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Getting Started

Getting Started

Before you get started using your notebook, first take a few moments to read the
important section on

Safety

. This notebook comes with software

fully pre-installed

. You

do not have to install software from any of the discs supplied.

How to Start:

Step 1



Insert the battery before bringing the notebook into operation by sliding the battery
pack into the compartment (



). The battery should remain locked (



) in order to

avoid it falling out.

Summary of Contents for Akoya P6624

Page 1: ...Notebook MEDION AKOYA P6624 User manual...

Page 2: ...you 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 ac...

Page 3: ...ed information All rights reserved Copying in mechanical electronic and any other form without the written approval of the manufacturer is prohibited Copyright 2010 MEDION 05 10 2010 All rights reserv...

Page 4: ...h Your Notebook 13 Views 14 Open Notebook 14 Front View 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 Win...

Page 5: ...om Discs 47 Regional Playback Information for DVD 47 Subjects Concerning the CD DVD Rewriter 48 Recordable Rewriteable Discs 48 The Sound Card 49 External Audio Ports 50 Setting the Recording Level 52...

Page 6: ...Update 77 Windows Update Information for Data Security 78 System Restore 79 Limits of the Recovery 79 Carrying out a Restore 80 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 81 Customer Service 82 Localise the Caus...

Page 7: ...vi...

Page 8: ...er 1 Safety and Maintenance Subject Page Safety Instructions 3 Data Security 3 Setup Location 4 Ambient Temperature 5 Working in Comfort 6 Connecting 7 Information about the Regulatory Compliance acco...

Page 9: ...Safety Instructions 2...

Page 10: ...uring a thunderstorm in order to avoid damage through lightning strike Never place objects on top of the notebook that would exert any pressure on the display There is a danger that even slight pressu...

Page 11: ...event operational problems It is highly recommended you do not use the notebook outdoors Operate the notebook and all peripherals on a stable balanced and vibration free surface Do not leave the base...

Page 12: ...uring 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 damage...

Page 13: ...ely parallel 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...

Page 14: ...tebook with a power adapter 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 supp...

Page 15: ...device 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...

Page 16: ...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 requirements and t...

Page 17: ...erials 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...

Page 18: ...dix Chapter 2 Views Handling Subject Page Included with Your Notebook 13 Views 14 Open Notebook 14 Front View 15 Left Side 15 Right Side 16 Device Indicators 17 Getting Started 18 How to start 18 Shor...

Page 19: ...Included with Your Notebook 12...

Page 20: ...pendix Included with Your Notebook Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 7 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing Notebook Battery Power adapter wit...

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

Page 22: ...vice Indicators p 17 5 Touchpad Buttons p 41 6 Touchpad p 41 7 Palm Rest 8 Webcam p 57 9 Microphone Front View 10 Stereo Speaker Left Side 11 Power Socket p 28 12 USB Port 2 0 p 58 13 External monitor...

Page 23: ...Out Digital Audio Out S P DIF optical p 51 19 Multimedia Card Reader p 56 20 Optical Drive p 45 21 Disc Eject Button p 46 22 Emergency Ejection p 47 23 Kensington Lock p 59 Ports with dual function Co...

Page 24: ...Indicator This LED lights blue when the notebook is turned on Capital Lock This LED lights when CAPS Lock has been activated This sets the keyboard to capital letters Num Lock This LED lights when NU...

Page 25: ...n on Safety This notebook comes with software fully pre installed You do not have to install software from any of the discs supplied How to Start Step 1 Insert the battery before bringing the notebook...

Page 26: ...d to a free AC power outlet Push the display latch to the right with your thumb and then open the display to the desired position with your thumb and index finger Note Please ensure that the battery i...

Page 27: ...s and now goes through a number of phases Note Make sure there is no bootable disc e g the Recovery disc in the optical drive Such discs will prevent the operating system from loading from the hard dr...

Page 28: ...ached the end of the document You accept the agreement by clicking on the I accept the agreement option field Only by doing so will you be entitled to use the product under lawful terms and conditions...

Page 29: ...or away from the miniature the full screen 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 resu...

Page 30: ...n changes 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...

Page 31: ...Getting Started 24...

Page 32: ...Main Components Subject Page Power Supply 27 Display 34 Data Entry 39 The Hard Drive 43 The Optical Drive 45 The Sound Card 49 The Network 53 The Multimedia Card Reader 56 Webcam 57 Universal Serial...

Page 33: ...Power Supply 26...

Page 34: ...u 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 dri...

Page 35: ...connected to the left side of the notebook 11 The adapter provides the notebook with power and also charges the battery The power supply indicators of the notebook provide details on the state of the...

Page 36: ...eded The useful life and performance of your battery will depend on careful handling The battery should be completely discharged before a charging process and completely charged again in order to opti...

Page 37: ...rder 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 War...

Page 38: ...ted if the temperature or the voltage of the battery is too high Discharging the Battery Operate the notebook on battery power until it switches off automatically Note Remember to save your open files...

Page 39: ...ed 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...

Page 40: ...s 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 fr...

Page 41: ...n be assigned to the opening and closing of the display You will be able to change these settings via the Power Management feature Screen Resolution The integral screen has a native resolution of 1366...

Page 42: ...ings 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 Vi...

Page 43: ...ternal 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 sign...

Page 44: ...ded Several possibilities will be available 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 follo...

