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3. 56 V Views Audio OUt eiiis 16 Device Indicators 15 HDMI Connector 16 Kensington lock 16 Keyboard ces 15 93 Components Handling Safety Aid E 3 S 9 2 2 lt LAN POPES iiri tert 15 Microphone eene 16 Optical Drive 15 Power ON OFF ccccceseeeseeeees 15 Power socket esses 15 TFT Display Touchpad tnnt USB Port VGA intet Bidets o o yv PORTET Ww Webcam ness ecce eii enne o ione 54 Windows activation 68 Windows Media Center 63 94 Windows 7 User account control 61 Battery device management 58 Control panel Getting started Help and Support Windows Desktop Windows Update Wireless LAN eee Working in Comfort Medion Electronics Ltd 120 Faraday Park Faraday Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF Wiltshire United Kingdom Hotline 0871 376 10 20 Costs 7p min from a BT landline mobile costs maybe higher FAX 01793 715 716 www medion co uk 40037328 Medion AG 45307 Essen Germany
4. 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 deliver it when needed The useful life and performance of your battery depend on careful handling The battery should be completely discharged before a charging process and completely charged again in order to optimize its useful life and its performance Handling You must also pay attention to the Safety Notes from page 8 Inserting the Battery Insert the battery before bringing the notebook into operation by sliding the battery pack into the compartment The battery should remain locked in order to avoid it falling out Ho A 9 o 2 z o J H CN Aid Appendix Power Supply 29 Removing the Battery Push the battery lock outwards in order to remove the battery and remove the battery pack from the compartment Z lip dem Warning Do not remove the battery while the notebook is running on battery power this will very likely cause data loss Warning Keep the contacts on the battery and notebook clean when storing them Dirty contacts might lead to malfunctions et 30 Power Supply Charging the Battery The battery is charged via the power adapter If the p
5. Safety Instructions Connecting Pay attention to the following information in order to connect your notebook correctly Power supply e Do not open the power adapter housing When the housing is open there is a danger of severe electric shock It contains no user serviceable parts e The electric outlet must be in the vicinity of the notebook and within reach of the power adapter cables e To disconnect your notebook from the power source or set the notebook to battery operation remove the power cord from the notebook s power socket o E ge c I e Only use the notebook with a power adaptor operating at AC 110 240V 50 60 Hz For details on power consumption please refer to the rating plate on the rear of your notebook If you are unsure of the type of power supply available at the point of use ask your local power company e Use only the supplied power cord and power adapter e To provide additional protection against electric shock power surges lightning strikes or other electrical damage to your notebook we recommend the use of a surge protector Components e Firstly remove the plug and then the connector of the notebook from the power source if you want to detach the network adapter from the mains power supply A reverse sequence could damage the network adapter or the notebook Always hold the connector firmly when removing it Never pull on the power cord Aid Appendix Safety Instructio
6. rernm nr Rr ree trema Ro VLI cH M iS Getting to Know Windows 7 Windows 7 News Windows 7 Help and Support nnne Windows 7 Getting Started essent Windows 7 User Account Control cssssscscscsesesesesesescecscseseseseeeeeees Windows 7 Control Panel esses Windows Media Center eeeseeeeeeseseeeeeee eene nennen nennen ennt enne Installation of Software eeeesseeeesesseeeeeeeeeene eese nne enne nennen How to Install your Software cesses eee Software Uninstallation seen nennen nnne Winhdows ActiVatioh cei eR Dent eere eh beso Ep ee tovto respire a e Reed Product activation on your Notebook The BIOS Set up Program eese Running the BIOS Set up Data and System Security Data Security Maintenance Programs System Restore Correction oerte Windows pdalte eicere te m ere nie rte Nee thee i Ton este une eges Windows Update Information for Data Security esses 76 Systemi Restore roii es ene esee et eee RR deca ee Loa ree Sate Limits of the Recovery Carrying out a Restore FAQ Frequently Asked Questions essen enne 79 CUSTOMER Service sse t de A A A AAE seaghesctuvsuvedensties Localize the Cause Check Cables and Connections
7. Caution Do not use a ball point pen or other object on the touch pad as this could damage or cause a malfunction of your touch pad P4 7 Q z W Below the touch pad are the left and right mouse buttons which can be used as on a normal mouse You can also perform a direct click or double click using the touch pad by tapping the surface briefly once or twice In the Windows Control Panel you will find a number of useful settings that will make using the touch pad easier Aid Appendix Touch Pad 39 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 pre installed on your notebook so you may note that some of the space on your hard drive is already taken The Windows operating system cannot use the full capacity of the hard drive which means that there will be a difference between the capacity that the BIOS displays and what the operating system displays The operating system of the notebook further application programs and backup files are located on the hard drive and reduce its total capacity Note Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data A flickering hard drive display is your indication that the notebook is accessing the hard
8. Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose 3 Select from the following options under Multiple displays e Duplicate these displays e Extend these displays e Show desktop only on 1 e Show desktop only on 2 Function is limited way in the case of the Windows 7 Starter version 36 Display Duplicate the Desktop This Mode duplicates the display of the notebook on an external monitor D Information The same screen resolution must have been set on both devices in the case of this mode WI p __ ______ i Extend the Desktop An empty Desktop will be shown on the second external monitor in this mode Windows from the first screen can be pushed to the second screen and vice versa The screen resolution and the colour quality of the individual display devices can be set individually under Start gt System control gt Appearance and Personalization Only display the Desktop on 1 The Desktop will only be displayed on the main monitor 1 Only display the Desktop on 2 The Desktop will only be displayed on the second external monitor Display 37 Safety Handling n P4 7 Q z W 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 using the Fn key which i
9. apno e annos Ve sayiubew L3 100 Buiddius dS S3JON pns Jor rore E E Getting Started 24 w gL oO YN Chapter 3 Main Components ge Subject Page 5 S I Power Supply teet te reete ter ee E e Reit 27 Display iscsi EIS aU EROR 34 D t entry 225 nce rn re egeta eed ei a ipe obe Paga aea 38 Hard ARDT Em 40 A Optical Drive etn edd ie cess 42 T L7 Sound Card 3 3 n internas re e eoe Eee EYE ER o edd 46 z MENO scere tete etta tutte feta e det ea eke 49 a Wireless LAN optional eese 50 E Bluetooth Optional eese 52 The Multi Card Reader 53 Webcam optional eese 54 Universal Serial Bus USB Port eeeeeeeeeeeeeeenee 54 Securing the Notebook esee 55 SOftW le eic e oe eei tse cte tei b e petens 57 S x X Oo vo o o 25 26 Power Supply 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 notebook The notebook will always be switched off if the main switch is pressed for more than 4 seconds Warning Do not switch off your notebook while the hard disk or the optical drive is running Otherwise data may be lost To protect the hard disk you should always wait for 20 seconds after powering down the notebook before po
10. the compatible speed T If two PCs should be linked you require a cross link cable otherwise use a patch cable In addition check the protocols and the configuration 93 The data transmission is incorrect or very slow What might be the problem D Maybe you have the wrong cable UTP CAT3 or lower or the problem is the proximity of a power cord or another source of interference A 9 o 2 z o J For further hints on troubleshooting refer to the Windows help under Network errors Aid Appendix The Network 51 Bluetooth optional Bluetooth wireless technology is designed to replace cables between devices such as your printer keyboard and mouse Bluetooth wireless technology operates over a short distance Bluetooth devices use radio transmission which enables your computer mobile phone printer keyboard mouse and other devices to communicate with each other without cables There are several uses for Bluetooth wireless technology including but not limited to e Creating a wireless connection to the Internet with a mobile phone e Transferring files between computers or between a computer and another device e Printing to a Bluetooth wireless printer e Using a Bluetooth wireless keyboard and mouse e Joining a personal area network PAN e Synchronizing a personal digital assistant PDA to a computer or another device using Bluetooth wireless technology The data transfer sp
11. Click on the Titlebar of the window shake it and all open windows will be displayed as symbols on the Taskbar Shake the window again and the other windows will be displayed again Better device management Windows 7 enables you to close manage and use all devices through the Devices and Printers central function All devices are displayed in a central position With the new Device Stage Technology Windows 7 even goes one step further in device management Device Stage helps you use all compatible devices connected to your computer Thanks to Device Stage now you display the device status in one single window and carry out often used commands You will even find pictures of the devices here easily enabling you to see which devices are connected The manufacturer of the devices can even adapt Device Stage If the manufacturer of your camera for example prepares an adapted version of Device Stage you can see the number of photos on the camera and receive links to useful information when you link the camera to the notebook Function is limited way in the case of the Windows 7 Starter version 58 Software Homegroup With homegroups a new function of Windows 7 the linking of home computers is really simple A home network group is created automatically for example when you link the first notebook under Windows 7 with the home network The addition of additional PCs with Windows 7 to the home network group is q
12. DO NOT look into the laser beam even while wearing optical protection e DO NOT allow yourself to be exposed to the laser beam Avoid exposure of the eyes or skin to direct or stray radiation Upgrades and Repairs 85 Safety Handling wu a5 c o amp o Q E o U Appendix Recycling and Disposal A Device mmm 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 K Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish They must be deposited at a collection point for used batteries 4 VAS Packaging CZ To avoid damage during transport the Notebook is stored in a packaging Packaging is produced mostly from materials which can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and be professionally recycled Should you have any questions concerning the disposal please contact your dealer or our service 86 Recycling and Disposal Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page Information about Conformity esses 89 Index aiie reete eret etate 92 87 Components Handling Safety Aid E 3 S 9 2 2 lt 88 Recycling and Disposal Information about Conformity The device fulfils electromagnetic compatibility and electricity safety requirements Your device complies with the basic requirements and the relevant Australian EMC guidelines electromag
