Medion AKOYA MINI PC User manual

Notes on this Manual
Keep these instructions with your computer at all times. The proper set up, use and
care can help extend the life of your computer. In the event that you transfer owner-
ship of this computer, please give these instructions to the new owner.
This manual is divided into sections to help you locate the information you require.
Along with the Table of Contents at the beginning of this manual, an Index has been
provided to help you find topical information.
If you want to start up your AKOYA MINI PC immediately, please read the chapters
Operational Safety (page 3) and Setting up and Getting Started (page 8).
We strongly recommend you read this entire manual to ensure the proper set-up and
operation of your AKOYA MINI PC.
Many application programs incorporate extensive help functions. As a general rule,
you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions
will be available to you while you are using the Microsoft Windows®operating system
or the respective application program.
We have listed further useful sources of information in the section Getting to know Win-
dows® 7 starting on page 37.
Audience
These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced user. Regardless of
the possible professional utilisation, this AKOYA MINI PC is designed for day-to-day
household use. The functions and applications for use with this AKOYA MINI PC have
been designed with the entire family in mind.
Purchase Details
Enter your purchase details below for quick reference.
Serial Numbers ......................................
(i.e. Microsoft®) ......................................
Place and date of Purchase ......................................
You will find the AKOYA MINI PC serial number on the rear of the AKOYA MINI PC. Also
copy this number into your guarantee documents, if necessary.

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Quality
Medion has selected the components in this computer for their high level of functional-
ity, ease of use, safety and reliability.
Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to provide you with an
innovative personal computer useful for applications relating to both work and leisure.
We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer. Thank you for choosing our
products.
© 2009 Medion®. All rights reserved. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, and Windows are registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Pentium® is a registered trademark
of Intel Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Table of contents
Safety..........................................................................................................1
Operational Safety ................................................................................................... 3
Data Security ........................................................................................................ 4
Setting Up & Getting Started .....................................................................5
Included with your AKOYA MINI PC......................................................................... 7
Setting Up of the AKOYA MINI PC ............................................................................ 8
Set-up Location .................................................................................................... 8
Ambient Temperature .......................................................................................... 8
Setup.................................................................................................................... 9
Using the base................................................................................................... 9
Mounting the device using the VESA bracket (optional) .................................... 9
Ergonomics ........................................................................................................ 10
Connecting............................................................................................................ 12
Cabling............................................................................................................... 12
Front Connectors................................................................................................ 13
Connecting USB Devices..................................................................................... 14
Connecting Headphones/earphones .................................................................. 15
Connecting a Microphone.................................................................................. 15
Connecting the Monitor ..................................................................................... 16
LAN Connection ................................................................................................. 17
Audio Output / Connecting Speakers ................................................................. 17
Connecting the Power Supply............................................................................ 18
Getting Started ...................................................................................................... 19
Step 1: Power On ............................................................................................... 19
Mains switch on the mains adapter ................................................................. 19
On/Off Switch ................................................................................................. 19
Step 2: Starting Initial Setup ............................................................................... 20
Step 3: Finalising ................................................................................................ 20
Short Description of the Windows®Desktop........................................................ 21
Operation .................................................................................................25
The Mouse............................................................................................................. 27
The Keyboard ........................................................................................................ 28
The Alt and Ctrl Keys .......................................................................................... 28
The Hard Drive....................................................................................................... 29
Important Directories ......................................................................................... 30
Appearance and Personalization......................................................................... 31
The Sound System ................................................................................................. 32

