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35.5 cm / 14‘‘ Notebook

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for Akoya S4403

Page 1: ...35 5 cm 14 Notebook Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ... Supply 13 4 7 Notes on the Battery 14 4 8 Cabling 14 4 9 Information about the Touchpad 15 4 10 Protecting the Display 16 4 11 Data backup 17 4 12 Ergonomics 17 5 Included with your Notebook 19 6 Unpacking 19 7 Views and description of the controls 20 7 1 Open Notebook 20 7 2 Left Side 21 7 3 Right Side 21 7 4 Bottom View 22 7 5 Stand Mode 22 7 6 Tablet Mode 22 7 7 Presentation Mode 23 8 Operatin...

Page 3: ...flash memory 36 21 1 Safety information 36 21 2 Replacing in built flash memory 36 21 3 Inserting a flash memory 37 22 Securing Your Notebook 37 22 1 Password Setting Power on 37 22 2 Fingerprint Sensor optional 38 23 Resetting the notebook to its Factory Settings 38 23 1 System recovery with PowerRecover optional 39 23 2 System Restore with Windows Recovery Options 40 24 UEFI Configuration 41 24 ...

Page 4: ...difying and Repair 46 27 1 Notes for Service Technicians 46 28 Disposal 47 29 Information on Display Errors 47 29 1 European EN ISO 9241 307 Class II Standard 47 30 Service information 49 31 Legal Notice 50 32 Index 51 ...

Page 5: ...ese operating instructions They are an essential component of the product 1 1 Explanation of Symbols If a block of text is marked with one of the warning symbols listed below the hazard described in that text must be avoided to prevent the potential consequences described there from occurring DANGER Warning of immediate risk of fatal injury WARNING Warning danger of electric shock WARNING Warning ...

Page 6: ...e EC directives Due to the 5 GHz frequency range of the used wireless LAN solution use in EU countries is only permitted inside buildings Indoor use Devices with this symbol are only suitable for use indoors Fig A Fig B Polarity symbols On devices with barrel connectors these symbols indicate the polarity of the plug There are two variants for the polarity either the inner contact is positive and ...

Page 7: ... 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 2 EU Declaration of Conformity MEDION AG hereby declares that this product conforms with the essential requirements and the remaining relevant regulations RE Directive 2014 53 EU Ecodesign Directive 2009 125 EC RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU Full declaration...

Page 8: ...alta NL Netherlands NO Norway PL Poland PT Portugal RO Romania SI Slovenia SK Slovakia TR Turkey FI Finland SE Sweden CH Switzerland UK United Kingdom HR Croatia 2 1 Information on WLAN Frequency range 2 4 GHz 5 GHz Wi Fi standard 802 11 a b g n ac Encryption WEP WPA WPA2 Frequency range MHz Channel Max transmission power dBm WLAN 2 4 Ghz 2400 2483 5 1 13 20 WLAN 5 Ghz 5150 5250 36 48 23 WLAN 5 Gh...

Page 9: ...operate electronics This device may be used by children over the age of 8 and by persons with limited physical sensory or mental abilities or by those without experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the device and understand the ensuing dangers Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device Cleaning and user maintena...

Page 10: ...service life Liquids penetrating the device may impair the electrical safety of the product Avoid exposing the device to water droplets or spray and do not place anything containing water e g vases on or near the device Do not pour any fluids into the device In order to avoid any damage to the device ensure that the plug contacts do not come into contact with water under any circumstances If this ...

Page 11: ... noises can be heard coming from the mains adapter or the notebook or you notice smoke rising from the notebook or mains adapter the AC adapter or the attached power cable or plug is burnt or damaged Replace faulty mains cables mains adaptors only with original parts These parts should not be repaired under any circumstances the device housing is damaged or liquid has penetrated into the device Ha...

Page 12: ...ts are processed It is also not permitted to use this device in those areas where the air is polluted with fine particles e g flour dust or sawdust Keep your notebook and all connected devices away from moisture and avoid dust heat and 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 ...

