Medion AKOYA P8613, Manual

Page 1: ...033866 Medion AG 45307 Essen Germany Medion Electronics Ltd 120 Faraday Park Faraday Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF Wiltshire Hotline 0871 376 10 20 Costs 7p min from a BT landline mobile costs maybe higher FAX 01793 715 716 www medion co uk ...

Page 2: ...ou use the Microsoft Windows operating system or the various application programs This interactive manual is designed to provide additional information about your Notebook as well as useful links accessible via the World Wide Web We have listed further useful sources of information starting on page 60 Document Your Notebook It is important to document the details of your Notebook purchase in the e...

Page 3: ...tion All rights reserved Copying in mechanical electronic and any other form without the written approval of the manufacturer is prohibited Copyright 2010 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 HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface...

Page 4: ...ight Side 15 Device Indicators 16 Multimedia buttons optional 17 Getting Started 18 How to start 18 Step 1 18 Step 2 20 Step 3 20 Short Description of the Windows Desktop 21 Main Components 25 Power Supply 27 On Off Button 27 Power Adapter 28 Battery Operation 29 Inserting the Battery 29 Removing the Battery 30 Charging the Battery 31 Discharging the battery 31 Battery Performance 31 Power Managem...

Page 5: ...d 47 External Audio Ports 48 The Network 50 What is a network 50 Ethernet Network 50 Wireless LAN optional 51 Troubleshooting within the Network 52 Bluetooth optional 53 The Multimedia Card Reader 54 Inserting Memory Cards 54 Removing Memory Cards 54 Express Card 55 Installing Express Card 55 Removing Express Card 55 Webcam optional 56 Actual example using Windows Messenger 56 Universal Serial Bus...

Page 6: ...ta Security 78 System Restore 79 Limits of the Recovery 79 Carrying out a Restore 80 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 81 Customer Service 82 Localize the Cause 82 Check Cables and Connections 82 Errors And Possible Causes 83 Additional Support 84 Driver Support 84 Transporting the Notebook 85 Maintenance 86 Care of the TFT Display 86 Upgrades and Repairs 87 Notes for Service Engineers 87 Recycling a...

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Page 8: ... 1 Safety and Maintenance Subject Page Safety Instructions 3 Data Security 4 Set up Location 4 Ambient Temperature 5 Working in Comfort 6 Connecting 7 Information about the regulatory compliance according to R TTE 9 Touch Pad 9 Battery Operation 10 ...

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Page 10: ...nings because the notebook could overheat The notebook is not intended to be operated in a heavy industry company Operation under extreme environmental conditions can result in damage to your notebook Do not operate the notebook during a thunderstorm in order to avoid damage through lightning strike Never place objects on top of the notebook that would exert any pressure on the display There is a ...

Page 11: ...r damages resulting from the loss of data or consequential losses Set Up Location Keep your notebook and all connected peripherals away from moisture dust heat and direct sunlight Failure to do so can lead to Notebook malfunction or damage It is highly recommended you do not use the notebook outdoors Operate the notebook and all peripherals on a stable balanced and vibration free surface Do not le...

Page 12: ... thunderstorms and make especially sure to remove the antenna cables if present We recommend the use of a surge protector for additional safety in order to protect your notebook from being damaged by power peaks or lightning strikes through the power network Wait until the notebook has reached ambient room temperature before turning it on or connecting it to the power adapter Drastic variations in...

Page 13: ...ely parallel to the floor Wrists Your wrists should be as straight as possible while using the keyboard mouse or trackball They should not be bent sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down Legs Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs Your feet should rest flat on the floor If necessary use a footrest but double chec...

Page 14: ...ebook with a power adaptor operating at AC 110 240V 50 60 Hz For details on power consumption please refer to the rating plate on the rear of your notebook If you are unsure of the type of power supply available at the point of use ask your local power company Use only the supplied power cord and power adapter To provide additional protection against electric shock power surges lightning strikes o...

Page 15: ... of data Please note that only shielded cables shorter than 3 metres 9 84 ft should be used for the LPT COM USB IEEE 1394 audio video and network interfaces with this notebook Please use only doubly screened cables in the case of printer cables Do not replace the cables supplied Only use the cable supplied with the notebook since that cable will have been tested extensively in our laboratory Also ...

