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Not ebook MEDION ® ERAZER ® X6811 User m an ual 40034971 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 set u p, use and care can help extend the life of your computer. In t he event that yo u transfer ownership of this computer, please provide these instructions to the new owner. This manual is divided into sections to he lp you find the information you requi[...]
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ii Quality We have selected the c omponents in this computer for their high level of functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability. Through balanced hardware and softwa re d e sign we are able to provide you with an innovative personal computer useful fo r applications relatin g to both work and leisure. We are pleased to welcom e you as our n[...]
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iii Table of Contents: Safety and Maintenance ......................................................................... 1 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... 3 Data Security ............................................................................................[...]
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iv Opening and Closing the Display .............................................................. 31 Screen Resolution ...................................................................................... 31 Appearance and Pe rsonalization ............................................................... 32 Connecting an External Monitor[...]
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v Getting to Know Windows® 7 .................................................................... 57 Windows ® 7 - News .............................................................................. 57 Windows ® 7 - Help and Support ........................................................... 59 Windows ® 7 – Getting Started ......[...]
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Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 1 Safety and Maintenance Subject Page Safety Instructions ............................................................. 3 Data Security ...................................................................... 4 Set-up Location .................................................................. 4 Ambient [...]
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Safety Instructions 3 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Saf ety Instructions Please follow the instructions in this section for the safe operation of your notebook: Do not allow small children t o play un attended with electrical equipment. Children are incapable of judg ing potential risks properly. Keep the packing mat erials, such [...]
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Safety Instructions 4 Switch off your Note book immediately or do not switch it on at all and contact customer service … … if the power cord or the connectors attached to it are burnt or damaged. Replace the defective power cord with an original power cord. Under no circumstances may a defe ctive power cord be repaired. ... if the housi[...]
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Safety Instructions 5 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Ambient Temperature The notebook is most reli ably operated at an ambient temperature betw een +41° (5° C) and +86° F (30° C) an d at a relative humidity between 20% and 70% (without condensation). When powered off, the notebook c an be stored at temperatures betwee n 32° an[...]
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Safety Instructions 6 Working in Comfort Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To minimize the potential for physical discomfort or injury , it’s important that you maintain proper posture. Back – While sitting at your work surfa ce, make sure your back is supported by the chair’s backrest in an erect po sition or[...]
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Safety Instructions 7 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Connecting Pay attention to the follow ing information, in order to con nect your notebook 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-ser viceable parts. The electric out[...]
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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 exe rted on the plug-in connections, from the side, for example. This will ot herwise lead to damage to and in your device. Do not exert a ny force when connectin g cabl[...]
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Safety Instructions 9 Safety Handling Components Aid 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 wire less 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 wi ll lead to damage and under s[...]
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Safety Handling Components Aid 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 13 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Included with Y our Not ebook Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 14 days of purchase if any of the following compo nents are missing: Notebook Battery Power adapter with connection cabl e (Model: Delta ADP-150 NB D) OEM version of op[...]
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Views 14 View s Open Notebook (Diagram the same) 1 - Microphone ............................................................................ ( p. 46) 2 - TFT Display ............................................................................. ( p. 31) 3 - Power ON/OFF ...................................................................... ([...]
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Views 15 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Front View (Diagram the same) 9 - Lighting parts ......................................................................... ( p. 17) 10 - Device Indicators ................................................................... ( p. 17) Left Side (Diagram the same) 11 - USB Port 3.0 ..............[...]
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Views 16 Right Side (Diagram the same) 13 - USB Port 2.0 .......................................................................... ( p. 54) 15 - Audio Out* / Digital Audio Out (S/P-DIF, optical) ....................................... ( p. 46) 16 - Microphone* ........................................................................ ( p[...]
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Views 17 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Device Indicators LED's indicate the power and operating system states of the Notebook. The meaning of each LED is: WLAN/Bluetooth LED (optional) Lights up blue The WLAN function is activated. Lights up blue The Bluetooth function is activated. Battery LED Below you will see the different meanin[...]
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Getting Started 18 Getti ng S tart ed 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 install an y of the discs supplied. How to start: Step 1 Insert the battery before br inging the notebook into op eratio[...]
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Getting Started 19 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Note Make sure there is no bootable disc (e.g., the Recovery disc) in the optical drive. Such discs will prevent the oper ating system from loading off the hard drive. The operating system is loaded from the hard disk. Du ring the initial set-up, the loading process takes slightly longer t [...]