Page 13: ... at temperatures between 0 C and 60 C In the event of storage for a longer period the notebook can be stored between 0 C and 25 C although storage at 20 C 5 C is recommended During a thunderstorm unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet For extra safety we recommend using an overvoltage protection device to prevent the notebook from sustaining damage as a result of power surges or lightning stri...

Page 14: ...y from your notebook via the AC adapter pull the plug from the power outlet Plug the notebook s AC adapter into AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz earthed sockets only If you are not sure about the power supply at the set up location please ask your electricity supplier For extra safety we recommend using an overvoltage protection device surge protector to prevent your notebook from sustaining damage as a resul...

Page 15: ...e it cannot be readily replaced by the user themselves In this case the battery must be replaced by a service technician 4 8 Cabling Position the cables so that they cannot be stepped on or might cause a risk for tripping To avoid damaging the cables do not place any objects on them Do not connect peripheral devices such as keyboards mouse and monitor etc when the notebook is switched on to avoid ...

Page 16: ...any interference radiation Remove any unnecessary cables from your notebook to avoid possible interference 4 9 Information about the Touchpad NOTICE Risk of damage The touchpad is a highly sensitive input device and it will respond to a light touch and minimal pressure Never use undue force to operate the touchpad as this could damage or destroy it The touchpad is operated with the thumb or anothe...

Page 17: ...ing the position and closing it If the screen breaks there is a danger of injury If this happens pick up the shattered pieces wearing protective gloves and send them to your service centre for professional disposal Finally wash your hands with soap as the pieces may have been contaminated with chemicals Avoid contact between the display and hard objects e g buttons wristwatch The touch display sho...

Page 18: ...o the window is also incorrect as the contrast between the dark screen and the bright daylight can cause problems for the eyes to adjust and result in problems The parallel line of vision should also be maintained in relation to artificial lighting equipment In other words the same criteria and principles apply where the workspace is illuminated with artificial light Where space restrictions make ...

Page 19: ...ot bent at an angle of more than 10 where possible Make sure that your wrists are not resting on the table edge itself Legs your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly down Your lower legs should form an angle with your thighs of approximately 90 Your feet should be resting flat on the floor Use a foot rest if you need one but first make sure that your seat height has been adjusted correct...

Page 20: ...ice Department Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 7 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing notebook with battery AC adapter Instruction Manual Warranty documents 6 Unpacking Choose a suitable place to set up the device before unpacking it Remove all the packaging material Please keep the packaging material in a safe place and only use this to ...

Page 21: ...21 7 Views and description of the controls 7 1 Open Notebook 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 1 Webcam 2 Microphones 3 Touch screen 4 Operating and Status LEDs 5 Keyboard 6 Fingerprint Sensor optional 7 Touchpad ...

Page 22: ... level of over 95 11 E series USB 3 1 port Type C with DisplayPort function only with a suitable adapter not included in the scope of delivery S series USB 3 1 port Type C with DisplayPort function charge function only with a suitable adapter not included in the scope of delivery 12 Audio combi connection Mic in headphones 7 3 Right Side 13 14 15 13 ON OFF switch 14 microSD Card Slot 15 USB Port 2...

Page 23: ... To use the notebook in stand mode open it and turn it over so that it is standing on the keyboard Set up the display In this mode keyboard and touchpad are disabled 7 6 Tablet Mode Flip down the screen to switch to tablet mode In this mode keyboard and touchpad are disabled ...

Page 24: ...l you have reached a comfortable viewing angle The screen is automatically rotated NOTICE Risk of damage Using too much force to fold the screen can damage the screen or the hinges Carefully fold the screen without using force Do not exert too much force on the corners of the screen at the top left and right Now set up the notebook like a tent on a stable and secure surface You can continue to per...

Page 25: ...therwise data may be lost To protect the HDD SSD you should always wait for 5 seconds after switching off the notebook before switching it back on again 10 Preparation for Starting Up To operate your notebook safety and ensure a long service life you have to read the Operational Safety chapter at the beginning of this manual All operating software is already fully preinstalled on the notebook so t...

