Medion MD 8818 User manual

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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 ownership of this
computer, please provide 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 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 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 strongly recommend that you read the Online Manual for
your PC, which can be found in the Start Menu.
Information about your PC
This interactive manual is designed to provide additional
information about your PC as well as useful links accessible via
the World Wide Web.
Windows XP invites you to a tour (notes on the task bar) to
familiarize yourself with the operating system. We listed further
useful sources of information starting on page 64.

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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.
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.
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 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.
© 2006 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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Table of contents
Safety.......................................................................... 1
Operational safety....................................................... 3
Data security ........................................................... 4
Setting up & Getting started ....................................... 5
Included with your PC.................................................. 7
Setting up.................................................................. 8
Set-up location......................................................... 8
Ambient temperature ................................................ 8
Ergonomics.............................................................. 9
Connecting .............................................................. 12
Cabling ................................................................. 12
Front connectors .................................................... 14
Connecting speakers/audio output ............................ 15
PCs with surround sound ....................................... 15
Connecting a sound source/audio input...................... 16
Connecting a microphone ........................................ 16
Connecting parallel devices ...................................... 17
Connecting serial devices......................................... 17
Connecting a PS/2 devices ....................................... 18
USB/IEEE 1394 ...................................................... 18
Connecting IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire) devices................ 18
Connecting USB devices ........................................ 19
Installing wireless keyboard & mouse...................... 19
LAN connection ...................................................... 24
Connecting the monitor ........................................... 24
Modem connection.................................................. 25
Antenna connection for TV/Radio receiver .................. 26
Analogue TV reception .......................................... 26
DVB-T TV reception .............................................. 26
Radio reception.................................................... 26

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TV-out .................................................................. 27
Connecting a recording source / video inlet ............... 27
Connecting the power supply.................................... 28
Getting started ......................................................... 29
Step 1: Power on.................................................... 29
Switch ................................................................ 29
On/off switch ....................................................... 29
Step 2: Starting initial setup .................................... 30
Step 3: Finalizing ................................................... 31
Short description of the Windows®desktop .............. 31
Operation .................................................................. 33
Multimedia at the push of a button .............................. 35
Switch Power Cinema On ......................................... 35
Switch Power Cinema off ......................................... 35
The mouse............................................................... 36
Power-saving function ............................................. 36
The keyboard ........................................................... 37
The Alt and Ctrl keys............................................... 37
Multimedia functions ............................................... 38
The hard drive.......................................................... 40
Important directories .............................................. 41
Connecting an external hard drive............................. 42
The optical drive ....................................................... 43
Loading a disc:....................................................... 43
Playing back and retrieving data from discs ................ 44
How to remove a disc.............................................. 44
The optical drive as boot drive.................................. 44
Regional playback information for DVD.................... 45
Subjects concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter ............... 46
The card reader ........................................................ 47

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The graphics card ..................................................... 48
Performance characteristics ..................................... 48
Current image playback frequencies .......................... 48
Connecting the PC to a Television ............................. 49
How to Connect the PC to a Television: ................... 50
The sound card......................................................... 51
IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)................................................ 52
Application options for IEEE1394 .............................. 52
Technical specifications ........................................... 52
USB port ................................................................. 53
The network............................................................. 54
What is a network? ................................................. 54
Wireless LAN.......................................................... 54
Safety Notes........................................................ 55
Conditions........................................................... 55
Troubleshooting within the network........................... 56
Modem.................................................................... 57
The TV tuner card ..................................................... 58
Watch TV .............................................................. 58
The Remote Control .................................................. 59
Inserting Batteries .................................................. 59
Button layout ......................................................... 60
Changing the transmission/reception channels............ 62
Parallel interface....................................................... 63
Serial COM port ........................................................ 63
Software.................................................................. 64
Getting to know Windows XP.................................... 64
Windows XP help and support................................. 64
Microsoft interactive training.................................. 65
Writing CDs/DVDs .................................................. 66
Starting Nero Start Smart...................................... 66

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Installation of software............................................ 67
This is how to install your software: ........................ 68
Software uninstallation.......................................... 69
Windows activation ................................................. 70
Product activation on your PC ................................ 70
BIOS setup ............................................................ 71
Execution of the BIOS setup .................................. 71
BullGuard Internet Security...................................... 72
Customer service & self help .................................... 75
Data and system security........................................... 77
Data security ......................................................... 77
Maintenance programs ............................................ 77
Password reset file.................................................. 77
System recovery....................................................... 78
Correction ............................................................. 78
Windows®Update................................................... 79
Windows Update information for data security .......... 80
Restoring the factory settings................................... 80
Limits of the recovery ........................................... 81
Carrying out a restore........................................... 81
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions .............................. 82
Customer service ...................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 84
Localise the cause .................................................. 84
Errors and possible causes ....................................... 85
Additional support .................................................. 86
Driver support........................................................ 86
Transporting the PC ................................................ 87
Cleaning and care................................................... 87
Recycling and disposal............................................. 88
Battery treatment ................................................ 88
Upgrades and repairs .............................................. 90
Notes for service engineers.................................... 90

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Appendix ................................................................... 93
PowerCinema Linux License Agreement........................ 95
License disclaimer................................................... 95
Download Source Code ......................................... 95
Standards................................................................ 96
Electromagnetic compatibility ................................... 96
Electrical safety...................................................... 96
Ergonomics............................................................ 97
Noise emission ....................................................... 97
Information about the regulatory compliance according to
R&TTE .................................................................. 98
FCC compliance statement ....................................... 99
Warranty ................................................................100
Liability limitations.................................................101
Making copies of this manual...................................101
Index .....................................................................102

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