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18.4. 

UEFI firmware configuration .............................................................................57

18.5. Windows

®

 8 – Help and Support .....................................................................57

19. 

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................... 58

20. Customer 

Service 

....................................................................................... 59

20.1. 

What To Do In Case of Hardware Problems  ................................................59

20.2. Find 

The 

Cause 

 

......................................................................................................59

20.3. 

Do You Need More Help? ...................................................................................60

20.4. Driver 

Support 

.......................................................................................................60

20.5. Transport 

..................................................................................................................61

20.6. Maintenance 

...........................................................................................................62

21. 

Upgrading/Modifying and Repair ............................................................ 62

21.1. 

Notes for Service Technicians ...........................................................................63

21.2. 

Information on Laser Radiation (optional) ..................................................63

22. 

Recycling and Disposal.............................................................................. 64

23. 

European EN 9241-307 Class II Standard ................................................. 64

23.1. 

FCC Compliance Statement ..............................................................................66

24. Legal 

notice 

................................................................................................ 66

25. Index 

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Summary of Contents for ERAZER X7833

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual 43 9 cm 17 3 Notebook MEDION ERAZER ...

Page 2: ...onnecting 11 2 9 Cabling 11 2 10 Information about the Touchpad 12 2 11 Battery 13 2 12 Measures for protecting the display 14 3 Included with your Notebook 14 4 Views 15 4 1 Open Notebook 15 4 2 Right Side 16 4 3 Left Side 17 4 4 Operating and Status LEDs 18 5 First Use 19 6 Power Supply 20 6 1 On Off Switch 20 6 2 Mains Power 20 6 3 Battery Mode 22 6 4 Power Management Power Options 23 6 5 ECO F...

Page 3: ... 38 12 3 Bluetooth 39 12 4 Flight Mode 40 13 The multi Card Reader 40 13 1 Inserting a Memory Card 40 13 2 Removing Memory Cards 40 14 The Webcam 41 15 The Universal Serial Bus Port 41 15 1 Charging function for Compatible Mobile Phones optional 41 16 Securing Your Notebook 42 16 1 Password Setting Power on 42 16 2 Kensington Security Lock 42 17 Software 43 17 1 Getting to Know Windows 8 43 17 2 W...

Page 4: ...ems 59 20 2 Find The Cause 59 20 3 Do You Need More Help 60 20 4 Driver Support 60 20 5 Transport 61 20 6 Maintenance 62 21 Upgrading Modifying and Repair 62 21 1 Notes for Service Technicians 63 21 2 Information on Laser Radiation optional 63 22 Recycling and Disposal 64 23 European EN 9241 307 Class II Standard 64 23 1 FCC Compliance Statement 66 24 Legal notice 66 25 Index 67 ...

Page 5: ... Quality We select our components with a close eye to functionality ease of use safety and reliability Thanks to our ideally balanced hardware software concept we are able to offer you a state of the art Notebook that you will enjoy whether you are working or at play Thank you for purchasing our products We are delighted to welcome you as our new customer Trademarks MS DOS and Windows 8 are regist...

Page 6: ...ymbols and Key words used in these Instructions DANGER Warning of immediate risk of fatal injury WARNING Warning possible mortal danger and or serious irre versible injuries CAUTION Warning possible light or moderate injuries CAUTION Please follow the guidelines to avoid injuries and or prop erty damage PLEASE NOTE Additional information on using the device PLEASE NOTE Please follow the guidelines...

Page 7: ...e parts and accessories which we have supplied or approved Follow all the instructions in this instruction manual especially the safety in formation Any other use is deemed improper and can cause personal injury or damage to the product Do not use the device in extreme environmental conditions 1 3 Declaration of Conformity This product is supplied with the following wireless features Wireless LAN ...

