Medion ERAZER Series User manual

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POS Description see
page
AOn/Off Switch /Power-LED 25
BMicrophone Input* 15, 39
CDocking station for external harddisk 33
Medion HDDrive2Go super speed
DeSATA port* 15
E1 USB 2.0-ports (e.g., Scanner, Digital Camera)* 16, 42
E2 USB 3.0-ports (e.g., Scanner, Digital Camera)* 16, 42
GOptical Drive (CD-/DVD-/CDRW/DVDRW/BluRay)* 34
HEject button of Optical Drive 34
IRemovable HDD Hot Swap Rack* 32
KMemory Card Reader* 37
LOverclocking Button* 17
NMonitor port DVI-I / DVI-D / D-Sub VGA* 20, 38
O1 Mini-HDMI port* 20, 38
O2 HDMI port* 20, 38
PSpeakers (FS) / Headphone socket 21, 39
Speakers (RS)*
Speakers (CS)*
Speakers (SS)*
Q Clear CMOS* 56
SDigital Audio OUT SPDIF (opt./coax.)* 22, 39
TPS/2 ports for mouse & keyboard* 22
UPower supply (main connector & main power switch) 24
VIEEE 1394 (FireWire) 6-pin* 22, 41
WNetwork port (RJ-45) 23, 43
XAudio input (line in, recording) 23
* optional
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POS Description see
page
AOn/Off Switch /Power-LED 25
BMicrophone Input* 15, 39
CDocking station for external harddisk 33
Medion HDDrive2Go super speed
DeSATA port* 15
E1 USB 2.0-ports (e.g., Scanner, Digital Camera)* 16, 42
E2 USB 3.0-ports (e.g., Scanner, Digital Camera)* 16, 42
GOptical Drive (CD-/DVD-/CDRW/DVDRW/BluRay)* 34
HEject button of Optical Drive 34
IRemovable HDD Hot Swap Rack* 32
KMemory Card Reader* 37
LOverclocking Button* 17
NMonitor port DVI-I / DVI-D / D-Sub VGA* 20, 38
O1 Mini-HDMI port* 20, 38
O2 HDMI port* 20, 38
PSpeakers (FS) / Headphone socket 21, 39
Speakers (RS)*
Speakers (CS)*
Speakers (SS)*
Q Clear CMOS* 56
SDigital Audio OUT SPDIF (opt./coax.)* 22, 39
TPS/2 ports for mouse & keyboard* 22
UPower supply (main connector & main power switch) 24
VIEEE 1394 (FireWire) 6-pin* 22, 41
WNetwork port (RJ-45) 23, 43
XAudio input (line in, recording) 23
* optional
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Table of Contents
About these Instructions..............................................................................................5
Symbols and Key Words Used in these Instructions ..................................................5
Proper Use...................................................................................................................6
Information about Conformity ....................................................................................6
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................7
Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate machinery............7
Operational Safety.......................................................................................................7
Never carry out repairs yourself................................................................................8
Data Security............................................................................................................8
Included with your PC.................................................................................................9
Setting Up .................................................................................................................10
Set-up Location......................................................................................................10
Ambient Temperature............................................................................................10
Ergonomics............................................................................................................11
Connecting ...............................................................................................................13
Cabling ..................................................................................................................13
Connecting a Microphone .....................................................................................15
Connecting eSATA Devices ....................................................................................15
Remove eSATA Devices .......................................................................................15
Connecting USB Devices ........................................................................................16
Overclocking Button ..............................................................................................17
Processor overclocking using the button in the MEDION®ERAZER®Control
Center ................................................................................................................17
Processor overclocking using the OC switch on the front cover ..........................19
Processor overclocking using the OC switch on the back of the computer..........19
Making settings in the MEDION®ERAZER®Control Center....................................19
Connecting the Monitor.........................................................................................20
Connecting Mini HDMI devices..............................................................................20
Connecting HDMI devices......................................................................................20
Connecting Speakers/Audio Output ......................................................................21
Connecting headphones.....................................................................................21
PCs with Surround Sound...................................................................................21
Connecting PS/2 devices........................................................................................22
Connecting IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire) Devices ..............................................................22
LAN Connection.....................................................................................................23
Connecting a Sound Source/Audio Input...............................................................23
Connecting the Power Supply ...............................................................................24

