Medion GENERIC PC 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 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 Get-
ting Started (page 8).
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
respective application program.
Windows Vista offers you an additional aid to learning about the
operating system and your PC in the Welcome. We listed further
useful sources of information starting on page 52.
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operating system or the
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 ......................................
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(i.e. Microsoft
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Place and date of Purchase ......................................
You will find the PC serial number on the rear of the PC. Also copy
this number into your guarantee 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.
© 2007 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.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Table of contents
Safety....................................................................................1
Operational safety................................................................ 3
Data security .................................................................... 4
Setting up & Getting started.................................................5
Included with your PC........................................................... 7
Setting up .......................................................................... 8
Set-up location ................................................................. 8
Ambient temperature......................................................... 8
Ergonomics ...................................................................... 9
Connecting ........................................................................12
Cabling ...........................................................................12
Front connectors ..............................................................13
Connecting the monitor.....................................................14
Connecting a USB Keyboard...............................................15
Connecting a PS/2 keyboard ..............................................15
Connecting a USB mouse ..................................................15
Connecting a PS/2 mouse..................................................15
Connecting parallel devices................................................16
LAN connection ................................................................17
Connecting the Wireless LAN aerial .....................................17
Connecting serial devices ..................................................18
Modem connection ...........................................................18
Connecting speakers/audio output ......................................19
PCs with surround sound ................................................19
Connecting a microphone ..................................................20
Connecting a sound source/audio input ...............................20
Connecting a recording source / video inlet.............................20
TV-out............................................................................21
Antenna connection for TV/radio receiver.............................21
USB/IEEE 1394 ................................................................22
Connecting USB devices .................................................22
Connecting IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire) devices .........................23
Connecting the power supply .............................................24
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Getting started ...................................................................25
Step 1: Power on .............................................................25
Switch .........................................................................25
On/off switch ................................................................25
Step 2: Starting initial setup ..............................................26
Step 3: Finalizing .............................................................27
Short description of the Windows® desktop .......................27
Operation ............................................................................29
The mouse.........................................................................31
The keyboard .....................................................................32
The Alt and Ctrl keys ........................................................33
The hard drive....................................................................34
Important directories ........................................................35
The optical drive.................................................................36
Loading a disc: ................................................................36
Playing back and retrieving data from discs ............................37
How to remove a disc .......................................................37
The optical drive as boot drive ...........................................37
Regional playback information for DVD................................38
Subjects concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter ...........................39
The card reader (optional)....................................................40
The graphics card ...............................................................41
Performance characteristics ...............................................41
Current image playback frequencies....................................41
Connecting the PC to a Television .......................................42
How to Connect the PC to a Television:.............................42
The sound card...................................................................43
USB port ...........................................................................44
IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)..........................................................45
Application options for IEEE1394 ........................................45
Technical specifications .....................................................45
The TV tuner card ...............................................................46
Listen to the radio and watch TV ........................................46
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The network.......................................................................47
What is a network?...........................................................47
Wireless LAN ...................................................................48
Safety Notes .................................................................48
Conditions ....................................................................48
Troubleshooting within the network ....................................50
Parallel interface.................................................................51
Serial COM port ..................................................................51
Modem..............................................................................51
Software ...........................................................................52
Getting to Know Windows Vista ..........................................52
Windows Vista - Quickstartguide ......................................52
Windows Vista - Help and Support....................................52
Windows Vista – Welcome Center.....................................53
Windows Vista – User account control...............................54
Installation of software .....................................................55
This is how to install your software: .................................55
Software de-installation..................................................56
Windows activation...........................................................57
Product activation on your PC..........................................57
BIOS setup......................................................................58
Execution of the BIOS setup............................................58
Customer service & self help ..............................................59
Data and system security.....................................................61
Data security ...................................................................61
Maintenance programs......................................................61
Password reset file ...........................................................61
System Restore ..................................................................62
Correction .......................................................................62
Windows
Windows Update information for data security ...................64
System Restore powered by Symantec................................65
Limits of the recovery.....................................................65
Carrying out a restore ....................................................65
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions ........................................66
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Update ............................................................63
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Customer service................................................................68
Troubleshooting ...............................................................68
Localise the cause ............................................................68
Errors and possible causes.................................................69
Additional support ............................................................70
Driver support .................................................................70
Transporting the PC..........................................................71
Cleaning and care ............................................................71
Recycling and disposal ......................................................72
Battery treatment ............................................................72
Upgrades and repairs........................................................74
Notes for service engineers .............................................74
Appendix .............................................................................77
Standards..........................................................................79
Electromagnetic compatibility.............................................79
Electrical safety................................................................79
Ergonomics .....................................................................80
Noise emission.................................................................80
Information about the regulatory compliance according
to R&TTE ........................................................................81
FCC compliance statement.................................................82
Warranty ...........................................................................83
Liability limitations ...........................................................84
Making copies of this manual .............................................84
Index................................................................................85
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Chapter 1
Safety
Subject Page
Operational Safety ..................................3
Data Security ..........................................4
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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 foil away from children.