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Getting Started 20 Note Windows might update and configure da ta (e.g. by means of new updates) in the first days after the initial installation. This could lead to delays during shutting down and starting up the notebook computer. Do not switch off the laptop/notebook prem aturely for this reason. This cou ld have a neg ative effect on the install[...]
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Getting Started 21 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Display Desktop Click on this Button if you would lik e to mini mise all the windows open onto th e taskbar, in order to obtain a clea r view of the Desktop. Desktop Icons Desktop icons link to their respective programs. To start a program, double-click its desktop icon. The d eskto[...]
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Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 3 Main Components Subject Page Power Supply ..................................................................... 25 Display ............................................................................... 31 Data entry .......................................................................... 36 Hard [...]
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Power Sup ply 25 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Power Sup pl y On/Off Button Power on or off your not ebook by pressing the on/off button ( 3 ) briefly. The operational indicator will inform yo u abo ut the operational status of the notebook. The notebook wil l always be sw itched off, if the main switch is pressed for more than 4 seconds.[...]
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Power Supply 26 The adapter provides the notebook with power and also charges the battery. The power supply indicators of the n otebook prov ide details on the operating state. The battery is also being char ged when you are working on your notebook with the power adapter. The power adapter is still li ve if the notebook is not connected with it. Y[...]
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Power Sup ply 27 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Inserting the Battery Insert the battery before br inging the notebook into op eration by sliding the battery pack into the compartment. The battery should remain l o cked in order to avoid it falling out. Removing the Battery 1. Please ensure that the notebook is sw itched off and that it is[...]
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Power Supply 28 Charging the Battery The battery is charged via the power adapte r. If the power adapter is connected, it charges the battery automatica lly, whether the notebo ok is turned on or not. When the notebook is switched off, full charging ta kes a few hours. If the notebook is switched on, the charging process ta kes a significantly long[...]
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Power Sup ply 29 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Checking the Battery Level In order to check the current level of the battery, 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 information abou t settings if you double click on this symbol. Note[...]
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Power Supply 30 Power Management Your notebook off ers automatic and modif iable power savi ng functions that you can use to maximize battery life and redu ce overall operating costs. The power saving modes are known as s leep mode and hiber nate mode. Sleep Mode When in sleep mode, t he contents of the RAM of your notebook are prese rved while pra[...]
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Display 31 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Displa y Opening and Closing the Display The display is locked by means of a specia l construction of the display hinge so that an additional lock is no t necessary. 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,[...]
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Display 32 Appearance and Personalization This program offers you the possibility of adjusting the presentation on your display. This includes the background imag e, the scr eensaver, Active Des ktop (web) and additional settings of your display an d your graphics card, for example. The program can be started in the following way: Right mouse c[...]
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Display 33 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Connecting an External Monitor The notebook has a VGA port ( 23 ) for connecting an ex t ernal monitor. 1. Shut down your notebook. 2. Connect the video signal ca ble of the ext ernal mon itor to the VGA port of the notebook ( 23 ). Alternatively, you will be able to use the digital HDMI (High Defi[...]
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Display 34 The external sc reen will be det ermined after the op erating system has be en loaded. Several 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 options under Multiple displays * : Dupl[...]
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Display 35 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Duplicate the Desktop This Mode duplicates the display of th e notebook on an external monitor . Information The same screen resolution must ha ve been set on both devices in the case of this mode. Extend the Desktop * An empty Desktop will be shown on th e se cond (external) monitor in this mode. [...]
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Data Entry 36 Data Entr y The Keyboard By dual assignment of cer tain keys you have the same range of f unctions available to you as with a normal Windows® keyb oard. Some functions are input using the Fn key, which is norma l on notebook computers. Notebook-Specific Key Combinations Combination Description Fn + F2 Display Toggles the display scre[...]
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Data Entry 37 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Combination Description Fn + Decreases the volume. Fn + Increases the volume. Fn + Enhances screen brightness. Fn + Reduces screen brightness. Programming the user-defined P1 key (optional) Proceed as follows to progr am the user-defined P1 key: 1. Press the Fn + F4 key combinati[...]
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Touch Pad 38 T ouch P ad The touchpad is positioned in front of the keyboard. The mouse pointer (cursor) follows the dir ection pre-determined on the touchpad by the movement of your finger in the normal mode. Caution! Do not use a ball-point pen or other obj ect on the touch pad, as this could damage or cause a ma lf unction of your touch pad. Bel[...]
