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1. sese 20 TUU A iet rie reete pr edere qp dae Nur eee A 21 Antenna Connection for TV otro metn anne teer 21 Analogue TV feceptiOn i tte t iege ere t eee tr Fee nen oe STEP oca e ERE Ragga 21 DVB T TV receptio Neseseri segotir t e aee tos n tapis ee pen Pee greg rere eo E TR 21 DVB S TV receptiOn eei eroe o tete Lena conus ti REO TRY ee EO Lp cedidas 21 USB IEEE 1 394 tiet tire te eet e ore Ret AEREE E ER eiii 22 Connecting USB DEVICES oirne ee reprint dai ada 22 Connecting IEEE 1394 Fire Wire Devices ococccccononoconnncnnnnananacanaccnnnnnanacnnnncnos 22 Connecting the Power Supply cooonoconnonncnonoonaconnononnononnoncnnnnnonocrononncnonnonccnonccnononnos 23 Getting Started A A rete ed edeier iae o ea Saa iE e eX xu Cena et Step T Power On iti ertet NN SWITCH 3s croata cette atando dando eq re sexe eU VOTE so es SOTA deo too e de veg ei Ree ee dr teer tor Re aee ONO SWItCh nier tet teet eoe eee aei tn een E ede ee epe T aeai Step 2 Starting Initial Setup Step 3 Finalizilig 4o oris den rete tite eu vete eet gae Dota eerie re TEE Ep ak Riera Short Description of the Windows Desktop 26 Operation NN The Mouse The Keyboard The Alt and Ctrl Keys c abet cepere A A uen nee de o eR 32 The Hard Drive eterne ee no re e e e dn Fee Th AS FERE A 33 The Optical Drive as Boot Drive Regional Playback Information for DVD eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeee
2. Connecting a PS 2 Mouse Diagram reference O optional feature You can omit this step if you want to connect a USB mouse 1 Connectthe mouse cable to the right green PS 2 port Setting Up amp Getting Started Safety D c E O D E E O U Operation Help Appendix Connecting Parallel Devices Diagram reference P optional feature Note Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid damaging the contacts Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the socket in one position Use a doubly screened parallel connection cable 25 pin to connect a printer 1 Connectthe printer cable from your printer to the red printer socket P on the rear of your PC 2 Hand tighten the screws of the printer cable If you wish to use a scanner which also connects to the PC via the parallel interface follow the instructions above With the PC parallel port in use the printer can be con nected directly to the scanner You will have use of both devices if they are connected in this manner 16 Safety LAN Connection Diagram reference Q optional feature 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 D E O D E E o U 1 Connect the one plug of the cable to the PC jack 2 Connectthe other plug to the other P
3. joy E D Setting Up Getting Started 8 Subject Page Included with your PC csse nennen 7 9 Setting EH 8 S CONNECUNO ENS TA 12 2 Getting Started viaria ia 24 2 oa f Appendix Operational Safety Safety Included with your PC Please check that the contents listed below are supplied with your package and notify us within 14 days of purchase if this is not the case You MUST provide your PC s serial num ber when contacting a customer service representative Your PC bundle should include the following components D c E O D E E O U e PC and power cord e OEM Version of Operating System e Application Support Disc c e Documentation 2 E o Optional amp Depending on the configuration the following accessories are bundled with your PC e Remote control type OR24 or o e Remote control type OR24E I e Remote control receiver type CM20E Take the precise equipment of your PC and the technical data from packaging Printing x errors reserved a o o o Setting Up amp Getting Started 7 Setting Up Remember that choosing the proper location for your PC is just as important as connect ing it correctly Set up Location e 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 e To prevent damage to your PC from a fall place and operate the
4. 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 Click on Start o 2 Clickon All Programs 3 Open the Accessories de 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 Operation 53 Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you f setup 6 Click on OK 7 Follow the instruction given by the program Software de installation In order to remove installed software from your PC follow the next steps 1 Click on Start O 2 Click on g Control Panel mi 3 Then select the Programs option Select the respective program start the deinstallation and follow the instructions on the screen 54 Safety Windows Activation Microsoft is committed to the protection of intellectual property rights and the reduction of software piracy Therefore Windows Vista contains software based product activation technology Your copy of Windows Vista has already been activated for your PC Product 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
5. 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 46 Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is an optional feature Wireless LAN is optional equipment The compo nents mini PC Module will already be integrated and activated in your computer if your PC is equipped with this functionality You will only have to screw on the aerial optionally supplied to the wireless LAN aerial input You can turn off the wireless LAN function with the help of the Windows Device Manager This function allows you to create a wireless network link with a partner Safety Notes Attention Don t use this feature in environments where highly sensitive devices are placed such as in hospitals etc To avoid any interference disable this option in your device manager Conditions The partner used can be a wireless access point 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 enterprise services and networks or to the Internet Access authorizat
6. With your Psic A AA AA eer OR E eR Ee eaa 7 Eg E IR 8 Set up Locations E 8 Ambient Temperature igors 4 io ren etr merae e eren ere EEEE EEA ETE aAA ENS 8 EFQOMOMICS ei cctsceccsstccteccestiveds cocsaetecsassadlesieeiecbu tects EEA LIO LLL E 9 COMMECUING Shek D A A A Covi A EA EEE ADA 12 Gc le o 12 Front Connectolrs citada a 13 CONNECTING the MONITOR veces erii sien teuren tee tee ne enge nao ee daga on e De area o eaa evens 14 Connecting a USB Keyboard ococccnoononoonanionananncnnnnananncnannnnnonacnnnnnnnnnonanccnancaninncnnno 15 Connecting a PS 2 Keyboard coonooccnonncccnnonccnononnnonnonranononrononnonconccrononncnoncnonnonoes 15 Conrnecting a USB Mouscron 15 Cofinecting a PS 2 MOUSE isisisi Ee b Eo eg Roe eoe S EUER LESE E REP odie 15 Connecting Parallel Devices irissen dinir aaa ansaintansa 16 LAN COMNMECUOM isc e 17 Connecting Serial Devices eo irent entered ed caco Ip Vo ege ele toe e EeePC S ERRANT Ee EPA 17 Modem CoLiTieCtion x oce ode i teta epe tete rper reete rte eee epe ein O TE gere ha do 18 Connecting Speakers Audio Output eese eene eene eene 19 PCs with Surro nd Sound treten rte intentaron Pee Se hae e inen 19 Connecting a Microphone cconocccnconoccnnonccnononnanonnonccnonnononnnnonnonocrononnc nono nennen trennt 20 Connecting a Sound Source Audio INpUt ooooccnnocannonaninnaninnnnnanacinanananacnnnacnnncanino 20 Connecting a Recording Source Video Inlet
7. casing Do not remove the drive covers as exposure to the lasers may prove harm ful Do not insert objects through the slots and openings of the PC This may lead to electric shock or an electrical short circuit or fire that will damage your PC 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 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 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 resulting from the loss of data or consequential losses Safety 3 2 wo au av 0 Connecting Operation Help Appendix Operational Safety gt w Lv YN Chapter 2
8. 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 eeeee You will find the PC serial number on the rear of the PC Also copy this number into your guarantee documents if necessary 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 Table of contents Sade mu 1 Operational dl cnica reto exeo ER Eee kin ne er hes rene buenas een ias 3 Data Security zoe npe ter eet prot eorr ero ore M Lg oe e Ree Yea eee Eee elapsed RERE 3 Setting Up amp Getting Started ooooooccoocconcniooncconcccnnncconcconcnccccncconacunccunnnns 5 Included
9. its original factory settings Customer Service amp Self Help 63 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 9 What is the Windows activation D Your operating instructions include a chapter about this subject 9 How do perform a data backup D 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 64 Safety 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 o E 29 When is the recovery of the factory setting recommended 9 D This method should be chosen as the last resort Read chapter System Restore on page 60 concerning the alternatives possi O ble U J Why is the boot partition missing when booting from the support c application CD Ks dad D The first partition is formatted with the file system NTFS Com S pared to FAT32 this file system offers more security and a more A efficient access However NTFS
