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The Hard Drive

Screw the hard drive cover down again firmly.

Attention!

Never operate the laptop without the hard drive cover.

Start your notebook.

The second hard drive will be recognised and integrated by the operating
system.

Note

The hardware of the notebook does not support a Raid function
(related association of individual hard drives).

Summary of Contents for AKOYA P7615

Page 1: ...Medion AG 45307 Essen 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...

Page 2: ...ou 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 acce...

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: ...Right Side 16 Device Indicators 17 Getting Started 18 How to start 18 Step 1 18 Step 2 20 Step 3 20 Short Description of the Windows Desktop 21 Main Components 25 Power Supply 27 On Off Button 27 Pow...

Page 5: ...ewriter 50 Recordable Rewriteable Discs 50 The Sound Card 51 External Audio Ports 52 Setting the Recording Level 54 Dolby Home Theater optional 54 The Network 55 What is a network 55 Ethernet Network...

Page 6: ...System Restore 82 Correction 82 Windows Update 83 Windows Update Information for Data Security 84 System Restore 85 Limits of the Recovery 85 Carrying out a Restore 86 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions...

Page 7: ...vi...

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: ...Safety Instructions 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: ...damages 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...

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: ...ly 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: ...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: ...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: ...r 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 the...

Page 17: ...aterials 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 batter...

Page 18: ...dix Chapter 2 Views Handling Subject Page Included with your notebook 13 Views 14 Open notebook 14 Left side 15 Right side 16 Power and status indicators 17 Getting started 18 How to start 18 Short De...

Page 19: ...Included with Your Notebook 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: ...Views 14 Views Open Notebook Diagram the same 1 2 3 7 5 8 9 10 4 6 1 2 3 7 5 8 9 10 4 6...

Page 22: ...Touchpad p 41 7 Palm Rest 8 Stereo Speaker 9 Webcam optional p 62 10 Microphone p 52 Left Side Diagram the same 11 Kensington Lock p 65 12 Power Socket p 28 13 LAN Port RJ 45 p 55 14 Display Port Ext...

Page 23: ...Audio Out Digital Audio Out S P DIF optical p 52 21 Line In p 52 22 USB Port p 63 23 Optical Drive p 47 24 Disc Eject Button p 48 25 Emergency Ejection p 49 Ports with dual function Configuration is s...

Page 24: ...ue when the notebook is turned on Battery 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...

Page 25: ...Safety 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...

Page 26: ...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 electricity and to charge the battery Set the switch to 0 to interrupt the el...

Page 27: ...boxes will explain any steps that need to be taken The greeting procedure will guide you through a series of dialogue boxes The information in each dialogue box will explain the steps that need to be...

Page 28: ...e 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 results with greate...

Page 29: ...ystem 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 symbols are displayed i...

Page 30: ...Getting Started 23 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix...

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

Page 32: ...nents Subject Page Power Supply 27 Display 35 Data entry 40 Hard Drive 43 Optical Drive 47 Sound Card 51 Network 55 The Multi Card Reader 59 Express Card 61 Webcam optional 62 Universal Serial Bus USB...

Page 33: ...Power Supply 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: ...The adapter has an on and off switch No electricity 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 t...

Page 36: ...in succession so that it will achieve its full performance Batteries store electrical energy in their cells and then deliver it when needed The useful life and performance of your battery depend on ca...

Page 37: ...pply 30 Inserting the Battery 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 fall...

Page 38: ...n in order 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 lo...

Page 39: ...ted 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 the low battery cha...

Page 40: ...a battery is displayed 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 i...

Page 41: ...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 from RAM system and...

Page 42: ...not forcibly open it 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 1600 x...

Page 43: ...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 Start Control Panel...

Page 44: ...al monitor to the Display port of the notebook 14 or use the optional adapter Display port to VGA Alternatively you will be able to use the digital HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection...

Page 45: ...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 displays Duplicate these di...

Page 46: ...ill be shown on the 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...

Page 47: ...iption 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 Fn F3 Display Toggl...

Page 48: ...n front of the keyboard The mouse pointer cursor follows the direction pre determined on the touchpad by the movement of your finger in the normal mode Caution Do not use a ball point pen or other obj...

