Medion MD 8800 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.

We strongly recommend that you read the Online Manual for
your PC, which can be found in the Start Menu.

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operating system or the

Information about your PC

This interactive manual is designed to provide additional informa­tion about your PC as well as useful links accessible via the World
Wide Web.

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Windows

invites you to a tour (notes on the task bar) to famil­iarize yourself with the operating system. We listed further useful
sources of information starting on page 67.

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 Service Hotline card. The
serial number also appears on the rear of the PC.

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.

©

2005 Medion®. All rights reserved. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Pentium
panies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.

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is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. The names of actual com-

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

Installing wireless keyboard & mouse ........................ 15

Inserting batteries in mouse .................................. 15

Inserting batteries in keyboard............................... 16

Setting the frequency channel or ID........................ 17

Connecting the receiver ........................................ 18

Connecting a USB keyboard/mouse........................... 19

Connecting a PS/2 keyboard/mouse .......................... 19

Connecting parallel devices ...................................... 19

Modem/ISDN connection ......................................... 20

Modem ............................................................... 20

ISDN .................................................................. 20

Connecting serial devices......................................... 21

LAN connection ...................................................... 21

Connecting speakers/audio output ............................ 22

PCs with surround sound....................................... 22

Connecting a sound source/audio input...................... 23

Connecting a recording source / video inlet ................ 23

Connecting the PC to a television (TV-out) ................. 24

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Connecting a microphone ........................................ 24

Antenna connection for TV receiver ........................... 25

Operation with one antenna................................... 25

Operation with two antennas ................................. 25

DVB-S TV reception .............................................. 25

USB/IEEE 1394 ...................................................... 26

Connecting IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire) devices................ 26

Connecting USB devices ........................................ 26

Connecting the power supply.................................... 27

Getting started ......................................................... 29

Step 1: Power on.................................................... 29

Switch ................................................................ 29

On/off switch....................................................... 29

Step 2: Starting initial setup .................................... 30

Step 3: Finalizing ................................................... 31

Short description of the Windows® desktop ............. 31

Operation .................................................................. 33

The multifunction display ........................................... 35

Multimedia at the press of a button ............................. 36

Switch Power Cinema on ......................................... 36

Switch Power Cinema off ......................................... 36

The mouse............................................................... 37

Power-saving function ............................................. 37

The keyboard ........................................................... 38

The Alt and Ctrl keys............................................... 38

Multimedia functions ............................................... 39

The hard drive.......................................................... 41

Important directories .............................................. 42

Connecting an external hard drive............................. 43

The optical drive ....................................................... 44

Loading a disc:....................................................... 44

Playing back and retrieving data from discs................ 45

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How to remove a disc: ............................................ 45

The optical drive as boot drive.................................. 45

Regional playback information for DVD ...................... 46

Subjects concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter ................. 47

LightScribe.......................................................... 47

The card reader ........................................................ 48

The graphics card ..................................................... 49

Performance characteristics ..................................... 49

Current image playback frequencies.......................... 49

Connecting the PC to a television .............................. 50

How to connect the PC to a television: .................... 51

The sound card......................................................... 52

USB port ................................................................. 53

IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)................................................ 54

Application options for IEEE1394 .............................. 54

Technical specifications ........................................... 54

The TV tuner card ..................................................... 55

Watch TV .............................................................. 55

The Dual Tuner functions ......................................... 56

Switch position 1 (operation with one antenna) ........ 56

Switch position 2 (operation with two antennas)....... 56

The remote control.................................................... 58

Inserting batteries .................................................. 58

Button layout......................................................... 59

Changing the transmission/reception channels............ 62

The network............................................................. 63

What is a network? ................................................. 63

Wireless LAN.......................................................... 64

Safety notes........................................................ 64

Conditions........................................................... 64

Troubleshooting within the network........................... 65

Modem / ISDN.......................................................... 66

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Serial COM port ........................................................ 66

Software.................................................................. 67

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Getting to know Windows

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Windows

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home edition – first steps ....................... 67

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help and support................................... 67

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Microsoft interactive training.................................. 68

Writing CDs/DVDs .................................................. 69

Starting Nero - Express......................................... 69

Installation of software............................................ 70

This is how to install your software:........................ 71

Software uninstallation.......................................... 72

Windows activation ................................................. 73

Product activation on your PC ................................ 73

BIOS setup ............................................................ 74

Execution of the BIOS setup .................................. 74

Customer service & self help .................................... 75

Data and system security........................................... 77

Data security ......................................................... 77

Maintenance programs ............................................ 77

Password reset file.................................................. 77

System recovery....................................................... 78

Correction ............................................................. 78

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Windows

Update................................................... 79

Windows Update information for data security.......... 80

Restoring the factory settings................................... 81

Limits of the recovery ........................................... 81

Carrying out a restore........................................... 82

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions .............................. 83

Customer service ...................................................... 85

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 85

Localise the cause .................................................. 85

Errors and possible causes....................................... 86

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Additional support .................................................. 87

Driver support........................................................ 87

Transporting the PC ................................................ 88

Cleaning and care................................................... 88

Recycling and disposal............................................. 89

Battery treatment................................................... 89

Upgrades and repairs .............................................. 91

Notes for service engineers.................................... 91

Appendix ................................................................... 93

PowerCinema Linux license agreement........................ 95

License disclaimer................................................... 95

Download source code .......................................... 95

Standards................................................................ 96

Electromagnetic compatibility................................... 96

Electrical safety...................................................... 96

Ergonomics............................................................ 97

Noise emission ....................................................... 97

Information about the regulatory compliance of the

modem ................................................................. 98

Information about the regulatory compliance of

wireless keyboard / mouse....................................... 98

FCC compliance statement....................................... 99

Warranty ................................................................ 100

Liability limitations.................................................101

Making copies of this manual...................................101

Index .....................................................................102

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Device

At the end of its life, the appliance must not be disposed of in household rubbish.
Enquire about the options for environmentally-friendly disposal

Batteries

Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish! They must be deposited
at a collection point for used batteries.

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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.

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Do not allow children to play unattended with
electrical equipment. Children are incapable of judg-

ing potential risks properly.

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Do not open the PC casing or use the PC with the cas­ing removed. When the casing is open there is a dan­ger to life from electric shock.

