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Safety 

Connecting

 

Operation 

Help 

Appendix 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for MD8825

Page 1: ...unctions As a general rule you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard These help func tions will be available to you while you are using the Microsoft Windows operating system or the...

Page 2: ...ther countries Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners This product incorpor...

Page 3: ...Printer or Scanner 13 USB IEEE 1394 14 Connecting USB Devices 14 Connecting IEEE 1394 Fire Wire Devices 14 LAN Connection 15 Connecting the Wireless LAN Aerial 15 Modem Connection 15 Connecting the P...

Page 4: ...Quick Start Guide 39 Windows Vista Help and Support 39 Windows Vista Welcome Center 40 Windows Vista User Account Control 41 Installation of Software 42 How to Install your Software 42 Software Unins...

Page 5: ...al Support 55 Driver Support 55 Transporting the PC 56 Cleaning and Care 56 Recycling and Disposal 57 Battery Treatment 57 Upgrades and Repairs 59 Notes on Laser Radiation 59 Appendix 61 Standards 63...

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Page 7: ...Safety Connecting Operation Help Appendix Chapter 1 Safety Subject Page Warnings 3 Data Security 3...

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Page 9: ...gs in the PC cover These openings are for ventilation purposes Covering these vents may lead to overheating Please keep a minimum distance of 3 3 feet on all sides when setting up the PC Connect the P...

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Page 11: ...Safety Connecting Operation Help Appendix Chapter 2 Setting Up Getting Started Subject Page Included with your PC 7 Setting Up 8 Connecting 10 Getting Started 17...

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Page 13: ...ckage and notify us within 14 days of purchase if this is not the case You MUST provide your PC s serial number when contacting a customer service representative Your PC bundle should include the foll...

Page 14: ...mbient Temperature The PC can be operated at an ambient temperature between 41 and 95 F and at a relative humidity of between 30 and 70 without conden sation When powered off the PC can be stored at t...

Page 15: ...supported by the chair s backrest in erect position or angled slightly backwards Legs Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your...

Page 16: ...hree feet away from high frequency and magnetic interference sources for example TV sets speakers mobile phones etc in order to avoid malfunctions and or loss of data Please note that only shielded ca...

Page 17: ...nitor plug and ensure that the plug and port join together precisely 2 Hand tighten the screws on the monitor cable Caution Your PC monitor is preconfigured for a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixel...

Page 18: ...y without turning around the PC The sliding door also protects the connections Connecting a Headphone Diagram reference T Here you can connect your headphone 1 Connect your headphone by plugging the c...

Page 19: ...nce H 1 You can use the pink port H to connect a microphone with a 3 5 mm mono plug 2 Position the microphone in such a way that it does not point directly at the speakers If you hear feedback charact...

Page 20: ...es connected to the respective jacks Connecting USB Devices Diagram reference I You have a choice of several connection ports It does not matter which you use 1 If you wish to use a printer scanner or...

Page 21: ...integrated and activated in your PC if your PC is equipped with this functionality You will only have to screw on the aerial optionally supplied to the wireless LAN aerial input Please read the safety...

Page 22: ...light ning strikes or other electrical damage to your PC we recommend the use of a surge protector If you are using an extension cord ensure that the cord meets your local safety requirements If in do...

Page 23: ...You can program the function of the main switch in the power management of Windows please refer to on line help The PC will always be switched off if the main switch is pressed for more than 4 second...

Page 24: ...nditions After the login procedure the Windows desktop appears on screen This can be adjusted so that the screen of your PC looks different The basic opera tion however is ensured Short Description of...

Page 25: ...tive programs To start a program double click its desktop icon 7 Logged in User This tells you which user is logged in to your PC 8 Control Panel You can use the icons in Control Panel to change the a...

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Page 27: ...p Appendix Chapter 3 Operation Subject Page Mouse 23 Keyboard 24 Hard Drive 25 Optical Drive 26 Card Reader 30 Graphics Card 31 Sound Card 32 IEEE 1394 Fire Wire 33 USB Port 34 Network 35 Parallel Int...

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Page 29: ...oll wheel located in between the left and right mouse buttons This button can be used to scroll through documents or internet pages Use the mouse on flat even surface If the mouse should move quickly...

Page 30: ...tions In 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 charac...

Page 31: ...in loss of data Usually your hard disc drive is divided into more partitions but there can also be some minor variations In your first partition Boot you will find your operating system application pr...

Page 32: ...ect the external MEDION HDDrive 2go ultra speed hard drive simply and without complications not in cluded As in the case of a USB memory pen connection takes place with a restarted oper ating system T...

Page 33: ...y media is excluded from warranty and any repair will be charged 1 Push the eject button Diagram reference B on the right of the optical drive to open the tray 2 Place the disc on the tray so that it...

Page 34: ...movie industry as an action against illegal copies Among the numerous regulations for CSS licensees the most important ones are the country specific playback restrictions In order to facilitate the ge...

Page 35: ...of blank disc the information is burned onto the disc with the laser of the CD DVD Rewriter Therefore these discs are more sensitive than normal CDs Please avoid the following when using recordable re...

Page 36: ...e data is being transferred DO NOT re move a card while the corresponding LED is blinking Here are the types of memory cards you can use Slot Card type Contacts MS SD MC Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro...

