Medion ERAZER X7815, User Manual

Page 1: ...Notebook MEDION ERAZER X7815 User manual Medion AG 45307 Essen Germany ...

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 56 Document Your Notebook It is important to document the details of your Notebook purchase in the ...

Page 3: ...lcome you as our newest customer Copyright 2011 MEDION All rights reserved Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trade marks of HDMI Licensing LLC The names of actual companies and products mention...

Page 4: ...otebook 14 Front View 15 Left Side 15 Right Side 16 Rear Side 16 Device Indicators 17 Multimedia Sensor Buttons 18 Getting Started 19 How to start 19 Step 1 19 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 28 Inserting the Battery 29 Removing the Battery 29 Charging the Battery 30 Discharging t...

Page 5: ...k and Retrieving Data from Discs 45 Regional Playback Information for DVD 45 Subjects Concerning the CD DVD Rewriter 46 Recordable Rewriteable Discs 46 The Sound Card 47 External Audio Ports 48 Dolby Home Theater optional 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...

Page 6: ...3 System Restore 74 Correction 74 Windows Update 75 Windows Update Information for Data Security 76 System Restore 77 Limits of the Recovery 77 Carrying out a Restore 78 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 79 Customer Service 80 Localize the Cause 80 Check Cables and Connections 80 Errors and Possible Causes 81 Additional Support 82 Driver Support 82 Transporting the Notebook 83 Maintenance 84 Care of ...

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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: ...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: ...g Subject Page Included with your notebook 13 Views 14 Open notebook 14 Front view 15 Left side 15 Right side 16 Rear Side 16 Power and status indicators 17 Multimedia sensor buttons 17 Getting started 19 How to start 19 Short Description of the Windows Desktop 21 ...

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

Page 21: ...4 Views Open Notebook Diagram the same 1 Microphone p 48 2 TFT Display p 33 3 Stereo Speaker 4 Keyboard p 38 5 Touchpad p 40 6 Multimedia Sensor Buttons p 18 7 Power ON OFF p 27 8 Webcam p 54 2 1 8 4 3 6 5 3 7 ...

Page 22: ...ft Side Diagram the same 10 Multimedia Card Reader p 53 11 Audio Out Digital Audio Out S P DIF optical p 48 12 Microphone p 48 13 Line In p 48 14 Audio Out p 48 15 USB Port 3 0 p 55 16 USB Port 2 0 p 55 Ports with dual function Configuration is set with the included software p 48 9 10 11 15 15 16 12 13 14 ...

Page 23: ...6 USB Port 2 0 p 55 17 Optical Drive p 43 Rear Side Diagram the same 18 Kensington Lock p 56 19 LAN Port RJ 45 p 49 20 e SATA Port p 55 21 Power Socket p 28 22 External Monitor Port VGA p 34 23 HDMI Connector p 35 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ...

Page 24: ...is accessing the hard disk or the optical drive Save energy This LED is blinking when the notebook is in the standby mode Battery LED Below you will see the different meanings of the LED in various situations Lights up green battery is charging Lights up orange Battery is low Bluetooth LED optional This LED lights when the Bluetooth function is activated WLAN LED optional This LED lights when the ...

Page 25: ...ion Webcam Enables or disables the webcam Cooler Boost Increases the speed of rotation of the fan to improve the cooling of your notebook Press this key again to deactivate this function Cinema Pro Improves the output quality of the sound system Press this key again to deactivate this function Programmable P1 key You will activate or deactivate the user defined P1 key with the following key combin...

Page 26: ...tlet Set the switch on the power adapter optional to the I setting in order to supply the notebook with electricity and to charge the battery Set the switch to 0 to interrupt the electricity supply Open the display to the required position with your thumb and index fingers To avoid damage to the TFT Display never open it more than 120º Do not forcibly open it Note Please ensure that the battery is...

Page 27: ...rough a series of dialogue boxes The information in each dialogue box will explain the steps that need to be taken Should you have any questions 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...

Page 28: ...with a single click Furthermore you can rearrange the symbols on the taskbar by clicking on them and dragging them to the desired position Move the cursor over the symbols and the system will display a miniature of every file or window open in the program When you move your cursor over the miniature the system will display a full screen preview of the particular window If you move the cursor away ...

Page 29: ...he icons in Control Panel to change the appearance and functionality of Windows 7 These icons represent options for configuring your notebook You should however consult Help and Support on the potential effects of certain changes 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 to...

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

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Page 32: ...ect Page Power Supply 27 Display 33 Data entry 38 Hard Drive 41 Optical Drive 43 Sound Card 47 Network 49 WLAN optional 50 Bluetooth optional 52 The Multi Card Reader 53 Webcam optional 54 Universal Serial Bus USB Port 55 eSATA Port 55 Securing the Notebook 56 Software 57 ...