Page 16: ...or use in other countries please obtain information about the applicable regulations locally The company declares herewith that these devices are in agreement with the fundamental requirements and the other relevant terms of the 1999 5 EG Guideline Complete declarations of conformity are available under www medion com conformity Touch Pad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is r...

Page 17: ...materials chemical substances and cleaning agents Only use the originally supplied power adapter to charge the battery Ensure through the display or the signalling sound of the notebook that the battery is completely discharged before recharging it Replace the battery only with the same type or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Charge the battery only until the battery charging li...

Page 18: ...Views Handling Subject Page Included with your notebook 13 Views 14 Open notebook 14 Left side 15 Right side 15 Power and status indicators 16 Multimedia buttons optional 17 Getting started 18 How to start 18 Short description of the Windows Desktop 21 ...

Page 19: ...Included with Your Notebook 12 ...

Page 20: ...ncluded with Your Notebook Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 14 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing Notebook Battery Power adapter with connection cable Model FSP120 AAC OEM version of operating system Documentation ...

Page 21: ...book Diagram the same 1 Webcam optional p 55 2 Display p 34 3 Stereo speaker 4 Power ON OFF p 27 5 Multimedia buttons optional p 17 6 Microphone p 48 7 Touchpad p 40 8 Device indicators p 16 9 Keyboard p 39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 ...

Page 22: ...e SATA USB port p 58 15 USB port p 57 16 Multimedia card reader p 54 17 Express Card p 55 Right Side Diagram the same 15 USB port p 57 16 Line Out p 48 19 Microphone p 48 20 Audio Out Digital Audio Out S P DIF optical p 48 21 Optical Drive p 43 22 Power socket p 28 Ports with dual function Configuration is set with the included software p 48 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 22 ...

Page 23: ...Battery is low Access indicator This LED lights or flashes when the notebook is accessing the hard disk or the optical drive Num Lock This LED lights when NUM Lock has been activated NumLk Capital Lock This LED lights when CAPS Lock has been activated This sets the keyboard to capital letters Bluetooth LED optional This LED lights when the Bluetooth function is activated WLAN LED optional This LED...

Page 24: ...ts the playback of multimedia files or pauses the playback at the selected point Stop Button Stops the playback of multimedia files Next Track Jumps to the next title during the reproduction of multimedia files Previous Track Jumps to the previous title during the reproduction of multimedia files Play Pause Media Previous track Next track Stop ...

Page 25: ... fully pre installed You do not have to install any of the discs supplied How to start Step 1 Insert the battery before bringing the notebook into operation by sliding the battery pack into the compartment Lock the battery under all circumstances in order to avoid it falling out unintentionally Connect the supplied power adapter to the notebook at the notebook power socket 22 ...

Page 26: ...s inserted and the power adapter connected when operating the Notebook for the first time If you fail to do this Windows 7 will not be able to calculate the performance index correctly Switch the notebook on by operating the On Off Switch 4 The notebook starts and now goes through a number of phases Note Make sure there is no bootable disc e g the Recovery disc in the optical drive Such discs will...

Page 27: ...on License Agreement The greeting procedure also displays the license agreement Please read this carefully It contains important legal information on the use of your software In order to see the full text use the mouse and the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to move downwards until you have reached the end of the document You accept the agreement by clicking on the I accept the agreemen...

Page 28: ...he miniature the full screen preview will close Windows Search Windows Search helps you find almost all data located on the notebook quickly and easily With Windows 7 you get search results with greater relevance and they are easier to understand Program Bar The most commonly used software programs are listed here The operating system recognises all this automatically Clicking on an entry with the...

Page 29: ...System tray on the current time When certain events occur for example upon receipt of an e mail message or upon opening the task manager it may happen that too many notification symbols are displayed in this field Windows displays a notification symbol when an event occurs After a short time Windows places the symbol in the background in order to maintain the straightforwardness of the field You c...

Page 30: ...Getting Started 23 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix ...

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Page 32: ...wer Supply 27 Display 34 Data entry 39 Hard Drive 41 Optical Drive 43 Sound Card 47 Network 50 WLAN optional 51 Bluetooth optional 53 The Multimedia Card Reader 54 Express Card 55 Webcam optional 56 Universal Serial Bus USB Port 57 eSATA Port 58 Securing the Notebook 59 Software 60 ...

Page 33: ...Power Supply 26 ...

