Medion Akoya XL 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 find the infor-
mation you require. Along with the Table of Contents, an In-
dex has been provided to help you locate information.
In addition, many application programs include extensive help
functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by
pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions are available
to you when you use the Microsoft Windows®operating system
or the various application programs.
Windowsxp invites you to a tour (notes on the task bar) to famil-
iarize yourself with the operating system. We listed further useful
sources of information starting on page 54.
AUDIENCE
These instructions are intended for both the novice and ad-
vanced user. Regardless of the possible professional utilization,
this Notebook is designed for day-to-day household use. The
functions and applications for use with this Notebook have been
designed with the entire family in mind.

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DOCUMENT YOUR NOTEBOOK
It is important to document the details of your Notebook pur-
chase in the event you need warranty service. The serial num-
ber can be found on the back of the Notebook:
Serial Number ......................................
Date of Purchase ......................................
Place of Purchase ......................................
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 appli-
cations relating to both work and leisure.
We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer. Thank
you for choosing Medion.
SERVICE
Medion is pleased to provide individualized customer service
throughout the life of your Notebook. Please feel free to contact
a customer service representative with any questions relating to
this Notebook.
Copyright©2005 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.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 3
Data Security ......................................................................... 3
Operational Safety ................................................................. 3
General Safety Information.................................................... 4
Important Additional Safety instructions ............................... 5
CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW Drive safety ......................... 6
TFT Display Safety ................................................................. 6
Set-Up Location...................................................................... 7
Ambient Temperature ............................................................ 7
Power Adapter ....................................................................... 8
Cabling................................................................................... 9
Modem ................................................................................... 9
Touch pad .............................................................................. 9
Battery operation................................................................. 10
VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK......................................................... 13
Open Notebook .................................................................... 13
Front and Rear View ............................................................ 14
Side Views ........................................................................... 15
Device Indicators ................................................................. 16
Wireless LAN..............................................................16
Suspend (Sleep) Mode ................................................16
Battery......................................................................16
Hard Drive/Optical Drive Access Indicator ......................16
Num Lock..................................................................16
Capital Lock...............................................................16
Scroll Lock.................................................................16
GETTING STARTED..................................................................... 19
The Windows®XP Desktop................................................... 21
POWER SUPPLY ......................................................................... 23
On/Off button ...................................................................... 23
Power Adapter ..................................................................... 24
Battery Operation ................................................................ 25
Inserting the Battery ............................................25
Removing the battery ...........................................25
Charging the Battery ............................................26
Battery Power...................................................... 26
Checking the Battery Level .................................... 27
Power Management ............................................................. 28
Standby Mode .....................................................28
Suspend (sleep) mode ..........................................28
DISPLAY .................................................................................... 29

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Opening and Closing the Display.......................................... 29
Screen Resolution ................................................................ 29
Connecting an External Monitor ........................................... 29
DATA ENTRY .............................................................................. 32
The Keyboard....................................................................... 32
Notebook-specific key combinations ....................... 32
Touch pad ............................................................................ 33
THE HARD DRIVE ....................................................................... 37
Important Directories .......................................................... 38
THE OPTICAL DRIVE .................................................................. 39
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive ........................................... 39
Handling Discs .................................................... 39
Loading a Disc..................................................... 40
Removing a Disc.................................................. 41
Emergency Ejection of a blocked Disc ..................... 41
Playing Music CDs................................................ 42
Playing DVD Movies ............................................. 42
Writing Discs....................................................... 42
THE SOUND CARD ...................................................................... 44
External Audio Ports ............................................................ 44
MODEM ...................................................................................... 45
Modem port.......................................................................... 45
THE NETWORK ........................................................................... 46
What is a network? .............................................................. 46
Fast Ethernet-Network ......................................... 46
What do you need for networking?................................ 47
Troubleshooting within the Network ..............................48
Wireless LAN....................................................... 49
Conditions .................................................................49
THE PC CARD SLOT .................................................................... 50
Use of PC-cards.................................................................... 50
Installing a PC card.............................................. 51
Removing a PC card ............................................. 51
CONNECTION OPTIONS ............................................................. 52
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ........................................... 52
IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) ......................................................... 53
SOFTWARE ................................................................................ 54
Getting to Know Windows XP............................................... 54
Windows®XP Manual ........................................... 54