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USB Port ................................................................................................................. 33
The Network ..........................................................................................................34
What is a Network? .............................................................................................34
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................34
Safety Note ......................................................................................................34
Conditions.......................................................................................................35
Troubleshooting within the Network ..................................................................36
Software.................................................................................................................37
Getting to Know Windows® 7 .............................................................................37
Windows®7 - News ..........................................................................................37
Improved Taskbar............................................................................................37
Jump lists.........................................................................................................37
Improved Desktop ...........................................................................................38
Better device management ..............................................................................38
Homegroup.....................................................................................................39
Windows®7 – Quick Start Guide ......................................................................39
Windows®7 - Help and Support .......................................................................39
Windows®7 – Getting Started ..........................................................................40
Windows®7 - User Account Control .................................................................41
Windows®7 – Control Panel.............................................................................42
Installation of Software .......................................................................................43
How to Install your Software............................................................................43
Software Uninstallation....................................................................................44
Windows Activation ............................................................................................45
Product Activation on your AKOYA MINI PC.....................................................45
BIOS Setup..........................................................................................................46
Execution of the BIOS Setup ............................................................................46
Customer Service & Self Help ...................................................................47
Data and System Security.......................................................................................49
Data Security.......................................................................................................49
Maintenance Programs .......................................................................................49
System Restore .......................................................................................................50
Correction...........................................................................................................50
Windows® Update...............................................................................................51
Windows Update Information for Data Security ...............................................52
System Restore .......................................................................................................53
Limits of the Recovery .........................................................................................53
Carrying out a Restore.........................................................................................53
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions.........................................................................54
Customer Service ...................................................................................................55
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................55
Localise the Cause...............................................................................................55

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Errors and Possible Causes.................................................................................. 56
Additional Support ............................................................................................. 56
Driver Support.................................................................................................... 57
Transporting the AKOYA MINI PC ....................................................................... 57
Cleaning and Care.............................................................................................. 57
Upgrades and Repairs ............................................................................................ 58
Notes for Service Engineers ............................................................................. 58
Recycling and Disposal .......................................................................................... 59
Appendix ..................................................................................................61
Standards .............................................................................................................. 63
Electromagnetic Compatibility............................................................................ 63
Electrical Safety................................................................................................... 63
Ergonomics ........................................................................................................ 63
Noise Emission.................................................................................................... 64
Information about the Regulatory Compliance according to R&TTE .................. 64
FCC Compliance Statement................................................................................ 65
Making Copies of this Manual ............................................................................ 65
Conditions of Warranty for the United Kingdom........................................................ 66
Index ..................................................................................................................... 72

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SafetyConnectingOperationHelpAppendix
Chapter 1
Safety
Subject Page
Operational Safety .......................................................... 3
Data Security ............................................................. 4

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SafetyConnectingOperationHelpAppendix
Operational Safety 3
Operational Safety
Please read this chapter carefully and observe all listed notes.
This ensures a reliable operation and long life expectancy of your AKOYA MINI PC .
Do not allow children to play unattended with electrical equipment. Children
are incapable of judging potential risks properly.
Keep the packing materials, such as plastic sheeting away from children. The
danger of suffocation could arise in the case of misuse.
Do not open the AKOYA MINI PC casing or use the AKOYA MINI PC with the cas-
ing removed. When the casing is open there is a danger to life from electric
shock.
Optical drives are Laser Class 1 devices. These lasers must remain in their sealed
AKOYA MINI PC casing. Do not remove the drive covers, as exposure to the la-
sers may prove harmful.
Do not insert objects through the slots and openings of the AKOYA MINI PC.
This may lead to electric shock, electrical short-circuit or fire that will damage
your AKOYA MINI PC.
Do not cover the slots and openings in the AKOYA MINI PC casing. These open-
ings are for ventilation purposes. Covering these vents may lead to overheating.
Please keep free a minimum distance of 20 cm on all sides when setting up the
AKOYA MINI PC.
Switch off your AKOYA MINI PC 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. Re-
place the defective power cord with an original power cord. Under no circum-
stances may a defective power cord be repaired.
... if the housing of the AKOYA MINI PC is damaged or fluids have leaked into it.
Have the AKOYA MINI PCchecked by customer service first, because the AKOYA
MINI PC may not be safely operated otherwise and there may be a life-
threatening risk of electrocution!