10. partitions can only be read from O operating systems supporting this This is not the case in the aforementioned CD Z O c o o o Customer Service amp Self Help 65 Customer Service Troubleshooting Errors can have simple causes but sometimes they are caused by faulty equipment We would like to give you some ideas to solve common problems Should these instructions not lead to success please feel free to call us Localise the Cause Visibly check all cables and connections Should all lights be off check whether all equip ment is supplied with power e Check power points power cable and all power switches 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 66 Safety Errors and Possible Causes The monitor is blank 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 Double click the clock on the taskbar and correct the date and time After a system restar
11. source of information for recogniz ing and removing potential problems You will call up the Welcome Center as follows if you closed it after the start 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 Notebook 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 52 Safety Installation of Software Note If your operating system is configured 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 It happens that during installation procedure important files can be changed or even cancelled To avoid eventual problems in using older files after in stallation make sure to safeguard your hard disk See page 59 for further in formation regarding data backup c s 5 i En O 9 This is 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
12. this software is delivered and warrants that such data media shall be free from material and processing defects for a period of 90 days from the date of pur chase of the MEDION product from an authorised seller of MEDION MEDION will replace defective data media free of charge Any claims in respect of defective pre installed operating system as well as to application programme software are hereby expressly excluded and you should contact the relevant licensor or copyright owner of the defective software in question MEDION does not guar antee that any software supplied with MEDION products will function without interrup tion will be free from errors or that it will fulfil your requirements MEDION does not guarantee the 10096 accuracy of the maps provided with the Navigation device It may be necessary to delete all data in the product in order to repair the MEDION prod uct PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A BACKUP COPY OF ALL DATA ON THE PRODUCT BEFORE RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO MEDION To the extent permitted by law MEDION excludes all liability for loss of data and MEDION recommends in all cases that you back up all data on your MEDION product before returning the product to MEDION 84 Safety Ill Special warranty conditions for repair on site or re placement on site If a claim for repair or replacement on site is included within the terms of the warranty card provided with the product the special warranty conditions for repair or
13. use other than in accordance with the accompanying user or instruction manual Connecting d modifications conversions expansions maintenance and or repairs made to the MEDION product by unauthorised repairers or use of unauthorised third party parts e negligence f virus attack or software errors or g improper transportation or packaging during return of the product Operation This warranty will also be considered void if labels or serial numbers of the product or of a component of the product are modified or made illegible To the extent permitted by law MEDION shall only be responsible for losses which are a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the relevant defect in the product MEDION will not be responsible for any costs incurred in relation to software configuration economic loss loss of opportunity loss of income or loss of data or software arising out of its repair or replacement of a MEDION product under this warranty Help 4 Service Hotline Before returning the product to MEDION you must contact us using the service hotline or via the internet www MEDION co uk You will receive further instructions for making your claim under warranty when you call The service hotline is available on 362 days in the year including Sundays and bank holi days but excluding Christmas day New Years Day and Easter day The service hotline is subject to national rate telephone call charges These charges are subject to c
14. you use e What messages if any appear on your screen e What software were you using when the 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 quote this 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 manufactured 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 68 Safety Transporting the PC Please observe the following guidelines when transporting the PC e To avoid damage during transport store the PC in its original packaging o E Cleaning and Care s D The lifetime of the PC can be extended by taking the following measures o U Warning There are no user serviceable or user cleanable parts inside the PC hous c ing 2 T e Before cleaning always remove th
15. 1 394 5 Pets 22 Ww Warranty cnica detallan 80 Windows activation Windows Aide et support esses 50 Control Panel esses 27 Helps ctn ie ae 27 50 Windows Desktop ss 26 Windows Update Wireless LAN
16. C we recommend the use of a surge Ke protector I 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 X2 that can be used to power off the PC When the switch is Off 0 no power is being consumed x Do not start your PC yet 5 First read the following section to find out what you need to know in order to get started S o lt Setting Up amp Getting Started 23 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 X2 2 Poweron your PC by pressing the Switch to position 1 You will interrupt the current entry by pressing the switch to position O On off Switch Diagram reference N 3 Press the On off switch briefly to start loading the operating system You can now use an optional wireless keyboard mouse You can program the function of the main switch in the powe
17. C or hub switch For further information refer to chapter The Network starting at page 46 c 2 oO Connecting Serial Devices D Q Diagram reference O optional feature You can connect an external modem or another serial device using this port Note Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid damaging the contacts Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the socket in one position HEIDI A A RR RR a 1 In order to connect an external modem card reader or other serial device connect x the serial cable with the turquoise coloured connection socket S on the rear of Ke your PC T e Q 2 Hand tighten the screws of the serial cable o lt Setting Up amp Getting Started 17 18 Modem Connection card 1 2 Diagram reference Z optional feature Connect the modem cable as follows if your PC is equipped with an analogue modem The RJ11 plug is plugged into the modem of your PC The TAE plug fits an N coded analogue telephone socket Attention Please observe that the modem may only be connected to an analogue telephone line The connection of a digital system ISDN etc to an ana logue telephone line can possibly cause damage to the modem or the con nected devices and the telecommunication network Connecting Speakers Audio Output Diagram reference H Here you can connect your headphones active speakers or audio connection ca bles for re
18. 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 an additional aid to learning about the operating system and your PC in the Welcome We listed further useful sources of information starting on page 50 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 applications for use with this PC have been designed with the entire
19. PC and all con nected units on a stable balanced and vibration free surface Ambient Temperature e 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 7096 without condensation e When powered off the PC can be stored at temperatures between 20 and 50 C 40 and 158 F e 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 e 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 2 Fr oP u N Ergonomics Note e Ensure that the monitor is set up in such a way that reflections E e glare and light darkness contrast are avoided 9 is c o I S M 4 O 9 9 c 1 2 E o Q O EN o I You should not position the monitor in close proximity to a window because this is the brightest area of the room because of daylight This brightness impedes the adjustment of the eyes to the darker monitor Always position the monitor in a line of sight that runs pa
