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Medion NOTEBOOK COMPUTER Manual

Summary of NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 notes on this manual keep these instructions with your computer at all times. The proper set up, use and care can help extend the life of your computer. In the event that you transfer ownership of this computer, please provide...

  • Page 2: Copying This Manual

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - ii - copying this manual this document contains legally protected information. All rights reserved. Copying in mechanical, electronic and any other form without the written approval of the manufacturer is prohibited. Copyrig...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - iii - table of contents safety and maintenance ........................................................................ 1 safety instructions .....................................................................................

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - iv - power management ................................................................................. 34 sleep mode ......................................................................................... 34 hibernate mod...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - v - software ....................................................................................................... 62 getting to know windows vista ® .............................................................. 62 window...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - vi - appendix ............................................................................................. 93 standards ..................................................................................................... 9...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix chapter 1 safety and maintenance subject page safety instructions ............................................................. 3 data security ..........................................

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 2 -.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 3 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix safety instructions please follow the instructions in this section for the safe operation of your notebook: • do not allow small children to play unattended with electrical equi...

  • Page 10: Data Security

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 4 - data security attention! Every time you update your data make back-up copies on an external storage medium. The supplier does not assume liability for data loss or damage to data storage units, and no claims can be accep...

  • Page 11: Ambient Temperature

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 5 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix ambient temperature • the notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient temperature between +41° (5° c) and +86° f (30° c) and at a relative humidity between 20% and 80% (wit...

  • Page 12: Working In Comfort

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 6 - working in comfort sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To minimize the potential for physical discomfort or injury, it’s important that you maintain proper posture. • back – while sitting at yo...

  • Page 13: Connecting

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 7 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix connecting pay attention to the following information, in order to connect your notebook correctly: power supply • do not open the power adapter housing. When the housing is ope...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 8 - cabling • arrange cables so no one can walk on or trip over them. • do not place objects on any of the cables. • to avoid damage to your notebook, connect your peripherals (e.G., keyboard, mouse and monitor) whilst your ...

  • Page 15: To R&tte

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 9 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix information about the regulatory compliance according to r&tte the following remote equipment has been supplied with this notebook: • wireless lan due to the capacity of the bui...

  • Page 16: Battery Operation

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 10 - battery operation to extend the life and power of your battery and guarantee secure operation, the instructions below should be followed: • never expose the battery to direct sunlight or heat for long periods. • do not ...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix chapter 2 views & handling subject page included with your notebook ............................................ 13 open notebook ........................................................

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 12 -.

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 13 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix included with your notebook please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 14 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing: • notebook • li...

  • Page 20: Views

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 14 - views open notebook (diagram the same) 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 8 3 10 11 4.

  • Page 21: Front Side

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 15 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix 1 -tft display ............................................................................. (Ö p. 35) 2 -power on/off ............................................................

  • Page 22: Left Side

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 16 - left side (diagram the same) 15 -kensington ® lock .................................................................... (Ö p. 61) 16 - power socket ..........................................................................

  • Page 23: Device Indicators

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 17 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix device indicators led's indicate the power and operating system states of the notebook. The meaning of each led is: n battery led this led lights when the battery is charging. ...

  • Page 24: Multimedia Buttons

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 18 - multimedia buttons n pause/play button starts the playback of multimedia files or pauses the playback at the selected point. O stop button stops the playback of multimedia files. Pprevious track jumps to the previous ti...

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 19 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix getting started before you get started using your notebook, first take a few moments to read the important section on safety. This notebook comes with software fully pre-instal...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 20 - • connect the supplied power adapter to the notebook at the notebook power socket (16) (n). Connect the power adapter (o) via a power cable to a free ac power outlet (p). Set the switch on the power adapter to the i set...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 21 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix • open the display by pushing the display catch to the right with your thumb and then open the display up to the required position (n with your thumbs and forefingers. To avoid...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 22 - step 2 follow the instructions on the screen. Dialogue boxes will explain any steps that need to be taken. Should you have any questions just click on . • license agreement the greeting procedure also displays the licen...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 23 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix short description of the windows ® desktop after the login procedure the windows ® vista ® desktop appears on your screen. (your desktop might not look exactly like the one sho...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 24 - 6. Desktop icons desktop icons link to their respective programs. To start a program, double-click its desktop icon. 7. Logged in user this tells you which user is logged in to your notebook. 8. Control panel you can us...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix chapter 3 main components subject page power supply .................................................................... 27 display .....................................................

