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Keep these instructions with your computer at all times. The 

proper set up, use and care can help extend the life of your 
computer. In the event that you transfer ownership of this 

computer, please provide these instructions to the new 
owner.  
This manual is divided into sections to help you locate the 
information you require.  Along with the Table of Contents at 

the beginning of this manual, an Index has been provided to 
help you find topical information. 
If you want to start up your PC immediately, please read the 

chapters 

Operational Safety

 (page 3) and 

Setting up and 

Getting Started

 (page 11).  

We strongly recommend you read this entire manual to en-
sure the proper set-up and operation of your PC.  
Many application programs incorporate extensive help func-
tions.  As a general rule, you can access help functions by 

pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions will be 
available to you while you are using the Microsoft Windows

®

 

operating system or the respective application program. 
We strongly recommend that you read the Online Manual for 
your PC, which can be found in the 

Start Menu

.  

 

Information about your PC 

This interactive manual is designed to provide additional in-
formation about your PC as well as useful links accessible via 

the World Wide Web.  

Windows

xp

 invites you to a 

tour

 (notes on the task bar) to 

familiarize yourself with the operating system. We listed fur-
ther useful sources of information starting on page 64. 

Summary of Contents for PC MT6 MED MT Series

Page 1: ...recommend you read this entire manual to en sure the proper set up and operation of your PC Many application programs incorporate extensive help func tions As a general rule you can access help functi...

Page 2: ...ap plications relating to both work and leisure We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer Thank you for choosing our products 2002 Medion All rights reserved Microsoft MS DOS and Windows ar...

Page 3: ...a USB Keyboard 17 Connecting a PS 2 Mouse 17 Connecting a USB Mouse 17 Connecting Parallel Devices 18 Connecting Serial Devices 18 Modem ISDN Connection 19 LAN Connection 20 Connecting Devices to the...

Page 4: ...mance characteristics 52 Current image playback frequencies 52 Connecting the PC to a Television 53 System Requirements 54 The Radio TV Tuner Card 55 The Sound Card 55 Audio Configuration 56 The MIDI...

Page 5: ...g 79 Localize the Cause 79 Errors And Possible Causes 80 Driver Support 81 Additional Support 81 Cleaning and Care 82 Recycling and Disposal 82 Transporting the PC 83 Upgrades and Repairs 83 Notes for...

Page 6: ...vi...

Page 7: ...1 C Ch ha ap pt te er r 1 1 Safety and Maintenance Subject Page Operational Safety 3 Data Security 4 Important Additional Safety Instructions 5...

Page 8: ...S SA AF FE ET TY Y A AN ND D M MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E 2...

Page 9: ...ad to elec tric shock or an electrical short circuit or fire that will damage your PC Connect the PC ONLY to an earthed easy accessible power socket For disconnecting the PC from the mains unplug the...

Page 10: ...when the power cord or the attached plug is worn or damaged Have the defective power cord replaced with an original cable Never try to repair a defective cable the housing of the PC is damaged or liqu...

Page 11: ...om lightning Do not use the telephone modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They m...

Page 12: ...S SA AF FE ET TY Y A AN ND D M MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E 6...

Page 13: ...C Ch ha ap pt te er r 2 2 Setting Up Getting Started Subject Page Included with Your PC 9 Setting Up 11 Positioning the Monitor 11 Set Up Location 13 Front connectors 14 Connecting 15 Getting Started...

Page 14: ...S SE ET TT TI IN NG G U UP P G GE ET TT TI IN NG G S ST TA AR RT TE ED D 8...

Page 15: ...ide your PC s serial number when contacting a customer service representative Your PC bundle should include the following components 1 x PC and power cord 1 x Windows compatible keyboard 1 x Mouse 1 x...

Page 16: ...S SE ET TT TI IN NG G U UP P G GE ET TT TI IN NG G S ST TA AR RT TE ED D 10...

Page 17: ...Detailed below are additional guidelines on setting up your PC POSITIONING THE MONITOR Ensure that the monitor is set up in such a way that reflec tions glare and light darkness contrast are avoided...

Page 18: ...rect 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 thighs Your feet should rest flat on t...

Page 19: ...functions or damage to the PC To prevent damage to your PC from a fall place and op erate the PC and all connected units on a stable bal anced and vibration free surface AMBIENT TEMPERATURE The PC can...

Page 20: ...RS Here is how you can access the optional card reader and some further connectors on the front of your PC casing Diagram the same Please press this button to slide down the cover Push carefully the c...

