Multimedia PC System
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B USB 2.0-ports (e.g. scanner, digital camera) 13, 37
C Headphone socket 15, 35
D Microphone input 15, 35
E Optical drive (CD/DVD/CDRW/DVDRW) 30
F Eject button of optical drive 30
G eSATA Port 14
H Card reade
I Front bezel 12
J On/off switch (switches the PC on/off) / Power LED 18
K Gigabit network (RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s) 14, 38
L Speakers (cen bass) 16, 35
Speakers (front out)
Speakers (surr-1)
Speakers (surr-2)
M HDMI connector 16, 34
N Power supply (main connector & main power switch) 17
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R Audio input
S PS/2 ports for mouse & keyboard 17
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The shown connectors are for reference only.
Slight variations may occur.
Attention: Depending on the features of your PC model,
some connections may vary.
POS Description see
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USB 3.0-ports
13, 37
B USB 2.0-ports (e.g. scanner, digital camera) 13, 37
C Headphone socket 15, 35
D Microphone input 15, 35
E Optical drive (CD/DVD/CDRW/DVDRW) 30
F Eject button of optical drive 30
G eSATA Port 14
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I Front bezel 12
J On/off switch (switches the PC on/off) / Power LED 18
K Gigabit network (RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s) 14, 38
L Speakers (cen bass) 16, 35
Speakers (front out)
Speakers (surr-1)
Speakers (surr-2)
M HDMI connector 16, 34
N Power supply (main connector & main power switch) 17
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P Monitor connector
R Audio input
Docking station for external harddisk Medion HDDrive2Go super speed
VGA
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(line in,
recording) 17, 35
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S PS/2 ports for mouse & keyboard 17
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Digital Audio Out SPDIF (opt.)
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The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period
of 24 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period,
under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The
benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of
the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and
similar state and territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.
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Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be
returned to the Supplier for repair.
Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as
files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone,
songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored
on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may
be lost. We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for
repair.
You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with
refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process.
Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where
they meet ALDI’s stringent quality specifications.
If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your
complaint. Please telephone us on 1 300 884 987 or write to us at:
MEDION Australia Pty Ltd
St. Leonards, NSW 2065
Australia
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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 locate the information you require. Along
with the Table of Contents at the beginning of this manual, an Index has been provided to
help you find topical information.
If you want to start up your PC immediately, please read the chapters Operational Safety
(page 3) and Setting up and Getting Started (page 18).
We strongly recommend you read this entire manual to ensure the proper set-up and
operation of your PC.
Many application programs incorporate extensive help functions. As a general rule, you
can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions will be
available to you while you are using the Microsoft Windows® operating system or the
respective application program.
We have listed further useful sources of information in the section "Getting to know Win-
dows® 7" starting on 41.
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Audience
These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced user. Regardless of the
possible professional utilisation, this PC is designed for day-to-day household use. The
functions and applications for use with this PC have been designed with the entire family
in mind.
Purchase Details
Enter your purchase details below for quick reference.
Serial Numbers ......................................
(i.e. Microsoft®) ......................................
Place and date of Purchase ......................................
You will find the PC serial number on the rear of the PC. Also copy this number into your
warranty documents, if necessary.
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 applications relating to both work and leisure.
We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer. Thank you for choosing our
products.
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MEDION® makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
MEDION® shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
MEDION® assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not
furnished by MEDION®.