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  • Page 33: Power Supply

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 27 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix power supply on/off button power on or off your notebook by pressing the on/off button briefly. The operational indicator will inform you about the operational status of the n...

  • Page 34: Power Adapter

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 28 - power adapter your notebook is supplied with a universal ac power adapter, which automatically adjusts to the available power source. The following levels are supported: ac 100-240v~/ 50- 60 hz. Please follow the power ...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 29 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix the adapter has an on and off switch. No electricity will be used and the notebook will not be supplied with electricity if the switch is set to off (0). The adapter provides ...

  • Page 36: Battery Operation

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 30 - battery operation note please charge and discharge the new battery completely two to three times in succession, so that it will achieve its full performance! Batteries store electrical energy in their cells and then del...

  • Page 37

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 31 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix removing the battery push the safety lock (n and o) to the ‘unlock’ position, in order to remove the battery pack (p). Warning! Do not remove the battery while the notebook is...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 32 - charging the battery the battery is charged via the power adapter. If the power adapter is connected, it charges the battery automatically, whether the notebook is turned on or not. When the notebook is switched off, fu...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 33 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix battery performance the particular operating duration will vary according to the setting of the energy saving functions. You can adjust these to your requirements under energy...

  • Page 40: Power Management

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 34 - power management your notebook offers automatic and modifiable power saving functions that you can use to maximize battery life and reduce overall operating costs. The power saving modes are known as sleep mode and hibe...

  • Page 41: Display

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 35 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix display unlike a normal monitor, the tft display does not produce either radiation or flicker. Opening and closing the display the display is locked by means of a special cons...

  • Page 42: Screen Resolution

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 36 - screen resolution the integral screen has a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. If you change to a presentation with different characteristics in the windows “personalization”help program, the display will not appea...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 37 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix connecting an external monitor the notebook has a vga port (17) for connecting an external monitor. 1. Shut down your notebook. 2. Connect the video signal cable of the extern...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 38 - the external screen will be determined after the operating system has been loaded. The following window will appear and various possible presentations will be offered to you: duplicating the desktop this mode duplicates...

  • Page 45: Data Entry

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 39 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix data entry the keyboard by dual assignment of certain keys you have the same range of functions available to you as with a normal windows keyboard. Some functions are input us...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 40 - combination description fn + f5 mute switches the loudspeakers on / off. Fn + f6 touchpad switches the touchpad on / off. Fn + f7 wlan enables or disables the wireless lan function. Fn + f9 webcam switches the webcam on...

  • Page 47: Touch Pad

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 41 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix touch pad the touchpad is positioned in front of the keyboard. The mouse pointer (cursor) follows the direction pre-determined on the touchpad by the movement of your finger i...

  • Page 48: The Hard Drive

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 42 - the hard drive the hard drive is the main storage medium combining large storage capacity and rapid data access. The windows operating system cannot use the full capacity of the hard drive, which means that there will b...

  • Page 49: Important Directories

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 43 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix important directories the most important directories preinstalled on your notebook are shown below. These directories may vary from what is shown here. Warning! Do not delete ...

  • Page 50: The Optical Drive

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 44 - the optical drive loading a disc unlike optical drives of desktop pcs optical drives of notebooks retain discs with the help of a locking mechanism. When inserting the disc you should take care to push the disc right on...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 45 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix 1. Press the eject button (26) at the optical drive to open the tray. 2. Pull the tray out completely with care. 3. Remove the disc from its case, without touching the unprint...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 46 - emergency ejection of a blocked disc if the tray fails to open automatically, then the tray can be opened manually provided there is an opening for emergency ejection (27). Restart your notebook and if the tray is still...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 47 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix subjects concerning the cd/dvd-rewriter this section only relates to devices that have been supplied with a cd-rw, a combination drive or a dvd-rw drive. First of all, you rec...

  • Page 54: The Sound Card

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 48 - the sound card your notebook has an integrated stereo sound card (on-board) with 16-bit and 3d spatial sound effects (3d). The sound card is compatible with the industry standard sound blaster and microsoft sound system...