Page 8: ...dren There is a risk of suffocation 2 2 Operational Safety Please read this section carefully and follow all instructions given The instructions will help you to operate the Notebook reliably and in crease its service life Never open the housing of the Notebook battery or mains adapt er This could result in an electric shock or even ignite a fire which will damage your Notebook Do not insert anyth...

Page 9: ...splay To avoid damaging the screen do not touch it with fingers or sharp objects Never lift the Notebook up by the display as this could break the hinges Should the below occur switch the Notebook off immediately do not switch the Notebook on disconnect the mains plug and con tact customer services if the mains adapter or the attached power cable or plug is burnt or damaged Replace faulty mains ca...

Page 10: ...nd direct sunlight Non compliance with these instructions can lead to faults or damage to the Notebook Do not use the Notebook outdoors because external elements such as rain snow etc could damage it Set up and operate all components on a stable level and vibra tion free surface to prevent the Notebook from falling down Do not operate the Notebook or power adaptor for long periods on your lap or a...

Page 11: ...tebook should never be placed next to a window because this is the bright est part of the room in daylight This brightness can make it more difficult for the eyes to adjust to the darker display The Notebook should always be positioned so that the direction of vision is parallel to the window front Setting up the Notebook with your back to the window is incorrect as reflections from the bright win...

Page 12: ...tage protection device to prevent your Notebook from sustaining damage as a re sult of power surges or lightning strikes If you want to disconnect the adapter from the mains pull the con nector out of the wall socket first and then out of the socket on the Notebook The mains adapter or the Notebook may be damaged if this process is carried out in the reverse order Always take hold of the plug when...

Page 13: ...vice to avoid any interference radiation Disconnect any cables that are not required The only devices which may be connected to the Notebook are those that meet the requirements set out in the EN60950 standard Information Technology Equipment Safety or devices that meet the EN60065 standard Audio video and similar electronic appara tus Safety requirements 2 10 Information about the Touchpad The to...

Page 14: ...lay The display is the most sensitive component part of the notebook as it consists of thin glass It can break if subjected to too much stress Do not scratch the cover of the notebook because it will not be possible to remove any scratches Avoid contact between the display and hard objects e g buttons wristwatch Do not place any objects on the display Do not allow any objects to drop onto the disp...

Page 15: ...otify us within 7 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing Notebook AC Adapter with Power Cord OEM version of operating system Instruction Manual DANGER Keep packaging material such as plastic film away from children There is a risk of suffocation if used improperly ...

Page 16: ...15 of 68 4 Views 4 1 Open Notebook 3 2 4 5 3 6 1 7 8 1 Webcam 2 Microphone 3 Stereo loudspeaker 4 Keyboard 5 Touchpad 6 Operating Indicator 7 Power ON OFF 8 Webcam LED ...

Page 17: ... USB 3 0 12 Multimedia Card Reader 13 Power Socket 14 Kensington Lock ATTENTION Use only the mains adapter with this notebook PLEASE NOTE Should your device not work properly carefully insert the tip of a straightened paper clip into the reset opening The device will be reset ...

Page 18: ...tion for mobile phones 20 USB 3 0 Port 21 Audio Out Digital Audio Out S P DIF optical 22 Audio Out 23 Microphone connection CAUTION The charging function is available in sleep mode and when the Notebook is switched off providing it is activated beforehand in the UEFI firmware configuration Ports with dual function Configuration is set with the included software ...

Page 19: ...This LED lights when the WLAN function is activated Bluetooth LED This LED lights when the Bluetooth function is activated 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 has been activated Access Indicator This LED lights or flashes when the Notebook is accessing the hard disk Sleep Mode This LED flash...

Page 20: ...ition and clos ing it Failure to do so may damage the display Never use force to open the dis play PLEASE NOTE When first operating your Notebook please ensure that the battery is inserted and the mains adapter is connected This is required for Win dows 8 to correctly work out the Windows 8 performance index Switch the Notebook on by pressing the on off switch 7 The Notebook will now start and run...

