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I S P L A Y

Connect the external monitor to the electrical socket, power it up and
start your notebook.

There are two options for setting up an external monitor:

1. Clone your Desktop

This option allows you to display the same picture on both internal and
external monitor.

2. Extend your Desktop

This option extends the picture from your internal monitor to your
external monitor. Windows can be switched form one monitor to the
other.

To configure these output options double click on the following icon in your
taskbar:

Summary of Contents for Akoya LS

Page 1: ...de 11 Right Side 12 Device Indicators 13 POWER SUPPLY 14 On Off button 14 Power Adapter 15 Battery Operation 16 Inserting the Battery 16 Removing the battery 16 Charging the Battery 16 Battery Power 1...

Page 2: ...ons 28 CONNECTION OPTIONS 29 Universal Serial Bus USB Port 29 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK 30 Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 30 Microsoft Windows Operating System Manual 30 Microsoft Window...

Page 3: ...t ISP 56 Accessing Websites 57 Using Email 58 Microsoft Outlook Express 59 MULTIMEDIA SOUND PHOTOS AND MOVIES 61 Software and Disc Type Recommendations 61 Music 61 Play Music CDs 62 Looking at MUSICMA...

Page 4: ...ter Repeats 85 Modem Does Not Dial or Connect 85 Modem Volume Is Too Loud Too Soft 86 Non System Disk Error Message 87 Not Enough Memory Error Message 87 Printer Does Not Work 87 Software Program Hang...

Page 5: ...otebook These openings are provided for ventilation purposes Covering these vents may lead to overheating This Notebook is NOT designed for use within industrial environments CD ROM CD RW DVD DVD ROM...

Page 6: ...the Notebook by the TFT Display doing so could break the hinges There is a risk of injury if the TFT display breaks Use protective gloves to pack up the broken pieces and contact customer service to a...

Page 7: ...ant to you make sure you back it up We recommend that you make a second copy of all of your data whether on a CD or DVD floppy disks flash cards an Internet back up service or an external hard drive M...

Page 8: ...e as they may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions Do not open the battery housing it contains no user serviceable parts Disregarding these instructions will lead...

Page 9: ...r socket Only use the Notebook with a power adaptor FSP065 AAC operating at AC 115V 60 Hz In European countries use the Notebook at AC 220 240V 50 Hz For details on power consumption please refer to t...

Page 10: ...VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK 10 q n o p r s VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK Open Notebook n TFT display p 19 o Hotkeys p Power On Off p 14 q Keyboard p 21 r Touch pad p 21 s Status LED Indicators p 13...

Page 11: ...hone in p 25 p Audio Out Headphones p 25 q Display catch p 19 r Device LED Indicators p 13 Left Side n Optical drive DVD CD RW Combo drive p 23 o Disc eject button p 23 p Disc emergency eject p 23 q P...

Page 12: ...VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK 12 Right Side n USB Ports p 29 o Modem Port RJ 11 p 26 p LAN Port RJ 45 p 28 q External Monitor VGA p 19 r Power Socket p 14...

Page 13: ...tivated This makes all letters you type be capital letters p Scroll Lock This LED indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending...

Page 14: ...r longer than 4 seconds it will force the notebook to power down without going through the operating system shut down process This may be useful if your computer has crashed or stalled WARNING Do not...

Page 15: ...power adapter is connected to the rear side of the Notebook see page 12 The adapter provides the Notebook with power and also charges the battery The power supply indicators of the Notebook see page...

Page 16: ...possibility of losing data Charging the Battery The battery is charged via the power adapter If the power adapter is connected it charges the battery automatically whether the Notebook is turned on or...

Page 17: ...e current level of the battery move the cursor over the power symbol in the taskbar When in battery mode a battery symbol is displayed and when the power adapter is in use a power connector is display...

Page 18: ...f standby mode but uses more power than suspend hibernate mode Suspend hibernate mode The hibernate mode is an alternative to a complete shutdown of the Notebook In this mode all data from RAM system...

Page 19: ...Power management feature For example the Notebook can be programmed to power down when the display is closed Screen Resolution The integral screen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels Using a...

Page 20: ...or 1 Clone your Desktop This option allows you to display the same picture on both internal and external monitor 2 Extend your Desktop This option extends the picture from your internal monitor to you...

Page 21: ...s go to display properties in power saving Touch pad The touch pad s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a m...