Page 34: ...onal status of the notebook The notebook will always be switched off if the main switch is pressed for more than 4 seconds Warning Do not switch off your Notebook while the hard disk or the optical drive is running and the corresponding media activity LEDs are lit Otherwise data may be lost To protect the hard disk you should always wait for 5 seconds after powering down the Notebook before poweri...

Page 35: ...r is connected to the right side of the notebook 22 The adapter provides the notebook with power in the ON setting 1 and also charges the battery The power supply indicators of the notebook provide details on the operating state The battery is also being charged when you are working on your notebook with the power adapter The power adapter is still live if the notebook is not connected with it You...

Page 36: ...battery depend on careful handling The battery should be completely discharged before a charging process and completely charged again in order to optimize its useful life and its performance You must also pay attention to the Safety Notes from page 8 You must also pay attention to the Safety Notes from page 8 Inserting the Battery Insert the battery before bringing the notebook into operation by s...

Page 37: ...lock outwards into the Unlock position and 4 Hold the lock in the open position and remove the battery Warning Do not remove the battery while the notebook is running on battery power You increase the possibility of losing data Warning Pay attention that the contacts to the battery and the notebook are not dirty or damaged when storing the battery and using the notebook This could lead to malfunct...

Page 38: ...cess will be interrupted if the temperature or the voltage of the battery is too high Discharging the battery Operate the notebook by means of the battery until it switches off independently because of the low battery charge Note Think about saving your open files in good time to avoid a possible loss of data Battery Performance The particular operating duration will vary according to the setting ...

Page 39: ...yed during battery operation You will receive additional information about settings if you double click on this symbol Note If you ignore the warning signal when the battery level is low your notebook goes into hibernate mode Warning Never remove the battery while the notebook is switched on or if the notebook has not yet gone into hibernate mode as this may lead to loss of data ...

Page 40: ...less time to go into and come out of sleep mode but uses more power than hibernate mode Hibernate Mode The hibernate mode is an alternative to a complete shutdown of the notebook In this mode all data from RAM system and graphic data are copied to the hard disk as a file As soon as the data has been safely saved the notebook powers down When the notebook is switched on again this file is written b...

Page 41: ... it The opening and closing of the display can be assigned various functions via the Power management feature Screen Resolution The integral screen has a native resolution of 1680 x 945 pixels Using a higher resolution can lead to distortion of the display especially with text Using a lower resolution may cause the display to use only a portion of the screen area You can adjust the presentation to...

Page 42: ...ings of your display and your graphics card for example The program can be started in the following way Right mouse click on the Windows interface Desktop and left mouse click on Personalization or Via Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization with a double click with the left mouse button The following adjustment possibilities are available Personalization Display Desktop Gadgets Taskbar...

Page 43: ...r notebook 2 Connect the video signal cable of the external monitor to the VGA port of the notebook 11 Alternatively you can use the digital HDMI interface High Definition Multimedia Interface 13 to transfer image and sound signals 3 Connect the external monitor to the electrical socket and power it up 4 Start your notebook ...

Page 44: ...available to you You will call them up as follows 1 A right click on the display 2 Select the Screen Resolution option in the selection window 3 Select from the following options under Multiple displays Duplicate these displays Extend these displays Show desktop only on 1 Show desktop only on 2 Function is limited way in the case of the Windows 7 Starter version ...

Page 45: ...ode Windows from the first screen can be pushed to the second screen and vice versa The screen resolution and the colour quality of the individual display devices can be set individually under Start System control Appearance and Personalization Only display the Desktop on 1 The Desktop will only be displayed on the main monitor 1 Only display the Desktop on 2 The Desktop will only be displayed on ...

Page 46: ...n F3 Decreases the volume Fn F4 Increases the volume Fn F5 Display Toggles the display screen between internal monitor external monitor and simultaneous display Fn F6 Reduces screen brightness Fn F7 Enhances screen brightness Fn F8 Switches the Multimedia buttons and device indicators on off Fn F9 Touchpad Enables or disables the touchpad Fn F10 Mute Switches the loudspeakers on off Fn F11 Backgro...

Page 47: ...point pen or other object on the touch pad as this could damage or cause a malfunction of your touch pad Below the touch pad are the left and right mouse buttons which can be used as on a normal mouse You can also perform a direct click or double click using the touch pad by tapping the surface briefly once or twice In the Windows Control Panel you will find a number of useful settings that will m...

