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 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.
Windows invites you to a tour (note on the task bar) to familiarize
yourself with the operating system. We listed further useful
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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 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 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
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. The names of actual com-
panies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
Information in this document is subject to change without
notice.

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Table of contents
Safety.......................................................................... 1
Operational safety....................................................... 3
Data security ........................................................... 4
Setting up & Getting started....................................... 5
Included with your PC.................................................. 7
Setting up.................................................................. 8
Set-up location......................................................... 8
Ambient temperature ................................................ 8
Ergonomics.............................................................. 9
Connecting .............................................................. 12
Cabling ................................................................. 12
Front connectors .................................................... 13
Connecting the monitor ........................................... 14
Installing wireless keyboard & mouse ........................ 15
Inserting batteries in mouse .................................. 15
Inserting batteries in keyboard............................... 16
Setting the frequency channel or ID........................ 17
Connecting the receiver ........................................ 18
Connecting a USB keyboard/mouse........................... 19
Connecting a PS/2 keyboard/mouse .......................... 19
Connecting parallel devices ...................................... 19
USB/IEEE 1394 ...................................................... 20
Connecting USB devices ........................................ 20
Connecting IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire) devices................ 20
Connecting speakers/audio output ............................ 21
PCs with Surround sound ...................................... 21
Connecting a microphone ........................................ 22
Connecting a sound source/audio input...................... 22
Connecting a recording source / video inlet ................ 22
LAN connection ...................................................... 23
Connecting serial devices......................................... 23
Connecting the PC to a television (TV-out) ................. 24
Antenna connection for TV / radio receiver ................. 24
Modem connection.................................................. 24
Connecting the power supply.................................... 25

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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
Multimedia at the press of a button ............................. 33
Switch Power Cinema on ......................................... 33
Switch Power Cinema off ......................................... 33
The Mouse ............................................................... 34
Power-saving function ............................................. 34
The Keyboard........................................................... 35
The Alt and Ctrl keys............................................... 35
Multimedia functions ............................................... 36
The hard drive.......................................................... 38
Important directories .............................................. 39
Connecting an external hard drive............................. 39
The optical drive ....................................................... 40
Loading a disc:....................................................... 40
Playing back and retrieving data from discs ................ 41
How to remove a disc: ............................................ 41
The optical drive as boot drive.................................. 41
Regional playback information for DVD ...................... 42
Subjects concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter ................. 43
LightScribe.......................................................... 43
The card reader ........................................................ 44
The graphics card ..................................................... 45
Performance characteristics ..................................... 45
Current image playback frequencies .......................... 45
Connecting the PC to a television .............................. 46
How to connect the PC to a television: .................... 47
The sound card......................................................... 48
USB port ................................................................. 48
IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)................................................ 49
Application options for IEEE1394 .............................. 49
Technical specifications ........................................... 49
The radio/TV tuner card ............................................. 50

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The remote control.................................................... 50
Inserting batteries .................................................. 50
Button layout ......................................................... 51
Changing the transmission/reception channels............ 54
The network............................................................. 55
What is a network? ................................................. 55
Wireless LAN.......................................................... 56
Safety notes ........................................................ 56
Conditions........................................................... 56
Troubleshooting within the network........................... 57
Modem / ISDN.......................................................... 58
Serial COM port ........................................................ 58
Software.................................................................. 59
Getting to know Windows XP.................................... 59
Windows XP home edition – first steps..................... 59
WindowsXP help and support................................... 59
Microsoft interactive training – step by step ............. 60
Writing CDs/DVDs .................................................. 61
Starting nero - Express ......................................... 61
Installation of software............................................ 62
This is how to install your software: ........................ 63
Software uninstallation.......................................... 64
Windows activation ................................................. 65
Product activation on your PC ................................ 65
BIOS setup ............................................................ 66
Execution of the BIOS setup .................................. 66
Customer service & self help .................................... 67
Data and system security........................................... 69
Data security ......................................................... 69
Maintenance programs ............................................ 69
Password reset file.................................................. 69
System recovery....................................................... 70
Correction ............................................................. 70
Windows®Update................................................... 71
Windows Update information for data security .......... 72
Restoring the factory settings................................... 73
Limits of the recovery ........................................... 73
Carrying out a restore........................................... 74
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions .............................. 75

