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
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 10).
We strongly recommend you read this entire manual to en-
sure the proper set-up and operation of your PC.
Many application programs incorporate extensive help func-
tions. 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 in-
formation 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
familiarize yourself with the operating system. We listed fur-
ther useful sources of information starting on page 62.

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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 applica-
tions 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 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 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.
©2004 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.
MAKING COPIES OF THIS MANUAL
This manual contains information protected by law. All rights reserved. Dupli-
cating this information in mechanical, electronic, or any other form, without the
written approval by the manufacturer, is prohibited by copyright law.

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Table of Contents
Notes on This Manual .......................................................... i
Audience .......................................................................... ii
Purchase Details ................................................................ ii
Quality ............................................................................. ii
Making Copies of This Manual .............................................. ii
Safety and Maintenance ........................................................1
Safety and Maintenance ........................................................ 3
Operational Safety ............................................................. 3
Data Security .................................................................... 4
Important Additional Safety Instructions ............................... 5
Setting Up & Getting Started.................................................7
Included with Your PC ........................................................ 9
Setting Up......................................................................... 10
Positioning the Monitor ..................................................... 10
Working in Comfort ....................................................... 11
Set-Up Location............................................................... 12
Ambient Temperature .................................................... 12
Connecting........................................................................ 13
Cabling .......................................................................... 13
Front connectors ........................................................... 14
Connecting the Monitor .................................................. 15
Connecting Wireless Keyboard & Mouse............................ 16
Connecting a USB Keyboard ........................................... 20
Connecting a USB Mouse................................................ 20
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard........................................... 20
Connecting a PS/2 Mouse ............................................... 20
Connecting Parallel Devices ............................................ 20
Connecting Serial Devices .............................................. 21
Modem/ISDN Connection ............................................... 21
LAN Connection ............................................................ 22
Connecting Speakers/Audio Output.................................. 23
Connecting a Sound Source/Audio Input........................... 24
Connecting a Microphone ............................................... 24
Antenna connection for TV / radio receiver........................ 24
Connecting the PC to a Television .................................... 25
Connecting a recording source / Video inlet....................... 25
USB/IEEE 1394............................................................. 25
Connecting the Power Supply.......................................... 27

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Getting Started .................................................................. 28
Main Power Switch ........................................................ 28
Short description of the Windows® Desktop ......................... 30
Operation ............................................................................33
Operation.......................................................................... 35
The Mouse...................................................................... 35
The Keyboard.................................................................. 35
Multimedia Functions ..................................................... 37
The Hard Drive................................................................ 39
Important directories..................................................... 40
The optical drive.............................................................. 41
Loading a Disk.............................................................. 42
Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs..................... 43
DVD Technology ........................................................... 44
Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter .......................... 46
Recordable/Rewriteable Discs ......................................... 46
The Card Reader ............................................................. 47
The Graphics Card ........................................................... 48
Current image playback frequencies ................................ 48
Connecting the PC to a Television.................................... 49
The Sound Card .............................................................. 51
USB Port ........................................................................ 51
IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)....................................................... 52
Application Options for IEEE1394 .................................... 52
Technical Specifications ................................................. 52
The Radio-/TV- Tuner Card ............................................... 53
The Network ................................................................... 54
What is a Network? ....................................................... 54
What Do You Need for Networking? ................................. 55
Wireless LAN ................................................................ 57
Bluetooth..................................................................... 58
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth/WLAN............................ 59
Troubleshooting within the Network ................................. 60
Modem / ISDN ................................................................ 61
Serial COM-Port............................................................... 62
Software ........................................................................ 62
Getting to Know Windows XP .......................................... 62
Writing CDs/DVDs ......................................................... 63
Installation of Software.................................................. 64
Windows Activation ....................................................... 67
BIOS Setup .................................................................. 68

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Customer Service & Self-Help .............................................69
Self-Help........................................................................... 71
Data and System Security................................................. 71
Data Security ............................................................... 71
Maintenance Programs................................................... 71
Password Reset File ....................................................... 71
System Recovery............................................................. 72
Correction.................................................................... 72
Windows®Update ............................................................ 73
Restoring the Factory Settings ........................................... 73
Limits of the Recovery ................................................... 74
Carrying out a Restore ................................................... 74
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions ..................................... 75
Customer Service ............................................................... 77
Troubleshooting............................................................... 77
Localise the Cause......................................................... 77
Errors And Possible Causes............................................. 78
Driver Support ................................................................ 79
Additional Support ........................................................... 79
Cleaning and Care ........................................................... 80
Recycling and Disposal ..................................................... 80
Battery treatment ............................................................ 81
Transporting the PC....................................................... 82
Upgrades and Repairs ...................................................... 82
Notes for Service Engineers ............................................ 82
Appendix.............................................................................84
Standards....................................................................... 85
Electromagnetic Compatibility ......................................... 85
Electrical Safety ............................................................ 86
Ergonomics .................................................................. 86
Noise Emission ............................................................. 86
Information about the regulatory compliance of the modem 87
Information about the regualtory compliance of wireless
keyboard / mouse, Bluetooth and wireless LAN.................. 87
FCC Compliance Statement............................................. 87
Warranty ........................................................................ 88
Limitation of Warranty ................................................... 88
Limits of Liability........................................................... 88
Local Law..................................................................... 88
Index............................................................................. 89