The danger of suffocation could arise in the case of misuse.
• Do not open the PC casing or use the PC with the casing re-
moved. When the casing is open there is a danger to life
from 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 or an electrical shortcircuit or fire that will damage your PC.
• Do not cover the slots and openings in the PC casing. These
openings are for ventilation 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.
Switch off your PC immediately or do not switch it on at all
and contact customer service …
• … 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!
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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 ...............................................8
Connecting ............................................ 12
Getting Started ..................................... 25
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Included with your PC
Please check that the contents listed below are supplied with your
package and notify us within 14 days of purchase if this is not the
case. You MUST provide your PC’s serial number when contacting
a customer service representative.
Your PC bundle should include the following components:
• PC and power cord
• Windows-compatible keyboard & mouse
• OEM Version of Operating System
• Application-/ Support Disc
• Documentation
Optional
Depending on the configuration, the following accessories are
bundled with your PC:
• Remote control type OR24
or
• Remote control type OR24E
• Remote control receiver type CM20E
Take the precise equipment of your PC and the technical data
from packaging. Printing errors reserved.
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Setting Up
Remember that choosing the proper location for your PC is just as
important as connecting it correctly.
Set-up Location
• Keep your PC and all units connected to it away from mois-
ture, dust, heat and direct 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 connected 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 cable 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
peaks or lightning strikes through the power network.
• Delay operating a PC after transport until the device has ad-
justed 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, because this is the brightest area of the room because of
daylight. This brightness impedes the adjustment of the eyes to
the darker monitor.
Always position the monitor in a line of sight that runs parallel to
the window front (see picture).
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 at the windows.
• Working in Comfort
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Note
Take regular breaks from the work at your screen to
prevent tenseness and exhaustion.
Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To
minimize 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 in erect position or angled slightly
backwards.
Legs:
Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward.
Your lower legs should be near 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 trunk twisted.
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• Hand rest: 2” – 4”
• Top line of screen at eye level or slightly below
• Viewing distance: 20” – 27.5”
• Legroom (vertical): minimum 25.5”
• Legroom (horizontal): minimum 23.6”
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Connecting
For a better guidance, open up the left inner page of the
cover with the diagrams to find the location of the described connections.
Note:
The devices listed are not necessarily included with
your PC.
All the connections listed are optional and will not inevitably 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 or IEEE 1394 connector.
Please follow the appropriate instructions for each device.
• Keep the PC at least one meter (approximately three feet)
away from high frequency 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 metres (9.84 ft) should be used for the LPT, COM, USB,
IEEE 1394, audio, video and network interfaces with this PC.
• To avoid EMC issues, make sure that all devices are con-
nected to each cable or that cables not in use are removed
from the computer.
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• Do not replace the cables supplied with the machine by any
others. Use the cables belonging to the scope of the delivery
exclusively, because they will have been tested extensively
in our laboratories.
• 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 unneeded cables.
• The connection of devices is limited to equipment that com-
plies with EN60950 “Safety of information technology equipment” or EN60065 “Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. Safety requirements”.
• In the first hours of operation, new devices may emit a typi-
cal, unavoidable but completely harmless smell, which will
decline increasingly in the course of time.
We recommend you to ventilate the room regularly, in order
to counteract the formation of the smell. During the development of this product, we have made sure that the applicable limits are clearly fallen below.
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You only need to connect those components to your
computer you require. If you do not have the described device (e. g. printer) you may skip the respective item and carry it out later, if necessary.
Front Connectors
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,
which can be slid, also protects the connections.
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Connecting the Monitor
Diagram reference: W, W2
If your graphics card has two VGA sockets, you can use either
port to connect to the monitor. Your PC may optionally be
equipped with a digital connector (DVI, W2). You will be able to
connect the VGA plug of your monitor to the DVI connection with
the help of an adapter (not in the scope of the delivery).
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 W or W2). If necessary, remove
the white guard-ring on the monitor plug and ensure that
the plug and socket mate together precisely.
2. Hand-tighten the screws on the monitor cable.
Caution!
Your PC monitor is preconfigured for a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and an optimal refresh rate
of 75 hz. If your monitor does not support these settings it may become damaged or malfunction during
use. You can change the screen resolution and configuration of your monitor as follows (See also your
monitor's User Manual).
You can change the screen resolution and configuration of your
monitor as follows:
1. Once you have powered on the PC, press the F8 key to select Safe Mode.
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If you don’t hit the F8 key on time, you won‘t see the
start menu which gives you the option to run in Safe
Mode. Reboot your PC and retry if you have missed
this.
1. After this you can go to “Control Panel”, “Personaliza-
tion” where you can customize the display options to match
your monitor.
