Medion Akoya P6624 manual

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    Not ebook MEDION ® AK OY A ® P6624 User m an ual 40035266 Medion AG, 45307 Ess en, Germany Medion Electronics Lt d. 120 F arada y Park, F ar aday Road, Dor can Swindon SN3 5JF , Wiltshir e United King dom Hotline: 0871 - 376 10 20 (Costs 7p/min fr om a BT landline, mobile costs may be higher) F AX: 01793 - 715 716 www .medion.co.uk[...]

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    i Notes on This Manual Keep these instructions with your computer at all times. Th e proper setup, use and care can help extend the life of yo ur computer. In t he event that you transfer ownership of this computer, please provide these in structions to the new owner. This manual is divided into sec tions to help you find the in formation you requi[...]

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    ii Quality Medion has selected the compone n ts in this computer for their high level of functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability. Through ba lanced hardware and software design we are able to provide you with an innovative person al computer useful for applications relatin g to both work and leisure. We are please d t o welcome you as ou[...]

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    iii T able of C ont ents Safety and Ma intenanc e ........................................................................ 1  Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 3  Data Security ..........................................................................................[...]

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    iv Display ......................................................................................................... 34  Opening and Closing the Display ............................................................. 34  Screen Resolution ..................................................................................... 34  Appearance and[...]

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    v Windows® 7 - User Account Control .................................................... 64  Windows® 7 – Control Panel ............................................................... 65  Windows Media Center ............................................................................ 66  Installation of Software ......................[...]

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    1 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Chapter 1 Safety and Maintenance Subject Page Safety Instructions ............................................................. 3 Data Security ...................................................................... 3 Setup Location .................................................................... 4 Ambi[...]

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    Safety Instructions 2[...]

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    Safety Instructions 3 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Saf ety Instructions Please follow the instructions in this sectio n for the safe operation of your notebo ok:  Do not allow small children t o play un attended with electrical equipment..  Keep the packing mat erials, such as plas tic away from c hildren. The danger of suffocatio[...]

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    Safety Instructions 4 Data Security Attention! Every time you update your data make back-up co pies on an external storage medium. The supplier does not assume liability for data loss or damage to data storage units, and n o claims can be accepted for damages resulting from the loss of data or consequential loss es. Setup Location  Do not keep o[...]

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    Safety Instructions 5 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Ambient Temperature  The notebook is most reli ably operated at an ambient temperature betw een +41° F (5° C) and +95° F (35° C) and at a relative humidity between 20% and 80% (without condensation).  When powered off, the notebook c an be stored at temperatures betwee n +32°[...]

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    Safety Instructions 6 Working in Comfort Sitting in one position fo r long periods can be uncomfortabl e. To minimise the potential for physical discomfort or injury, it’s impor tant that you maintain proper p osture.  Back – While sitting at your work station, make sure your back is supported by the chair’s backrest in an upright pos itio[...]

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    Safety Instructions 7 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Connecting Pay attention to the following information in order to connect your noteb ook correctly: Power Supply  Do not open the power ad apter housing. When the housing is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. It contains no user-serviceable parts.  The electric outle[...]

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    Safety Instructions 8 Cabling  Arrange cables so no one can walk on or trip over them.  Do not place objects on any of the cables.  Do not allow any large forces to be ex erted on the plug-in connections, from the side, for example. This will other wise lead to damage to and in your device.  Do not exert any f orce when connecti ng ca b[...]

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    Safety Instructions 9 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Information about the regulatory compliance according to R&TTE The following remot e equipment has be en supplied with this notebook:  Wireless LAN (optional)  Bluetooth (optional) Due to the capacity of the built-in wireless L AN solution (> 100 mW) the device may only be [...]

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    Safety Instructions 10 Battery Operation To extend the life and pow er of your battery and gu arantee secure operati on, the instructions below should be followed:  Never expose the battery to direct s unlight or heat for long periods.  Do not dispose of the battery by fire.  Disregarding these instructions will lead to damage and u nder s[...]

