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Instruction Manual

43.9 cm / 17.3“ Notebook

MEDION

AKOYA

C17x

Summary of Contents for AKOYA C17x

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual 43 9 cm 17 3 Notebook MEDION AKOYA C17x...

Page 2: ...8 Connecting 11 2 9 Cabling 12 2 10 Information about the Touchpad 13 2 11 Battery 13 3 Included with your Notebook 14 4 Views 15 4 1 Open Notebook 15 4 2 Right Side 16 4 3 Left Side 16 4 4 Front View...

Page 3: ...he Webcam 43 15 The Universal Serial Bus Port 44 15 1 Charging function for Compatible Mobile Phones optional 44 16 Securing Your Notebook 45 16 1 Password Setting Power on 45 16 2 Kensington Security...

Page 4: ...Driver Support 64 20 5 Transport 65 20 6 Maintenance 66 20 7 Care of the Display 67 21 Upgrading Modifying and Repair 67 21 1 Notes for Service Technicians 68 21 2 Information on Laser Radiation 68 2...

Page 5: ...uality We select our components with a close eye to functionality ease of use safety and reliability Thanks to our ideally balanced hardware software concept we are able to offer you a state of the ar...

Page 6: ...uctions if passing the device on 1 1 Symbols and Key words used in these Instructions DANGER Warning of immediate risk of fatal injury WARNING Warning possible mortal danger and or serious irreversibl...

Page 7: ...s which we have supplied or approved Follow all the instructions in this instruction manual especially the safety information Any other use is deemed improper and can cause personal injury or damage t...

Page 8: ...risk of suffocation 2 2 Operational Safety Please read this section carefully and follow all instructions given The instructions will help you to operate the Notebook reliably and in crease its servic...

Page 9: ...ys hold the display firmly by the middle when folding it back adjusting the position and closing it Failure to do so may damage the display Never use force to open the display To avoid damaging the sc...

Page 10: ...d 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 S...

Page 11: ...eflections and strong bright dark contrast in order to protect your eyes The Notebook should never be placed next to a window because this is the brightest part of the room in daylight This brightness...

Page 12: ...tor pull the mains plug from the power outlet Plug the Notebook s mains adapter into AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz earthed sockets only If you are not sure about the power supply at the set up location please...

Page 13: ...ss Please note that only shielded cables that are shorter than 3 metres may be connected to the external interfaces of this Notebook Please only use double shielded cables for printer cable connection...

Page 14: ...C 140 F Do not dispose of in fire or directly short circuit To extend your battery s performance and lifespan and ensure safe operation you should also observe the guidelines below Avoid dirt and con...

Page 15: ...within 7 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing Notebook Li Ion Battery AC Adapter with Power Cord OEM version of operating system Instruction Manual DANGER Keep packaging ma...

Page 16: ...5 9 7 2 1 Webcam 2 Microphone 3 LCD Display 4 Stereo loudspeakers 5 Keyboard 6 Touchpad 7 Device Indicators 8 Touchpad Lock The touchpad lock is deactivated or activated by a double tap on the symbol...

Page 17: ...16 Power Socket 17 External monitor port VGA optional 18 LAN Port RJ 45 19 HDMI Connector 20 USB 3 0 Port 21 USB 3 0 Port with charging function for mobile phones optional CAUTION The charging functi...

Page 18: ...ting Indicator This LED will shine if the system is switched on Access Indicator This LED lights or flashes when the Notebook is accessing the hard disk or the optical drive WLAN Bluetooth LED This LE...

Page 19: ...to power the Notebook and charge the battery Set this switch to 0 to stop the power supply Open up the display to the desired position using your thumb and forefinger The display should not be folded...

Page 20: ...8 start up screen appears PLEASE NOTE The initial installation may take a few minutes Do not unplug the Notebook from the mains or switch it off during the initial installation This may adversely aff...

Page 21: ...adapter has an on off switch optional When the switch is set to OFF 0 no power is being consumed and no power is being supplied to the Notebook The adapter supplies the Notebook with power in the ON p...

Page 22: ...n a local account you can set up a Microsoft account later at any time The following animated windows simply contain information about using the new Windows 8 operating system No entries of any kind m...

Page 23: ...6 3 2 Removing the Battery To remove the battery pack slide the battery lock to the lock open position and remove the battery pack from the compartment 1 1 2 CAUTION Do not remove the battery while th...

