Acer 7230 User Manual

TravelMate 7530/7230 Series

Quick Guide

Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.

TravelMate 7530/7230 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 05/2008

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TravelMate 7530/7230 Series Notebook PC

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies'
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Federal Communications Commission

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: Notebook PC

Model number: ZY7

Machine type: TravelMate 7530/7230

SKU number: TravelMate 7530/7230-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)

Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation

Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA

Contact person: Acer Representative

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

31 May , 2008

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We,

Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District,

Shanghai, China

Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Hereby declare that:

Product: Notebook PC

Trade Name: Acer

Model Number: ZY7

Machine Type: TravelMate 7530/7230

SKU Number: TravelMate 7530/7230-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:

• 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

CE Issued Date: 31 May 2008

Easy Lai / Director Date
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

31 May 2008

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 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’s 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's 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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1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User's 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

English

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster,
let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Top view

# Icon Item Description

1 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

6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands

7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up

8 Click buttons (left,

center* and right)

9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

10 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up

12 Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one-

13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

programs. Please refer to "Generic User
Guide" for more details.

when you use the computer.

to show the status of the computer's
functions and components. Please refer
to "Generic User Guide" for more details.

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).

functions like a computer mouse.

to show the status of the computer's
functions and components. Please refer
to "Generic User Guide" for more details.

touch 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.

English

14 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.

English

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Closed front view

# Icon Item Description

1 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.

2 Latch Locks and releases the lid.

Rear view

# Item Description

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

use.

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Left view

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

3 Acer EasyPort IV

connector

4 External display

(VGA) port

5 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video

6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

7 Headphones/

speaker/line-out
jack.

Microphone jack

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

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV
(only for certain models).

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

connections (only for certain models).

mouse, USB camera).

Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).

Accepts inputs from external
microphones.

English

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

audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3
player)

8 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.

9 PC Card slot eject

button

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

English

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Right view

# Icon Item Description

1 ExpressCard/54

slot

2 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices

3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or

4 Optical disk

access indicator

5 Optical drive

eject button

6 Emergency eject

hole

7Modem

(RJ-11) port

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
Note: Push to remove/install the card.

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

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 a phone line.

8 Kensington lock

slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.

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Base view

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the

battery pack.

English

3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

4 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer’s hard disk

(secured with screws)

5 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-

Shock Protection)

6 Hard disk bay-

Secondary

7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

8 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even

Protects the hard disk drive from shocks
and bumps (only for certain models).

Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
with screws) (only for certain models)

after prolonged use.

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Specifications

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Operating
system

Platform

System memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support

Display • 17" WXGA+ 1440 x 900
Graphics

Storage
subsystem

Audio • Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers

Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring:

Privacy control • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)*

• Genuine Windows Vista

• AMD Better by Design program, featuring:

•AMD Turion

•AMD Athlon

• Mobile AMD Sempron
(TravelMate 7230 only)

• AMD RS780MN/SB700 Chipset

• Acer InviLink

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

™

• ATI Radeon

• ATI Mobility Radeon

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

• Blu-ray Disc

drive*

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• DVD/CD-RW combo drive*

• 5-in-1 card reader

HD 3200 Graphics*

• High-definition audio support

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

• WLAN: Acer InviLink

• WPAN: Bluetooth

• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

™

™

X2 dual-core mobile processor

™

X2 dual-core mobile processor

™

processor

™

802.11b/g

™

HD 3470 Hybrid x 2*

™

/DVD-Super Multi double-layer

™

802.11b/g

®

2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

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Dimensions • 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*

Power
subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 71 W 4800 mAh*

• 48.8W 4400 mAh*

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*

• 3-pin 90W AC adapter*

• Energy Star 4.0

Input devices • 105-/106-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface • Acer EasyPort IV connector

• ExpressCard

™

/54 slot

• PC Card slot (Type II)

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*

• 5-in-1 card reader (SD

™

, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)

• Four USB 2.0 ports

•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

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%

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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.