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Getting Started..........................................................................................................25
Step 1: Power On...................................................................................................25
Switch ................................................................................................................25
On/off Switch .....................................................................................................25
Step 2: Starting Initial Setup...................................................................................26
Step 3: Finalising....................................................................................................26
Short Description of the Windows®Desktop ........................................................26
The Mouse ................................................................................................................29
The Keyboard ............................................................................................................30
The Alt and Ctrl Keys..............................................................................................30
The Hard Drive ..........................................................................................................31
Important Directories.............................................................................................32
Hot Swap Hard Disk Frame.....................................................................................32
Connecting an External Hard Drive ........................................................................33
The Optical Drive ......................................................................................................34
Loading a Disc........................................................................................................34
How to Remove a Disc ...........................................................................................35
Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs ..........................................................35
Regional Playback Information for DVD..................................................................35
Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter............................................................36
Important Information about High Resolution Video Formats .............................36
The Card Reader........................................................................................................37
The Graphics Card.....................................................................................................38
Appearance and Personalization ............................................................................38
The Sound System.....................................................................................................39
IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)..................................................................................................41
Application Options for IEEE1394...........................................................................41
Technical Specifications .........................................................................................41
USB Port ....................................................................................................................42
The Network .............................................................................................................43
What is a Network? ................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting within the Network .....................................................................44
Software....................................................................................................................45
Getting to Know Windows® 7 ................................................................................45
Windows®7 - News .............................................................................................45
Windows®7 - Help and Support ..........................................................................47
Windows®7 – Getting Started .............................................................................47
Windows®7 - User Account Control ....................................................................48
Windows®7 – Control Panel................................................................................49
Windows Media Center..........................................................................................50

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Installation of Software ..........................................................................................53
How to Install your Software...............................................................................53
Software Uninstallation.......................................................................................54
Windows Activation ...............................................................................................55
Product Activation on your PC ............................................................................55
BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................56
Execution of the BIOS Setup ...............................................................................56
Clear CMOS ...........................................................................................................56
Data and System Security..........................................................................................57
Data Security..........................................................................................................57
Maintenance Programs ..........................................................................................57
System Restore ..........................................................................................................58
Correction..............................................................................................................58
Windows®Update...................................................................................................59
Windows Update Information for Data Security ..................................................60
System Restore ..........................................................................................................61
Limits of the Recovery ............................................................................................61
Carrying out a Restore............................................................................................61
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................62
Customer Service ......................................................................................................63
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................63
Localise the Cause..................................................................................................63
Errors and Possible Causes .....................................................................................64
Additional Support.................................................................................................65
Driver Support .......................................................................................................65
Transporting the PC ...............................................................................................66
Cleaning and Care .................................................................................................66
Upgrades and Repairs................................................................................................67
Notes for Service Engineers.................................................................................67
Notes on Laser Radiation.....................................................................................68
Recycling and Disposal...........................................................................................68
Battery Treatment ...............................................................................................69
FCC Compliance Statement ...................................................................................70
Index.........................................................................................................................71

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Purchase Details
Enter your purchase details below for quick reference.
Serial Numbers ......................................
(i.e. Microsoft®) ......................................
Place and date of Purchase ......................................
You will find the PC serial number on the rear of the PC. Also copy this number into your
guarantee documents, if necessary.
Audience
These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced user. Regardless of the
possible professional utilisation, this PC is designed for day-to-day household use. The
functions and applications for use with this PC have been designed with the entire family
in mind.
Quality
Medion has selected the components in this computer for their high level of functionality,
ease of use, safety and reliability.
Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to provide you with an in-
novative 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.
Making Copies of this Manual
This manual contains information protected by law. All rights reserved. Duplicating this
information in mechanical, electronic, or any other form, without the written approval by
the manufacturer, is prohibited by copyright law.
© 2012 Medion®. All rights reserved. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, and Windows are registered trademarks 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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About these Instructions
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the
appliance for the first time. Note the warnings on the unit and
in the operating instructions.
Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you
sell the equipment or give it away, make sure you also hand
over these instructions and the warranty card.
Symbols and Key Words Used in these Instructions
DANGER!
Warning: immediate mortal danger!
WARNING!
Warning: possible mortal danger and/or serious irreversible inju-
ries!
CAUTION!
Please note the following guidelines to avoid injuries and property damage!
CAUTION!
Please note the following guidelines to avoid property damage!
NOTICE!
Additional information on using the device.
NOTICE!
Observe the notes in the instruction manual!
WARNING!
Warning: risk of electric shock!
•Bulleted item/information on operating steps and results
►Tasks to be performed