Page 49: ...of some applications You will be able to carry out the following commands with your touchpad Illustration Gesture Function Expand Zoom out object Narrow Zoom in object Page down Next page Page up Pre...

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: ...off the notebook by shutting it down correctly and turn it over 2 Remove the cover 1 of the hard drive slot by loosening the screw 2 lift the cover of the hard drive slot with a screwdriver 3 and remo...

Page 53: ...n Never operate the laptop without the hard drive cover 7 Start your notebook 8 The second hard drive will be recognised and integrated by the operating system Note The hardware of the notebook does n...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...refully 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...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...ound 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 base...

Page 59: ...ebook 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 Start the sound rep...

Page 60: ...eception through an external source of sound For sound reproduction with a surround system for speakers back By using the external connections you have the possibility to connect your notebook with a...

Page 61: ...y Home Theater optional Enjoy a Rich Home Theater Surround Sound Experience Dolby Home Theater places listeners in the middle of the action giving their PCs a powerful set of tools to deliver a cinema...

Page 62: ...d save 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 connec...

Page 63: ...th another wireless enabled 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 option...

Page 64: ...nternet 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 fi...

Page 65: ...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 cross link cable oth...

Page 66: ...ter Using a Bluetooth wireless keyboard and mouse Joining a personal area network PAN Synchronizing a personal digital assistant PDA to a computer or another device using Bluetooth wireless technology...

Page 67: ...ro 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...

Page 68: ...e with your Express card before installation Remove the dummy card from the slot before installation Replace the dummy card to protect contacts against dirt if the Slot is not used Removing Express Ca...

Page 69: ...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 A wizard helps you optimize the settings of your...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...eSATA 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...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...res 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 fu...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...ows 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 automaticall...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 81 for further information regarding data b...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 4 First Aid Subject Page Data and System Security 81 System Restore 82 FAQ 87 Customer Service 87 Upgrades and Repairs 93 Recycling and Disposal 94...

Page 87: ...Software 80...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...oint 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 crea...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...ersion has been installed you install the software on to another computer When is the recovery of the factory setting recommended This method should be chosen as the last resort Read chapter System Re...

Page 95: ...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 96: ...The notebook cannot be switched on Try using the notebook on battery power and and check whether it is correctly inserted and charged Incorrect time and date display Click the time display in the task...

Page 97: ...pgraded 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 extensiv...

Page 98: ...our 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 before...

Page 99: ...on the surface of the Touchpad with a strip of sticky tape Care of the TFT Display Always close the notebook when not in use Avoid touching or scratching the surface of the screen as it is easily dama...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page Information about conformity 97 Conditions of Warranty 100 Index 105...

Page 103: ...Recycling and Disposal 96...

Page 104: ...each red green blue contain about 4 3 million addressable transistors Because of this very high number of transistors and their extremely complex production process occasionally defective or incorrect...

Page 105: ...cluster 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...

Page 106: ...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 107: ...orised 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...

Page 108: ...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 109: ...ng to 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 voi...

Page 110: ...ON product or of the optional item included with the delivery was caused by such hardware You are entitled to seek independent advice or consultation relating to your product or any of MEDION s findin...

Page 111: ...t repairs or replacements on site MEDION or its authorised personnel must have unrestricted safe and immediate access to the products Telecommunication facilities required by MEDION or its authorised...

Page 112: ...ower Socket 15 Sound card 51 USB 63 Control panel 71 Control Panel Disk Management 43 Customer service 88 D Data and system security 81 Data Entry 40 Data security 81 Data Security 4 Directories 44 Di...

Page 113: ...bar 21 R R TTE 9 Recycling and Disposal 94 Removing the Battery 31 Repairs 93 Running the Bios Setup 78 S Safety and maintenance 1 Safety instructions 3 Care of the display 92 Data Security 4 Maintena...

Page 114: ...5 Keyboard 15 LAN Port 15 Line In 16 Microphone 16 Multimedia Card Reader 15 Optical Drive 16 Power ON OFF 15 Power socket 15 TFT Display 15 Touchpad 15 USB Port 16 Webcam 15 W Webcam 62 Windows activ...

Page 115: ...Index 108...

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