and components. 
13 Empowering key...

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Closed Front View
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1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera) (only for certain models). 
2 Unlimited volume 
control wheelAdjust the volume of the audio-out.
3 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.
4 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 4-pin IEEE 1394 
portConnects to IEEE 1394 devices.
3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, 
stereo...

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Left View
Right View
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1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security 
lock.
2 Acer EasyPort IV 
connectorConnects to Acer EasyPort IV
(for Aspire 5930 series only).
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
4 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
5 HDMI Connects to a television or display device with HDMI 
input.
6 USB 2.0/ e SATA
portConnects to USB...

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Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
Headphones/speaker/
line-out jack with 
S/PDIF supportConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, 
headphones).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects 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...

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Rear View
#IconItemDescription
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.