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Medion PC Manual

Summary of PC

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    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 these instructions to the new owner. This manual is divided into sections...

  • Page 2: Quality

    - ii - quality medion has selected the components in this computer for their high level of functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability. Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to provide you with an in- novative personal computer useful for applications relating to both work...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    - iii - table of contents safety............................................................................................................ 1 operational safety.......................................................................................................3 data security........................

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    - iv - operation ................................................................................................... 25 the mouse ................................................................................................................27 the keyboard .............................................

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    - v - product activation on your pc ............................................................................48 bios setup.............................................................................................................48 execution of the bios setup ......................................

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  • Page 7: Chapter 1

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix chapter 1 safety subject page operational safety ..........................................................3 data security ...................................................................4.

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  • Page 9: Operational Safety

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 3 - operational safety please read this chapter carefully and observe all listed notes. This ensures a reliable operation and long life expectancy of your pc. • do not allow children to play unattended with electrical equipment. Children are incapable of...

  • Page 10: Data Security

    - 4 - data security attention! Every time you update your data make back-up copies on an external stor- age medium. The supplier does not assume liability for data loss or damage to data storage units, and no claims can be accepted for damages result- ing from the loss of data or consequential losse...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix chapter 2 setting up & getting started subject page included with your pc ......................................................7 setting up ........................................................................8 connecting .................................

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  • Page 13: Included With Your Pc

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 7 - included with your pc please check that the contents listed below are supplied with your package and notify us within 14 days of purchase if this is not the case. You must provide your pc’s serial num- ber when contacting a customer service represent...

  • Page 14: Setting Up

    - 8 - setting up remember that choosing the proper location for your pc is just as important as connect- ing it correctly. Set-up location • keep your pc and all units connected to it away from moisture, dust, heat and di- rect sunlight. Failure to observe these instructions can lead to malfunctions...

  • Page 15: Ergonomics

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 9 - ergonomics note ensure that the monitor is set up in such a way that reflections, glare and light/darkness contrast are avoided. You should not position the monitor in close proximity to a window as this is usually the brightest area of the room and ...

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    - 10 - overall: change your position frequently and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue. Back: while sitting at your work surface, make sure your back is supported by the chair’s back- rest. This should be in an erect position or angled slightly backwards. Legs: your thighs should be horizontal or ...

  • Page 17: Connecting

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 11 - connecting for a better guidance, open up the left inner page of the cover with the dia- grams to find the location of the described connections. Note: the devices listed are not necessarily included with your pc. All the connections listed are opti...

  • Page 18: Front Connectors

    - 12 - • in the first hours of operation, new devices may emit a typical, unavoidable but completely harmless smell, which will decline increasingly in the course of time. We recommend that you ventilate the room regularly, in order to counteract the formation of the smell. During the development of...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Monitor

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 13 - connecting the monitor diagram reference: w1, w2 your pc will be equipped with a digital and/or analog connection (dvi: w1, hdmi: w2) according to the respective version. You will be able to connect the vga plug of your monitor to the dvi connection...

  • Page 20: Connecting Ps/2 Devices

    - 14 - connecting ps/2 devices diagram reference: o, r you can omit this step if you want to connect a usb mouse or a usb keyboard. 1. Connect the mouse cable to the right, green ps/2 port. 2. Connect the keyboard to the left, blue ps/2 port. Connecting usb devices diagram reference: e warning! Conn...

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    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 15 - connecting ieee 1394 (fire wire) devices diagram reference: f1, f2 warning! Connect your ieee 1394 devices after initial set-up of your new pc. This will prevent unnecessary confusion during installation. These devices can generally be connected dur...

  • Page 22: Pcs With Surround Sound

    - 16 - connecting speakers/audio output diagram reference: h1 here you can connect your active speakers for replaying or audio connection cables for recording. Please refer to the user's guide of your stereo installation for information about which connector you should use (usually line in or aux). ...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Microphone

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 17 - connecting a microphone diagram reference: i 1. You can use the pink socket i to connect a microphone with a 3.5 mm mono jack plug. 2. Position the microphone in such a way that it does not point directly at the speak- ers. If you hear feedback, cha...