This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of MEDION®.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ...................................................................................................... 1
Safety ............................................................................................................ 1
Operational Safety ....................................................................................................... 3
Data Security ............................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2 ...................................................................................................... 5
Setting Up & Getting Started ....................................................................... 5
Included with your PC ................................................................................................. 7
Setting Up of the PC .................................................................................................... 8
Operational Environment ......................................................................................... 8
Ambient Temperature .............................................................................................. 8
Ergonomics .............................................................................................................. 9
Connecting ............................................................................................................... 11
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Cabling .................................................................................................................. 11
Front Connectivity ................................................................................................. 12
Connecting the Monitor ......................................................................................... 12
Connecting USB Devices ........................................................................................ 13
Connecting eSATA Devices .................................................................................... 14
Remove eSATA Devices ....................................................................................... 14
LAN Connection ..................................................................................................... 14
Connecting Headphones ....................................................................................... 15
Connecting a Microphone ..................................................................................... 15
Connecting Speakers/Audio Output ...................................................................... 16
PCs with Surround Sound ................................................................................... 16
Connecting HDMI Devices ..................................................................................... 16
Connecting a Sound Source/Audio Input ............................................................... 17
Connecting PS/2 Devices ....................................................................................... 17
Connecting the Power Supply ............................................................................... 17
Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 18
Step 1: Power On ................................................................................................... 18
Switch ................................................................................................................ 18
On/off Switch ..................................................................................................... 18
Step 2: Initialisation of Your PC .............................................................................. 19
Step 3: Finalising .................................................................................................... 19
Short Description of the Windows® Desktop ........................................................ 20
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Chapter 3 .................................................................................................... 23
Operation ................................................................................................... 23
The Mouse ................................................................................................................ 25
The Keyboard ............................................................................................................ 26
The Alt and Ctrl Keys .............................................................................................. 26
The Hard Drive .......................................................................................................... 27
Important Directories ............................................................................................. 28
Connecting an External Hard Drive ........................................................................ 29
The Optical Drive ...................................................................................................... 30
Loading a Disc: ....................................................................................................... 30
How to Remove a Disc ........................................................................................ 30
Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs .......................................................... 31
Regional Playback Information for DVD .................................................................. 31
Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter ............................................................ 32
The Card Reader ........................................................................................................ 33
The Graphics Card ..................................................................................................... 34
Appearance and Personalisation ............................................................................. 34
The Sound System ..................................................................................................... 35
USB Port .................................................................................................................... 37
The Network ............................................................................................................. 38
What is a Network? ................................................................................................ 38
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................................... 39
Safety Note ......................................................................................................... 39
Conditions .......................................................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting within the Network ..................................................................... 40
Software .................................................................................................................... 41
Getting to Know Windows® 7 ................................................................................. 41
Windows® 7 - News ............................................................................................. 41
Windows® 7 - Help and Support .......................................................................... 43
Windows® 7 - Getting Started .............................................................................. 44
Windows® 7 - User Account Control .................................................................... 45
Windows® 7 - Control Panel................................................................................. 46
Windows Media Center .......................................................................................... 47
Installation of Software .......................................................................................... 50
How to Install your Software ............................................................................... 50
Software Uninstallation ....................................................................................... 51
Windows Activation ............................................................................................... 52
Product Activation on Your PC ............................................................................ 52
BIOS Setup ............................................................................................................. 53
Execution of the BIOS Setup ............................................................................... 53
Kaspersky Internet Security .................................................................................... 54
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Chapter 4 .................................................................................................... 57
Customer Service & Self Help ..................................................................... 57
Data and System Security .......................................................................................... 59
Data Security .......................................................................................................... 59
Maintenance Programs .......................................................................................... 59
System Restore .......................................................................................................... 60
Correction .............................................................................................................. 60
Windows® Update ................................................................................................... 61
Windows Update Information for Data Security .................................................. 62
System Restore .......................................................................................................... 63
Limits of the Recovery ............................................................................................ 63
Carrying out a Restore ............................................................................................ 63
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 64
Customer Service ...................................................................................................... 65
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 65
Localise the Cause .................................................................................................. 65
Errors and Possible Causes ..................................................................................... 66
Additional Support ................................................................................................. 67
Driver Support ....................................................................................................... 67
Transporting the PC ............................................................................................... 68
Cleaning and Care ................................................................................................. 68
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Repairs ...................................................................................................................... 69
Notes for Service Engineers .................................................................................... 69
Notes on Laser Radiation ..................................................................................... 70
Recycling and Disposal .............................................................................................. 70
Chapter 5 .................................................................................................... 71
Appendix .................................................................................................... 71
Information about Conformity .................................................................................. 73
Information about the Regulatory Compliance according to R&TTE ...................... 73
FCC Compliance Statement ................................................................................... 74
Making Copies of this Manual ................................................................................ 74
Index ......................................................................................................................... 75
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Safety Connecting Operation Help Appendix
Chapter 1
Safety
Subject Page
Operational Safety .......................................................... 3
Data Security .............................................................. 3
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Operational Safety
Please read this chapter carefully and observe all listed notes.
This ensures a reliable operation and long life expectancy of your PC.
Do not allow children to play unattended with electrical equipment. Children are
incapable of judging potential risks properly.
Keep the packing materials, such as plastic sheeting away from children. The dan-
ger of suffocation could arise in the case of misuse.
Do not open the PC casing or use the PC with the casing removed. When the casing
is open there is a danger of electric shock.
Optical drives are Laser Class 1 devices. These lasers must remain in their sealed PC
casing. Do not remove the drive covers, as exposure to the lasers may prove harmful.
Do not insert objects through the slots and openings of the PC. This may lead to
electric shock, electrical short-circuit or fire that will damage your PC.
Do not cover the slots and openings in the PC casing. These openings are for venti-
lation purposes. Covering these vents may lead to overheating. Please keep free a
minimum distance of 20 cm on all sides when setting up the PC.
Safety Connecting Operation Help Appendix
Switch off your PC immediately or do not switch it on at all and contact the MEDION
Help Desk on 1300 884 987
… if the power cord or the connectors attached to it are burnt or damaged. Replace
the defective power cord with an original power cord. Under no circumstances may
a defective power cord be repaired.
