Medion AKOYA X7811, User Manual

Page 1: ...2 Medion AG 45307 Essen Germany Medion Electronics Ltd 120 Faraday Park Faraday Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF Wiltshire United Kingdom Hotline 0871 376 10 20 Costs 7p min from a BT landline mobile costs maybe higher FAX 01793 715 716 www medion co uk ...

Page 2: ...you use the Microsoft Windows operating system or the various application programs This interactive manual is designed to provide additional information about your Notebook as well as useful links accessible via the World Wide Web We have listed further useful sources of information starting on page 59 Document Your Notebook It is important to document the details of your Notebook purchase in the ...

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

Page 4: ...with Your Notebook 13 Views 14 Open Notebook 14 Front View 15 Left Side 15 Right Side 16 Rear Side 16 Device Indicators 17 Sensor Keys 18 Getting Started 19 How to start 19 Step 1 19 Step 2 21 Step 3 21 Short Description of the Windows Desktop 22 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 B...

Page 5: ...gional Playback Information for DVD 44 Subjects Concerning the CD DVD Rewriter 45 Recordable Rewriteable Discs 45 The Sound Card 46 External Audio Ports 47 Setting the Recording Level 48 The Network 49 What is a network 49 Ethernet Network 49 Wireless LAN 50 Conditions 50 Troubleshooting within the Network 51 Bluetooth optional 52 The Multimedia Card Reader 53 Inserting Memory Cards 53 Removing Me...

Page 6: ...IOS Set up Program 72 Running the BIOS Set up 72 First Aid 73 Data and System Security 75 Data Security 75 Maintenance Programs 75 System Restore 76 Correction 76 Windows Update 77 Windows Update Information for Data 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 Connecti...

Page 7: ...vi Appendix 89 Information about conformity 91 ISO 13406 2 Class II 91 FCC Compliance Statement 93 Restricted Warranty 94 Index 99 ...

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 ...

Page 9: ...Safety Instructions 2 ...

Page 10: ...k Slots and openings in the notebook serve to ventilate it Do not cover up these openings because the notebook could overheat The notebook is not intended to be operated in a heavy industry company Operation under extreme environmental conditions can result in damage to your notebook Do not operate the notebook during a thunderstorm in order to avoid damage through lightning strike Never place obj...

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: ...h device Keep the notebook at least one meter approximately three feet away from high frequency and magnetic interference sources e g televisions loudspeaker cabinets mobile telephones etc in order to avoid malfunctions and or loss of data Please note that only shielded cables shorter than 3 metres 9 84 ft should be used for the LPT COM USB IEEE 1394 audio video and network interfaces with this no...

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 16 Rear side 16 Power and status indicators 17 Sensor keys 18 Getting started 18 How to start 19 Short Description of the Windows Desktop 22 ...

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

Page 20: ...d 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 LiteOn 120W PA 1121 04 OEM version of operating system Documentation ...

Page 21: ... Views Open Notebook Diagram the same 1 Webcam optional p 55 2 TFT Display p 34 3 Sensor keys p 18 4 Device Indicators p 17 5 Touchpad p 39 6 Keyboard p 38 7 Power ON OFF p 27 8 Stereo Speaker 1 3 2 4 6 7 8 8 5 ...

Page 22: ...omponents Aid Appendix Front View Diagram the same 8 Stereo Speaker Left Side Diagram the same 9 Kensington Lock p 59 10 LAN Port RJ 45 p 49 11 USB Port p 56 12 Optical Drive p 42 13 Emergency Ejection p 44 8 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 ...

Page 23: ...EEE 1394 p 58 18 Audio Out Digital Audio Out S P DIF optical p 47 19 Audio Out p 47 20 Line In p 47 21 Microphone p 47 Ports with dual function Configuration is set with the included software p 47 Rear Side Diagram the same 22 HDMI Connector p 36 23 External monitor port VGA p 35 24 Power Socket p 28 14 15 11 16 17 19 20 21 18 17 22 23 24 ...

Page 24: ...s Scroll Lock This display will light up when the rolling function has been activated This function is used in the most application programs to roll the screen without having to move the cursor Energy saving display The display flashes if the notebook is in the Standby Mode Battery LED This LED lights yellow when the battery is charging It shines orange in the case of a low battery status WLAN LED...

Page 25: ...le a fast start of a preferred program Internet The standard Internet browser will be started with this sensor key Webcam The Webcam will be switched on or off by touching the sensor key Bluetooth The Bluetooth function will be activated or deactivated by touching the sensor key Wireless LAN The WLAN function will be activated or deactivated by touching the sensor key Multimedia sensor keys ...

Page 26: ...important section on Safety This notebook comes with software 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 ...

Page 27: ...20º Do not forcibly open it Note Please ensure that the battery is inserted and the power adapter connected when operating the Notebook for the first time If you fail to do this Windows 7 will not be able to calculate the performance index correctly Switch the notebook on by operating the On Off Switch 7 The notebook starts and now goes through a number of phases Note Make sure there is no bootabl...

