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1. 5 tm o qs NN You should not position the monitor in close proximity to a window as this is usually the brightest area of the room and may cause visual impairments during daylight hours o Always position the monitor in a line of sight that runs parallel to the window front see v i I picture You should also apply a parallel line of sight with respect to artificial lighting This means that in a room lit by artificial light essentially the same criteria and objectives apply Should it not be possible to arrange the monitor as outlined above the following measures might be helpful x e Turn lower or incline the monitor 2 e Place horizontal or vertical shades at the windows e Q e Work in Comfort lt Note Take regular breaks from the work at your screen to prevent tenseness and exhaustion 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 9 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Overall Change your position frequently and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue Back While sitting at your work surface make sure your back is supported by the chair s back rest This should be in an erect position or angled slightly backwards Legs Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward Your lower legs should be near a ri
2. 31 Headphones rrrennennnrnnennnrnneennnnnsers 17 IEEE 1394 FireWire 13 Microphone ccessecceeesreeeeeseeees 17 Monitorurnisvesesvesinsiie na sides 15 Power supply eene 19 PS 2 keyboard ees 17 S ATA devices eese 18 Sound source audio input 16 Speakers audio output 14 USB devices eeeeeeeeees 16 Control panel eeeeeseeess 23 Customer service ssseeeeeeeee 59 D Data and system security 53 Data security sees 3 53 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 72 Directories ete teinte 30 Disc driveren sennen eet ere eres 32 Driver support rrnnnnnnarvrnnnnrnnnnnnssevne 61 E Electrical safety esses 69 Electromagnetic compatibility 69 Ergonotmlics 1 3 secrete tnit aan 9 Errors and Possible Causes 60 F FAQS SENNA 58 FCC compliance statement 71 Front connectors eese 13 G Getting Started sees 20 Graphics card eese 36 H IEEE 1394 Fire Wire Included with your PC Installation of Software K Keyboard rrr terrere na 28 KEYS i d nitet eite 28 L Laser radiation eese 65 License Agreement
3. sess 21 Localise the Cause 59 M Maintenance csssecccceeesssreeeeeeeeees 62 Maintenance programs 53 Memory StiEK sssorssovsososssssossssosssbssers 35 MMC Mouse MultiMediaCard N NetwOrlc ii ue peteret nna 40 Troubleshooting 41 What is a network 40 Noise emission rrvnnnnarvrnrnvrrnnnsvsvvner 70 0 Om off SWI eeni eet tete 20 Operation MOUSE aaron neuere a 27 Operational safety Data security eese 3 Set Up location esses 8 Ambient temperature 8 Connecting seen 11 Cabling i iit erre reris 11 Keyboard mireris iniiai 28 Optical disc drive s es 32 P Power Turning off your computer 23 POWer ON E 20 Program bar 22 Q Quality eet been ii R Recycling and Disposal 62 Chro MM 57 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Secure Digital Serial number Service engineers eeeeeeeeess 64 Set Up location eseseeees 8 SmartMedia sess 35 SOPW ANE Lade e rne REIR 42 Software uninstallation 46 Sound Card unio ete eee 37 Standards Electrical safety 69 Electromagnetic compatibility 69 FCC compliance statement 7
4. 1 Connect the cable with the 3 5 mm stereo jack plug into the green socket markt front out on the rear of your PC PCs with Surround Sound Diagram reference H Connect your surround equipment as follows 1 Connect the Front speaker to the green socket marked with o 2 Attach the rear loudspeakers to the connector RS OUT 3 Your centre speaker or subwoofer can be connected to the socket CS OUT 4 Connect to the optional SS OUT socket two more speakers for the back surround A digital audio output SPDIF can be connected to an optical cable Diagram reference K 1 Plug an optical cable to the socket at position K 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an audio device with a corresponding digital input 14 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Connecting HDMI devices Diagram reference I HDMI is the abbreviation for High Definition Multimedia Interface which is a digital inter face to transfer image and sound signals 1 To this port you can connect a TV device a monitor or a projector if these devices also have a corresponding connector Connecting the Monitor Diagram reference I J Your PC is equipped with a VGA DVI and a HDMI connector Note Always only connect one data cable in order to avoid problems with the signal allocation if your monitor has several inputs e g VGA and DVI Note Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoi
5. Use the Welcome Center to understand your PC better and in order to be able to use it optimally It will also serve you as an additional source of information for recognizing and removing potential problems If you have closed the Welcome Center at the start of your session you can access it via the following steps 1 Click on Start o 2 Select Welcome Center in the program list Windows Vista User Account Control The User account control contributes to the prevention of unauthorized changes to the PC A window with the message that If you started this action continue 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 44 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Installation of Software Note If your operating system is configured so that the installation procedure ac cepts only signed drivers default and software an information screen will appear Connecting The software included in delivery is already pre installed in the factory Attention You may find that during the installation procedure important files may be changed or even cancelled To avoid further problems in using older files af ter an installation make sure you safeguard your hard disk See page 53 for further information regarding data backup c e Ex
6. crosoft consultant if necessary that you have an OEM license in connection with your PC Has o c o o o lt 47 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 BIOS Setup In the BIOS set up your PC s Basic Configuration you have a number of parameter set tings available for your PC For example you can change the operating mode of the inter faces security features or power management The PC is factory pre set to guarantee optimum operation Please only modify the parameters if this is absolutely essential and if you are familiar with the configuration possibilities Execution of the BIOS Setup You can only execute the configuration program when starting the system If the PC has already been started exit Windows and reboot Prior to rebooting the PC press the key DEL and keep it pressed until the message Entering Setup appears 48 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety BullGuard Internet Security The BullGuard Internet Security Package is a combination of the currently most up to date PC security technologies on the market and thus offers you 24 hour optimum protection BullGuard is already installed so that additional installation will not be necessary If you nevertheless have to carry out an installation e g after system restoration you will find the software package on the application support disc supplied with
7. il D Q O 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 Help 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 An example for the manual installation without the autorun function Appendix 1 Click on Start o 2 Click on gt All Programs 3 Open the Accessories program point Select the item 7 Run 5 Now enter the letter of the CD ROM drive followed by a colon and the program name setup 45 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Typethe name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open f setup v Cancel Browse 6 Click on OK 7 Follow the instruction given by the program Software Uninstallation In order to remove installed software from your PC follow the next steps 1 Click on Start Oo 2 Click on 4 Control Panel EI 3 Then select the Programs ka option 4 Select the respective program start the uninstallation and follow the instructions on the screen 46 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Windows Activ
8. A Your PC has a hard disk bay which will enable you to connect the external MEDION HDDrive 2go ultra speed hard drive simply and without complications via the SATA connection As in the case of a USB memory pen connection takes place with a restarted operating system The hard drive will be recognized as a replacement storage medium and will be allocated a drive letter automatically Note Please take note of the fact that only the MEDION Hard Drive specified above can be connected to the hard disk bay The HHDrive 2go connection via USB of the first generation can only be connected with a special adapter As soon as you attach the hard disk to the hard disk bay this is recognized as the remov able data carrier of your PC If you don t access your MEDION HDDrive 2go ultra speed for a long period of time approximately 10 minutes it goes into the energy sav ings mode in order to not bring about the unnecessary consumption of electricity Important The plugs are provided with dust protection caps to protect the connec tions They must be removed before use The caps must be replaced under all circumstances if the connections are not used 31 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Connecting c s D il D Q lo Help Appendix The Optical Drive Diagram reference C Loading a Disc Attention Do not place protective foils or other
