Medion PC 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 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 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 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 famil-
iarize yourself with the operating system. We listed further useful
sources of information starting on page 54.

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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 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 ap-
plications 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 regis-
tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Pen-
tium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. The names of actual compa-
nies 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
Notes on this manual ................................................. i
Audience............................................................... ii
Purchase details ....................................................... ii
Quality.................................................................... ii
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 .................................................... 13
Connecting the monitor ........................................... 14
Connecting a USB Keyboard ..................................... 15
Connecting a PS/2 keyboard .................................... 15
Connecting a USB mouse......................................... 15
Connecting a PS/2 mouse ........................................ 16
Connecting parallel devices ...................................... 16
LAN connection ...................................................... 17
Connecting the Wireless LAN aerial ........................... 17
Connecting serial devices......................................... 18
Modem connection.................................................. 19
Connecting speakers/audio output ............................ 19
PCs with surround sound ....................................... 20
Connecting a microphone ........................................ 21
Connecting a sound source/audio input...................... 21
Connecting a recording source / video inlet................... 21

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TV-out .................................................................. 22
Antenna connection for TV/radio receiver ................... 22
USB/IEEE 1394 ...................................................... 23
Connecting USB devices ........................................ 23
Connecting IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire) devices................ 24
Connecting the power supply.................................... 25
Getting started ......................................................... 26
Step 1: Power on.................................................... 26
Switch ................................................................ 26
On/off switch....................................................... 26
Step 2: Starting initial setup .................................... 27
Step 3: Finalizing ................................................... 28
Short description of the Windows®desktop .............. 28
Operation .................................................................. 31
The mouse............................................................... 33
The keyboard ........................................................... 34
The Alt and Ctrl keys............................................... 35
The hard drive.......................................................... 36
Important directories .............................................. 37
The optical drive ....................................................... 38
Loading a disc:....................................................... 38
Playing back and retrieving data from discs .................. 39
How to remove a disc.............................................. 39
The optical drive as boot drive.................................. 39
Regional playback information for DVD ...................... 40
Subjects concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter ................. 41
The card reader (optional).......................................... 42
The graphics card ..................................................... 43
Performance characteristics ..................................... 43
Current image playback frequencies .......................... 43
Connecting the PC to a Television ............................. 44
How to Connect the PC to a Television: ................... 44

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The sound card......................................................... 45
USB port ................................................................. 46
IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)................................................ 47
Application options for IEEE1394 .............................. 47
Technical specifications ........................................... 47
The TV tuner card ..................................................... 48
Listen to the radio and watch TV............................... 48
The network............................................................. 49
What is a network? ................................................. 49
Wireless LAN.......................................................... 50
Safety Notes........................................................ 50
Conditions........................................................... 50
Troubleshooting within the network........................... 52
Parallel interface....................................................... 53
Serial COM port ........................................................ 53
Modem.................................................................... 53
Software.................................................................. 54
Getting to know Windowsxp ...................................... 54
Windowsxp help and support ................................... 54
Microsoft interactive training.................................. 55
Writing CDs/DVDs .................................................. 56
Starting Nero Start Smart...................................... 56
Installation of software............................................ 57
This is how to install your software: ........................ 58
Software uninstallation.......................................... 59
Windows activation ................................................. 60
Product activation on your PC ................................ 60
BIOS setup ............................................................ 61
Execution of the BIOS setup .................................. 61
BullGuard Internet Security...................................... 62

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Customer service & self help .................................... 65
Data and system security........................................... 67
Data security ......................................................... 67
Maintenance programs ............................................ 67
Password reset file.................................................. 67
System recovery....................................................... 68
Correction ............................................................. 68
Windows®Update................................................... 69
Windows Update information for data security .......... 70
Restoring the factory settings................................... 71
Limits of the recovery ........................................... 71
Carrying out a restore........................................... 72
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions .............................. 73
Customer service ...................................................... 75
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 75
Localise the cause .................................................. 75
Errors and possible causes ....................................... 76
Additional support .................................................. 77
Driver support........................................................ 77
Transporting the PC ................................................ 78
Cleaning and care................................................... 78
Recycling and disposal............................................. 79
Battery treatment................................................... 79
Upgrades and repairs .............................................. 81
Notes for service engineers.................................... 81
Appendix ................................................................... 83
Standards................................................................ 85
Electromagnetic compatibility ................................... 85
Electrical safety...................................................... 85
Ergonomics............................................................ 86
Noise emission ....................................................... 86
Information about the regulatory compliance
according to R&TTE................................................. 87

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FCC compliance statement ....................................... 88
Warranty ................................................................. 89
Liability limitations.................................................. 90
Making copies of this manual.................................... 90
Index ...................................................................... 91

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Device
At the end of its life, the appliance must not be disposed of in
household rubbish. Enquire about the options for environmentally-
friendly disposal
Batteries
Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish! They
must be deposited at a collection point for used batteries.
Packaging
To avoid damage during transport, the PC is stored in a packag-
ing. Packaging is produced mostly from materials which can be
disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and be profes-
sionally recycled.

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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 foil away from chil-
dren. 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 electric shock or an 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 ventilation purposes. Covering these
vents may lead to overheating. Please keep free a mini-
mum distance of 20 cm on all sides when setting up the
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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 connectors attached to it are
burnt or damaged. Replace the defective power cord with an
original power cord. Under no circumstances may a defec-
tive 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 otherwise
and there may be a life-threatening risk of electrocution!
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 stor-
age units, and no claims can be accepted for damages
resulting from the loss of data or consequential losses.

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Setting up &
Getting started
Subject Page
Included with your PC ...............................7
Setting up ...............................................8
Connecting ............................................ 12
Getting started ...................................... 26

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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
•OEM Version of Operating System
•Application-/ Support Disc
•Documentation
Optional
Depending on the configuration, the following accessories are
bundled with your PC:
•Remote control type OR24
or
•Remote control type OR24E
•Remote control receiver type CM20E
Take the precise equipment of your PC and the technical data
from the adhesive system label on the packaging.

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Setting up
Remember that choosing the proper location for your PC is just as
important as connecting it correctly.
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° and 35°C (+41° and +95°F) and at a relative
humidity of between 30% and 70% (without condensa-
tion).
•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 espe-
cially sure to remove the antenna 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 net-
work.
•Delay operating a PC after transport until the device has ad-
justed to the ambient temperature. In situations of large
temperature or humidity differences condensation may
build up moisture inside the PC, which might cause an elec-
trical short circuit.

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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 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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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 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 sup-
ported by the chair’s backrest 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 key-
board, 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 work-
ing with your head or trunk twisted.