Page 24: ...on battery power until it turns itself off due to low battery charge PLEASE NOTE Be sure to save your open files promptly to prevent any data loss 6 3 5 Battery Performance The actual operating time v...

Page 25: ...costs 6 4 1 Sleep Mode With this setting the content of your Notebook s RAM is preserved while practically all other components of your Notebook are disabled or their power consumption reduced to a mi...

Page 26: ...le when folding it back adjusting the position and closing it Failure to do so may damage the display Never use force to open the display Dem Schlie en und ffnen des Displays k nnen ber die Energiever...

Page 27: ...again without letting go to display all the apps which are open Swipe from the right edge Swipe from the right edge of the screen to the centre of the screen to open the Charms bar Zoom out Bring two...

Page 28: ...ation 7 4 Screen Resolution If you change to a display with different settings in the Windows 8 Control Panel Appearence and Personalisation wizard the display may not in certain circumstances fill th...

Page 29: ...indows desktop and left click on Personalise or Via Settings Personalisation Display by double clicking with the left mouse button Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the dis...

Page 30: ...monitor to the mains and switch it on Now switch your Notebook on Once the operating system has loaded the external monitor will be detected A number of options are available You can access these as f...

Page 31: ...a The screen resolution and colour quality can be configured individually for each of the display devices under Settings Personalisation Display 7 6 3 PC Screen Only The desktop will only be shown on...

Page 32: ...ground lighting Turns off background lighting for the integrated display to save power The lighting is turned back on by pressing Fn F7 Fn F8 Display Switches the screen display between LCD external d...

Page 33: ...e your touchpad The left and right mouse buttons are found in the lower section of the touchpad and can be used in the same way as those on a conventional mouse You can also perform a click or a doubl...

Page 34: ...inger Rotate an object anti clockwise Swipe from left to right from right to left with two fingers simultaneously Page forward page back Swipe down or up with two fingers simultaneously Scroll functio...

Page 35: ...en the UEFI firmware configuration and the operating system display The Notebook s operating system other applications and security data are located on the hard drive meaning that the full capacity is...

Page 36: ...contains important files required for Windows 8 startup On delivery these files are hidden for security reasons C Programs As the name suggests software programs install the files required for running...

Page 37: ...mount can cause it to be damaged when closing the drive drawer With the device switched on press the eject button on the optical drive to open the drawer Carefully pull the drawer out fully Remove th...

Page 38: ...r 10 3 Regional Playback Information for DVDs Playback of DVD film titles includes decoding MPEG2 video digital AC3 audio data and decoding CSS protected content CSS sometimes also referred to as Copy...

Page 39: ...10 4 1 Blank CDs and DVDs Normal CDs are pressed by a glass master and then sealed With blank discs digital information is burned onto them using the drive s laser They are therefore more sensitive th...

Page 40: ...Excessive volume when using headphones or earphones can damage your hearing Before pressing play set the volume to the lowest setting Start playback and increase the volume to a comfortable level Cha...

Page 41: ...ta 12 1 1 Network Connection RJ45 Connect one end of a cable with a RJ45 connection western jack to your Notebook s network interface and the other to a different computer or hub switch You can find m...

Page 42: ...ction to the existing DSL Internet connection and the wireless LAN A connection can also be established to another end device with wireless LAN functionality without an access point Without a router h...

Page 43: ...alls jacket pockets and briefcases using a Bluetooth device The transfer between Bluetooth devices occurs at the high frequency of 2 4 Gigahertz GHz For Bluetooth high speed data transfer WLAN must be...

Page 44: ...the list below Inserting a card incorrectly may damage the card reader and or the card Card Type Connection Contacts SD Secure Digital pointing downwards MMC MultiMediaCard pointing downwards 13 1 Ins...

Page 45: ...otebook 21 to charge a compatible mobile phone 5 volts max 1 5A The charging function is available in sleep mode and when the Notebook is switched off This function is disabled by default and can be e...

Page 46: ...ace If you forget your password you have no way of deleting it If this happens contact your service centre You can also use the Windows 8 security options to protect your data against unauthorised acc...

Page 47: ...supplied with the Notebook must be activated to enable you to use of all Windows 8 functions To do this you require simply an Internet connection The activation process is fully automatic no personal...