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Customer service ...................................................... 77
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 77
Localise the cause .................................................. 77
Errors and possible causes ....................................... 78
Additional support .................................................. 79
Driver support........................................................ 79
Transporting the PC ................................................ 80
Cleaning and care................................................... 80
Recycling and disposal............................................. 81
Battery treatment................................................... 81
Upgrades and repairs .............................................. 83
Notes for service engineers.................................... 83
Appendix ................................................................... 85
PowerCinema Linux license agreement........................ 87
License disclaimer................................................... 87
Download source code .......................................... 87
Standards................................................................ 88
Electromagnetic compatibility ................................... 88
Electrical safety...................................................... 88
Ergonomics............................................................ 89
Noise emission ....................................................... 89
Information about the regulatory compliance of
the modem............................................................ 90
Information about the regulatory compliance of
wireless keyboard / mouse, and wireless LAN ............. 90
FCC compliance statement ....................................... 91
Warranty ................................................................. 92
Liability limitations.................................................. 93
Making copies of this manual.................................... 93
Index ...................................................................... 94
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.

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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 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.
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 re-
move 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.
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!
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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 storage 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 con-
tacting a customer service representative.
Your PC bundle should include the following components:
•PC and power cord
•Windows-compatible keyboard & mouse
•Headset
•Remote control
•Microsoft Windows®Getting Started manual + recovery CD
•Application-/ Support Disc
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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.
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.
•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 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-
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ERGONOMICS
Note: Ensure that the monitor is set up in such a
way that reflections, glare and light/darkness con-
trast 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.
•Working in Comfort
Note: Take regular breaks from the work at your
screen to prevent tenseness and exhaustion.
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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 paral-
lel 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 for-
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•Hand rest: 2” – 4”
•Top line of screen at eye level or slightly below
•Viewing distance: 20” – 27.5”
•Legroom (vertical): minimum 25.5”
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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
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 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
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 LPT, COM, USB,
IEEE 1394, audio, video and network interfaces with this PC.
•To avoid EMC issues, make sure that all devices are con-
nected to each cable or that cables not in use are removed
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•The connection of devices is limited to equipment that com-
plies with EN60950 “Safety of information technology equip-
ment” or EN60065 “Audio, video and similar electronic appa-
ratus. Safety requirements”.
•In the first hours of operation, new devices may emit a typi-
cal, 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 formation of the smell. During the devel-
opment of this product, we have made sure that the appli-
cable 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
Here is how you can access the card reader and some further
connectors on the front of your PC casing.
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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.
DVD-RW
DVD-ROM
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CONNECTING THE MONITOR
Diagram reference: W1, W2
If your graphics card has two VGA sockets, you can use either
port to connect to the monitor. Your PC may optionally be
equipped with a digital connector (DVI, W2). With the help of an
adapter you can also use this connector for your VGA monitor.
Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into
the socket in one position.
1. Connect the data cable of the monitor to the socket on the
graphics card (reference W1 or W2). If necessary, remove
the white guard-ring on the monitor plug and ensure that
the plug and socket mate together precisely.
2. Hand-tighten the screws on the monitor cable.
CAUTION! Your PC monitor is preconfigured for a
screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and an opti-
mal refresh rate of 75 hz. If your monitor does not
support these settings it may become damaged or
malfunction during use.
You can change the screen resolution and configuration of your
monitor as follows (See also your monitor's User Manual):
1. Once you have powered on the PC, press the F8 key to se-
lect Safe Mode.
If you don’t hit the F8 key on time, you won‘t see the
start menu which gives you the option to run in Safe
Mode. Reboot your PC and retry if you have missed
this.
2. Select Display Properties to designate the screen resolu-
tion for your monitor.
3. You can then adjust the “Display Features” to your moni-
tor.