Medion ERAZER X7853-i7, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...43 9 cm 17 3 Notebook Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...8 Cabling 12 4 9 Notes on the Battery 13 4 10 Information about the Touchpad 14 4 11 Protecting the Display 14 5 Ergonomics 15 6 Included with your Notebook 16 7 Views 17 8 Operating and Status LEDs 20 9 Preparation for Starting Up 21 10 Power Supply 22 10 1 On Off Switch 22 10 2 AC Power 22 10 3 Changing the system language 23 10 4 General handling of rechargeable batteries 24 10 5 Battery Mode 2...

Page 3: ...PowerRecover optional 33 18 2 System restore with Windows Recovery Options 34 19 UEFI Configuration 35 19 1 Executing the UEFI Configuration 35 20 FAQs Frequently Asked Questions 35 21 Customer Service 37 21 1 What To Do in Case of Hardware Problems 37 21 2 Find the Cause 37 21 3 Do You Need More Help 37 21 4 Driver Support 38 21 5 Transport 38 21 6 Maintenance 39 22 Upgrading Modifying and Repair...

Page 4: ... the device 1 1 Explanation of Symbols DANGER Warning of immediate risk of fatal injury WARNING Warning possible mortal danger and or serious irreversible injuries WARNING Warning danger due to excessive volume CAUTION Warning possible light or moderate injuries PLEASE NOTE Please follow the guidelines to avoid property damage Additional information on using the device PLEASE NOTE Please follow th...

Page 5: ...ntended for private use only and not for industrial commercial use Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use Do not modify the device without our consent and use only spare parts and accessories which we have supplied or approved Follow all instructions in this manual especially the safety information Any other use is deemed improper and can cause personal injury or damage t...

Page 6: ...ions RE Directive 2014 53 EU Ecodesign Directive 2009 125 EC RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU Full declarations of conformity are available at www medion com conformity AT BE BG CZ DK EE FR DE IS IE IT EL ES CY LV LI LT LU HU MT NL NO PL PT RO SI SK TR FI SE CH UK HR AT Austria BE Belgium CZ Czech Republic DK Denmark EE Estonia FR France DE Germany IS Iceland IE Ireland IT Italy EL Greece ES Spain CY Cyp...

Page 7: ...25 100 140 30 5735 5835 149 165 if available 14 3 Information on trademarks Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Intel the Intel Logo Intel Inside Intel Core notebook and Core Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries the HDMI logo and the name High Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Other trademarks are the ...

Page 8: ...ldren unless they are supervised Keep the device and accessories out of reach of children DANGER Risk of suffocation Packaging film can be swallowed or used improperly Therefore there is a risk of suffocation Keep packaging material such as plastic film or plastic bags away from children 4 2 Operational Safety Please read this section carefully and follow all instructions given The instructions wi...

Page 9: ... this could cause the device to overheat Do not insert anything into the device through the slots and openings This could result in an electric shock or even ignite a fire which will damage your device Should the below occur switch the device off immediately do not switch the device on disconnect the mains plug and contact customer services if the AC adapter or the attached power cable or plug is ...

Page 10: ...sequential loss or damage 4 5 Setup Location Keep your notebook and all connected devices away from moisture and avoid dust heat and direct sunlight Non compliance with these instructions can lead to faults or damage to the notebook Do not use the notebook outdoors because external elements such as rain snow etc could damage it Set up and operate all components on a stable level and vibration free...

Page 11: ...se moisture build up within the notebook due to condensation This can cause an electrical short circuit 4 7 Power Supply CAUTION Risk of electrical shock There are live components inside this AC adapter In the event of an unintentional short circuit of this AC adapter there is a risk of electrical shock or fire Do not open the housing of the AC adapter Thewallwallmustbeclosetothenotebookandeasilya...

Page 12: ... connect peripheral devices such as keyboards mouse and monitor etc when the notebook is switched on to avoid damage to the notebook or the devices Some devices may also be connected while the computer is running This is generally the case for devices with a USB connection In all cases observe the relevant operating instructions Maintain a distance of at least one metre from sources of high freque...

Page 13: ... same type of battery or with a similar type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the information provided by the manufacturer To extend your battery s performance and lifespan and ensure safe operation you should also observe the guidelines below Avoid dirt and contact with electrically conductive materials or chemical substances and cleaning agents Use onl...

Page 14: ... the touch pad with a soft dry and lint free cloth 4 11 Protecting the Display The display is the most sensitive component part of the device as it consists of thin glass The display can break if subjected to too much stress Do not allow any objects to drop onto the display Do not place any objects on the display Do not scratch the display with your fingernails or hard objects Never lift the noteb...