13. Internet from x the online video library through news portals to the music g shop by means of the online media An existing Internet 2 connection is the requirement for the use of this function a Bei Windows 7 Starter Version Funktion nur eingeschr nkt nutzbar Software 63 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 Media Center but you will be able to put the whole operating system in stand by through this sub menu Pay attention that all applications have been already closed before putting the system into stand by Burn CD DVD Call up your burning software to start a burning process through this sub menu Synchronising If you connect an external device such as an MP3 player ora digital camera you will be able to synchronise the respective data to an external device with the notebook through this sub menu Extension set up You will be able to set up a Windows Media Center extension by means of this sub menu You will be able to access the data on your notebook by means of a cable or wireless network Only media You will switch to the full image of the Media Center by means of this sub menu Images Videos Library of images All the images stored in your notebook will be located in the lib
14. S oO N Chapter 2 Views amp Handling Subject Page Included with your notebook sesssssssessessesseseesseerssrerssseess 13 M PE PUIDLI DU 14 Open notebok eiis nisi oe erint eee penne eaa 14 FONT VIEW ei sone 15 ERTO E E bet eee A 15 2 Right side nete ete ner DE 16 g Power and status indicators eese 17 Multimedia buttons cceccccccccceseesseeecceeeeeeeeeseeceeees 18 S Ge ttingistarted n sentner s EET AEE EASA 19 FlOWtO Start zi soestessateeteede Sussssqesticestesseessacs ceassnccueas sees 19 Short Description of the Windows Desktop 22 S x as Oo c o o Qo lt 11 12 Included with Your Notebook 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 Safety e Notebook e Battery e Power adapter with connection cable e OEM version of operating system e Documentation wu 2 c o o Q E o UO Aid Appendix Included with Your Notebook 13 Views Open Notebook E e 2 9 f gt 3 JH 8 amp J 2 J 7 ee ees n 9 m I o x a Fat 7 4 ELE Jl JE 6 HE a eile jE Il m oa w a Jw E JUS eL e E JJ eE G
15. any solvents corrosive or gaseous cleaning agents Dust or grease on the touchpad will impair its sensitivity Remove dust or grease on the surface of the Touchpad with a strip of sticky tape Dust which will close the cooling slots can collect inside the laptop notebook in the course of time This will lead to an increase in the rotation of the ventilator and consequently also of the operating noise of your laptop notebook In addition this can lead to overheating and malfunctions Have the inside of the laptop notebook cleaned by your Service Center or a professional for this reason Care of the TFT Display 84 Always close the notebook when not in use Avoid touching or scratching the surface of the screen as it is easily damaged Make sure that no water drops are allowed to remain on the screen Water can cause permanent discoloration Clean the screen with a dry soft lint free cloth Do not expose the screen to bright sunlight or ultraviolet radiation The notebook and its packaging are recyclable Note Protective film is on the surfaces to protect the device against scratching during production and transportation Pull off all the film after you have set up the device correctly and before bringing it into operation Customer Service Upgrades and Repairs e Only a qualified Service Engineer should perform upgrades and repairs to your notebook e If you do not have the necessary qualifications go to an appropri
16. drive In your first partition C you will find the operating system application programs and the users documents The second partition D serves for data security and contains additional drivers D Driver and tools D Tools for your notebook Note You will also find in two otherwise non overwriteable partitions the system restoration start files gt p 77 as well as installation files for Windows 7 These partitions are not visible and should not be erased 40 The Hard Drive Important Directories a oO In the following we have listed the most important directories and described their i 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 o C N The master directory of drive C includes important files required to start Windows In the factory setting these files are S hidden for safety reasons I C Program Files As the name suggests in this directory programs install the files belonging to the application C Windows The main directory of Windows This is where the files of the operating system are saved D Driver This folder includes the drivers required by your computer pre installed D Tools Here you find additional programs and other documentation for your notebook 4 rs 7 Q z W Aid Appendix The Hard Drive 41 The Optical Drive Loa
17. or connecting it to the power adapter Drastic variations in temperature and humidity can create condensation within the Notebook and may cause it to short circuit For transporting the notebook keep the original packing Safety Instructions 5 o o c I Aid Components Appendix 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 your work surface make sure your back is supported by the chair s backrest in an erect position or angled slightly backwards Arms Your arms should be relaxed and loose elbows close to your sides with forearms and hands approximately parallel to the floor Wrists Your wrists should be as straight as possible while using the keyboard mouse or trackball They should not be bent sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down Legs Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs Your feet should rest flat on the floor If necessary use a footrest but double check that you have your seat height adjusted correctly before getting a footrest Head Your head should be upright or tilted slightly forward Avoid working with your head or trunk twisted Overall Change your position frequently and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue
18. or damage It is highly recommended you do not use the notebook outdoors Operate the notebook and all peripherals on a stable balanced and vibration free surface Do not leave the base of your notebook on your lap or any part of your body for a long period of time The notebook can become very warm while it is turned on or charging and can cause discomfort or injury from heat exposure 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 this product we have made sure that the applicable limits are clearly lowered Safety Instructions Ambient Temperature The notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient temperature between 41 5 C and 95 F 35 C and at a relative humidity between 20 and 70 without condensation When powered off the notebook can be stored at temperatures between 32 and 140 F 0 and 60 C Unplug the cable during thunderstorms and make especially sure to remove the antenna cables if present We recommend the use of a surge protector for additional safety in order to protect your notebook from being damaged by power peaks or lightning strikes through the power network Wait until the notebook has reached ambient room temperature before turning it on
19. procedure important files may be changed or even cancelled To avoid further problems in using older files after an installation make sure you safeguard your hard disk See page 73 for further information regarding data backup How to Install your Software Please follow the instruction of the software vendor We will describe a typical installation Once you insert a CD the installation menu is started automatically 66 Note If the automatic start does not work it is likely that the so called Autorun function has been deactivated Read the respective chapter in Windows Help on how to activate this function Software An example for the manual installation without the autorun function 1 Click on Start 2 Click on All Programs Safety 3 Open the Accessories program point Select the item Run 5 Now enter the letter of the CD ROM drive followed by a colon and the program name setup 77 Run mx Ty Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you A Handling Open X Cancel Browse A 9 o 2 z o J 6 Click on OK 7 Follow the instruction given by the program Software Uninstallation In order to remove installed software from your notebook follow the next steps 1 Click on Start 2 Click on Control Panel 3 Then select the Programs option 4 Select
20. te Ree exte d eee vae 22 Installation of Software 66 Introduction cccccccceeeeseeeeceseeeees 3 ISO 13406 2 Class ll 89 K Kensington lock Keyboard ienesis L Laser radiation cccccseseeeeeeeeee 85 License agreement 21 M Main Components Card Reader ueess 53 Main operation sees 28 Maintenance essseeeeee 84 Care of the TFT Display 84 Transporting the notebook 83 Maintenance programs 73 Memory cards Inserting oot eine reete Removing Memory Stick N NetWOFk esee nies 49 Fast Ethernet Network 49 Troubleshooting 51 What is a network 49 Wireless LAN eene 50 0 On Off button cesses 27 Optical Drive eese 42 P Power Management 33 Power supply eere 7 Battery operation 29 Main operation 28 Hibernate Mode 33 Sleep Mode e 33 Product activation on your notebook eese 68 Program bar esee 22 R RETT Enean retten 9 Recycling and Disposal 86 Removing the Battery 30 Repairs erret re vate ease 85 R
21. the device and Media Center Note Windows Media Player does not support any high resolution video formats e The playback software must be updated regularly by means of the internet so that the reproduction of the newest title will be guaranteed at any time The intervals between the updates will be pre determined by the software if no internet connection is present e The connections DVI or HDMI must support the HDCP standard if the device is connected to a digital source of output e g a TFT monitor or an LCD TV Take this information from the operating information of your output device 46 The Optical Drive The Sound Card Safety 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 Version 2 0 This guarantees optimal support for all popular programs and games If you wish to alter the base volume click on the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar Handling Mixer A 9 e 2 z o J Click on Mixer in order to open the volume mixer iT Volume Mixer EXRSREEERTEREERBEEE EE Device Applications g 7 System Sounds S Ed X By using the keys Fn F11 and Fn F12 you have the possibility to regulate the E volume 2 2 The Sound Card 47 External Audio Ports Your notebook has a loudspeaker so you can a
22. the one originally used This can be avoided by always using a certain device with the same USB port 54 Webcam Securing the Notebook Unauthorized access to software and hardware solutions will be made available to you with your new Notebook Fingerprint Sensor Your new notebook is equipped with a fingerprint sensor Benefits of this technology First of all it provides extra comfort You will not have to memorize passwords because the software manages those for you The program reacts to and saves all the entries that are necessary for authentication The program will recognise that you are entitled to call up and send the registration data by your fingerprint Attention Store your passwords and access data in a safe place If you cannot identify yourself by your fingerprint e g when working on someone else s computer you can log in with your access data in the usual Way Storing a fingerprint Your fingerprint sensor will have been pre installed as far as possible The adjustment to the user will still be lacking The registration of your fingerprint will still be necessary Attention The entry of the Windows password will be necessary to register your fingerprint Get a password now if you did not save one when bringing the device into operation 1 Start the software via Start gt All Programs Protector Suite gt Control Center The entry screen will appear 2 Click on Tutorial and follow th
