Medion Akoya P7815 User manual

Instruction Manual
43.9 cm / 17.3“ Notebook
MEDION®AKOYA®P7815, P7816, E7201, E7221, E7222

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Table of Contents
1. About these Instructions............................................................................. 5
1.1. Proper Use ................................................................................................................. 6
1.2. Declaration of Conformity................................................................................... 6
2. Safety Instructions....................................................................................... 7
2.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate
electronics ................................................................................................................. 7
2.2. Operational Safety.................................................................................................. 7
2.3. Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself ..................................................................... 9
2.4. Data Backup.............................................................................................................. 9
2.5. Setup Location......................................................................................................... 9
2.6. Environmental Requirements ..........................................................................10
2.7. Ergonomics .............................................................................................................11
2.8. Connecting..............................................................................................................12
2.9. Cabling......................................................................................................................12
2.10. Information about the Touchpad....................................................................13
2.11. Battery Mode..........................................................................................................14
3. Included with your Notebook................................................................... 15
4. Views........................................................................................................... 16
4.1. Open Notebook.....................................................................................................16
4.2. Front View................................................................................................................17
4.3. Left Side....................................................................................................................17
4.4. Right Side.................................................................................................................18
4.5. Operating and Status LEDs................................................................................19
4.6. Multimedia Sensortasten (optional) .............................................................20
5. First Use ...................................................................................................... 21
6. Power Supply ............................................................................................. 23
6.1. On/Off Switch.........................................................................................................23
6.2. Mains Power ...........................................................................................................24
6.3. Battery Mode..........................................................................................................25
6.4. Power Management (Power Options)...........................................................28
7. Display ........................................................................................................ 29
7.1. Opening and Closing the Display...................................................................29
7.2. Screen Resolution.................................................................................................29
7.3. Appearance and Customisation......................................................................30
7.4. Connecting an External Monitor.....................................................................31
8. Data Input................................................................................................... 32
8.1. The Keyboard .........................................................................................................32
9. The Touchpad............................................................................................. 34

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10. The Hard Drive ........................................................................................... 36
10.1. Important Directories..........................................................................................37
11. The Optical Drive ....................................................................................... 38
11.1. Inserting a disc.......................................................................................................38
11.2. Playing/Reading Discs.........................................................................................39
11.3. Regional playback information for DVDs.....................................................39
11.4. Issues Relevant to the Burner...........................................................................40
12. The Sound System ..................................................................................... 41
12.1. External Audio Connections.............................................................................41
13. Network Operation.................................................................................... 42
13.1. What is a Network? ..............................................................................................42
13.2. Wireless LAN (Wireless Network) ....................................................................43
14. Bluetooth (optional).................................................................................. 44
14.1. Flight Mode.............................................................................................................44
15. The multi-Card Reader .............................................................................. 45
15.1. Inserting a Memory Card ...................................................................................45
15.2. Removing Memory Cards ..................................................................................45
16. The Webcam ............................................................................................... 46
17. The Universal Serial Bus Port ................................................................... 46
18. Securing your Notebook ........................................................................... 46
18.1. Power-on Password..............................................................................................46
18.2. Kensington Security Lock ..................................................................................46
19. Software ..................................................................................................... 47
19.1. Getting to know Windows®8 ............................................................................47
19.2. Windows Activation.............................................................................................47
19.3. Windows®8 – What’s New .................................................................................48
19.4. Overview..................................................................................................................50
19.5. Logging in to Windows.......................................................................................51
19.6. Linking a User Account to a LiveID.................................................................52
19.7. Windows® 8 Start Screen....................................................................................53
19.8. Windows® 8 Desktop...........................................................................................54
20. Control Panel.............................................................................................. 57
20.1. Windows®8 Power On/Off Functions............................................................59
20.2. Control Panel Settings.........................................................................................59
20.3. Resetting the Notebook to its Factory Settings.........................................60
20.4. BIOS Setup Program ............................................................................................61
20.5. Kaspersky Internet Security ..............................................................................62
20.6. Windows®8 – Help and Support .....................................................................63
21. FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................... 64

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22. Customer Service....................................................................................... 65
22.1. What To Do In Case of Hardware Problems ................................................65
22.2. Find The Cause ......................................................................................................65
22.3. Do You Need More Help?...................................................................................67
22.4. Driver Support .......................................................................................................67
22.5. Transport..................................................................................................................68
22.6. Maintenance...........................................................................................................69
22.7. Care of the Display ...............................................................................................70
23. Upgrading/Modifying and Repair............................................................ 70
23.1. Notes for Service Technicians...........................................................................71
23.2. Information on Laser Radiation.......................................................................71
24. Recycling and Disposal.............................................................................. 72
25. European EN 9241-307 Class II Standard................................................. 73
25.1. FCC Compliance Statement ..............................................................................75