Page 21: ...00 240 V 50 60 Hz Observe the safety information concerning the power supply on pages 12 ff The adapter is connected to an AC outlet via a mains cable The mains adapter DC cable is connected to the right side of the Notebook 13 The adapter has an on off switch optional When the switch is set to OFF 0 no power is being consumed and no power is being supplied to the Notebook The adapter supplies the...

Page 22: ... connect your Notebook to the Internet im mediately on the Wireless page if you already have an appropriate Internet con nection set up If you choose to skip this point you can connect to the Internet later via the Win dows 8 interface If you have already set up an Internet connection you can now log in to your Note book using a Microsoft account The Microsoft Store allows you to purchase new apps...

Page 23: ...ed on the battery charges automatically regardless of whether or not the Notebook is switched on or not A complete charge takes a few hours with the Notebook switched off With the Notebook switched on the charging process takes significantly longer PLEASE NOTE The charging process is interrupted if the battery voltage or tempera ture gets too high 6 3 2 Discharging the Battery Operate the Notebook...

Page 24: ...anagement Power Options Your Notebook offers automatic and customisable power saving and energy func tions that can be used to optimise battery life and reduce the overall operating costs 6 4 1 Power Management Settings Follow the instructions below to adjust the power management settings Drag the mouse cursor to the left corner of the screen and Start icon will show up Right click on the icon to ...

Page 25: ...the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the computer would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a lower power or Sleep mode after a period of user inactivity To take advantage of these potential energy savings the power management fea ture has been preset to behave ...

Page 26: ...orce to open the display Opening and closing the display can be assigned different functions in the power options 7 2 Screen Resolution The integrated monitor can display up to 1920 x 1080 pixels If you change to a dis play with different settings in the Windows 8 Control Panel Appearence and Per sonalisation wizard the display may not in certain circumstances fill the entire screen area Distortio...

Page 27: ...Windows desktop and left click on Personalise or Via Settings Personalisation Display by double clicking with the left mouse button Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Settings Then click Personalisation First select the Display option from the dialogue box The following settings options are available Set resolution Set brightness Calibrate colour Ch...

Page 28: ...al monitor to the mains and switch it on Now switch your Notebook on Once the operating system has loaded the external monitor will be detected A number of options are available You can access these as follows Run the Desktop App Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Settings Then click Personalisation In the dialogue box first select the Display optio...

Page 29: ...y be shown on main monitor 1 7 4 4 Second Screen Only The desktop will only be shown on the second external monitor 8 Data Input 8 1 The Keyboard 8 1 1 Notebook Specific Keyboard Shortcuts Description Fn F2 Display Switches the screen display between LCD external display and du plicate display Fn F3 Touchpad Switches the touchpad on and off Fn F4 Programmable P1 key You will activate the user defi...

Page 30: ...tion Select a program and click on Open Confirm your selection with OK in the next Window 8 2 The Touchpad In normal mode the cursor follows the direction specified by moving your fingers in the corresponding direction on the touchpad CAUTION Do not use pens or other objects as this can damage your touchpad The left and right mouse buttons are found in the lower section of the touchpad and can be ...

Page 31: ...inger Rotate an object anti clockwise Swipe from left to right from right to left with two fingers simultaneously Page forward page back Swipe down or up with two fingers simultane ously Scroll function This function is used in most applications to scroll up and down the screen without having to move the cursor Swipe from top to bottom on the touchpad Opens the context menu on the start screen and...

Page 32: ...een the UEFI firmware configuration and the operating system dis play The Notebook s operating system other applications and security data are lo cated on the hard drive meaning that the full capacity is already reduced The first partition C contains the operating system the applications and the Documents folder for the configured user The second partition D is used for the data backup and also co...

Page 33: ...y contains important files required for Windows 8 startup On delivery these files are hidden for security reasons C Programs As the name suggests software programs install the files required for running the application into this directory C Windows The main Windows 8 directory The operating system saves its files here D Drivers You will find all the preinstalled drivers required for your Notebook ...