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: ...ons 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 need...

Page 47: ...on Description Fn F7 WLAN 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 Red...

Page 48: ...Do not use a ball point pen or other object on the touchpad as this could damage or cause a malfunction of your touchpad Below the touchpad are the left and right mouse buttons which can be used as o...

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: ...of drive 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 t...

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: ...have been allocated to your optical drive in the delivery status You will have easy access to your files on your drives with Windows Explorer Computer Start the Computer Help Program by means of the...

Page 54: ...ional 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: ...able 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 th...

Page 56: ...sound card is compatible 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 bas...

Page 57: ...es earphones with a high volume can lead to lasting damage to your hearing Set the volume to the lowest level before reproducing any sound Start the sound reproduction and increase the volume to the l...

Page 58: ...via an external microphone 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 s...

Page 59: ...n Dolby Advanced Audio Enjoy a Rich Surround Sound Experience Dolby Advanced Audio places listeners in the middle of the action giving their notebooks a powerful set of tools to deliver a cinema style...

Page 60: ...ve their data on a 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...

Page 61: ...other wireless enabled notebook or PC Using the Quick launch key combination Fn F7 you can enable or disable the wireless LAN function A corresponding LED will light Warning Make sure the Wireless LAN...

Page 62: ...with the IEEE 802 11n Standard compatible with the 802 11b g Standard If encrypted transmission is used this must operate according to the same principle on all devices Encryption is a method of prot...

Page 63: ...g 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 Secure Digital...

Page 64: ...r account if you do not already have one This 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 di...

Page 65: ...e connected USB 2 0 can reach up to 480 Mbit s 3 0 USB connections are completely backwards compatible with 2 0 and 1 1 USB Your notebook has 3 USB 2 0 connection sockets USB 1 1 compatible 12 and 1 U...

Page 66: ...will not be able to delete your password if you forget it Contact your customer Service if you lose your password You can also use the security options of Windows in order to protect your data agains...

Page 67: ...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 full screen preview Jump Li...

Page 68: ...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 window again and the o...

Page 69: ...ere located on one single hard drive This allows 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 Similar...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 recognis...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...overview 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 br...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...files may be changed or even cancelled To avoid further problems in using older files after an installation make sure you safeguard your hard drive See page 75 for further information regarding data...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...ndling Components Help Appendix Chapter 4 Help Subject Page Data and System Security 75 System Restore 76 FAQ 81 Customer Service 82 Errors and Possible Causes 83 Upgrades and Repairs 87 Recycling and...

Page 81: ...Software 74...

Page 82: ...ternal hard drive Windows offers Backup Status and Configuration This program is found in Accessories System Tools within the Start menu You should make a backup disc with all your passwords and the o...

Page 83: ...t 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 84: ...on 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 kn...

Page 85: ...plorer 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 you...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...f restoration 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 restore...

Page 88: ...nd Tools directories What is the Windows activation Your operating instructions include a chapter about this subject When do I have to activate Windows Your software has been preactivated in the facto...

Page 89: ...the 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 noteb...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...you upgraded 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 ext...

Page 92: ...ship 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...

Page 93: ...n the rotation of the ventilator and consequently also of the operating noise of your laptop notebook In addition this can lead to overheating and malfunctions Have the inside of the laptop notebook c...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...se of used 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...

Page 96: ...89 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page Information about Conformity 91 Conditions of Warranty 94 Index 94...

Page 97: ...Recycling and Disposal 90...

Page 98: ...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 incorrectly addres...

Page 99: ...is an array 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 1...

Page 100: ...television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocat...

Page 101: ...t 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 necessary to return your pr...

Page 102: ...contents of the returned package may lead to a delay in the repair or replacement MEDION does not accept any liability for any additionally submitted material s which were not supplied with the origi...

Page 103: ...y a failure and damage resulting from the operation of the product in an environment other than that recommended in the accompanying user or instruction manual e g in direct sunlight or in a damp room...

Page 104: ...ny pre installed operating system as well as to application programme software that is included with the MEDION product in question This warranty is restricted as follows For pre installed operating s...

Page 105: ...sonnel for proper execution of your order for testing and diagnostic purposes and for remedying faults are provided by you at your own expense You are responsible yourself for restoring the applicatio...

Page 106: ...ce 82 D Data and System Security 75 Data Entry 39 Data Security 4 75 Directories 44 Disc Drive 45 Discharging the Battery 31 Discs Loading 45 Removing Blocked Discs 47 Display 34 Opening and Closing t...

Page 107: ...ery 30 Repairs 87 Running the Bios Setup 72 S Safety and Maintenance 1 Safety Instructions 3 Ambient Temperature 5 Battery Operation 10 Cabling 8 Care of the Display 86 Data Security 4 Maintenance 86...

Page 108: ...hone 16 Multimedia Card Reader 16 Optical Drive 16 Power ON OFF 15 Power socket 15 TFT Display 15 Touchpad 15 USB Port 15 16 VGA 15 Webcam 15 W Webcam 57 Windows Activation 71 Windows Media Center 66...

Page 109: ...Index 102...

Page 110: ...en Germany Medion Electronics Ltd 120 Faraday Park Faraday Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF Wiltshire United Kingdom Hotline 0871 376 10 20 Costs 7p min from a BT landline mobile costs maybe higher FAX 017...

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