Optical drives are Laser Class 1 devices. These lasers

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must remain in their sealed PC casing. Do not remove
the drive covers, as exposure to the lasers may prove
harmful.

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Do not insert objects through the slots and open­ings of the PC. This may lead to electric shock or an
electrical short-circuit or fire that will damage your PC.

Do not cover the slots and openings in the PC

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casing. These openings are for ventilation purposes.

Covering these vents may lead to overheating.

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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

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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 ...................................... 29

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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

• Headset

• Remote control

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• Microsoft Windows

• Application-/ Support Disc

• Documentation

Getting Started manual + recovery CD

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Setting up

Remember that choosing the proper location for your PC is just as
important as connecting it correctly. Place your PC in a stable,
vibration-free area. Detailed below are additional guidelines on
setting up your PC.

SET-UP LOCATION

• Keep your PC and all units connected to it away from mois­ture, 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.

• Your PC is not suitable for use at video workstation devices
in the sense of §2 of the video workstation regulation.

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 espe-
cially 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 elec-
trical short circuit.

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ERGONOMICS

Note: Ensure that the monitor is set up in such a way

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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.

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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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50-70 cm

-(20-28 inches)­0-15•

• 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.

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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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• 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”.

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Note: 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

Here is how you can access the card reader and some further
connectors on the front of your PC casing.

Press on the front

DVD-RW

DVD-ROM

Front screen

screen, so that it

folds open. The right

image shows the

opened screen.

DVD-RW

DVD-ROM

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Turn the screen

back to its starting

position.

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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). With the help of an
adapter you can also use this connector for your VGA monitor.

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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

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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):

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.

2. Select Display Properties to designate the screen resolu­tion for your monitor.

3. You can then adjust the “Display Features” to your moni­tor.

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INSTALLING WIRELESS KEYBOARD & MOUSE

These devices are optional. The wireless keyboard and mouse
operate with digital radio technology to ensure no hinder commu­nication between the keyboard, the mouse and your computer
without connecting cable. The transmission and receiving of key­board and mouse are free from angle restriction. Before working
with your new keyboard and mouse, take a few one-time prepara­tions.

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Beware: Please read and follow the security advices

concerning the use of batteries on page 89.

INSERTING BATTERIES IN MOUSE

The mouse requires 2 rechargeable NiMH batteries (Type: AAA).

Note: Please use only rechargeable batteries. The use

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of customary batteries can lead to malfunctions or
damage to the mouse.

1 = cover
2 = battery compartment
3 = channel setting button

(Diagram the same)

Remove the battery compartment cover (1) on the bottom of the
mouse.

1. Insert the two rechargeable NiMH batteries (AAA) in the bat­tery compartment.

2. Replace the battery compartment cover (1) on the bottom of
mouse

3. The mouse is charged by your PC using the supplied USB­cable. Connect the cable end with the small connector on
the front side of the mouse and the other cable end with
your PC, while the PC is switched on. Charging is completed
after about 8 hours. You can continue using the mouse while
it is charging.

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INSERTING BATTERIES IN KEYBOARD

The keyboard requires two alkaline batteries (AA).

1= Cover
2= Battery compartment
3= Channel setting button

(Diagram the same)

1. Remove the battery compartment cover (1) on the bottom
of the keyboard by pushing it in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert two AA batteries. The illustration on the cover shows
how to insert the batteries properly.

3. Recover the battery compartment.

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Note: Please do not push the channel setting button

(3) to the side of the battery compartment cover. It
may cause the channel or ID to change.

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SETTING THE FREQUENCY CHANNEL OR ID

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Important: Do not carry out the following installation

steps until you have put the PC into operation as de­scribed on the following pages.

For a good wireless radio connection, you must ensure the fre­quency channel and/or ID of the keyboard and mouse is the same
as that of the receiver.

There are 255 IDs each for keyboard and mouse. Changing the
frequency channel / ID may prevent interference between de­vices.

Setting the frequency channel of
the keyboard and mouse

1. Push the ‘connect’ button located on top of the receiver. The
indicator will start blinking.

2. Push the button on the bottom of the keyboard and/or the
mouse. The channel will be changed after the button is re­leased.

Note: Please do not hold the button for more than 3

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Setting the ID on the keyboard and mouse

1. Push the ‘connect’ button on top of the receiver. The indica­tor light on the receiver will start blinking.

2. Hold down the button on the bottom of the keyboard and/or
the mouse for 3 seconds. The ID will change after the button
has been released.

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CONNECTING THE RECEIVER

Diagram reference: E

1 2

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4

1 = USB receiver plug (black)
2 = Receiver
3 = Mouse
4 = Keyboard

1. Attach the USB receiver for the mouse and the keyboard to
any free USB connection. It is recommended to use a con­nection at the back of the PC because of the visual appear­ance.

2. The distance between the reception station and the trans­mitter (keyboard and mouse) should not exceed 20 cm, in
order to receive optimum wireless conditions.

Note: Change the batteries if it is no longer possible

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to make entries smoothly.

The operation of the mouse and the keyboard is de­scribed on page 37.

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CONNECTING A USB KEYBOARD/MOUSE

Diagram reference: E

1. Connect the USB keyboard or mouse to a free USB port.

CONNECTING A PS/2 KEYBOARD/MOUSE

Diagram reference: R / O

If you intend to connect a USB keyboard or mouse, you can skip
this step.

1. Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the blue PS/2 port and the
mouse to the green PS/2 port.

CONNECTING PARALLEL DEVICES

Diagram reference: P

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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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MODEM/ISDN CONNECTION

Diagram reference: Z

Your PC may be fitted with an analogue modem or an ISDN card
to prepare your PC for Internet excess and fax operation, accord­ing to the equipment.

MODEM

The modem cable has an RJ11 plug, which is plugged into the
modem of your PC, and a TAE plug, which fits an N-coded, ana­logue telephone socket.

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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.

ISDN

The ISDN cable has RJ45 plugs at either end. It makes no differ­ence which end is plugged into which socket.

1. Connect the matching plug of the enclosed communication
cable to jack Z of your computer. Usually the jack is marked
with “Line”.

2. Then connect the other plug the telephone or ISDN outlet.

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telephone systems. This prevents an inadmissible op­eration possibly causing damage to the unit or the
connected devices.

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CONNECTING SERIAL DEVICES

Diagram reference: S

You can connect an external modem or another serial device us­ing this port.

Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly

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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.

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 56.

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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

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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. Connect your rear speaker to the Surround 1 connector
(H2).

3. Your centre speaker or subwoofer can be connected to the
socket Centre/Subwoofer (H3).

4. Connect to the optional Surround 2 socket (H4) two more
speakers for the back surround.

A digital audio output (SPDIF) can be connected with an opti­cal and/or coaxial cable.

1. Push the cinch cable into the socket at Position U. Push the
optical cable into the output at Position U2.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to an audio device that
has a corresponding digital input.

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CONNECTING A SOUND SOURCE/AUDIO INPUT

Diagram reference: J, J2, T, T2

This port is used to accommodate a connecting cable for external
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). You can also con­nect a stereo Cinch cable (position J2).

If you want to record a digital audio source use the (optional) au­dio input T or T2. A SPDIF-Cinch cable will also be necessary for
the T while T2 is an optical output.

CONNECTING A RECORDING SOURCE / VIDEO INLET

Diagram reference: K, L

Depending on the configuration 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).

Attention: These two front connectors cannot be used

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CONNECTING THE PC TO A TELEVISION (TV-OUT)

Diagram reference: V, V2, V3, V4

If your computer’s VGA card is equipped with a TV-Out socket you
can establish a connection to a TV. Depending on the configura­tion you can use a composite cable (cinch, V), an S-Video cable
(V2) a SCART cable (V3) or a component cable (V4).

Note: These sockets are only for output purpose.

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1. Connect your PC and your television with the cord required
for your TV.

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.

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ANTENNA CONNECTION FOR TV RECEIVER

Diagram reference: Y, Y2, Y3, Y4

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Caution! The heat that the installed tuner produces

can be transmitted to the antenna connections,
because of the high performance of your TV card. Al­low the TV card to cool down under all circum­stances, before connecting or removing the antenna
cable for this reason, to avoid potential increases in

temperature.

OPERATION WITH ONE ANTENNA

This setting is the status at delivery. Connect one antenna ca­ble to the Y2 main connection exclusively, to receive DVB-T or
analog (e.g. cable) television. You will be able to receive two
channels at the same time with one cable. Use this setting if you

only have one antenna.

OPERATION WITH TWO ANTENNAS

The TV card must be set at Position 2, in order to be able to use
this function. This change will only be necessary if you wish to
used digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and analog (DVB-T) at the same
time. Both antennas (Y and Y2) must be connected, to enable
use of both at the same time.

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DVB-S TV RECEPTION

You will be able to view television with your digital satellite
equipment through the two DVB-S connections (Y3 and Y4).
Both connections are designed as inputs. It will not be possible to
loop the SAT signal through.

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USB/IEEE 1394

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Warning: Connect your USB-/IEEE 1394 devices af­ter initial set-up of your new PC. This will prevent

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 IEEE 1394 as well as for USB
are protected by a fuse (limited power source according to
EN60950). This ensures that a malfunction of the PC will not
damage the peripheral devices connected to the respective jacks.

CONNECTING IEEE 1394 (FIRE WIRE) DEVICES

Diagram reference: F, F2

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Note: Peripheral devices can have different connecting

cables (6-pole = F, 4-pole = F2). Please check what
kind of cable you need for your peripheral
device.

Important: The connectors of the front side are not

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configured for parallel use.

CONNECTING USB DEVICES

Diagram reference: E

You have a choice of several connection sockets.
It does not matter which you use.

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: Connect your devices always to the same port

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CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY

Diagram reference: X, X2

Finally, connect the power supply to your PC and monitor, by
plugging the power cord into the outlet.

Observe the following safety precautions:

Please note: Even with the power switch switched off
some parts of the device receive current. You must
unplug the power plug from the socket, if you want
to interrupt the power supply to your PC or cut off your
device from current entirely.

• The power socket must be in the vicinity of the PC and
within reach of the power cables. DO NOT stretch the
power cables tightly to reach a power socket.

• Only operate the PC on grounded plugs of the domestic
power net.

• Use only the supplied power cord.

• To provide additional protection against electric shock,

power surges, lightning strikes, or other electrical damage
to your PC, we recommend the use of a surge protector.

• If you are using an extension cord, ensure that the cord
meets your local safety requirements. If in doubt, ask an
electrician.

• The power supply unit has an On/Off switch (X2) that can
be used to power off the PC. When the switch is Off (0) no
power is being consumed.

DO NOT Start Your PC Yet!

First, read the following section to find out what you need to know
in order to get started.

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Getting started

The software on this PC comes fully pre-installed.
You do not have to load any of the CD's/DVD’s supplied.
With many programs (e.g., telephone-CD's or encyclopaedias),

however, it is necessary to insert the corresponding CD/DVD in
order to call up the data which is stored on it. The software will
ask you to do this as necessary.

Once you have made all the connections and secured the neces­sary connectors you can turn on the monitor, the other peripher­als and finally the PC itself.

STEP 1: POWER ON

1. Power on the monitor and your peripherals.

SWITCH

Diagram reference: X2

2. Power on your PC by pressing the Switch
to position [1]. (You will interrupt the
current entry by pressing the switch to
position 0.)

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ON/OFF SWITCH

Diagram reference: N

3. Press On/off switch briefly to start loading the operating
system.

You can program the function of the main switch in the power
management of Windows
will always be switched off, if the main switch is pressed for more
than 4 seconds.

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Warning! If the operating system is not shut down

properly (through á Ö Shut Down), then there is a
risk of data loss.

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STEP 2: STARTING INITIAL SETUP

The PC starts and now goes through a number of phases:

Note: Ensure that there is no bootable CD (e.g. the

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Recovery-CD) in the CD-ROM drive. Such disks will
prevent the operating system from loading directly off
the hard drive.

The operating system is loaded from the hard disk. During the
initial set-up, the loading process takes slightly longer than nor­mal to register the operating system and the individual compo­nents completely. Your operating system is finished loading when
a welcome screen is shown on your display.

Follow the instructions on the screen. Dialogue boxes will explain
any steps that need to be taken. The greeting procedure will
guide you through the following screens and dialogues.

Should you have any questions just click on

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License agreement

Please read through the license agreement carefully. It contains
important legal information on the use of your software. In order
to see the full text, use the mouse and the scroll bar to move
downwards until you have reached the end of the document. You
accept the agreement by clicking on the I accept the agree-
ment option field. Only by doing so will you be entitled to use the
product under lawful terms and conditions.