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Proper Use
This device is intended for the usage, editing and management of electronic documents
and multimedia content.
The device is intended for private use only and not for industrial/commercial use.
Please note that we shall not be liable in case of improper use:
•Do not modify the device without our consent and do not use any auxiliary equip-
ment which we have not approved or supplied.
•Use only spare parts and accessories which we have supplied or approved.
•Follow all the instructions in these directions for use, especially the safety information.
Any other use is deemed improper and can cause personal injury or damage to the
product.
•Do not use the device in extreme ambient temperatures and conditions.
Information about Conformity
The following remote equipment has been supplied with this device:
•Wireless LAN (optional)
•Keyboard (optional)
•Mouse (optional)
When used in France, the built-in wireless LAN solution may only be used in buildings due
to the capacity of the device. Currently the other EU-countries and Australia do not have
any restrictions.
The company declares herewith that these devices are in agreement with the fundamental
requirements and the other relevant terms of the 1999/5/EG Guideline.
This device fulfils the basic requirements and the relevant regulation of the Eco design
Guideline 2009/125/EG.
Complete declarations of conformity are available under www.medion.com/conformity.

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Safety Instructions
Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to
operate machinery
•Do not allow small children to play unattended with electrical equipment. Children
are incapable of judging potential risks properly.
•Keep the appliance and its accessories out of reach of children.
DANGER!
Keep plastic packaging out of reach of children. There is a
risk of suffocation.
Operational Safety
Please read this chapter carefully and observe all listed notes.
This ensures a reliable operation and long life expectancy of your 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 PC casing or use the PC with the casing 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 PC
casing. Do not remove the drive covers, as exposure to the lasers may prove harmful.
•Do not insert objects through the slots and openings of the PC. This may lead to elec-
tric shock, electrical short-circuit or fire that will damage your PC.
•Do not cover the slots and openings in the PC casing. These openings are for ventila-
tion purposes. Covering these vents may lead to overheating. Please keep free a
minimum distance of 20 cm on all sides when setting up the PC.
Switch off your 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. Replace
the defective power cord with an original power cord. Under no circumstances may a
defective power cord be repaired.
•... if the housing of the PC is damaged or fluids have leaked into it. Have the PC
checked by customer service first, because the PC may not be safely operated other-
wise and there may be a life-threatening risk of electrocution!

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Never carry out repairs yourself
CAUTION!
Never try to open or repair the appliance yourself. There
is a risk of electric shock!
•If there is a fault, contact the MEDION Help Desk or other suitable specialist workshop.
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 will
be accepted for damages resulting from the loss of data or conse-
quential losses.

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Included with your PC
Please check that the contents listed below are supplied with your package. You MUST
provide your PC’s serial number when contacting a customer service representative.
Your PC bundle should include the following components:
•PC and power cord
•OEM Version of Operating System
•Documentation
DANGER!
Keep plastic packaging out of reach of children. There is a
risk of suffocation.

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Setting Up
Remember that choosing the proper location for your PC is just as important as connect-
ing it correctly.
Set-up Location
•Keep your 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 PC.
•To prevent damage to your PC from a fall, place and operate the PC and all connected
units on a stable, balanced and vibration-free surface.
Ambient Temperature
•The 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 con-
densation).
•When powered off, the 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 an-
tenna cables, if present. We recommend the use of a surge protector for additional
safety, in order to protect your PC from being damaged by power peaks or lightning
strikes through the power network.
•Delay operating a PC after transport until the device has adjusted to the ambient tem-
perature. In situations of large temperature or humidity differences condensation may
build up moisture inside the PC, which might cause an electrical short circuit.