Page 28: ...s just click 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...

Page 29: ...l 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 right mouse key ena...

Page 30: ...changes System tray System tray on the current time When certain events occur for example upon receipt of an e mail message or upon opening the task manager it may happen that too many notification symbols are displayed in this field Windows displays a notification symbol when an event occurs After a short time Windows places the symbol in the background in order to maintain the straightforwardnes...

Page 31: ...Getting Started 24 ...

Page 32: ...ect Page Power Supply 27 Display 34 Data entry 38 Hard Drive 40 Optical Drive 42 Sound Card 46 Network 49 The Multi Card Reader 52 Express Card 54 Webcam optional 55 Universal Serial Bus USB Port 56 eSATA Port 57 IEEE 1394 FireWire 58 Securing the Notebook 59 Software 60 ...

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

Page 34: ...m you about the operational status of the notebook The notebook will always be switched off if the main switch is pressed for more than 4 seconds Warning Do not switch off your notebook while the hard disk or the optical drive is running Otherwise data may be lost To protect the hard disk you should always wait for 20 seconds after powering down the notebook before powering it up again ...

Page 35: ...ower adapter is connected to the rear side of the notebook 24 The adapter provides the notebook with power and also charges the battery The power supply indicators of the notebook provide details on the operating state The battery is also being charged when you are working on your notebook with the power adapter The power adapter is still live if the notebook is not connected with it You should th...

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

Page 37: ...nlock the battery by pushing the lock outwards into the Unlock position 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 this will very likely cause data loss Warning Keep the contacts on the battery and notebook clean when storing them Dirty contacts might lead to malfunctions ...

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 1050 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: ... HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection 22 for the transmission of image and sound signals provided that your output device a monitor or LCD TV has a corresponding input 3 Connect the external monitor to the electrical socket and power it up 4 Start your notebook The external screen will be determined after the operating system has been loaded Several possibilities will be available ...

Page 44: ... mode Extend the Desktop An empty Desktop will be shown on the second external monitor in this mode Windows from the first screen can be pushed to the second screen and vice versa The screen resolution and the colour quality of the individual display devices can be set individually under Start System control Appearance and Personalization Only display the Desktop on 1 The Desktop will only be disp...

Page 45: ...ption Fn F2 Display Toggles the display screen between internal monitor external monitor and simultaneous display Fn F3 Touchpad Switches the touchpad on off Fn F4 Reduces screen brightness Fn F5 Enhances screen brightness Fn F7 Decreases the volume Fn F8 Increases the volume Fn F9 Mute Switches the loudspeakers on off Fn F12 Save energy This key combination is set to shut down as standard Please ...

Page 46: ...n Do not use a ball point pen or other object on the touch pad as this could damage or cause a malfunction of your touch pad 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 ...

Page 47: ... 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 To familiarise yourse...

Page 48: ...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 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 r...

Page 49: ... damage to your drive do not use deformed or damaged discs Warning Do not use scratched or dirty discs discs with pieces broken off or discs of poor quality Because of the high speeds in the drive the discs might break and damage your data as well as your drive Examine the discs before you insert them If damage or dirt is visible you should not use them Damage caused by faulty media is excluded fr...

Page 50: ...the optical drive carefully The E 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 in...

Page 51: ...mation for DVD The playback of DVD movies includes the decoding of MPEG2 videos digital AC3 audio data and the deciphering of CSS protected contents CSS sometimes called copy guard is the name of a data protection program incorporated by the movie industry as an action against illegal copies Among the numerous regulations for CSS licensees the most important ones are the country specific playback ...

Page 52: ...ed blank discs Recordable Rewriteable Discs Normal Discs are pressed from a digital glass master and then sealed In the case of blank disc the information is burnt onto the disc with the laser of the Rewriter Therefore these discs are more sensitive than normal discs Please avoid the following when using recordable rewriteable discs that have never before been used radiation by direct sunlight UVA...

Page 53: ...e 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 F7 and Fn F8 you have the possibility to regulate the volume ...

Page 54: ...device is operated through earphones with an increased volume for a long period Audio Out Digital Audio Out S P DIF optical 18 For sound reproduction with an external surround decoder via an optical cable available separately at a specialist shop For sound reproduction via external stereo equipment such as loudspeakers active or headphones Audio Out 19 For sound reproduction via external stereo eq...

Page 55: ...he desired recording level go to System control Sound Recording and select the source The button Digital Mic is intended for the integrated microphone If you want to use an external microphone or another recording source Line In select the relevant option ...

Page 56: ...nd save their data on 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 10 and the other to...

Page 57: ...s 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 an access p...

Page 58: ... a different speed e 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 c...

Page 59: ...s 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 device can transmit through walls...

Page 60: ...l Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro When inserting memory cards ensure that the contacts are facing the right way See table below Incorrect insertion of a card can cause damage to the card reader and or the card 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 Me...