20. ake 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 since it gives you detailed information about your system configuration You will find these programs in Accessories gt System Tools too Password Reset File To protect individual user accounts from complications resulting from lost passwords users should create a password reset disk and keep it in a safe place If the user should forget his her password the password can be reset with the password reset disk so that the user has access again to his her local user account Windows Help describes how to create a password reset file Customer Service amp Self Help 59 Safety Connecting c O uz o o 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 Accesso
21. al 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 Personalization or e Via Start gt Control Panel Personalize appearance and sounds with a double click with the left mouse button 19 El Appearance and Personalization Personalization y 42 Search Tasks Personalize appearance and sounds Change desktop icons Window Color and Appearance Adjust font size DPI Fine tune the color and style of your windows Connect to a projector or other external display m Desktop Background Choose from available backgrounds or colors or use one of your own pictures to decorate the desktop 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 m
22. am reference B on the right of the optical drive to open the tray oa Place the disc on the tray so that it lays flat with the label facing upward 2 3 Push the eject button again to close the tray Note Many CD s start automatically when they are inserted This depends on the X operating system and the corresponding settings o Q o lt Operation 35 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 the access via the Explorer or Computer How to Remove a Disc 1 Push the eject button Diagram reference B at the front of the CD ROM drive to open the drawer 2 Remove the disc and store it in the CD cover in a safe place Note Do not try to remove the CD from the drive while the computer is accessing the disk The Optical 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 36 Safety 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 cop
23. ard 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 38 The Card Reader optional Diagram reference D MMC AAA I e 1 LLL cas su xd similar diagram If your PC is equipped with a card reader Diagram reference D you can handle different memory card types The following table refers to the use of the card reader Slot Card type Contacts MS Memory Stick point to bottom Memory Stick Pro SD SD Secure Digital MC MMC MultiMediaCard CF CF Compact Flash point to front IBM Microdrive SM XD SmartMedia XD point to bottom If a card is inserted a free drive will be assigned by Windows Only if this concerns a removable disk Operation 39 Safety Connecting c s 5 pS En O o Help Appendix The Graphics Card Diagram reference V W1 W2 Your computer is fitted with a high performance graphics card one of the most techno logically advanced The graphic card can depending on the set resolution display vertical image playback 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 vertic
24. as re quested Connecting 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 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 o uz il D o ie 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 Certificated of Authenticity COA on the com 2 puter s casing I 3 Acknowledge your entry and follow the instructions on the screen Notify your Mi crosoft consultant if necessary that you have an OEM license 2 o C o Q o lt Operation 55 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 t
25. at the speak ers If you hear feedback characterised by loud whistling noises reposition the mi crophone until the sound stops Connecting a Sound Source Audio Input Diagram reference J J2 T T2 This port is used to accommodate a connecting cable for external analogue audio sources i e stereo system keyboard synthesizer 1 Connectthe cable with the 3 5 mm stereo jack plug to the light blue coloured socket reference J Optionally you can connect a stereo Cinch cable position J2 You will be able to connect digital audio sources according to the version 1 Connecta Cinch connection cable to the audio input at Position T Connect an optical connection cable to the input at Position T2 Connecting a Recording Source Video Inlet Diagram reference K L You can connect an external video source to your PC using an S Video or composite cinch cable These connections enable you to record and if neces sary edit video data 1 Connectthe plug of the cord to the jack position K for cinch and L for S Video 20 Safety TV out Diagram reference V optional feature If your computer s graphics card is equipped with a TV Out socket you can establish a connection to a TV You will be able to use a composite cable Cinch or an S video cable 1 Connect your PC and your television with the cord required available separately for your TV D E O D c c O U Antenna Connection for TV Diagram refere
26. ch correspond to the USB stan 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 connect your USB devices always to the same port were it has been installed Otherwise you will get a new ID and your operating system asks for a new installation of the driver Operation 43 cting Conne s 5 te En O 9 Help Appendix IEEE 1394 Fire Wire Diagram reference F F2 The IEEE 1394 connector also known as iLink or Fire Wire is a serial bus standard used for rapid digital data exchange Application Options for IEEE1394 Connection of digital devices of the entertainment industry such as set top speak ers digital video and camcorder Digital Versatile Disk DVD television etc Multimedia applications and video processing Input and output devices such as printers scanners etc Technical Specifications 44 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 standardised cord Shielded Twisted Pais 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 re quire a power supply via the cord so that four pole plugs are use T
27. cording Please refer to the user s guide of your stereo installation for informa tion about which connector you should use usually Line In or Aux 1 Connect your headphones or active speakers by plugging the cable with the 3 5 mm stereo jack plug into the green socket reference H PCs with Surround Sound Diagram reference H H2 H3 H4 U U2 optional feature Note You will find information about placing speakers by starting the sound soft ware in the task bar Connect your surround equipment as follows 1 Connectthe Front speaker to the green socket reference H 2 Attach the rear loudspeakers to the connector Rear Position H2 3 Yourcentre speaker or subwoofer can be connected to the socket Centre Subwoofer H3 4 Connectto the optional Back Surround socket H4 two more speakers for the back surround An optional digital audio output SPDIF can be connected to an optical and or a coaxial cable 1 Plug the Cinch cable to the socket at Position U Connect the optical cable to Posi tion U2 2 Connectthe other end of the cable to an audio device with a corresponding digital input Setting Up amp Getting Started 19 Safety D E O D c O U Operation Help Appendix Connecting a Microphone Diagram reference I 1 You can use the pink socket I to connect a microphone with a 3 5 mm mono jack plug 2 Position the microphone in such a way that it does not point directly
28. cumstances shall we be liable for any of the following 1 Claims made against you by third parties based on loss or damage 2 Loss or damage to your blanks recordings or data 3 Economic follow on damage including lost profit or savings or associated dam age even in the case that we have been informed of the possibilities of this type of damage In some countries the exclusion or limitation of accompanying or follow on damage is not legally accepted so that the above limitations do not come into force Appendix 85 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 86 Index A All programs eene 26 Ambient temperature se 8 Audience ie rene tete aan i A riri Eet 53 C Cabling ii rd tet Card reader Cleaning Cleaning agents COMI i reiner ic di 49 Compact FlasH sssi terasiz 39 Connectirig iaeiei 12 Microphone eeeeeeeeeennn 20 Modem ISDN eeeeeeeee 18 MONITOR cercania 14 Parallel devices 16 PS 2 keyboard eese 15 PS 2 MOUSE eerte ette nene 15 Recording rre em 20 Serial devices esses 17 Sound source audio input 20 S