Page 48: ...status updates for your friends from services such as Hotmail Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn will be updated automatically as soon as you run these services using your Microsoft account You can also ac...

Page 49: ...access documents that you use frequently in just a few mouse clicks The jump lists for certain programs such as Windows 8 Media Player can be populated in advance with frequently used commands Thus f...

Page 50: ...ows 8 to the home network group can be done very quickly You can specify precisely what should be shared on each PC with all other PCs in the home network group Sharing files on the various home PCs a...

Page 51: ...the display and click Settings Next click Change PC settings Select the User item Click Change your Password and follow the instructions 17 4 3 Setting a PIN for Windows Move the mouse pointer into th...

Page 52: ...orner of the display move the mouse down and click Settings Next select Change PC settings Open the User category Select Switch to a Microsoft account Now enter your Windows Live ID e mail address If...

Page 53: ...he following may be displayed here for example Windows 8 App Windows 8 apps are executable programs The Desktop tile opens the traditional Windows display The Internet Explorer tile launches Internet...

Page 54: ...e app thumbnails are bigger than the standard tiles The classic Power Recover desktop app launches the system recovery program The classic Microsoft Office desktop app launches the Microsoft Office pr...

Page 55: ...t hand corner of the display Linking apps to the Start screen Right click on the Start screen Click All Apps in the bottom right hand corner of the display Right click on the desired app to highlight...

Page 56: ...esktop apps Right click the desired app Now click Run as administrator on the bottom edge of the display Running an app in a new window Only possible with desktop apps Right click the desired app Clic...

Page 57: ...display and click Settings Next click Change PC settings Menu Instructions Activate Windows Activate Windows 8 by telephone or over the Internet Customise Set the background image for the lock screen...

Page 58: ...d files shared within it Windows Update Allow Windows 8 to search the Internet for any necessary Windows 8 updates 18 1 Windows 8 Power On O Functions The new Windows 8 allows you to restart your Note...

Page 59: ...the category view you must hold the mouse pointer over the icon or category name and read the text shown there To run one of these elements click on the associated icon or category name A list with e...

Page 60: ...ebook will be permanently deleted The factory settings will be restored Restore to HDD with backed up user data The factory settings will be restored and all user data under C USER will be backed up P...

Page 61: ...UEFI firmware 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 UEFI firmware...

Page 62: ...nstructions in the section Windows Activation to activate Windows 8 by telephone When is restoring factory settings recommended This method should only be selected as a last resort Read about the alte...

Page 63: ...pply If you are in battery mode connect the Notebook to the mains adapter and check that the battery is charged If you wish to operate the Notebook using the mains adapter disconnect the mains adapter...

Page 64: ...ny key The Notebook turns itself off during operation The battery may be flat Plug the Notebook in using the mains adapter and charge the battery The Notebook cannot be switched on If you are running...

Page 65: ...y appear What software were you using when the problem occurred What steps have you already taken to try and rectify the problem 20 4 Driver Support The system has been thoroughly and successfully tes...

Page 66: ...ginal cardboard packaging to ship your Notebook and obtain advice on this from your carrier Always charge your battery and any spare batteries fully before embarking on longer trips and do not forget...

Page 67: ...se CD ROM cleaning discs or similar products that clean the lens of the laser to clean your optical drive Dust or grease on the touchpad can affect its sensitivity Remove the dust or grease from the s...

Page 68: ...EASE 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 69: ...ing an earthed metallic object We will charge for any repairs to damage caused by incorrect handling 21 2 Information on Laser Radiation The Notebook can contain laser equipment classified as laser cl...

Page 70: ...ortation damage Packaging is raw material and can be re used or added to the recycling system Device At the end of its life the device should not be disposed of in household rubbish Enquire about the...

Page 71: ...umber 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...

Page 72: ...ixel e g permanently illuminated at 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 pix...

Page 73: ...tion 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 dealer or an experienced technician for hel...

Page 74: ...laration of Conformity 6 Driver Support 64 E Energy Star 72 Ergonomics 10 European Standard 70 External Audio Connections 39 F Factory Settings 58 FAQ 61 H Help and Support 60 Home Group 49 I Improved...

Page 75: ...skbar 47 Touchpad 15 32 Two Finger Touchpad Operation 33 Transport 65 U Upgrades Modifications 67 Information on laser radiation 68 Notes for service technicians 68 W Webcam 15 43 Windows 8 Desktop 52...

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