TravelMate 4530/4230 Series
Quick Guide

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TravelMate 4530/4230 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 06/2008
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TravelMate 4530/4230 Series Notebook PC
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Date of purchase: ____
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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:

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31 May , 2008| Notebook PC
JALC0
TravelMate 4530/4230
TravelMate 4530/4230-xxxxx (“x” = 0 – 9, a – z, or A – Z)
Acer America Corporation
333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA
Acer Representative
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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: 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: JALC0
Machine Type: TravelMate 4530/4230
SKU Number: TravelMate 4530/4230-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

Date
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 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 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:

1. Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
2. Click on AcerSystem User Guide.

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

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

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1| Acer Crystal Eye| Web camera for video communication.
2| Display screen| Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
3| Status indicators| Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer’s functions and components. Please refer to “Generic User Guide” for more details.
4| Speakers| Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
5| Keyboard| For entering data into your computer.
6| Palmrest| Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
7| Touchpad| Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
8| 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 BioProtect
fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function.
9| Status indicators| Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer’s functions and components. Please refer to “Generic User Guide” for more details.
10| Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader| The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).
11| Power button| Turns the computer on and off.
12| Easy-launch buttons| Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Please refer to “Generic User Guide” for more details.
13| 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 Guide” for more details.
14| Empowering key| Launch Acer Empowering Technology

Closed front view

| Icon| Item| Description

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1| | Line-in jack| Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)
2| | Microphone jack| Accepts inputs from external microphones.
3| | Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack| Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
4| | Bluetooth communication switch| Enable/disable the Bluetooth function. (manufacturing option).
5| | Wireless communication switch| Enable/disable the wireless function. (manufacturing option).
6| | Latch| Locks and releases the lid.

Left view

| Icon| Item| Description

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1| | Acer EasyPort IV connector| Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.
2| | Ethernet (RJ-45) port| Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network.
3| | External display (VGA) port| Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
4| HDMI| HDMI port| Supports high definition digital video connections.
5| | Two USB 2.0 ports| Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
6| | PC Card slot| Accepts one Type II PC Card.
7| | 5-in-1 card reader| Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xDPicture Card. Note: Only one card can operate at any
given time.
8| | PC Card slot eject button| Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Right view

| Icon| Item| Description

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1| | Kensington lock slot| Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
2| | Optical drive| Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3| | Optical disk access indicator| Lights up when the optical drive is active.
4| | Optical drive 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| | USB 2.0 port| Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
7| | Modem (RJ-11) port| Connects to a phone line.

Rear view

| Icon| Item| Description

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

Base view

| Icon| Item| Description

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1| | Battery bay| Houses the computer’s battery pack.
2| | Battery lock| Locks the battery in position.
3| | Battery release latch| Releases the battery to remove the battery pack.
4| | Memory compartment| Houses the computer’s main memory.
5| | Hard disk bay| Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws)
6| | Ventilation slots and cooling fan| Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Specifications

Operatingsystem| •| Wi T. M
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Platform| •| AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
| | •Mobile AMD SempronTM Processor
| | •AMD Turionrm Ultra Dual-Core Processor
| | •AMD Turion TM Dual-Core Processor
| | •AMD Athlon TM Dual-Core Processor
| | •AMD M780G Chipset
| | •Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g
| | •Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802.11b/g/Draft-N
System memory| •| Dual-Channel DDR2 support
| •| Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display| •| 14.1″ WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800
Graphics| •| ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 3200
Storage| •| 2.5″ hard disk drive
subsystem| •| Optical drive options:
| | •Blu-ray DiscTM/DVD-Super Multi double-laye drive
| | •DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
| | •DVD/CD-RW combo drive
| •| 5-in-1 card reader
Audio| •| Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
| •| High-definition audio support
| •| MS-Sound compatible
| •| Built-in microphone
Communication| •| Acer Video Conference, featuring:
| | •Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
| | •Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
| •| WLAN:
| | •Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g
| | •Acer InviLinkTM NplifyTM 802.11b/g/Draft-N
| •| WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR
| •| LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
| •| Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy control| •| Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution
| •| BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
| •| Kensington lock slot
Dimensions| •| 338 (W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm
| | (13.31 x 9.7 x 1.22/1.61 inches)
| •| 2.29 kg (6.36 Ibs)
Power subsystem| •
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•| ACP’ 3.0
71 W 4800 mAh
48.8W 4400 mAh
3-pin 65 W AC adapter Energy Star 4.0
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Input devices| •
•| 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface| •
•| PC Card slot (Type II)
5-in-1 card reader (SDTM, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
| •| Three USB 2.0 ports
| •| External display (VGA) port
| •| HDMITM port with HDCP support
| •| 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
| •| Acer EasyPort IV connector
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: “*” “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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