Medion MD 8828 User manual

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Multimedia PC
What your 2 years warranty means
Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should therefore provide
you with years of good service when used properly. In the event of product failure within
its intended use over the course of the first two years after the date of purchase, we will
rectify the problem as quickly as possible once it has been brought to our attention. In the
unlikely event of such an occurrence, or if you require any information about the product
please contact us via our after sales support service, details of which can be found in this
manual and on the product itself.
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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 in-
formation.
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.
Windows Vista® offers you additional aids to learn about the new version of Windows and
your PC. You can find this information in the Welcome Center after booting up your PC.
We have listed further useful sources of information starting on page 53.
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
warranty 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.

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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 ..............................................................................................11
Cabling .................................................................................................11
Front Connectors .................................................................................. 12
Connecting Speakers/Audio Output .....................................................13
PCs with Surround Sound..................................................................13
Connecting a Sound Source/Audio Input..............................................13
LAN Connection....................................................................................14
Connecting IEEE 1394 Devices ..............................................................14
Connecting USB Devices ....................................................................... 15
Installing wireless keyboard & mouse................................................16
Connecting Serial Devices.....................................................................18
Connecting PS/2 Devices ......................................................................18
TV-out...................................................................................................18
Connecting the Monitor........................................................................ 19
Antenna Connection for TV...................................................................20
Analogue TV reception ......................................................................20
DVB-T TV reception............................................................................20
Connecting headphones....................................................................... 20
Connecting a Microphone ....................................................................21
Connecting a Recording Source / Video Inlet ....................................... 21
Connecting S-ATA devices..................................................................... 21
Remove S-ATA devices .......................................................................21
Connecting the Power Supply ..............................................................22

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Getting Started.........................................................................................23
Step 1: Power On..................................................................................23
Switch ...............................................................................................23
On/off Switch .................................................................................... 23
Step 2: Starting Initial Setup..................................................................24
Step 3: Finalising...................................................................................25
Short Description of the Windows®Desktop .......................................25
Operation .....................................................................................27
The Mouse ............................................................................................... 29
The Keyboard ...........................................................................................30
The Alt and Ctrl Keys.............................................................................30
Multimedia functions ............................................................................ 31
The Hard Drive ......................................................................................... 32
Important Directories............................................................................33
Connecting an external hard drive ........................................................34
The Optical Drive .....................................................................................35
Loading a Disc:......................................................................................35
Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs .........................................35
How to Remove a Disc ..........................................................................36
The Optical Drive as Boot Drive.............................................................36
Regional Playback Information for DVD................................................. 36
Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter...........................................37
Important Information about High Resolution Video Formats ............37
The Card Reader.......................................................................................38
The Graphics Card....................................................................................39
Performance Characteristics .................................................................. 39
Current Image Playback Frequencies.....................................................39
Connecting the PC to a Television.........................................................40
How to Connect the PC to a Television: .............................................41
The Sound Card ....................................................................................... 42
IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire).................................................................................43
Application Options for IEEE1394..........................................................43
Technical Specifications ........................................................................ 43
USB Port ................................................................................................... 44

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The Network ............................................................................................ 45
What is a Network? ...............................................................................45
Troubleshooting within the Network ....................................................46
The TV Tuner Card ...................................................................................47
Watch TV ..............................................................................................47
The Remote Control .................................................................................48
Inserting Batteries .................................................................................48
Button layout ........................................................................................ 49
Changing the transmission/reception channels.....................................51
Serial COM Port........................................................................................52
Software................................................................................................... 53
Getting to Know Windows Vista®...........................................................53
Windows Vista®– Quick Start Guide: ..................................................53
Windows Vista®- Help and Support....................................................53
Windows Vista®– Welcome Center:.................................................... 54
Windows Vista®– User Account Control: ............................................55
Installation of Software .........................................................................56
How to Install your Software.............................................................. 56
Software Uninstallation......................................................................57
Windows Activation .............................................................................. 58
Product Activation on your PC ...........................................................58
BIOS Setup............................................................................................ 58
Execution of the BIOS Setup .............................................................. 58
BullGuard Internet Security ...................................................................59
Customer Service & Self Help........................................................61
Data and System Security.........................................................................63
Data Security......................................................................................... 63
Maintenance Programs .........................................................................63
Password Reset File ...............................................................................63
System Restore .........................................................................................64
Correction............................................................................................. 64
Windows®Update..................................................................................65
Windows Update Information for Data Security ................................. 66
System Restore powered by Symantec ..................................................67
Limits of the Recovery ........................................................................ 67
Carrying out a Restore ....................................................................... 67

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions...........................................................68
Customer Service ..................................................................................... 69
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................69
Localise the Cause................................................................................. 69
Errors and Possible Causes ....................................................................70
Additional Support................................................................................71
Driver Support ...................................................................................... 71
Transporting the PC .............................................................................. 72
Cleaning and Care ................................................................................72
Recycling and Disposal..........................................................................73
Battery Treatment ................................................................................. 73
Upgrades and Repairs ........................................................................... 75
Notes for Service Engineers................................................................75
Appendix ......................................................................................77
Standards ................................................................................................. 79
Electromagnetic Compatibility ..............................................................79
Electrical Safety ..................................................................................... 79
Ergonomics........................................................................................... 79
Noise Emission ...................................................................................... 80
FCC Compliance Statement ..................................................................80
Making Copies of this Manual ...............................................................81
Index........................................................................................................ 82

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

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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 dan-
ger 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 harm-
ful.
•Do not insert objects through the slots and openings of the PC. This may lead to
electric 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 venti-
lation 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 oth-
erwise 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 stor-
age medium. The supplier does not assume liability for data loss or damage
to data storage units, and no claims can be accepted for damages result-
ing from the loss of data or consequential losses.