Page 22: ...nce between the capacity that the BIOS displays and what the operating system displays The hard drive contains the operating system of the computer other application programs and backup files These pr...

Page 23: ...cs that are not standard size Do not use warped or cracked discs as they may cause damage to your drive Loading a Disc Attention Do not use scratched or dirty disks discs with pieces broken off or dis...

Page 24: ...n opening for emergency ejection p 11 Restart your notebook and if the tray is still locked proceed as follows Shut down Windows and switch off your notebook Insert a long thin object like a straighte...

Page 25: ...key combinations page 21 to control the volume You can use Fn F8 to increase the volume and Fn F7 to decrease it External Audio Ports Microphone in page 11 For recording via an external microphone Aud...

Page 26: ...Notebook in Suspend or Sleep mode if you are connected to your Internet provider since this will cause the modem connection to be lost THE PC CARD SLOT The PC card slot on the left side see page 11 of...

Page 27: ...port for the card port is a component of Windows and at present represents the optimum in operational smoothness You should consider this point when choosing between alternative operating systems Inst...

Page 28: ...h the contacts pointing down Push the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Removing a Memory Card Press the card further into the slot Then pull out and remove the card Network Connect...

Page 29: ...rts are described Universal Serial Bus USB Port 3 USB ports are located on your Notebook You can use any USB device with any USB port Some USB devices require that you reinstall software drivers when...

Page 30: ...shown The Help and Support Center gives you many options for finding information You can use the Search box at the top of the screen to look up information about a specific issue You can also browse d...

Page 31: ...r icons that display a question mark In many programs pressing the F1 key on your keyboard will bring up a Help menu Software companies often have extensive websites with additional information about...

Page 32: ...cally 16 MB or 32 MB See your Specifications Sheet for more information Some of the tabs in System Properties can provide even more in depth information about your Notebook and its components You can...

Page 33: ...sure that your Notebook is set up properly Please pay careful attention to these instructions and choose the answers that are best for you During this setup process you will be asked for information...

Page 34: ...nstructions for turning off your Notebook but select Restart in the final dialog box Stand By Stand By puts your computer in a special mode that saves power without shutting down completely Your work...

Page 35: ...ager oOnce you are in the Task Manager look in the Status column for programs that are Not Responding Select these programs with your mouse then click End Task Then close the Task Manager and see if y...

Page 36: ...on brings up the Start menu This menu can take you to your programs and documents and it is also an easy place to access common tools such as Help and Support and the Control Panel oAll Programs Your...

Page 37: ...ell as any open programs tRecycle Bin The Recycle Bin is a holding tank for items that you want to delete To send an item to the Recycle Bin either select the item and press Delete on the keyboard or...

Page 38: ...button without clicking to bring up a short description of the button s function tThe status bar shows details about your current program If you are working on a document with many pages you can proba...

Page 39: ...he extension mp3 tells your Notebook that My_favorite_song is a music file and that it should be opened with a program that plays music You can change the program that is used to open files labeled wi...

Page 40: ...hard drive as well as files on connected devices such as a Compact Flash card from your digital camera that is in the card reader a DVD in one of your optical drives or an MP3 player that is connecte...

Page 41: ...ome of your favorite companies Please note that the software programs included with your Notebook have all been pre installed You do not need to use the discs that came with your Notebook to install p...

Page 42: ...rive Locate the image you would like to use and click Open pYour new background image is shown on the sample display The Position drop down menu lets you change how the image is displayed qClick Apply...

Page 43: ...OK to accept your changes and close the Display Properties window Changing the Text Size for Windows and Buttons nThe size of the text on your windows can be changed to be easier to read For example...

Page 44: ...resolution or click No to return to the Display Properties window Changing the Color Depth Quality Color depth or color quality is the number of colors that your display can show Some programs such a...

Page 45: ...ive allows us to store important files for restoring your Notebook to the factory condition in case something goes wrong Usually the C drive is where you will store your personal files and the much sm...

Page 46: ...layers such as the one in your home or car These will work only if your CD player supports the type of CD for example a CD R Nero Express software has been included with your notebook to make creating...

Page 47: ...COMPUTER BASICS 47 qSelect Copy entire disc...

Page 48: ...le disc in the burning drive tIf you are copying a music CD the Nero s Title and CD Database window may open If it displays the correct information for your disc you can click Selected disc to save th...