... if the housing of the PC is damaged or fluids have leaked into it. Have the PC
checked by customer service first, because the PC may not be safely operated otherwise and there may be a life-threatening risk of electrocution!
Data Security
Attention!
Every time you update your data, make back-up copies on an external storage medium. The supplier does not assume liability for data loss or damage
to data storage units and no claims can be accepted for damages resulting
from the loss of data or consequential losses.
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Chapter 2
Setting Up &
Getting Started
Subject Page
Included with your PC ...................................................... 7
Setting Up of the PC ......................................................... 8
Connecting ..................................................................... 11
Getting Started .............................................................. 18
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Included with your PC
Please check that the contents listed below are supplied with your package. You MUST
provide your PC’s serial number when contacting a customer service representative.
Your PC bundle should include the following components:
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x Optical USB Mouse
1 x Power Cord
1 x Software and Support CD/DVD
(including system recovery disc and Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
recovery DVD)
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Instruction Manual
1 x Warranty Certificate
2 x Warranty Sticker
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Note
Keep the original packing in case the device ever requires shipment.
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Setting Up of the PC
Remember that choosing the proper location for your PC is just as important as connecting it correctly.
Operational Environment
Keep your PC and all units connected to it away from moisture, dust, heat and di-
rect sunlight. Failure to observe these instructions can lead to malfunctions or damage to the PC.
To prevent damage to your PC from a fall, place and operate the PC and all con-
nected units on a stable, balanced and vibration-free surface.
Ambient Temperature
The PC can be operated at an ambient temperature of between 10° and 35°C (+41°
and +95°F) and at a relative humidity of between 30% and 70% (without condensation).
When powered off, the PC can be stored at temperatures between -20° and 50°C (–
40° and +158°F).
Unplug the power during thunderstorms and make especially sure to remove the
antenna cables, if present. We recommend the use of a surge protector for additional safety in order to protect your PC from being damaged by power surges or
lightning strikes through the power network.
Delay operating a PC after transport until the device has adjusted to the ambient
temperature. In situations of large temperature or humidity differences condensation may build up moisture inside the PC, which might cause an electrical short circuit.
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Ergonomics
Note
Ensure that the monitor is set up in such a way that reflections, glare and
light/darkness contrast are avoided.
You should not position the monitor in close proximity to a window as this is usually the
brightest area of the room and may cause visual impairments during daylight hours.
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Always position the monitor in a line of sight that runs parallel to the window. You should
also apply a parallel line of sight with respect to artificial lighting. This means that in a
room lit by artificial light essentially the same criteria and objectives apply. Should it not be
possible to arrange the monitor as outlined above, the following measures might be helpful:
Turn, lower or incline the monitor.
Place horizontal or vertical shades on the windows.
Work in Comfort
Note
Take regular breaks from your screen to prevent tenseness and exhaustion.
Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To minimise the potential
for physical discomfort or injury, it’s important that you maintain proper posture.
Overall:
Change your position frequently and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue.
Back:
While sitting at your work surface make sure your back is supported by the chair’s backrest. This should be in an erect position or angled slightly backwards.
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Legs:
Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward. Your lower legs should be
at a right angle to your thighs. Your feet should rest flat on the floor. If necessary, use a
footrest but double check that you have your seat height adjusted correctly before getting
a footrest.
Arms:
Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows close to your sides with forearms and
hands approximately parallel to the floor.
Wrists:
Your wrists should be as straight as possible while using the keyboard, mouse or trackball.
They should not be bent sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down.
Head:
Your head should be upright or tilted slightly forward. Avoid working with your head or
neck twisted.
Hand rest:
5 - 10 cm
Viewing distance:
50 - 70 cm
Legroom (vertical):
minimum 65 cm
Legroom (horizontal):
minimum 60 cm
Top line of screen at eye level or
slightly below.
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Connecting
For easy reference, please fold out the inner cover of this manual to see diagrams
describing the location of the various connectors on your PC.
Note
The devices listed are not necessarily included with your PC.
All the connections listed are optional and might not all be available on
your PC.
Cabling
Please follow the instructions below in order to correctly connect your PC:
Arrange cables in such a way that no one can tread on or trip over them.
Do not place objects on the cables.
To avoid damage to your PC, connect your peripherals (e.g., keyboard, mouse and
monitor) whilst your PC is powered off. Some devices can be connected whilst your
PC is in use. These devices usually have a USB connector. Please follow the appropriate instructions for each device.
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Keep the PC at least one meter (approximately three feet) away from high fre-
quency and magnetic interference sources (e.g., televisions, loudspeaker cabinets,
mobile telephones, etc.) in order to avoid malfunctions and/or loss of data.
Please note that only shielded cables shorter than 3 meters (9.84 ft) should be used
for the external interfaces. Please only use double screened cables for printer cables.
