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TravelMate 5730 Series
Quick Guide
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Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Travelmate 5730 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 05/2008 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and speci
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3 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: MS2231 Machine type: TravelMate 5730 SK
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4 CE Declaration of Conformity 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: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number:MS2231 Machine Type: TravelMate 5730 SKU Number: TravelMate 5730-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provi
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5 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 Technol
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6 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 # Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). English
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English 7 # Item Description 2 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology 6 Productivity keys Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. Please refer to "Generic User Gu
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8 Closed front view # Icon Item Description 1 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD- Picture Card. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. 3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) 4 Accepts inputs from external Microphone jack microphones. 5 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out
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English 9 Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot computer security lock. 2 Acer EasyPort IV Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. connector 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- port based network. 5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 6 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB c
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10 Right view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 4 Emergency eject hole 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. English
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English 11 Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 USB 2.0/ e SATA Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices. port Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in the mean time. 3Modem Connects to a phone line. (RJ-11) port 4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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12 Base view # Icon Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws) 2 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. 3 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Battery release latch Releases the batte
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English 13 Specifications ™ Operating • Windows Vista system ® ® Platform •Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, featuring: ® ™ •Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor ® • Mobile Intel GM45/PM45 Express Chipset* ® •Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 System memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display • 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 ® Graphics • Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset* ™ • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470* ® ® •NVIDIA
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14 Power • ACPI 3.0 subsystem • 71 W 4800 mAh • 44.4W 4000 mAh • 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter • Engergy Srat 4.0 Input devices • 88-/89-key keyboard 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) ™ •HDMI port with HDCP support • Three USB 2.0 ports • USB 2.0/ eSATA port Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in the mean