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Data Security
Attention!
Every time you update your data make back-up copies on an external
storage medium. The supplier does not assume liability for data loss or
damage to data storage units, and no claims can be accepted for dam-
ages resulting from the loss of data or consequential lossesChapter 2

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Setting Up &
Getting Started
Subject Page
Included with your AKOYA MINI PC ................................ 7
Setting Up ........................................................................ 8
Connecting .................................................................... 12
Getting Started .............................................................. 19

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Included with your AKOYA MINI PC 7
Included with your AKOYA MINI PC
Please check that the contents listed below are supplied with your package. You MUST
provide your AKOYA MINI PC ’s serial number when contacting a customer service
representative.
Your AKOYA MINI PC bundle should include the following components:
AKOYA MINI PC
Power adapter with connection cable
(Modell: FSP, FSP045-RHC)
Base (optional)
VESA bracket (MIS-D) with 4 screws (optional)
USB WLAN Dongle (optional)
OEM Version of Operating System
Application-/ Support Disc
Documentation

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Setting Up of the AKOYA MINI PC
The proper setup of your AKOYA MINI PC will ensure that the AKOYA MINI PC is easy to
use.
Set-up Location
Keep your AKOYA MINI PC and all units connected to it away from moisture,
dust, heat and direct sunlight. Failure to observe these instructions can lead to
malfunctions or damage to the AKOYA MINI PC.
To prevent damage to your AKOYA MINI PC from a fall, place and operate the
AKOYA MINI PC and all connected units on a stable, balanced and vibration-free
surface.
Air circulation
Your AKOYA MINI PC is equipped with passive
cooling. To function optimally, passive cooling
requires bottom-up air circulation. Therefore,
when setting up or mounting the device, always
make sure that the device is in an upright posi-
tion, with the status display pointing upward.
Ambient Temperature
The AKOYA MINI PC can be operated at an ambient temperature of between
10° and 35°C (+41° and +95°F) and at a relative humidity of between 30% and
70% (without condensation).
When powered off, the AKOYA MINI PC can be stored at temperatures between
-20° and 50°C (–40° and +158°F).
Unplug the cable during thunderstorms and make especially sure to remove the
antenna cables, if present. We recommend the use of a surge protector for addi-
tional safety, in order to protect your AKOYA MINI PC from being damaged by
power peaks or lightning strikes through the power network.
Delay operating a AKOYA MINI PC after transport until the device has adjusted
to the ambient temperature. In situations of large temperature or humidity dif-
ferences condensation may build up moisture inside the AKOYA MINI PC, which
might cause an electrical short circuit.
Hot air exhaust
Cold air inlet

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Setting Up of the AKOYA MINI PC 9
Setup
You can place the AKOYA MINI PC on the base that comes with the device, or mount
the device to the back of an LCD monitor using the VESA bracket.
Using the base
Place the thread and raised edges of the AKOYA
MINI PC on the mounting screw and slot of the
base .
1. Fasten the mounting screw.
Attention!
When fastening the screw, do not use
any tools, such as pliers, as they may
damage the thread.
Mounting the device using the VESA
bracket (optional)
The product comes with a bracket to mount the
AKOYA MINI PC to the back of an LCD monitor.
For this purpose, there must be 4 tapped holes
on the side of the monitor that are arranged in a
square with a distance of 75 mm and/or 100
mm from each other (VESA MIS-D standard).
1. Place the VESA bracket on the tapped
holes in the back of the monitor, with
the flat side and mounting screw fac-
ing down.
2. Fasten the bracket using the 4 screws
on the back of the monitor. Use a Phil-
lips screwdriver.
3. Slide the AKOYA MINI PC into the
VESA bracket so that the thread comes
to rest on top of the mounting screw
and the raised edge above the slot.
4. Fasten the mounting screw.
Raised ed
g
es
Thread
Fig. VESA bracket
Fig. Base

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Ergonomics
Note
Ensure that the monitor is set up in such a way that reflections, glare
and light/darkness contrast are avoided.
You should not position the monitor in close proximity to a window as this is usually
the brightest area of the room and may cause visual impairments during daylight
hours.
Always position the monitor in a line of sight that runs parallel to the window front
(see picture).
You should also apply a parallel line of sight with respect to artificial lighting. This
means that in a room lit by artificial light essentially the same criteria and objectives
apply. Should it not be possible to arrange the monitor as outlined above, the follow-
ing measures might be helpful:
Turn, lower or incline the monitor.
Place horizontal or vertical shades at the windows.
Work in Comfort
Note
Take regular breaks from the work at your screen to prevent tenseness
and exhaustion.
Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To minimize the poten-
tial for physical discomfort or injury, it’s important that you maintain proper posture.