Computer name
Please note, that when assigning a name to a computer, the

computer name and the user name may not be identical.

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STEP 3: FINALIZING

After the login procedure the Windows® desktop appears on your
screen.

This can be adjusted so that the screen of your computer looks
different. The basic operation, however, is ensured.

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE WINDOWS® DESKTOP

(The respective illustration is shown on the next page.)

n The Start button

Click once on this button with your left mouse key to call the illus­trated start menu.

o Program bar

The most commonly used programs are listed here. The operating
system recognizes them automatically. If you press the right
mouse key on an entry you can determine which entry is kept and
which is deleted from the list. The program associated with the
entry will not be deleted.

p All programs

Here you find the entries to every program installed on your PC.
Here, too, you can edit entries with the right mouse key.

q Information about your PC

Click on this button once with the left mouse key to receive im­portant information about your PC as well as valuable hints and
additional assistance.

r Switching off

Click on this button with the left mouse key to switch off the PC.

s Task bar

Here you receive information and status reports about the operat­ing system and the running programs.

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t “Icons” on the “Desktop”
Icons are program links used to start the respective programs. A

double click (press the left mouse key quickly twice) on the

symbol starts the application.
The Desktop includes almost the complete screen and is the filing

area for those entries or other links you would like to access
quickly.

u Logged in user

This shows the logged in user. The image is changed by clicking
on it.

v Control Panel

This is the central control of your computer. Here you are able to
configure your computer at will. However, you should read about
the implications of possible changes in “Help and Support”.

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Chapter 3

Operation

Subject Page

The multifunction display .......................... 35

Multimedia at the press of a button ............ 36

The mouse ............................................ 37

The keyboard ....................................... 38

The hard drive ..................................... 41

The optical drive ..................................... 44

The card reader .................................... 48

The graphics card ................................... 49

The sound card ..................................... 52

The USB port ......................................... 53

IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ............................ 54

The TV tuner card..................................... 55

The remote control .................................. 58

Network ................................................ 63

Modem / ISDN ....................................... 66

Software ............................................... 67

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The multifunction display

Your PC is supplied with a multifunction display through which you
will receive different pieces of information, such as the current TV
transmitter and the interpreter of a piece of music.

The corresponding symbol will be illuminated on the display ac­cording to the application and the function being carried out.

The date and the time are displayed in the delivery status. You
open the configuration program, in order to make various set-

tings, such as an individual signature text, by means of the
symbol to the right in the task strip.

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Multimedia at the press of a
button

This PC is supplied with an additional multimedia function that will
enable you to play photo slideshows, video DVDs, audio CDs or
MP3 files by pressing a key, without having to start the Windows
operating system. Read how you can use this ‘Linux Power Cin­ema’ program in the following section.

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SWITCH POWER CINEMA ON

You will start the Linux Power Cinema application with the multi­media button (N2) when the PC is switched off. The user inter-

face, which you will be able to operate with the aid of the remote
of the multimedia keys, will appear after a short time.

SWITCH POWER CINEMA OFF

It is possible to leave the application in three ways:

1. Press the On/Off switch

2. Press the On/Off button on the remote control.

3. Select the ‘Switch Off’ menu point.

(N) of the PC briefly.

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The mouse

The mouse has beside the two key a wheel that can be used as:

To scroll through a document or internet pages.

If the mouse course moves jerkily on the screen, try a different
surface (mouse pad). Glass and metallic surfaces might cause
problems.

POWER-SAVING FUNCTION

You can activate the power-saving function of your mouse by
pressing both mouse buttons for longer, if you do not wish to
use your mouse for an extended period, for example if you have
to do typing work for a long time. This serves to minimize battery
consumption.

Hold both mouse buttons pressed down at the same time for
several seconds, until the LED of the mouse switches on again, to
switch the power-saving function off again.

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The keyboard

This section contains useful information on using the
keyboard. All diagrams are schematic.

On the base of the keyboard are two folding feet that let you ad­just the angle of the keyboard. Pull them forward to adjust the
angle of the inclination.

Adjustable Feet

THE ALT AND CTRL KEYS

The left Alt key performs certain functions in conjunction with
other keys. The application program determines these functions.
In order to enter a combination of keys that include the Alt key,
hold the Alt key down while pressing the other key. The right Alt
key operates in a similar way but selects certain special charac­ters. The Ctrl key, like the Alt key, carries out program functions.

Useful key combinations (software-dependent):

Key
Combination

Alt + F4

Alt + Print screen

Shift + 2

Ctrl + Alt + Del Windows security is launched.

(Country-specific variances are possible.)

Function and Description

As a rule ends the program selected or closes
the window opened.

Copies the image of the window currently
active to the clipboard.

Generates the @ character required for e­mails (pronounced: at).

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MULTIMEDIA FUNCTIONS

Some keyboards are provided with multimedia keys. These keys
have the following functions:

Icon Function

Standby Mode

Depending on the settings in the computer’s BIOS
Setup or operating system the computer switches
to standby mode.

Back
Switches to the previous web page/folder.
Forward
Switches to the next web page/folder.
Cancel
Stops a web page from loading.
Refresh
Refreshes the active window.
Internet
With this key you can start the standard Interne

browser.

E-Mail

Use this key to start the standard e-mail program.
Search
Activates Windows default search function.
Favourites
Opens the folder „Favourites“.
Multimedia
Launches the multimedia application.
Calculator
Activates the Windows calculator.
My Computer
Opens “My computer”.

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Icon Function

Play/Pause

Use this key to start or pause, for a short time, the
playback of a track/title just as you would with a
normal CD player.

Previous Track

Use this key to skip backwards to the previous
track/title in the active player.

Next Track

Use this key to skip forward to the next track/title
in the active player.

Stop
Use this key to end playback of the current

track/title.

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Volume Control

Increases/lowers the volume.
Mute
Switches the volume on/off.

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The hard drive

The hard drive is the main storage medium combining large stor­age capacity and rapid data access.

The hard drive contains the operating system of the computer,
other application programs and backup files. These programs and
files are pre-installed on your PC, so you may note that some of
the space on your hard drive is already taken.

