acer TravelMate 4530 Series Notebook PC User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Acer
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acer TravelMate 4530 Series Notebook PC
Product Information
The TravelMate 4530/4230 Series is a notebook PC manufactured by Acer Incorporated. It is equipped with the following features:
- Model number: [Model Number]
- Serial number: [Serial Number]
- Date of purchase: [Date of Purchase]
- Place of purchase: [Place of Purchase]
- Trademark: Acer and the Acer logo
Product Usage Instructions
To use the TravelMate 4530/4230 Series notebook PC, follow these steps:
- Make sure the device is charged or connected to a power source.
- Open the device by lifting the lid or flipping it open.
- Press the power button to turn on the device.
- Wait for the operating system to load.
- Once the device is powered on, you can use the keyboard and touchpad to navigate and interact with the device.
- To connect to the internet, ensure you have a stable internet connection and click on the network icon in the taskbar to connect to a Wi-Fi network or use an Ethernet cable.
- You can launch applications and programs by clicking on their respective icons on the desktop or using the Start menu.
- To adjust settings or customize your experience, access the Control Panel or Settings menu.
- When you’re done using the device, shut it down properly by clicking on the Start menu, selecting “Shut Down,” and following the prompts.
For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please refer to the user manual provided by Acer.
Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.
TravelMate 4530/4230 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 06/2008
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 specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model 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 by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
TravelMate 4530/4230 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’ product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
FCC / 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: JALC0
- Machine type: TravelMate 4530/4230
- SKU number: TravelMate 4530/4230-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: 1-254-298-4000
- Fax: 1-254-298-4147
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: 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
- 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 following
harmonized 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
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:
- Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bio- Protection 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
Left view
Right view
Rear view
Base view
Specifications
- Operating system
- Windows Vista™
- Platform
- AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
- Mobile AMD Sempron™ Processor*
- AMD Turion™ Ultra Dual-Core Processor*
- AMD Turion™ Dual-Core Processor*
- AMD Athlon™ Dual-Core Processor*
- AMD M780G Chipset
- Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
- Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 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 Radeon™ HD 3200
- Storage subsystem
- 2.5″ hard disk drive
- Optical drive options:
- Blu-ray Disc™ /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 InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
- Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 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
- ACPI 3.0
- 71 W 4800 mAh
- 48.8W 4400 mAh
- 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
- Energy Star 4.0
- Input devices
- 88-/89-key keyboard
- Touchpad pointing device
- I/O interface
- PC Card slot (Type II)
- 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
- Three USB 2.0 ports
- External display (VGA) port
- HDMI™ 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.