  • Page 55: External Audio Ports

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 49 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix external audio ports the use of the external connections gives you a good opportunity to connect your notebook to external devices. Caution! The use of headphones/earphones wi...

  • Page 56

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 50 - line in (12) for reception through an external source of sound. For sound reproduction with a surround system for speakers back. Audio out / digital audio out (s/p-dif optical) (13) for sound reproduction with an extern...

  • Page 57: The Network

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 51 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix the network what is a network? A network means connecting your notebook to one or several other computers. Users can transfer data between computers and share resources such a...

  • Page 58

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 52 - wireless lan wireless lan is an optional feature. This function allows you to create a wireless network link with an access point or directly with another wireless-enabled pc. Using the key combination fn + f7 you can e...

  • Page 59

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 53 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix conditions an access point is a wireless transmitter that communicates with your notebook and controls access to the network connection (e.G., a home network or a broadband co...

  • Page 60

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 54 - troubleshooting within the network why does an error message appear when i click on the network environment? The computer name must be unique on the network and may not be the same as the task group. It appears that the...

  • Page 61: The Multimedia Card Reader

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 55 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix the multimedia card reader memory cards are media that are being used for a variety of purposes, especially in digital photography. They are increasingly replacing the floppy ...

  • Page 62: Express Card

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 56 - express card your notebook supports the express standard. Both express/34 and express/54 cards (the naming refers to the sizes of the cards) are available on the market. Your notebook supports both card formats. Install...

  • Page 63: Removing Express Card

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 57 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix removing express card please take note of the following before removing the express card: • terminate the program which you used with the card. • left-click on the icon safely...

  • Page 64: Webcam

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 58 - webcam various services like calling online can be used with the built in webcam. Actual example using windows messenger 1. Start windows messenger and create a user account if you do not already have one. This service ...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 59 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix universal serial bus (usb) port usb ports provide an easy way to connect many peripheral devices to your notebook (23). You can use any usb device with any usb port. Your note...

  • Page 66: Esata/usb Port

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 60 - esata/usb port esata stands for "external serial ata" and is used for connecting external hard disks. Unlike common usb standards, the transmission speed of an esata connection is higher than that of external usb hard d...

  • Page 67: Securing The Notebook

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 61 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix securing the notebook your new notebook will make software and hardware solutions to unauthorized access available to you. Startup password you can protect your notebook again...

  • Page 68: Software

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 62 - software there are many kinds of help and information for using your notebook. This section tells you where to get help with the microsoft ® windows ® vista ® operating system, software programs, and your notebook. Gett...

  • Page 69

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 63 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix windows vista ® – welcome center you will see the welcome center at the first display of the windows vista ® desktop. This contains useful links that will make it easier for y...

  • Page 70

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 64 - use the welcome center to understand your notebook better and in order to be able to use it optimally. It will also serve you as an additional source of information for recognizing and removing potential problems. You w...

  • Page 71: Windows Media Center

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 65 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix windows media center the windows media center is the platform for your individual home entertainment in windows vista. You will be able to record television, tv broadcasts, dv...

  • Page 72

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 66 - main menu sub-menu tasks settings adapt the windows media center to your requirements and needs here. For example, make the settings for the protection of children here. Stand by you will not only close the windows medi...

  • Page 73

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 67 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix main menu sub-menu music music library all the music titles stored in your notebook will be located in the music library. You will be able to start the selected playback of an...

  • Page 74: Software Installation

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 68 - software installation note if your operating system is configured that the installation procedure accepts only signed drivers (default) and software an information screen will appear. The software included in delivery i...

  • Page 75

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 69 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix an example for the manual installation without the autorun function: 1. Click on start 2. Click on all programs. 3. Open the accessories program point. 4. Select the item run....

  • Page 76: Windows Activation

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 70 - windows activation microsoft is committed to the protection of intellectual property rights and the reduction of software piracy. Therefore windows vista ® contains software-based product activation technology. Your cop...

  • Page 77: Windows Vista

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 71 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix windows vista ® 64-bit version you can install the windows vista® 64-bit version on your notebook. This is intended above all for experienced computer users for whom working s...

  • Page 78: Downgrading to Windows Xp

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 72 - downgrading to windows xp you will have the possibility of resetting the operating system if you however want to operate your notebook with windows xp for some reasons. The notebook is supplied with all the necessary xp...