Page 26: ...Open up the display as described above and press the on off switch Follow the instructions on the screen Step by step instructions will guide you through the process to be followed The welcome procedure takes you through several screens and dialogues Select your desired language and then the corresponding country settings Connect to the Internet if you have a properly equipped Internet connection ...

Page 27: ...nd also charges the battery Your battery will also be charged while you work on your notebook with the AC adapter connected The AC adapter also consumes power when the notebook is not connected to it You should therefore always remove the AC adapter plug from the wall outlet when it is not connected to the notebook Make sure that you only use the supplied mains adapter with this notebook 12 Changi...

Page 28: ...ts you to sign out 16 Click Sign out now The language you have added becomes the Windows display language when you sign in again 17 At this point wait until Windows has completed the installation 13 General Handling of Rechargeable Batteries When handling rechargeable batteries it is important to ensure that they are correctly used and charged so that the capacity of the battery is fully utilised ...

Page 29: ...switched on the charging process takes significantly longer The charging process is interrupted if the temperature gets too high Left click on the battery symbol in the taskbar to display the battery status and if necessary use the F1 key to open Windows Help 13 1 3 Discharging the Battery Operate the notebook on battery power until it turns itself off due to low battery charge NOTICE Loss of data...

Page 30: ...ry pack or switch off the wall outlet 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 feature has been preset to behave in the following ways when the system is ...

Page 31: ... folding it open adjusting the position and closing it The opening and closing of the display can be assigned different functions e g power save hibernate and shut down via Settings System Mains operation and Power save 15 2 Touch Screen Your device is supplied with a touch sensitive screen Please follow the instructions below in order to optimise its use NOTICE Risk of damage Improper handling ma...

Page 32: ...eys means that the range of functions available to you is the same as on a conventional Windows keyboard Some functions are entered using the Fn key standard on most notebooks 16 1 1 Specific Keyboard Shortcuts Description Fn ESC Sleep The notebook goes into power saving mode after pressing this keyboard shortcut Fn F1 Brightness down Reduces the brightness of the display Fn F2 Brightness up Incre...

Page 33: ... Fn F12 Scroll This key combination activates deactivates the scroll function Many applications use this function to scroll the screen without moving the cursor 16 2 Touchpad NOTICE Risk of damage If unsuitable objects are used to control the device this could permanently damage the touchpad Do not use any sharp objects e g a pen ...

Page 34: ...airment to hearing Listening through earphones or headphones at excessive volume levels as well as changes to the basic settings of the equaliser drivers software or operating system generates excessive acoustic pressure and can lead to damage or loss of hearing Beforepressingplay setthevolumetothelowestsetting Start playback and increase the volume to a comfortable level 18 Network Operation 18 1...

Page 35: ...g the remote station 18 2 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 listed below Creating a wireless Internet connection us...

Page 36: ... consumables and must be replaced after a long period of use You will find information on write protection for your memory card in the relevant operating instructions 20 USB Port The universal serial bus is a standard for connecting input devices scanners and other peripherals The USB 3 1 ports are fully backwards compatible Due to the arrangement of the contacts the plug will only fit into the so...

Page 37: ...t and damage the notebook After installation take care to ensure that the cover is refitted correctly 21 2 Replacing in built flash memory Proceed as follows Switch off the notebook by shutting it down normally Turn the notebook over and place it on a stable and level surface to prevent the notebook from falling Remove the screw from the base of the notebook Remove the screw in the slot and remove...

Page 38: ...grated if this is already formatted or contains data In the event of problems with the installation of the additional memory read chapter FAQ frequently asked questions 22 Securing Your Notebook 22 1 Password Setting Power on You can protect your notebook against unauthorised use with a power on password On switching on the notebook a password prompt will appear on the screen The password is set u...