9. Digital Versatile Disk DVD television etc Multimedia applications and video processing Input and output devices such as printers scanners etc Technical Specifications Depending on the application the maximum data transfer is about 100 200 or 400 Mbit s corresponding to a data throughput of up to 50 MB per second The device can be plugged in or unplugged during operation hot plugging The standard cord Shielded Twisted Pairs STP includes 6 strands two lines are live 8V up to 40V 1 5 A max and can be used as an external power supply The four signal lines transfer data or control information Some devices do not require a power supply via the cord in these cases four pole plugs are used The voltage output of the 6 pole IEEE 1394 jack is protected by a fuse limited power source according to EN60950 PE rr Note The IEEE 1394 ports located at the front of you PC can only be used sepa rately A simultaneous use is not possible UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 USB Port Diagram reference M Note Devices connected directly to the USB bus should not draw more than 500 mA The voltage output is protected by a fuse Limited Power Source ac cording to EN 60950 Should the devices need more power than this it will be necessary to provide a hub distributor booster On the USB it is possible to connect up to 127 devices which correspond to the USB st
10. IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 The Hard Drive ire tot deeded creo ere adero Capa eo vadet tan tege oe TEN Qao 29 limportant Directories snertne 30 Connecting an external hard drive snnrnnoonnnrnnonnnrnnernnnrnnernnnrnnsrnnrnneennnnnnennnrnnsennnser 31 The Optical Drive ssnst erorri dence rin Ter ees area ann uvae e ree Cae SNRA A eene PR Re a REPRE PARE 32 Lo dinga DISC Seer n PEE 32 Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs esee 32 How to Remove a DISC eee rene orent reete ee eoo tuna re o eee eee E E eue een ao bee 33 The Optical Drive as Boot Drive errnnrnnronnnnnnennnnnnernnrnnnrnnnrnnennnrennsnnnrnnesnnnrnssvnnrnsneer 33 Regional Playback Information for DVD rnrrrnnnnnnernnnnnernnrnnnennnrnneennnrnnennnrnneennnnnsee 33 Subjects Concerning the CD DVD Rewriter ssnnrnnnonnnrnnnvnnrnnnennnnnnernnrnnernnnnnnsenerer 34 The Gard Reader nr ar eR D PI ee Re DOR ERE CA E PER RUE ERREUR 35 The Graphics Cad ede ee Ende dere diva ne e ena ne en Pe AER RT RENE 36 Personalize appearance and soundis esee eene enne 36 The Sound Gard sert eee entere etate tao enses rhe taotum taedet EST epu Rena na NE Tee AR S 37 IEEE 1394 Fire WIFe neret tr resa eee ee I eee Een aee Pe P ETE Ee eaa 38 Application Options for IEEET394 rnnnnnoonnnnnnennnrnnennnrnnnsnnnrnnennnrrnnsnnnrnnesnnnrnnsnnnrnseer 38 Technical Specifications 4 e ertt
11. 5 mm stereo jack plug to the light blue coloured socket Line Out Connecting USB Devices Diagram reference M Warning Connect your USB devices after initial set up of your new PC This will prevent unnecessary confusion during installation These devices can gener ally be connected during operation Read the manual for your peripheral device first e The voltage outputs of your PC for USB are protected by a fuse limited power source according to EN60950 This ensures that a malfunction of the PC will not damage the peripheral devices connected to the respective jacks You have a choice of several connection sockets It does not matter which you use Note Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid damaging the contacts Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the socket in one position 1 If you wish to use a printer scanner or other device with a USB port connect the cable to the USB socket on your PC ats UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Note Safety Connect your devices always to the same port otherwise your operating sys tem will give a new ID and asks for driver installation Connecting PS 2 Devices Diagram reference N You can omit this step if you want to connect a USB mouse or a USB keyboard D E i D c o U 1 Connect the mouse cable to the right green PS 2 port 2 Connect the keyboard to t
12. These processes usually take a few minutes during which time the operating speed of the computer may be af fected although this is only noticeable on initial start up 50 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Chapter 4 o A e d Customer Service amp Self Help Subject Page 5 E Data and System Security eese 53 3 System Restore cose ive sanket 54 O FAQ Frequently Asked Questions esses 58 Troubleshooting eese nennen 59 Driver Support er rti ret eter t rire 61 Transport E 62 Cleaning and Care ssonenrenenvenenennenensenrenennenennenennnnennenenee 62 Recycling and Disposal eene 62 Upgrades and Repairs 64 S O c o Q a lt UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 52 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Data and System Security The programs described below are part of your Windows operating system You can find additional information on these programs in the Windows Help file Please also read the notes on page 3 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 t
13. UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 e Inthe 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 decreased Note You only need to connect those components to your computer that you re quire If you do not have the described device available e g printer you may carry out the connection later 2 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Front Connectors Diagram reference D Some connections are located behind the front flap This offers you the great advantage of creating frequently used connections quickly and conveniently without turning the PC round The flap which can be slid also protects the connections Connecting IEEE 1394 Fire Wire Devices Diagram reference F D E OQ D E E o U Warning c Connect your IEEE 1394 devices after initial set up of your new PC This will prevent unnecessary confusion during installation These devices can m generally be connected during operation Read the manual for your periph O eral device first e The voltage outputs of your PC for IEEE 1994 are protected by a fuse limited
14. damage to your PC we recommend the use of a surge T protector e If you are using an extension cord ensure that the cord meets your local safety re quirements If in doubt ask an electrician e The power supply unit has an On Off switch that can be used to power off the PC x When the switch is Off 0 no power is being consumed 5 Do not start your PC yet First read the following section to find out what you need to know in order to get started 19 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Getting Started The software on this PC comes fully pre installed You do not have to load any of the CD s DVD s supplied With many programs e g telephone CD s or encyclopaedias however it is necessary to insert the corresponding CD DVD in order to call up the data which is stored on it The software will ask you to do this as necessary Once you have made all the connections and secured the necessary connectors you can turn on the moni tor the other peripherals and finally the PC itself Step 1 Power On 1 Power on the monitor and your peripherals Switch Diagram reference O 2 Provide power to your PC by pressing the switch to position I You will stop the flow of current to the PC by pressing the switch to position 0 On off Switch Diagram reference E 3 Press the On off switch briefly to start loading the operating system You can program the function of the main switch in the p
15. dro rr ae od eee e ten E a eee Ei 38 ad 39 The N twork E 40 Whats a NetwOork 2 et disse ses claude dee P PO E CGU Lei a Ee ERR T Peg 40 Troubleshooting within the Network essere 41 SOT tW aIe cci ec Feo eere vedaene 42 Getting to Know Windows Vista ennen nen ennen nen ennen ennen 42 Windows Vista Quick Start Guide s ssrsrsrsrsrsrerrreresrsrsrsrsrsrsrsrsrsrsrsrsrsrer nennen 42 Windows Vista Help and Support 42 Windows Vista Welcome Center cessere then 43 Windows Vista User Account Control nnns 44 Installation of Software ned Gere RED Ate eret ERRARE EE 45 How to Install your Software sessi enne nnne nennen 45 Software Uninstallation orrerooonnrnnoronronorvenennenennnnennenenerrenennenennenenevrensenenrenenenr 46 WINDOWS ACLUVALIOD oer dene ae to uit ere ee ee eR E eR an voee EXER ee des Forn fruer 47 Product Activation on your PC snnrnnonnnnrnnnennrnnnernnrnnernnnnnssnnnnnennnrnnssvnnsnnennnrensene 47 BIO Scri ETop ED 48 Execution of the BIOS Setup iersinii ensenis esisi seenen Tisia 48 BullGuard Internet Security erre ettet eie rre trunk rn neni na eoa llo 49 Customer Service amp Self Help scccssccsccscccssccssccescccccsccescecsceeseseseoes 51 Data and System Secu rity 2 1 netten teh oH ER Fiera e eae e erae ao cun 53 Data Securlbyo dioere eee tene ee tree elio ere qoe eae eese ie
16. ing it correctly Set up Location Keep your PC and all units connected to it away from moisture dust heat and di rect sunlight Failure to observe these instructions can lead to malfunctions or dam age to the PC To prevent damage to your PC from a fall place and operate the PC and all con nected units on a stable balanced and vibration free surface Ambient Temperature The PC can be operated at an ambient temperature of between 10 and 35 C 441 and 95 F and at a relative humidity of between 30 and 70 without condensation When powered off the PC can be stored at temperatures between 20 and 50 C 40 and 158 F Unplug the cable during thunderstorms and make especially sure to remove the an tenna cables if present We recommend the use of a surge protector for additional safety in order to protect your PC from being damaged by power peaks or light ning strikes through the power network Delay operating a PC after transport until the device has adjusted to the ambient temperature In situations of large temperature or humidity differences condensa tion may build up moisture inside the PC which might cause an electrical short cir cuit 8 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Ergonomics Note Ensure that the monitor is set up in such a way that reflections glare and ex light darkness contrast are avoided 9 c c s S