29. d down overview V on your PC 3 Switch on the television to see the PC image on your TV set 4 Startup the PC and wait for Windows to fully load x 5 Inthe Personalization program set up the configuration 5 6 End configuration by clicking on OK T 2 Note Video outputs are only planned for playback Use the video inputs for recordings Operation 41 The Sound Card Diagram reference H I J J2 T T2 U U2 Your PC has an integrated audio sound chip It is compatible with industry standards Sound Blaster and Microsoft Sound System Ver sion 2 0 This guarantees optimal support for all popular programs and games Note The speaker headphones output is designed for active speaker systems or headphones Passive speakers cannot be used or if they are the quality will be significantly reduced You can make the necessary settings for configuring the loudspeakers etc by means of the software supplied with the PC You open the configuration program to make user defined settings by means of the symbol on the right in the task strip 42 USB Port Diagram reference E Note Devices connected directly to the USB bus should not draw more than 500 mA The voltage output is protected by a fuse Limited Power Source according to EN 60950 Should the devices need more power than this it will be necessary to pro vide a hub distributor booster On the USB it is possible to connect up to 127 devices whi
30. dressed as COM1 or COM2 and are FIFO 16550 compatible To use these ports it is necessary as standard to have a so called null modem cable which is usually supplied with the device to be connected Modem Diagram reference Z optional feature This chapter is intended for systems equipped with a modem or ISDN jack The built in modem is able to receive data according to the ITU standard for V 90 transmis sions with up 56 Kbit s Since the power output of modems is restricted due to the regulations of some telecom munication providers the possible maximum download speed can be restricted The ac tual speed may be dependent on the online conditions and other factors Data sent from the user to the server are transmitted with 31 2 Kbit s Prerequisite for this high speed reception is an analogue telephone line compatible with the V 90 standard and a corresponding compatible Internet provider or company owned host computer Operation 49 Safety Connecting c s uz il D o O Help Appendix 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 options here Windows Vista Quickstartguide This Handbook will give you a brief overview of the operation of your operating system The following themes are dealt wi
31. e 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 Setting Up amp Getting Started 25 Step 3 Finalizing 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 a NE D s Em oe e 4 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 4 Turn Off Computer Click on this interface with the left mouse button and select the Shut Down option in order to switch the Notebook off 26 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 its 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 ic
32. e power plug and all connecting cables Clean En the PC with a damp lint free cloth Do not use any solvents corrosive or gaseous O 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 x O c o Q a lt Customer Service amp Self Help 69 Recycling and Disposal b 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 E Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish They must be deposited at a collection point for used batteries O Packaging To avoid damage during transport the PC 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 Battery Treatment Batteries may contain combustible materials By misuse this may cause battery leakage heat explosion or ignition bringing about injury or damage to the device Please observe strictly the following matters e Keep children away from batteries If by any chance the batteries are swallowed consult a doctor immediately e Do not charge batteries except rechargeable batteries e Do not forcibly discharge batteries e Do not short circuit batte
33. ease by searching for the respective computer name Q Why does an error message appear when click on the network envi ronment D The computer name must be unique on the network and may not be the same as the task group Q 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 D In addition check the protocols and the configuration Q 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 48 Parallel Interface Diagram reference P optional feature You can connect a printer or a device such as a scanner to this 25 pin parallel interface The parallel interface supports Standard EPP Enhanced Parallel Port and ECP Extended Capabilities Port Serial COM Port Diagram reference S optional feature The optional 9 pin serial interface is used as the port for serial devices such as modems card readers or mice The interfaces are ad
34. encing technical problems with your PC Notes for Service Engineers 72 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 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 Use only original spare parts Caution Lithium batteries can not handle intense pressure high temperatures or fire Danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly Replace batteries with a com patible type as recommended by the manufacturer Lithium batteries are hazardous waste and require proper disposal Contact the Service Centre for additional information on battery disposal 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 T
35. et mate together precisely 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 75 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 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 14 Right mouse click on the Windows interface Desktop and left mouse click on Personalization or Via Start gt Control Panel Personalize appearance and sounds with a double click with the left mouse button Connecting a USB Keyboard Diagram reference E optional feature You can omit this step if you want to connect a PS 2 keyboard 1 Connectthe USB keyboard to a USB port Connecting a PS 2 Keyboard Diagram reference R optional feature You can omit this step if you want to connect a USB keyboard 1 Connectthe keyboard to the left blue PS 2 port Connecting a USB Mouse Diagram reference E optional feature You can omit this step if you want to connect a PS 2 mouse 1 Connectthe USB mouse to a USB port
36. evelopment of this product we have made sure that the applicable limits are clearly fallen below Safety Note You only need to connect those components to your computer you require If you do not have the described device e g printer you may skip the re spective item and carry it out later if necessary D c E O D E E o U Front Connectors 6 optional feature S Some connections are located behind the front flap This offers you the great advantage of a creating frequently used connections quickly and conveniently without turning the PC O round The flap which can be slid also protects the connections o xo I X o o o o lt Setting Up amp Getting Started 13 Connecting the Monitor Diagram reference W W2 If your graphics card has two VGA sockets you can use either port to connect to the moni tor Your PC may optionally be equipped with a digital connector DVI W2 You will be able to connect the VGA plug of your monitor to the DVI connection with the help of an adapter not in the scope of the delivery 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 Connect the data cable of the monitor to the socket on the graphics card refer ence W or W2 If necessary remove the white guard ring on the monitor plug and ensure that the plug and sock
37. fy these directories or their contents since data could be lost or the functionality of the system could be at risk C The master directory of 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 60 34 The Optical Drive 5 Diagram reference A Oo e e Loading a Disc c Attention S Do not place protective foils or other stickers on your CD s To avoid dam age to your drive do not use deformed of damaged CD s Attention Do not use scratched or dirty disks discs with pieces broken off or disks of poor quality Because of the high speeds in the drive the disks might break and damage your data as well as your drive Examine the disks 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 their repair must be charged s 5 i En o 9 1 Push the eject button Diagr