  • Page 24: Connecting Parallel Devices

    - 18 - connecting parallel devices diagram reference: p (optional feature) note take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid damaging the contacts. Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the socket in one position. Use a doubly screened, parallel connection cable ...

  • Page 25: Connecting Serial Devices

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 19 - connecting serial devices diagram reference: s (optional feature) you can connect an external modem or another serial device using this port. Note take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid damaging the contacts. Because of its...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Power Supply

    - 20 - connecting the power supply diagram reference: x1, x2 finally, connect the power supply to your pc and monitor, by plugging the power cord into the outlet. Observe the following safety precautions: please note even with the power switch switched off some parts of the device receive current. Y...

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 21 - getting started the software on this pc comes fully pre-installed. You do not have to load any of the cd's/dvd’s supplied. With many programs (e.G., telephone-cd's or encyclopaedias), however, it is necessary to insert the corresponding cd/dvd in or...

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    - 22 - step 2: starting initial setup the pc starts and now goes through a number of phases: note ensure that there is no bootable cd (e.G. The recovery-cd) in the cd-rom drive. Such disks will prevent the operating system from loading directly off the hard drive. The operating system is loaded from...

  • Page 29: Step 3: Finalising

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 23 - step 3: finalising after the login procedure the windows® desktop appears on your screen. This can be adjusted so that the screen of your computer looks different. The basic opera- tion, however, is ensured. Short description of the windows ® deskto...

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    - 24 - 4. Turn off computer click on this interface with the left mouse button and select the shut down option, in order to switch the pc off. 5. Task bar here you receive information and status reports about windows vista ® and which pro- grams are running. 6. Desktop icons desktop icons link to th...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix chapter 3 operation subject page the mouse........................................................................27 the keyboard ...................................................................28 the hard drive.............................................

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  • Page 33: The Mouse

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 27 - the mouse the mouse has beside the two keys a wheel that can be used to scroll through a document or internet pages. If the mouse course moves jerkily on the screen, try a different surface (mouse pad). Glass and metallic surfaces might cause proble...

  • Page 34: The Keyboard

    - 28 - the keyboard this section contains useful information on using the keyboard. All diagrams are schematic. On the base of the keyboard are two folding feet that let you adjust the angle of the key- board. Pull them forward to adjust the angle of the inclination. The alt and ctrl keys the left a...

  • Page 35: The Hard Drive

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 29 - the hard drive the hard drive is the main storage medium combining large storage capacity and rapid data access. The hard drive contains the operating system of the computer, other application programs and backup files. These programs and files are ...

  • Page 36: Important Directories

    - 30 - important directories in the following we have listed the most important directories and described their content. Attention! Do not delete or modify these directories or their contents since data could be lost or the functionality of the system could be at risk. C:\ the master directory of dr...

  • Page 37: The Optical Drive

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 31 - the optical drive diagram reference: a loading a disc: attention! Do not place protective foils or other stickers on your cd’s. To avoid dam- age to your drive, do not use deformed or damaged cd’s. Attention: do not use scratched or dirty discs, dis...

  • Page 38: How to Remove A Disc

    - 32 - how to remove a disc 1. Pull the eject button (diagram reference, c2) at the front of the cd-rom drive to open the drawer. 2. Remove the disc and store it in the cd cover in a safe place. Note do not try to remove the cd from the drive while the computer is accessing the disk. The optical dri...

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    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 33 - subjects concerning the cd/dvd-rewriter normal discs are pressed from a digital, glass master and then sealed. In the case of blank disc, the information is burnt onto the disc with the laser of the rewriter. Therefore these discs are more sensitive...

  • Page 40: The Card Reader

    - 34 - the card reader diagram reference: q if your pc is equipped with a card reader, you can handle different memory card types. The following table refers to the use of the card reader: slot card type contacts ms sd mc memory stick memory stick pro sd (secure digital) mmc (multimediacard) pointin...