23. 9 20 21 22 23 Audio Out Microphone USB 3 0 Port HDMI Connector External monitor port VGA ceessessseeseeeeeeeen nennen Kensington Lock Views Diagram the same gt p 48 Device Indicators LED s indicate the power and operating system states of the Notebook The meaning of each LED is Safety 0 O O zd uz OF 8 Ba OS SS Power Indicator This LED lights blue when the notebook is turned on O Battery LED This LED lights when the battery is charging Components Access indicator This LED lights or flashes when the notebook is accessing the hard disk or the optical drive O Wireless LAN Bluetooth LED This LED lights when the WLAN Bluetooth function is activated Capital Lock This LED lights when CAPS Lock has been activated This sets the keyboard to capital letters Q Num Lock This LED lights when NUM Lock has been activated NumLk Aid Appendix Views Multimedia buttons 9 a m d A Wireless LAN Enables or disables the wireless LAN function Mute Switches the loudspeakers on off Pause Play Button Starts the playback of multimedia files or pauses the playback at the selected point Stop Button Stops the playback of multimedia files Previous Track Jumps to the previous title during the reproduction of multimedia files Next Track Jumps to the next title during the reproducti
24. ESTER ES 25 Power S pply itt tr ere E o eee ae a tein 27 On Off BUON 5 4 oett HI p ttu Per ear trente 27 Idol igterlolsmt ERIT 28 Battery Operation iret rere eye E e EE is EENS cod dna Loa oa og 29 Inserting the Battery is iei eene rer penne tr od eee eee Doe ree ea per ea tian 29 Removing the Battery ne rite ehe Rhen abe Ree E rai dba Een 30 Charging the Battery eere riesuti deor e rena EES EEE e o ao clean pea sug 31 Discharging the battery seeeeesseeeseeeeeeeeen eene nennen 31 Battery Performan Gessie nett rese Lo E Ee ea beh d rh ren Feo Ee EY e EXE Yeu 31 Power Managements 5 5 e ceret tet ettet eere eere ne rane gea Mara ane ene xg 33 Sleep Moden vives ET 33 Hibernate Mode er tente rent desesecesssevedicdeseaces 33 Display pet ete oti Pe e EO Dra te D ro direi euer ides 34 Opening and Closing the Display cessere nnne 34 Screen Resolution ii cederet rr eee Ae e quee reped ea ta cue E eun Eos Appearance and Personalization Connecting an External Monitor eese eene D plicate the Desktop 2 eh enoet ether nere oe anon aaa Extend the Desktop reete rd ete e Pee te n ene Cost an e iua Only display the Desktop on 1 esee enne Only display the Desktop on 2 essere nnne nnne Data ENY arene e e tmr dea EP ERE ree qe A E ENE TReKeybo td cien toe tret e r Eai Notebook Specific Key Combinations MOUCH e 0 MEAE E
25. Note Memory cards can only be installed in one direction Refer to the instructions above Push the memory card into the slot Removing Memory Cards To remove the SD MMC cards or memory sticks pull it out and remove it The Multimedia Card Reader 53 Safety Handling rs 7 Q z W Aid Appendix Webcam Various services like calling online can be used with the built in webcam Actual example using Windows Live Messenger 1 Start Windows Live Messenger and create a user account if you do not already have one This service is free of charge You only pay the cost of your Internet connection 2 Select your contact from the list and click on the camera icon below your display image A wizard helps you optimize the settings of your speakers microphone and webcam Follow the instructions on your screen 3 Click on Finish to transmit your image via the webcam 4 If your contact also has a webcam click on the camera icon below the display image of your contact to receive the live image Universal Serial Bus USB Port USB ports provide an easy way to connect many peripheral devices to your notebook You can use any USB device with any USB port Your notebook has 2 USB 2 0 connection sockets USB 1 1 compatible 14 and 2 USB 3 0 connection sockets 20 Note Some USB devices require that you reinstall software drivers when you connect the device to a different USB port than
26. Notebook ae fe B MEDION ERAZER x6815 User manual 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 to help you find the information you require Along with the Table of Contents an Index has been provided to help you locate information In addition many application programs include extensive help functions As a general rule you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard These help functions are available to you when you use the Microsoft Windows operating system or the various application programs This interactive manual is designed to provide additional information about your Notebook as well as useful links accessible via the World Wide Web We have listed further useful sources of information starting on page 56 Document Your Notebook It is important to document the details of your Notebook purchase in the event you need warranty service The serial number can be found on the back of the Notebook Serial Number eeesee HH Date of Purchase eeee Hee Place of Purchase aaessssssererssssseccressssseeeeesesss Audience These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced user Regardless of the possible professional util
27. T The HardiDriVves sec eoe toram reete eerte E E a e Important Directories a cr terne c eere en eR hr eR ee aeie aiae The Optical Drive Loading a Disc Emergency Ejection of a Blocked Disc Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs eene 44 Regional Playback Information for DVD seen Subjects Concerning the CD DVD Rewriter Recordable Rewriteable Discs eese nennen Important Information about High Resolution Video Formats 46 The Sound Card rni nett rere te nena ee eco ein eei eee ie d uo External Audio Ports cot rp t terre te b eh o erae eo e tiles The Network ee What is a network Ethernet Network Wireless VAN erre ette neret eo aeter ager erte AR Conditioris 12 2 tb ere ert n IET D PO Te E reet Troubleshooting within the Network eese 51 Bluetooth optional esses enne eene eene nennen nenne The Multimedia Card Reader Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Mese EET Actual example using Windows Live Messenger eene 54 Universal Serial Bus USB Port Securing thE Notebook te teet E rite toe ea eto dne ei abeo Fingerprint Sensor egent neqne REI HESSE CRUS ERES Benefits of this technology esses enne 55 Storing a fingerprints ouo ree ert retento eerie e ERE 55 Startup Password Usirig Safety lock
28. ace of your fingers Using a pen or other object can damage the touch pad or cause the notebook to malfunction Safety Instructions 9 o E ge c I Aid Components Appendix Battery Operation To extend the life and power of your battery and guarantee secure operation the instructions below should be followed 10 Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or heat for long periods Do not dispose of the battery by fire Disregarding these instructions will lead to damage and under some circumstances may even cause the battery to explode Do not open the battery housing it contains no user serviceable parts Keep the battery away from electrically conductive materials chemical substances and cleaning agents Only use the originally supplied power adapter to charge the battery Ensure through the display or the signalling sound of the notebook that the battery is completely discharged before recharging it Replace the battery only with the same type or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Charge the battery only until the battery charging light goes out Also refer to the instructions under Charging the Battery on page 31 for instructions on checking the battery level Only change the battery when the unit is switched off Batteries are classified as special waste and should always be disposed of properly Contact Customer Service for more details Safety Instructions w
29. adiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Shielded interface cables if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits Information about Conformity 91 Components Handling Safety Aid E 3 9 2 2 lt Index A All programs eene 22 Ambient Temperature 5 Appearance and Personalization 35 AUTOT iere rr 66 B Battery operation 29 Battery power ceeeeeeee 31 Gharging eren erret 31 Checking the battery level 32 Discharging the battery
30. ate Service Engineer Please contact the Service Centre if you are experiencing technical problems with your notebook e Please contact our authorized Service Partners exclusively in the case of a necessary repair Notes for Service Engineers e Before opening the housing disconnect the notebook from all power sources and remove any connecting cables If the notebook has not been disconnected from the power outlet before being opened there is a danger of severe electric shock There is also a risk of damage to the components e Internal components of the notebook may be damaged by electrostatic discharge ESD Perform system upgrades and changes in an ESD protected work area If no such work area is available wear an antistatic wrist strap or touch a highly conductive metal object Your service centre can repair damage sustained by inappropriate handling for a fee e Use only original spare parts Notes on Laser Radiation e Laser devices of Laser Class 1 to Laser Class 3b may be used in the notebook Where the notebook housing remains closed the device meets the requirements of Laser Class 1 By opening the notebook housing you will gain access to laser devices of up to Laser Class 3b e The CD ROM CD RW DVD DVD RW drive contains no user serviceable parts Only the manufacturer should perform repairs to the CD ROM CD RW DVD DVD RW drives When removing and or opening laser devices the following guidelines must be observed e
31. ated to your optical drive in the delivery status You will have easy access to your files on your disks with Windows Explorer Computer Start the Computer Help Program by means of the Desktop link or by pressing the Windows key AZ and the E key at the same time Open Windows Explorer by means of Start gt All Programs gt Accessories The pre installed media reproduction will be used automatically during access to DVD videos or audio and video files on normal data CDs Warning While the notebook is accessing the optical drive the media activity indicator is lit Do not try to remove the disc from the drive while this LED is lit Emergency Ejection of a Blocked Disc If the tray fails to open automatically the tray can be opened manually provided there is an opening for emergency ejection Restart your notebook and if the tray is still locked proceed as follows T Remove the disc and restart the Shut down Windows and switch off your notebook Insert a long thin object like a straightened paper clip into the emergency ejection opening until you feel resistance Press lightly and the tray will open notebook The Optical Drive 43 Safety Handling n P4 7 Q z W Aid Appendix Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs Your notebook is able to playback and to retrieve information of Audio CDs DVD Movies and Data discs After loading the disc your o
32. been released To avoid damage to the LCD display never open it more than 120 Always hold the display firmly in the centre when opening up or positioning it Do not forcibly open it In order to avoid damage to the display do not touch it with your fingers or sharp objects Never lift the notebook by the TFT Display doing so could break the hinges Safety Instructions 3 o E ge c I Aid Components Appendix Switch off your Notebook immediately or do not switch it on at all and contact customer service if the power cord or the connectors attached to it are burnt or damaged Replace the defective power cord with an original power cord Under no circumstances may a defective power cord be repaired if the housing of the Notebook is damaged or fluids have leaked into it Have the Notebook checked by customer service first because the Notebook may not be safely operated otherwise and there may be a life threatening risk of electrocution Data Security Set 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 accepted for damages resulting from the loss of data or consequential losses Up Location Keep your notebook and all connected peripherals away from moisture dust heat and direct sunlight Failure to do so can lead to Notebook malfunction