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Personal Information
Please append the following to your proof of ownership:
Serial number ................................................
Date of purchase ................................................
Place of purchase ................................................
You will find the serial number on the underside of the Notebook. Where applica-
ble, 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 us-
ers. Regardless of any possible professional use, this Notebook is designed for use in
a private household. The entire family will be able to enjoy the wide variety of appli-
cations 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 Notebook 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
This document contains legally protected information. All rights reserved. Mechani-
cal, electronic and any other form of reproduction is prohibited without the written
permission of the manufacturer.
Copyright © 2012
All rights reserved. This manual is protected by copyright. MEDION®is the owner of
the copyright.
Trademarks: MS-DOS®and Windows®8 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft®
corporation. Intel, the Intel Logo, Intel Inside, Intel Core, Notebook, and Core Inside
are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
®, the HDMI logo and the name High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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
Before using the device for the first time, please read these operating in-
structions carefully, paying special attention to the safety notices.
This device should only be used as designated and as described in these
instructions.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. Al-
ways include these instructions if passing the device on.
Symbols and Key words used in these Instructions
DANGER!
Warning: immediate mortal danger!
Warning!
Warning: possible mortal danger and/or serious irre-
versible injuries!
CAUTION!
Please follow the guidelines to avoid injuries and/or prop-
erty 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

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1.1. Proper Use
This device is designed for the use, management and editing of electronic docu-
ments and multimedia content, as well as for digital communication. The device is
intended for private use only and not for 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 improper and can cause personal injury
or damage to the product.
• Do not use the device in extreme environmental conditions.
1.2. Declaration of Conformity
This device is supplied with the following wireless features:
• Wireless LAN (optional)
• Bluetooth (optional)
Medion AG hereby declares that this device conforms to the fundamental require-
ments and the remaining relevant regulations of the 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive.
This product satisfies the basic requirements and relevant regulations of the Ecode-
sign Directive 2009/125/EC. Full declarations of conformity are available at http://
www.medion.com/conformity.

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2. Safety Instructions
2.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced
ability to operate electronics
• This device is not intended for use by people (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or for those with-
out experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed in
its use.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the device. Children should not be allowed to use this device with-
out supervision.
• Keep the device and its accessories out of the reach of children.
DANGER!
Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children. There
is a risk of suffocation.
2.2. Operational Safety
Please read this section carefully and follow all instructions given. The
instructions will help you to operate the Notebook reliably and in-
crease its service life.
• Never open the housing of the Notebook, battery or mains adapt-
er! This could result in an electric shock or even ignite a fire which
will damage your Notebook.
• Optical drive (CD/CDRW/DVD) constitute class 1 laser equipment
providing these devices are contained in a sealed Notebook hous-
ing. Do not remove the drive cover as invisible laser radiation may
escape.
• Do not insert anything into the Notebook through the slots and
openings. This could result in an electric shock or even ignite a fire
which will damage your Notebook.
• The slots and openings on the Notebook are for ventilation pur-
poses. Do not cover these openings as this could cause the device
to overheat.

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• The Notebook is not intended for use by companies in the heavy
industry sector.
• To avoid damage from lightning strikes, do not operate the Note-
book during thunderstorms.
• Do not place any objects on top of the Notebook and do not exert
pressure on the display. Otherwise, there is a risk that the display
may break.
• If the screen breaks, there is a danger of injury. If this happens, pick
up the shattered pieces wearing protective gloves and send them
to your service centre for professional disposal. Finally, wash your
hands with soap, as the pieces may have been contaminated with
chemicals.
• Do not fold the display back by an angle of more than 120°. Ex-
ceeding this value may damage the housing or the Notebook. Al-
ways hold the display firmly by the middle when folding it back,
adjusting the position and closing it. Failure to do so may damage
the display. Never use force to open the display.
• To avoid damaging the screen, do not touch it with fingers or
sharp objects.
• Never lift the Notebook up by the display as this could break the
hinges.
• Switch the Notebook off immediately/do not switch the Notebook
on, disconnect the mains plug and contact customer services if the
mains adapter or the attached power cable or plug is burnt or da-
maged. Replace faulty mains cables/mains adaptors only with ori-
ginal parts. These parts should not be repaired under any circum-
stances.
• Switch the Notebook off immediately/do not switch the Notebook
on, disconnect the mains plug and contact customer services if the
Notebook housing is damaged or liquid has penetrated into the
device. Have the Notebook inspected by customer services. Other-
wise, it may not be possible to operate the Notebook safely. There
may be a risk of electric shock and/or harmful laser radiation!

