Medion X50 User manual

Operating instructions
Multimedia PC
High-performance PC X50/X51
High-performance PC X71
High-performance PC X75

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Connections
1On/o switch/operating mode
2Microphone socket*
3Slot for Medion HDDrive2Go super-speed external hard drive*
4Front panel*
5eSATA connection*
6USB 2.0 ports*
7USB 3.0 ports*
8Optical drive
9Optical drive eject button
10 Hot-swap mobile rack*
11 Card reader*
12 Overclocking button*
13 D-Sub VGA monitor connection*
14 DVI-I/DVI-D monitor connection*
15 Mini HDMI connection*
16 HDMI connection*
17 TV aerial socket (analogue & DVB-T)*
18 TV aerial socket (DVB-S)*
19 Speaker/headphones*
20 Clear CMOS*
21 Optical/coaxial digital S/PDIF audio output*
22 PS/2 connection
23 Power supply (mains cable socket & mains switch)
24 IEEE 1394 (FireWire)*
25 LAN network (RJ45)
26 Audio input (line In, music recording)
27 Headphone socket*
*optional

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Contents
1.About these instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1.Warning symbols and key words used in these instructions .....................................................................................................................4
1.2.Proper use .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.3.Declaration of conformity .......................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.Safety instructions .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1.Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate machinery ....................................................................................5
2.2.Operational safety......................................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.3.Never carry out repairs yourself ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4.Data backup .................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.Package contents .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.Setting up the PC..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.1.Installation location................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.2.Environmental requirements .................................................................................................................................................................................6
4.3.Ergonomics...................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
5.Connecting............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1.Connecting the cables .............................................................................................................................................................................................8
5.2.Opening and closing the front panel (optional) .............................................................................................................................................8
5.3.Connecting the microphone (optional).............................................................................................................................................................8
5.4.Connecting SATA devices (optional) ...................................................................................................................................................................9
5.5.Connecting USB devices (optional) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.6.Overclocking button (optional) ..........................................................................................................................................................................10
5.7.Connecting a monitor (optional)........................................................................................................................................................................11
5.8.Connecting devices using the mini-HDMI socket (optional)....................................................................................................................11
5.9.Connecting a HDMI device (optional)...............................................................................................................................................................11
5.10.Connecting audio output / headphones /
speakers..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
5.11.Connecting PS/2 devices (optional)................................................................................................................................................................11
5.12.Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) devices (optional)..................................................................................................................................12
5.13.Connecting a network (LAN) ............................................................................................................................................................................12
5.14.Aerial socket for TV reception (optional).......................................................................................................................................................12
5.15.Analogue TV reception ........................................................................................................................................................................................12
5.16.DVB-T TV reception................................................................................................................................................................................................12
5.17.DVB-S TV reception ...............................................................................................................................................................................................12
5.18.Connecting audio input/recording source...................................................................................................................................................12
5.19.Connecting power supply ..................................................................................................................................................................................12
6.First use .................................................................................................................................................................................13
6.1.Starting up the PC ....................................................................................................................................................................................................13
7.The mouse..............................................................................................................................................................................14
8.The keyboard.........................................................................................................................................................................14
8.1.The Alt, Alt Gr and Ctrl buttons ...........................................................................................................................................................................14
9.The hard drive .......................................................................................................................................................................15
9.1.Important directories..............................................................................................................................................................................................15
9.2.Hot-swap mobile rack (optional) ........................................................................................................................................................................16
9.3.Connecting an external hard drive (optional)................................................................................................................................................16
10.The optical drive (optional)................................................................................................................................................17
10.1.Load disc ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
10.2.Playing/reading discs ...........................................................................................................................................................................................17
10.3.Blank CDs and DVDs .............................................................................................................................................................................................17
11.The card reader (optional)..................................................................................................................................................18
11.1.Inserting the memory card.................................................................................................................................................................................18
11.2.Removing memory cards....................................................................................................................................................................................18
12.The graphics system (optional)..........................................................................................................................................19
12.1.Appearance and customisation........................................................................................................................................................................19
13.The sound system ...............................................................................................................................................................19
14.IEEE 1394 (FireWire) (optional) ..........................................................................................................................................20
14.1.Possible uses for IEEE 1394 ................................................................................................................................................................................20
14.2.Technical specifications.......................................................................................................................................................................................20