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Page 34: ...rm 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: ...te of the battery The battery is also being charged when you are working on your notebook with the power adapter connected The power adapter is still receiving power even when your notebook is not connected to it You should therefore unplug the power adapter from the outlet if it is not connected to the notebook or set the adapter to OFF 0 Warning Use only the power adapter and power cord supplied...

Page 36: ...ure that the notebook is switched off and that it is not connected to a power outlet 2 Turn the notebook upside down 3 Unlock 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 ...

Page 37: ...pted if the temperature or the voltage of the battery is too high Discharging the battery Operate the notebook by means of the battery until it switches off independently because of the low battery charge Note Think about saving your open files in good time to avoid a possible loss of data Battery Performance The particular operating duration will vary according to the setting of the energy saving...

Page 38: ... a battery is displayed 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 dat...

Page 39: ... RAM system and graphic data are copied to the hard disk as a file As soon as the data has been safely saved the notebook powers down When the notebook is switched on again this file is written back to RAM by the BIOS In a few moments the notebook is in the exact state as when it was last used If while working on a document the notebook is closed assuming the correct ACPI setting the notebook save...

Page 40: ...y never open it more than 120º Do not forcibly open it The opening and closing of the display can be assigned various functions via the Power management feature Screen Resolution Using a higher resolution can lead to distortion of the display especially with text Using a lower resolution may cause the display to use only a portion of the screen area You can adjust the presentation to the mode supp...

Page 41: ... 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 and Start Menu Ease...

Page 42: ...ignal cable of the external monitor to the VGA port of the notebook 22 Alternatively you will be able to use the digital HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection 23 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 ...

Page 43: ... 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 44: ...al 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 displayed on the main monitor 1 Only display the Desktop on 2 The Desktop will o...

Page 45: ...pad on off Fn F4 Programmable P1 key You will activate or deactivate the user defined P1 key with the following key combination Read the following section to program the key Programming the user defined P1 key on p 39 Fn F5 ECO function optional Enables or disables the ECO function see p 32 Fn F6 Webcam optional Enables or disables the webcam Fn F8 WLAN optional Enables or disables the wireless LA...

Page 46: ...reen brightness Fn Reduces screen brightness Programming the user defined P1 key optional Proceed as follows to program the user defined P1 key 1 Press the Fn F4 key combination The following Window will open 2 Click on Browse to give the key a function 3 Select a program and click on Open 4 Confirm your selection with OK in the next Window ...

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 ...

Page 48: ...stem displays The operating system of the notebook further application programs and backup files are located on the hard drive and reduce its total capacity Note Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data A flickering hard drive display is your indication that the notebook is accessing the hard drive In your first partition C you will find 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: ... your discs To avoid damage to your drive do not use deformed or damaged discs Warning Do not use scratched or dirty discs discs with pieces broken off or discs of poor quality Because of the high speeds in the drive the discs might break and damage your data as well as your drive Examine the discs before you insert them If damage or dirt is visible you should not use them Damage caused by faulty ...

Page 51: ...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 be used automatically during access to DVD videos or audio and video files on normal data CDs Warning While the notebook is accessing the optical drive the media activity indicator is lit Do not try to remove the disc from the driv...

Page 52: ...ncorporated by the movie industry as an action against illegal copies Among the numerous regulations for CSS licensees the most important ones are the country specific playback restrictions In order to facilitate the geographically restricted release of movies DVD titles are released for certain regions Copyright laws require the restriction of each DVD movie to a certain region usually the region...

Page 53: ...dable 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 UVB scratches and d...

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

Page 55: ...ist shop For sound reproduction via external stereo equipment such as loudspeakers active or headphones Microphone In 12 For recording via an external microphone For sound reproduction via an external surround system for external centre subwoofer Line In 13 For reception through an external source of sound For sound reproduction with a surround system for speakers back Audio Out 14 For sound repro...

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 19 and the other to...

Page 57: ...ons are normally needed A fee may be required to use a public access point To set up a wireless network to share Internet access files and printers at home you will need an access point a 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 li...

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: ...h wireless printer 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 vary depending on the device or environmental factors A Bluetooth device can transmit through walls pockets and briefcases...

Page 60: ...re Digital 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 Inserting Memory Cards Note Memory cards...

Page 61: ... of your Internet connection 2 Select your contact from the list and click on the camera icon below your display image A wizard helps you optimize the settings of your speakers microphone and webcam Follow the instructions on your screen 3 Click on Finish to transmit your image via the webcam 4 If your contact also has a webcam click on the camera icon below the display image of your contact to re...

Page 62: ...u 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 eSATA Port eSATA stands for external Serial ATA and is used for connecting external hard disks Unlike common USB standards the transmission speed of an eSATA connection is higher than that of external USB hard disks This connection is a combo slot to...

Page 63: ...ebook is switched on The password will be set up in BIOS Warning Keep your password in a safe place You will not be able to delete your password if you forget it Contact your customer Service if you loose your password Using a safety lock You can prevent theft by using a so called Kensington lock which can be bought at your local retailer The cable wraps around an object and the T shaped end inser...