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34. ce that cable will have been tested extensively in our laboratory Also only use the connection cables supplied with the devices to connect your peripherals Make sure that all connecting cables are connected with the respective peripheral devices in order to avoid perturbing radiation Remove any cables not needed The connection of devices is limited to equipment that complies with EN60950 Safety of information technology equipment or EN60065 Audio video and similar electronic apparatus Safety requirements Safety Instructions Information about the regulatory compliance according to R amp TTE The following remote equipment has been supplied with this notebook e Wireless LAN optional e Bluetooth optional Due to the capacity of the built in wireless LAN solution gt 100 mW the device may only be used within buildings in France Currently none of the other EU countries have any restrictions For use in other countries please obtain information about the applicable regulations locally The company declares herewith that these devices are in agreement with the fundamental requirements and the other relevant terms of the 1999 5 EG Guideline Complete declarations of conformity are available under www medion com conformity CEO Touch Pad e Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touch pad Because the touch pad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in pl
35. ct Help and Support e SA More support options Offline Help v Function is limited way in the case of the Windows 7 Starter version Software 59 Safety Handling A Ll 9 o 2 o J Aid Appendix Windows 7 Getting Started Learn everything you need to know about the features of the notebook peer Qa i gt Control Panel All Control Panelitems Getting Started Search Control Panel p Go online to find out what s new in Windows 7 Discover new features that can help you be productive stay safer and have fun Find out everything you need to know about setting up your computer gt Go online to learn more I Go online to find out what s new in J 3 Transfer files and settings from s Personalize Windows Windows7 7 another computer Use a homegroup to share with Choose when to be notified about Buy Go online to get Windows Live other computers in your home changes to your computer A Essentials 31 3 EL Back up your files E Add new users to your computer Geass the size of the text on your It is the aim of this feature to enable both beginners and experienced users to make additional setting for the optimal use of Windows 7 after first bringing the Notebook into operation 60 Software Getting Started has been subdivided into many small groups of subjects so that the user will have the possibility of adjusting t
36. de Warning Never remove the battery while the notebook is switched on or if the notebook has not yet gone into hibernate mode as this may lead to loss of data 32 Power Supply 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 hibernate mode Sleep Mode When in sleep mode the contents of the RAM of your notebook are preserved while practically all other components of your notebook are shut down reducing your power consumption to a minimum By pressing any key on the keypad you can bring your notebook back to the fully operational state You will restart at precisely the line in which you were working prior to the interruption The computer takes less time to go into and come out of sleep mode but uses more power than hibernate mode Hibernate Mode The hibernate mode is an alternative to a complete shutdown of the notebook In this mode all data from RAM system and graphic data are copied to the hard disk as a file As soon as the data has been safely saved the notebook powers down When the notebook is switched on again this file is written back to RAM by the BIOS In a few moments the notebook is in the exact state as when it was last used If while working on a document the notebook is closed assuming the correct ACPI setting the notebook saves the data
37. ding a Disc Unlike optical drives of desktop PC s 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 onto the locking mechanism so that it can lock in position Note Do not place protective foils or other stickers on your discs To avoid damage to your drive do not use deformed or damaged discs Warning Do not use scratched or dirty discs discs with pieces broken off or discs of poor quality Because of the high speeds in the drive the discs might break and damage your data as well as your drive Examine the discs before you insert them If damage or dirt is visible you should not use them Damage caused by faulty media is excluded from warranty and their repair must be charged Warning The disc can be damaged when the drive drawer is pushed in if it has not been pushed onto the locking mechanism correctly 42 The Optical Drive 1 Press the eject button at the optical drive to open the tray 2 Remove the disc from its case without touching the unprinted side if possible Place the disc on the tray so that it lays flat with the label facing upward and gently push the tray in to close it The disc will now lie flat on the tray and will engage onto the disc holder audiblyTest that the disc is able to turn freely and then push the tray back into the optical drive carefully The E drive letter will have been alloc
38. dows 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 regularly on external media such as a CD R or CD RW Windows offers Backup Status and Configuration This program is found in Accessories gt System Tools within the Start menu You should make a backup disk with all your passwords and the operating system s original configuration Maintenance Programs You can avoid some hardware and software errors with the help programs such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup The help program System Information can also be helpful as it gives you detailed information about your system configuration You can also find these programs in Accessories gt System Tools too Data and System Security 73 Safety Handling wu 25 c o o Q E o U Appendix System Restore Windows 7 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 necessary The advantage is that an unsuccessful installation can be cancelled Recovery points are created automatically by the system but they can also be set manually You can determine and configure yourself the maximum memory taken up by this You find this program in the program file under Accessories gt System Tools We recommend setting a
39. e instructions on the screen Securing the Notebook 55 Safety Handling rs 7 Q z W Aid Appendix Note You will find comprehensive operating instructions for the fingerprint sensor on the CD Startup Password You can protect your notebook against unauthorized use with a switching on password Then an invitation to enter the password will appear on the screen when the notebook is switched on The password will be set up in BIOS Warning Keep your password in a safe place You will not be able to delete your password if you forget it Contact your customer Service if you loose your password Using a safety lock You can prevent theft by using a so called Kensington lock which can be bought at your local retailer The cable wraps around an object and the T shaped end inserts into the Kensington lock port and a key or combination dial is used to secure the lock in place Please keep your key at a safety place 56 Securing the Notebook Software This section concerns itself with software We make a distinction between the operating system the software application program Windows activation BIOS and the security package which is delivered with the device Getting to Know Windows 7 With Windows 7 is launching the new operating system and successor to Vista Windows 7 contains a number of innovative functions and technologies enabling your no
40. ective red green or blue sub pixels E g constantly lit with half the brightness one colour is not shining blinking or flickering but not belonging to Type 1 or 2 Pixel Failures In addition A cluster of type 3 2 or more defective sub pixels in an array of 5 x 5 pixel A cluster is an array of 5 x 5 pixel 15 x 5 sub pixel ISO 13406 2 Class II Resolution Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Cluster Cluster Type 1 Type 3 Type 2 1024 x 768 2 2 4 0 2 1280 x 854 3 3 6 0 3 1280 x 1024 3 3 7 0 3 1366 x 768 3 3 7 0 3 1400 x 1050 3 3 8 0 3 Example An approx 43 cm 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 this translates into a factor of about 1 31 Class II type failure consequently allows for three defects each of type 1 and type 2 and 7 defects of type 3 and 3 cluster of type 3 These cases are normally not covered by warranty If the number of failures exceeds the figures of any category mentioned above then this may be covered by the warranty 90 Information about Conformity 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 residential installation This equipment generates uses and can r
41. ee to contact us Check Cables and Connections Visibly check all cables and connections Should all lights be off check whether all equipment is supplied with power e In battery mode connect the notebook to the power adapter and ensure that the battery is charged up e If you are operating the notebook with the power adapter check the electrical socket power cord and all switches in the circuit of the electrical socket e Switch off the notebook and check all cable connections Check the connections to peripherals Do not exchange cables even though they may look similar The polarity in the cables may be different When it is confirmed that the notebook has power and all connections are correct turn the notebook on again Frequent use of the programs Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup will help you to avoid problems with your operating system The tool System Information available in the program folder System Tools is also very useful 80 Customer Service Errors and Possible Causes The screen is black e This error can have different causes 1 The operational display On Off switch does not shine and the notebook is busy with file swapping Solution Press the On Off switch 2 The sleep LED is flashing The notebook is in the sleep mode Solution Press the On Off switch 3 The background lighting has been deactivated with the Fn F7 shortcut Solution Press any key to switch on the background light
42. eed for Bluetooth wireless technology can be up to 700 kilobits Kbp s per second The data transfer speed can vary depending on the device or environmental factors A Bluetooth device can transmit through walls pockets and briefcases Since Bluetooth is using the same frequency range as WLAN simultaneous use might cause interference If this should happen you can disable one service temporary Using the key combination Fn F3 you can enable or disable Bluetooth function Warning Make sure the Bluetooth option is switched OFF in any environment where it might interfere with critical and sensitive devices e g on aircraft in hospitals and other medical centres etc 52 The Network 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 disk The form and capacity of a memory card can vary according to the manufacturer Your notebook supports the following formats e MMC MultiMediaCard e SD Secure Digital e Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro When inserting memory cards ensure that the contacts are facing the right way See table below Incorrect insertion of a card can cause damage to the card reader and or the card SD Secure Digital pointing downwards MMC MultiMediaCard pointing downwards Memory Stick pointing downwards Memory Stick Pro pointing downwards Inserting Memory Cards
43. en onto the taskbar in order to obtain a clear view of the Desktop e Desktop Icons Desktop icons link to their respective programs To start a program double click its desktop icon The desktop encompasses nearly the entire screen and acts as the shelf space for such entries or for other links to which you would like rapid access e Logged in User This tells you which user is logged in to your notebook Function is limited way in the case of the Windows 7 Starter version 22 Getting Started Control Panel You can use the icons in Control Panel to change the appearance and functionality of Windows 7 These icons represent options for configuring your notebook You should however consult Help and Support on the potential effects of certain changes Safety System tray System tray on the current time When certain events occur for example upon receipt of an e mail message or upon opening the task manager it may happen that too many notification symbols are displayed in this field Windows displays a notification symbol when an event occurs After a short time Windows places the symbol in the background in order to maintain the straightforwardness of the field You can access the symbols placed in the background by clicking on a button in the system tray wu a5 c o o Q E o UO Aid Appendix Getting Started 23 6007 61 8 WVIE9 sia suefolv 4 sureiboid ynejaq e
