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Table of contents

Safety.......................................................................... 1

Operational safety....................................................... 3

Data security ........................................................... 4

Setting up & Getting started ....................................... 5

Included with your PC.................................................. 7

Setting up.................................................................. 8

Set-up location......................................................... 8

Ambient temperature ................................................ 8

Ergonomics.............................................................. 9

Connecting .............................................................. 12

Cabling ................................................................. 12

Front connectors .................................................... 14

Connecting speakers/audio output ............................ 15

PCs with surround sound ....................................... 15

Connecting a sound source/audio input...................... 16

Connecting a microphone ........................................ 16

Connecting parallel devices ...................................... 17

Connecting serial devices......................................... 17

Connecting a PS/2 devices ....................................... 18

USB/IEEE 1394 ...................................................... 18

Connecting IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire) devices................ 18

Connecting USB devices ........................................ 19

Installing wireless keyboard & mouse...................... 19

LAN connection ...................................................... 24

Connecting the monitor ........................................... 24

Modem connection.................................................. 25

Antenna connection for TV/Radio receiver .................. 26

Analogue TV reception .......................................... 26

DVB-T TV reception .............................................. 26

Radio reception.................................................... 26

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Page 3: ...recommend you read this entire manual to ensure the proper set up and operation of your PC Many application programs incorporate extensive help functions As a general rule you can access help functio...

Page 4: ...has selected the components in this computer for their high level of functionality ease of use safety and reliability Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to provide you with an...

Page 5: ...th surround sound 15 Connecting a sound source audio input 16 Connecting a microphone 16 Connecting parallel devices 17 Connecting serial devices 17 Connecting a PS 2 devices 18 USB IEEE 1394 18 Conne...

Page 6: ...button 35 Switch Power Cinema On 35 Switch Power Cinema off 35 The mouse 36 Power saving function 36 The keyboard 37 The Alt and Ctrl keys 37 Multimedia functions 38 The hard drive 40 Important direct...

Page 7: ...port 53 The network 54 What is a network 54 Wireless LAN 54 Safety Notes 55 Conditions 55 Troubleshooting within the network 56 Modem 57 The TV tuner card 58 Watch TV 58 The Remote Control 59 Inserti...

Page 8: ...s 77 Password reset file 77 System recovery 78 Correction 78 Windows Update 79 Windows Update information for data security 80 Restoring the factory settings 80 Limits of the recovery 81 Carrying out...

Page 9: ...urce Code 95 Standards 96 Electromagnetic compatibility 96 Electrical safety 96 Ergonomics 97 Noise emission 97 Information about the regulatory compliance according to R TTE 98 FCC compliance stateme...

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Page 11: ...Safety Connecting Operation Help Appendix Chapter 1 Safety Subject Page Operational safety 3 Data security 4...

Page 12: ...Operational safety 2...

Page 13: ...C casing or use the PC with the casing removed When the casing is open there is a danger to life from electric shock Optical drives are Laser Class 1 devices These lasers must remain in their sealed P...

Page 14: ...the housing of the PC is damaged or fluids have leaked into it Have the PC checked by customer service first because the PC may not be safely operated otherwise and there may be a life threatening ri...

Page 15: ...Safety Connecting Operation Help Appendix Chapter 2 Setting up Getting started Subject Page Included with your PC 7 Setting up 8 Connecting 12 Getting started 29...

Page 16: ...Operational safety 6...

Page 17: ...PC s serial number when contacting a customer service representative Your PC bundle should include the following components PC and power cord Wireless keyboard and mouse set containing of Wireless Wi...

Page 18: ...t temperature The PC can be operated at an ambient temperature of between 10 and 35 C 41 and 95 F and at a relative humidity of between 30 and 70 without condensation When powered off the PC can be st...

Page 19: ...mpedes the adjustment of the eyes to the darker monitor Always position the monitor in a line of sight that runs parallel to the window front see picture You should also apply a parallel line of sight...