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2.3. Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself
WARNING!
Never try to open or repair the device yourself. There is a
risk of electric shock.
• If there is a fault, contact the Medion Service Center or other suita-
ble specialist workshop.
2.4. Data Backup
ATTENTION!
Back up your data on external storage media before each up-
date. We do not accept any liability for claims for compensa-
tion arising from loss of data or any consequential loss or dam-
age.
2.5. Setup Location
• Keep your Notebook and all connected devices away from mois-
ture and avoid dust, heat and direct sunlight. Non-compliance
with these instructions can lead to faults or damage to the Note-
book.
• Do not use the Notebook outdoors because external elements,
such as rain, snow, etc., could damage it.
• Set up and operate all components on a stable, level and vibration-
free surface to prevent the Notebook from falling down.
• Do not operate the Notebook or power adaptor for long periods
on your lap or any other body part as the heat dissipation on the
underside can result in uncomfortable overheating.
• In the first few hours of use new devices can give off a typical, un-
avoidable but totally harmless smell, which wears off with time.
Ventilate the room regularly to prevent odour build-up.

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2.6. Environmental Requirements
• The Notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient tempera-
ture between
• 5° C (+41° F) and 30° C (+86° F) and at a relative humidity between
20% and 80% (without condensation).
• When powered off, the Notebook can be stored at temperatures
between
• 0° C and 60° C (+32° F and 140° F).
• During a thunderstorm, disconnect the mains plug and the anten-
na plug. For extra safety, we recommend using an overvoltage pro-
tection device to prevent the Notebook from sustaining damage
as a result of power surges or lightning strikes.
• After transporting the Notebook, wait until the device has reached
room temperature before switching it on. Large changes in tem-
perature or fluctuations in humidity can cause moisture build-up
within the Notebook due to condensation. This can cause an elec-
trical short circuit.
• Keep the original packaging in the event the device needs to be
sent in the post.

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2.7. Ergonomics
PLEASE NOTE!
Avoid dazzle, reflections and strong bright-dark contrast in order to
protect your eyes.
The Notebook should never be placed next to a window because this is the bright-
est part of the room in daylight. This brightness can make it more difficult for the
eyes to adjust to the darker display. The Notebook should always be positioned so
that the direction of vision is parallel to the window front.
Setting up the Notebook with your back to the window is incorrect as reflections
from the bright window on the screen will then be unavoidable. A position looking
onto the window is also incorrect as the contrast between the dark screen and the
bright daylight can cause problems for the eyes to adjust and result in problems.
The parallel line of vision should also be maintained in relation to artificial lighting
equipment.
In other words, the same criteria and principles apply where the workspace is illu-
minated with artificial light. Where space restrictions make it impossible to set up
the screen as described, then correct positioning (rotating, tilting) of the Notebook/
screen can prevent dazzling, reflections and excessive bright-dark contrast, etc. In
many cases, an improvement can also be achieved by using slats or vertical blinds
on the windows, partition walls or by changing the artificial lighting equipment.

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2.8. Connecting
Follow the instructions below to connect your Notebook correctly and safely:
2.8.1. Power Supply
DANGER!
Do not open the housing of the mains adapter. There is a
risk of electric shock when the housing is open. It does not
contain any parts requiring maintenance.
The socket outlet must be close to the Notebook and easily accessi-
ble.
• To disconnect the power supply from your Notebook (via the
mains adaptor), pull the mains plug from the power outlet.
• Plug the Notebook’s mains adapter into AC 100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz
earthed sockets only. If you are not sure about the power supply at
the set-up location, please ask your power supplier.
• Use only the mains adapter and power cable supplied.
• For extra safety, we recommend using an overvoltage protection
device to prevent your Notebook from sustaining damage as a re-
sult of power surges or lightning strikes.
• If you want to disconnect the adapter from the mains, pull the con-
nector out of the wall socket first and then out of the socket on the
Notebook. The mains adapter or the Notebook may be damaged if
this process is carried out in the reverse order. Always take hold of
the plug when disconnecting the cable from the socket. Never pull
on the cable.
2.9. Cabling
• Position the cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped
over.
• To avoid damaging the cables, do not place any objects on them.
• Do not connect peripheral devices – such as keyboards, mouse
and monitor, etc. – when the Notebook is switched on to avoid
damage to the Notebook or the devices. Some devices may also
be connected while the computer is running. This is generally the
case for devices with a USB connection. In all cases, observe the
relevant operating instructions.