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    11 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Chapter 2 Views & Handling Subject Page Included with Your Notebook ............................................ 13 Views .................................................................................. 14 Open Notebook ............................................................ 14 Front View .....[...]

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    Included with Your Notebook 12[...]

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    Included with Your Notebook 13 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Included with Y our Not ebook Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 7 days of purchase if any of the following compo nents are missing:  Notebook  Battery  Power adapter with connection cable  OEM version of operating syst em  Documenta[...]

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    Views 14 View s Open Notebook 1 2 3 7 5 8 9 4 6[...]

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    Views 15 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix 1 - Display ................................................................................... (  p. 34) 2 - Power ON/OFF ...................................................................... (  p. 27) 3 - Keyboard .............................................................................[...]

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    Views 16 Right Side 12 - USB Port 2.0 .......................................................................... (  p. 58) 17 - Microphone port* ................................................................. (  p. 51) 18 - Audio Out* / Digital Audio Out (S/P-DIF, optical) ....................................... (  p. 51) 19 - Multimedia[...]

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    Views 17 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Device Indicators LED's indicate the power and operating system states of the notebook. The meaning of each LED is:  Power Indicator This LED lights blue, when the notebook is turned on.  Capital Lock This LED lights when CAPS-Lock has been act i vated. This sets the keyboard to capital l[...]

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    Getting Started 18 Gett ing S tarte d Before you get started using your notebook , first take a few moments to read the important section on Safety . This notebook comes with software fully pre -installed . You do not have to insta ll software fr om any of the discs supplied. How to Start: Step 1  Insert the battery before br inging the notebook[...]

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    Getting Started 19 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix  Connect the supplied power adapte r to the notebook at the notebook power socket ( 11 ) (  ). Connect the power adapter (  ) via a power cord to a free AC power outlet (  ).  Push the display latch to the right with your thumb and then open the display to the desired positi[...]

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    Getting Started 20  Please ensure that the batte ry is inserted and the powe r adapter is connected when operating the notebook for the first time. If you fail to do this, Windows® 7 will not be able to calculate the p erformance index correctly. Note The initial installation may take up to 30 minutes to complete. Do no unplug the notebook from[...]

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    Getting Started 21 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Step 2 The greeting proced ure will guide you t hrough a series of d ialogue boxes. The infor mation in each dialogue box will expl ain the steps that need to be taken. Should you have any questio ns just click on .  License Agreement The greeting proced ure also displays the license ag[...]

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    Getting Started 22 Short Description of the Windows® Desktop  Start Button Clicking the Start button brings up a me nu where you can access hel p, software programs, files, and settings  All Programs All of the software progr ams installed on yo ur notebook are ordinar ily list ed here. Click All Programs to reveal an extensive menu.  Tas[...]

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    Getting Started 23 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix  Control Panel You can use the icons in the Control Panel to change the appearance and functionality of Windows®7. These icons represent options f o r configuring your notebook. You should, however, consult “ Help and Support “ on the potential effect s of certain changes.  Syst[...]

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    Getting Started 24           [...]

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    25 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Chapter 3 Main Components Subject Page Power Supply .................................................................... 27 Display .............................................................................. 34 Data Entry .......................................................................... 39 The[...]

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    Power Supply 26[...]

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    Power Supply 27 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Power Sup pl y On/Off Button Power on or off your not ebook by pressing the on/off button briefly. The power indicator will inform you about th e operat ional status of the notebook. The notebook will always be switched off if the main switch is pressed for more than 4 seconds. Warning! Do no[...]

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    Power Supply 28 Power Adapter Your notebook is supplied with a universal AC power adapt er, which automatically adjusts to the available power source. The fo llowing levels are supp orted: AC 100-240V~/ 50-60 Hz. Plea se follow the power supply safety instructions found on page 3. The power adapter is connected via a power cord to an power outlet. [...]

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    Power Supply 29 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Battery Operation Note Please charge and discharge the new ba ttery completely two to three times in succession. Only then will it achieve its full performance level! Batteries store electrical energ y in thei r cells and then deliver it when needed. The useful life and performance of y our b[...]