Page 34: ...k equipment 10 2 Ambient Temperature The optical drive can be operated at an ambient temperature of between 5 C and 45 C 41 and 113 F and at a relative humid ity of between 8 and 80 with no condensation When powered off the product can be stored at temperatures be tween 20 C and 55 C 40 and 131 F and at a relative humidi ty of between 8 and 85 with no condensation 10 3 Cleaning of the External Opt...

Page 35: ...UTION Do not use scratched broken dirty or poor quality discs The high speeds in the drive can cause these to break destroying your data and damaging your device Inspect discs careful ly before inserting them If damage or dirt is visible do not use the disc Damage caused by faulty media is not covered under warranty and repairs will be chargeable Incorrectly positioning the disc in the mount can c...

Page 36: ... open there is always the option of accessing the opti cal drive via Explorer 10 8 Regional Playback Information for DVDs Playback of DVD film titles includes decoding MPEG2 video digital AC3 audio data and decoding CSS protected content CSS sometimes also referred to as Copy Guard is the name of a data protection program used by the film industry to pro tect against illegal copying Among the many...

Page 37: ...10 9 1 Blank CDs and DVDs Normal CDs are pressed by a glass master and then sealed With blank discs digi tal information is burned onto them using the drive s laser They are therefore more sensitive then conventional discs Because of this it is essential to avoid particularly in the case of unused blanks exposure to direct sunlight UVA UVB radiation scratches and damage extreme temperatures ...

Page 38: ...volume to a comfortable level Changing the basic set tings of the equaliser can also increase the volume and thus cause permanent damage to your hearing Chang ing the drivers software equaliser operating system etc can also lead to an increase in the volume and thus cause permanent damage to your hearing Audio output digital audio output S PDIF 21 For sound output using an external sur round sound...

Page 39: ...ata 12 1 1 Network Connection RJ45 Connect one end of a cable with a RJ45 connection western jack to your Note book s network interface and the other to a different computer or hub switch You can find more details about the network in the Windows 8 help 12 2 Wireless LAN Wireless Network Wireless LAN is an optional feature This function enables you to establish a network connection to a correspond...

Page 40: ...ending on the distance and the number of users accessing the remote station 12 3 Bluetooth Bluetooth technology is used to wirelessly bridge short distances Bluetooth devices transfer data via radio so that computers mobile phones printers keyboards mice and other devices can communicate with one another wirelessly Bluetooth wireless technology has numerous possible applications A few of them are ...

Page 41: ...hotography and are gradually replacing the diskette The shape and capacity of a memory card can vary depending on the manufacturer Your Notebook supports the following formats MMC MultiMediaCard SD Secure Digital SDHC SDXC When inserting the memory cards ensure that the contacts are pointing in the right direction as specified in the list below Inserting a card incorrectly may damage the card read...

Page 42: ... Where possible always connect your USB devices to the same port that they were originally installed on Otherwise they will be assigned a new ID and the drivers will need to be reinstalled 15 1 Charging function for Compatible Mobile Phones optional You can use the USB 3 0 port on the left side of the Notebook 19 to charge a com patible mobile phone 5 volts max 1 5A The charging function is availa...

Page 43: ...lace If you forget your pass word you have no way of deleting it If this happens contact your service centre You can also use the Windows 8 security options to protect your data against unau thorised access 16 2 Kensington Security Lock you can use a so called Kensington security lock to protect your Notebook against theft This security lock complete with cable is usually available as an accessory...

Page 44: ...d supplied with the Notebook must be activated to enable you to use of all Windows 8 functions To do this you require simply an Internet connection The activation process is fully automatic no personal data will be transmitted If no Internet connection is available select telephone activation as follows Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Settings Ne...

Page 45: ... status updates for your friends from services such as Hotmail Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn will be updated automatically as soon as you run these services using your Microsoft account You can also access and share your photos documents and other files via SkyDrive Facebook and Flickr Your personal settings including designs language settings Internet favourites and apps will be synchronised with...