Do not replace the cables supplied with the machine by any others. Use only the
cables supplied with the PC because they will have been tested extensively.
Also only use the connection cable supplied with the devices for the connection of
your peripheral devices.
Make sure that all connection cables have been connected to the peripheral devices
associated with them in order to avoid disruptive radiation. Remove unnecessary
cables.
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In the first hours of operation, new devices may emit a typical, unavoidable but
completely harmless smell, which will decline increasingly in the course of time. We
recommend that you ventilate the room regularly, in order to counteract the formation of the smell.
Note
You only need to connect those components to your computer that you require. If you do not have the described device available (e. g. printer) you
may carry out the connection later.
Front Connectivity
Diagram reference: I
Some connections are located behind the front flap. This offers you the great advantage of
creating frequently used connections quickly and conveniently, without turning the PC
round. The flap, when closed, also protects the connectors.
Connecting the Monitor
Diagram reference: P
Your PC is equipped with a VGA connector.
Note
Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid damaging
the contacts. Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the
socket in one position.
1. Connect the data cable of the monitor to the socket on the graphics card (reference
P). If necessary, remove the white guard-ring on the monitor plug
2. Hand-tighten the screws on the monitor cable.
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Connecting USB Devices
Diagram reference: A, B
Warning!
Connect your USB devices after initial set-up of your new PC. This will pre-
vent unnecessary confusion during installation. These devices can generally
be connected during operation. Read the manual for your peripheral device
first.
The voltage outputs of your PC for USB are protected by a fuse. This ensures that a
malfunction of the PC will not damage the peripheral devices connected to the respective jacks.
You have a choice of several connection sockets. It does not matter which one you use.
Note
Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid damaging
the contacts. Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the
socket in one position.
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1. If you wish to use a printer, scanner or other device with a USB port, connect the
cable to the USB socket on your PC.
Note
Always connect your device to the same port otherwise your operating system will give a new ID and will ask for driver installation.
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Connecting eSATA Devices
Diagram reference: G
eSATA stands for "external Serial ATA" and is used for connecting external hard drives.
Unlike common USB standards, the transmission speed of an eSATA connection is higher
than that of external USB hard drives.
Note
Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly to avoid damaging
the contacts. Because of its asymmetric form the plug only fits into the
socket in one position.
1. Connect the cable to the eSATA socket in the front of your PC.
Remove eSATA Devices
1. Before removing an eSATA hard drive from your PC, click on the icon "Safely remove hardware" in the task bar and then on the hard drive to be removed.
LAN Connection
Diagram reference: K
Your PC is equipped with a network connection, in order to prepare it for network operation.
The network cable usually has two RJ45 plugs so that it is unimportant which plug is connected to which jack.
1. Connect the one plug of the cable to the PC jack.
2. Connect the other plug to the other PC or hub/switch.
For further information refer to chapter “The Network” starting at page 38.
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Connecting Headphones
Diagram reference: C
Here you connect headphones/earphones.
1. Connect the cable with the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug in the green socket at the
front of your PC (diagram reference C).
Caution!
The use of headphones/earphones with a high volume can lead to lasting
damage to your hearing. Set the volume to the lowest level before reproducing any sound. Start the sound reproduction and increase the volume to the
level that is comfortable for you. Changing the basic settings of the equalizer
can also cause damage to the hearing of the listener.
It can cause damage to the hearing ability of the
listener if a device is operated through earphones with
an increased volume for a long period.
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Connecting a Microphone
Diagram reference: D
1. You can use the pink socket to connect a microphone with a 3.5 mm mono jack
plug.
2. Position the microphone in such a way that it does not point directly at the speakers. If you hear feedback, characterised by loud whistling noises, reposition the microphone until the sound stops.
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Connecting Speakers/Audio Output
Diagram reference: L
Here you can connect your active speakers for replaying or audio connection cables for
recording. Please refer to the user's guide of your stereo installation for information about
which connector you should use (usually Line In or Aux).
1. Connect the cable with the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug into the green socket on the
rear of your PC.
PCs with Surround Sound
Diagram reference: L
Connect your surround equipment as follows:
1. Connect the Front speaker to the green socket marked front out.
2. Attach the rear loudspeakers to the connector surr-1.
3. Your centre speaker or subwoofer can be connected to the socket cen bass.
4. Connect to the optional surr-2.
An digital audio output (SPDIF) can be connected to an optical cable.
Diagram reference: T
1. Connect the optical cable to the optical plug.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an audio device with a corresponding digital
input.
Connecting HDMI Devices
Diagram reference: M
HDMI is the abbreviation for "High Definition Multimedia Interface" which is a digital interface to transfer image and sound signals.
1. To this port you can connect a TV device , a monitor or a projector, if these devices
also have a corresponding connector.
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