Page 20: ...wards Legs Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs Your feet should rest flat on the floor If necessary use a footrest...

Page 21: ...ecting Operation Help Appendix Setting up Getting started 11 Hand rest 2 4 Top line of screen at eye level or slightly below Viewing distance 20 27 5 Legroom vertical minimum 25 5 Legroom horizontal m...

Page 22: ...s e g keyboard mouse and monitor whilst your PC is powered off Some devices can be connected whilst your PC is in use These devices usually have a USB or IEEE 1394 connector Please follow the appropri...

Page 23: ...ection of devices is limited to equipment that complies with EN60950 Safety of information technology equipment or EN60065 Audio video and similar electronic apparatus Safety requirements In the first...

Page 24: ...creating frequently used connections quickly and conveniently without turning the PC round The flap which can be slid also protects the connections similar picture Press on the front screen so that it...

Page 25: ...plug into the green socket reference T PCs with surround sound Diagram reference E Connect your surround equipment as follows 1 Connect the Front speaker to the green socket front out 2 Attach the rea...

Page 26: ...onnect digital audio sources according to the version Diagram reference G2 1 Connect a Cinch or an optical connection cable to the audio input at Position G2 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an...

Page 27: ...e If you wish to use a scanner which also connects to the PC via the parallel interface you must attach the corresponding scanner cable here If desired the printer can then be attached to the scanner...

Page 28: ...rally be connected during operation Read the manual for your peripheral device first The voltage outputs of your PC for IEEE 1394 as well as for USB are protected by a fuse limited power source accord...

Page 29: ...your operating system will give a new ID and asks for driver installation Installing wireless keyboard mouse These devices are optional The wireless keyboard and mouse operate with digital radio tech...

Page 30: ...the battery compartment cover 1 on the bottom of the mouse 1 Insert the two rechargeable NiMH batteries AAA in the battery compartment 2 Replace the battery compartment cover 1 on the bottom of mouse...

Page 31: ...m of the keyboard by pushing it in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert two AA batteries The illustration on the cover shows how to insert the batteries properly 3 Recover the battery compartment Note...

Page 32: ...tting the frequency channel of the keyboard and mouse 1 Push the connect button located on top of the receiver The indicator will start blinking 2 Push the button on the bottom of the keyboard and or...

Page 33: ...o any free USB connection It is recommended to use a connection at the back of the PC because of the visual appearance 2 The distance between the reception station and the transmitter keyboard and mou...

Page 34: ...care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid damaging the contacts Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the socket in one position 1 Connect the data cable of the mon...

Page 35: ...3 You can then adjust the Display Features to your monitor Modem connection Diagram reference O Your PC may is fitted with an analogue modem card to prepare your PC for Internet excess and fax operati...

Page 36: ...1 of your TV card DVB T TV reception Diagram reference P1 You will have the possibility of using these services by means of a corresponding aerial if DVB T or digital services are offered at your loca...

Page 37: ...you can use the digital HDMI connection High Definition Multimedia Interface N for the transmission of picture and sound signals Note The video exits can be used only for playback 1 Connect your PC an...

Page 38: ...ket must be in the vicinity of the PC and within reach of the power cables Only operate the PC on grounded plugs of the domestic power net Use only the supplied power cord To provide additional protec...

Page 39: ...the necessary connectors from page 12 you can turn on the monitor the other peripherals and finally the PC itself Step 1 Power on 1 Power on the monitor Switch Diagram reference R 2 Power on your PC...

Page 40: ...ded from the hard disk During the initial set up the loading process takes slightly longer than normal to register the operating system and the individual components completely Your operating system i...

Page 41: ...th your left mouse key to call the illustrated start menu o Program bar The most commonly used programs are listed here The operating system recognizes them automatically If you press the right mouse...

Page 42: ...most the complete screen and is the filing area for those entries or other links you would like to access quickly u Logged in user This shows the logged in user The image is changed by clicking on it...