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The Hard Drive 39 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix The Har d Drive The hard drive is the main storage mediu m combining large storage capacity and rapid data access. The hard drive contains the operating sy stem of the computer, other application programs and backup files. T hese programs and files are pre-installed on y our notebook, so you[...]
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The Hard Drive 40 Important Directories In the following we have listed the most important directories and described their content. Attention! Do not delete or modify these directo ries 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: includes important files requir[...]
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The Optical Drive 41 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix The Optic al Driv e Loading a Disc Unlike optical drives of desktop PC’s optic al drives of notebooks retain discs with the help of a locking mech anism. 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 42 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 43 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Emergency Ejection of a Blocked Disc If the tray fails to open automatically, the tray can be opene d manually provided there is an op ening for emergency ejection. Restart your notebook and if the tray is still locked proceed as follows: 1. Shut down Windows® and switch off your noteboo[...]
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The Optical Drive 44 Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter This Section only relates to devices th at have 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 fr om a digital, gla ss master and then sealed. I[...]
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The Sound Card 45 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix The Sound Car d Your notebook has an integrat ed stereo sound card (on-board) with 16-bit and 3D spatial sound effects (3D). Th e sound card is compatible with the industry standard Sound Blaster and Microsoft Sound System Version 2.0. This guarantees optimal support for all popular pr ogram[...]
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The Sound Card 46 External Audio Ports Your notebook has a loudspe aker, so you can always playb ack sounds without additional equipment. The use of the ex ternal connections gives you a good opportunity to connect your no tebook to external devices. Caution! The use of ear phones with a high volume c an lead to lasting damage to your hearing. Set [...]
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The Network 47 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix The Netw ork What is a network? A network means connecting your n otebook to one or sev eral other computer s. Users can transfer data between computer s and share resources such as printers, modems and hard disk drives. Here are some practical exa mples: You can exchange E-mail and manage [...]
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The Network 48 Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is an optional feature. This function allows yo u to create a wireless network link with an access point or dir ectly with another wi reless-enabled PC. Using the Quick launch key combination Fn+F8 you can enable or disabl e the wireless LAN function. Warning! Make sure the Wireless LAN option is switched OF[...]
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The Network 49 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Troubleshooting within the Network Why does an error message appear wh en I click on the network environment? The computer name must be unique on the network and may not be the same as the task grou p . It appears that the network b oards are unable to com municate. What might be the problem? M[...]
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The Network 50 Bluetooth (optional) Bluetooth wireless technology is designed t o replace cables between devices, such as your printer, keyboard , and mouse. Bluetooth wireless technology operat es over a short distance. Bluetooth devices use radio transmission, which enables your computer , mobile phone, pri nter, keyboard, mouse, and other device[...]
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The Multimedia Card Reader 51 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix The Multimedia C a r d Re ader Memory cards are m edia that are being used for a variety of purposes, esp ecially in digital photography. They are increasingly replacing the floppy disk. The form and capacity of a memory c ard can vary according to th e manufacturer. Your noteboo[...]
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Express Card 52 Exp ress Ca rd Your notebook supports the Express standard. Both Express/34 and Express/ 54 cards (the naming refers to the sizes of the cards) are available o n the market. Your not ebook supports both car d formats. Installing Express Card Note Please always read the instructio ns that come with your Express card before installati[...]
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Webcam (optional) 53 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix W ebcam (op tional) Actual example using Windows Messenger 1. Start Windows Messenger and cr eate a user account if you do not alre ady have one. This ser vice is free o f ch arge. You only pay the cost of your Internet connection. 2. Select your contact from the list and click on the c a[...]
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port 54 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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eSATA Port 55 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix eSA T A Port eSATA stands for " e xternal S erial ATA " and is used for conne cting exte rnal hard disks. Unlike common USB standards, th e transmission speed of an eSATA connection is higher than that of external USB hard disks. This connection is a "combo slot", to wh ich b[...]
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Securing the Notebook 56 Securin g the Not ebook Unauthorized access to soft ware and hardware solutions will be made available to you with your new Notebook. Startup Password You can protect your notebook against unauthorized use with a switching on password. Then, an invitatio n to enter the password wi ll appear on the screen when the notebook i[...]
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Software 57 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Sof twar e This section concerns itself with software. We make a distinction between the operating system, the softwa re (application program), Windows activation, BIOS and the security package BullGuard, wh ich is delive red with the device . Getting to Know Windows® 7 With Windows® 7, is launc[...]