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    Power Supply 30 Removing the Battery Push the Safety Lock (  ) to the ‘Unlock’ posi tion, push and hold die eject button (  in order to remove the battery pack, then slide th e batte ry out of the c ompartment (  ). Warning! Do not remove the battery while the note book is running on battery power, this will very likely cause data loss[...]

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    Power Supply 31 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Charging the Battery The battery is charged via the power adapter. If the power adapter is connected, it charges the battery automatically, no matter if the notebook is turned on or off. If the note book i s switched on, the charging process ta kes a significantly longer time. Note The chargi[...]

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    Power Supply 32 Checking the Battery Level In order to check the current level of the batt ery, move the cursor over the power symbol in the taskbar. The symbol of a batter y is displayed during battery operation. You will receive additional infor mation about settings if you doub le click on this symbol. Note If you ignore the warning signal when [...]

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    Power Supply 33 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Power Management Your notebook offers automa t ic and modifiable power saving functions that you can use to maximise battery life and reduce ov erall operating costs. The po wer saving modes are known as sleep mode and hibernate mode. Sleep Mode When in sleep mod e, the contents of the RAM of[...]

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    Display 34 Displa y Opening and Closing the Display The display is locked by means of a special construction of the display hinge so that an additional lock is not necessary. 1. To open, lift the display with your th umb and index finger and position it as desired. Warning! To avoid damage to the TFT D isplay, never open it more t han 120º. Do not[...]

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    Display 35 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Appearance and Personalisation This program offers you the p ossibility of ad justing the presentation on your display. This includes the background image, the scr eensaver, Active Deskto p (web) and additional settings of your display and your graphics card, for example. The program can be starte[...]

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    Display 36 Connecting an External Monitor The notebook has a VGA port ( 13 ) for connecting an ex t ernal monitor. 1. Shut down your notebook. 2. Connect the video signal ca ble of the external monito r to the VGA port of the notebook ( 13 ). Alternatively, you will be able to use the digital HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection ([...]

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    Display 37 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix The external sc reen will be det ermined after the op erating system has be en loaded. Sever al possibilities will be available to you. You will call them up as follows: 1. A right click on the display. 2. Select the Screen Resolution option in the selection window. 3. Select from the following op[...]

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    Display 38 Duplicate the Desktop This Mode duplicates the display of th e notebook on an external monitor. Information The same screen resolution must have been set on bo th devices in the case of this mode. Extend the Desktop An empty Desktop will be shown on the se cond (external) monitor in this mode. Windows from the first screen can be pushed [...]

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    Data Entry 39 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Data Entr y The Keyboard By dual assignment of cer tain keys you have the same range of functions avail able to you as with a normal Windows® keyboard. Some functions are i nput using the Fn key, which is normal on notebook computers. Notebook-Specific Key Combinations Combination Description [...]

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    Data Entry 40 Combination Description Fn + F7 WLAN Enables or disables the wireless LAN function. Fn + F9 Webcam Enables or disables the webcam. Fn +  Increases the volume. Fn +  Decreases the volume. Fn +  Enhances screen brightness. Fn +  Reduces screen brightness.[...]

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    Touchpad 41 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix To u c h p a d The touchpad is positioned in front of the keyboard. The mouse pointer (cursor) follows the direc tion determined on the touchpad by the movement of your finger in the normal mode. Caution! Do not use a ball-point pen or other object on the touchpad as this co uld damage or cause a[...]

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    Touchpad 42 Two-Finger Control Your touchpad supports a two-finger cont rol which can be applied to customized functions. The controls and their functions are described as follows: Illustration Gesture Function Expand / Narrow Zoom out object / Zoom in object Rotation Counter clock-wise rotate object Flick from the left to the right/ Flick from the[...]

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    The Hard Drive 43 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix The Har d Drive The hard drive is the main storage medium combining l arge storag e capacity and rapid data access. The hard drive contains the op erating system of the computer, other app lication programs and backup files. These progr ams and files ar e pre-installed on your notebook, s o[...]