Page 21: ...itor while your PC is powered off Some devices can be connected while your PC is in use These devices usually have a USB or IEEE 1394 connector Please follow the appropriate instructions for each devi...

Page 22: ...R D Dr ra aw wi in ng g r re ef fe er re en nc ce e W W If your graphics card has two blue VGA sockets you can use either port to connect to the monitor Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fi...

Page 23: ...st the Display Features to your monitor CONNECTING A PS 2 KEYBOARD D Dr ra aw wi in ng g r re ef fe er re en nc ce e R R Connect the keyboard to the left blue PS 2 port If you want to connect a USB Ke...

Page 24: ...sh to use a scanner which also connects to the PC via the parallel interface follow the instructions above With the PC parallel port in use the printer can be connected di rectly to the scanner You wi...

Page 25: ...r to the Modem section ATTENTION Please observe that the modem may only be connected to an analog telephone line The connection of a digital system ISDN etc to an analog telephone line can possibly ca...

Page 26: ...or further information refer to chapter The Network starting at page 59 CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE GAMING PORT D Dr ra aw wi in ng g r re ef fe er re en nc ce e G G The multi pin orange gaming port G c...

Page 27: ...te a connecting cable for exter nal audio sources i e stereo system keyboard synthesizer 1 Connect the cable with the 3 5 mm stereo jack plug to the light blue colored socket reference J 2 If you want...

Page 28: ...CE VIDEO INLET D Dr ra aw wi in ng g r re ef fe er re en nc ce e K K C Ci in nc ch h L L S S V Vi id de eo o Your PC may be fitted with a TV input depending on the model you selected You can transfer...

Page 29: ...socket must be in the vicinity of the PC and within reach of the power cables DO NOT stretch the power cables tightly to reach a power socket In order to disconnect your PC from the power source or s...

Page 30: ...pressing the Switch drawing reference X2 to position 1 Attention Even with switch set to off mode 0 some parts of the PC remain under voltage To com pletely disconnect the PC from all power sources u...

Page 31: ...ease read through the license agreement carefully It contains important legal information on the use of your software In order to see the full text use the mouse and the scroll bar to move downwards u...

Page 32: ...nd the entries to every program installed on your PC Here too you can edit entries with the right mouse key Information about your PC Click on this button once with the left mouse key to receive impor...

Page 33: ...K KT TO OP P 27 Logged in user This shows the logged in user The image is changed by clicking on it Control Panel This is the central control of your computer Here you are able to configure your compu...

Page 34: ...S SE ET TT TI IN NG G U UP P G GE ET TT TI IN NG G S ST TA AR RT TE ED D 28...

Page 35: ...eration Subject Page The Keyboard 31 The Hard Drive 39 The Card Reader 41 The Optical Drive CD DVD CDRW 42 The Graphics Card 52 The Radio TV Tuner Card 55 The Sound Card 55 The USB Port 57 IEEE 1394 F...

Page 36: ...O OP PE ER RA AT TI IO ON N 30...

Page 37: ...schematic On the base of the keyboard are two folding feet that let you adjust the angle of the keyboard THE QWERTY KEYBOARD The QWERTY keyboard consists of keys with numeric alpha numeric and special...

Page 38: ...e ENTER key in the number pad has the same function as the RETURN key THE SHIFT AND CAPS LOCK KEYS There are two SHIFT keys which are identified by a wide arrow pointing upward When the SHIFT key is p...

Page 39: ...is deleted If there are any characters to the right of the cur sor then these are moved one space to the left with the cur sor The SPACEBAR is the long unmarked key on the bottom row of the keyboard P...

Page 40: ...y The right Alt key operates in a similar way but selects certain special characters The Ctrl key like the Alt key carries out program functions Useful key combinations software dependent Key Combinat...

Page 41: ...and may differ from program to program In combi nation with the control key Ctrl the cursor control keys may offer additional functions The Insert key changes the keyboard to the insert character mod...

Page 42: ...s key only works under MS DOS with the corresponding setting Under Windows the screen is copied as a graphic to the clipboard The Break key allows data output on screen to be halted and restarted by t...

Page 43: ...eys will be found in the manuals of the respective software pro grams Help is usually called up via the F1 key The left and right Windows keys with the Windows banner are used to call up the Windows o...

Page 44: ...ltimedia keys These keys have the following functions The Internet key will launch your Internet browser application The Email key will launch your Email application The Search key will launch your pr...

Page 45: ...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 D and E Never switch off th...