17. o ner net pete der erret cei ate i rare e SER EA 3 P t securnthyusastlutt israel 3 Setting Up amp Getting Started rrrnonrrnnnnrnnnnrnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnvnnnnnenenennnneer 5 Included With your PC raae apaan eae eest desk nn sale passed EARE AATA niaaa TERESE NES 7 Settirig Upean erect eret e Fate e e a e o a a Set up Location eees Ambient Temperature Ergonomics m temario EE GADLING ess secte AED ae Front Connectors acessorios Connecting IEEE 1394 Fire Wire Devices LAN Connection seeeeeene Connecting Speakers Audio Output PCs with Surround Sound Connecting HDMI devices Connecting the Monitor Connecting a Sound Source Audio Input Connecting USB Devices Connecting PS 2 Devices Connecting headphones Connecting a Microphone Connecting S ATA devices Remove S ATA devices Connecting the Power Supply Getting Started airen ee eee eden eR Fe eee exeo Fea e un and ag ru eias Step 1 Power Ori datanett SWITCH eene On off Switch sess Step 2 Starting Initial Setup Step 3 Finalisirigs ine eh erem EET ETe e Ree Short Description of the Windows Desktop Operation 25 UNI EE 27 The Keyboard eere am eee eim I Eee gente R ide rin eges The Alt and Ctrl Keys UK N
18. power source according to EN60950 This ensures that a malfunction of the PC will not damage the peripheral devices connected to the respective jacks 2 T Note Peripheral devices can have different connecting cables 6 pole 4 pole Please check what kind of cable you need for your peripheral device x Note E o Take care to ensure that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid 2 damaging the contacts Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the socket in one position 1 Connect the IEEE 1394 cable to the IEEE 1394 port of your PC Important The connectors on the front side are not configured for parallel use 13 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 LAN Connection Diagram reference G Your PC is equipped with a network connection in order to prepare it for network opera tion The network cable usually has two RJ45 plugs so that it is unimportant which plug is connected to which jack 1 Connect the one plug of the cable to the PC jack 2 Connect the other plug to the other PC or hub switch For further information refer to chapter The Network starting at page 40 Connecting Speakers Audio Output Diagram reference H Here you can connect your active speakers for replaying or audio connection cables for recording Please refer to the user s guide of your stereo installation for information about which connector you should use usually Line In or Aux
19. result ing from the loss of data or consequential losses se UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 D wo re av An Connecting Operation Help Appendix ds UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Chapter 2 Setting Up amp Getting Started D 5 O D c E o U Subject Page 5 S F o Included with your PC cessere nennen 7 Q Setting UP runs Goes sTe 8 O Connecting 3 er er Fee ree er eaS eee ERE EN aaa 11 Getting Started ionisoi Ieri exeo th te eh poenae 20 E v I Z o c o o o UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 ii UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Included with your PC Please check that the contents listed below are supplied with your package You MUST provide your PC s serial number when contacting a customer service representative Your PC bundle should include the following components e PCand power cord e PS 2 keyboard e Optical USB mouse e OEM Version of Operating System e Application Support Disc e Documentation is UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety D E i D E E o U Operation Help Appendix Setting Up Remember that choosing the proper location for your PC is just as important as connect
20. the machine BullGuard Internet Security consists of the following security components Connecting e Antivirus The centrepiece of any serious PC security application the Antivirus application screens your e mails and scans your hard drives for viruses and malware The Bull Guard Antivirus combines the highest update frequency in the business with a no nonsense user interface e Antispyware BullGuard Antispyware protects your PC from all known kinds of spyware and ad ware by searching and cleaning files registry keys processes and cookies protect ing you from identity theft and the loss of personal information c s 5 i D Q lo e Spamfilter The BullGuard Spamfilter will protect you from annoying spam and potentially costly phishing attempts a key tool in keeping your Inbox free from unsolicited mail o e Backup I Backing up your files has never been easier with both local and online backup Not only can you customise the size of your online backup drive to suit your needs once uploaded you can access these files from any computer connected to the internet anywhere in the world x e Support BullGuard Support is a key component in all BullGuard products Assistance with all D security related questions available to all users directly from the application No 2 FAQ no automated response real people and live help lt Information The Antispyware Spam filter Backup and Support compo
21. 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 Making Copies of this Manual This manual contains information protected by law All rights reserved Duplicating this information in mechanical electronic or any other form without the written approval by the manufacturer is prohibited by copyright law 71 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Connecting Safety Operation Help ga ge D Q Q lt Index A All programs eren 22 Ambient temperature 8 Audience sene erro tn einn n enn aora i AULOPUM 665050 iae ere tectae eoa Nader 45 B Battery Treatment eese 63 BIOS Setup iere 48 BullGuard Internet Security 49 C Cablirig ni rtt 11 Card reader sese 35 Gc 62 CD ROM snper nein i EE 32 CD Rom DVD Drive as bootdrive 33 GE SANTANA NE 35 Gle nings e reote cene 62 Cleaning agents 62 Compact Flash Cornnectihig onere eneas External hard drives
22. transport store the PC in its original packaging Cleaning and Care The lifetime of the PC can be extended by taking the following measures Warning There are no user serviceable or user cleanable parts inside the PC hous ing e Before cleaning always remove the power plug and all connecting cables Clean the PC with a damp lint free cloth Do not use any solvents corrosive or gaseous cleaning agents Do not use CD ROM cleaning disks or similar products that clean the lens of the laser to clean your CD DVD drive Recycling and Disposal bd 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 pod Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish They must be deposited at a collection point for used batteries 1 O Packaging V To avoid damage during transport the PC is stored in protective packaging The packag ing is produced mostly from materials which can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and therefore can be professionally recycled Should you have any questions concerning the disposal please contact your dealer or our service 62 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Battery Treatment Safety Batteries may contain combustible materials By misuse this may cause battery leakage heat explosion or ignitio
23. 1 Noise emission eeeeeeeeenee 70 Start button reiten here 22 System ReEstOrei s sssesisssoesssonesonsessreer 54 T Task Dats 20222223 sds shea aa Transporting Troubleshooting Turn off computer U Upgrades and Repairs 64 USB POTE eoe oreet iere tens 39 Ww Windows activation s 47 Windows Aide et support 42 Windows Vista Quick Start Guide Windows Vista User Account AR N Control aineen a ERT 44 Windows Vista Welcome Center 43 Windows Vista Control Panel 23 Helps onere ha 23 Windows Desktop s ssmsmsnn 22 Windows Update 55 Connecting Safety Operation Help Z xe D Q Q lt 74 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508
24. 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 locate the information you require Along with the Table of Contents at the beginning of this manual an Index has been provided to help you find topical information If you want to start up your PC immediately please read the chapters Operational Safety page 3 and Setting up and Getting Started page 8 We strongly recommend you read this entire manual to ensure the proper set up and operation of your PC Many application programs incorporate extensive help functions As a general rule you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard These help functions will be available to you while you are using the Microsoft Windows operating system or the re spective application program Windows Vista offers you additional aids to learn about the new version of Windows and your PC You can find this information in the Welcome Center after booting up your PC We have listed further useful sources of information starting on page 42 Audience These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced user Regardless of the possible professional utilisation this PC is designed for day to day household use The functions and