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    The Hard Drive 44 Important Directories In the following we have listed the most important directories and described their content. Attention! Do not delete or modify these directories or their contents since data could be lost or the functionality of the system could be at risk. C: The master directory of drive C: in cludes important files requir[...]

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    The Optical Drive 45 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix The Optic al Driv e Loading a Disc Unlike optical drives of deskto p PC’s optical drives of notebooks retain discs with the help of a locking mechanism. When inserting the disc, you should ta ke care to push the disc right onto the locking mechanism so that it can lock in position. Not[...]

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    The Optical Drive 46 1. Press the eject button at the optical drive to open the tray. 2. Remove the disc from its case without touching the unprinted side if possible. 3. Place the disc on the tray so that it lays flat with the label facing upward and gently push the tray in to close it. The disc will now lie flat on the tray and wi ll engage onto [...]

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    The Optical Drive 47 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Emergency Ejection of a Blocked Disc If the tray fails to open au tomatically, the tray can be op ened manually provided there is an opening for emergency eject ion. Restart your notebook and if the tray is still locked proceed as follows: 1. Shut down Windows® and switch off your noteb[...]

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    The Optical Drive 48 Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter This Section only relates to devices that ha ve been supplied with a CD-RW, a combination drive or a DVD-RW drive. First of all, you receive in formation on the so-called blank dis cs . Recordable/Rewriteable Discs Normal Discs are pressed f rom a digital, glass master and then sea led. I[...]

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    The Sound Card 49 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix The Sound Car d Your notebook has an integrat ed stereo soun d card (on-board) with 16-bit and 3D spatial sound effects (3D). The sound card is compatible with the industry standard Sound Blaster and Microsoft Sound System Version 2.0. Th is guarantees optimal support f or all popular progr[...]

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    The Sound Card 50 External Audio Ports Your notebook has a loudspeaker so you ca n always playback so unds without additional equipment. The use of the external c onnections gives you the opportun ity to connect your notebook to external audio devices. Caution! The use of headphones/ earphones with a high vol ume can lead to lasting damage to your [...]

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    The Sound Card 51 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Microphone In ( 17 ) For recording via an external microphone. Audio Out / Digital Audio Out (S/P-DIF optical) ( 18 ) For sound reproduction with an external surround decoder via an optical cable ( available separately at a specialist shop). For sound reproduction via ex ternal stereo equip[...]

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    The Sound Card 52 Setting the Recording Level To set the desired recording level, go to System control  Sound  Recording and sele ct the source. The button Digital Mic is intended for the integrated mi crophone. If you want to use an external microphone or another recording sour ce (Line In), select the re levant option. Dolby ® Advanced Aud[...]

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    The Network 53 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix The Netw ork What is a Network? A network means connecting your notebook to one or severa l other computers. Users can transfer data between computers and share resources such as printers and hard drive drives. Here are some practical exa mples:  You can exchange E-mail and manage appointme[...]

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    The Network 54 Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is an optional feature. This func tion all ows you to create a wireless n etwork link with an access point or directly with another wireless-e nabled notebook or PC. Using the Quick launch key combination Fn+F7 you can enable or disabl e the wireless LAN function. A corresponding LED will light. Warning! Mak[...]

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    The Network 55 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Conditions An access point is a wireless transmitter that commu nicate s with your notebook and controls access to the network connectio n (e.g., a home network or a br oadband connection such as DSL). Wireless access poi n ts are often found in offices, airports, universities or Internet caf?[...]

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    The Multimedia Card Reader 56 The Multimedia C a r d Re ader Memory cards are media that are being used for a v ariety of purposes, esp ecially in digital photography. The form and c apacity of a memory card can vary according to the manufacturer. Your notebook supports the following form ats:  MMC (MultiMediaCard)  SD® (Secure Digital)  [...]

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    Webcam (optional) 57 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix W ebcam (op tional) Various services like calling online c an be used with the built in webcam. Using the Quick launch key combination Fn+F9 you can enable or disabl e the webcam. Actual Example Using Windows Mess enger 1. Start Windows Messenger and cr eate a user account if you d o not[...]