Connecting a USB Keyboard
Diagram reference: E
You can omit this step if you want to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
1. Connect the USB keyboard to a USB port.
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard
Diagram reference: R
(optional feature)
You can omit this step if you want to connect a USB keyboard.
1. Connect the keyboard to the left, blue PS/2 port.
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Connecting a USB Mouse
Diagram reference: E
You can omit this step if you want to connect a PS/2 mouse.
1. Connect the USB mouse to a USB port.
Connecting a PS/2 Mouse
Diagram reference: O
(optional feature)
You can omit this step if you want to connect a USB mouse.
1. Connect the mouse cable to the right, green PS/2 port.
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Connecting Parallel Devices
Diagram reference: P
(optional feature)
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.
Use a doubly screened, parallel connection cable (25-pin) to connect a printer:
1. Connect the printer cable from your printer to the red
printer socket P on the rear of your PC.
2. Hand-tighten the screws of the printer cable.
If you wish to use a scanner, which also connects to the PC via
the parallel interface, follow the instructions above. With the PC
parallel port in use, the printer can be connected directly to the
scanner. You will have use of both devices if they are connected in
this manner.
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LAN Connection
Diagram reference: Q
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 47.
Connecting the Wireless LAN Aerial
Diagram reference: Q2
Wireless LAN is optional feature. The components (mini-PC Module) will already be integrated and activated in your computer if
your PC is equipped with this functionality. You will only have to
screw on the aerial optionally supplied to the wireless LAN aerial
input. Please read the Safety Information and the requirements
from Page 48 under all circumstances.
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Connecting Serial Devices
Diagram reference: S
(optional feature)
You can connect an external modem or another serial device using this port.
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. In order to connect an external modem, card reader or other
serial device, connect the serial cable with the turquoisecoloured connection socket (S) on the rear of your PC.
2. Hand-tighten the screws of the serial cable.
Modem Connection
Diagram reference: Z
(optional feature)
Connect the modem cable as follows, if your PC is equipped with
an analogue modem card:
1. The RJ11 plug is plugged into the modem of your PC.
2. The TAE plug fits an N-coded, analogue telephone socket.
Attention!
Please observe that the modem may only be connected to an analogue telephone line. The connection
of a digital system (ISDN etc.) to an analogue telephone line can possibly cause damage to the modem
or the connected devices and the telecommunication
network.
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Connecting Speakers/Audio Output
Diagram reference: H
Here you can connect your headphones, active speakers 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 your headphones or active speakers by plugging
the cable with the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug into the green
socket (reference H).
PCs with Surround Sound
Diagram reference: H, H2, H3, H4, U, U2
(optional feature)
Note
You will find information about placing speakers by
starting the sound software in the task bar.
Connect your surround equipment as follows:
1. Connect the Front speaker to the green socket (reference
H).
2. Attach the rear loudspeakers to the connector Rear (Position H2).
3. Your centre speaker or subwoofer can be connected to the
socket Centre/Subwoofer (H3).
4. Connect to the optional Back Surround socket (H4) two
more speakers for the back surround.
An (optional) digital audio output (SPDIF) can be connected
to an optical and/or a coaxial cable.
3. Plug the Cinch cable to the socket at Position U. Connect the
optical cable to Position U2.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to an audio device with a
corresponding digital input.
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Connecting a Microphone
Diagram reference: I
1. You can use the pink socket I 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.
Connecting a Sound Source/Audio Input
Diagram reference: J, J2, T, T2
This port is used to accommodate a connecting cable for external
analogue audio sources (i.e. stereo system, keyboard/synthesizer).
1. Connect the cable with the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug to the
light-blue coloured socket (reference J).
Optionally, you can connect a stereo Cinch cable (position
J2).
You will be able to connect digital audio sources according to
the version.
1. Connect a Cinch connection cable to the audio input at Position T. Connect an optical connection cable to the input at
Position T2.
Connecting a Recording Source / Video
Inlet
Diagram reference: K, L
You can connect an external video source to your PC using an
S-Video or composite (cinch) cable. These connections enable you
to record and, if necessary, edit video data.
1. Connect the plug of the cord to the jack (position K for cinch
and L for S-Video).
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TV-out
Diagram reference: V
(optional feature)
If your computer’s graphics card is equipped with a TV-Out socket
you can establish a connection to a TV. You will be able to use a
composite cable (Cinch) or an S-video cable.
1. Connect your PC and your television with the cord required
(available separately) for your TV.
Antenna Connection for TV/Radio Receiver
Diagram reference: Y, Y2
(optional feature)
Should your PC be equipped with a TV-Radio tuner card, then you
must connect the corresponding 75 Ohm coaxial cables (aerial or
cable) for radio and TV reception.
5. Connect a projecting radio aerial to the matching connection
(Y) on the TV card.
6. Connect a terrestrial aerial or cable television to the TV
socket (Y2) of your TV card.
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