Page 64: ... display miniatures of each file or each window open in the program Moving the cursor over the miniature displays a full screen preview of the particular window Moving the cursor away from the miniature closes the full screen preview Jump lists Jump lists offer a practical possibility when opening files which you have recently worked on To display recently used files just right click the applicati...

Page 65: ...ni 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 are displayed in a c...

Page 66: ...e hard drive This allows you to store digital photos on the computer in your home office and then enjoy easy access to them from a laptop in any other room in the house Similarly the printer in home office is automatically released for all PCs in the house as long as they are all in the home network group Beginners and persons changing from other Windows versions systems are advised to read this m...

Page 67: ...verything 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 68: ...uter Change the size of the text on your screen Use Getting Started to understand your notebook better and in order to be able to use it optimally It will also serve you as an additional source of information for recognizing and removing potential problems You will call up Getting Started as follows 1 Click on Start 2 Select Getting Started in the Program List Windows 7 User Account Control The Us...

Page 69: ...further information on any element in the Control Panel category view hold the cursor over the symbol or category name and read the pop up display text To open one of these elements click on the associated symbol or category name For a few of these elements a list with executable tasks will open with a selection of individual Control Panel elements Searching for the desired control elements may be...

Page 70: ...ows Media Center An 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...

Page 71: ...s 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 full image of the Me...

Page 72: ...here Play back everything You will start the playback of all the files stored in your music library by means of this sub menu Radio You will have the possibility of listening to a radio broadcaster and to administrate it if you have external radio tuner hardware available 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...

Page 73: ...ed or even cancelled To avoid further problems in using older files after an installation make sure you safeguard your hard disk See page 73 for further information regarding data backup How to Install your Software Please follow the instruction of the software vendor We will describe a typical installation Once you insert a CD the installation menu is started automatically Note If the automatic s...

Page 74: ...ow enter the letter 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 in...

Page 75: ...However activation needs your unique Product ID which can be found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker on your notebook housing When you call please inform your agent that you are running an OEM SLP version of the software Product activation on your Notebook In few cases it may still be required to activate Windows 7 If activation via the internet is acknowledged with an error message you s...

Page 76: ...mode of the interfaces security features or power management Warning The notebook is factory pre set to guarantee optimum operation Only modify the parameters if necessary and if you are familiar with the configuration options Running the BIOS Setup 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 ke...

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Page 78: ...Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 4 First Aid Subject Page Data and System Security 73 System Restore 74 FAQ 79 Customer Service 79 Upgrades and Repairs 85 Recycling and Disposal 86 ...

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Page 80: ... 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 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ... 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 73 This recovery will reset your system to its condition at delivery Print...

Page 85: ...Restore to HDD no backup of user data All data on the notebook are irretrievably erased restoring delivery condition Restore to HDD with backed up user data Delivery condition is restored and all user data under C User are preserved Warning When using the option with backed up user data the restoration procedure takes a long time Data are only preserved if they are located in the C user folder All...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...t 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 displayed in Explorer If yes test another disc The webcam is not functioning optional...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...Recycling and Disposal 87 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page Information about conformity 89 Index 92 ...

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Page 96: ...ry high number of transistors and their extremely complex production process occasionally defective or incorrectly addressed pixels or sub pixels may occur There have been several attempts in the past to define the acceptable number of defective pixels But this can be difficult and varies widely between different manufacturers We therefore adhere to the clear and strict requirements of ISO 13406 2...

Page 97: ... 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 98: ...r 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 equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the...

Page 99: ... Power Socket 16 Sound card 47 USB 55 Control panel 62 Customer service 80 D Data and system security 73 Data Entry 38 Data security 73 Data Security 4 Directories 42 Disc Drive 43 Discharging the battery 30 Discs Loading 43 Removing Blocked Discs 44 Display 33 Opening and Closing the Display 33 Screen resolution 33 Driver Support 82 DVD Drive 43 E ECO Function Switch off 32 Switch on 32 Emergency...

Page 100: ...21 R R TTE 9 Recycling and Disposal 86 Removing the Battery 29 Repairs 85 Running the Bios Setup 69 S Safety and maintenance 1 Safety instructions 3 Care of the display 84 Data Security 4 Maintenance 84 Ambient Temperature 5 Battery Operation 10 Cabling 8 Power supply 7 Set Up location 4 Touch Pad 9 Upgrades and Repairs 85 Screen resolution 33 SD 53 Secure Digital 53 Securing the Notebook Startup ...

Page 101: ... OFF 14 Power socket 16 TFT Display 14 Touchpad 14 USB Port 15 16 Webcam 14 W Webcam 54 Windows activation 68 Windows Media Center 63 Windows 7 User account control 61 Battery device management 58 Control panel 62 Getting started 60 Help and Support 59 Homegroup 59 Improved Desktop 58 Improved taskbar 57 Jump lists 57 News 57 Windows Desktop 21 Windows Update 75 Wireless LAN 50 Working in Comfort ...

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