  • Page 41: The Graphics Card

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 35 - the graphics card diagram reference: v, w1, w2 your computer is fitted with a high performance graphics card, one of the most techno- logically advanced. The graphic card can, depending on the set resolution, display vertical image playback frequenc...

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    - 36 - connecting the pc to a television the video outputs (tv-out) are located on the back of your pc. They offer comprehen- sive possibilities for transferring images on the pc to a television. Note you will need an s-video cable for connecting your device to the pc accord- ing to the equipment. T...

  • Page 43: The Sound Card

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 37 - the sound card diagram reference h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 note the speaker outputs h1-h4 are designed for active speaker systems or headphones. Passive speakers cannot be used or if they are the quality will be significantly reduced. By using the external...

  • Page 44: Ieee 1394 (Fire Wire)

    - 38 - ieee 1394 (fire wire) diagram reference: f1, f2 the ieee 1394 connector, also known as ilink ® or fire wire, is a serial bus standard used for rapid digital data exchange. Application options for ieee1394 • connection of digital devices of the entertainment industry, such as set-top speak- er...

  • Page 45: Usb Port

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 39 - usb port diagram reference: e note devices connected directly to the usb bus should not draw more than 500 ma. The voltage output is protected by a fuse (limited power source ac- cording to en 60950). Should the devices need more power than this, it...

  • Page 46: The Network

    - 40 - the network diagram reference: q your pc is provided with a fast ethernet-network connector you will find further information about networking in the help section within the start menu. What is a network? A network means connecting your pc to another or several other pcs. Users can transfer i...

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    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 41 - troubleshooting within the network why does the network environment not show the releases? The network environment is delayed in time. Check the release by searching for the respective computer name. Why does an error message appear when i click on ...

  • Page 48: Parallel Interface

    - 42 - parallel interface diagram reference: p (optional feature) you can connect a printer or a device such as a scanner to this 25-pin parallel interface. The parallel interface supports standard epp (enhanced parallel port) and ecp (extended capabilities port). Serial com port diagram reference: ...

  • Page 49: Software

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 43 - software this section deals with software, differentiating between bios, application programs and operating systems. Getting to know windows vista ® windows vista offers different options to understand its operation. We will mention only a few of th...

  • Page 50: Windows Vista

    - 44 - 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 you to start using windows. It is the aim of this feature to enable both beginners and experienced users to make addi- ...

  • Page 51: Windows Vista

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 45 - use the welcome center to understand your pc 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. If you have closed the welcome center at ...

  • Page 52: Installation of Software

    - 46 - installation of software note if your operating system is configured so that the installation procedure ac- cepts only signed drivers (default) and software an information screen will appear. The software included in delivery is already pre-installed in the factory. Attention! You may find th...

  • Page 53: Software Uninstallation

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 47 - 6. Click on “ok”. 7. Follow the instruction given by the program. Software uninstallation in order to remove installed software from your pc, follow the next steps: 1. Click on start . 2. Click on control panel. 3. Then select the programs option. 4...

  • Page 54: Windows Activation

    - 48 - 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 copy of windows vista ® has already been activated for your pc. Product activ...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix chapter 4 customer service & self help subject page data and system security ...............................................51 system restore ...............................................................52 faq – frequently asked questions ..................

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  • Page 57: Data And System Security

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 51 - data and system security the programs described below are part of your windows operating system. You can find additional information on these programs in the windows help file. Please also read the notes on page 4. Data security back up data regular...

  • Page 58: System Restore

    - 52 - 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 as a snapshot and returns to this, if nec- essary. The advantage is that an unsuccessful installation can be cancell...

  • Page 59: Windows

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 53 - 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, drivers and internet products from the internet. The website is regularly ...

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    - 54 - windows update information for data security windows update needs certain information about the respective pc, so that a suitable list with updates can be provided for you. This information will include the following: • version number of the operating system • version number of internet explo...

  • Page 61: Limits of The Recovery

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 55 - 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 to restore your sys- tem. Limits of the recovery • changes m...

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    - 56 - faq – frequently asked questions when do i have to activate windows? Your software has been preactivated in the factory. An activation will only be required, if ... ... Several components are replaced by others. ... You install a new motherboard. ... A different bios version has been installe...