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Windows®XP Tour ............................................... 54
Microsoft®Interactive Training ............................................ 54
Windows®XP Help and Support.............................. 54
Software Help ...................................................................... 55
Device Drivers...................................................................... 55
Information about Your PC .................................................. 56
Digital Signatures ................................................................ 56
Windows Activation .............................................. 57
The BIOS Set-up-Program.................................................... 57
Running the BIOS Set-up ......................................57
Navigating the BIOS Utility ....................................58
FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .................................... 61
DATA AND SYSTEM SECURITY ................................................... 63
Data Security ....................................................................... 63
Maintenance Programs ........................................................ 63
Password Reset Disk............................................................ 63
Windows®Update ................................................................ 64
Windows Update Information for Data Security......... 65
SYSTEM RECOVERY.................................................................... 66
Restoring Microsoft Windows XP ......................................... 66
System Restore.................................................................... 67
Limits of Restore Factory Settings (Restore option 3) ...... 68
Performing the Restore .........................................69
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 70
Localize the Cause ............................................................... 70
Check Cables and Connections ............................... 70
The Power On Self Test (POST) ..............................70
Errors And Possible Causes.................................... 71
Additional Support ............................................................... 72
Driver Support ..................................................................... 72
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 73
Maintenance Instructions .................................................... 73
Cleaning and Care ................................................................ 73
Care of the TFT Display ........................................................ 73
Transporting the Notebook .................................................. 74
Upgrades and Repairs .......................................................... 74
Securing your Notebook ........................................75
Setting a User Password ..............................................75
Using a safety lock......................................................75
Notes for Service Engineers ................................................. 76
STANDARDS............................................................................... 79

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Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................................. 79
Electrical Safety ................................................................... 80
Ergonomics .......................................................................... 80
Noise Emission..................................................................... 80
FCC Compliance Statement .................................................. 81
Macrovision Statement ........................................................ 82
Declaration of Conformity .................................................... 82
WARRANTY................................................................................ 84
INDEX........................................................................................ 87

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Safety and Maintenance
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Data Security ................................................. 3
Set-up Location ............................................... 7
Ambient Temperature ..................................... 7
Power Adapter ................................................. 8
Modem .......................................................... 9
Touch Pad ...................................................... 9
Battery Operation ......................................... 10

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Please follow the instructions in this section for the safe opera-
tion of your Notebook:
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* DO NOT allow small children to play unattended with electri-
cal equipment.
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* DO NOT open the case of the Notebook, the battery or the
power adaptor. When the case is open there is a danger of
severe electric shock.
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* DO NOT insert objects through the slots and openings of the
Notebook. This may lead to electric shock, electrical short-
circuit or fire that will damage your Notebook.
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* DO NOT cover the slots and openings of the Notebook.
These openings are for ventilation purposes. Covering
these vents may lead to overheating.
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* This Notebook is NOT designed for use within indus-
trial environments.
DATA SECURITY
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.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
It is important to follow all of the safety instructions in this
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
If you find that:
•the power cord/power adapter is worn or damaged.
•liquid is spilled on the unit.
•the Notebook fails to work properly.
•the Notebook is dropped or the housing is damaged.
You should:
•shut-down your Notebook immediately.
•remove the power cord from the socket.
•contact Customer Service (1-866-633-4660).
•do not restart unless you have contacted Customer Service.
How important is the information you will be storing on your
Notebook? You need to guard against the loss of your data by
making backup copies. You can backup your data onto CD or
DVD, which is dependent on the optical drive configuration of
your Notebook and the quantity of data. It is a good idea to
backup your data; this is to ensure that you have another copy
of your data should something happen to the hard drive.

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IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electronic equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be taken. Following the guidelines below can
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury:
•Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub,
lavatory or kitchens sink, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool).
•Avoid using a telephone/modem (other than a cordless
type) during an electrical storm. There is 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.
Lithium batteries cannot handle intense pressure,
high temperatures or fire. Danger of explosion if
replaced incorrectly. Replace batteries with a com-
patible type as recommended by the manufac-
turer. Lithium batteries are hazardous waste and
require proper disposal. Contact the Medion Ser-
vice Center for additional information on battery
disposal.

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CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW DRIVE SAFETY
•CD-ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives are Laser Class 1
devices. These lasers must remain in their sealed
casing.
•Danger — Invisible laser radiation when open.
Avoid direct exposure to beam. This product is certi-
fied by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules
21CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J, applicable at date
of manufacturer. Refer to optical drive labels for ad-
ditional details.
•DO NOT remove the drive covers, as exposure to
the lasers may be harmful.
•DO NOT look directly into the laser, even when
wearing eye protection.
TFT DISPLAY SAFETY
•To avoid damage to the TFT Display, never open it
a full 180º. Do not forcibly open it.
•In order to avoid damage to the display, do not
touch it with your fingers or sharp objects.
•Never lift the Notebook by the TFT Display; doing
so could break the hinges.
•There is a risk of injury if the TFT display breaks.
Use protective gloves to pack up the broken
pieces and contact customer service to arrange for
proper disposal.
It is important to thoroughly wash your hands after
handling a broken TFT display. There is a chance
that chemicals may have been released.
•Never place objects on top of the Notebook
that would exert pressure on the display.
There is a danger that even slight pressure
may break the TFT display.