Page 49: ...the Add button to add the files that you want to burn to your disc This opens the Select Files and Folders window sBrowse to the file s or folder s that you wish to add Select the file or folder with...

Page 50: ...dable drive is selected in the Current recorder drop down menu vClick Burn The Burning Process screen appears and your files are burned to your disc Your disc drive may open and close again during the...

Page 51: ...ssentially the same for any of the different music disc formats nInsert a blank recordable CD in your recordable drive We recommend using a CD R for the highest level of compatibility with standard CD...

Page 52: ...screen appears and your files are burned to your disc Your disc drive may open and close again during the burning process Wait a few moments before removing any discs to make sure that the process is...

Page 53: ...ne and a special modem that connects to the Ethernet network port on your computer DSL is faster than dial up but it is more expensive and is not available in all areas A cable connection is another t...

Page 54: ...ded as an example nDouble click the PeoplePC icon on your desktop This will open the PeoplePC setup program oA window will appear that explains the PeoplePC offer Click this button to continue pA wind...

Page 55: ...ected credit card as the payment type enter a valid credit card number and expiration date Click Join Now when you are finished or If you selected check as the payment type enter a valid bank routing...

Page 56: ...ISP If you wish to use an Internet Service Provider other than PeoplePC or Earthlink follow these instructions nSelect Start then All Programs then Accessories then Communications then New Connection...

Page 57: ...ftware that you use to access websites is called a browser Microsoft Internet Explorer is a browser that comes installed on your computer Every website has a unique name called a URL uniform resource...

Page 58: ...the hyperlink you can click the Back button q on your browser s menu bar The Back button takes you to the most recently viewed page The Help function of your browser should provide more in depth info...

Page 59: ...using an email account from your ISP please contact your ISP for help setting up email The correct settings vary depending on the type of Internet and email service your ISP provides Looking at Micro...

Page 60: ...check your email for spelling errors before it is sent sOptional To add a separate file to your email such as a resume formatted in Microsoft Word click the Attach button This will open a separate wi...

Page 61: ...ther programs included on your system or with third party software purchased separately These are only recommendations To Use this software And this type of disc Play audio CDs or MP3s Windows Media P...

Page 62: ...ok oOpen the program pSelect Help then About program name A window will appear with information about the version of the program installed on your notebook This works for many different software progr...

Page 63: ...se and stop oPlaylists let you create and save your own custom song lists pIf you are connected to the Internet you can use these programs to listen to radio stations qSend your playlists to a CD or p...

Page 64: ...MULTIMEDIA SOUND PHOTOS AND MOVIES 64 p o n q r s...

Page 65: ...fore proceeding Some music CDs have copy protection software that prevent creation of MP3s from these CDs nSelect Start then All Programs then MUSICMATCH then MUSICMATCH Jukebox to open the MUSICMATCH...

Page 66: ...My Library You can also add songs to My Library by dragging and dropping the files from Windows Explorer or by clicking the Add To Library button oOnce your files are added to My Library you can sort...

Page 67: ...You can use the options in this dialog box to specify where and how you want Windows Media Player to search for your music files Click the Help button on this screen for more information When you are...

Page 68: ...le you transfer images Please check the separate Specifications Sheet to see whether your notebook includes a card reader and the types of cards it supports nTurn off your digital camera oRemove the m...

Page 69: ...t to the correct mode Please contact your camera manufacturer if you have questions about using your camera with your Medion notebook Creating Photo Slideshow Discs using PowerProducer You can use the...

Page 70: ...ate Slideshows oYou should now see the Create Slideshows screen Click Create an Album This will open a dialog box where you can browse for the images that you would like to include in your slideshow Y...

Page 71: ...ppear on a VCD click the Authoring button for more options Step 3 Test and Burn Your Disc nOn the Preview screen click on the buttons of the on screen remote control to test your slideshow before burn...

Page 72: ...om the other drive press CTRL O or click the Select Source button then choose the drive you wish to use Regional Playback Information for DVD The playback of DVD movies includes the decoding of MPEG2...

Page 73: ...SS decipherable system may be used only in one region The decoding software included with your notebook may be changed for regional DVD decoding up to five times after which the drive will play DVD mo...

Page 74: ...ntation that came with the software program Here is a typical installation procedure nLoad the software program installation disc in the optical drive oMost installer programs start automatically afte...