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    Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port 58 Univ ersal Seri al Bus (USB) Port 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, depending on the device connected. USB 2.0 can reach up to 480 Mbit/s 3.0 USB connections are completely backw a[...]

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    Securing the Notebook 59 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Securin g the Not ebook Your new notebook has s oftware and hardware solutions preventing unauthorized access. Startup Password You can protect your notebook against unauthorized use by setting a start-up password. You will then have to e nter a passw ord during the notebooks start-u[...]

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    Software 60 Sof twar e This section concerns itself with software. We make a distinction between the operating system, the software (application program), Windows activation, BIOS and the security package BullGuard, which is delivered with the device . Getting to Know Windows® 7 Windows® 7 is the new operat ing system and successor to Vista®. Wi[...]

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    Software 61 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Improved Desktop Windows® 7 simplifies working with the wind ows on the Desktop. Th is provides you with more intuitive possibilities for open ing and closing, as well as fo r changing the size and for rearranging. Windows® 7 makes the perf ormance of every day tasks even simpler. For example, [...]

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    Software 62 Homegroup With homegroups , a new function of Windows® 7, the li nki ng of home computers is really simple. A home network group is created aut omatically, for example, when you link th e first notebook under Windows® 7 with th e home network. The addition of additional notebooks or PCs with Windows® 7 to the ho me network group is q[...]

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    Software 63 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Windows® 7 – Getting Started Learn everything you need to know about the features of the notebook. It is the aim of this feature to enable bo th beginners and experienced users to make additional setting for the optimal us e of Windows®7 after first bringing the Notebook into operation.[...]

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    Software 64 Getting St arted has been sub divided into many small gr oups of subjects, so that the us er will have the possibility of ad justing the cont ent optimally to his or her knowledge. There are some of the links in the following:  Go online to find out what’s new in Windo ws®7  Personalise Windows  Transfer files and settings f[...]

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    Software 65 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Windows® 7 – Control Panel You can change Windows settin gs using the control panel. The settings control almost everything relating to Windows displays and functionalities, and they enable you to organise Windows according to your requirements. When you first open the Control Panel, a few of [...]

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    Software 66 Windows Media Center The Windows Media Center is the platform for your individual home entertainment in Windows®7. You will be able to record televi sion, TV broadcasts, DV Ds and music, look at photos and much more by a remote (not includ ed) or by a click of the mouse, with the Windows Media Center. Information The support of the fun[...]

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    Software 67 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Main menu Sub-menu Tasks Settings Adapt the Windows Media Center to your requirements and needs here. For example, make the settings for the protection of children here. Stand by You will not only close th e Windows Media Center but you will be able to put the whol e opera ting system in stand-by[...]

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    Software 68 Main menu Sub-menu Music Music library All the music titles stored in your notebook will be located in the music library. You will be able to start the select ed playback of an album, an artist or a selected title here. Play back everything You will start the playback of a ll the files stored in your mus ic library by means of this sub-[...]

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    Software 69 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Installation of Software Note If your operating system is configured so that the installation procedure accepts only signed driver s (default) and soft ware an information screen will appear. The software included in delivery is already pre-installed in the factory. Attention! You may find that d[...]

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    Software 70 An example for the manual installation with out the autorun function: 1. Click on Start . 2. Click on  All Programs. 3. Open the Acc essories program point. 4. Select the item Run . 5. Now enter the letter of the CD-ROM driv e followed by a colon and the p rogram name setup: 6. Click on “ OK ”. 7. Follow the instruction gi ven by[...]

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    Software 71 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Windows Activation Microsoft is committed to the protection of inte llectual property rights and the reduction of software piracy. Therefor e Windows® 7 contains softwa re-based product activation technology. Your copy of Windows® 7 has already be en activated for your notebook . Product activa[...]