Page 46: ...e files are hidden for safety reasons C Programs As the name suggests in this directory pro grams install the files belonging to the application C Windows The main directory of Windows This is where t...

Page 47: ...to the use of the Card Reader Slot Card type Contacts Top left SD Secure Digital MMC MultiMediaCard point to bottom Top right Memory Stick point to bottom Bottom left CF Compact Flash IBM Microdrive p...

Page 48: ...f the CD ROM drive to open the tray 2 Place the disk on the tray so that it lays flat with the la bel facing upward 3 Press the eject button again to close the tray Many CD s start automatically when...

Page 49: ...t Disc CD was introduced in 1982 Who could imagined doing without the CD as a storage me dium for data multimedia computer games and video now A CD can hold up to 700 MB of data but that amount is too...

Page 50: ...tle tracks Greater picture quality than VHS or SVHS Time frame navigation and picture stills Selection of different camera angles in some media Parental Control in which certain scenes or an en tire f...

Page 51: ...cally 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 m...

Page 52: ...radiation by direct sunlight UVA UVB scratches and damage to the disk surface extreme temperatures COLORS OF BLANK CDS Blank CDs have a reflective layer silver or gold and a col ored synthetic layer t...

Page 53: ...between the tracks of the source CD Using the software in cluded with your PC however can help you make backup copies of virtually any CD type The following table contains a list of CD types that can...

Page 54: ...format requires the nero InCD program WHAT DOES MEAN Boot CD See El Torito Buffer Underrun Due to an empty intermediate buffer the con tinuous flow of data to the CD RW has been interrupted and data h...

Page 55: ...ISO 9660 other OS HFS Hierarchical File System for Apple MacOS Image Image of a CD or a partition structure ISO 9660 CD ROM file system specified in 1984 Level 1 8 3 name convention ABCD1234 EXT Leve...

Page 56: ...D click the right hand mouse key on the appropriate CD ROM drive in the Explorer and select properties You can select a ses sion from the file card data carrier On the fly This write procedure does no...

Page 57: ...ession CDs all tracks are written onto the CD in one working process The TOC and the connections are written be tween the data blocks and cause a pause of approx 2 seconds between the songs UDF Univer...

Page 58: ...splay vertical image playback frequencies of between 60 Hz and 240 Hz Resolution Colors Resolution Colors 640 x 480 8 16 32 bit 1600 x 900 8 16 32 bit 800 x 600 8 16 32 bit 1600 x 1200 8 16 32 bit 102...

Page 59: ...et Diagram the same VGA connectors S video Output Composite Video Output Cinch In order to connect your TV to the PC you will need an S Video cable or a composite video cable This cable is not include...

Page 60: ...indows to fully load 4 In the Display Properties program set up the con figuration 5 End configuration by clicking on OK SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS If you wish to use the graphics card in another PC that PC...

Page 61: ...se a different modem or ISDN board the built in modem TV Tuner Combo board must not be removed or plugged into a different slot The built in modem TV Tuner Combo board only works properly in the inten...

Page 62: ...is equipped with a surround sound you can set it with the enclosed software as required 1 Double click this icon The Audio Configuration Utility will be launched To set up your sound system according...

Page 63: ...er program The sequence is edited in the PC and stored as a MIDI File The PC controls the MIDI equipment sound creation of keyboard Sampler etc To be able to work with MIDI you will need an adapter ca...

Page 64: ...CHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Depending on the application the maximum data transfer is about 100 200 or 400 Mbit s corre sponding to a data throughput of up to 50 MB per second The device can be plugged in...

Page 65: ...S A NETWORK A network means connecting your PC to another or several other PCs Users can transfer information and data between computers and share resources such as printers modems and hard disk drive...

Page 66: ...distributor Hub or Switch and a Patch cable 3 All connected PCs need a networking operating system That s the case with Windows 4 All network PCs must speak the same language to un derstand one anothe...

Page 67: ...ically You can call these settings in the input request with ipconfig all 6 The correct protocols must be enabled to make shared access possible This requires the installation of the server File and p...

Page 68: ...t might be the problem Maybe one of the used network boards works with a different speed e g 10 instead 100 Mbit and your network computer is unable to recognize this If necessary set the network driv...

Page 69: ...o the regulations of some telecommunication providers the possible maximum download speed can be restricted The actual speed may be dependent on the online conditions and other factors Data sent from...

Page 70: ...t the operat ing system We recommend that all beginning users or users of previous versions of Windows read this information WINDOWS XP HELP AND SUPPORT An answer to almost every question can be found...