  • Page 79: The Bios Set-Up-Program

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 73 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix the bios set-up-program in bios setup (basic configuration) there are a number of configurable parameter settings available for your notebook. For example, you can change the ...

  • Page 80: Bullguard Internet Security

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 74 - bullguard internet security the bullguard internet security package is a combination of the currently most up-to-date pc security technologies on the market and thus offers you 24-hour optimum protection. Bullguard is a...

  • Page 81

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 75 - safety handling com p on en ts aid appendix the bullguard internet security package will be updated with the most up-to-date virus information for 90 days after the free registration. The registration window will only a...

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  • Page 83: Chapter 4

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix chapter 4 first aid subject page faq .................................................................................... 79 data and system security ....................................

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  • Page 85

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 79 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix faq – frequently asked questions do i still have to install the enclosed discs? No. Basically all programs are already preinstalled. The discs are only intended as backup copie...

  • Page 86: Data And System Security

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 80 - data and system security the programs described below are part of your windows operating system. You will have additional information on these programs in the windows help file. Data security back up data regularly on e...

  • Page 87: Windows

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 81 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix windows ® update windows update is the online updating of windows. Use windows update to download elements such as security updates, important updates, the newest help files, d...

  • Page 88

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 82 - windows update information for data security windows update needs certain information about the respective notebook, so that a suitable list with updates can be provided for you. This information will include the follow...

  • Page 89: System Restore

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 83 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix system restore windows vista ® provides a useful function (system restore) enabling the storage of the so-called recovery points. The system remembers the current configuration...

  • Page 90

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 84 - system restore powered by symantec if your system is not functioning properly and windows vista ® system restore did not solve the problem, then you should use the application support disc and not the windows vista reco...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 85 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix troubleshooting localize the cause errors can have simple causes, but sometimes they are caused by faulty equipment. We would like to give you some tips to help solve common pr...

  • Page 92

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 86 - errors and possible causes the screen is black: • this error can have different causes: 1. The operational display (on /off switch) does not shine and the notebook is in the swap file status. Solution: operate the on /o...

  • Page 93: Additional Support

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 87 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix additional support if the suggestions in the above section have not solved your problem, please contact customer care and we will attempt to help you solve the problem. Before ...

  • Page 94: Maintenance

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 88 - maintenance warning! There are no user-serviceable or user-cleanable parts inside the notebook housing. Never open the notebook housing. Following these measures can extend the lifetime of your notebook: • before cleani...

  • Page 95: Transporting The Notebook

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 89 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix transporting the notebook please use the following guidelines when transporting the notebook: • switch off the notebook. This will prevent damage to the hard disk. When the not...

  • Page 96: Recycling and Disposal

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 90 - recycling and disposal device at the end of its life, the appliance must not be disposed of in household rubbish. Enquire about the options for environmentally-friendly disposal batteries do not dispose of used batterie...

  • Page 97: Upgrades And Repairs

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 91 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix upgrades and repairs • only a qualified service engineer should perform upgrades and repairs to your notebook. • if you do not have the necessary qualifications, go to an appro...

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  • Page 99: Chapter

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix chapter 5 appendix subject page standards ........................................................................... 95 index ...........................................................

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  • Page 101: Standards

    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 95 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix standards electromagnetic compatibility • when connecting additional components, please observe the guidelines on electromagnetic compatibility (emc). Please note that only shi...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 96 - pixel structure types of pixel failures: • type 1: a constantly lit pixel (a bright, white spot), even though it is not addressed. A white pixel is caused when all three sub-pixel are lit. • type 2: a pixel that does no...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 97 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix example: a 17” - sxga-display consists of 1280 horizontal and 1024 vertical picture dots (pixel), which amounts to a total of 1,31 million pixels. Based on one million pixels t...

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 98 - index a all programs ....................................... 23 ambient temperature........................... 5 audience ............................................... I autorun ..........................................

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 99 - safety handling comp one n ts aid appendix i icons ................................................... 24 indicators ............................................ 17 introduction ............................................

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    Uk/ n. Ireland helpline 0871 37 61 020 rep. Ireland helpline 1-800-992508 - 100 - sound card ......................................... 48 external audio ports ........................ 49 standards ........................................... 95 electromagnetic compatibility ........ 95 start button ....