The Windows operating system cannot use the full capacity of the
hard drive, which means that there will be a difference between
the capacity that the BIOS displays and what the operating sys­tem displays. The operating system of the PC, further application
programs and backup files are located on the hard drive and re­duce its total capacity.

The hard drive is addressed as drive C, D and E.

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Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator
is lit since this may result in loss of data.

Usually your hard disk is divided into more partitions, but there
can also be some minor variations.

• In your first partition (Boot) you will find your operating
system, application programs and the users’ documents and
settings.

• The second partition (Backup) serves for data security and
contains additional drivers and tools.

• The third partition (Recover) contains the copies of your
Windows-installation in the delivery state.

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IMPORTANT DIRECTORIES

In the following we listed the most important directories describ­ing their contents.

Attention! Do not delete or modify these directories

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or their contents since data could be lost or the func­tionality of the system could be at risk.

C:\ The master directory of drive C: includes important files re-

quired to start Windows. In the factory setting these files
are hidden for safety reasons.

C:\Programs

As the name suggests, in this directory programs install the
files belonging to the application.

C:\Windows

The main directory of Windows.
This is where the files of the operating system are saved.

C:\Documents and Settings

This folder includes the settings and documents of all the PC
users.

D:\Driver

This folder includes the drivers required by your computer
(pre-installed).

D:\Tools

Here you find additional programs and other documentation
for your PC.

E:\Recover

Here the backup files are located enabling you to recover
the factory setting (see page 81).

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CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE

Your PC has a so-called Databay, which will enable you to connect
the external MEDION HDDrive 2go hard drive simply and with­out complications.

As in the case of a USB memory pen, connection takes place with
a restarted operating system. The hard drive will be recognized as
a replacement storage medium and will be allocated a drive letter
automatically.

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Information: Please pay take note of the fact that
only the MEDION Hard Drive specified above can be

connected to the Databay.

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Important! Before using the databay, please remove

the protective caps, which prevent the connectors
from dust and other environmental effects. If you don’t
use the databay, please make sure that the protective
caps are replaced.

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The optical drive

LOADING A DISC:

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Attention: Do not place protective foils or other stick-

ers on your CD’s. To avoid damage to your drive, do
not use deformed of damaged CD’s. Attention: Do not
use scratched or dirty disks, discs with pieces broken
off or disks of poor quality. Because of the high speeds
in the drive the disks might break and damage your
data as well as your drive. Examine the disks before
you enter them. If damage or dirt is visible, you should
not use them.
Damage caused by faulty media is excluded from war­ranty and their repair must be charged.

Diagram reference: A

1. Push the eject button (Diagram reference, B) on the right of
the optical drive to open the tray.

2. Place the disc on the tray so that it lays flat with the label
facing upward.

3. Push the eject button again to close the tray.

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PLAYING BACK AND RETRIEVING DATA FROM DISCS

Your PC is able to playback and to retrieve Audio CDs, DVD Mov­ies and Data discs.

After loading the disc your operating system will open a selection
window with different options for playback.

If your operating system doesn’t open the selection window you
still have the possibility of the access via the explorer or “My
Computer”.

HOW TO REMOVE A DISC:

1. Push the eject button (Diagram reference, B) at the front of
the CD-ROM drive to open the drawer.

2. Remove the disc and store it in the CD cover in a safe place.

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Do not try to remove the CD from the drive while the
computer is accessing the disk.

THE OPTICAL DRIVE AS BOOT DRIVE

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If the PC does not boot, it is possible that autostart is turned off
in the BIOS or the CD is not bootable.

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REGIONAL PLAYBACK INFORMATION FOR DVD

The playback of DVD movies includes the decoding of MPEG2 vid­eos, digital AC3 audio data and the deciphering of CSS protected
contents.

CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name of a data protec­tion program incorporated by the movie industry as an action
against illegal copies.

Among the numerous regulations for CSS licensees the most im­portant ones are the country specific playback restrictions.

In order to facilitate the geographically restricted release of mov­ies, DVD titles are released for certain regions.
Copyright laws require the restriction of each DVD movie to a cer­tain region (usually the region, in which it is sold).

DVD movie versions can be published in several regions but the
CSS regulations require that each CSS decipherable system may
only be used in one region.

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Attention! The decoding software included with your
PC may be changed for regional DVD decoding up to
five times, after which the drive will only play DVD

movies for the region setting last entered. Changing
the region code after that will require factory resetting
which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is de­sired, shipping and resetting costs will be billed to the
user.

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SUBJECTS CONCERNING THE CD/DVD-REWRITER

You receive information on the so-called blank discs.
These media, requiring a CD rewriter (burner) to produce CDs are

called CD recordable (CD-R) or CD rewritable (CD-RW).
Recordable/Rewriteable Discs
Normal Discs are pressed from a digital, glass master and then

sealed. In the case of blank disc, the information is burnt onto the
disc with the laser of the Rewriter. Therefore these discs are more
sensitive than normal CDs.

Please avoid the following when using recordable/rewriteable
discs - especially blanks - that have never before been used:

• radiation by direct sunlight (UVA/UVB)

• scratches and damage to the disk surface

• extreme temperatures

LIGHTSCRIBE

Your CD/DVD writer will support the LightScribe technology, ac­cording to the version. You will be able to provide the upper side
of special CD or DVD media with a richly varied label with the ap­pearance of screen printing, thanks to this new technology. The
advantages demonstrate professional printing quality and simple
handling in this case.

You need specially coated media to make a LightScribe disk. The
corresponding software (Nero Burning ROM) and the installed
CD/DVD writer support the LightScribe technology completely.

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The card reader

You can handle different memory card types.
The following table refers to the use of the Card Reader:

Slot Card type Contacts

MS

SD
MC

CF CF (Compact Flash)

SM/XD SmartMedia / XD point to bottom

If a card is inserted, a free drive will be assigned* by Windows

* Only if this concerns a removable disk.

Memory Stick
Memory Stick Pro
SD (Secure Digital)
MMC (MultiMediaCard)

IBM® Microdrive

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point to front

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The graphics card

Your computer is fitted with a high performance graphics card,
one of the most technologically advanced and best-equipped VGA
cards available.

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

• High Performance Acceleration

• Interactive Direct3D Acceleration

• Video Acceleration for DirectDraw/DirectVideo, MPEG-1,

MPEG-2, DVD and Indeo

• ACPI Power Management

CURRENT IMAGE PLAYBACK FREQUENCIES

The graphic card can, depending on the set resolution, display
vertical image playback frequencies of between 60 Hz and 240 Hz.