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Chapter 2
Setting Up & Getting Started
Subject Page
Included with your PC ......................................................7
Setting Up ........................................................................8
Connecting .....................................................................11
Getting Started ..............................................................23

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Included with your PC
Please check that the contents listed below are supplied with your package and notify us
within 14 days of purchase if this is not the case. You MUST provide your PC’s serial num-
ber when contacting a customer service representative.
Your PC bundle should include the following components:
•PC and power cord
•Wireless keyboard and mouse set containing of:
•Wireless keyboard +
2 batteries type Micro LR03/AAA, 1,5V
•Wireless mouse +
2 batteries type Mignon LR6/AA, 1,5V
•USB receiver
•Remote control type OR24E +
2 batteries type Micro LR03/AAA, 1,5V
•OEM Version of Operating System
•Application-/ Support Disc
•Documentation

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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 di-
rect sunlight. Failure to observe these instructions can lead to malfunctions or dam-
age to the PC.
•To prevent damage to your PC from a fall, place and operate the PC and all con-
nected units on a stable, balanced and vibration-free surface.
•Your PC is not suitable for use at video workstation devices in the sense of §2 of the
video workstation regulation.
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 conden-
sation).
•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 light-
ning strikes through the power network.
•Delay operating a PC after transport until the device has adjusted to the ambient
temperature. In situations of large temperature or humidity differences condensa-
tion may build up moisture inside the PC, which might cause an electrical short cir-
cuit.

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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 following measures might
be helpful:
•Turn, lower or incline the monitor.
•Place horizontal or vertical shades at the windows.
•Working 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 potential
for physical discomfort or injury, it’s important that you maintain proper posture.
Overall:
Change your position frequently and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue.

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Back:
While sitting at your work surface, make sure your back is supported by the chair’s back-
rest in 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
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Connecting
For a better guidance, open up the left inner page of the cover with the dia-
grams to find the location of the described connections.
Note:
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.
•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 appro-
priate instructions for each device.
•Keep the PC at least one meter (approximately three feet) away from high fre-
quency 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 metres (9.84 ft) should be used
for the external interfaces. Please only use doubly shielded cable in the case of
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 ca-
bles.
•The connection of devices is limited to equipment that complies with EN60950
“Safety of information technology equipment” or EN60065 “Audio, video and simi-
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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 you to 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 fallen below.
Note
You only need to connect those components to your computer you require.
If you do not have the described device (e. g. printer) you may skip the re-
spective item and carry it out later, if necessary.
Front Connectors
Diagram reference: D
Some connections are located behind the front flap. This offers you the great advantage of
creating frequently used connections quickly and conveniently, without turning the PC
round. The flap, which can be slid, also protects the connections.
(similar picture)
Press on the front screen,
so that it folds open. The
right image shows the
opened screen.
Turn the screen
back to its starting
position.
Optical drive
Front bezel
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Connecting Speakers/Audio Output
Diagram reference: E
Here you can connect your active speakers for replaying or audio connection cables
for recording. Please refer to the user's guide of your stereo installation for information
about which connector you should use (usually Line In or Aux).
1. Connect the cable with the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug into the green socket on the
rear of your PC.
PCs with Surround Sound
Diagram reference: E
Connect your surround equipment as follows:
1. Connect the Front speaker to the green socket.
2. Attach the back loudspeakers to the connector back surround.
3. Your centre speaker or subwoofer can be connected to the socket centre/bass.
4. Connect to the side surround socket two more speakers for the rear surround.
A digital audio output (SPDIF) can be connected to an optical and/or a coaxial cable.
Diagram reference: F1,F2
1. Plug the optical cable to the socket at Position F1
or the Cinch cable to the socket at Position F2.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an audio device with a corresponding digital
input.
Connecting a Sound Source/Audio Input
Diagram reference: G1, G2
This port is used to accommodate a connecting cable for external analogue audio
sources (i.e. stereo system, keyboard/synthesizer).
1. Connect the cable with the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug to the light-blue coloured
socket. Optionally, you can connect a stereo Cinch cable (position G2).

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LAN Connection
Diagram reference: H
Your PC is equipped with a network connection, in order to prepare it for network opera-
tion.
The network cable usually has two RJ45 plugs so that it is not important which plug is
connected to which jack.
1. Connect the one plug of the cable to the PC jack.
2. Connect the other plug to the other PC or hub/switch.
For further information refer to chapter “The Network” starting at page 45.
Connecting IEEE 1394 Devices
Diagram reference: I
Warning!
Connect your IEEE 1394 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 periph-
eral device first.
Note
Peripheral devices can have different connecting cables (6-pole,
4-pole ). Please check what kind of cable you need for your peripheral de-
vice.
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. Connect the IEEE 1394 cable to the IEEE 1394 port (reference I).
Important
The connectors of the front side are not configured for parallel use.