25. ached 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 x 9 D Q Q 21 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Step 3 Finalising After the login procedure the Windows desktop appears on your screen This can be adjusted so that the screen of your computer looks different The basic opera tion however is ensured Short Description of the Windows Desktop 6 Internet Internet Explorer Iu Windows Photo Gallery EN NN NE D s Em o 0 8 o e 1 Start Button Clicking the Start button brings up a menu where you can access help software pro grams files and settings 2 All Programs All of the software programs installed on your PC are ordinarily listed here Click All Pro grams to reveal an extensive menu 3 Program Bar The most commonly used software programs are listed here 22 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 4 Turn Off Computer Click on this interface with the left mouse button and select the Shut Down option in order to switch the PC off 5 Task Bar Here you receive information and status reports about Windows Vista and which pro grams are running 6 Desktop Icons Desktop icons link to their respective programs To start a program double click it
26. an dard 1 1 and 2 0 supported The data transfer speed is 1 5 Mbit s or 12 Mbit s depending on the device connected USB 2 0 can reach up to 480 Mbit s Note If possible always connect your USB devices to the same port where it has been installed Otherwise you will get a new ID and your operating system will ask for a new installation of the driver 39 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Connecting c s D il D Q lo Help Appendix The Network Diagram reference G Your PC is provided with a Fast Ethernet Network connector You will find further information about networking in the Help section within the Start menu What is a Network A network means connecting your PC to another or several other PCs Users can transfer information and data between computers and share resources such as printers modems and hard disk drives Here are some practical examples e You can exchange Email and manage appointments in an office e Users share a printer in a network and save their data on a central server e Share one modem or one ISDN card among computers for Internet access e Two or more PCs can be connected to play network games or share data 40 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Troubleshooting within the Network Why does the network environment not show the releases D The net
27. applications for use with this PC have been designed with the entire family in mind Purchase Details Enter your purchase details below for quick reference Serial Numbers esses i e Microsoft asssesesesesseseeeemenmetne Place and date of Purchase mssernnnnnnnnnnnvenrnnnnnnnnneesenenes You will find the PC serial number on the rear of the PC Also copy this number into your guarantee documents if necessary UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Quality Medion has selected the components in this computer for their high level of functionality ease of use safety and reliability Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to provide you with an in novative personal computer useful for applications relating to both work and leisure We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer Thank you for choosing our products 2008 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 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 ii UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Table of contents SAPOLY e 1 OperationaliSafelty 2
28. ation Microsoft is committed to the protection of intellectual property rights and the reduction of software piracy Therefore Windows Vista contains software based product activation technology Your copy of Windows Vista has already been activated for your PC Product activation is needed if some components of your PC have been replaced or you use a non authorized BIOS If necessary you can activate Windows Vista as often as re quested You will probably need to activate Windows Vista 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 Certifi cate of Authenticity sticker on your PC housing When you call please inform your agent that you are running an OEM SLP version of the software Connecting Product Activation on your PC In few cases it may still be required to activate Windows Vista If an activation via the internet is acknowledged with an error message you should perform the following steps c s u i D Q 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 com E puter s casing T 3 Acknowledge your entry and follow the instructions on the screen Notify your Mi
29. d damaging the contacts Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the socket in one position Connect the data cable of the monitor to the socket on the graphics card reference J If necessary remove the white guard ring on the monitor plug Hand tighten the screws on the monitor cable Caution Your PC monitor is preconfigured for a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and an optimal refresh rate of 60 hz If your monitor does not sup port these settings it may become damaged or malfunction during use You can change the screen resolution and configuration of your monitor as fol lows See also your monitor s User Manual Km I SESS SSS SSS 15 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety D E O D E c o U Operation Help Appendix You can change the screen resolution in the Control Panel under Personalize appearance and sounds The Program can be started in the following way e Right mouse click on the Windows interface Desktop and a left mouse click on Personalization or e Through Start gt Control Panel gt Personalize appearance and sounds by double clicking with the left mouse button Connecting a Sound Source Audio Input Diagram reference L This port is used to accommodate a connecting cable for external analogue audio sources i e stereo system keyboard synthesizer 1 Connect the cable with the 3
30. dow Alt F4 opened Migs Bunt screen Copies the image of the window currently active to the clipboard TE Generates the character required for e mails pro Shift nounced at Ctrl Alt Del Windows security is launched Country specific variances are possible 28 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 The Hard Drive The hard drive is the main storage medium combining large storage capacity and rapid data access Safety 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 PC 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 PC further application pro grams and backup files are located on the hard drive and reduce its total capacity The hard drive is addressed as drive C and D Connecting Note c s 5 i D QE lo Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data NENNEN Usually your hard disk is divided into more partitions but there can also be some minor variations In your first partition Boot you will find your operating system applicati
31. e Confirm that the system is not in stand by mode Press any key on the keyboard to test this out Wrong Date and Time e Click the clock on the taskbar and correct the date and time After a system restart a new drive letter is assigned to the cards in the card slots e This can happen when the card reader re initializes the slots during a system start New IDs might be assigned which can lead to new drive letters for some cards No data can be accessed from the optical drive e Check whether the disc is inserted correctly e Is the optical drive displayed in Windows Explorer If so test another disc The mouse does not work e Check the cable e Does your mouse work with other programs There is not enough room on the HDD e Audio or video recordings need a great deal of memory between 1 and 2 GB hour Safeguard files that you do not need on external media such as DVD CD Rs or hard drives The PC does not start up e If all cable connections are correct then try to reset the power supply of the PC Set the power switch at the rear of the PC to position O OFF Now press down the main switch at the front of the PC for 10 seconds Wait 5 more seconds and the re start the PC 60 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Additional Support If the suggestions in the above section have not solved your problem please contact the service hotline and we will attempt to help you
32. e that you are on line with your PC when downloading the updates 2562 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety System Restore powered by Symantec symantec 2 5 O D c c If your system is not functioning properly and Windows Vista System Restore did not S solve the problem then you should use the Application Support Disc to restore your sys tem Limits of the Recovery 2 fS e Changes made to the original configuration RAS Desktop or Internet settings and ET installed Software will be ignored by this Recovery and will not be reloaded amp e Driver Updates or hardware installed by you will be ignored by this Recovery Beware All data on drive C will be erased If necessary backup all required data on drive D Pay absolute attention to the notes on Page 3 and Page 53 This recovery will reset your system to its condition at delivery Printer installations or other additional software must be reinstalled Attention A backup will no longer be possible if you have deleted the D Recover di rectory or the files located in it You can copy the FACTORY GHO file and all additional FACTXXX GHS files to external data media such as CDs or DVDs etc for security 28 9 D Q Q lt Carrying out a Restore 1 First please read the entire Restore section of the Windows Help file 2 Insert the Support CD and reboot the PC 3 Select the option Boot fr