Page 46: ...to access documents that you use frequently in just a few mouse clicks The jump lists for certain programs such as Windows 8 Media Player can be pop ulated in advance with frequently used commands Thus for example you will see options to play all music or to reopen the last playlist in the jump list for Windows 8 Media Player The frequently visited and last visited websites are displayed in the ju...

Page 47: ...dows 8 to the home network group can be done very quickly You can specify precisely what should be shared on each PC with all other PCs in the home network group Sharing files on the various home PCs and on many other devic es is then as easy as if all the data were located on a single hard drive Thus you can save digital photos on the computer in the study and then access them easily on a Noteboo...

Page 48: ...the display and click Settings Next click Change PC settings Select the User item Click Change your Password and follow the instructions 17 4 3 Setting a PIN for Windows Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Settings Next click Change PC settings Select the User item Click Create a PIN and follow the instructions 17 4 4 Setting Up an ImageCode for Wind...

Page 49: ...corner of the display move the mouse down and click Settings Next select Change PC settings Open the User category Select Switch to a Microsoft account Now enter your Windows Live ID e mail address If you have not yet created a Windows Live ID account or added an e mail ad dress to your Windows Live ID account you can create and edit your Windows Live ID account at http www windowslive com Follow ...

Page 50: ...the following may be displayed here for example Windows 8 App Windows 8 apps are executable programs The Desktop tile opens the traditional Windows display The Internet Explorer tile launches Internet Explorer PLEASE NOTE Apps are applications that are displayed on a desktop with a program thumbnail The app thumbnails are bigger than the standard tiles ...

Page 51: ...he app thumbnails are bigger than the standard tiles The classic Power Recover desktop app launches the system recovery program The classic Microsoft Office desktop app launches the Microsoft Office program Windows 8 apps from third party suppliers are displayed as follows Example Windows 8 apps from third party suppliers These Windows 8 apps are executable programs from third party suppliers This...

Page 52: ...ht hand cor ner of the display Linking apps to the Start screen Right click on the Start screen Click All Apps in the bottom right hand cor ner of the display Right click on the desired app to highlight it Click Pin to Start in the bottom left hand corner of the display Linking apps to the taskbar Right click on the Start screen Click All Apps in the bottom right hand cor ner of the display Right ...

Page 53: ... desktop apps Right click the desired app Now click Run as administrator on the bot tom edge of the display Running an app in a new win dow Only possible with desktop apps Right click the desired app Click Open new window at the bottom edge of the display Searching for apps Move the mouse pointer into the top right hand corner of the display move the mouse down and click Search Enter the name of t...

Page 54: ...ge PC settings Menu Instructions Activate Windows Activate Windows 8 by telephone or over the Internet Customise Set the background image for the lock screen and the Start screen here Select a profile image here User Create and update user accounts here Set or modify the PIN or image code Notifications Set the various program instructions to On or Off here Search Define the settings for the search...

Page 55: ...Windows 8 Power On Off Functions The new Windows 8 allows you to restart your Notebook put it into sleep mode or shut it down Changes can be made to the sleep settings at any time in the power options In sleep mode the content of your Notebook s RAM is preserved while practically all other components of your Notebook are disabled or their power consumption re duced to a minimum For example if you f...

Page 56: ...me and read the text shown there To run one of these elements click on the associated icon or category name A list with executable tasks and a selection of individual control panel elements opens for some of these elements To launch the control panel proceed as follows Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Search Enter Control Panel in the search field...

Page 57: ...tions Restore to HDD no backup of user data All data on the Notebook will be permanently deleted The factory settings will be restored PLEASE NOTE Always perform any type of recovery using mains power CAUTION The recovery process takes a long time when you select the op tion to back up user data Only the data located in the folder C USER will be backed up All other data will be deleted It is there...