44. erly Keep the packing materials such as plastic sheet away from children The danger of suffocation could arise in the case of misuse Do not open the case of the notebook the battery or the power adaptor When the case is open there is a danger of severe electric shock CD ROM CDRW DVD drives are Laser Class 1 devices These lasers must remain in their sealed casing DO NOT remove the drive covers as exposure to the lasers may be harmful Do not insert objects through the slots and openings of the notebook This may lead to electric shock electrical short circuit or fire that will damage your notebook Slots and openings in the notebook serve to ventilate it Do not cover up these openings because the notebook could overheat The notebook is not intended to be operated in a heavy industry company Operation under extreme environmental conditions can result in damage to your notebook Do not operate the notebook during a thunderstorm in order to avoid damage through lightning strike Never place objects on top of the notebook that would exert any pressure on the display There is a danger that even slight pressure may break the TFT display There is a risk of injury if the TFT display breaks Use protective gloves to pack up the broken pieces and contact customer service to arrange for proper disposal It is important to thoroughly wash your hands after handling a broken TFT display There is a chance that chemicals may have
45. error occurred e What steps have you already undertaken to solve the problem e Have you upgraded or removed drivers or hardware e Can you manually repeat the problem e If you have been given a customer number previously please have this available Driver Support This notebook has been extensively tested in our laboratories with a large number of compatible devices It fulfils all required standards and complies with the standard Designed for Windows which certifies utmost compatibility However the software drivers for individual components are updated from time to time This is a regular process provided by the manufacturer to mend possible compatibility problems that may occur with components e g programs or hardware that were not tested at the time of your notebook s manufacture 82 Customer Service 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 notebook is turned off the hard disk heads are moved into a safe area Wait until the Notebook has reached ambient room temperature before connecting it to the power supply Drastic variations in temperature and humidity can create condensation within the Notebook and may cause it to short circuit Close the notebook and ensure that the cover locks shut Always use the notebook carrying case This helps to protect the notebook from dirt m
46. ftware programs installed on your notebook are ordinarily listed here Click All Programs to reveal an extensive menu e Taskbar You can start programs and switch between already active programs using the taskbar beneath the screen You can place every program in the taskbar under Windows 7 so that you can always open it with a single click Furthermore you can rearrange the symbols on the taskbar by clicking on them and dragging them to the desired position Move the cursor over the symbols and the system will display a miniature of every file or window open in the program When you move your cursor over the miniature the system will display a full screen preview of the particular window If you move the cursor away from the miniature the full screen preview will close o Windows Search Windows Search helps you find almost all data located on the notebook quickly and easily With Windows 7 you get search results with greater relevance and they are easier to understand e Program Bar The most commonly used software programs are listed here The operating system recognises all this automatically Clicking on an entry with the right mouse key enables you to decide which entry on the list to keep or to remove The program linked to the input is not erased e Turn Off To turn off the notebook click on the Shut down button with the left mouse key e Display Desktop Click on this Button if you would like to minimise all the windows op
47. ge Icons or Small Icons under Display Settings to display a list of all Control Panel elements 62 Software Windows Media Center The Windows Media Center is the platform for your individual home entertainment in Windows 7 You will be able to record television TV broadcasts DVDs and music look at photos and much more by a remote not included in the scope of supply or by a click of the mouse with the Windows Media Center Safety Information The support of the functions depends on the hardware equipment of the notebooks For example the TV function requires a TV tuner not included in the scope of supply o E ge c I You will start your individual entertainment as follows 1 Turn on your notebook 2 Click on Start A 3 Click on Windows Media Center A An overview of the Windows Media Center functions is below 2 eo Main menu Sub menu hd TV Films Recordings You will have the possibility of recording broadcasts if you connect a TV tuner You can play back the broadcasts recorded delete them or burn them on external media through this Menu point Play back DVD E You will play DVDs through this Menu point Set up TV You will have the possibility of configuring the TV signal here if you have an external TV tuner available Online Media Programmes This library of programmes offers a listing of various online media You will call up content through the
48. he content optimally to his or her knowledge There are some of the links in the following e Go online to find out what s new in Windows 7 e Personalize Windows e Transfer files and settings from another computer e Use a homegroup to share with other computers in your home e Choose when tob e notified about changes to your computer e Back up your files e Add new users to your computer e Change the size of the text on your screen Use Getting Started 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 will call up Getting Started as follows 1 Click on Start 5 2 Select M Getting Started in the Program List Windows 7 User Account Control The User Account Control contributes to the prevention of unauthorized changes to the notebook A window with the message Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer will appear as soon as you carry out an unauthorized change e Click on Continue in order to continue the procedure e Click on Cancel in order to end the procedure Software 61 Safety Handling n P4 7 Q z W Aid Appendix Windows 7 Control Panel You can change Windows settings using the control panel The settings control almost everything relating to Windows displays and functionalities and t
49. hey enable you to organise Windows according to your requirements ec ew OO BF gt Contro Panel Adjust your computer s settings e System and Securit 5 Review your co status Back up your comi Find and fix prc Re Network 7 Wh Connect to Choose homegroup and sharing options and Internet the Internet y Hardware and Sound sy View devices and printers Add a device a Programs gt Uninstall a program Te o View by Category Sy Add or remove user ac sa User Accounts and Family Safety 9 Set up parental contro Appearance and Personalization ay Change the theme Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Ease of Access Let Windo gest settings Optimize visual display When you first open the Control Panel a few of the most frequently used elements of the Control Panel are displayed by category For further information on any element in the Control Panel category view hold the cursor over the symbol or category name and read the pop up display text To open one of these elements click on the associated symbol or category name For a few of these elements a list with executable tasks will open with a selection of individual Control Panel elements Searching for the desired control elements may be effected in the following ways e Enter a word or expression in the search field e Click on Lar
50. in RAM for you automatically You will restart at precisely the line in which you were working prior to the interruption The computer uses no power while it is in hibernate mode but it takes a little longer for the computer to go into and come out of hibernation compared to sleep Power Supply 33 Safety Handling n P4 7 Q z W Aid Appendix Display Opening and Closing the Display The display is locked by means of a special construction of the display hinge so that an additional lock is not necessary 1 To open lift the display with your thumb and index finger and position it as desired Warning To avoid damage to the LCD display never open it more than 120 Always hold the display firmly in the centre when opening up or positioning it Do not forcibly open it The opening and closing of the display can be assigned various functions via the Power management feature Screen Resolution Using a higher resolution can lead to distortion of the display especially with text Using a lower resolution may cause the display to use only a portion of the screen area You can adjust the presentation to the mode supported with the Windows Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization gt Display Settings gt Adjust screen resolution gt Advanced Settings Help Program 34 Display e e PN Appearance and Personalization 2 L ise This progra
51. indows Media Player jump list might contain options to play all music or to re open the latest play list The Internet Explorer jump list displays frequently and most recently visited websites For certain programs this enables rapid access commands which in the Function is limited way in the case of the Windows 7 Starter version Software 57 Safety Handling n P4 7 Q z W Aid Appendix past could only be retrieved from the program itself such as the command to create a new e mail message Improved Desktop Windows 7 simplifies working with the windows on the Desktop This provides you with more intuitive possibilities for opening and closing as well as for changing the size and for rearranging Windows 7 makes the performance of everyday tasks even simpler For example the Snaps function makes it easier than ever to compare two open windows You do not need to adjust the size of the open window for comparison Simply pull the window using the mouse to one of the edges at the side of the screen and it will fill half the screen Snap the window on both sides and it is already easier than ever to compare two windows If you would like to display all Desktop mini applications simply move the mouse into the lower right hand corner of the Desktop This makes all open windows transparent so that the Desktop and all the mini applications located on it will be instantly visible
52. ing again The notebook switches itself off during operation e The battery could be empty Connect the notebook to the AC adapter and charge the battery The notebook cannot be switched on e Try using the notebook on battery power and and check whether it is correctly inserted and charged Incorrect time and date display e Click the time display in the task bar and set the correct values No data can be read from the optical drive e Check whether the disc is correctly inserted e Is the drive displayed in Explorer If yes test another disc The WLAN connection is not functioning optional e Using the key combination Fn F2 you can enable or disable the wireless LAN function The Bluetooth connection is not functioning optional e Using the key combination Fn F3 you can enable or disable the wireless LAN function The touchpad is not functioning e Press the Fn F9 key combination in order to activate the touchpad Customer Service 81 Safety Handling wu ka c o o Q E o U 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 you call however please have the following information available e How is your computer configured e What additional peripherals do you use e What messages if any appear on your screen e What software were you using when the