Page 43: ...age Multimedia at the push of a button 35 The mouse 36 The keyboard 37 The hard drive 40 The optical drive 43 The card reader 47 The graphics card 48 The sound card 49 IEEE 1394 FireWire 52 The USB po...

Page 44: ...Multimedia at the push of a button 34...

Page 45: ...can use this Linux Power Cinema program in the following section Switch Power Cinema On If the PC is switched off press the Multimedia at the Push of a Button button A1 The Windows operating system wi...

Page 46: ...oblems Power saving function You can activate the power saving function of your mouse by pressing both mouse buttons for longer if you do not wish to use your mouse for an extended period for example...

Page 47: ...n order to enter a combination of keys that include the Alt key hold the Alt key down while pressing the other key The right Alt key operates in a similar way but selects certain special characters Th...

Page 48: ...o the previous web page folder Forward Switches to the next web page folder Cancel Stops a web page from loading Refresh Refreshes the active window Internet With this key you can start the standard I...

Page 49: ...just as you would with a normal CD player Previous Track Use this key to skip backwards to the previous track title in the active player Next Track Use this key to skip forward to the next track title...

Page 50: ...isplays The operating system of the PC further application programs and backup files are located on the hard drive and reduce its total capacity The hard drive is addressed as drive C and D Note Never...

Page 51: ...r directory of drive C includes important files required to start Windows In the factory setting these files are hidden for safety reasons C Programs As the name suggests in this directory programs in...

Page 52: ...rted operating system The hard drive will be recognized as a replacement storage medium and will be allocated a drive letter automatically Note Please take note of the fact that only the MEDION Hard D...

Page 53: ...discs might break and damage your data as well as your drive Examine the discs before you enter them If damage or dirt is visible you should not use them Damage caused by faulty media is excluded from...

Page 54: ...ram reference C2 at the front of the optical drive to open the drawer 2 Remove the disc and store it in the cover in a safe place Note Do not try to remove the disc from the drive while the computer i...

Page 55: ...hically restricted release of movies DVD titles are released for certain regions Copyright laws require the restriction of each DVD movie to a certain region usually the region in which it is sold DVD...

Page 56: ...recordable rewriteable discs especially blanks that have never before been used radiation by direct sunlight UVA UVB scratches and damage to the disk surface extreme temperatures LightScribe Your CD...

Page 57: ...pe Contacts MS SD MC Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD Secure Digital MMC MultiMediaCard point to bottom CF CF Compact Flash IBM Microdrive point to front SM XD SmartMedia XD point to bottom Note Your...

Page 58: ...playback frequencies of between 60 Hz and 240 Hz Resolution Colors Resolution Colors 640 x 480 8 16 32bit 1600 x 900 8 16 32bit 800 x 600 8 16 32bit 1600 x 1200 8 16 32bit 1024 x 768 8 16 32bit 1920...

Page 59: ...rring the image on your PC to the television Note You will need a SCART S video composite or a component cable for connecting your device to the PC according to the equipment This is not included in t...

Page 60: ...levision set has an appropriate port you can use the digital HDMI connection High Definiton Multimedia Interface N for the transmission of picture and sound signals 3 Switch on the television to see t...

Page 61: ...ystems or headphones Passive speakers cannot be used or if they are the quality will be significantly reduced By using the external connections you have the possibility to connect your PC with a 7 1 s...

Page 62: ...the maximum data transfer is about 100 200 or 400 Mbit s corresponding to a data throughput of up to 50 MB per second The device can be plugged in or unplugged during operation hot plugging The stand...

Page 63: ...an this it will be necessary to provide a hub distributor booster On the USB it is possible to connect up to 127 devices which correspond to the USB standard 1 1 and 2 0 supported The data transfer sp...

Page 64: ...ctical examples You can exchange Email and manage appointments in an office Users share a printer in a network and save their data on a central server Share one modem or one ISDN card among computers...