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Overall:
Change your position frequently and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue.
Back:
While sitting at your work surface, make sure your back is supported by the chair’s
backrest. This should be in an erect position or angled slightly backwards.
Legs:
Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward. Your lower legs should
be near a right angle to your thighs. Your feet should rest flat on the floor. If necessary,
use a footrest, but double check that you have your seat height adjusted correctly be-
fore getting a footrest.
Arms:
Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows close to your sides, with forearms and
hands approximately parallel to the floor.
Wrists:
Your wrists should be as straight as possible while using the keyboard, mouse or track-
ball. They should not be bent sideways, or more than 10 degrees up or down.
Head:
Your head should be upright or tilted slightly forward. Avoid working with your head
or neck twisted.

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Connecting
Note:
The devices listed are not necessarily included with your AKOYA MINI PC
.
All the connections listed are optional and will not inevitably be avail-
able on your AKOYA MINI PC .
Cabling
Please follow the instructions below in order to correctly connect your AKOYA MINI PC
:
Arrange cables in such a way that no one can tread on or trip over them.
Do not place objects on the cables.
To avoid damage to your AKOYA MINI PC, connect your peripherals (e.g., key-
board, mouse and monitor) whilst your AKOYA MINI PC is powered off. Some
devices can be connected whilst your AKOYA MINI PC is in use. These devices
usually have a USB connector. Please follow the appropriate instructions for
each device.
Keep the AKOYA MINI PC at least one meter (approximately three feet) away
from high frequency and magnetic interference sources (e.g., televisions, loud-
speaker cabinets, mobile telephones, etc.) in order to avoid malfunctions and/or
loss of data.
Please note that only shielded cables shorter than 3 meters (9.84 ft) should be
used for the external interfaces. Please only use double screened cables for
printer cables.
Do not replace the cables supplied with the machine by any others. Use the ca-
bles belonging to the scope of the delivery exclusively, because they will have
been tested extensively in our laboratories.
Also only use the connection cable supplied with the devices for the connection
of your peripheral devices.
Make sure that all connection cables have been connected to the peripheral de-
vices associated with them, in order to avoid disruptive radiation. Remove un-
needed cables.
The connection of devices is limited to equipment that complies with EN60950
“Safety of information technology equipment” or EN60065 “Audio, video and
similar electronic apparatus. Safety requirements”.

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In the first hours of operation, new devices may emit a typical, unavoidable but
completely harmless smell, which will decline increasingly in the course of time.
We recommend that you ventilate the room regularly, in order to counteract the
formation of the smell. During the development of this product, we have made
sure that the applicable limits are clearly decreased.
Note
You only need to connect those components to your computer that you
require. If you do not have the described device available you may carry
out the connection later.
Front Connectors
Diagram reference: B
Some connections are located behind the front flap. This offers you the great advan-
tage of creating frequently used connections quickly and conveniently, without turn-
ing the AKOYA MINI PC round. The flap, which can be slid, also protects the connec-
tions.

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Connecting USB Devices
Diagram reference: C
Warning!
Connect your USB devices after initial set-up of your new AKOYA MINI
PC . This will prevent unnecessary confusion during installation. These
devices can generally be connected during operation. Read the manual
for your peripheral device first.
The voltage outputs of your AKOYA MINI PC for USB are protected by a fuse
(limited power source according to EN60950). This ensures that a malfunction
of the AKOYA MINI PC will not damage the peripheral devices connected to the
respective jacks.
You have a choice of several connection sockets. It does not matter which you use.
Note
Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid damaging
the contacts. Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the
socket in one position.
1. If you wish to use a printer, scanner or other device with a USB port, connect
the cable to the USB socket on your AKOYA MINI PC.
Note
Connect your devices always to the same port otherwise your operating
system will give a new ID and asks for driver installation.