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Operational Safety ............................... 3
Data Security ....................................... 4
Important Additional Safety Instructions .. 5

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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.
•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.
•DO NOT insert objects through the slots
and openings of the PC. This may lead to elec-
tric shock or an electrical short-circuit or fire that
will damage your PC.
•Connect the PC ONLY to an earthed, easy accessible
power socket. For disconnecting the PC from the
mains, unplug the power cord from the mains socket.
•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.
•This PC is NOT designed for use within in-
dustrial environments.
•CD-ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives are Laser Class
1devices. These lasers must remain in their
sealed PC casing. DO NOT remove the drive
covers, as exposure to the lasers may
prove harmful.
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For U.S. / Canadian purposes:
Danger — Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct expo-
sure to beam.
Danger — radiations invisibles du laser en cas d’ouverture. Eviter
toute exposition directe au faisceau.
This product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS
rules 21CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J, applicable at date of manu-
facturer. Refer to optical drive labels for additional details.
Please contact Customer Service when:
•... the power cord or the attached plug is worn or
damaged. Have the defective power cord replaced with
an original cable. Never try to repair a defective cable.
•... 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
copies on an external storage medium. The sup-
plier 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 consequential losses.

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IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electronic equipment, basic safety precau-
tions should always be taken. Following the guidelines below
can reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to per-
son:
•Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath-
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool).
•Avoid using a telephone/modem (other than a cord-
less type) during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
•Do not use the telephone/modem to report a gas leak
in the vicinity of the leak.
•Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this
manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They
may explode. Check with local codes for possible spe-
cial disposal instructions.
•Keep batteries away from children at all times.
•Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26
AWG or larger telecommunication cords (applies to
American Standards).
•Caution: Lithium batteries can not handle intense pres-
sure, high temperatures or fire. Danger of explosion if
replaced incorrectly. Replace batteries with a compatible
type (Sony™, CR 2032) as recommended by the manu-
facturer. Lithium batteries are hazardous waste and
require proper disposal. Contact your Service Center
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Setting Up & Getting Started
Subject Page
Included with Your PC ............................ 9
Setting Up ............................................. 10
Positioning the Monitor ........................... 10
Set-Up Location .................................... 12
Connecting ............................................ 13
Getting Started ..................................... 28

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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:
1 x PC and power cord
1 x Windows-compatible keyboard+
1 x Mouse+
1 x Remote Control Set (optional)
1 x Microsoft Windows®Getting Started Manual + Recovery CD
(for re-installing the operation system, for factory roll-back refer to page 73)
1 x Application and Support CD (Drivers etc.)
This instruction manual
Warranty Card
1 x Setting-up poster (optional)
+ As a USB radio kit these devices may optionally be
equipped with a radio receiver.

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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 reflec-
tions, glare and light/darkness contrast are avoided.
Hand rest: 2” – 4”
Top line of screen at eye level or
slightly below
Viewing distance: 20” – 27.5”
Legroom (vertical):
minimum 25.5”
Legroom (horizontal):
minimum 23.6”
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50-70 cm
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WORKING IN COMFORT
ÂTake 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 regu-
lar 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 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 get-
ting a footrest.
•Arms: Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows
close to your sides, with forearms and hands approxi-
mately 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 trunk twisted.

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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 op-
erate the PC and all connected units on a stable, bal-
anced 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 rela-
tive humidity of between 30% and 70% (without conden-
sation).
•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 elec-
trical damage to your PC, we recommend the use of a
surge protector.
•Wait until the PC has reached ambient (room) tempera-
ture before turning it on or connecting it to the power
adapter. Drastic variations in temperature and humid-
ity can create condensation within the PC and may cause
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For a better guidance, open up the left inner page of
the cover with the diagrams to find the location of the
described connections.
ÂNote: The devices listed are not necessarily
included with your PC.
CABLING
Please follow the instructions below in order to correctly con-
nect 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 or IEEE
1394 connector. Please follow the appropriate in-
structions 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.
•To avoid EMC issues, make sure that all devices are con-
nected to each cable or that cables not in use are re-
moved from the computer.
•Please note that only shielded cables shorter than
3 metres (9.84 ft) should be used for the LPT, COM, USB,
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•The connection of devices is limited to equipment that complies
with EN60950 “Safety of information technology equip-
ment” or EN60065 “Audio, video and similar electronic ap-
paratus. Safety requirements”.
ÂNote: You only need to connect those compo-
nents to your computer you require. If you do
not have the described device (e. g. printer)
you may skip the respective item and carry it
out later, if necessary.
FRONT CONNECTORS
Here is how you can access the (optional) card reader and
some further connectors on the front of your PC casing.
(Diagram the same)
DVD-RW
DVD-ROM
Connect XL
Please press this
button to slide
down the cover.
Push carefully the cover up to hide the
card reader and the connectors.
DVD-RW
DVD-ROM
Connect XL