Page 61: ... card before installation Remove the dummy card from the slot before installation Replace the dummy 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 click on Stop In ...

Page 62: ...ount if you do not already have one This service is free of charge You only pay the cost of your Internet connection 2 Select your contact from the list and click on the camera icon below your display image A wizard helps you optimize the settings of your speakers microphone and webcam Follow the instructions on your screen 3 Click on Finish to transmit your image via the webcam 4 If your contact ...

Page 63: ...ompatible 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 by always using a certain device with the same USB port 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 by al...

Page 64: ...nsmission speed of an eSATA connection is higher than that of external USB hard disks This connection is a combo slot to which both USB and S ATA devices can be connected 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 click on the hard disk to be removed It is now safe to remove your S ATA hard disk ...

Page 65: ...ical Specifications Depending on the application the maximum data transfer is about 100 200 or 400 Mbit s corresponding to a data throughput of up to 50 MB per second The device can be plugged in or unplugged during operation hot plugging The standard cord Shielded Twisted Pairs STP includes 6 strands two lines are live 8V up to 40V 1 5 A max and can be used as an external power supply The four si...

Page 66: ... screen when the notebook is switched on The password will be set up in BIOS Warning Keep your password in a safe place You will not be able to delete your password if you forget it Contact your customer Service if you loose your password Using a safety lock You can prevent theft by using a so called Kensington lock which can be bought at your local retailer The cable wraps around an object and th...

Page 67: ...ures of each file or each window open in the program Moving the cursor over the miniature displays a full screen preview of the particular window Moving the cursor away from the miniature closes the full screen preview Jump lists Jump lists offer a practical possibility when opening files which you have recently worked on To display recently used files just right click the application symbol on th...

Page 68: ...sktop and all the mini applications located on it will 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 ...

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 81 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: ...version has been installed you install the software on to another computer When is the recovery of the factory setting recommended This method should be chosen as the last resort Read chapter System Restore concerning the possible alternatives How will I make a data back up Make a back up and a recovery back up of selected data on external media CD R in order to become familar with the technique A...

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: ...y Connect the notebook to the AC adapter and charge the battery The notebook cannot be switched on Try using the notebook on battery power and and check whether it is correctly inserted and charged Incorrect time and date display Click the time display in the task bar and set the correct values No data can be read from the optical drive Check whether the disc is correctly inserted Is the drive dis...

Page 91: ...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 compatibility How...

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

Page 93: ...rotation of the ventilator and consequently also of the operating noise of your laptop notebook In addition this can lead to overheating and malfunctions Have the inside of the laptop notebook cleaned by your Service Center or a professional for this reason Care of the TFT Display Always close the notebook when not in use Avoid touching or scratching the surface of the screen as it is easily damag...

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: ...Recycling and Disposal 89 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page Information about conformity 91 Conditions of Warranty 94 Index 99 ...

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Page 98: ...s each red green blue contain about 5 3 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: ... cluster is an array of 5 x 5 pixel 15 x 5 sub pixel ISO 13406 2 Class II Resolution Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Cluster 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 Example A 17 SXGA display consists of 1280 horizontal and 1024 vertical picture dots pixel which amounts to a total of 1 31 million pixels Based on on...

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: ...horised 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 product is still within warranty please check the duration of ...

Page 102: ...nstructed by a MEDION representative in all cases the product must be returned complete with all parts which were included with the original product Incomplete 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 original MEDION product This warranty does not...

Page 103: ...ng to your product or any of MEDION s findings MEDION will not be liable for any costs incurred to you when doing so 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 man...

Page 104: ...ON 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...

Page 105: ...t repairs or replacements on site MEDION or its authorised personnel must have unrestricted safe and immediate access to the products Telecommunication facilities required by MEDION or its authorised personnel for proper execution of your order for testing and diagnostic purposes and for remedying faults are provided by you at your own expense You are responsible yourself for restoring the applica...

Page 106: ...6 Power Socket 16 Sound card 46 USB 56 Control panel 65 Disk Management 40 Customer service 82 D Data and system security 75 Data Entry 38 Data security 75 Data Security 4 Directories 41 Disc Drive 42 Discharging the battery 31 Discs Loading 42 Removing Blocked Discs 44 Display 34 Opening and Closing the Display 34 Screen resolution 34 Driver Support 84 DVD Drive 42 E Emergency Ejection of a Block...

Page 107: ...l 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 Ambient Temperature 5 Battery Operation 10 Cabling 8 Power supply 7 Set Up location 4 Touch Pad 9 Upgrades and Repairs 87 Screen resolution 34 SD 53 Secure Digital 53 Securing the Notebook Startup Password 59 Service Engineers 87 S...

Page 108: ...15 Line In 16 Microphone 16 Optical Drive 15 Power ON OFF 14 Power socket 16 TFT Display 14 Touchpad 14 USB Port 15 16 Webcam 14 W Webcam 55 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 Windows Desktop 22 ...

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