Page 48: ...acity The hard drive is addressed as drive C and D Note Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data A flickering hard drive display is your indication that the notebook is accessing the hard drive Usually your hard disk is divided into more partitions The configuration of your hard drive can be displayed and configured under Disk Management T...

Page 49: ... of drive C includes important files required to start Windows In the factory setting these files are hidden for safety reasons C Program Files As the name suggests in this directory programs install the files belonging to the application C Windows The main directory of Windows This is where the files of the operating system are saved D Driver This folder includes the drivers required by your comp...

Page 50: ...s on your discs To avoid damage to your drive do not use deformed of damaged discs Warning Do not use scratched or dirty discs discs with pieces broken off or discs of poor quality Because of the high speeds in the drive the discs might break and damage your data as well as your drive Examine the discs before you enter them If damage or dirt is visible you should not use them Damage caused by faul...

Page 51: ... drive letter will have been allocated to your optical drive in the delivery status You will have easy access to your files on your disks with Windows Explorer Computer Start the Computer Help Program by means of the Desktop link or by pressing the Windows key and the E key at the same time Open Windows Explorer by means of Start All Programs Accessories The pre installed media reproduction will b...

Page 52: ...ightened paper clip into the emergency ejection opening until you feel resistance 3 Press lightly and the tray will open 4 Remove the disc and restart the notebook Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs Your notebook 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 playb...

Page 53: ...coding software included with your Notebook may be changed for regional DVD decoding up to five times after which the drive will only play DVD movies for the region setting last entered Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty If resetting is desired shipping and resetting costs will be billed to the user Subjects Concerning the CD DVD Rew...

Page 54: ...nd card is compatible with the industry standard Sound Blaster and Microsoft Sound System Version 2 0 This guarantees optimal support for all popular programs and games If you wish to alter the base volume click on the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar Click on Mixer in order to open the volume mixer By using the keys Fn F3 and Fn F4 you have the possibility to regulate the volume ...

Page 55: ...tebook to external devices Caution The use of earphones with a high volume can lead to lasting damage to your hearing Set the volume to the lowest level before reproducing any sound Start the sound reproduction and increase the volume to the level that is comfortable for you It can cause damage to the hearing ability of the listener if a device is operated through earphones with an increased volum...

Page 56: ...cialist shop For sound reproduction via external stereo equipment such as loudspeakers active or headphones By using the external connections you have the possibility to connect your notebook with a 5 1 surround system The bundled software allows you to make the necessary settings 1 Click the following symbol in the taskbar The help program for the audio configuration is now invoked A large number...

Page 57: ...n a central server Two or more computers can be connected to play network games or share data Ethernet Network If your notebook has an Ethernet connection you can use this to connect to a network The following explanation refers to notebooks with a network connector Connect one end to the RJ45 connection Western plug at the network interface of your notebook 12 and the other to another notebook or...

Page 58: ...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 or Internet Service Provider to find the best solution for your needs A link to another computer with wireless LAN functionality can also be created without...

Page 59: ... g 10 instead 100 Mbit s and your network computer is unable to recognize this If necessary set the network driver to the compatible speed If two PCs should be linked you require a cross link cable otherwise use a patch cable In addition check the protocols and the configuration The data transmission is incorrect or very slow What might be the problem Maybe you have the wrong cable UTP CAT3 or low...

Page 60: ...rinter Using a Bluetooth wireless keyboard and mouse Joining a personal area network PAN Synchronizing a personal digital assistant PDA to a computer or another device using Bluetooth wireless technology The data transfer speed for Bluetooth wireless technology can be up to 700 kilobits Kbp s per second The data transfer speed can vary depending on the device or environmental factors A Bluetooth d...

Page 61: ...ards ensure that the contacts are facing the right way See table below Incorrect insertion of a card can cause damage to the card reader and or the card Card type Contacts SD Secure Digital MMC MultiMediaCard Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro pointing downwards pointing downwards pointing downwards pointing downwards Inserting Memory Cards Note Memory cards can only be installed in one direction Refer...

Page 62: ... come with your Express card before installation Remove the dummy card from the slot before installation Replace the card to protect contacts against dirt if the Slot is not used Removing Express Card Please take note of the following before removing the Express card Terminate the program which you used with the card Left click on the icon Safely Remove Hardware in the taskbar select the card and ...