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    Software 72 The BIOS Set-up Program In BIOS setup (Basic Configuration) there ar e a number of configurable parameter settings available for your notebook. For example, y ou can change t he operating mode of the interfaces, security feature s or power management. Warning! The notebook is factory pre-set to guarantee optimum operation. Only modify t[...]

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    73 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Chapter 4 Help Subject Page Data and System Security ................................................... 75 System Restore ................................................................... 76 FAQ .................................................................................... 81 Customer Service ...[...]

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    Data and System Security 75 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Dat a and S ystem Secur ity The programs descri bed below are part of y our Windows operating system. You can fi nd additional information on these programs in the Windows H elp file. Please also read th e notes on page 3. Data Security Back up data regularly on ext ernal media su[...]

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    System Restore 76 S ystem Rest ore Windows® 7 provides a useful function ( Syst em Restore ) enabling the stor age of the so- called Recovery points . The system remembers the current configuratio n as a snapshot and returns to this, if necessary. The advantage is th at an unsu ccessful installation can be cancelled. Recovery points are created au[...]

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    System Restore 77 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Windows® Update Windows Update is the online updating of Windows. Use Windows Update to downl oad elements such as security upda tes, important updates, the ne west help files, drivers and Internet products from the Internet. The website is regularly updated with new cont ent, so that you [...]

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    System Restore 78 Windows Update Information for Data Security Windows Update needs certain information about the respective notebook, so that a suitable list with updates can be provided fo r you. This information will include the following:  Version number of the op erating system  Version number of Internet Explorer  Version numbers of [...]

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    System Restore 79 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix S ystem Rest ore If your system is not functioni ng properly, y ou should use th e Application Support Disc to restore your system. Limits of the Recovery  Changes made to the original configuration (RAS, Deskto p or Internet settings) and installed Software will be ignored by th is Reco[...]

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    System Restore 80 Carrying out a Restore 1. Remove any mass storage d evices you may b e using (memory cards, USB sticks, etc.). 2. Switch on the notebook. 3. Press the corresponding key when you see the messag e " Press F11 to ru n recovery" or " Press F12 to run rec overy" . After a few seconds, the message " Windows is l[...]

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    FAQ – Frequently Asked Ques tions 81 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix F AQ – Fr equently Ask ed Questions Do I still have to install the en closed discs? No. Basically all progr ams are alread y preinst alled. The discs are only intended as backup copies. Where can I find the drivers necessary for my Notebook? The drivers are on the sec[...]

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    Customer Service 82 Cus tom er Ser vice Localise the Cause Errors can have simple causes, but sometimes they are caused by faulty equipment. We would like to give you some tips to he lp solve common prob lems. Should these instructions not lead to success, please feel free to contact us. Check Cables and Connections Visibly check all cables and con[...]

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    Errors and Possible Causes 83 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Errors an d Pos sibl e Cau ses The screen is black:  This error can have different causes: 1. The operational display (O n /Off switch) does not sh ine and the notebook is busy with 'file swapping'. Solution : Press the On /Off switch. 2. The sleep LED is f lashing.[...]

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    Errors and Possible Causes 84 Additional Support If the suggestions in the above section have not solved your problem, ple ase contact customer care and we will attempt to help you solve the proble m. Before you call, however, please have the fo llowing information available:  How is your comp uter configured?  What additional peripherals do [...]

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    Errors and Possible Causes 85 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Transporting the Notebook Please use the following guide lines when transporting the notebook:  Switch off the notebook. This will prev ent damage to the h ard drive. When the notebook is turned off, the hard driv e heads are moved into a safe area.  Wait until the Noteboo[...]

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    Errors and Possible Causes 86 Maintenance Warning! There are no u ser-serviceable or user-cleanable par ts inside the n otebook housing. Never open the not ebook housing. Following these measures can extend the lifetime of your noteboo k:  Before cleaning, al ways remove the power adapter plug and all conn ecting cables.  Only use a damp, lin[...]