33. ease es eee dt 53 iv UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Maintenance Progralmis eee ti roii rra no torta nonse ee dba Pa ea seo Ea igenes 53 iri RP 54 ecd m H 54 Windows Update sescenti tee tis eem Tad t te IR TE 55 Windows Update Information for Data Security s sssssrrssssrersssrsrsssrrressrrrrssrrernrr 56 System Restore powered by Symantec rnnnrnnnnnnnrnnrnnnrnneennnrnnernnrnnssnnnnnnsennranssnnnen 57 Limits Of the RecoVely eere teer serena aate bee ea o edo cea ea 57 Cartyirng outa Restore eii e ette ete re eve trea Genel rer eet se e goes en pra abre derre 57 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions essent 58 Customer Sei CE coe rm gh eee nein o eene eo eer EET OA ATAA EEE RAEE SETAE AEA Eaa 59 Troubleshooting e eo ER hr rp OE ORE GEI OY e SEE ERES 59 Localise thie Gallse eee neci rec eren tush pee rta eoe LR ENS a Eees 59 Errors and Possible Causes arinira a ai a E R A Ra 60 Additional S pport teen ere retain ert eE AE re erede eta AEAEE Se dere ne Nera DESS 61 Driver SUP POM dr 61 TRANS POMING the PC ner ener ao eee ee 62 Cleaning and Cales oerte ee tre undrende bankran Rug aen ee pee 62 Recycling and Disposal 42 rerit erento eni tn tione Root tuna ua rna o nnne aar Gh 62 Battery Treatment 5 eret eter rae eroe tie era disk ET Fe aar sasse 63 Upgrades and Repaits 5 5 ce er kundene andet ue
34. ered Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty If reset ting is desired shipping and resetting costs will be billed to the user UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Subjects Concerning the CD DVD Rewriter Normal Discs are pressed from a digital glass master and then sealed In the case of blank disc the information is burnt onto the disc with the laser of the Rewriter Therefore these discs are more sensitive than normal CDs Please avoid the following when using recordable rewriteable discs especially blanks that have never before been used e radiation by direct sunlight UVA UVB e scratches and damage to the disk surface e extreme temperatures 34 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety The Card Reader Diagram reference P MS SD MMC 1 I af TT MXD ET m o e 5 O o c o U Q c O If your PC is equipped with a card reader you can handle different memory card types The following table refers to the use of the card reader ET Q O Slot Card type Contacts MS Memory Stick pointing downwards Memory Stick Pro SD SD Secure Digital o MC MMC MultiMediaCard 2 CF CF Compact Flash point to front IBM Microdrive SM XD SmartMedia point to bottom XD pointing upwards x 5 D Q If a card is inserted a f
35. ght 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 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 Head Your head should be upright or tilted slightly forward Avoid working with your head or neck twisted 0 15 A 50 70cm 20 28 inches e Hand rest nup 2 4 e Viewing distance 20 27 5 e Legroom vertical minimum 25 5 e Legroom horizontal minimum 23 6 e Top line of screen at eye level or slightly below 10 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Connecting Safety For a better guidance open up the left inner page of the cover with the dia grams to find the location of the described connections Note The devices listed are not necessarily included with your PC All the connections listed are optional and will not inevitably be available on your PC D E i D E E o U Cc Cabling 9 fS Please follow the instructions below in order to correctly connect your PC o Q e Arrange cables in such a way that no one can tread on or tri
36. he left blue PS 2 port Connecting headphones Diagram reference Q Operation Here you connect headphones earphones 1 Connect the cable with the 3 5 mm stereo jack plug in the green socket at the front of your PC diagram reference Q Help Caution The use of headphones earphones with a high volume can lead to lasting damage to your hearing Set the volume to the lowest level before reproduc ing any sound Start the sound reproduction and increase the volume to the level that is comfortable for you Changing the basic settings of the equalizer can also cause damage to the hearing of the listener It can cause damage to the hearing ability of the A listener if a device is operated through earphones with an increased volume for a long period Appendix Connecting a Microphone Diagram reference R 1 You can use the pink socket R to connect a microphone with a 3 5 mm mono jack plug 2 Position the microphone in such a way that it does not point directly at the speak ers If you hear feedback characterised by loud whistling noises reposition the mi crophone until the sound stops UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Connecting S ATA devices Diagram reference S eSATA stands for external Serial ATA and is used for connecting external hard disks Unlike common USB standards the transmission speed of an e SATA connection is higher than that of external USB hard dis
37. he 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 System Tools too 53 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Connecting c o 5 o on O Appendix System Restore Windows Vista provides a useful function System Restore enabling the storage of the so called Recovery points The system remembers the current configuration as a snapshot and returns to this if nec essary The advantage is that an unsuccessful installation can be cancelled Recovery points are created automatically by the system but they can also be set manu ally 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 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 para graph you will find your options for the repair of an incorrect installation Correction Windows Vista includes var
38. hrow them in the specific containers for separate collection If necessary turn to your retailer or to our service assistance Thank you Appendix 63 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Upgrades and Repairs e Only a qualified engineer should perform upgrades and repairs to your PC e If you do not have the necessary qualifications go to an appropriate Service Engi neer Please contact our Service Centre if you are experiencing technical problems with your PC Notes for Service Engineers e Before opening the housing disconnect the PC from all power sources and remove any connecting cables If the PC has not been disconnected from the power outlet before being opened there is a danger to life through electric shock There is also a risk of damage to the components e Internal components of the PC may be damaged by electrostatic discharge ESD Carry out system upgrades and changes in an ESD protected workshop If no such workshop is available wear an antistatic wrist strap or touch a highly conductive metal object Medion can repair damage sustained by inappropriate handling for a fee e Use only original spare parts Caution Lithium batteries can not handle intense pressure high temperatures or fire There is a danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly Replace batteries with a compatible type as recommended by the manufacturer Lithium batteries are hazardous waste and re
39. icrosoft 7 Go online to learn about Go online to find it fast with Go online to help protect VG Windows Live Windows Live your PC with Windows Live Go online to Windows Go online to connect and Go online to find more ways Marketplace share with Windows Live to help protect your PC Show all 7 items F Run at startup Welcome Center can be found in Control Panel System and Maintenance Help It is the aim of this feature to enable both beginners and experienced users to make addi tional settings for the optimal use of Windows Vista after first bringing the PC into opera tion The Welcome Center has been subdivided into many small groups of subjects so that the user will have the possibility of adjusting the content optimally to his or her knowledge There are some of the links in the following e View computer details Find information about you computer the type of your graphics card and the Windows Vista version here Appendix e Transfer files and settings Transfer data and settings of your old PC with this e Add new users Administer and open user accounts for each user of the PC with this e Connect to the Internet Configure your internet access with this e What s new in Windows Vista Learn how Windows Vista is different in comparison to older versions e The use of the email program 43 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 e and much more
40. ious 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 54 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety 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 new est updates and error corrections at any time to protect the PC and guarantee its function ing Windows Update will search through the PC and provide a list of individual updates espe cially for the configuration of your PC Connecting Each update that Microsoft regards as important for the operation of the operating system programs or hardware components will be classified as an important update and auto matically selected for installation for you Important updates will be provided to remove known problems and to protect the PC against known security risks c o z S i o Q O Carry out fou