53. ization this Notebook is designed for day to day household use The functions and applications for use with this Notebook have been designed with the entire family in mind Quality We have 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 innovative personal computer useful for applications relating to both work and leisure We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer 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 Copyright 2011 MEDION All rights reserved Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation a HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners Information in this document is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Safety and Maintenance eoe ee eva e aee ao ee a nr Vra eroe eee deese aea aa eg eee ae anb ea 1 Safety Instr ctiOris id ob rte rre te breve coe quet eiae n Pe rep
54. ll be billed to the user 44 The Optical Drive 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 Safety First of all you receive information on the so called blank discs Recordable Rewriteable Discs 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 than normal discs Please avoid the following when using recordable rewriteable discs that have never before been used e radiation by direct sunlight UVA UVB e scratches and damage to the disc surface Handling e extreme temperatures n P4 7 Q z W Aid Appendix The Optical Drive 45 Important Information about High Resolution Video Formats Optionally your system is supplied with a HD Blu ray drive This concerns technologies that support two different high resolution video formats You will still be able to play the following media with your drive e Audio CDs e CD R e CD RW e DVD R DVD R e DVD RW DVD RW Among other factors the following requirements must be fulfilled in order to be able to play the new video formats or new media HD DVD and Blu ray disks e The contents of a HD DVD or a Blu ray disk can only be played with the Power DVD software supplied with
55. lways playback sounds without additional equipment The use of the external connections gives you a good opportunity to connect your notebook to external devices Caution The use of earphones with a high volume can lead to lasting damage to your hearing Set the volume to the lowest level before reproducing any sound Start the sound reproduction and increase the volume to the level that is comfortable for you It can cause damage to the hearing ability of the listener if a device is operated through earphones with an increased volume for a long period For sound reproduction via external stereo Audio Out equipment such as loudspeakers active or 18 headphones Microphone In For recording via an external microphone 19 48 The Sound Card 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 as printers modems and hard disk drives Here are some practical examples e You can exchange E mail and manage appointments in an office e Users can share a printer in a network and save their data on a central server e Two or more computers can be connected to play network games or share data Ethernet Network If your notebook has an Ethernet connection you can use this to connect to a network The following explanation refers to notebooks with a network connector Connec
56. m offers you the possibility of adjusting the presentation on your di display This includes the background image the screensaver Active Desktop web and additional settings of your display and your graphics card for example The program can be started in the following way e Right mouse click on the Windows interface Desktop and left mouse click on Personalization or E e Via Start gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Personalization with a pz double click with the left mouse button kobak Gor gt Control Panel Appearance and Personalization gt 4 Il Search Control Panel Control Pane Mon ke Personalization GaERETHE STU Change the theme Change desktop background Change sound effects Change screen saver Network and Internet n Display Hardware and Sound Make text and other items larger or smaller Adjust screen resolution Connect to an external display e Programs S User Accounts and Family E ets online Uninstall a gadget 9 Safety S pcm aL Taskbar and Start Menu a Clock Language and Region Customize the Start menu Customize icons on the taskbar Change the picture on the Start menu 6 Ease of Access e Ease of Access Center J 9 Accommodate low vision Use screen reader Turn on easy access keys Turn High Contrast on or off E Folder Options Specify single or double click to open Show hidden files and Fonts A Preview delete or show and hide fonts Change Font Settings Adjust ClearType text S The following adjustme
57. netic compatibility and the Australian electrical safety guidelines This device fulfils the basis requirements and the relevant regulation of the Ecodesign Guideline 2009 125 EG Commission Regulation 1275 2008 ISO 13406 2 Class II Because of the very high number of transistors and their extremely complex production process occasionally defective or incorrectly addressed pixels or sub pixels may occur There have been several attempts in the past to define the acceptable number of defective pixels But this can be difficult and varies widely between different manufacturers We therefore adhere to the clear and strict requirements of ISO 13406 2 class II for the warranty handling of all TFT display products These requirements are summarized below Within ISO standard 13406 2 the general requirements regarding pixel defects are defined Pixel defects are classified into three failure types and four failure classes Each individual pixel is made up of three sub pixels in the primary colours red green blue Information about Conformity 89 Components Handling Safety Aid E 3 9 2 2 lt Pixel structure Sub Pixel Types of Pixel Failures e 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 e Type 2 A pixel that does not light up dark black spot although it is addressed e Type 3 Abnormal or def
58. ns 7 Cabling Arrange cables so no one can walk on or trip over them Do not place objects on any of the cables Do not allow any large forces to be exerted on the plug in connections from the side for example This will otherwise lead to damage to and in your device Do not exert any force when connecting cables and plugs and pay attention to the correct orientation of each plug Pull the connection at the plug not at the cable of you are detaching a connection cable from your device Avoid short circuits and cable breaks by not squeezing the cable or bending it sharply To avoid damage to your Notebook connect your peripherals e g keyboard mouse and monitor whilst your notebook is powered off Some devices can be connected whilst your notebook is in use These devices usually have a USB connector Please follow the appropriate instructions for each device Keep the notebook at least one meter approximately three feet away from high frequency and magnetic interference sources e g televisions loudspeaker cabinets mobile telephones etc in order to avoid malfunctions and or loss of data Please note that only shielded cables shorter than 3 metres 9 84 ft should be used for the LPT COM USB IEEE 1394 audio video and network interfaces with this notebook Please use only doubly screened cables in the case of printer cables Do not replace the cables supplied Only use the cable supplied with the notebook sin
59. nt possibilities are available T e Personalization e Display e Desktop Gadgets e Taskbar and Start Menu e Ease of Access Center e Folder Options E o e Fonts 5 Q Qo Display 35 Connecting an External Monitor The notebook has a VGA port 14 for connecting an external monitor 1 Shut down your notebook 2 Connect the video signal cable of the external monitor to the VGA port of the notebook 14 Alternatively you will be able to use the digital HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection 15 for the transmission of image and sound signals provided that your output device a monitor or LCD TV has a corresponding input 3 Connect the external monitor to the electrical socket and power it up 4 Start your notebook The external screen will be determined after the operating system has been loaded Several possibilities will be available to you You will call them up as follows 1 Aright click on the display 2 Select the Screen Resolution option in the selection window TS Appearance and Personalization Display Screen Resolution v gt Search Control Panel 2 Change the appearance of your displays Detect Display 1 Mobile PC Display Resolution 1366 x 768 recommended v m Multiple displays Egtendihesedisnimmen Duplicate these display This is currently you Extend these displays Advanced settings Show desktop only on 1 Connect to a projec Show desktop onlyon2 tap p
60. oisture jolts and scratches Should you need to ship your notebook always use the original packaging and make certain the shipper knows the contents contain fragile electronic equipment Fully charge your battery and any spare batteries immediately before a long journey Enquire about the electricity and communication provision at the location before a journey Acquire the necessary adapter for electricity or communication modem LAN etc if necessary before starting your journey Put the battery into the packaging separately when despatching the notebook It is recommended to send the notebook and all magnetic storage media floppy disks external drives through the x ray device the device into which you put your bags when you are passing through the baggage check at airports Avoid the magnetic detector the construction through which you walk or the magnetic rod the manual device of the security personnel because they could destroy your data among other consequences Customer Service 83 Safety Handling Yn a5 c o o Q E o U Appendix 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 cleaning always remove the power adapter plug and all connecting cables Only use a damp lint free cloth to clean the notebook Do not use
61. on of multimedia files Decreases the volume Increases the volume Views 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 installed You do not have to install any of the discs supplied D 0 e oO YN How to start Step 1 e Insert the battery before bringing the notebook into operation by sliding the battery pack into the compartment Lock the battery under all circumstances in order to avoid it falling out unintentionally Q i E NU mo ME MS 3 5 Getting Started 19 Connect the supplied power adapter 0 connect the power adapter via a power cable to a free AC power outlet 8 Connect the power adapter to the notebook at the notebook power socket at the left side of the notebook Set the switch on the power adapter optional to the I setting in order to supply the notebook with electricity and to charge the battery Set the switch to O to interrupt the electricity supply Diagram the same Open the display to the required position with your thumb and index fingers To avoid damage to the TFT Display never open it more than 120 Always hold the display firmly in the centre when opening up or positioning it Do not forcibly open it Note Please en
62. ory An activation will only be required if ELEME MESURES several components are replaced by others you installed a new motherboard wu ka c o o Q E o U a different BIOS version has been installed you install the software on to another computer When is the recovery of the factory setting recommended This method should be chosen as the last resort Read chapter System Restore concerning the possible alternatives How will make a data back up eo 90 Make a back up and a recovery back up of selected data on external media CD R in order to become familar with the technique A back up will be unusable if you are not in a position to recreate the data or the medium CD R is defective or no longer available Why do I have to reinstall my USB device although I have already done so The device will receive a new identification key if it is not operated at the same USB connection at which it was installed The operating system will then treat it as a new device and intend to install it anew Use the drivers installed or connect the device at the connection at which it was installed Appendix FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 79 Customer Service 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 problems Should these instructions not lead to success please feel fr