Page 63: ... of charge You only pay the cost of your Internet connection 2 Select your contact from the list and click on the camera icon below your display image A wizard helps you optimize the settings of your speakers microphone and webcam Follow the instructions on your screen 3 Click on Finish to transmit your image via the webcam 4 If your contact also has a webcam click on the camera icon below the dis...

Page 64: ...ill have 3 USB 2 0 connection sockets USB 1 1 compatible Should the devices need more power than this it will be necessary to provide a powered hub The data transfer speed is 1 5 Mbit s or 12 Mbit s depending on the device connected Note Some USB devices require that you reinstall software drivers when you connect the device to a different USB port than the one originally used This can be avoided ...

Page 65: ...rd disks Unlike common USB standards the transmission speed of an eSATA connection is higher than that of external USB hard disks Remove S ATA devices Before removing an S ATA hard disk from your notebook click on the icon Safely remove hardware in the task bar and then on the hard disk to be removed ...

Page 66: ...rd in a safe place You will not be able to delete your password if you forget it Contact your customer Service if you loose your password You can also use the security options of Windows in order to protect your data against unauthorized access You will find further information in the chapter Data and System Security starting on page 75 Using a safety lock You can prevent theft by using a so calle...

Page 67: ... Moving the cursor over the miniature displays a full screen preview of the particular window Moving the cursor away from the miniature closes the full screen preview Jump lists Jump lists offer a practical possibility when opening files which you have recently worked on To display recently used files just right click the application symbol on the Taskbar Right clicking on the Word symbol will dis...

Page 68: ...ll be instantly visible Click on the Titlebar of the window shake it and all open windows will be displayed as symbols on the Taskbar Shake the window again and the other windows will be displayed again Better device management Windows 7 enables you to close manage and use all devices through the Devices and Printers central function All devices are displayed in a central position With the new Dev...

Page 69: ...lows you to store digital photos on the computer in your home office and then enjoy easy access to them from a laptop in any other room in the house Similarly the printer in home office is automatically released for all PCs in the house as long as they are all in the home network group Beginners and persons changing from other Windows versions systems are advised to read this material carefully Wi...

Page 70: ...ting Started Learn everything you need to know about the features of the notebook It is the aim of this feature to enable both beginners and experienced users to make additional setting for the optimal use of Windows 7 after first bringing the Notebook into operation ...

Page 71: ... of the text on your screen Use Getting Started to understand your notebook better and in order to be able to use it optimally It will also serve you as an additional source of information for recognizing and removing potential problems You will call up Getting Started as follows 1 Click on Start 2 Select Getting Started in the Program List Windows 7 User Account Control The User Account Control c...

Page 72: ...yed by category For further information on any element in the Control Panel category view hold the cursor over the symbol or category name and read the pop up display text To open one of these elements click on the associated symbol or category name For a few of these elements a list with executable tasks will open with a selection of individual Control Panel elements Searching for the desired con...

Page 73: ...overview of the Windows Media Center functions is below Main menu Sub menu TV Films Recordings You will have the possibility of recording broadcasts if you connect a TV tuner You can play back the broadcasts recorded delete them or burn them on external media through this Menu point Play back DVD You will play DVDs through this Menu point Set up TV You will have the possibility of configuring the ...

Page 74: ...ternal device such as an MP3 player or a digital camera you will be able to synchronise the respective data to an external device with the notebook through this sub menu Extension set up You will be able to set up a Windows Media Center extension by means of this sub menu You will be able to access the data on your notebook by means of a cable or wireless network Only media You will switch to the ...

Page 75: ...thing You will start the playback of all the files stored in your music library by means of this sub menu Radio You will have the possibility of listening to a radio broadcaster and to administrate it if you have external radio tuner hardware available Search You will be able to search for music titles composers artists albums etc in a targeted way by means of this sub menu The search will start a...

Page 76: ...t files may be changed or even cancelled To avoid further problems in using older files after an installation make sure you safeguard your hard disk See page 75 for further information regarding data backup How to Install your Software Please follow the instruction of the software vendor We will describe a typical installation Once you insert a CD the installation menu is started automatically Not...