41. ks Note Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid damaging the contacts Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the socket in one position 1 Connect the cable to the eSata socket in the front of your PC Remove S ATA devices 1 Before removing an S ATA hard disk from your PC click on the icon Safely remove hardware in the task bar and then on the hard disk to be removed 18 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Connecting the Power Supply Diagram reference O Finally connect the power supply to your PC and monitor 1 Plug the main connection cable into the plug socket and connect it with the main cable connection O of your PC Observe the following safety precautions D E OQ D E E o U Please note Even with the power switch switched off some parts of the device receive current You must unplug the power plug from the socket if you want S to interrupt the power supply to your PC or cut off your device from 5 current entirely S o e The power socket must be in the vicinity of the PC and within reach of the power O cables Do not stretch the power cables tightly to reach a power socket e Only operate the PC on grounded plugs of the domestic power net e Use only the supplied power cord e To provide additional protection against electric shock power surges lightning 2 strikes or other electrical
42. l through a document or internet pages Pa ER Cmd gt Connecting Note c s 5 Q lo The scroll wheel can be used as a button The functionality depends on the application In Word for example you can push the wheel to move up and down as a scroll function If the mouse course moves jerkily on the screen try a different surface mouse pad Glass and metallic surfaces might cause problems Help Appendix SD a UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 The Keyboard This section contains useful information on using the keyboard All diagrams are schematic On the base of the keyboard are two folding feet that let you adjust the angle of the key board Pull them forward to adjust the angle of the inclination Adjustable Feet The Alt and Ctrl Keys The left Alt key performs certain functions in conjunction with other keys The application program determines these functions In order to enter a combination of keys that include the Alt key hold the Alt key down while pressing the other key The right Alt key oper ates in a similar way but selects certain special characters The Ctrl key like the Alt key carries out program functions Useful key combinations software dependent Key E SRM Function and Description Combination As a rule ends the program selected or closes the win
43. lization 4 Search Tasks Personalize appearance and sounds Change deskto j e Window Color and Appearance Aer St Fine tune the color and style of your windows Connect to a projector or other Sa Bg Desktop Background Choose from available backgrounds or colors or use one of your own pictures to decorate the desktop Bg Screen Saver Change your screen saver or adjust when it displays A screen saver is a picture or animation that covers your screen and appears when your computer is idle for a set period of time Sounds Change which sounds are heard when you do everything from getting e mail to emptying your Recycle Bin Mouse Pointers Pick a different mouse pointer You can also change how the mouse pointer looks during such activities as clicking and selecting Theme Change the theme Themes can change a wide range of visual and auditory elements at one time including the appearance of menus icons backgrounds screen savers some computer sounds and mouse pointers See also li Taskbar and Start Menu Adjust your monitor resolution which changes the view so more or fewer items fit on the screen Ease of Access You can also control monitor flicker refresh rate Windows Mobility Center 36 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 The Sound Card Diagram reference H K Q Note The speaker outputs H are designed for active speaker systems or head ph
44. n bringing about injury or damage to the device Please observe strictly the following matters Keep children away from batteries If by any chance the batteries are swallowed consult a doctor immediately Do not charge batteries except rechargeable batteries Do not forcibly discharge batteries Connecting Do not short circuit batteries Do not heat or dispose of in fire Do not disassemble or deform batteries Your hands and fingers may be injured or the liquid of the battery may get into your eyes or adhere to your skin If this happens rinse with a large quantity of wa ter immediately and consult a doctor c o 5 il D Q O Do not expose batteries to strong impact by dropping or throwing the batteries Do not reverse the positive and negative terminals to avoid short circuit Do not mix used and new or different types of batteries together Your equipment may not operate properly In addition the battery exhausted first may be excessively drained over discharged Remove promptly the used batteries from the device Replace all batteries with new batteries of the same type at the same time Insulate the terminal parts with tape or the like when storing or disposing of batter ies Check that the contacts in the device and on the batteries are clean and clean them if necessary before inserting the batteries Do not throw rundown batteries in the domestic refuse Respect the environment and t
45. n the PC casing or use the PC with the casing removed When the casing is open there is a danger to life from electric shock e Optical drives are Laser Class 1 devices These lasers must remain in their sealed PC casing Do not remove the drive covers as exposure to the lasers may prove harm ful e Do not insert objects through the slots and openings of the PC This may lead to electric shock electrical short circuit or fire that will damage your PC e Do not cover the slots and openings in the PC casing These openings are for venti lation purposes Covering these vents may lead to overheating Please keep free a minimum distance of 20 cm on all sides when setting up the PC Switch off your PC immediately or do not switch it on at all and contact customer service e 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 e if the housing of the PC is damaged or fluids have leaked into it Have the PC checked by customer service first because the PC may not be safely operated oth erwise and there may be a life threatening risk of electrocution Data Security Attention Every time you update your data make back up copies on an external stor age medium The supplier does not assume liability for data loss or damage to data storage units and no claims can be accepted for damages
46. nents will only be released at the free registration and will be deactivated after the ex piry of 90 days Procure a BullGuard subscription through the internet link given below in order to be able to continue to use this module 49 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 The BullGuard Internet Security Package will be updated with the most up to date virus information for 90 days after the free registration The registration window will only appear after your PC has been restarted You can regis ter by entering your email address Note Keep your password in a secure place The antivirus software will continue to run after the expiry of 90 days but it will no longer be updated so that your PC will not be protected against new viruses The purchase of various subscriptions through BullGuard is possible in order to always receive the most up to date information and updates A subscription can be purchased on the internet and carried out without complications An additional release or the entering of a licence is not necessary Neither changes nor addi tional settings will have to be made The release will take place automatically after the purchase of a subscription Read the information about this on the internet at https www bullguard com buy new aspx Note The operating system and anti virus software are automatically updated when the first online connection is made
47. ns here Windows Vista Quick Start Guide This Handbook will give you a brief overview of the operation of your operating system The following themes are dealt with in it e Initial steps e The Welcome Center e Innovations e Help displays We recommend this reading matter to beginners and those switching from other versions of Windows Windows Vista Help and Support An answer to almost every question can be found in this program This help function fully covers the Windows operating system It is helpful for both beginners and professionals You can print or bookmark the informa tion which is categorized into topics You start like this 1 Click on Start o 2 Now select Help and Support e 42 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Windows Vista Welcome Center You will see the Welcome Center at the first display of the Windows Vista Desktop This contains useful links that will make it easier for you to start using Windows cJ i gt Control Panel System and Maintenance Welcome Center 44 Search 4 Marcella lt gt Show more details Connecting 1 Get started with Windows 14 A View computer details A Transfer files and settings a Add new users JAM Windows Anytime Upgrade D Connect to the Internet Bg What s new in Windows Vista Show all 14 items m c s 5 o Q O 2 Offers from M