63. os 3 Data Security 4 niit E tetto eere Dt Une silts tee Feed eea regu be eua eu app T 4 Set Up LOCA OM oie rS GR d ste E EORR 4 Ambient Temperatule i esie sacs evenscavdeuscacevaancsensshtseddacvasevisneseesavetects 5 Workirig in Comfort 5 5 4 eec nre e tre Re e Ne e NAR 6 tarea 7 PowersSupply s sescucteevancacssawaevisenstssbvantecdsacdvedecelassvusugecsues a nerui eaput 7 Cabling 5 iiti e i b bie od iib eie e eyes 8 Information about the regulatory compliance according to R amp TTE 9 qTouchiPad tiere eerte ett ee eee eep inea sees ean otio eH ape oi re sema ee Heu ndy 9 Battery Operation eee dre t Eater Doo Sa rea Ren ERE E rena aae obe 10 Views amp Handling 5 I ee eae ev eee es ree see ge eee e saves es ese eese voveo Pe go esee s yos 11 Included with Your Notebook cesses nennen 13 M DER 14 Open Notebook 5 5 rrt ee t EGRE M GEH opt Feo eI TREE 14 idee 15 Left Side ien e E A i tere PREDA E ic tebe de ee EH e ert ed 15 D jaedecr EE 16 Device Iridi ato s deterret etes steven ti eer nas TH va ep care RS EARTE 17 Multimedia D ttons 1 oot eet eerta pe ern ora eed uet inne es 18 Getting Started ente TED OTI sens ER E ER D E ERR 19 AKI mm 19 Nox 19 Mo 21 SUED Biecse MC TRU TET MEUS 21 Short Description of the Windows Desktop eeeeeeerenene 22 Main Components 4 5 2 eee se eo eoa rece e eae sar a eee aA E a
64. outer and a broadband DSL or cable modem Some access points can also serve as a router and or a broadband modem Check with your retailer or Internet Service Provider to find the best solution for your needs A link to another computer with wireless LAN functionality can also be created without an access point This will allow you to share files but you will need an access point and a router to share an Internet connection The wireless network connection works in accordance with the IEEE 802 11n Standard compatible with the 802 11b g Standard If encrypted transmission is used this must operate according to the same principle on all devices Encryption is a method of protecting the network from unauthorized access The transmission speed can vary according to the distance and loading of the partner A WLAN router in accordance with the 801 11 standard will be necessary in order to be able to exploit the complete performance 50 The Network Troubleshooting within the Network 2 Why does an error message appear when I click on the network E environment D The computer name must be unique on the network and may not be the same as the task group 93 It appears that the network boards are unable to communicate What might be the problem D Maybe one of the used network boards works with a different speed e g 10 instead 100 Mbit s and your network computer D is unable to recognize this If necessary set the network driver to ES
65. ower adapter is connected it charges the battery automatically whether the notebook is turned on or not When the notebook is switched off full charging takes a few hours If the notebook is switched on the charging process takes a significantly longer time Note The charging process will be interrupted if the temperature or the voltage of the battery is too high Discharging the battery Operate the notebook by means of the battery until it switches off independently because of the low battery charge Note Think about saving your open files in good time to avoid a possible loss of data 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 Options in System Control Apart from this your notebook will require a higher power demand when carrying out certain tasks Power Supply 31 Safety Handling rs 7 Q z W Aid Appendix Checking the Battery Level In order to check the current level of the battery move the cursor over the power symbol in the taskbar The symbol of a battery is displayed during battery operation You will receive additional information about settings if you double click on this symbol 10 14 18 09 2009 DE d tm Note If you ignore the warning signal when the battery level is low your notebook goes into hibernate mo
66. perating system will open a selection window with different options for playback Normally there are various programs at your disposal If your operating system doesn t open the selection window you still have the possibility of the access via the Explorer or Computer Regional Playback Information for DVD The playback of DVD movies includes the decoding of MPEG2 videos digital AC3 audio data and the deciphering of CSS protected contents CSS sometimes called copy guard is the name of a data protection program incorporated by the movie industry as an action against illegal copies Among the numerous regulations for CSS licensees the most important ones are the country specific playback restrictions In order to facilitate the geographically restricted release of movies DVD titles are released for certain regions Copyright laws require the restriction of each DVD movie to a certain region usually the region in which it is sold DVD movie versions can be published in several regions but the CSS regulations require that each CSS decipherable system may only be used in one region Note The decoding software included with your notebook may be changed for regional DVD decoding up to five times after which the drive will only play DVD movies for the region setting last entered Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty If resetting is desired shipping and resetting costs wi
67. rams or hardware components will be classified as an important update and automatically selected for installation for you Important updates will be provided to remove known problems and to protect the notebook against known security risks Carry out four simple steps to download the updates needed and to keep your computer on the current status of technology 1 Click on Start 2 Click on All Programs 3 Open gt Windows Update Click on Check for update 5 Click on Add to select the desired update and to add it to the updates to be installed while you are searching through the available updates in each category You can also read a complete description of each individual element by clicking on the Read further Link gt 6 Click on Check and install updates when you have selected all the desired updates and then click on Install now System Restore 75 Safety Handling wu 49 c o o Q E o U Appendix 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 following e Version number of the operating system e Version number of Internet Explorer e Version numbers of additional software programs e Plug amp Play identification key of the hardware devices Windows Update will stand up for the protection of your private data and
68. rary of images Start the playback in a slide show here Play back everything Select Play back everything to start the playback of a slide show directly Video library All the videos stored in your notebook will be located in its video library 64 Software Main menu Sub menu Safety 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 album an artist or a selected title here Play back everything You will start the playback of all the files stored in your music library by means of this sub menu Radio You will have the possibility of listening to a radio broadcaster and to administrate it if you have external radio tuner hardware available Handling Search You will be able to search for music titles composers artists albums etc in a targeted way by means of this sub menu The search will start as soon as you have entered the first letters n P4 7 Q z 7 W Aid Appendix Software 65 Installation of Software Note If your operating system is configured so that the installation procedure accepts 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 that during the installation
69. recovery point before installing new software or drivers At this point if the system does not run properly this recovery point should enable you to return to a workable configuration without deleting newly created documents In the next paragraph you will find your options for the repair of an incorrect installation Correction Windows 7 includes various functions ensuring that the PC as well as the installed applications and devices work correctly These functions assist you in solving the problems which might occur by adding deleting or replacing files required for the functionality of the operating system the applications and devices The recovery function or functions you use depend on the type of occurring problem or error For detailed information refer to the Windows help 74 System Restore 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 augmented by new content so that you can download the newest updates and error corrections at any time to protect the notebook and guarantee its functioning Windows Update will search through the notebook and provide a list of individual updates especially for the configuration of your notebook Each update that Microsoft regards as important for the operation of the operating system prog
70. s are loaded The Power Recover menu will then appear Select the language of the restoration menu Click on Next You may now choose between two forms of restoration Restore to HDD no backup of user data All data on the notebook are irretrievably erased restoring delivery condition Restore to HDD with backed up user data Delivery condition is restored and all user data under C User are preserved Warning When using the option with backed up user data the restoration procedure takes a long time Data are only preserved if they are located in the C user folder All other data will be erased For this reason you must perform regular backups on external data carriers We will not be liable for data loss and or consequential damages 7 Click on Next and follow the further instructions which will appear on the screen to restore the delivery condition 78 System Restore FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Safety Do I still have to install the enclosed discs No Basically all programs are already preinstalled The discs are only intended as backup copies Where will find the necessary drivers for my laptop The drivers are on the second partition of the hard drive in the Drivers and Tools folders What is the Windows activation Handling Your operating instructions include a chapter about this subject When do I have to activate Windows Your software has been preactivated in the fact
71. s normal on notebook computers Notebook Specific Key Combinations Combination Description Fn F1 This key combination is set to shut down as save energy Please go through Personalization Energy Options in order to adjust this key combination to your needs Fn F2 WLAN optional Enables or disables the wireless LAN function Fn F3 Bluetooth optional Enables or disables the Bluetooth function Fn F4 Smart Power You will be able to select between two different Energy Saving Modes with this key combination Fn F5 Reduces screen brightness Fn F6 Enhances screen brightness Fn F7 Background lighting Switches the backlight off to save power Pressing any key switches the backlight on again Fn F8 Display Toggles the display screen between internal monitor external monitor and simultaneous display Fn F9 Touchpad Switches the touchpad on off 38 Data Entry Fn F10 Mute Switches the loudspeakers on off E Fn F11 Decreases the volume Fn F12 Increases the volume Fn Scr Lk Scroll This key combination activates deactivates the scroll function Many applications use this function to scroll the screen without moving the cursor Handling 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 in the normal mode