Page 77: ...of the CD ROM drive followed by a colon and the program name setup 6 Click on OK 7 Follow the instruction given by the program Software Uninstallation In order to remove installed software from your notebook follow the next steps 1 Click on Start 2 Click on Control Panel 3 Then select the Programs option 4 Select the respective program start the uninstallation and follow the instructions on the sc...

Page 78: ... special Product ID However activation needs your unique Product ID which can be found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker on your notebook housing When you call please inform your agent that you are running an OEM SLP version of the software Product activation on your Notebook In few cases it may still be required to activate Windows 7 If activation via the internet is acknowledged with an...

Page 79: ...s security features or power management Warning The notebook is factory pre set to guarantee optimum operation Only modify the parameters if necessary and if you are familiar with the configuration options Running the BIOS Set up You can only run the BIOS configuration program at system start up If the notebook has already started power it down and then up again Press the F2 key in order to start ...

Page 80: ...Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 4 First Aid Subject Page Data and System Security 75 System Restore 76 FAQ 81 Customer Service 82 Upgrades and Repairs 87 Recycling and Disposal 88 ...

Page 81: ...Software 74 ...

Page 82: ... CD RW Windows offers Backup Status and Configuration This program is found in Accessories System Tools within the Start menu You should make a backup disk with all your passwords and the operating system s original configuration Maintenance Programs You can avoid some hardware and software errors with the help programs such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup The help program System Information...

Page 83: ...point before installing new software or drivers At this point if the system does not run properly this recovery point should enable you to return to a workable configuration without deleting newly created documents In the next paragraph you will find your options for the repair of an incorrect installation Correction Windows 7 includes various functions ensuring that the PC as well as the installe...

Page 84: ...on of the operating system programs or hardware components will be classified as an important update and automatically selected for installation for you Important updates will be provided to remove known problems and to protect the notebook against known security risks Carry out four simple steps to download the updates needed and to keep your computer on the current status of technology 1 Click o...

Page 85: ...xplorer Version numbers of additional software programs Plug Play identification key of the hardware devices Windows Update will stand up for the protection of your private data and will not record your name address email address or other forms of personal data The information collected will only be used during the time that you are visiting the website It will also not be stored The update can on...

Page 86: ... Internet settings and installed Software will be ignored by this Recovery and will not be reloaded Driver Updates or hardware installed by you will be ignored by this Recovery Warning All data on drive C will be erased If necessary backup all required data on drive D You must pay attention to the information of pages 4 and 75 This recovery will reset your system to its condition at delivery Print...

Page 87: ...of restoration Restore to HDD no backup of user data All data on the notebook are irretrievably erased restoring delivery condition Restore to HDD with backed up user data Delivery condition is restored and all user data under C User are preserved Warning When using the option with backed up user data the restoration procedure takes a long time Data are only preserved if they are located in the C ...

Page 88: ...and Tools directories What is the Windows activation Your operating instructions include a chapter about this subject When do I have to activate Windows Your software has been preactivated in the factory An activation will only be required if several components are replaced by others you installed a new motherboard a different BIOS version has been installed you install the software on to another ...

Page 89: ...t the battery is charged up If you are operating the notebook with the power adapter check the electrical socket power cord and all switches in the circuit of the electrical socket Switch off the notebook and check all cable connections Check the connections to peripherals Do not exchange cables even though they may look similar The polarity in the cables may be different When it is confirmed that...

Page 90: ...e background lighting again The notebook switches itself off during operation The accumulator could be empty Connect the notebook by means of the network adapter and charge the accumulator The notebook cannot be switched on Operate the notebook by means of the accumulator and check whether it is correctly inserted and charged Incorrect time and date display Click the time display in the task bar a...

Page 91: ... you upgraded or removed drivers or hardware Can you manually repeat the problem If you have been given a customer number previously please have this available Driver Support This notebook has been extensively tested in our laboratories with a large number of compatible devices It fulfils all required standards and complies with the standard Designed for Windows which certifies utmost compatibilit...

Page 92: ...ship your notebook always use the original packaging and make certain the shipper knows the contents contain fragile electronic equipment Fully charge your battery and any spare batteries immediately before a long journey Enquire about the electricity and communication provision at the location before a journey Acquire the necessary adapter for electricity or communication modem LAN etc if necessa...