48. om CD ROM 4 Follow the on screen instructions The PC restarts to its original factory settings 57 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 9 When do I have to activate Windows D Your software has been preactivated in the factory An activation will only be required if several components are replaced by others you install a new motherboard a different BIOS version has been installed you install the software to another computer 3 What is the Windows activation D Your operating instructions include a chapter about this subject 3 How do I perform a data backup gt Make a backup and another backup of selected data to an external medium CD R to familiarise yourself with the technique A backup is unsuitable if you are not able to recover the data the medium CD R CD RW is defective or no longer available 9 Do still have to install the enclosed CDs DVDs D No Basically all programs are already preinstalled The disks are only intended as backup copies 3 When is the recovery of the factory setting recommended D This method should be chosen as the last resort Read chapter System Restore on page 54 concerning the alternatives possi ble I Why is the boot partition missing when booting from the support application CD D The first partition is formatted with the file system NTFS Com pared to FAT32 this file
49. on pro grams and the users documents and settings Help The second partition Recover serves for data security and contains additional drivers and tools The backup files are also found here D Recover They allow you to reset your com puter to its original factory set configuration Please see page 70 Appendix 29 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Important Directories In the following we have listed the most important directories and described their content Attention Do not delete or modify these directories or their contents since data could be lost or the functionality of the system could be at risk T C N The master directory of drive C includes important files required to start Windows In the factory setting these files are hidden for safety reasons C Programs 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 PC D Recover Here the backup files are located enabling you to recover the factory setting see page 57 30 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Connecting an external hard drive Diagram reference
50. ones Passive speakers cannot be used or if they are the quality will be significantly reduced By using the external connections you have the possibility to connect your PC with a sur round system If you wish to alter the base volume Click on the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar Click on Mixer in order to open the volume mixer Note Only connect the headphones earphones to the front connector of your PC diagram reference Q Caution The use of headphones earphones with a high volume can lead to lasting damage to your hearing Set the volume to the lowest level before reproduc ing any sound Start the sound reproduction and increase the volume to the level that is comfortable for you Changing the basic settings of the equalizer can also cause damage to the hearing of the listener It can cause damage to the hearing ability of the lis tener if a device is operated through earphones with an increased volume for a long period 37 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Connecting c s 5 D Q Help Appendix IEEE 1394 Fire Wire Diagram reference F The IEEE 1394 connector also known as iLink or Fire Wire is a serial bus standard used for rapid digital data exchange Application Options for IEEE1394 Connection of digital devices of the entertainment industry such as set top speak ers digital video and camcorder
51. ower management of Windows please refer to on line help The PC will always be switched off if the main switch is pressed for more than 4 seconds Warning If the operating system is not shut down properly through gt Shut Down then there is a risk of data loss UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Step 2 Starting Initial Setup The PC starts and now goes through a number of phases Note Ensure that there is no bootable CD e g the Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive Such disks will prevent the operating system from loading directly off the hard drive D E i D c o U 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 individ ual components completely Your operating system is finished loading when a welcome S screen is shown on your display 5 Follow the instructions on the screen Dialogue boxes will explain any steps that need to D be taken The greeting procedure will guide you through the following screens and dia amp logues Should you have any questions just click on 9 License agreement 2 Please read through the license agreement carefully It contains important legal informa I tion on the use of your software In order to see the full text use the mouse and the scroll bar to move downwards until you have re
52. owing standard ISO 7779 Acoustics Measurement of airborne noise emitted by ISO 9296 information technology and telecommunications equipment This PC fulfils the requirements of noise emissions according to ISO 7779 with following values Operating Mode Idling Operating At bystander position Idling St bystander position Oper ating Max Sound power level Ly B A de clared according to ISO 9296 4 8 5 2 Max Sound pressure level Lan dB A declared according to ISO 9296 40 47 70 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 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 gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance 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
53. p over them Oo e Do not place objects on the cables e To avoid damage to your PC connect your peripherals e g keyboard mouse and monitor whilst your PC is powered off Some devices can be connected whilst your PC is in use These devices usually have a USB connector Please follow the appro a priate instructions for each device T e Keep the PC at least one meter approximately three feet away from high fre quency and magnetic interference sources e g televisions loudspeaker cabinets mobile telephones etc in order to avoid malfunctions and or loss of data e Please note that only shielded cables shorter than 3 meters 9 84 ft should be used for the external interfaces Please only use double screened cables for printer cables x e Do not replace the cables supplied with the machine by any others Use the cables belonging to the scope of the delivery exclusively because they will have been S tested extensively in our laboratories Q e Also only use the connection cable supplied with the devices for the connection of your peripheral devices e Make sure that all connection cables have been connected to the peripheral devices associated with them in order to avoid disruptive radiation Remove unneeded ca bles e The connection of devices is limited to equipment that complies with EN60950 Safety of information technology equipment or EN60065 Audio video and simi lar electronic apparatus Safety requirements 11
54. quire proper disposal Contact the Service Centre for additional information on battery disposal 64 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Notes on Laser Radiation e Laser devices of Laser Class 1 to Laser Class 3b may be used in the PC Where the PC housing remains closed the device meets the requirements of Laser Class 1 e By opening the PC housing you will gain access to laser devices of up to Laser Class 3b When removing and or opening laser devices the following guidelines must be observed The CD ROM CDRW DVD drives installed contain no user serviceable parts Only the manufacturer should perform repairs to the CD ROM CDRW DVD drives Do not look into the laser beam even while wearing optical protection e e LJ Connecting Do not allow yourself to be exposed to the laser beam Avoid exposure of the eyes or skin to direct or stray radiation c o 5 S o on O Appendix 65 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 66 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Chapter 5 Appendix Connecting Subject Page Operation Help Z o C D Q Q lt UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 68 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Standards This PC meets the req
55. r INT au RENS 64 Notes for Service Engineers esee enne nnne eterne 64 Appendix 2 5 1 0 T too o eua Db doe en res Pes Aes bes RE REESE TT 67 Standards cout tr I ene e EIS Pee ER EISRRE COR ERR CETERIS EE DR Red 69 Electromagnetic Compatibility cesses eene eene eene 69 Electrical Safety Ergonomics eese Noise Emission eseeess FCC Compliance Statement Making Copies of this Manual UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 ii Ex wo ho av An Chapter 1 o U Safety c c o U Subject Page c Operational Safety Data Security snarare S o O Q v I X o c o o o UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 2 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Operational Safety Please read this chapter carefully and observe all listed notes This ensures a reliable operation and long life expectancy of your PC e Do not allow children to play unattended with electrical equipment Children are incapable of judging potential risks properly e Keep the packing materials such as plastic sheeting away from children The dan ger of suffocation could arise in the case of misuse e Do not ope