Resolution Colors Resolution Colors

640 x 480 8-, 16-, 32-bit 1600 x 900 8-, 16-, 32-bit

800 x 600 8-, 16-, 32-bit 1600 x 1200 8-, 16-, 32-bit

1024 x 768 8-, 16-, 32-bit 1920 x 1080 8-, 16-, 32-bit

1152 x 864 8-, 16-, 32-bit 1920 x 1200 8-, 16-, 32-bit

1280 x 960 8-, 16-, 32-bit 1920 x 1440 8-, 16-, 32-bit

1280 x 1024 8-, 16-, 32-bit 2048 x 1536 8-, 16-, 32-bit

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ties help program. For optimum image reproduction we recom­mend an image playback frequency of between 75 Hz and 85 Hz,
provided that your monitor can support this. An image playback
frequency of less than 70 Hz will generate a flickering image,
unless an LCD monitor is being used.

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CONNECTING THE PC TO A TELEVISION

With the help of the video output connectors (TV-out) at the back
of your PC, you can transfer the image from your PC to the televi­sion set.

YU(Pb)V(Pr)

(Component)

Composite

(Cinch)

S-Video

SCART (RGB)

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SCART cable, an S-Video cable, a composite video ca­ble or a component cable. This cable is not included
with your computer but may be obtained from an au­dio/video specialist or dealer. Read the operating in­structions for your television set to find out which ca­ble you need.

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To use the TV function you must first connect the TV

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to the graphics card before starting up the PC.

1. Shut down Windows

2. Connect an S-Video, a SCART, a Composite, or a Component
cable to the respective connector of your PC (reference
V/V2/V3/V4) and to your TV set.

3. Switch on the television to see the PC image on your TV set.

4. Start up the PC and wait for Windows to fully load.

5. In the Display Properties program set up the configura­tion.

6. End configuration by clicking on OK.

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use the Video Input (composite or S-Video) connectors
at the front of your PC.

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The sound card

Your PC has an integrated Intel® High Definition Audio Sound
chip.

This guarantees optimal support for all popular programs and
games.

Note: The speaker/headphones output is designed for

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active speaker systems or headphones. Passive speak­ers cannot be used or if they are the quality will be
significantly reduced.

You can make the necessary settings for configuring the loud­speakers, etc. by means of the software supplied with the PC.

You open the configuration program, to make user-defined set-

tings, by means of the

symbol on the right in the task strip.

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Note: Devices connected directly to the USB bus

should not draw more than 500 mA.
The voltage output is protected by a fuse (Limited
Power Source according to EN 60950).
Should the devices need more power than this, it will
be necessary to provide a hub (distributor / booster).

On the USB it is possible to connect up to 127 devices which cor­respond to the USB standard (1.1 and 2.0 supported).

The data transfer speed is 1.5 Mbit or 12 Mbit, depending on the
device connected. USB 2.0 can reach up to 480 Mbit.

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the same port were it has been installed. Otherwise
you will get a new ID and your operating system asks
for a new installation of the driver.

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IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)

The IEEE 1394 connector, also known as iLink® or Fire Wire, is a
serial bus standard used for rapid digital data exchange.

APPLICATION OPTIONS FOR IEEE1394

• Connection of digital devices of the entertainment industry,
such as set-top speakers, digital video and camcorder, ‘Digi­tal Versatile Disk’ (DVD), television etc.

• Multimedia applications and video processing.

• Input and output devices such as printers, scanners, etc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Depending on the application, the maximum data transfer is
about 100, 200 or 400 Mbit/s, corresponding to a data
throughput of up to 50 MB per second.

• The device can be plugged in or unplugged during operation
(hot plugging).

• The standardised cord (‘Shielded Twisted Pais’ –STP) in-
cludes 6 strands. Two lines are live (8V up to 40V, 1.5 A
max.) and can be used as an external power supply. The
four signal lines transfer data or control information. Some
devices do not require a power supply via the cord so that
four pole plugs are use.

• The voltage output of the 6-pole IEEE 1394 jack is protected
by a fuse (limited power source according to EN60950).

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The TV tuner card

WATCH TV

The Software to watch TV is already installed and can be found in
All Programs, Home Cinema. You can control the program with
the remote control (see Online help and/or separate Operating
Instructions). Get additional help by pressing the F1 Key.

Start a program scan to set your programs by selecting Settings
Ö Autoscan.

The software is coordinated to the installed TV tuner card and the
delivered motherboard. Other hardware combination may lead to
malfunctions.

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Note: please keep in mind that recording broadcasts

can occupy up to 2.4 GB per hour. Save data which
you don’t need permanently on external media or
swap them to the D: drive.

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THE DUAL TUNER FUNCTIONS

The TV card supplied with your PC is both a dual analogue/DVB-T
and a dual DVB-S tuner.

You can choose between two connection possibilities by means of
the switch on the card. It will be necessary to remove the left side
wall of the PC casing to do this.

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Caution: Pay attention to the safety information from
page 25 under all circumstances! There will be mortal
danger because of electrical shock if the PC is not de-

tached from the electricity network before opening it.
There will also be the danger that components could
be damaged. Never switch on an open computer!

Only carry out work with electronic components at an
ESD work space. Wear antistatic protection or
maintain contact with a highly conductive metal object,
if such as work space is not available.

SWITCH POSITION 1 (OPERATION WITH ONE ANTENNA)

This setting is the status at delivery. Connect one antenna ca­ble to the Y2 main connection exclusively, to receive DVB-T or
analogue (e.g. cable) television. You will be able to receive two
channels at the same time with one cable. Use this setting if you

only have one antenna.

SWITCH POSITION 2 (OPERATION WITH TWO ANTENNAS)

The TV card must be set at Position 2, in order to be able to use
this function. This change will only be necessary if you wish to
used digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and analogue (DVB-T) at the
same time. Both antennas (Y and Y2) must be connected, to
enable use of both at the same time.

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The following table shows the possible combinations:

Switch
position

TV antenna 1
(connector Y2)

TV antenna 2

(connector Y)

1 DVB-T ­1 Analogue ­1 2 x DVB-T* ­1 2 x Analogue* ­2 DVB-T Analogue
2 Analogue DVB-T

* Dual function, to be set by means of the software supplied with the computer.

