Medion Akoya LS, Manual

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Adjusting the Volume............................................................. 41
Adjusting Your Monitor and Display Settings ......................... 42
Changing the Desktop Background .............................................................. 42
Changing the Screen Saver ........................................................................ 42
Changing the Text Size for Windows and Buttons .......................................... 43
Changing the Screen Resolution.................................................................. 44
Changing the Color Depth/Quality ............................................................... 44
Hard Disk Drive ...................................................................... 45
Checking Hard Drive Space ........................................................................ 45
Making Your Own CDs ............................................................ 46
Make a Copy of a Disc Using Nero Express.................................................... 46
Create a Data Disc Using Nero Express ........................................................ 49
Create a Music Disc Using Nero Express ....................................................... 51
INTERNET: WORLD WIDE WEB AND EMAIL...............53
Setting Up an Internet Account.............................................. 53
Setting Up a PeoplePC Dial-up Account ........................................................ 54
Setting Up an Internet Account with a Different 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 MUSICMATCH and Windows Media Player...................................... 63
Create MP3s............................................................................................. 65
Organize Music ......................................................................................... 66
Photos.................................................................................... 68
Moving Images from a Digital Camera to Your Notebook................................. 68
Creating Photo Slideshow Discs using PowerProducer..................................... 69
Movies.................................................................................... 72
Playing a DVD Movie ................................................................................. 72
Regional Playback Information for DVD ........................................................ 72
CHANGING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ..................74
Adding Software (Programs, Games, etc.) ............................. 74
Digital Signatures ..................................................................................... 74
Removing Software Programs ................................................ 75
Adding Peripherals (Printers, Scanners, etc.) ........................ 76
NETWORKING ...........................................................77
Wired Networks ..................................................................... 77
Setting Up a Wired Network ....................................................................... 77
Wireless Networks ................................................................. 78
Setting Up a Wireless Network.................................................................... 79
Setting Up a Mixed Wired/Wireless Network.................................................. 79
NOTEBOOK AND DATA CARE .....................................80