56. r simple steps to download the updates needed and to keep your computer on the current status of technology 1 Click on Start 2 Clickon All Programs 3 Open Windows Update i Click on Check for update 5 Click on Add to select the desired update and to add it to the updates to be in stalled 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 6 Click on Check and install updates when you have selected all the desired up dates and then click on Install now Appendix 55 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Windows Update Information for Data Security Windows Update needs certain information about the respective PC so that a suitable list with updates can be provided for you This information will include the following 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 will not record your name address email address or other forms of personal data The information col lected 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 Ensur
57. ree drive will be assigned by Windows X Only if this concerns a removable disk 35 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 The Graphics Card Diagram reference I J Your computer is fitted with a high performance graphics card one of the most techno logically advanced The graphic card can depending on the set resolution display vertical image playback frequencies of between 60 Hz and 240 Hz You can change the graphics setting using the Personalization help program in the Control Panel The graphics driver will ensure that it will not be possible to set any reso lution unsuitable for the graphics system at the same time Recommended vertical scan ning rates for tubed devices CRT are 75 85 Hz and 60 75 Hz for LCD monitors Read the Operating Instructions of your monitor as well Personalize appearance and sounds This program offers you the possibility of adjusting the presentation on your 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 Per sonalization or e Via Start gt Control Panel gt Personalize appearance and sounds with a double click with the left mouse button C El Appearance and Personalization Persona
58. s desk top icon 7 Logged in User This tells you which user is logged in to your PC 8 Control Panel You can use the icons in Control Panel to change the appearance and functionality of Windows Vista These icons represent options for configuring your PC 9 Windows Vista Help Here you can find information on using your PC networking backup and many other tasks A235 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety D E i D c E e U Operation Help Appendix 24 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 gt p v u ig YN Chapter 3 Oo A 9 Operation c o U Subject Page c The MOUSe reci oett keen 27 The KEY DOAN eere etre pee dee e RD 28 T The Hard Drive ree ense netten eoe o orna rinde 29 e The Optical Drive ecrire ner eno nnne 32 The Card Reader nite ter Ut reir rr ARE Ten 35 Thie Graphics Gard eoe eterne ert credere uds 36 The Sound Card ect e te rir Ree 37 o IEEE 1394 Fire Wire eese 38 I The USB POFt iore eI EROR aee IRR Peers reus 39 Networks lastes 40 Mena Er 42 X OD c o o o UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 26 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety The Mouse The mouse has beside the two keys a wheel that can be used to scrol
59. sc and store it in the CD cover in a safe place Note Do not try to remove the CD from the drive while the computer is accessing the disk Connecting The Optical Drive as Boot Drive The optical drives can be used for booting the operating system If the PC does not boot it is possible that autostart is turned off in the BIOS or the CD is not bootable c s 5 D QE lo 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 Help 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 coun try 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 Appendix 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 Attention The decoding software included with your PC 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 ent
60. solve the problem Before you contact the Technology Centre however please have the following information available e How is your computer configured E e What additional peripherals do you use 9 e What messages if any appear on your screen e What software were you using when the error occurred VU 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 quote this S Driver Support This PC 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 Win dows which certifies utmost compatibility However often the software drivers for individual components are updated from time to time This is a regular process provided by the manufacturer to mend possible compatibil ity problems that may occur with components e g programs or hardware that were not tested at the time of your PC s manufacture Driver updates and the latest information on your product are available on the Internet Visit Medion on the Web at www medion com zx ke c v Q a lt 61 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Transporting the PC Please observe the following guidelines when transporting the PC e To avoid damage during
61. stickers on your CD s To avoid dam age to your drive do not use deformed or damaged CD s Attention Do not use scratched or dirty discs 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 enter them If damage or dirt is visible you should not use them Damage caused by faulty media is excluded from warranty and any repair will be charged 1 Push the eject button Diagram reference C on the right of the optical drive to open the tray 2 Place the disc on the tray so that it lays flat with the label facing upward 3 Push the eject button again to close the tray Note Many CD s start automatically when they are inserted This depends on the operating system and the corresponding settings Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs Your PC is able to playback and to retrieve Audio CDs DVD Movies and Data discs After loading the disc your operating system will open a selection window with different options for playback If your operating system doesn t open the selection window you still have the possibility of access via the Explorer or Computer 32 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety How to Remove a Disc 1 Push the eject button Diagram reference C at the front of the CD ROM drive to open the drawer 2 Remove the di
62. system offers more security and a more efficient access However NTFS partitions can only be read from operating systems supporting this This is not the case in the aforementioned CD 58 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety Customer Service Troubleshooting e Errors can have simple causes but sometimes they are caused by faulty equipment We D would like to give you some ideas to solve common problems Should these instructions not lead to success please feel free to call us S Localise the Cause E Visibly check all cables and connections Should all lights be off check whether all equip o ment is supplied with power S e Check power points power cable and all power switches O e Switch off the PC and check all cable connections Check the connections to pe ripherals Do not exchange cables even though they may look similar The polarity in those cables may be different When it is confirmed that the computer has power and all connections are correct turn the computer 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 zx ke c v Q a lt 59 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Errors and Possible Causes The monitor is blank
63. uirements of the following standards Electromagnetic Compatibility This PC meets the following requirements for standards of electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety EN 55022 Information technology equipment Radio distur bance characteristics Limits and methods of meas urement EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity char acteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000 3 2 Limits Limits for harmonic current emissions equip ment input current up to and including 16 A per phase EN 61000 3 3 Limits Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with a rated current up to 16 A Electrical Safety Electrical safety requirements according to the following standards EN 60950 1 Safety of information technology equipment Ergonomics Ergonomic requirements according to the following standards DIN EN ISO Ergonomic requirements for office work with display devices 9241 3 Part 3 Requirements for visual displays 9241 4 Part 4 Requirements for keyboards 9241 8 Part 8 Requirements for colour representation 9241 9 Part 9 Input devices except keyboards 69 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Safety ecting Conn 7 Operation D Hel L F Z o C D Q Q lt Noise Emission Requirements for noise emission according to the measurement procedure in accordance with the foll
64. work environment is delayed in time Check the release by searching for the respective computer name 2 Why does an error message appear when I click on the network envi ronment Connecting D The computer name must be unique on the network and may not be the same as the task group o9 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 and your network computer is unable to recognize this If necessary set the network driver to the compatible speed D If two PCs should be linked you require a cross link cable oth erwise use a patch cable c s 5 Q D In addition check the protocols and the configuration Help o9 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 For further hints on troubleshooting refer to the Windows help under Network errors Appendix 41 UK N IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP IRELAND HELPLINE 1 800 992508 Software This section deals with software differentiating between BIOS application programs and operating systems Getting to Know Windows Vista Windows Vista offers different options to understand its operation We will mention only a few of those optio

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