Medion ERAZER X7817 User manual

Instruction Manual
43.9 cm / 17.3“ Notebook
MEDION®ERAZER®X7817, X7819, X7820, X7821

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Table of Contents
1. About these Instructions.................................................................................. 5
1.1. Symbols and Key words used in these Instructions ............................................... 5
1.2. Proper Use ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.3. Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................... 6
2. Safety Instructions............................................................................................ 7
2.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate
machinery. ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2. Operational Safety.............................................................................................................. 7
2.3. Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself ................................................................................. 8
2.4. Data Backup.......................................................................................................................... 9
2.5. Setup Location..................................................................................................................... 9
2.6. Environmental Requirements ........................................................................................ 9
2.7. Ergonomics .........................................................................................................................10
2.8. Connecting..........................................................................................................................11
2.9. Cabling..................................................................................................................................11
2.10.Information about the Touchpad................................................................................12
2.11.Battery Mode......................................................................................................................12
3. Included with your Notebook ........................................................................ 13
4. Views ................................................................................................................ 14
4.1. Open Notebook.................................................................................................................14
4.2. Front View............................................................................................................................15
4.3. Left Side................................................................................................................................15
4.4. Right Side.............................................................................................................................16
4.5. Rear Side ..............................................................................................................................16
4.6. Operating and Status LEDs............................................................................................17
4.7. Hot Keys (optional)...........................................................................................................18
5. First Use ........................................................................................................... 19
6. Power Supply................................................................................................... 20
6.1. On/Off Switch.....................................................................................................................20
6.2. Mains Power........................................................................................................................21
6.3. Battery Mode......................................................................................................................22
6.4. Power Management (Power Options).......................................................................24
6.5. ECO Function (optional) .................................................................................................25
7. Display ............................................................................................................. 25
7.1. Opening and Closing the Display...............................................................................25
7.2. Screen Resolution.............................................................................................................25
7.3. Appearance and Customisation..................................................................................26
7.4. Connecting an External Monitor.................................................................................27

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8. Data Input........................................................................................................ 28
8.1. The Keyboard .....................................................................................................................28
9. The Touchpad .................................................................................................. 30
10.The Hard Drive................................................................................................. 32
10.1.Important Directories......................................................................................................33
11.The Optical Drive............................................................................................. 34
11.1.Inserting a disc...................................................................................................................34
11.2.Playing/Reading Discs.....................................................................................................35
11.3.Regional playback information for DVDs.................................................................35
11.4.Issues Relevant to the Burner.......................................................................................36
12.The Sound System........................................................................................... 37
12.1.External Audio Connections .........................................................................................37
12.2.Dolby® Home Theater® (optional)...............................................................................38
13.Network Operation ......................................................................................... 38
13.1.What is a Network? ..........................................................................................................38
13.2.Wireless LAN (Wireless Network) ................................................................................38
14.Bluetooth (optional) ....................................................................................... 40
14.1.Flight Mode.........................................................................................................................40
15.The multi-Card Reader.................................................................................... 41
15.1.Inserting a Memory Card ...............................................................................................41
15.2.Removing Memory Cards ..............................................................................................41
16.The Webcam (optional)................................................................................... 42
17.The Universal Serial Bus Port ........................................................................ 42
18.eSATA Port ....................................................................................................... 42
19.Securing your Notebook ................................................................................ 43
19.1.Power-on Password..........................................................................................................43
19.2.Kensington Security Lock ..............................................................................................43
20.Software........................................................................................................... 44
20.1.Getting to know Windows®8 ........................................................................................44
20.2.Windows Activation.........................................................................................................44
20.3.Windows®8 – What’s New .............................................................................................45
20.4.Overview..............................................................................................................................47
20.5.Logging in to Windows...................................................................................................48
20.6.Linking a User Account to a LiveID.............................................................................49
20.7.Windows®8 Start Screen ................................................................................................50
20.8.Windows® 8 Desktop .......................................................................................................51
20.9.Using the Search Function ............................................................................................54
21.Control Panel ................................................................................................... 54
21.1.Windows®8 Power On/Off Functions ........................................................................56
21.2.Control Panel Settings.....................................................................................................57