72. sure that the battery is inserted and the power adapter connected when operating the Notebook for the first time If you fail to do this Windows 7 will not be able to calculate the performance index correctly eee eS Switch the notebook on by operating the On Off Switch 6 The notebook starts and now goes through a number of phases Note Make sure there is no bootable disc e g the Recovery disc in the optical drive Such discs will prevent the operating system from loading off the hard drive Getting Started The operating system is loaded from the hard disk During the initial set up the loading process takes slightly longer than normal to register the operating system and the individual components completely Your operating system is finished loading when a welcome screen is shown on your display D vo S oO YN Note The initial installation may take up to 30 minutes to complete Do no unplug the notebook from the mains or switch it off during the initial installation This may adversely affect the installation Only switch the notebook off after installation has been completed successfully and the Windows desktop appears Step 2 Follow the instructions on the screen Dialogue boxes will explain any steps that need to be taken The greeting procedure will guide you through a series of dialogue boxes The information in each dialogue box will explain the steps that need to be taken 2 o Sho
73. t one end to the RJ45 connection Western plug at the network interface of your notebook 13 and the other to another notebook or a hub switch The Windows Help and Support Centre offer extensive information about networking your Notebook You can access this information by clicking on Start then Help and Support The Network 49 Safety Handling n P4 7 Q z W Aid Appendix 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 Quick launch key combination Fn F2 you can enable or disable the wireless LAN function Warning Make sure the Wireless LAN option is switched OFF in any environment where it might interfere with critical and sensitive devices e g on aircraft in hospitals and other medical centres etc ee 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 connection such as DSL Wireless access points are often found in offices airports universities or Internet caf s They offer access to networks or to the Internet Access authorizations are normally needed A fee may be required to use a public access point To set up a wireless network to share Internet access files and printers at home you will need an access point a r
74. tebook to work quickly and reliably while being easy to use Windows 7 News Improved Taskbar The Taskbar at the bottom of the screen enables you to start programs and change between programs which are already running Using Windows 7 you can place any program in the Taskbar so that it will always open with one single click You can also arrange the symbols on the Taskbar simply by clicking on them and dragging them to the desired position The symbols are also considerably bigger so that they are easier to use Moving the cursor over the symbols will display miniatures of each file or each window open in the program Moving the cursor over the miniature displays a full screen preview of the particular window Moving the cursor away from the miniature closes the full screen preview Jump lists Jump lists offer a practical possibility when opening files which you have recently worked on To display recently used files just right click the application symbol on the Taskbar Right clicking on the Word symbol will display recently used Word documents You can also easily place other files in the jump list if you would like to have them readily at hand in which case they will always be displayed This allows you to access documents which you use more frequently with just a few mouse clicks The jump lists from a few programs such as Windows Media Player can be filled in advance with frequently used commands Thus for example the W
75. ter s casing 3 Acknowledge your entry and follow the instructions on the screen Notify your Microsoft consultant if necessary that you have purchased an OEM license with your computer 68 Software The BIOS Set up Program a oO In BIOS setup Basic Configuration there are a number of configurable parameter e settings available for your notebook For example you can change the operating mode of the interfaces security features or power management Warning The notebook is factory pre set to guarantee optimum operation Only modify the parameters if necessary and if you are familiar with 2 the configuration options ES S I Running the BIOS Set up You can only run the BIOS configuration program at system start up If the notebook has already started power it down and then up again Press the F2 key in order to start the BIOS SET UP n P4 7 Q z W Aid Appendix Software 69 70 Software Safety Chapter 4 First Aid e Subject Page c S I Data and System Security esses 73 SyStem RestOTE iieri rte Pepe E PE HT eee Longa ces 74 FAQs ie E E E aged 79 GUStOMEH Service sett ide e erri 80 Upgrades and Repairs scscccssscceeeeseceesesseeeseeseneeseseees 85 2 Recycling and Disposal 86 g Qi E o S 2X o c Vv Q a lt 71 72 Software Data and System Security The programs described below are part of your Win
76. the respective program start the uninstallation and follow the instructions on the screen Ras Oo c o Q o lt Software 67 Windows Activation Microsoft is committed to the protection of intellectual property rights and the reduction of software piracy Therefore Windows 7 contains software based product activation technology Your copy of Windows 7 has already been activated for your notebook Product activation is needed if some components of your notebook have been replaced or you use a non authorized BIOS If necessary you can activate Windows 7 as often as requested You will probably need to activate Windows 7 by telephone even if Internet Activation is available This is due to the pre activated SLP version which runs with a special Product ID However activation needs your unique Product ID which can be found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker on your notebook housing When you call please inform your agent that you are running an OEM SLP version of the software Product activation on your Notebook In few cases it may still be required to activate Windows 7 If activation via the internet is acknowledged with an error message you should perform the following steps 1 Please select the telephone activation and click until the related screen appears 2 Now click on Change Product Key A new window appears Enter the product key This is located on the Certificate of Authenticity COA on the compu
77. uickly accomplished You can indicate exactly what should be released on each PC for all other PCs in the home network group Finally the shared use of files on the various home PCs and on many other devices is so simple that it is as if all files were located on one single hard drive This allows you to store digital photos on the computer in your home office and then enjoy easy access to them from a laptop in any other room in the house Similarly the printer in home office is automatically released for all PCs in the house as long as they are all in the home network group Beginners and persons changing from other Windows versions systems are advised to read this material carefully Windows Help and Support 1 amp MU amp as Options Windows 7 Help and Support Eo rst Search Help An answer to almost every question can be found in e E a to connect to online H this program T unavailable p Find an answer quickly Enter a few words in the search box above This help function fully covers the Windows operating system It is helpful for both beginners and professionals You can print or bookmark the information which is Wot ute iere to sie categorized into topics You start like this ato Browse Help topics 1 Click on Start More on the Windows website Check out the Windows website which has more information downloads and ideas for getting the most out of your 2 Now sele
78. uld you have any questions just click on 9 S e License Agreement E The greeting procedure also displays the license agreement Please read this S carefully It contains important legal information on the use of your software In order to see the full text use the mouse and the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to move downwards until you have reached the end of the document You accept the agreement by clicking on the I accept the agreement option field Only by doing so will you be entitled to use the product under lawful terms and conditions S Step 3 3 After the login procedure the Windows desktop appears on your screen You will find a brief overview on the following pages After the login procedure the Windows desktop appears on your screen This can be adjusted so that the screen of your computer looks different However basic operation is guaranteed zs Note c c a Windows might update and configure data e g by means of new updates in the first days after the initial installation This could lead to delays during shutting down and starting up the notebook computer Do not switch off the laptop notebook prematurely for this reason This could have a negative effect on the installation Getting Started 21 Short Description of the Windows Desktop LU Start Button Clicking the Start button brings up a menu where you can access help software programs files and settings e All Programs All of the so
79. unning the Bios Setup 69 S Safety and maintenance 1 Safety instructions sss 3 Care of the display 84 Data Security eere 4 Index Maintenance eeeeeeeee 84 Ambient Temperature 5 Battery Operation 10 Cabling Power supply eene 7 Set Up location 4 Touch Pad ttt 9 Upgrades and Repairs 85 Screen resolution 34 SD ashes re Ie de ned 53 Secure Digital suse 53 Securing the Notebook Startup Password 56 Service Engineers 85 Set Up Location ssssseees 4 Sleep Mode esee 33 SOTMWANC i irc erreurs 57 Software uninstallation 67 Sound card ie cete 47 External audio ports 48 Standards FCC Compliance Statement 91 Start DUWO Nssimi siiis 22 SUpPPOrt sesse te an 82 Suspend to Disk 33 System Restore 74 T Table of Contents vi The Card Reader Touchpad sesei ieii teias Transportes 83 Troubleshooting 74 Errors and Possible Causes 81 U Universal Serial Bus 54 Upgrades and Repairs 85 Using a safety lock
80. wering it up again Power Supply 27 Safety Handling n P4 7 Q z W Aid Appendix 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 supply safety instructions found on page 5 The power adapter is connected via a power cord to an AC outlet The DC power lead from the power adapter is connected to the left side of the notebook 12 I T Diagram the same 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 optional is set to OFF 0 The adapter provides the notebook with power in the ON setting 1 and also charges the battery The power supply indicators of the notebook provide details on the operating state The battery is also being charged when you are working on your notebook with the power adapter The power adapter is still live if the notebook is not connected with it You should therefore unplug the power adapter from the outlet if it is not connected to the notebook or set the adapter to OFF 0 Warning Use only the power adapter and power cord supplied with your notebook 28 Power Supply Battery Operation Safety
81. will not record your name address email address or other forms of personal data The information collected will only be used during the time that you are visiting the website It will also not be stored The update can only be executed via the Internet Ensure that you are on line with your notebook when downloading the updates 76 System Restore System Restore Safety If your system is not functioning properly you should use the Application Support Disc to restore your system Limits of the Recovery e Changes made to the original configuration RAS Desktop or Internet settings and installed Software will be ignored by this Recovery and will not 2 be reloaded c e Driver Updates or hardware installed by you will be ignored by this I Recovery Warning All data on drive C will be erased If necessary backup all required data on drive D You must pay attention to the information of pages 2 4 and 73 T o This recovery will reset your system to its condition at delivery Printer installations or other additional software must be reinstalled S 2X O c Vv on a lt System Restore 77 Carrying out a Restore 1 Remove any mass storage devices you may be using memory cards USB sticks etc Switch on the notebook Press the corresponding key when you see the message Press F11 to run recovery After a few seconds the message Windows is loading files will appear Wait until the file

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