Medion 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 com-
puter. 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 infor-
mation you require. Along with the Table of Contents at the be-
ginning 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 Get-
ting Started (page 30).
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 informa-
tion about your PC as well as useful links accessible via the World
Wide Web.
Windowsxp invites you to a tour (notes on the task bar) to familiar-
ize yourself with the operating system. We listed further useful
sources of information starting on page 66.

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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 appli-
cations 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 Number ......................................
Date of Purchase ......................................
Place of Purchase ......................................
You will find the PC serial number on the Service Hotline card. The
serial number also appears on the rear of the PC.
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 pro-
vide 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.
©2005 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.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is pro-
hibited.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents
Safety and Maintenance .................................................... 1
Operational Safety............................................................ 3
Data Security ................................................................ 4
Setting Up & Getting Started ............................................. 5
Included with Your PC ....................................................... 7
Setting Up ....................................................................... 9
Positioning the Monitor ................................................... 9
Working in Comfort...................................................... 11
Set-Up Location........................................................... 12
Ambient Temperature................................................... 12
Connecting .................................................................... 13
Cabling ...................................................................... 13
Connecting the Monitor................................................. 15
Connecting Wireless Keyboard & Mouse .......................... 16
Inserting batteries in mouse ....................................... 16
Inserting batteries in keyboard ................................... 17
Setting frequency channel or ID .................................. 18
Connecting the keyboard and mouse ........................... 19
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard ......................................... 20
Connecting a USB Keyboard .......................................... 20
Connecting a PS/2 Mouse.............................................. 20
Connecting a USB Mouse .............................................. 20
Connecting Parallel Devices ........................................... 21
Connecting Modem/ISDN .............................................. 22
Modem .................................................................... 22
ISDN....................................................................... 22
Connecting Serial Devices ............................................. 23
LAN Connection ........................................................... 23
Connecting Speakers/Audio Output ................................ 24
PCs with Surround sound ........................................... 24
Connecting a Sound Source/Audio Input ......................... 25
Connecting a recording source / Video inlet ..................... 25
Video outlet ................................................................ 26
Connecting a Microphone .............................................. 26
Antenna connection for TV / radio receiver ...................... 27
TV .......................................................................... 27
Radio ...................................................................... 27
Digital TV................................................................. 27

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USB/IEEE 1394 ........................................................... 28
Connecting IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire) Devices .................... 28
Connecting USB Devices ............................................ 28
Connecting the Power Supply ........................................ 29
Getting Started .............................................................. 30
Step 1: Power on......................................................... 30
Switch..................................................................... 30
Main Power Switch .................................................... 30
Step 2: Starting Initial Setup......................................... 31
Step 3 : Finalizing........................................................ 31
Short description of the Windows® Desktop ..................... 32
Operation ........................................................................ 35
PC Displays ................................................................... 37
The Mouse..................................................................... 38
The Keyboard ................................................................ 38
Inclination Angle of the Keyboard................................... 38
The Alt and Ctrl Keys.................................................... 39
Multimedia Functions ................................................. 40
The Hard Drive............................................................... 42
Important directories ................................................... 43
The optical drive............................................................. 44
Loading a Disk: ........................................................... 45
Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs ....................... 46
How to remove a Disc: ................................................. 46
The CD-Rom/DVD drive as Boot Drive............................. 46
DVD Technology .......................................................... 47
Various DVD Formats ................................................ 47
DVD-Video ............................................................... 48
Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter ...................... 50
Recordable/Rewriteable Discs ..................................... 50
The Card Reader ............................................................ 51
The Graphics Card .......................................................... 52
Performance characteristics........................................... 52
Current image playback frequencies ............................ 52
Connecting the PC to a Television................................... 53
How to Connect the PC to a Television: ........................ 54
The Sound Card ............................................................. 55
USB Port ....................................................................... 56
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ...................................................... 57
Application Options for IEEE1394 ................................... 57
Technical Specifications ................................................ 57

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The Radio-/TV- Tuner Card .............................................. 58
Listen to Radio broadcasts and Watch TV ........................ 58
The Network .................................................................. 59
What is a Network? ...................................................... 59
What Do You Need for Networking? ............................. 60
Wireless LAN............................................................... 62
Safety Notes ............................................................ 62
Conditions................................................................ 62
Troubleshooting within the Network................................ 64
Modem / ISDN ............................................................... 65
What is a Modem? ....................................................... 65
Serial COM-Port ............................................................. 65
Software ....................................................................... 66
Getting to Know Windows XP......................................... 66
Windows XP Home Edition – First Step ......................... 66
WindowsXP Help and Support....................................... 66
Microsoft®Interactive Training.................................... 67
Writing CDs/DVDs........................................................ 68
Starting nero - Express .............................................. 68
Installation of Software................................................. 69
This is how to install your software:............................. 70
Software Deinstallation .............................................. 71
Windows Activation ...................................................... 72
Product activation on your PC ..................................... 72
BIOS Setup................................................................. 73
The BIOS Setup Program ........................................... 73
Execution of the Bios Setup ........................................ 73
Customer Service & Self-Aid............................................ 75
Data and System Security ............................................... 77
Data Security .............................................................. 77
Maintenance Programs ................................................. 77
Password Reset File ..................................................... 77
System Recovery............................................................ 78
Correction .................................................................. 79
Windows®Update ........................................................ 80
Windows Update Information for Data Security ............. 81
Restoring the Factory Settings ....................................... 82
Limits of the Recovery ............................................... 82
Carrying out a Restore............................................... 83
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions.................................... 84
Customer Service ........................................................... 86