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21.3.Resetting the Notebook to its Factory Settings.....................................................58
21.4.BIOS Setup Program ........................................................................................................59
21.5.Kaspersky Internet Security ..........................................................................................59
21.6.Windows®8 – Help and Support .................................................................................60
22.FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions................................................................ 61
23.Customer Service ............................................................................................ 62
23.1.What To Do In Case of Hardware Problems ............................................................62
23.2.Find The Cause ..................................................................................................................62
23.3.Do You Need More Help?...............................................................................................64
23.4.Driver Support ...................................................................................................................64
23.5.Transport..............................................................................................................................65
23.6.Maintenance.......................................................................................................................66
23.7.Care of the Display............................................................................................................66
24.Upgrading/Modifying and Repair ................................................................. 67
24.1.Notes for Service Technicians.......................................................................................67
24.2.Information on Laser Radiation ...................................................................................67
25.Recycling and Disposal................................................................................... 68
26.European EN 9241-307 Class II Standard ...................................................... 69
26.1.FCC Compliance Statement ..........................................................................................71

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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.
1.1. Symbols and Key words used in these
Instructions
DANGER!
Warning: immediate mortal danger!
Warning!
Warning: possible mortal danger and/or serious irreversible in-
juries!
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

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1.2. 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.
1.3. Declaration of Conformity
This device is supplied with the following wireless features:
• Wireless LAN (optional)
• Bluetooth (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 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/conform-
ity.

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2. Safety Instructions
2.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced
ability to operate machinery.
• This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or for those without 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 without 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 increase its service life.
• Never open the housing of the Notebook, battery or mains adapter! This could
result in an electric shock or even ignite a fire which will damage your Note-
book.
• Optical drive (CD/CDRW/DVD) constitute class 1 laser equipment providing
these devices are contained in a sealed Notebook housing. 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 purposes. Do not
cover these openings as this could cause the device to overheat.
• The Notebook is not intended for use by companies in the heavy industry sec-
tor.
• To avoid damage from lightning strikes, do not operate the Notebook during
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• 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 shat-
tered 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°. Exceeding this val-
ue may damage the housing or the Notebook. Always 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, discon-
nect the mains plug and contact customer services if ...
−the mains adapter or the attached power cable or plug is burnt or damaged.
Replace faulty mains cables/mains adaptors only with original parts. These
parts should not be repaired under any circumstances.
−the Notebook housing is damaged or liquid has penetrated into the device.
Have the Notebook inspected by customer services. Otherwise, it may not be
possible to operate the Notebook safely. There may be a risk of electric shock
and/or harmful laser radiation!
2.3. Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself
WARNING!
Never try to open or repair the device yourself. There is a risk of elec-
tric shock.
• If there is a fault, contact the Medion Service Center or other suitable specialist
workshop.

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2.4. Data Backup
ATTENTION!
Back up your data on external storage media before each update. We do
not accept any liability for claims for compensation arising from loss of
data or any consequential loss or damage.
2.5. Setup Location
• Keep your Notebook and all connected devices away from moisture and avoid
dust, heat and direct sunlight. Non-compliance with these instructions can lead
to faults or damage to the Notebook.
• 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 un-
comfortable overheating.
• In the first few hours of use new devices can give off a typical, unavoidable but
totally harmless smell, which wears off with time. Ventilate the room regularly to
prevent odour build-up.
2.6. Environmental Requirements
• The Notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient temperature 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 antenna plug. For
extra safety, we recommend using an overvoltage protection device to prevent
the Notebook from sustaining damage as a result of power surges or lightning
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• After transporting the Notebook, wait until the device has reached room tem-
perature before switching it on. Large changes in temperature or fluctuations in
humidity can cause moisture build-up within the Notebook due to condensa-
tion. This can cause an electrical short circuit.
• Keep the original packaging in the event the device needs to be sent in the post.
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 elec-
tric shock when the housing is open. It does not contain any parts re-
quiring maintenance.
The socket outlet must be close to the Notebook and easily accessible.
• 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 sock-
ets 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 pre-
vent your Notebook from sustaining damage as a result of power surges or
lightning strikes.
• If you want to disconnect the adapter from the mains, pull the connector 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 re-
verse 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
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• Maintain a distance of at least one metre from sources of high-frequency 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 metres may be
connected to the external interfaces of this Notebook. Please only use double-
shielded cables for printer cable connections.
• Do not exchange the supplied cable for another one. Use only the supplied ca-
ble as this cable has been extensively tested in our laboratory.
• In addition, when connecting your peripherals only use the connecting cables
supplied with those devices.
• Ensure that all connection cables are connected to their corresponding periph-
eral 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 apparatus – 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 other objects as these can
damage your touchpad.
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 sub-
stances and cleaning agents.
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• 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 equivalent type rec-
ommended 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 ser-
vice agent is the correct point of contact for this.
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
1
2
3
4
5
8
7
6
3
1) Microphone
2) Display)
3) Stereo Speaker
4) Keyboard
5) Touchpad
6) Hot keys (optional)
7) Power ON/OFF
8) Webcam