38. hange The price of your call will be stated at the beginning of the call rS xe C D o o lt Appendix 83 Il Special warranty conditions for MEDION PC notebook pocket PC PDA and navigation devices PNA The following terms apply to MEDION PC notebook desktop pocket PC and laptop products and optional items included with such products If one of these items has a fault you also have a warranty claim for its repair or replacement from MEDION The warranty covers the costs of materials and labour for repairing or replacing the defective MEDION product or the optional item in question Hardware connected to your product that was not produced or marketed by MEDION can invalidate the warranty if MEDION can reasonably demonstrate that damage to the MEDION product or of the optional item included with the delivery was caused by such hardware You are entitled to seek independent advice or consultation relating to your product or any of MEDION s findings MEDION will not be liable for any costs incurred to you when doing so This warranty is restricted in relation to any pre installed operating system as well as to application programme software that is included with the MEDION product in question This warranty is restricted as follows For pre installed operating system as well as to application programme software included in the MEDION product MEDION only guarantees the data media e g the diskettes and CD ROMs upon which
39. he 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 e 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 uz o o O Appendix Customer Service amp Self Help 73 74 Safety Chapter 5 Oo e Appendix C o U Subject Page E Standards ii etant en Deren ee ve ee EE Vent net 77 o 5 EDEN ZEE 80 S Ia E a EE E EE REN 87 o O a xo I das xe C D o o lt 76 Safety Standards This PC meets the requirements of the following standards D e e epo E Electromagnetic Compatibility This PC meets the following requirements for standards of electromagnetic compatibility c 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 2 acteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000 3 2 Limits Limits for harmonic current emissions equip 2 ment input current up to and including 16 A per lt 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 o The aerial co
40. he 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 56 Safety Chapter 4 o c 5 Customer Service amp Self Help 8 Subject Page Data and System Security eese 59 6 System RESTOS icc ccneze e detest edelesvedenseepretesstadenencededeess 60 k FAQ Frequently Asked Questions esses 64 o Troubleshooting cooocccnnonocccnonncnonnoncnnononranonnonrncononrononnns 66 E Driver Support bissest certi th te eo E i ine ho her sarissa 68 Transport Me E 69 Cleaning and Care erret r tristi nth 69 Recycling and Disposal eene 70 Upgrades and Repairs 72 x O c o o o 58 Data and System Security The programs described below are part of your Windows operating system You will addi tional 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 m
41. he voltage output of the 6 pole IEEE 1394 jack is protected by a fuse limited power source according to EN60950 E y Note The IEEE 1394 ports located at the front of you PC can only be used sepa rately A simultaneous use is not possible Safety The TV Tuner Card Diagram reference Y Y2 optional feature Listen to the Radio and Watch TV In order to be able to play or record radio or television programs on your PC a correspond ing application is required The software is coordinated to the installed TV Radio tuner card and the delivered mother board Other hardware combination may lead to malfunctions Connecting Attention c o 5 il D o 9 Please keep in mind that recording broadcasts can occupy up to 2 4 GB per hour Save data which you don t need permanently on external media or swap them to the D drive E X Help Appendix Operation 45 The Network Diagram reference Q Your PC is provided with a Fast Ethernet Network connector You will find further information about networking in the Help section within the Start menu What is a Network A network means connecting your PC to another or several other PCs Users can transfer information and data between computers and share resources such as printers modems and hard disk drives
42. ion 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 Ensure that you are on line with your PC when downloading the updates 62 Safety System Restore powered by Symantec o symantec E O D E c y If your system is not functioning properly and Windows Vista System Restore did not solve the problem then you should use the Application Support Disc to restore your sys tem E 2 Limits of the Recovery S e Changes made to the original configuration RAS Desktop or Internet settings and 6 installed Software will be ignored by this Recovery and will not be reloaded 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 59 This recovery will reset your system to its condition at delivery Printer installations or other additional software must be reinstalled 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 from CD ROM 4 Follow the on screen instructions Z O c o o o The PC restarts to
43. ions are normally needed A fee may be required to use a public ac cess point To set up a wireless network to share Internet access files and printers at home you will need an access point a router 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 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 link works according to standard IEEE 802 11g and is compatible to the standard IEEE 802 11b Other standards 802 11a etc are not supported 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 max 54 Mbp s can vary according to distance and other factors If i e the other devices support the 802 11b standard the transmission speed can be max 11 Mbp s Search for wireless networking in Windows Help and Support for more information Operation 47 Safety Connecting c s uz il D o o Help Appendix Troubleshooting within the Network 3 Why does the network environment not show the releases D The network environment is delayed in time Check the rel
44. ith Windows Live to help protect your PC Show all 7 items Y 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 setting for the optimal use of Windows Vista after first bringing the Notebook into operation 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 Administrate and open user accounts for each user of the Notebook with this e Windows Anytime Upgrade WAU Carry out upgrades to higher versions of Windows Vista in order to be able to use the expanded digital features through 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 Operation 51 e Theuse of the email program e and much more Use the Welcome Center to understand your Notebook better and in order to be able to use it optimally It will also serve you as an additional
45. ity cesses eene El ctrical Safety 4 eoe E EAI AEE edere The ee e PA RR EVER Tees Ergonomics esee Noise Emission Information about the Regulatory Compliance according to R amp TTE FCC Compliance Statement esses seeeeee esee nennen e i aaa nennen 79 Conditions of Warranty for the United KingdoM occccooconconaninnaninnnnnnnaninnacnnnnaninccns 80 Making Copies of this Manual nnloq EE vi 2 cB av 0 Chapter 1 o 9 Safety c C o U Subject Page E Operational Safety cooooccccnnocccccnnocanononccnncnnnonnnnnancncnnnnnnnnos 3 o Data Security ita eee dt 3 S o Q O a xo I Appendix Operational Safety Operational Safety Please read this chapter carefully and observe all listed notes This ensures a reliable operation and long life expectancy of your PC Do not allow children to play unattended with electrical equipment Children are incapable of judging potential risks properly Keep the packing materials such as foil away from children The danger of suffoca tion could arise in the case of misuse Do not open 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 Optical drives are Laser Class 1 devices These lasers must remain in their sealed PC
46. l MEDION product This warranty does not affect your statutory rights in any way and is subject to the appli cable legal statutes of the country where the product was sold to you by an authorised MEDION seller Appendix 81 Connecting Safety Operation Help xe C D o o lt 2 Scope Subject to any exclusions set out within this warranty where there is a defect in your MEDION product covered by this warranty MEDION will repair or replace the MEDION product The decision whether to repair or replace the product will be made solely at the discretion of MEDION MEDION may in its own discretion replace the product returned for repair under warranty with a replacement product that is either identical or in the event that such product s are no longer available a product of equal or superior specifi cation and quality No warranty is given for batteries or rechargeable batteries or for consumable materials subject to wear and tear i e for parts which have to be replaced periodically during the normal use of the product such as video projector lamp Non critical failures that fall within industry specified tolerances e g noise LCD pixels are not covered by this warranty Please consult the appropriate section in your user or in struction manual for this product for exact specifications and tolerances To the extent which is permitted under law MEDION will accept no liability for burnt in images on plasma or LCD pr