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Software 58 past, could only be retrieved from the pr ogram itself, such as the co mmand to create a new e-mail messag e. Improved Desktop * Windows® 7 simplifies working with the windows on the Desktop. This provides you with more intuitive possi bilities for ope ni ng and closing, as well as for changing the size and for rea rranging. Windows® [...]
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Software 59 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Homegroup * With homegroups , a new function of Windows® 7, the linki ng of home computers is really simple. A home netw ork group is created automatically , for example, when you link the first notebook under Windows® 7 with the home network. The addition of additional PCs with Windows® 7 to t[...]
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Software 60 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 use of Windows®7 after first bringing the Notebook into operation.[...]
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Software 61 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Getting St arted has been sub divided into many smal l groups of subjects, so that the user will have the possibility of adju sting the content optimally t o his or her knowledge. Th ere are some of the links in the following: Go online to find out what’s new in Windo ws®7 Personalize W[...]
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Software 62 Windows ® 7 – Control Panel You can change Windows settings using th e control panel. The settings control almost everything relating to Windows displ ays and functionalities, and they enable you to organise Windows accor ding to your requirements. When you first open the Control Panel, a few of the most f requently used elem ents of[...]
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Software 63 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Windows Media Center * The Windows Media Center is the platform for your individual home entertainment in Windows®7. You will be able to reco rd television, TV broadcasts, DVDs and music, look at photos and m uch more by a remote (not included in the scope of the delivery) or by a click of the mo[...]
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Software 64 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 operating system in stand-by through this sub-menu. Pay atte ntion tha[...]
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Software 65 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Main menu Sub-menu Music Music library All the music titles stored in your notebook will be locat ed in the music library. You will be able to start the selected playback of an album, an artist or a selected title her e. Play back everything You will start the pl ayback of all the files stored in [...]
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Software 66 Installation of Software Note If your operating system is conf igured so that the installation procedure accepts only signed dr ivers (default) and software an information screen will appear. The software included in delivery is already pre-installed in the factory. Attention! You may find that during the inst allation procedure importa[...]
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Software 67 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix 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 p oint. 4. Select the item Run . 5. Now enter the letter of the CD-ROM drive followed by a colon and the program name setup: 6. Click on “ OK ?[...]
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Software 68 Windows Activation Microsoft is committed to the protection of intellectual property rights and the reduction of software piracy. Therefo r e Windows® 7 contains software-based product activation technolo gy. Your copy of Windows® 7 has already been activated for your notebook . Product activation is needed if some co mponents of your[...]
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Software 69 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix The BIOS Set-up-Program In BIOS setup (Basic Configuration) ther e ar e a number of conf igurable parameter settings available for your notebook. For example, you can change the operating mode of the interfaces, security f eatures or power management. Warning! The notebook is factory pre-set to gu[...]
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Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 4 First Aid Subject Page Data and System Security .................................................... 73 System Restore .................................................................... 74 FAQ ..................................................................................... 79 Customer Service[...]
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Data and System Security 73 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Dat a and S ystem Secur ity The programs descri bed below are part of y our Windows operating system. You can find additional information on these programs in the Wi ndows Help file. Please also read th e notes on page 4. Data Security Back up data regularly on ext ernal media such[...]
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System Restore 74 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 curre nt configuration as a s nap shot and returns to this, if necessary. The advantage is that an uns uccessful installation can be cancell ed. Recovery points are created a[...]
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System Restore 75 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Windows® Update Windows Update is the online updating of Windows. Use Windows Update to download elements such as security upda tes, important updates, the newest help files, drivers and Internet products from the Internet. The website is regularly augmented by new content, so that you can [...]
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System Restore 76 Windows Update Information for Data Security Windows Update needs certain information about the respective notebook, so that a suitable list with updates can be provide d for you. This info rmation 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 77 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix S ystem Rest ore If your system is not functioning properly, y ou should use the Application Support Disc to restore your system. Limits of the Recovery Changes made to the original config uration (RAS, Desktop or Internet settings) and installed Software will be ignored by this Recovery[...]
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System Restore 78 Carrying out a Restore 1. Remove any mass storage devices you may be 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 loa[...]
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Ques tions 79 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix F AQ – Fr equently Ask ed Questions Do I still have to install the enc losed discs? No. Basically all progr ams are alread y preinst alled. The discs are only intended as backup copies. Where will I find the necessary drivers for my laptop? The drivers are on the secon[...]
