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Notebook

MEDION

AKOYA

E6214

User manual

40034092

edio

AG, 45307 Ess

en, Ge

Medion Electronics Ltd.

120 Faraday Park, Faraday Road,

Dorcan

Swindon SN3 5JF, Wiltshire

Hotline: 0871 - 376 10 20

(Costs 7p/min from a BT landline,

mobile costs maybe higher)

FAX: 01793 - 715 716

www.medion.co.uk

Summary of Contents for AKOYA E6214

Page 1: ...40034092 Medion AG 45307 Essen Germany Medion Electronics Ltd 120 Faraday Park Faraday Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF Wiltshire Hotline 0871 376 10 20 Costs 7p min from a BT landline mobile costs maybe h...

Page 2: ...u 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 acces...

Page 3: ...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 W...

Page 4: ...iew 15 Left Side 15 Right Side 16 Device Indicators 17 Getting Started 18 How to start 18 Step 1 18 Step 2 21 Step 3 21 Short Description of the Windows Desktop 22 Main Components 25 Power Supply 27 O...

Page 5: ...ard drive optional 49 Safety Instructions 49 Bottom of the notebook 49 Replacement with an additional hard drive or a subwoofer module 50 The Sound Card 52 External Audio Ports 53 Setting the Recordin...

Page 6: ...0 Windows Activation 81 Product activation on your Notebook 81 The BIOS Set up Program 82 Running the BIOS Set up 82 First Aid 83 Data and System Security 85 Data Security 85 Maintenance Programs 85 S...

Page 7: ...vi Recycling and Disposal 98 Batteries and Proper Treatment 99 Appendix 101 Information about conformity 103 ISO 13406 2 Class II 103 FCC Compliance Statement 105 Restricted Warranty 106 Index 111...

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 accord...

Page 9: ...English 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 Op...

Page 11: ...es 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 t...

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 p...

Page 13: ...allel 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...

Page 14: ...book 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...

Page 15: ...e 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...

Page 16: ...estrictions For 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 require...

Page 17: ...ls 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 c...

Page 18: ...pter 2 Views Handling Subject Page Included with your notebook 13 Views 14 Open notebook 14 Front view 15 Left side 15 Right side 16 Power and status indicators 17 Getting started 18 How to start 18 S...

Page 19: ...English 12...

Page 20: ...cluded 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 connec...

Page 21: ...English 14 Views Open Notebook Diagram the same 1 2 3 7 5 8 9 4 6...

Page 22: ...uttons p 41 6 Touchpad p 41 7 Palm rest 8 Webcam optional p 61 9 Microphone p 53 8 Stereo speaker Front View Diagram the same 10 Stereo Lautsprecher Left Side Diagram the same 11 Power socket p 28 12...

Page 23: ...udio Out Digital Audio Out S P DIF optical p 53 19 Multimedia Card Reader p 60 20 Optical Drive p 45 21 Disc Eject Button p 44 22 Emergency Ejection p 47 23 Kensington lock p 69 Ports with dual functi...

Page 24: ...tery LED This LED lights when the battery is charging Capital Lock This LED lights when CAPS Lock has been activated This sets the keyboard to capital letters Num Lock This LED lights when NUM Lock ha...

Page 25: ...ty 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 slid...

Page 26: ...ook at the notebook power socket 11 Connect the power adapter via a power cable to a free AC power outlet Set the switch on the power adapter to the I setting in order to supply the notebook with elec...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...estions 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 ord...

Page 29: ...een 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...

Page 30: ...hanges 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 sym...

Page 31: ...English 24...

Page 32: ...ect Page Power Supply 27 Display 34 Data Entry 39 Hard Drive 43 Optical Drive 45 Sound Card 49 Network 56 The Multi Card Reader 60 Webcam optional 61 TV Tuner Remote Control optional 62 Universal Seri...

Page 33: ...English 26...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...lectricity will be used and the notebook will not be supplied with electricity if the switch is set to OFF 0 The adapter provides the notebook with power in the ON setting 1 and also charges the batte...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...r to remove the battery pack then slide the battery out of the compartment Warning Do not remove the battery while the notebook is running on battery power this will very likely cause data loss Warnin...

Page 38: ...ess 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...

Page 39: ...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 go...

Page 40: ...ess 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...

Page 41: ...t 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 1366 x 768 pixels Using a h...

Page 42: ...ngs 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...

Page 43: ...external monitor to the VGA port of the notebook 13 Alternatively you will be able to use the digital HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection 15 for the transmission of image and sound s...

Page 44: ...vailable to you You will call them up as follows 1 A right click on the display 2 Select the Screen Resolution option in the selection window 3 Select from the following options under Multiple display...

Page 45: ...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...

Page 46: ...ns Combination Description Fn F2 Save energy This key combination is set to shut down as standard Please go through Personalization Energy Options in order to adjust this key combination to your needs...

Page 47: ...cription Fn F7 WLAN optional Enables or disables the wireless LAN function Fn F9 Webcam Enables or disables the webcam Fn Increases the volume Fn Decreases the volume Fn Enhances screen brightness Fn...

Page 48: ...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 a...

Page 49: ...r functions are described as follows Illustration Gesture Function Expand Narrow Zoom out object Zoom in object Rotation Counter clock wise rotate object Flick from the left to the right Flick from th...

Page 50: ...city The hard drive is addressed as drive C and D Note Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data A flickering hard drive display is your indic...

Page 51: ...rive 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 f...

Page 52: ...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 spee...

Page 53: ...y 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...