Page 71: ...appear you will also get to the dia log window via the icon for New arrange ment or the key combination CTRL N where you can start the Wizard Then click on the button Wizard on the right side WRITING...

Page 72: ...rd your hard disk The software included in delivery is already pre installed in the factory Note If your operating system is configured that the installation procedure accepts only signed drivers defa...

Page 73: ...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 activate this function An example for the manual installation...

Page 74: ...on 3 Then select the following program Select the respective program start the deinstallation and follow the instructions on the screen If the system becomes unstable due to a certain software or dri...

Page 75: ...a special 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 ar...

Page 76: ...wer 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 E...

Page 77: ...Help 73 Data and System Security 73 System Recovery 74 Restoring the Factory Settings 75 FAQ Questions frequently asked 76 Customer Service 79 Troubleshooting 79 Driver Support 81 Additional Support...

Page 78: ...C CU US ST TO OM ME ER R S SE ER RV VI IC CE E S SE EL LF F H HE EL LP P 72...

Page 79: ...ting 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 System Info...

Page 80: ...rkable con figuration without deleting newly created documents In the next paragraph read your options for a repair of an incorrect installation CORRECTION Windowsxp includes various functions ensurin...

Page 81: ...nter installations or other additional software must be reinstalled You will also need to enter the Product Key Li cense Number again Attention If you delete the directory E Recover or the files locat...

Page 82: ...een installed you install the software to another computer What is the Windows activation Your operating instructions include a chapter about this subject How do I perform a data backup Use the progra...

Page 83: ...mended This method should be chosen as the last resort Read chapter System recovery on page 74 con cerning the alternatives possible Why is the boot partition missing when booting from the support ap...

Page 84: ...C CU US ST TO OM ME ER R S SE ER RV VI IC CE E S SE EL LF F H HE EL LP P 78...

Page 85: ...PC and check all cable connections Check the connections to peripherals Do not exchange cables even though they may look similar The polarity in those cables may be different When it is confirmed that...

Page 86: ...nd time Check that Regional Settings are set to English Brit ish United Kingdom No data can be accessed from the CD ROM Drive Check whether the CD is inserted correctly Is the CD ROM Drive E displayed...

Page 87: ...Driver updates and the latest information on your product are available on the Internet Visit Medion on the Web at www medion com ADDITIONAL SUPPORT If the suggestions in the above section have not s...

Page 88: ...RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL This PC and its packaging was produced mostly from materi als which can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and be professionally recycled After its use the com...

Page 89: ...an appropriate Service Engineer Please contact our Ser vice Center if you are experiencing technical problems with your PC NOTES FOR SERVICE ENGINEERS Before opening the housing disconnect the PC from...

Page 90: ...ices of Laser Class 1 to Laser Class 3b may be used in the PC Where the PC housing remains closed the device meets the requirements of Laser Class 1 By opening the PC housing you will gain access to l...

Page 91: ...5 5 Appendix Subject Page Standards 87 Electromagnetic Compatibility 87 Electrical Safety 88 Ergonomics 88 Noise Emission 88 Supplementary Information 88 FCC Compliance Statement 89 Declaration of Co...

Page 92: ...A AP PP PE EN ND DI IX X 86...

Page 93: ...emissions equipment 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 with a rated current...

Page 94: ...EN ISO 9241 8 Ergonomic requirements for office work with vis ual display terminals VDTs Requirements for displayed colors NOISE EMISSION ISO 7779 ISO 9296 Acoustics Measurement of airborne noise emit...

Page 95: ...rticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to c...

Page 96: ...o the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation ac cepted d...

Page 97: ...rograms and data before shipping this PC for repair under the warranty agreement Do not leave any media in the disk drives Products shipped without accessories will be returned without accessories Any...

Page 98: ...ranty statement is inconsistent with local law certain disclaimers and limitations of this statement may not apply to the customer MAKING COPIES OF THIS MANUAL This manual contains information protect...

Page 99: ...Data Security 4 Data CD 47 Declaration of Conformity 90 Directories 40 Disk at once 48 DVD Technology 43 E F Electrical Safety 88 Electromagnetic Compatibility 87 EMC 87 Ergonomics 88 Execution of the...

Page 100: ...tore 75 Restoring Factory Settings 75 S Safety Instructions 1 SD 41 Sector 51 Secure Digital 41 Serial Number ii Service Engineers 83 Session 51 SmartMedia 41 Software Deinstallation 68 Sound Card 55...

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