Page 65: ...ternet access files and printers at home you will need an access point a router and a broadband DSL or cable modem Some access points can also serve as a router and or a broadband modem Check with you...

Page 66: ...are unable to communicate What might be the problem Maybe one of the used network boards works with a different speed e g 10 instead 100 Mbit s and your network computer is unable to recognize this I...

Page 67: ...he online conditions and other factors Data sent from the user to the server are transmitted with 31 2 Kbit s Prerequisite for this high speed reception is an analogue telephone line compatible with t...

Page 68: ...a Center Edition we supply you with the optimal software for digital television digital photography and digital music Attention Please keep in mind that recording broadcasts can occupy up to 2 4 GB pe...

Page 69: ...PC must be booted up Windows XP must be fully loaded The driver software must be installed All these conditions are met in the delivered state Inserting Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment carefu...

Page 70: ...al function Button e g for video text Special function Button e g for video text Special function Button e g for video text TV records DVD menu EPG function Electronic Program Guide Live TV starts the...

Page 71: ...en selection and menu elements Starts Media Center Previous title images chapter Next title images chapter Rewind Starts playback Fast forward Start recording Ends the playback recording Pauses the pl...

Page 72: ...enu item Wireless Remote Settings 3 Select the option The software may only function with the remote maintenance adjusted on this channel 4 Select the new channel a number between 1 and 16 in and conf...

Page 73: ...ard EPP Enhanced Parallel Port and ECP Extended Capabilities Port Serial COM port Diagram reference I The 9 pin serial interface is used as the port for serial devices such as modems card readers or m...

Page 74: ...y a few of those options here Windows XP help and support An answer to almost every question can be found in this program You ll find it in the Start menu or you can launch it by simply pressing the F...

Page 75: ...the various topics clearly and efficiently Interactive tasks allow you to apply the conveyed topics in a simulation environment of the program to facilitate a successful learning experience Windows X...

Page 76: ...ase terminate all running programs fax reception screen savers Power Management etc Starting Nero Start Smart To start Nero Express proceed as follows 1 Click 2 Now select 3 The program is located in...

Page 77: ...nature it may work properly Click on Tell me why this testing is important to get detailed information Confirm by clicking on Continue Anyway The software included in delivery is already pre installed...

Page 78: ...of the Program to be installed Note If the automatic start does not work it is likely that the so called Autorun function has been deactivated Read the respective chapter in Windows Help on how to ac...

Page 79: ...Software uninstallation In order to remove installed software from your PC follow the next steps 1 Click on 2 Click on 3 Then select the following program 4 Select the respective program start the un...

Page 80: ...l Product ID However activation needs your unique Product ID which can be found on the Certificate of Authenticity sticker on your PC housing When you call please inform your agent that you are runnin...

Page 81: ...ower management The PC is factory pre set to guarantee optimum operation Please only modify the parameters if this is absolutely essential and if you are familiar with the configuration possibilities...

Page 82: ...ork connection Spam filter For protecting against unwanted emails in your postbox Backup For protecting your important documents and photos Information The Firewall Spam filter and Backup components w...

Page 83: ...dates A subscription will be purchased on the internet and carried out without complications An additional release or the entering of a licence is not necessary Neither changes nor additional settings...

Page 84: ...Software 74...

Page 85: ...er 4 Customer service self help Subject Page Data and system security 77 System recovery 78 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 82 Troubleshooting 84 Driver support 86 Transport 87 Cleaning and care 87 Rec...

Page 86: ...Software 76...

Page 87: ...e operating system s original configuration Maintenance programs You can avoid some hardware and software errors with the help programs such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup The help program Syst...

Page 88: ...ut deleting newly created documents In the next paragraph read your options for a repair of an incorrect installation Correction Windows XP includes various functions ensuring that the PC as well as t...

Page 89: ...eration 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 remo...

