Acer Aspire 7730 Service Guide

Chapter 11
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Operating System
•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, 5150/5350*
System Memory
•Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
TV Tuner
•Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
Display and...

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Dimensions and Weight
•340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches)
•2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.)
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*
•WiFi®/WiMAX™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*
•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
•Modem: 56K ITU...

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•3 USB 2.0 ports
•HDMI™ port with HDCP support
•Consumer infrared (CIR) port
•External display (VGA) port
•Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support
•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%
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. 

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System Block Diagram 

Chapter 15
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.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 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
5 Empowering key...

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Closed Front View
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 Bio-Protection fingerprint 
reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way 
control function.
10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio...

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Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer EasyPort IV 
connectorConnects to Acer EasyPort IV.
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 
network.
3 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
4
HDMIHDMI Connects to a television or display device with 
HDMI input.
5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD 
player, stereo...

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Right View
Rear View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock.
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 
holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is 
turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the 
emergency eject hole to eject the...

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Bottom View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
3 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the 
fan. 

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the 
computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows 
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web...