Page 15: ...ting up the notebook with your back to the window is incorrect as reflections from the bright window on the screen will then be unavoidable A position looking onto the window is also incorrect as the contrast between the dark screen and the bright daylight can cause problems for the eyes to adjust and result in problems The parallel line of vision should also be maintained in relation to artificia...

Page 16: ...ER Risk of suffocation Packaging film can be swallowed or used improperly Therefore there is a risk of suffocation Keep packaging material such as plastic film or plastic bags away from children PLEASE NOTE The surfaces of the device are covered in protective film to prevent scratching during production and transport Remove the film once the device has been set up properly and before you use it ...

Page 17: ...17 7 Views 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 ...

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Page 19: ...wer Socket 11 HDMI Port 12 Mini Display Port 13 USB 3 1 Port Thunderbolt type C 14 USB 3 1 Ports type A 15 Audio Out Digital Audio Out S P DIF optical 16 Microphone 17 Headphone Connector 18 Multimedia Card Reader 19 LAN Port RJ 45 20 Kensington Lock 21 Subwoofer Ports with dual function Configuration is set with the included software ...

Page 20: ...ock This LED lights when CAPS Lock has been activated This sets the keyboard to capital letters Num Lock This LED lights when NUM Lock has been activated Flight mode This indicator lights up when the system is in flight mode Access Indicator This LED lights or flashes when the notebook is accessing the hard disk Battery status indicator This indicator lights up orange when the battery is charging ...

Page 21: ...re to do so may damage the display Never use force to open the display PLEASE NOTE When first operating your notebook please ensure that the battery is inserted and the AC adapter is connected Switch the notebook on by pressing the on off switch The notebook will now start and run through various steps The operating system will be loaded from the HDD SSD The loading process takes a little longer d...

Page 22: ...k with the AC adapter connected The AC adapter also consumes power when the notebook is not connected to it You should therefore always remove the AC adapter plug from the wall outlet when it is not connected to the notebook PLEASE NOTE Only use this notebook and accompanying AC adapter with each other 10 2 1 Starting the Notebook Open up the display as described above and press the on off switch ...

Page 23: ...wing the initial installation Windows may update and configure data e g with new updates which can result in delays in the notebook shutting down and starting up For this reason do not switch the notebook off prematurely This may adversely affect the installation 10 3 Changing the system language In Windows 10 you can change the preinstalled system language Proceed as described below making sure y...

Page 24: ... when you sign in again 17 At this point wait until Windows 10 has completed the installation 10 4 General handling of rechargeable batteries When handling rechargeable batteries it is important to ensure that they are correctly used and charged so that the capacity of the battery is fully utilised and its service life is maintained for as long as possible The optimal charging temperature is appro...

Page 25: ...ew hours with the notebook switched off With the notebook switched on the charging process takes significantly longer PLEASE NOTE The charging process is interrupted if the battery voltage or temperature gets too high 10 5 2 Discharging the Battery Operate the notebook on battery power until it turns itself off due to low battery charge PLEASE NOTE Be sure to save your open files promptly to preve...

Page 26: ...nagement feature has been preset to behave in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power Turn off the display after 10 minutes Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes when the system is operating on DC power Turn off the display after 5 minutes Initiate Sleep after 15 minutes The notebok exits Sleep when the On Off button is pressed 11 Display 11 1 Opening and Closing the Display The spec...

Page 27: ...s on a conventional Windows keyboard Some functions are entered using the Fn key standard on most notebooks 12 1 1 Specific Keyboard Shortcuts Short Cuts Description Fn ESC Control Center Processor overclocking using the button in the Control Center Start the Control Center by pressing Fn ESC or by double clicking on the relevant icon in the taskbar Select the register Gaming CPU or GPU Overclocki...

Page 28: ... Webcam Enables or disables the webcam Fn Flight mode Switches the flight mode on or off Fn F12 Sleep Fn Scr Lk You can use this key combination to activate or deactivate the Scroll function This function is used in most applications to scroll up and down the screen without having to move the cursor Fn Play Pause Fn 1 Fan speed to maximum automatic Fn 2 LED Touchpad On Off Fn Num Launches the appl...

Page 29: ...eo speaker so you can always reproduce sound without additional devices Using the external connections provides you with an ideal opportunity to connect your Notebook to external devices The Fn F5 and Fn F6 keyboard shortcut enables you to adjust the volume WARNING Impairment to hearing Listening through earphones or headphones at excessive volume levels as well as changes to the basic settings of...