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SET-UP LOCATION
•Keep your Notebook and all connected peripherals away from
moisture, dust, heat and direct sunlight. Failure to do so can
lead to Notebook malfunction or damage.
•It is highly recommended you do not use the Notebook out-
doors.
•Operate the Notebook and all peripherals on a stable, balanced
and vibration-free surface.
•Do not leave the base of your Notebook on your lap or any part
of your body for a long period of time while the Notebook is
turned ON or is charging. The Notebook can become very
warm while it is turned on or charging and can cause discomfort
or injury from heat exposure.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
•Notebook operation is most reliable at an ambient temperature
between +41° and +104° F and at a relative humidity be-
tween 30% and 70% (without condensation).
•When powered off, the Notebook can be stored at tempera-
tures between 32° and 140° F.

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POWER ADAPTER
•Do not open the power adapter housing. When the housing
is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. It con-
tains no user-serviceable parts.
•The electric outlet must be in the vicinity of the Notebook
and within reach of the power adapter cables. DO NOT
stretch the power cables tightly to reach an electric outlet.
•To disconnect your Notebook from the power source, or set
the Notebook to battery operation, remove the power cord
from the Notebook’s power socket.
•Only use the Notebook with a power adaptor (ADP 20V65W
LISHIN0335A2065 1A325) operating at AC 115V~/60
Hz.
In European countries use the Notebook at AC 220-
240V~/50 Hz.
For details on power consumption, please refer to the rating
plate on the rear of your Notebook. If you are unsure of the
type of power supply available at the point of use, ask your
local power company. If travelling, ensure that use the
proper power cord or adapter for the area. Contact Customer
Service with questions before you travel.
•Use only the supplied power cord and power adapter.
•If using an extension cord, make certain that it meets your
local safety requirements. If in doubt, consult an electrician.
•To provide additional protection against electric shock,
power surges, lightning strikes, or other electrical damage to
your Notebook, we recommend the use of a surge protec-
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CABLING
•Arrange cables in a safe manner to ensure that no one can
walk on or trip over them.
•DO NOT place the cables on, near or in liquid.
•DO NOT place objects on any of the cables.
Caution – To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.
26 AWG or larger telecommunication cords (applies
to American Standards).
MODEM
•If your system has a modem, please make sure you connect
it to an analog telephone line only. Connecting to a digital
PBX, a digital line designed for broadband services or ISDN,
a shared service line or a payphone will damage the modem
or the devices to which it is connected.
TOUCH PAD
Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required
to operate the touch pad. Because the touch pad is electrostatic
sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. Using
a pen or other object can damage the touch pad or cause the
Notebook to malfunction.

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BATTERY OPERATION
To extend the life and power of your battery and guarantee
secure operation, the instructions below should be followed:
•Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or heat for
long periods.
•Do not dispose of the battery by fire as they may ex-
plode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
•Do not open the battery housing; it contains no user-
serviceable parts.
•Disregarding these instructions will lead to damage and
under some circumstances may even cause the battery
to explode.
•Keep the battery away from electrically conductive materials, chemi-
cal substances and cleaning agents.
•Only use the originally supplied power adapter to charge the battery.
•Fully discharge the battery before recharging it.
•Replace the battery only with the same type or an equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
•Charge the battery only until the battery charging light goes out.
Also, refer to the instructions under "Checking the Battery Level" on
page 27 for instructions on checking the battery level.
•Only change the battery when the unit is switched off.
•Batteries are classified as special waste and should always be dis-
posed of properly. Contact Customer Service for more details. Do
Not dispose of the battery in water, and do not disassemble the bat-
tery.
•Keep batteries away from children at all times.
•Use only the batteries and power adapter/cord indicated in this man-
ual.
•Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come
in contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and
water. If it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes
and seek medical attention.
•Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45℃
(113℉).

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Views of the Notebook
Subject Page
Open Notebook ............................................. 13
Front And Rear View ...................................... 14
Side Views ................................................... 14
Device Indicators .......................................... 16

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