The function of the DVB-S connections (Y3 and Y4) depends on
the position of the switch on the TV card.

You will be able to use 2 signals at the same time, independently
of the TV signals received at the time.

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The remote control

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Note: This wireless remote control set can only be

used to control the Power Cinema program on your
PC. In order for it to work, the following conditions
must be met:

- The PC must be booted up.

- Windows

- The driver software must be installed*.

- Power Cinema installed*.

* All these conditions are met in the delivered state.

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XP must be fully loaded.

INSERTING BATTERIES

1. Turn the remote controller upside down.

2. Open the battery compartment by carefully pulling the clip
on the cover and lifting it at the same time.

3. Insert two batteries (type: AAA, Micro) in the battery com­partment. Ensure that the polarity corresponds to the illus­tration etched on the inside of the battery compartment
(+ must correspond with + and – with –).

4. Close the battery compartment again.

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On / Off

View television
programs.

Record television
programs.

Open photo archive.

Open music archive.

Open DVD menu.

View video
recordings.

EPG function
(Electronic Program
Guide)

Start video text appli­cation.

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tions.
These Buttons can differ according to the operating
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Special function But­ton (e.g.: Selection
of the audio track)
In full screen mode
the menu for audio
setting pops up.

Special function But­ton (e.g.: Camera
selection)
In full screen mode
the menu for pri­mary tuner setting
pops up.

Special function But­ton (e.g.: Chapter
selection)
In full screen mode
the channel list pops
up.

Special function Button (e.g.: Subtitle selection)
In full screen mode the you can select the twinTV tuner.

You select the required function with these navigation But­tons. The selection indicator will move in the appropriate
direction. Press the OK button to confirm your selection.

Press + to increase the volume.
Press - to lower the volume.

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Mute Switch (Switches the sound output off).

Press + to select the next channel (TV). You select the
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selected previously.

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The Select button
lights up if a button
on the remote is op­erated. It serves to
select certain func­tions, i.e. for the
changing of the
transmission / recep­tion channel of the
remote.

Rewind

Starts playback.

Fast forward

Pauses the playback at the selected point.

Previous title/images

Next title/images

Ends the playback/recording

Start recording

Direct selection of the TV channels by means of
numbers. Number entry in the case of some func­tions (video text, etc.).

With the * button you can switch from user inter­face to full screen mode.

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CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION/RECEPTION

CHANNELS

If several computers with remote controls are set up in close
proximity of each other (approx. 10 metres), this can lead to
disturbance. This can be remedied by choosing different channels.
Only reset the remote control in case of disturbances.
Proceed as follows:

1. Start the program Power Cinema in the program folder
Home Cinema.

2. Choose the menu item Settings and in the following screen
Set Remote Control Channel.

3. Reset the new channel (a number between 1 and 16) in
the software initially and confirm your setting with the OK
key. You will be passed on to the Channel Change option of
the remote automatically.

4. Press and hold the select button until the LED starts flash­ing.

5. Now enter the new channel for the remote and confirm
with the OK key.

6. Close the Channel Change option by pressing the select
button.

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The network

Your PC is provided with a Fast Ethernet-Network connector
You will find further information about networking in the Help

section within the Start menu.

WHAT IS A NETWORK?

A network means connecting your PC to another or several other
PCs. Users can transfer information and data between computers
and share resources such as printers, modems and hard disk
drives.

Here are some practical examples:

• You can exchange Email and manage appointments in an
office.

• Users share a printer in a network and save their data
on a central server.

• Share one modem or one ISDN card among computers for
Internet access.

• Two or more PCs can be connected to play network games
or share data.

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WIRELESS LAN

This function allows you to create a wireless network link with a
partner.

SAFETY NOTES

Attention: Don’t use this feature in environments

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where highly sensitive devices are placed such as in
hospitals etc.. To avoid any interference disable this
option in your device manager.

CONDITIONS

The partner used can be a wireless access point. An access point
is a wireless transmitter that communicates with your notebook
and controls access to the network connection (e.g., a home net­work or a broadband connection such as DSL).

Wireless access points are often found in offices, airports, univer­sities or Internet cafés. They offer access to enterprise services
and networks or to the Internet. Access authorizations are
normally needed. A fee may be required to use a public access
point.

To set up a wireless network to share Internet access, files, and
printers at home, you will need an access point, a router, and a
broadband (DSL or cable) modem. Some access points can also
serve as a router and/or a broadband modem. Check with your
retailer to find the best solution for your needs.

A link to another computer with wireless LAN functionality can
also be created without an access point. This will allow you to
share files, but you will need an access point and a router to
share an Internet connection.

The wireless network link works according to standard IEEE

802.11g and is compatible to the standard IEEE 802.11b. Other
standards (802.11a etc.) are not supported.

If encrypted transmission is used, this must operate according to
the same principle on all devices. Encryption is a method of
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The transmission speed (max. 54 Mbps) can vary according to
distance and other factors. If i.e. the other devices support the

802.11b standard the transmission speed can be max. 11 Mbps.
Search for “wireless networking” in Windows Help and Support for

more information.

TROUBLESHOOTING WITHIN THE NETWORK

Why does the network environment not show the re­leases?

The network environment is delayed in time. Check
the release by searching for the respective com-
puter name.

Why does an error message appear when I click on the
network environment?

The computer name must be unique on the net­work and may not be the same as the task group.

It appears that the network boards are unable to com­municate. What might be the problem?

Maybe one of the used network boards works with a
different speed (e. g. 10 instead 100 Mbit) and
your network computer is unable to recognize this.
If necessary, set the network driver to the compati­ble speed.

If two PCs should be linked you require a cross-

link cable, otherwise use a patch cable.

In addition, check the protocols and the configu-

ration.

The data transmission is incorrect or very slow. What
might be the problem?

Maybe you have the wrong cable (UTP / CAT3 or
lower) or the problem is the proximity of a power
cord or another source of interference.

For further hints on troubleshooting refer to the Windows help
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Modem / ISDN

This chapter is intended for systems equipped with a modem or
ISDN jack.

The built-in modem is able to receive data according to the ITU
standard for V.90 transmissions with up 56 Kbit/s.