47. ld 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 trunk twisted 0 15 50 70cm 20 28 inches ie Hand rest 2 4 Top line of screen at eye level or slightly below Viewing distance 20 27 5 Legroom vertical minimum 25 5 Legroom horizontal minimum 23 6 Setting Up amp Getting Started 11 Safety D E O D c c o U Operation Help Appendix Connecting For a better guidance open up the left inner page of the cover with the dia grams to find the location of the described connections Note The devices listed are not necessarily included with your PC All the connections listed are optional and will not inevitably be available on your PC Cabling Please follow the instructions below in order to correctly connect your PC 12 Arrange cables in such a way that no one can tread on or trip over them Do not place objects on the cables 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 or IEEE 1394 connector Please follow the appropriate instructions for each device Keep the PC at least one meter approxima
48. n 31 Safety Connecting c s uz ET o lo Help Appendix The Keyboard Connection possibility R via PS 2 E via USB 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 Xu 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 M v rud Function and Description Combination As a rule ends the program selected or closes the window Alt FA opened PITE ES Copies the image of the window currently active to the clipboard Shift 2 Generates the character required for e mails pro nounced at Ctrl Alt Del Windows security is launched Country specific variances are possible 32 Safety The Hard Drive The hard drive is the main storage medium combining large storage capacity and rapid data access The ha
49. nce Y Y2 optional feature Operation Analogue TV reception Diagram reference Y 1 Connect a terrestrial aerial or cable television to the TV socket Y of your TV card DVB T TV reception Diagram reference Y Help You will have the possibility of using these services by means of a corresponding aerial not included in the scope of delivery if DVB T or digital services are offered at your loca tion 1 Connect a DVB T aerial to the TV socket Y of your TV card DVB S TV reception Diagram reference Y2 Appendix You can watch television with your digital satellite equipment by means of the DVB S connection Y2 1 Connect your satellite equipment to the TV socket of your TV card Y2 Setting Up amp Getting Started 21 USB IEEE 1394 Warning Connect your USB IEEE 1394 devices after initial set up of your new PC This will prevent unnecessary confusion during installation These devices can generally be connected during operation Read the manual for your pe ripheral device first The voltage outputs of your PC for IEEE 1394 as well as 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 Connecting USB Devices Diagram reference E You have a choice of several connection sockets It does not matter which you use 1 If you wish to use a printer scanner o
50. nd its authorised sellers reserve the right to refuse a repair under warranty or a warranty confirmation if a proof of purchase or registration of purchase cannot be established or has not been submitted When it is necessary to return your product for repair please ensure that your product is suitably packed for transportation Provided that your productis still within warranty please check the duration of the war ranty period as described above and is eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of the warranty to return your product please telephone MEDION on the service hotline number You will be sent a pre paid transportation box suitable for returning your product to MEDION PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A BACKUP COPY OF ALL DATA ON THE PRODUCT BEFORE RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO MEDION MEDION shall bear the costs of postage and packaging for returning the product and the transportation risk However if following examination of the defective product in question MEDION in its reasonable opinion considers that the defect has been caused by 80 e your operating and or using the product other than as instructed in the accompa nying documentation e damage caused in transit as a result of your negligence in packaging of the prod uct and or e otherwise than in accordance with the terms of this warranty This warranty shall be void and you may be required by MEDION to reimburse MEDION for the reasonable costs of postage a
51. nd packaging before MEDION will return the product to you If so and you would still like MEDION to repair or replace the product MEDION may do so but you will be charged MEDION s standard rates for repair and replacement for this service Before returning the product please contact MEDION via the service hotline or via the internet www MEDION co uk You will receive a reference number RMA No on the warranty card Please mark the outside of your package to ensure that this reference num ber is clearly visible Please submit a letter containing as much detailed information as possible and a full description of the defect or fault This should include e a description of the fault e when it occurred how long it has been evident and how frequently it occurs e any errors message s displayed when using the product e a description of the circumstance s and conditions in which the fault occurs and e whether itis an intermittent or persistent fault This will greatly assist MEDION in identifying the defect when submitted together with the defective product Unless otherwise instructed by a MEDION representative in all cases the product must be returned complete with all parts which were included with the original product Incom plete contents of the returned package may lead to a delay in the repair or replacement MEDION does not accept any liability for any additionally submitted material s which were not supplied with the origina
52. nd 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 Operation 37 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 R 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 the device and Media Center Note Windows Media Player does not support any high resolution video formats Lon 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 connec tion is present e The connections DVI or HDMI must support the HDCP stand
53. nee enne nennen Subjects Concerning the CD DVD Rewriter Important Information about High Resolution Video Formats The Card Reader optional oooononocconoonccnnnonracononnonannonrononnononannonnonccrononncnonncncnnonons The Graphies Card M Personalize appearance and sounds Connecting the PC to a Television How to Connect the PC to a Television The Sound Garde ON ORE o a M IEEE 1394 Fire Wire Application Options for IEEET394 eere ete beo et onore aet daneno iiia Technical Specifications eet petet rte Pee thee vente eaae E EE The TV Tuner Card Listen to the Radio and Watch TV The Network eee What isa Network iet tritt rh tee trei er t iio 46 Wireless LAN sitos e intr e Ie bt eoe en etre tes Eee ERR e OR RR ESPERE Safety Notes nbn EP Troubleshooting within the Network Parallel Interface esses Serial COM Port Software certe ert Getting to Know Windows Vista Windows Vista Quickstartguide Windows Vista Help and Support Windows Vista Welcome Center ccsssscscscsssesssssssssscscscscsesesesesessecscseseseseseseseees Windows Vista User Account Control Windows Activation Product Activation on your PC desit Execution of the BIOS Setup ooooconoonoconcononccnon
54. nnection of the optional TV card complies with EN55013 and EN55020 I Electrical Safety Electrical safety requirements according to the following standards EN 60950 1 Safety of information technology equipment A Ergonomics lt 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 Noise Emission Requirements for noise emission according to the measurement procedure in accordance with the following standard Appendix 77 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 Max Sound power level L B A declared according to ISO 9296 Idling 4 8 Operating 5 2 Max Sound pressure level L dB A declared according to ISO 9296 At bystander position Idling 40 St bystander position Oper 47 ating Information about the Regulatory Compliance acco rding to R amp TTE The following remote equipments may have been supplied with this PC Remote control optional Remote control transmitter optional Wireless LAN optional Wireless keyboard o