Page 37: ...lution 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 x 1080 8 16 32bit 1152 x 864 8 16 32bit 1920 x 1200 8 16 32bit 1280 x 96...

Page 38: ...connections you have the possibility to connect your PC with a 7 1 surround system If you wish to alter the base volume click on the speaker symbol in the task bar Click on Mixer in order to open the...

Page 39: ...echnical Specifications Depending on the application 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...

Page 40: ...or booster will be required 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 speed is 1 5 Mbit s or 12 Mbit s dependi...

Page 41: ...are one modem or one ISDN card among PCs for Internet access Two or more PCs can be connected to play network games or share data Wireless LAN Diagram reference F Your PC is equipped with WLAN The com...

Page 42: ...nd or a broadband modem Check with your retailer to find the best solution for your needs A link to another PC with wireless LAN functionality can also be created without an access point This will all...

Page 43: ...might be the problem Maybe one of the used network boards works with a different speed for example 10 instead 100 Mbit and your network PC is unable to recognize this If necessary set the network dri...

Page 44: ...eive data according to the ITU standard for V 90 transmissions with up 56 Kbit s Since the power output of modems is restricted due to the regulations of some tele communication providers the possible...

Page 45: ...of the operation of your operating sys tem The following themes are dealt with in it Initial steps Welcome Center Innovations Help Support We recommend this reading for beginners and those switching f...

Page 46: ...r will have the possibility of adjusting content optimally to his or her pref erece Following are some of the links View computer details find information about your PC Transfer files and settings use...

Page 47: ...enter as follows if you had closed it after start up 1 Click on Start 2 Select Welcome Center in the program list Windows Vista User Account Control The User account control contributes to the prevent...

Page 48: ...urther information regarding data backup How to Install your Software Please follow the instruction of the software vendor We will describe a typical instal lation Once you insert a CD the installatio...

Page 49: ...en by the program Software Uninstallation In order to remove installed software from your PC follow the next steps 1 Click on Start 2 Click on Control Panel 3 Then select the Programs option 4 Select...

Page 50: ...activation via the internet is acknowledged with an error message you should perform the follow ing steps 1 Please select the telephone activation and click until the related screen ap pears 2 Now cl...

Page 51: ...ter 4 Customer Service Self Help Subject Page Data and System Security 47 System Restore 48 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 52 Troubleshooting 53 Driver Support 55 Transport 56 Cleaning and Care 56 Rec...

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Page 53: ...ystem original configuration Maintenance Programs You can avoid some hardware and software errors with periodic use of two Win dows programs Disc Defragmenter and Disc Cleanup The System Information t...

Page 54: ...ing a recovery point before installing a new software or driver If the system no longer runs stable it will allow you to return to a workable configu ration without deleting newly created documents In...

Page 55: ...e operating system programs or hardware components will be classified as an important up date and automatically selected for installation for you Important updates will be provided to remove known pro...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...loaded Driver Updates or hardware installed by you will be ignored by this Recovery Beware All data on drive C will be erased If necessary backup all required data on drive D Pay careful attention to...

Page 58: ...up is unsuitable if you are not able to recover the data the medium CD R CD RW is defective or no longer available Do I still have to install the enclosed CDs DVDs No All programs are preinstalled The...

Page 59: ...re disconnected from the AC outlet Check all power connections for all devices and all power switches Don t forget to check the main power switch on the back of your PC If you are still experiencing p...

Page 60: ...cards No data can be accessed from the optical drive Check whether the disc is inserted correctly Is the optical drive displayed in Windows Explorer If so insert another disc to test The mouse does no...

Page 61: ...e Can you manually repeat the problem If you have been given a customer number previously please provide this Driver Support This PC has been extensively tested in our laboratories with a large number...

Page 62: ...cleanable parts inside the PC case Before cleaning always turn off the PC and remove the power plug and all connecting cables Clean the PC with a damp lint free cloth Dust can close the fan openings w...

Page 63: ...eplace batteries with a compatible type as recommended by the manufacturer Lithium batteries are hazardous waste and require proper disposal Contact MEDION Customer Care for additional information on...

Page 64: ...discharged Remove promptly the used batteries from the device Replace all batteries with new batteries of the same type at the same time Insulate the terminal parts with tape or similar at the storag...

Page 65: ...lass 1 By opening the PC housing you will gain access to laser devices of up to La ser Class 3b When removing and or opening laser devices the following guidelines must be observed The CD ROM CDRW DVD...

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Page 67: ...Safety Connecting Operation Help Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page Standards 63 Index 65...

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Page 69: ...harmonic current emissions equip ment input current up to and including 16 A per phase EN 61000 3 3 Limits Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment wi...

Page 70: ...ntial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio commu...

Page 71: ...nner described below within the limited warranty period If MEDION determines a defect covered by this limited warranty MEDION will at its Option repair or replace the product This limited warranty ext...

Page 72: ...19 Customer service 53 D Data and system security 47 Data security 47 Directories 25 Disc drive 27 Driver support 55 E Electrical safety 63 Electromagnetic compatibility 63 Ergonomics 9 F Factory Sett...

Page 73: ...bar 18 Q Quality ii R Recovery Factory Settings 51 Restore 51 S SD 30 Secure Digital 30 Serial number i Set up location 8 SmartMedia 30 Software uninstallation 43 Sound card 32 Standards Electrical sa...

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