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Ergonomics
NOTICE!
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 following measures might
be helpful:
•Turn, lower or incline the monitor.
•Place horizontal or vertical shades at the windows.
•Work in Comfort
NOTICE!
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 potential
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 back-
rest. 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 before 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 trackball.
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.
•Hand rest:
2” – 4”
•Viewing distance:
20” – 27.5”
•Legroom (vertical):
minimum 25.5”
•Legroom (horizontal): minimum
23.6”
•Top line of screen at eye level or
slightly below.

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Connecting
For a better guidance, open up the left inner page of the cover with the diagrams to
find the location of the described connections.
NOTICE!
The devices listed are not necessarily included with your PC.
All the connections listed are optional and will not inevitably be
available on your PC.
Cabling
Please follow the instructions below in order to correctly connect your PC:
•Arrange cables in such a way that no one can tread on or trip over them.
•Do not place objects on the cables.
•Do not allow any great forces to be exerted on the plug-in connections, from the side,
for example. This might lead to damage on and in your device.
•Do not use any force when connecting cable and plugs and pay attention to the cor-
rect alignment of the plugs.
•Pull it out at the plug and do not pull the cable, if you separate a connection cable
from your device.
•Avoid short-circuits and breaks in the cable by not squashing or bending the cable
sharply.
•To avoid damage to your PC, connect your peripherals (e.g., keyboard, mouse and
monitor) whilst your PC is powered off. Some devices can be connected whilst your
PC is in use. These devices usually have a USB connector. Please follow the appropri-
ate instructions for each device.
•Keep the PC at least one meter (approximately three feet) away from high frequency
and magnetic interference sources (e.g., televisions, loudspeaker 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 cables
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 devices
associated with them, in order to avoid disruptive radiation. Remove unneeded 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 com-
pletely harmless smell, which will decline increasingly in the course of time.
We recommend that you ventilate the room regularly, in order to counteract the for-
mation 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 avail-
able you may carry out the connection later.

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Connecting a Microphone
Diagram reference: B
(optional feature)
►You can use the pink socket to connect a microphone with a 3.5 mm mono jack
plug.
►Position the microphone in such a way that it does not point directly at the speak-
ers. If you hear feedback, characterised by loud whistling noises, reposition the
microphone until the sound stops.
Connecting eSATA Devices
Diagram reference: D
(optional feature)
eSATA stands for "external Serial ATA" and is used for connecting external hard disks.
Unlike common USB standards, the transmission speed of an eSATA connection is higher
than that of external USB hard disks.
NOTICE!
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.
►Connect the cable to the eSATA socket in the front of your PC.
Remove eSATA Devices
►Before removing an eSATA hard disk from your PC, click on the icon "Safely re-
move hardware" in the task bar and then on the hard disk to be removed.

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Connecting USB Devices
Diagram reference: E1, E2
(optional feature)
CAUTION!
Connect your USB devices after initial set-up of your new 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 PC for USB are protected by a fuse (limited power source
according to EN60950). This ensures that a malfunction of the 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.
NOTICE!
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.
►If you wish to use a printer, scanner or other device with a USB port, connect the
cable to the USB socket on your PC.
NOTICE!
Connect your devices always to the same port otherwise your
operating system will give a new ID and asks for driver installa-
tion.

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Overclocking Button
Diagram reference: L
(optional feature)
Your computer is delivered with an application that enables you to overclock the proces-
sor. This is useful if you want higher performance for certain applications, such as video
editing or games.
Depending on computer model, you enable overclocking…
•using the button in the MEDION® ERAZER® Control Center,
•using the OC switch on the computer’s front cover or
•using the OC switch on the back of the computer.
Regardless of how you enable or disable overclocking, you will always need to restart
your computer. When you launch the MEDION® ERAZER® Control Center, a correspond-
ing notification will appear.
CAUTION!
Back up your data on external storage media after each update
or change. We do not accept liability for compensation claims
arising from loss of data or any consequential loss or damage.
Processor overclocking using the button in the MEDION®ERAZER®
Control Center
►Launch the MEDION® ERAZER®Control Center by double-clicking the desktop
shortcut .
►User Account Control now informs you about changes being made to your com-
puter. Confirm the query with Yes. You will see the program’s main page with
some information regarding your computer.
►Open the OC Genie tab.