55. oducts as a result of normal wear and tear during the opera tion of the product Please refer to your user or instruction manual for this product for detailed operating instructions for your plasma or LCD product The warranty does not cover errors relating to the playback of data media in an incom patible format or created with unsuitable software If itis found during repair or assessment that the defect concerned is not covered under warranty MEDION reserves the right to invoice you for all reasonable costs incurred by MEDION These costs will be in relation to the return of the product including reasonable administration costs plus reasonable costs for materials used and labour provided when repairing or replacing the product This is subject to MEDION providing you with an esti mate for carrying out such work prior to costs being incurred and that you have accepted the estimate You are entitled to seek independent advice or consultation relating to your product or any of MEDION s findings MEDION will not be liable for any costs incurred to you when doing so 82 Safety 3 Exclusion from warranty To the extent permitted by law this warranty shall be void in the event that defects or loss caused by a failure and damage resulting from the operation of the product in an environment other than that recommended in the accompanying user or instruction manual e g in direct sunlight or in a damp room b accidental damage c
56. ons 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 Setting Up amp Getting Started 27 Safety D c E O D E E O U Operation Help Appendix 28 gt w Lv YN Chapter 3 Oo i 1 o Operation E O U Subject Page c The MOUSE s Ice eere een dte ae er ee e xen enge 31 ne The Keyboard 4 pre eres 32 n The Hard Drive iioc retten eene eae et euren ne necu 33 6 The Optical Drive ci ere eet re dena et a 35 The Card Reader optional sene 39 THE Graphics Gard AAA retenti nte eget 40 The Sound Card iii 41 5 THE USB Por it ret e med 43 2 IEEE 1394 FireWire optional eeeeeeeee 44 The TV Tuner Card optional oonoococcnonoccccnonocccinancnnnnno 45 auo d 46 Parallel Interface optional eene 49 S Serial COM Port optional eese 49 E Modem optional esses 49 e SoftWare A da ai 50 x 30 The Mouse Connection possibility O via PS 2 E via USB The mouse has beside the two key a wheel that can be used as To scroll through a document or internet pages N a o If the mouse course moves jerkily on the screen try a different surface mouse pad Glass and metallic surfaces might cause problems Operatio
57. ouse 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 Taskbar and Start Menu PA 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 40 Connecting the PC to a Television The optional Video outputs TV out are located on the back of your PC They offer you comprehensive possibilities of transferring the image on your PC to the television Safety Note You will need a SCART S video composite or a component cable for con necting your device to the PC according to the equipment This is not in cluded in the scope of the delivery but it can be obtained through a special ist shop Read precisely which cable you need in the Operating Instruction of your TV device Connecting How to Connect the PC to a Television s 5 i En o 9 Note To use the TV function you must first connect the TV to the graphics card before starting up the PC 1 Shutdown Windows and power off the PC U T 2 Connect the composite or S video input on your device to the corresponding out put folde
58. peakers audio output 19 USB devices enian 22 USB keybord see 15 USB MOUSE 2 ni teer 15 Video inlet eeeeseeeesss 20 Control panel esses 27 Customer service occonooococnnnccnnonanaannanoss 66 D Data and system security 59 Data security Directories Discreta reet Driver support eeseeeeeeeee 68 E Electrical safety sess 77 Electromagnetic compatibility 77 ELQOMOMICS veces 2 neto ces eei toner 9 F FAO iii Dro rte ertet tenian 64 FCC compliance statement 79 Frequently Asked Questions 64 Front CONNECtOTS oooccccconcnncnonannncnanannss 13 G Graphics card sees 40 H Help eee eet oa 50 Hotline retener 68 I IBM Microdrive eee ICONS iiec iei e Pte eT ERES Ec de IEEE 1394 Fire Wire K Keyboard esed eter tennis A RN L Laser radiation 73 Liability limitations 85 License Agreement sess 25 M Main Power Switch 24 Maintenance Maintenance programs 59 Memory Stick esee 39 Appendix 87 Connecting Safety Operation Help Appendix MuemC 39 Modem ISDN ccce 49 MOUSe etii obi ereo o 31 MultiMediaCa
59. ptional Mouse optional MEDION AG declares herewith that these devices are in agreement with the fundamental requirements and the other relevant terms of the 1999 5 EG Guideline Complete declara tions of conformity are available under www medion com conformity CEO The modem optional meets the requirements of TBR21 01 1998 and EG201 78 120 V1 1 1 01 98 regarding connection with an analogue telephone network Safety 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 E dance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Pu However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation e If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which G can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to S 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 5 receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
60. r 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 A gt Shut Down then there is a risk of data loss 24 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 O D c 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 reached the end of the document You accept the agreement by clicking on th
61. r other device with a USB port connect the cable to the USB socket on your PC Note Connect your devices always to the same port otherwise your operating sys tem will give a new ID and asks for driver installation Connecting IEEE 1394 Fire Wire Devices Diagram reference F F2 optional feature Note Peripheral devices can have different connecting cables 6 pole F 4 pole F2 Please check what kind of cable you need for your peripheral device Important The connectors of the front side are not configured for parallel use 22 Safety Connecting the Power Supply Diagram reference X X2 Finally connect the power supply to your PC and monitor by plugging the power cord into the outlet Observe the following safety precautions Please note D c E O D E E o U 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 to interrupt the power supply to your PC or cut off your device from c current entirely fS il e The power socket must be in the vicinity of the PC and within reach of the power A cables Do not stretch the power cables tightly to reach a power socket O 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 strikes or other electrical damage to your P
62. rallel to the window front see picture ES You should also apply a parallel line of sight with respect to artificial lighting This means z 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 X be helpful e Turn lower or incline the monitor e Place horizontal or vertical shades at the windows e Working in Comfort 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 Setting Up amp Getting Started 9 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 in erect position or angled slightly backwards 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 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 shou
63. rd esses 39 N Network 2A Hee trees discon e Th cune 46 LAN Access Point eeesssse 47 Troubleshooting 48 What is a network 46 Noise emissiON cccccooccnncnocnnnnnoconnnnnons 77 o Operation MOUSE ieres renens e s 31 Keyboard rrt 32 Optical disc drive sse 35 P Parallel interface sssss 49 Password reset file ssssss 59 Power Turning off your computer 26 Program bar coocccccnoccncconocanononcncnnnanann no 26 Q Quiality 5 re cote ttr Deere ii R Restore ss di 63 5 DEM Secure Digital Serial COM port eese 49 88 Serial number 0occccnncnnnnnnncccnnnnnnnnanicinnnna i Service engineers eeeeeeeeess 72 Set up location esses 8 SmartMedia Software uninstallation 54 Sound card aeree It genes 42 Standards Electrical safety 77 Electromagnetic compatibility 77 FCC compliance statement 79 Noise emission eee 77 Start button Surround sound T Task Darin er Rennes Transporting ccoooocccnnnccononannnannnaninnnnn Troubleshooting Turn off computer TV tuner card eese U USB DOTrtz iiiter neret 43 SB IEEE
64. rd 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 Connecting 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 Note c o uz il D o o Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data A ss Usually your hard disk is divided into more partitions but there can also be some minor variations Help In your first partition Boot you will find your operating system application pro grams and the users documents and settings The second partition Backup 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 Operation 33 Important Directories In the following we listed the most important directories describing their contents Attention Do not delete or modi