Page 90: ...stand up for the protection of your private data and will not record your name address email address or other forms of personal data The information collected will only be used during the time that y...

Page 91: ...on drive D Pay absolute attention to the notes on Page 4 and Page 77 This recovery will always reset your system to its condition at delivery Printer installations or other additional software must b...

Page 92: ...t is the Windows activation Your operating instructions include a chapter about this subject How do I perform a data backup Use the program Backup for this It is important that you follow the operatin...

Page 93: ...s method should be chosen as the last resort Read chapter System recovery on page 78 concerning the alternatives possible Why is the boot partition missing when booting from the support application di...

Page 94: ...upplied with power Check power points power cable and all power switches Switch off the PC and check all cable connections Check the connections to peripherals Do not exchange cables even though they...

Page 95: ...inserted correctly Is the optical drive displayed in Windows Explorer If so test another disc The mouse does not work Check the cable Does your mouse work with other programs Is your mouse activated...

Page 96: ...you manually repeat the problem If you have been given a customer number previously please quote this Driver support This PC has been extensively tested in our laboratories with a large number of com...

Page 97: ...ove the power plug and all connecting cables Clean the PC with a damp lint free cloth Dust can close the fan openings which can lead to overheating and incorrect functions Make sure that the fan openi...

Page 98: ...ed Should you have any questions concerning the disposal please contact your dealer or our service Battery treatment Batteries may contain combustible materials By misuse this may cause battery leakag...

Page 99: ...ether Your equipment may not operate properly In addition the battery exhausted first may be excessively drained over discharged Remove promptly the used batteries from the device Replace all batterie...

Page 100: ...components Internal components of the PC may be damaged by electrostatic discharge ESD Carry out system upgrades and changes in an ESD protected workshop If no such workshop is available wear an antis...

Page 101: ...housing you will gain access to laser devices of up to Laser Class 3b When removing and or opening laser devices the following guidelines must be observed The optical drives installed contain no user...

Page 102: ...Customer service 92...

Page 103: ...Safety Connecting Operation Help Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page PowerCinema Linux License Agreement 95 Standards 96 Warranty 100 Index 102...

Page 104: ...Customer service 94...

Page 105: ...nents and other components listed are licensed without warranties of any kinds either express or implied warranties including without limitation the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for...

Page 106: ...of measurement EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000 3 2 Limits Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current up...

Page 107: ...oise emission Requirements for noise emission according to the measurement procedure in accordance with the following standard ISO 7779 ISO 9296 Acoustics Measurement of airborne noise emitted by info...

Page 108: ...have been supplied with this PC Mouse Keyboard Remote Control Wireless LAN MEDION AG declares herewith that these devices are in agreement with the fundamental requirements and the other relevant ter...

Page 109: ...ccur 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 encouraged...

Page 110: ...an accident a catastrophe vandalism misuse incorrect use ignoring the safety and maintenance regulations changes by software viruses or another piece of equipment or accessories or by other modificati...

Page 111: ...on loss or damage 4 Loss or damage to your blanks recordings or data 5 Economic follow on damage including lost profit or savings or associated damage even in the case that we have been informed of t...

Page 112: ...devices 17 PS 2 keyboard 18 Recording 27 Serial devices 17 Sound source audio input 16 Speakers audio output 15 USB devices 19 Video inlet 27 Customer service 84 D Data and system security 77 Data se...

Page 113: ...Card 47 N Nero 66 Network 54 LAN Access Point 55 Troubleshooting 56 What is a network 54 Wireless LAN 54 Noise emission 97 O Operation Keyboard 37 Mouse 36 Operational safety Connecting 12 Optical dis...

Page 114: ...ound 15 System recovery 78 T Transporting 87 Troubleshooting 78 84 TV tuner card 58 U USB port 53 USB IEEE 1394 18 W Warranty 100 Windows activation 70 Windows Desktop 31 Windows Update 79 Wireless LA...

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