Page 54: ...onal Playback Information 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...

Page 55: ...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 d...

Page 56: ...ff your notebook before you replace the optical drive Do not operate or transport your notebook without the optical drive a subwoofer module or a second hard drive Do not leave your notebook unsupervi...

Page 57: ...over 2 Remove the battery as described on page 30 3 Press and hold the lock of the replaceable drive 4 Now push the ejection bar of the replaceable drive forwards and remove the optical drive 5 Push t...

Page 58: ...gnized and be integrated by the operating system provided that it is already formatted or contains data Configure the hard drive under Disk Management if you are using a brand new one Note The noteboo...

Page 59: ...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 lo...

Page 60: ...to connect your notebook to external devices Caution The use of earphones with a high volume can lead to lasting damage to your hearing Set the volume to the lowest level before reproducing any sound...

Page 61: ...one 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 ex...

Page 62: ...lect the relevant option Dolby Advanced Audio Enjoy a Rich Surround Sound Experience Dolby Advanced Audio places listeners in the middle of the action giving their PCs a powerful set of tools to deliv...

Page 63: ...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 fol...

Page 64: ...access point or directly with another wireless enabled PC Using the key combination Fn F7 you can enable or disable the wireless LAN function A corresponding LED will light Warning Make sure the Wire...

Page 65: ...rnet 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 point This will allow you to share files...

Page 66: ...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...

Page 67: ...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 S...

Page 68: ...is 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 3 A wizard helps you optimize t...

Page 69: ...f the non use or transportation of the notebook in order to avoid damage to the notebook or the tuner Push the TV tuner into the USB connection you used last time as soon as you want to use the TV fun...

Page 70: ...tions are met in the delivered state Inserting Batteries 1 Turn the remote unit round 2 Open the battery compartment by pulling off the flap on the cover carefully 3 Place one button cell batteries Ty...

Page 71: ...l function buttton green e g subtitle selection Special function buttton yellow e g Camera selection Special function buttton blue e g Chapter selection Mute Switch switches the sound output off Appli...

Page 72: ...ent channels Only reset the remote control in case of disturbances Proceed as follows 1 Start the Control Panel 2 Choose the menu item Wireless Remote Settings 3 Check the option Use Wireless Remote S...

Page 73: ...e notebook To connect to your house antenna use the adapter cable supplied a short cable Attention Pull the antenna out when the device is not being used particularly during bad weather This protects...

Page 74: ...ferent USB port than the one originally used This can be avoided by always using a certain device with the same USB port Devices connected directly to the USB port should not draw more than 500 mA Sho...

Page 75: ...TA 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 dis...

Page 76: ...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 custom...

Page 77: ...es 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 ful...

Page 78: ...ktop 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 windo...

Page 79: ...ws 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...

Page 80: ...ing 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...

Page 81: ...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 recogniz...

Page 82: ...ed 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...

Page 83: ...verview 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 broa...

Page 84: ...ernal 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 ab...

Page 85: ...hing 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...

Page 86: ...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 85 for further information regarding data b...

Page 87: ...f 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 no...

Page 88: ...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 yo...

Page 89: ...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 opt...

Page 90: ...Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 4 First Aid Subject Page Data and System Security 85 System Restore 86 FAQ 91 Customer Service 92 Upgrades and Repairs 97 Recycling and Disposal 98...

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Page 92: ...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 sys...

Page 93: ...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...

Page 94: ...n 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 kno...

Page 95: ...rer 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 n...

Page 96: ...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 driv...

Page 97: ...storation 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 an...

Page 98: ...ries Driver and Tools What is the Windows activation Your operating instructions include a chapter about this subject How do I perform a data backup Make a backup and another backup of selected data t...

Page 99: ...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...

Page 100: ...could be empty 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 a...

Page 101: ...ded 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...

Page 102: ...hip 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 b...

Page 103: ...evice against scratching during production and transportation Pull off all the foil after you have set up the device correctly and before bringing it into operation Care of the TFT Display Always clos...

Page 104: ...tatic 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 se...

Page 105: ...ed 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 prod...

Page 106: ...our hands and fingers may be injured or the liquid of the battery may get into your eyes or adhere to your skin If this happens rinse with a large quantity of water immediately and consult a doctor DO...

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Page 108: ...Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page Information about conformity 103 Conditions of Warranty 106 Index 111...

Page 109: ...English 102...

Page 110: ...each red green blue contain about 3 1 million addressable transistors Because of this very high number of transistors and their extremely complex production process occasionally defective or incorrec...

Page 111: ...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...

Page 112: ...ill 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 en...

Page 113: ...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 ne...

Page 114: ...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 lea...

Page 115: ...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 t...

Page 116: ...ion 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 sy...

Page 117: ...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 ar...

Page 118: ...y 31 Checking the battery level 32 Connectors External Monitor 36 Power Socket 15 Sound card 52 USB 67 Control panel 75 Disk Management 43 Customer service 92 D Data and system security 85 Data Entry...

Page 119: ...Battery 30 Repairs 97 Running the Bios Setup 82 S Safety and maintenance 1 Safety instructions 3 Care of the display 96 Data Security 4 Maintenance 96 Ambient Temperature 5 Battery Operation 10 Cablin...

Page 120: ...ck 16 Keyboard 15 LAN Port 15 Microphone 16 Multimedia Card Reader 16 Optical Drive 16 Power ON OFF 15 Power socket 15 TFT Display 15 Touchpad 15 USB Port 15 16 Webcam 15 W Webcam 61 Windows activatio...

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