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15.USB connection (optional)..................................................................................................................................................20
16.The TV card (optional).........................................................................................................................................................20
17.Networking..........................................................................................................................................................................20
17.1.What is a network? ...............................................................................................................................................................................................20
17.2.Wireless LAN (wireless network).......................................................................................................................................................................21
18.Software...............................................................................................................................................................................21
18.1.Getting to know Windows®8 .............................................................................................................................................................................21
18.2.indows activation...................................................................................................................................................................................................21
18.3.Windows® 8 – What’s New ..................................................................................................................................................................................22
18.4.Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
18.5.Linking a user account to a LiveID...................................................................................................................................................................24
19.Control Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................27
19.1.Control panel settings..........................................................................................................................................................................................28
19.2.Resetting the PC to its factory settings..........................................................................................................................................................28
19.3.BIOS Setup ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................28
19.4.Clear CMOS (optional)..........................................................................................................................................................................................29
19.5.Kaspersky Internet Security................................................................................................................................................................................29
19.6.Windows®8 – Help and support .......................................................................................................................................................................30
20.FAQ – Frequently asked questions.....................................................................................................................................30
21.Customer service.................................................................................................................................................................30
21.1.First aid in the case of hardware problems ..................................................................................................................................................30
21.2.Find the cause .........................................................................................................................................................................................................30
21.3.Faults and possible causes..................................................................................................................................................................................31
21.4.Do you need more help?.....................................................................................................................................................................................31
21.5.Driver support.........................................................................................................................................................................................................31
21.6.Transport ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
21.7.Cleaning and care..................................................................................................................................................................................................32
22.Upgrades/modifications and repairs.................................................................................................................................32
23.Recycling and disposal .......................................................................................................................................................33
23.1.Handling batteries.................................................................................................................................................................................................33
23.2.FCC Compliance Statement ...............................................................................................................................................................................33
24.Index.....................................................................................................................................................................................34

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Personal information
Please append the following to your proof of ownership:
Serial numbers ................................................
(e.g. Microsoft®) ................................................
Purchase date, location ................................................
You will find the serial number on the back of the PC. Where applicable, also copy the number on your warranty documents.
Our target group
This operating manual is intended to be read by both first-time and experienced users. Regardless of any possible profession-
al use, this PC is designed for use in a private household. The entire family will be able to enjoy the wide variety of applications
it offers.
The quality
We select our components with a close eye to functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability. Thanks to our ideally balanced
hardware/software concept we are able to offer you a state-of-the-art machine that you will enjoy whether you are working or
at play. Thank you for purchasing our products. We are delighted to welcome you as our new customer.
Copying this manual
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duction is prohibited without the written permission of the manufacturer.
Copyright 2012.
All rights reserved.
This operating manual is protected by copyright.
MEDION® is the owner of this copyright.
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Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Subject to technical and optical changes as well as printing errors.

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1. About these instructions
Read these erating instructions carefully before using the device for the first time. Note the warnings on the device
and in the operating instructions.
Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the appliance or give it away, please ensure that
you also pass on these instructions.
1.1. Warning symbols and key words used in these instructions
DANGER!
Warning: immediate mortal danger!
WARNING!
Warning: possible mortal danger and/or serious irreversible injuries!
CAUTION!
Please follow the guidelines to avoid injuries and/or property damage.
ATTENTION!
Please follow the guidelines to avoid property damage.
PLEASE NOTE!
Additional information on using the device.
PLEASE NOTE!
Please follow the guidelines in the operating instructions.
WARNING!
Warning: danger of electric shock!
• Bullet point/information on operating steps and results
Tasks to be performed
1.2. Proper use
This device is intended for the use, management and editing of electronic documents and multimedia content and is only in-
tended for personal use, not industrial/commercial use.
Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use:
• Do not modify the device without our consent and do not use any auxiliary equipment which we have not approved or
supplied.
• Use only spare parts and accessories which we have supplied or approved.
• Follow all the instructions in these operating instructions, especially the safety information. Any other use is deemed im-
proper and can cause personal injury or damage to the product.
• Do not use the device in extreme environmental conditions.
1.3. Declaration of conformity
The telephone is delivered with the following wireless features:
• Wireless LAN (optional)
• Keyboard (optional)
• Mouse (optional)
Due to the output of the integrated wireless LAN solution, the device may only be used inside buildings in France. There are
currently no restrictions in any other EU countries. When using the device in other countries, please find out about the rele-
vant legal regulations.
Medion AG hereby declares that this device conforms to the fundamental requirements and the remaining relevant regula-
tions of the 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive.
This product satisfies the basic requirements and relevant regulations of the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.
Full declarations of conformity are available at http://www.medion.com/conformity.