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Customer Service 80 Cus tom er Ser vi ce Localize the Cause Errors can have simple causes, but sometimes they are caused by faulty equipment. We would like to give you s ome tips to help solve comm on problems. Should these instructions not lead to success, please feel free to contact us. Check Cables and Connections Visibly check all cables and co[...]
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Customer Service 81 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Errors and Possible Causes The screen is black: This error can have different causes: 1. The operational display (On /Off switch) does not shine and the notebook is busy with 'file swapping'. Solution : Press the On /Off switch. 2. The sleep LED is f lashing. The notebook is [...]
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Customer Service 82 Additional Support If the suggestions in the above section have not solved your problem, p lease contact customer care and we will attemp t to help you solve the problem. Before you call, however, ple ase have the following information available: How is your comp uter configured? What additional peripherals do you use? ?[...]
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Customer Service 83 Safety Handling Components Aid 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 har d disk. When the notebook is turned o ff, the hard disk heads are moved into a safe area. Wait until the Notebook has r eache[...]
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Customer Service 84 Maintenance Warning! There are no u ser-serviceable or user-cleanable par ts inside the notebook housing. Never ope n the notebook housing. Following these measures can extend the lifetime of your noteboo k: Before cleaning, alwa ys remove the po wer adapter plug an d all connecting cables. Only use a damp, lint-free clo[...]
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Upgrades and Repairs 85 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Up gr ades and Repairs Only a qualified Service Engineer sho uld 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 86 Rec yclin g and Disposal Device At the end of its life, the appliance must not be disposed of in household rubbish. Enquire about the options for en vironmentally-friendly disposal Batteries Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish! They must be deposited at a collection point for used batteries. Packaging[...]
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Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page Information about conformity ............................................. 89 Conditions of Warranty ....................................................... 92 Index ................................................................................... 97[...]
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Information about conformity 89 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix In for mat ion about con formity The device fulfils electromagnetic compatibility and el ectricity safety requirements. Your device complies with the basic requir ements and the relevant guidelines of the 2004/108/EU EMV Guidelines [ele ctromagnetic compatibil ity] and the 2006[...]
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Information about conformity 90 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-pi xel 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 conformity 91 Safety Handling Components Aid 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 FC C Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prot ection against harmful interference in a reside ntial installation. [...]
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Restricted Warranty 92 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 wa rranty is valid and during which claims against the warranty can be made t o MEDI ON must be in accordance with the following terms in o[...]
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Restricted Warranty 93 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix otherwise than in accord ance w ith the terms of this warranty; This warranty shall be void and you may be required by MEDION to reimburse MEDION for the reasonable c osts of postage and packaging befor e MEDION will return the product to you. If so and you would still like MEDION t[...]
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Restricted Warranty 94 your user or instruction manual for this product for exact specifications and tolerances. To the extent which is permitted under la w, MEDION will accept no liability for burnt-in images on plasma or LCD products as a result of no rmal wear and tear during the operation of the product. Please refer to your user or instruction[...]
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Restricted Warranty 95 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix 4. Service Hotline Before returning the product to MEDION you must contact us using the service hotline or via the internet (www.MEDI ON.co.uk). You will receive furthe r instructions for making your claim under war ranty when you call. The service hotline is availa ble on 362 days in t[...]
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Restricted Warranty 96 It may be necessary to delete all data in the product in order to repair the MEDION product. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU H AVE A BACKUP COPY OF ALL DATA ON THE PRODUCT BEFORE RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO MEDION. To the extent permitted by law, MEDION excludes all liability for loss of data and MEDION recommends in all cas es that y[...]
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Index 97 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Inde x A All programs ................................. 20 Ambient Temperature ..................... 5 Appearance and Personalization ... 32 Autorun ........................................ 66 B Battery operation .......................... 26 Battery power ........................... 28 Charg[...]
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Index 98 K Kensington-lock ............................ 56 Keyboard ...................................... 36 L Laser radiation ............................... 85 License agreement ........................ 19 M Main Components Card Reader .............................. 51 Main operation ............................. 25 Maintenance .....[...]
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Index 99 Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix U Universal Serial Bus ....................... 54 Upgrades and Repairs ................... 85 Using a safety lock ......................... 56 V Views Audio Out ................................. 16 Device Indicators ....................... 15 e-SATA Port ............................... 16 Exp[...]
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