Page 30: ...access to particular services and networks or to the Internet Access permissions are generally necessary and often result in usage charges Access points often have built in DSL modems These so called routers establish the connection to the existing DSL Internet connection and the Wi Fi A connection can also be established to another end device withWi Fi functionality without an access point Withou...

Page 31: ...mode all wireless connections e g Wi Fi Bluetooth are disabled The airplane mode is disabled by default to ensure that all wireless connections are available 15 Multi Card Reader Memory cards are media that are used e g in the field of digital photography The shape and capacity of a memory card can vary depending on the manufacturer You can use the following types of memory card SD SDHC SDXC 15 1 ...

Page 32: ...ook 17 1 Password Setting Power on You can protect your notebook against unauthorised use with a power on password On switching on the notebook a password prompt will appear on the screen The password is set up in the UEFI configuration PLEASE NOTE Keep your password in a safe place If you forget your password you have no way of deleting it If this happens contact your service centre You can also ...

Page 33: ... start the program You will be offered the following options Create driver and tool rescue media The drivers and tools will be saved to a storage medium Create driver and tool rescue media Create a support disc Create driver and tool rescue USB disk Create a support USB storage medium Update your PC without damaging your data Updates the device with the help of the Windows recovery options Keep my...

Page 34: ...e problems with your device you can refresh or reset it Windows is reinstalled when you refresh your device Your personal files and settings are retained Windows is also reinstalled when you reset your device However your files settings and apps except for the apps pre installed on the device are deleted PLEASE NOTE If your notebook does not start properly three times in a row the Windows recovery...

Page 35: ...otebook has already been configured by the manufacturer to ensure optimum operation PLEASE NOTE Please only change settings where strictly necessary and if you are familiar with the configuration options 19 1 Executing the UEFI Configuration You can only run the configuration program upon system startup If the notebook has already started up switch it off and restart it Press the F2 key to run the...

Page 36: ...er and check that the battery is charged or being charged If you are already operating the notebook using the AC adapter disconnect the adapter plugfrom the outlet and connect an electrical appliance such as a lamp to the same outlet to test it If the lamp does not work either seek the advice of an electrician The Notebook turns itself off during operation The battery may be fully discharged Plug ...

Page 37: ...f Hardware Problems Malfunctions can sometimes have quite trivial causes but they may also be the result of defective components We have included a brief troubleshooting guide below which may help to solve any problems If these tips don t do the trick then we ll be more than pleased to help you out Just give us a call 21 2 Find the Cause Start by carefully checking all the cable connections If the...

Page 38: ...tebook off After transporting the notebook wait until the appliance has reached room temperature before switching it on Large changes in temperature or fluctuations in humidity can cause moisture build up within the notebook due to condensation This can cause an electrical short circuit Always use a notebook carrying case to protect the notebook from dirt moisture vibrations and scratches Always u...

Page 39: ...ied out by a qualified service technician Please contact your customer service department if you have technical problems with your notebook If a repair must be carried out please contact only our authorised service partners 22 1 Notes for Service Technicians Only service technicians may open up the notebook housing or upgrade or modify your notebook Use only original replacement parts Before openi...

Page 40: ...mely complex manufacturing processes used occasionally one or more pixels can fail or become incorrectly controlled In the past there were a number of approaches for defining the permitted number of pixel defects However these approaches were mostly very complicated and varied from one manufacturer to the next When handling warranty issues for all of its display products MEDION therefore adheres t...

Page 41: ...half brightness one colour not illuminated flashing or flickering but not type 1 or 2 Supplement Type 3 cluster failure of two or more sub pixels within a 5 x 5 pixel block A cluster is a field of 5 x 5 pixels 15 x 5 sub pixels EN ISO 9241 307 error 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 800 3 3 6 0 3 1280 x 854 3 3 6 0 3 1280 x 10...

Page 42: ... written permission of the manufacturer Copyright is owned by the company Medion AG Am Zehnthof 77 45307 Essen Germany The operating manual can be reordered via the service hotline and is available for download via the service portal at www medion com gb service start You can also scan the QR code above and download the operating manual onto your mobile device via the service portal ...

Page 43: ...quently Asked Questions 35 I Included with your Notebook 16 K Keyboard 27 Shortcuts 27 L Licence Agreement 22 M Maintenance 39 Microphone Socket 19 N Network Operation 30 Requirements 30 Wi Fi Wireless Network 30 Notes for Service Technicians 39 P Pixel Defect Types 41 Power Management Power Options 26 Power Supply 22 On Off Switch 22 Preparation for Starting Up 21 R Recycling 40 Repair 39 Running...