Page 58: ...e UEFI firmware configuration You can only run the configuration program upon system startup If the Notebook has already started up switch it off and restart it Press the F2 key to run the UEFI firmware configuration 18 5 Windows 8 Help and Support Here you will find a comprehensive collection of instructions help sections and troubleshooting suggestions This help covers the entire spectrum of the...

Page 59: ...instructions in the section Windows Activation to activate Windows 8 by telephone When is restoring factory settings recommended This method should only be selected as a last resort Read about the alterna tives in the System recovery section How do I perform a data backup Perform a backup or backup synchronisation of selected data onto external media to familiarise yourself with the technology A b...

Page 60: ...upply If you are in battery mode connect the Notebook to the mains adapter and check that the battery is charged If you wish to operate the Notebook using the mains adapter disconnect the mains adapter from the socket and connect an electrical appliance such as a lamp to the same socket to test it If the lamp does not work either seek the ad vice of an electrician Turn off the Notebook and check a...

Page 61: ...uggestions in the previous section and you re still hav ing problems with your device Then call our hotline or contact us at www medion com We ll be glad to help you Before contacting your technology centre however prepare the following informa tion Have you made any upgrades or modifications to the initial configuration What peripheral devices do you use What messages if any appear What software ...

Page 62: ...rd packaging to ship your Notebook and obtain advice on this from your carrier Always charge your battery and any spare batteries fully before embarking on longer trips and do not forget to take along your mains adapter Find out about the power and communication options available in your destina tion before travelling Where necessary purchase the required power or communication adapter LAN etc bef...

Page 63: ...t can collect inside the Notebook which then blocks the vents This can lead to an increase in the fan speed and there fore also increase the operating volume of your Notebook It can also lead to overheating and malfunctions Therefore have the in terior of the Notebook cleaned by your service department or a specialist at regular intervals 21 Upgrading Modifying and Repair Upgrades and modification...

Page 64: ... an earthed metallic object We will charge for any repairs to damage caused by incorrect handling 21 2 Information on Laser Radiation optional The Notebook can contain laser equipment classified as laser class 1 to laser class 3b The equipment meets the requirements for laser class 1 By opening the housing of the optical drive you will have access to laser equipment classified up to laser class 3b...

Page 65: ...ion control transistors in use Due to this very high number of transistors and the asso ciated extremely complex manufacturing processes used occasionally one or more pixels can fail or become incorrectly controlled In the past there were a number of approaches for defining the permitted number of pixel defects However these approaches were mostly very complicated and var ied from one manufacturer...

Page 66: ... illuminated at half brightness one colour not illuminated flashing or flickering but not type 1 or 2 Supplement Type 3 cluster failure of two or more sub pixels within a 5 x 5 pixel block A cluster is a field of 5 x 5 pixels 15 x 5 sub pixels EN 9241 307 error 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 800 3 3 6 0 3 1280 x 854 3 3 6 0...

Page 67: ...ration between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com pliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Shielded interface cables if any must be used in o...

Page 68: ... 9 Data Input 28 Ultrabook Specific Keyboard Shortcuts 28 Declaration of Conformity 6 Display 15 Driver Support 60 E Ergonomics 10 European Standard 64 External Audio Connections 37 F Factory Settings 55 FAQ 58 H Help and Support 57 Home Group 46 I Improved Desktop 45 Improved Device Management 46 J Jump Lists 45 K Kensington Security Lock 42 L Logging in to Windows 47 Setting a PIN for Windows 47...

Page 69: ...34 Playing Reading Discs 35 Regional Playback Information for DVDs 35 The touchpad 29 Two Finger Touchpad Operation 30 The Webcam 41 Transport 61 U Upgrades Modifications 62 Information on laser radiation 63 Notes for service technicians 63 W Windows 8 Desktop 49 Desktop apps 50 Windows 8 Start Screen 48 Windows 8 app 49 Wireless LAN 38 Flight Mode 40 Requirements 39 Working With Apps 51 ...

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