  • Page 63: Customer Service

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 57 - customer service troubleshooting errors can have simple causes, but sometimes they are caused by faulty equipment. We would like to give you some ideas to solve common problems. Should these instructions not lead to success, please feel free to call...

  • Page 64: Errors and Possible Causes

    - 58 - errors and possible causes the monitor is blank. • confirm that the system is not in stand-by mode. Press any key on the keyboard to test this out. Wrong date and time: • click the clock on the taskbar and correct the date and time. After a system restart a new drive letter is assigned to the...

  • Page 65: Additional Support

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 59 - additional support if the suggestions in the above section have not solved your problem, please contact the service hotline and we will attempt to help you solve the problem. Before you contact the technology centre, however, please have the followi...

  • Page 66: Transporting The Pc

    - 60 - transporting the pc please observe the following guidelines when transporting the pc: • to avoid damage during transport, store the pc in its original packaging. Cleaning and care the lifetime of the pc can be extended by taking the following measures: warning! There are no user-serviceable o...

  • Page 67: Battery Treatment

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 61 - battery treatment batteries may contain combustible materials. By misuse, this may cause battery leakage, heat, explosion or ignition, bringing about injury or damage to the device. Please observe strictly the following matters: • keep children away...

  • Page 68: Upgrades And Repairs

    - 62 - upgrades and repairs • only a qualified engineer should perform upgrades and repairs to your pc. • if you do not have the necessary qualifications, go to an appropriate service engi- neer. Please contact our service centre if you are experiencing technical problems with your pc. Notes for ser...

  • Page 69: Chapter 5

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix chapter 5 appendix subject page standards .......................................................................65 index ................................................................................68.

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  • Page 71: Standards

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 65 - standards this pc meets the requirements of the following standards: electromagnetic compatibility this pc meets the following requirements for standards of electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety: en 55022 information technology equipme...

  • Page 72: Noise Emission

    - 66 - noise emission requirements for noise emission according to the measurement procedure in accordance with the following standard: iso 7779 (iso 9296) acoustics. Measurement of airborne noise emitted by information technology and telecommunications equipment. This pc fulfils the requirements of...

  • Page 73: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 67 - fcc compliance statement this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a ...

  • Page 74: Restricted Warranty

    - 68 - restricted warranty i. General conditions of warranty 1. General this warranty covers defects relating to workmanship and manufacture in medion prod- ucts. The period during which this warranty is valid and during which claims against the warranty can be made to medion must be in accordance w...

  • Page 75: 2. Scope

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 69 - this warranty shall be void and you may be required by medion to reimburse medion for the reasonable costs of postage and packaging before medion will return the product to you. If so and you would still like medion to repair or replace the product,...

  • Page 76: 3. Exclusion From Warranty

    - 70 - tion of the product. Please refer to your user or instruction manual for this product for detailed operating instructions for your plasma or lcd product. The warranty does not cover errors relating to the playback of data media in an incom- patible format or created with unsuitable software. ...

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    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 71 - the service hotline is available on 362 days in the year, including sundays and bank holi- days but excluding christmas day, new years day and easter day. The service hotline is subject to [national rate] telephone call charges. These charges are su...

  • Page 78: Placement On Site

    - 72 - iii. Special warranty conditions for repair on site or re- placement on site if a claim for repair or replacement on site is included within the terms of the warranty card provided with the product, the special warranty conditions for repair or replacement of your medion product on site apply...

  • Page 79: Index

    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 73 - index a all programs.......................................23 ambient temperature ...........................8 audience ............................................... I autorun ..............................................46 b battery treatment .....

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    - 74 - i ibm ® microdrive ..................................34 icons...................................................24 ieee 1394 (fire wire)...........................38 included with your pc ..........................7 installation of software .......................46 k kartenleser................

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    Saf e ty connecting operation help appendix - 75 - start button ........................................23 system restore ...................................52 t task bar ..............................................24 transporting.......................................60 troubleshooting .............

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