Page 39: ...Add another button in the pop up window to scan another fingerprint Once all of the fingerprints have been read click tap on the Close button in the pop up window to conclude the process 22 2 2 Removing the fingerprints Open the Start menu and click tap on Settings Accounts Sign in options Click tap on the Remove button under the heading Fingerprint in the section Windows Hello 23 Resetting the no...

Page 40: ...escue USB disk Create a support USB storage medium Update your PC without damaging your data Updates the device with the help of the Windows recovery options Keep my files All apps and settings will be deleted while personal data will be retained Remove everything All data apps and settings will be deleted Restore The device will be restarted and reset to the factory settings Reset to HDD user dat...

Page 41: ...x will now open select the recovery option Keep my files to refresh your notebook 23 2 2 How to Reset your Notebook Open the start menu Select the Settings app from the list Tap or click on Update Security Tap or click on the menu option Recovery Tap or click on Get started A dialogue box will now open select the recovery option Remove everything to completely reinstall Windows NOTICE Loss of data...

Page 42: ...ration 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 configuration 25 FAQs Frequently Asked Questions How do I activate Windows Windows is activated automatically as soon as an Internet connection is established The time is incorrect Click with the right mouse button on the clock i...

Page 43: ... can have various causes The operating light on off switch does not light up and the Notebook is in hibernation Solution Press the on off switch The Notebook turns itself off during operation The battery may be fully discharged Plug the Notebook in using the AC adapter and charge the battery The Notebook cannot be switched on If you are running the Notebook on battery check that it is fully charge...

Page 44: ... Hardware Problems Malfunctions can sometimes have quite trivial causes but they may also be the result of defective components We have included a brief troubleshooting guide below which may help to solve any problems If these tips don t do the trick then we ll be more than pleased to help you out Just give us a call 26 2 Find the Cause Start by carefully checking all the cable connections If the ...

Page 45: ...6 5 Transport Please note the following information if you wish to transport the Notebook Switch the notebook off After transporting the notebook wait until the appliance has reached room temperature before switching it on Large changes in temperature or fluctuations in humidity can cause moisture build up within the notebook due to condensation This can cause an electrical short circuit Always us...

Page 46: ...chpad e g glass cleaner Under no circumstances must liquids penetrate inside the device as this may cause damage Do not expose the screen to strong sunlight or ultraviolet light NOTICE Risk of damage To avoid damaging the device never allow the plug contacts to come into contact with water If this nevertheless happens it is essential that the plug contacts are rubbed dry before using the device ag...

Page 47: ... notebook should only be carried out by qualified specialists If you do not have the necessary qualifications have the work carried out by a qualified service technician Please contact your customer service department if you have technical problems with your notebook If a repair must be carried out please contact only our authorised service partners 27 1 Notes for Service Technicians Only service ...

Page 48: ...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 varied from one manufacturer to the next When handling warranty issues for all of its display products MEDION therefore adheres to the strict ...

Page 49: ...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 ISO 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 3 1280 x 10...

Page 50: ...u can also contact our Service team via our hotline or by post Opening times Hotline number UK Mon Fri 08 00 20 00 Sat Sun 10 00 16 00 0333 3213106 Hotline number Ireland 1 800 992508 Service address MEDION Electronics Ltd 120 Faraday Park Faraday Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF Wiltshire United Kingdom You can download this and many other sets of operating instruc tions from our service portal at www...

Page 51: ...ight Mechanical electronic and any other forms of reproduction are prohibited without the written permission of the manufacturer Copyright is owned by the distributing company MEDION AG Am Zehnthof 77 45307 Essen Germany Please note that you cannot use the address above for returns Please always con tact our Customer Service team first ...

Page 52: ... restore 39 Factory Settings 38 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 41 I Included with your Notebook 19 K Keyboard 31 Shortcuts 31 L Licence Agreement 25 N Network Operation 33 Requirements 34 Wi Fi Wireless Network 33 Notes for Service Technicians 46 O Operational Safety 9 P Pixel Defect Types 48 Power Management Power Options 29 Power Supply 24 On Off Switch 24 Preparation for Starting Up 24 Proper U...

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