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• Maintain a distance of at least one metre from sources of high-fre-
quency and magnetic interference (TV sets, loudspeakers, mobile
phones, DECT telephones, etc.) in order to avoid malfunctions and
data loss.
• Please note that only shielded cables that are shorter than 3 me-
tres may be connected to the external interfaces of this Notebook.
Please only use double-shielded cables for printer cable connec-
tions.
• Do not exchange the supplied cable for another one. Use only the
supplied cable as this cable has been extensively tested in our lab-
oratory.
• In addition, when connecting your peripherals only use the con-
necting cables supplied with those devices.
• Ensure that all connection cables are connected to their corre-
sponding peripheral device to avoid any interference radiation.
Disconnect any cables that are not required.
• The only devices which may be connected to the Notebook are
those that meet the requirements set out in the EN60950 standard
“Information Technology Equipment – Safety” or devices that meet
the EN60065 standard “Audio, video and similar electronic appara-
tus – Safety requirements”.
2.10. Information about the Touchpad
• The touchpad is operated with the thumb or another finger and
reacts to the energy given out by the skin. Do not use pens or oth-
er objects as these can damage your touchpad.
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2.11. Battery Mode
To extend your battery’s performance and lifespan and ensure safe
operation, you should observe the guidelines below:
• Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or heat for extended
periods.
• Do not throw batteries into a fire.
• Failure to comply with these guidelines can result in damage and
possibly even the battery exploding.
• Never open the battery; it does not contain any serviceable parts.
• Avoid dirt and contact with electrically conductive materials or
chemical substances and cleaning agents.
• Use only the supplied mains adaptor to charge the battery.
• Make sure (via the Notebook display or acoustic signal) that the
battery is fully discharged before charging it again.
• Please note: There is a risk of explosion if batteries are incorrectly
replaced.
Only replace the battery with the same battery type or an equiva-
lent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Always charge the battery until the battery charging light goes
out. Please also observe the information in “Charging the battery”
on page 31 to assess the charge status of your battery.
• Ensure the Notebook is switched off before replacing the battery.
• Batteries are special waste. Dispose of old batteries properly Your
customer service agent is the correct point of contact for this.

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3. Included with your Notebook
Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 7 days of purchase
if any of the following components are missing:
• Notebook
• Li-Ion Battery
• AC Adapter with Power Cord
• OEM version of operating system
• Instruction Manual
DANGER!
Keep packaging material such as plastic film away from
children. There is a risk of suffocation if used improperly.

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4. Views
4.1. Open Notebook
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3
4
5
6
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1) Webcam
2) Microphone
3) LCD Display
4) Multimedia Sensor Buttons (optional)
5) Keyboard
6) Touchpad
7) Device Indicators
8) Power ON/OFF

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4.2. Front View
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9) Multimedia Card Reader
4.3. Left Side
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10) Power Socket
11) LAN Port (RJ-45)
12) External monitor port VGA
13) HDMI Connector
14) USB 3.0 Port
ATTENTION!
The charging function („Symbols and Key words used in these
Instructions“ is available in sleep mode and when the Note-
book is switched off providing it is activated beforehand in the
BIOS.

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4.4. Right Side
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16 17 18 19
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15) Audio Out* / Digital Audio Out (S/P-DIF, optical)
16) Microphone*
17) USB 2.0 Port
18) Optical Drive
19) Disc Eject Button
20) Emergency Ejection
21) Kensington® Lock
*Ports with dual function. Configuration is set with the included software

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4.5. Operating and Status LEDs
The system displays power supply status and operating modes via LEDs. The oper-
ating lights also light up during Notebook activity.
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1) Operating Indicator
This LED will shine if the system is switched on.
2) Battery LED
This LED lights when the battery is charging.
3) Access Indicator
This LED lights or flashes when the Notebook is accessing the hard disk or
the optical drive.
4) WLAN / Bluetooth LED
This LED lights when the WLAN /Bluetooth function is activated.
The following combinations are possible:
Bluetooth on / WLAN on
Bluetooth off / WLAN on
Bluetooth on / WLAN off
LED lights
Bluetooth off / WLAN off LED off
5) Capital Lock
This LED lights when CAPS-Lock has been activated. This sets the keyboard
to capital letters.
6) Num Lock
This LED lights when NUM-Lock has been activated.