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4.2. Front View
9
9) Device Indicators
4.3. Left Side
15 15 10 16 11 13
12 14
10) Multimedia Card Reader
11) Audio Out* / Digital Audio Out (S/P-DIF, optical)
12) Microphone*
13) Line In*
14) Audio Out*
15) USB Port 3.0
16) USB Port 2.0
* Ports with dual function. Configuration is set with the included software

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4.4. Right Side
16 16 17
16) USB Port 2.0
17) Optical Drive
4.5. Rear Side
18 19 20
21 22 23
18) Kensington® Lock
19) LAN Port (RJ-45)
20) e-SATA Port
21) Power Socket
22) External monitor port VGA
23) HDMI Connector

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4.6. 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.
Access indicator
This LED lights or flashes when the notebook is
accessing the hard disk or the optical drive.
Standby Mode
This LED is blinking, when the notebook is in the standby mode.
Battery LED
Below you will see the different meanings of the LED in various
situations:
Lights up green : The battery is charging.
Lights up orange : The battery is low.
Bluetooth LED (optional)
The Bluetooth function is activated.
WLAN LED (optional)
The WLAN function is activated.

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4.7. Hot Keys (optional)
Eject button optical drive
Opens the optical drive.
Display
Activates or deactivates the display to conserve power. Press any
key to activate the display again.
WLAN
Enables or disables the wireless LAN function.
Bluetooth
Enables or disables the Bluetooth function
Webcam
Enables or disables the webcam.
Cooler Boost
Increases the speed of rotation of the fan to improve the cooling of
your notebook. Press this key again to deactivate this fu.
Cinema Pro
Improves the output quality of the sound system.
Press this key again to deactivate this function.
Programmable P1 key
You will activate or deactivate the user-defined P1 key with the fol-
lowing key combination. Read the following section to program
the key„Programming the user-defined P1 key .

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5. First Use
To operate your Notebook safety and ensure a long service life, you should read the
“Operational safety” chapter at the beginning of this manual. All operating software
is already fully preinstalled on the Notebook so there is no need for you to install
any more drivers and you can get started right away.
Before starting, insert the battery by placing it into the compartment until it
clicks into place. Be sure to fasten the battery compartment to prevent the
battery falling out.
Connect the supplied mains adapter to the Notebook (21). Next, connect the
power cable to the adapter and then plug it into a mains socket. Move the
switch on the mains adapter (optional) to position Ito power the Notebook and
charge the battery. Set this switch to 0to stop the power supply.
Open up the display to the desired position using your thumb and forefinger.
The display should not be folded back by more than 120°. Always hold the dis-
play firmly by the middle when folding it back, adjusting the position and clos-
ing it. Failure to do so may damage the display. Never use force to open the dis-
play.
PLEASE NOTE!
When first operating your Notebook please ensure that the battery is insert-
ed and the mains adapter is connected. This is required for Windows® 8 to
correctly work out the Windows® 8 performance index.
Switch the Notebook on by pressing the on/off switch (7). The Notebook will
now start and run through various steps.
PLEASE NOTE!
There should be no bootable disk (e.g. the recovery disc) in the optical drive
as this will prevent the operating system from being loaded from the hard
drive.