Page 93: ...the touchpad will impair its sensitivity Remove dust or grease on the surface of the Touchpad with a strip of sticky tape Care of the TFT Display Always close the notebook when not in use Avoid touching or scratching the surface of the screen as it is easily damaged Make sure that no water drops are allowed to remain on the screen Water can cause permanent discoloration Clean the screen with a dry...

Page 94: ...static discharge ESD Perform system upgrades and changes in an ESD protected work area If no such work area is available wear an antistatic wrist strap or touch a highly conductive metal object Your service centre can repair damage sustained by inappropriate handling for a fee Use only original spare parts Notes on Laser Radiation Laser devices of Laser Class 1 to Laser Class 3b may be used in the...

Page 95: ...ose of used batteries in the household rubbish They must be deposited at a collection point for used batteries Packaging To avoid damage during transport the Notebook is stored in a packaging Packaging is produced mostly from materials which can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and be professionally recycled Should you have any questions concerning the disposal please contact y...

Page 96: ...Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page Information about conformity 91 Conditions of warranty 94 Index 101 ...

Page 97: ...Recycling and Disposal 90 ...

Page 98: ...s each red green blue contain about 4 7 million addressable transistors Because of this very high number of transistors and their extremely complex production process occasionally defective or incorrectly addressed pixels or sub pixels may occur There have been several attempts in the past to define the acceptable number of defective pixels But this can be difficult and varies widely between diffe...

Page 99: ...ray of 5 x 5 pixel 15 x 5 sub pixel ISO 13406 2 Class II Resolution Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Cluster Type 1 Type 2 Cluster Type 3 1024 x 768 2 2 4 0 2 1280 x 854 3 3 6 0 3 1280 x 1024 3 3 7 0 3 1366 x 768 3 3 7 0 3 1400 x 1050 3 3 8 0 3 1680 x 945 3 3 8 0 3 Example A 17 approx 44 cm SXGA display consists of 1280 horizontal and 1024 vertical picture dots pixel which amounts to a total of 1 31 million p...

Page 100: ...will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the ...

Page 101: ...n card included with the product Please keep the original purchase receipt and the warranty card in a safe place MEDION and 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 y...

Page 102: ...mber 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 a description of the fault when it occurred how long it has been evident and how frequently it occurs any errors message s displayed when using the product a description of the circumstance s and conditions in which the fault occurs an...

Page 103: ...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 products as a result of normal wear and tear during the operation 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...

Page 104: ...rial 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...

Page 105: ...ws 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 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 purchase of the MEDION product from an authorised sell...

Page 106: ...uthorised personnel to carry out your order properly You are responsible yourself for connecting and configuring any existing external peripheral products after MEDION or its authorised personnel have carried out their repairs The free cancellation period for repairs or replacements on site is 24 hours thereafter our reasonable costs resulting from late or missing cancellation shall be invoiced at...

Page 107: ...Conditions of Warranty for the United Kingdom 100 ...

Page 108: ...er socket 15 Sound card 47 USB 57 Control panel 65 Disk Management 41 Customer service 82 D Data and system security 75 Data entry 39 Data security 75 Data Security 4 Digitaler Audioausgang 49 Directories 42 Disc Drive 43 Discharging the battery 31 Discs Loading 43 Removing blocked discs 45 Display 34 Opening and closing the display 34 Screen resolution 34 Driver Support 84 DVD Drive 43 E Emergenc...

Page 109: ... activation on your notebook 71 Program bar 21 R R TTE 9 Recycling and Disposal 88 Removing the battery 30 Repairs 87 Running the Bios Setup 72 S Safety and maintenance 1 Safety instructions 3 Care of the display 86 Data Security 4 Maintenance 86 Safety Instructions Ambient Temperature 5 Battery Operation 10 Cabling 8 Power supply 7 Set Up location 4 Touch Pad 9 Upgrades and Repairs 87 Screen reso...

Page 110: ...Line In 15 Microphone 15 Multimedia buttons 14 Optical drive 15 Power ON OFF 14 Power socket 15 Touchpad 14 USB Port 15 Webcam 14 W Warranty 94 Webcam 56 Windows activation 71 Windows Media Center 66 Windows 7 User account control 64 Battery device management 61 Control panel 65 Getting started 63 Help and Support 62 Homegroup 62 Improved Desktop 61 Improved taskbar 60 Jump lists 60 News 60 Window...

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