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Troubleshooting........................................................... 86
Localise the Cause ....................................................... 86
Errors And Possible Causes ........................................... 87
Additional Support ....................................................... 88
Driver Support ............................................................ 88
Transporting the PC ..................................................... 89
Cleaning and Care ....................................................... 89
Recycling and Disposal ................................................. 90
Battery treatment ..................................................... 90
Upgrades and Repairs .................................................. 92
Notes for Service Engineers........................................ 92
Appendix ......................................................................... 95
Standards ..................................................................... 97
Electromagnetic Compatibility ..................................... 97
Electrical Safety........................................................... 97
Ergonomics................................................................. 98
Noise Emission ............................................................ 98
Information about the regulatory compliance of the
modem ...................................................................... 99
Information about the regualtory compliance of wireless
keyboard / mouse and wireless LAN ............................... 99
Warranty......................................................................100
Limitation of Warranty ..............................................101
Copying this manual.................................................101
Index...........................................................................102

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Chapter 1
Safety and Maintenance
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Operational Safety ....................................3
Data Security.............................................4

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Operational Safety
Please read this chapter carefully and observe all listed notes. This en-
sures a reliable operation and long life expectancy of your PC.
Do not allow children to play unattended with
electrical equipment.
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.
CD-ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives are Laser Class 1 de-
vices. These lasers must remain in their sealed PC
casing. Do not remove the drive covers, as expo-
sure to the lasers may prove harmful.
Do not cover the slots and openings in the PC
casing. These openings are for ventilation purposes.
Covering these vents may lead to overheating.
Do not insert objects through the slots and
openings of the PC. This may lead to electric shock
or an electrical short-circuit or fire that will damage
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Switch off your PC immediately or do not switch it on at all
and contact customer service...
•... if the power cord or the attached plug is worn or dam-
aged. Have the defective power cord replaced with an origi-
nal cable. Never try to repair a defective cable.
•... if the housing of the PC is damaged or liquids have
penetrated. Have the PC checked by Customer Service
first. Otherwise it is possible the PC cannot be operated
safely which might cause danger to life by electric shock!
The power cord is worn or damaged!
DATA SECURITY
Every time you update your data make back-up cop-
ies 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
damages resulting from the loss of data or conse-
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Included with Your PC ...............................7
Setting Up ...............................................9
Positioning the Monitor ..............................9
Set-Up Location ....................................... 12
Connecting .............................................. 13
Getting Started ...................................... 30

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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 number when contacting
a customer service representative.
Your PC bundle should include the following components:
•PC and power cord
•Windows-compatible keyboard + Mouse
•Microsoft Windows®Getting Started Manual + Recovery CD
(for re-installing the operation system)
•Application and Support CD
•This instruction manual
•Warranty Card
Take the precise specifications of your PC and the technical data
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Setting Up
Remember that choosing the proper location for your PC is just as
important as connecting it correctly. Place your PC in a stable,
vibration-free area. Detailed below are additional guidelines on
setting up your PC.
POSITIONING THE MONITOR
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 win-
dow, because this is the brightest area of the room because of
daylight. This brightness impedes the adjustment of the eyes to
the darker monitor.
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 artifi-
cial lighting. This means that in a room lit by artificial light essen-
tially the same criteria and objectives apply. Should it not be pos-
sible 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.
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•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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WORKING IN COMFORT
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 impor-
tant that you maintain proper posture.
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 in erect position or angled
slightly backwards.
Legs: Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly down-
ward. 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 cor-
rectly 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 side-
ways, or more than 10 degrees up or down.
Head: Your head should be upright or tilted slightly forward.
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SET-UP LOCATION
•Keep your PC and all units connected to it away from mois-
ture, 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° C and 35° C (+41° and +95° F) and at a relative
humidity of between 30% and 70% (without condensation).
•When powered off, the PC can be stored at temperatures
between -20° C and 50° C (–40° and +158° F).
•To provide additional protection against electric shock,
power surges, lightning strikes, or other electrical dam-
age to your PC, we recommend the use of a surge protector.
•Wait until the PC has reached ambient (room) temperature
before turning it on or connecting it to the power adapter.
Drastic variations in temperature and humidity can cre-
ate condensation within the PC and may cause it to short-
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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 de-
scribed connections.
Note: The devices listed are not necessarily in-
cluded with your PC!
All the connections listed are optional and will not
be inevitably available on your PC.
CABLING
Beachten Sie nachfolgende Hinweise, um Ihren PC ordnungs-
gemäß und sicher anzuschließen:
•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 or IEEE 1394 connector.
Please follow the appropriate 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 tele-
phones, 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 LPT, COM, USB, IEEE
1394, audio, video and network interfaces with this PC.
Please only use doubly shielded cables in the case of printer
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•To avoid EMC issues, make sure that all devices are con-
nected to each cable or that cables not in use are removed
from the computer.
•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”.
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.
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