65. receiver is connected 6 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 oa xo I xe C D o o lt Appendix 79 Conditions of Warranty for the United Kingdom Restricted Warranty I General Conditions of Warranty 1 General This warranty covers defects relating to workmanship and manufacture in MEDION prod ucts The period during which this warranty is valid and during which claims against the warranty can be made to MEDION must be in accordance with the following terms in order to be considered eligible e Is effective from the date of purchase or receipt of the MEDION product from an authorised seller of MEDION products and e expires at the end of the warranty period specified on the warranty card provided with the product For the warranty to be valid you must e provide suitable evidence of purchase a copy of the original purchase receipt from an authorised seller of MEDION products is preferred or e register your product within 28 days of purchase either online at www MEDION co uk or by completing and returning the pre paid registration card included with the product Please keep the original purchase receipt and the warranty card in a safe place MEDION a
66. replacement of Oo your MEDION product on site apply The following provisions must be made by you for carrying out repairs or replacements on site 9 e MEDION or its authorised personnel must have unrestricted safe and immediate 5 access to the products O e Telecommunication facilities required by MEDION or its authorised personnel for proper execution of your order for testing and diagnostic purposes and for reme dying faults are provided by you at your own expense S e You are responsible yourself for restoring the application software after the repair 2 services have been carried out by MEDION or its authorised personnel ET e You must take all other necessary steps to enable MEDION or its authorised per 6 sonnel to carry out your order properly e You are responsible yourself for connecting and configuring any existing external peripheral products after MEDION or its authorised personnel have carried out their repairs e The free cancellation period for repairs or replacements on site is 24 hours thereaf 2 ter our reasonable costs resulting from late or missing cancellation shall be invoiced E at your expense Liability limitations The contents of this manual are subject to unannounced changes caused by technical progress Manufacturer and sales shall not be responsible for any damages which have been caused as a result of omissions or errors in the information provided in this manual xe C D o o lt Under no cir
67. ries e Do not heat or dispose of in fire e 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 e Do not expose batteries to strong impact by dropping or throwing the batteries e Do not reverse the positive and negative terminals to avoid short circuit e 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 70 Remove promptly the used batteries from the device Safety Replace all batteries with new batteries of the same type at the same time Insulate the terminal parts with tape or the like at the storage or disposal of the bat teries Do not throw rundown batteries in the domestic refuses Respect the environment and throw them in the specific containers for separate collection If necessary turn to your reseller or to our service assistance Thank you Connecting em 2 d i o oa O Appendix Customer Service amp Self Help 71 Upgrades and Repairs Only a qualified engineer should perform upgrades and repairs to your PC If you do not have the necessary qualifications go to an appropriate Service Engineer Please contact our Service Centre if you are experi
68. ries gt System Tools We recommend setting a recovery point before installing a new software or driver If the system does not run stable any longer this enables you usually to return to a workable configuration without deleting newly created documents In the next paragraph read your options for a repair of an incorrect installation Correction Windows Vista 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 60 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 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 sy
69. rnnonnononocnoncnnonnononccnoncnnononnononnonrcnonon Customer Service amp Self Help cccccccccscccscccsscccsccsscccccsccesccescseceseceees 57 Data and System Security d dederunt ida eerte Sovak ba fae aeta 59 Data SECUN aeinn i E a eiea or a aE A REAS Maintenance Programs Password Reset File System Restore ccoooooooccnncccnnnnanannnnnss ere Et Windows Update maior etit re Bieten net ee edet Windows Update Information for Data Security System Restore powered by Symantec eese eene Limits of the Recovery serere eite ette eet itr eode dd Carrying out a Restore FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Customer Service eessss Troubleshooting rnt Te RR reg e eR Y E RIED e RESO EP ee Localise the Calse OR eee ERE ets Errors and Possible Causes Additional Supports sss cert TO ERO SR E ERE a Driver SUPPO missos NEEE Tana rere conocia at aee op AEE E E EOE EA oasis doge aa Transporting the PC Cleaning and Care Recycling and Disposal Battery Treatment cscs it one corteo e eto eo oe epe et oe eee i A eo ee dye eee eoe eve voe eina Upgrades and Repails er rrt erae eet n ens rera ere e eei e e e vexare ea Notes for Service Engineers rer torte earl ete TER tre penati rer Erben reo APpendiX 9 8 StaMGAards eM E Electromagnetic Compatibil
70. stem 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 Note book 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 O 2 Clickon All Programs 3 Open 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 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 Customer Service amp Self Help 61 Safety Connecting c O uz o o O Appendix Windows Update Information for Data Security Windows Update needs certain information about the respective Notebook so that a suit able 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 protect
71. t a new drive letter is assigned to the cards in the card slots Connecting 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 c O uz o o O The mouse does not work e Check the cable e Does your mouse work with other programs Is your mouse activated There is not enough room on the HDD e Audio and video recording require a lot of storage capacity up to 2 4 GB hour Back up unnecessary files of My Documents onto CD R s or move them to drive D 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 Appendix Customer Service amp Self Help 67 Additional Support If the suggestions in the above section have not solved your problem please contact the service hotline and we will attempt to help you solve the problem Before you contact the Technology Centre however please have the following information available e How is your computer configured e What additional peripherals do
72. tely 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 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 PC To avoid EMC issues make sure that all devices are connected to each cable or that cables not in use are removed from the computer 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 tested extensively in our laboratories Also only use the connection cable supplied with the devices for the connection of your peripheral devices 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 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 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 you to ventilate the room regularly in order to counteract the for mation of the smell During the d
73. th 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 50 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 Safety cJ i gt Control Panel System and Maintenance Welcome Center y Search lt gt Show more details orporation WDDM Connecting 1 Get started with Windows 14 A View computer details A Transfer files and settings E Add new users JAM Ez Windows Anytime Upgrade Y Connect to the Internet a What s new in Windows Vista Show all 14 items m c s 5 i o O 9 2 Offers from Microsoft 7 Go online to learn about Go online to find it fast with Go online to help protect a 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 w
74. y 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 Connecting 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 Jw o Qu Attention c e B il D o o 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 entered 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 I Subjects Concerning the CD DVD Rewriter You receive information on the so called blank discs X o These media requiring a CD rewriter burner to produce CDs are called CD recordable C CD R or CD rewritable CD RW e Recordable Rewriteable Discs a Normal Discs are pressed from a digital glass master a

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