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    Upgrades and Repairs 87 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Up gr ades and Repairs  Only a qualified Service Engineer should perform upgrades and repairs to your notebook.  If you do not have the necess ary qualif ications, go to an appropri ate Service Engineer. Please cont act the Service Ce nt re if you are experiencing technic al pro[...]

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    Recycling and Disposal 88 Rec yclin g and Disposal Device At the end of its life, the appliance must no t be disposed of in ho usehold rubbish. Enquire about the options for enviro nmentally-friendly disposal. Batteries Do not dispose of used batteries in the hous ehold rubbish! They must be deposited at a collection point for used batteries. Packa[...]

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    89 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page Information about Conformity ............................................ 91 Conditions of Warranty ....................................................... 94 Index .................................................................................. 94[...]

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    Recycling and Disposal 90[...]

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    Information about Confor mity 91 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix In for mat ion about Con formity The device fulfils electromagnetic compatibility and electr icity safety requirements. Your device complies with the basic requirements and th e relevant Australian EMC guidelines [electromagnetic compatibility] and the Australian electrical s[...]

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    Information about Confor mity 92 Pixel structure Types of Pixel Failures:  Type 1: A constantly lit pixel (a bright, white spot), even though it is not addressed. A white pixel is caused when all three sub-pixel are lit.  Type 2: A pixel that does not light up (dark, black spot), although it is addressed  Type 3: Abnormal or defective red,[...]

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    Information about Confor mity 93 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rul es. Thes e limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.[...]

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    Restricted Warranty 94 Restri c ted Warr anty I. General Conditions of Warranty 1. General This warranty covers defects re lating to wor kmanship and manufacture in MEDION products. The period during which this warran ty is valid and during which claims agai nst the warranty can be made to MEDION must be in accordance with th e following terms in o[...]

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    Restricted Warranty 95 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix This warranty shall be void and you may be required by MEDION to reimburse MEDION for the reasonable costs of postage and packaging before MEDION will return the product to you. If so and you would st ill like MEDION to repair or replac e the pr oduct, MEDION may do so but you will be [...]

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    Restricted Warranty 96 operation of the product. Please refer to y our user or instruction manual for this product for detailed operating in structions for your plasma or LCD product. The warranty does no t cover errors relating to the playback of data media in an incompatible format or crea t ed with unsuitable software. If it is found during repa[...]

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    Restricted Warranty 97 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix The service hotline is availa ble on 362 days in the year , including Sundays and bank holidays but excluding Christmas day, New Year s Day and Easter day. The service hotline is subject to [nationa l rate] telephone call charges. Thes e charges are subject to change. The price of your[...]

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    Restricted Warranty 98 III. Spec ial warranty conditio ns for repair on site or replacement on site If a claim for repair or r eplacement on site is included within the te rms of the warranty card provided with the product, the special warrant y conditions for repair or replacement of your MEDION product on site apply. The following provisions must[...]

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    Index 99 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix Inde x A  All Programs ....................................... 22 Ambient Temperature........................... 5 Appearance and Personalisation ......... 35 Autorun .............................................. 69 B  Battery Operation ......................... 10, 29 Battery Power .........[...]

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    Index 100 L  Laser radiation .................................... 87 License Agreement ............................. 21 M  Main Components .............................. 25 Card Reader .................................... 56 Main Operation .................................. 28 Maintenance ....................................... 86 Care of the[...]

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    Index 101 Safety Handling Components Help Appendix V  Views Audio Out ....................................... 16 Device Indicators ...................... 15, 17 Disc Ejet Button .............................. 16 Emergency Ejection ........................ 16 e-SATA/USB Port ............................. 15 HDMI Connector ........................[...]

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    Index 102[...]

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    Not ebook MEDION ® AK OY A ® P6624 User m an ual 40035266 Medion AG, 45307 Ess en, Germany Medion Electronics Lt d. 120 F arada y Park, F ar aday Road, Dor can Swindon SN3 5JF , Wiltshir e United King dom Hotline: 0871 - 376 10 20 (Costs 7p/min fr om a BT landline, mobile costs may be higher) F AX: 01793 - 715 716 www .medion.co.uk[...]