Page 75: ...reduce your system s performance Instead always use Windows Add or Remove Programs feature to get rid of software that you don t want on your notebook nClick Start then select Control Panel then Add o...

Page 76: ...ts the notebook and the peripheral communicate with each other Some drivers come pre loaded as part of your operating system but some will need to be installed from a disc that came with your peripher...

Page 77: ...thernet connection You will also need an Ethernet router switch or hub A router should have a port for connecting a cable or DSL modem support for dynamic IPs a built in firewall and enough ports for...

Page 78: ...e between devices the construction of your home and electrical interference There are a few different wireless standards out there All of the devices on your network will need to be compatible with th...

Page 79: ...wired and wireless computers you have a couple of options If you already have an existing wired network with a router you can purchase a wireless access point and connect it to an open port on your r...

Page 80: ...improve hard drive performance Running the disk defragmenter program can take a considerable amount of time Make sure that you are logged off of any network before running disk defragmenter Do not us...

Page 81: ...program that you want to schedule qFollow the instructions on the screen Password Reset File You should create a password reset disk and keep it in a safe place in case a you forget your password To...

Page 82: ...oCheck that there is no disc in the floppy drive and no bootable disc for example the Application Support disc in any optical drives pCheck that there is space remaining on your hard drive qIf the pro...

Page 83: ...re that the volume is turned up and that speaker cables are connected correctly rIf you are trying to play a DVD movie check that the regional code of the DVD matches the regional code of your DVD dri...

Page 84: ...rol Panel If you are in Category View select Performance and Maintenance b Click double click System to open the System Properties window c Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager d Check th...

Page 85: ...n excessive amount of noise on the line as this will impact your modem s ability to operate especially at high speeds pMake sure that you are using a modem cable that is less than six feet long qIf th...

Page 86: ...for your connection then click OK f If your modem is not working you may see an error message that reads Windows has reported a TAPI error use the phone and modem options icon in the control panel to...

Page 87: ...heck that you have selected the correct printer in the printer setup or set the printer as a default printer a Select Start then Control Panel If you are in Category View select Printers and Other Har...

Page 88: ...ur speakers your system and the software program that you are using are turned up pDisconnect any headphones that may be attached to your PC Use of the headphones port automatically mutes the front sp...

Page 89: ...on USA Customer Care If you decide to contact Medion USA Customer Care please have the following information available The model of your computer A list of hardware upgrades made to the computer after...

Page 90: ...allows you to set recovery points This feature enables you to take a snapshot of the current system configuration to which you can return should an unsuccessful installation of an application device...

Page 91: ...ystem nRecovery of start up files Use this option to restore the start up files This option is most useful when a virus has corrupted certain files necessary for your computer to boot It is executed v...

Page 92: ...m persists then try the next restore option To make selections in the restore program use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the option you would like to select then press enter to make the selec...

Page 93: ...Reboot if you want to cancel the restore process uThe next screen shows information about the type of restore that you have chosen Select either Abort or Back to return to the previous screen or selec...

Page 94: ...mobile telephones and so on in order to avoid malfunctions and or loss of data Only shielded cables shorter than 3 meters 9 84 ft should be used for the LPT COM USB IEEE 1394 audio video and network...

Page 95: ...ing or disassembly is prohibited FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits...

Page 96: ...o quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This dev...

Page 97: ...or site preparation e defects resulting from any misuse abuse accident neglect negligence or any use other than in accordance with the handling or operating instructions provided by MEDION f defects r...

Page 98: ...RICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU Please note the following Be sure to keep your purchase receipt in a safe place MEDIO...

Page 99: ...basis Networking Medion warrants the operation of network capabilities as follows Medion will ensure that the network LAN port is working properly No network connectivity issues are supported Making...

Page 100: ...andling 23 Loading 23 Music 51 Playing 83 Removing 23 Type 61 Disk Cleanup 80 Disk Defragmenter 80 Display 19 Opening and closing the display 19 Driver 84 85 DVD Playing 72 Regional Playback 72 DVD Dr...

Page 101: ...rt 34 Restore 90 91 Safety 5 6 94 Safety instructions Battery operation 8 Power adapter 9 TFT Display safety 6 Scanner 68 Scanner and Camera Wizard 68 Scheduling Tasks 80 Screen resolution 19 Screen S...

Page 102: ...INDEX 102...

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