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Microphone

Internal microphone for sound recording.

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Display screen

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 
displays computer output (Configuration 
may vary by models).

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Power button

Turns the computer on and off.

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Status indicators

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up 
to show the status of the computer's 
functions and components. Please refer 
to the Generic User Guide for more 
details.

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Easy-launch 
buttons

Buttons for launching frequently used 
programs. Please refer to the Generic 
User Guide for more details.

7

Keyboard

For entering data into your computer.

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Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands 
when you use the computer.

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Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which 
functions like a computer mouse.

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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).

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VOL+/
VOL-

Volume Up/
Volume Down

Increase system volume/decrease system 
volume.

12.2

Acer MediaTouch 
keys

For use with Acer Arcade and other 
media playing programs.

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Empowering key

Launch Acer Empowering Technology

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Speakers

Left and right speakers deliver stereo 
audio output.

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Summary of Contents for Aspire 8730

Page 1: ...Aspire 8730 8730Z Series Quick Guide ...

Page 2: ... number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or ...

Page 3: ... in the text with language such as only for certain models The 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 c...

Page 4: ...book 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 Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication ...

Page 5: ...entering data into your computer 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 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 w...

Page 6: ...d MMC MultiMediaCardplus MMCplus Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD Note Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time 2 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use ...

Page 7: ...rnet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 5 USB 2 0 port 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 walkman mp3 player Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones 7 Expre...

Page 8: ... eject button Ejects 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 clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off 6 Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 7 RF in port Accepts input signals from digital TV tuner devices only for certain models 8 Kensington lock s...

Page 9: ...ay Secondary Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws only for certain models 5 Subwoofer Emits low frequency sound output 6 Hard disk bay Main Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 8 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of...

Page 10: ...dules Display 16 9 aspect ratio 18 4 Full HD 1920 x 1080 18 4 HD 1680 x 945 TV tuner Digital TV tuner supporting DVB T Graphics Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT Audio Dolby optimized surround sound system with two built in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low frequency effects True5 1 channel surround sound output High definition audio s...

Page 11: ... Dimensions and weight 440 5 W x 298 5 D x 40 2 44 2 H mm 17 3 x 11 7 x 1 6 1 7 inches 4 1 kg 9 04 lbs with 2 HDDs and 8 cell battery pack Power subsystem ACPI 3 0 71 W 4800 mAh 3 pin 90 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR 4 0 Special keys and controls 105 106 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I O interface ExpressCard 54 slot Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 6 in 1 card reader SD MMC MMCplus MS MS...

Page 12: ...ecifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 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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