Since the power output of modems is restricted due to the regula­tions of some telecommunication providers, the possible maxi­mum download speed can be restricted. The actual speed may be
dependent on the online conditions and other factors.

Data sent from the user to the server are transmitted with 31.2
Kbit/s. Prerequisite for this high speed reception is an analogue
telephone line compatible with the V.90 standard and a corre­sponding compatible Internet provider or company-owned host
computer.

Contrary to the modem, ISDN data are transmitted digitally.
The modem is fitted with an RJ-11 interface, into which a stan-

dard telephone lead can be plugged. If your modem is a combo
card please make sure that it is used only with the appropriate
port.

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Warning! Use only analogue telephone sockets. The

modem cannot withstand the voltage levels of digital
telephone systems such PABX or lines such as ISDN or
Broadband services

Serial COM port

The optional 9-pin serial interface is used as the port for serial
devices such as modems, card readers or mice. The interfaces are
addressed as COM1 or COM2 and are FIFO 16550-compatible. To
use these ports it is necessary, as standard, to have a so-called
null-modem cable which is usually supplied with the device to be
connected.

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Software

This section deals with software, differentiating between BIOS,
application programs and operating systems.

GETTING TO KNOW WINDOWS

Windows XP offers different options to understand its operation.
We will mention only a few of those options here:

WINDOWS

This manual will provide general information about the operating
system. We recommend that all beginning users or users of previ­ous versions of Windows read this information.

WINDOWS

An answer to almost every question can be found in this program.
You’ll find it in the Start menu or you can launch it by simply
pressing the F1 key.

This help function fully covers the Windows operating system.
It is helpful for both beginners and professionals. You can print or

bookmark the information,
which is categorized into topics. You start like this:

1. Click on

2. Select now

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HOME EDITION – FIRST STEPS

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MICROSOFT INTERACTIVE TRAINING

To obtain an overview over the functions and the operations of
Windows
Training“.

The objective of the program is to ease both the initial contact
with and the transition to Windows
enced users.
The program is categorized into many small topics, so that the
user can gain access to the information according to his require­ments. Multimedia effects including video clips and speech output
convey the contents of the various topics clearly and efficiently.

Interactive tasks allow you to apply the conveyed topics in a
simulation environment of the program to facilitate a successful
learning experience.

Windows XP Step by Step Interactive covers …

• operating Windows

• new functions in Windows

• the process of log-on log-off and user administration for cre-

• configuration of the Internet access

• operating the email program

• ... and much more!

Use this program to better understand your PC and to operate it
optimally. It also is an additional source of information for recog­nizing and eradicating potential problems. You start the program
like this:

1. Click on

2. Select now

3. The program is located in the folder "Accessories", sub-

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folder „Microsoft Interactive Training“.

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WRITING CDS/DVDS

We describe the writing process with the software Nero. Please
follow this instruction only if you use this software.

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its own. Please terminate all running programs (fax re­ception, screen savers, Power-Management etc.).

STARTING NERO - EXPRESS

To start Nero - Express proceed as follows:

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2. Now select

3. The program is located in the “Nero” folder under “Nero
OEM” and can be started by clicking “Nero – Express”.

4. An interface appears that allows you to easily create differ­ent media. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: The Nero - Burning ROM program has enhanced

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the Nero folder or switch directly to it from the Express
program.

For detailed information, read the extensive On-line
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INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE

Note: If your operating system is configured that the

installation procedure accepts only signed drivers (de­fault) and software this information screen will appear:

Although the software lacks the digital signature it may
work properly. Click on “Tell me why this testing is im­portant” to get detailed information.
Confirm by clicking on “Continue Anyway”.

The software included in delivery is already pre-installed in the
factory.

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dure important files can be changed or even cancelled.
To avoid eventual problems in using older files after
installation, make sure to safeguard your hard disk.
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THIS IS HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SOFTWARE:

Please follow the instruction of the software vendor. We will de­scribe a typical installation. Once you insert a CD, the installation
menu is started automatically.

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on how to activate this function.

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á + R to launch the corresponding dialog).

2. Now enter the letter of the CD-ROM drive followed by a co­lon and the program name setup:

3. Click on “OK“.

4. Follow the instruction given by the program.

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SOFTWARE UNINSTALLATION

In order to remove installed software from your PC, follow the
next steps:

1. Click on

2. Click on

3. Then select the following program:

4. Select the respective program, start the uninstallation and
follow the instructions on the screen.

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WINDOWS ACTIVATION

Microsoft is committed to the protection of intellectual property
rights and the reduction of software piracy. Therefore Windows XP
contains software-based product activation technology. Your copy
of Windows XP has already been activated for your PC.

Product activation is needed if some components of your PC have
been replaced or you use a non-authorized BIOS. If necessary
you can activate Windows XP as often as requested.

You will probably need to activate Windows XP by telephone even
if Internet Activation is available. This is due to the pre-activated
SLP version which runs with a special Product-ID. However, acti­vation needs your unique Product ID which can be found on the
Certificate of Authenticity sticker on your PC housing. When
you call, please inform your agent that you are running an OEM­(SLP) version of the software.

PRODUCT ACTIVATION ON YOUR PC

In few cases it may still be required to activate Windowsxp. If an
activation via the internet is acknowledged with an error mes­sage you should perform the following steps.

1. Please select the telephone activation and click until the
related screen appears.

2. Now click on Change Product Key. A new window appears.
Enter the product key. This is located on the Certificated of
Authenticity (COA), on the computer’s casing.

3. Acknowledge your entry and follow the instructions on the
screen. Notify your Microsoft consultant, if necessary, that
you have an OEM license.

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BIOS SETUP

In the BIOS set up (your PC’s Basic Configuration) you have a
number of parameter settings available for your PC. For example,
you can change the operating mode of the interfaces, security
features or power management.

The PC is factory pre-set to guarantee optimum opera­tion. Please only modify the parameters if this is abso­lutely essential and if you are familiar with the configu­ration possibilities.

EXECUTION OF THE BIOS SETUP

You can only execute the configuration program when starting the
system. If the PC has already been started exit Windows
reboot. Prior to rebooting the PC press the key “DEL” and keep it
pressed until the message “Entering Setup” appears.

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Customer service &

self help

Subject Page

Data and system security ........................ 77

System recovery ................................... 78

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions ............ 83

Troubleshooting .................................... 85

Driver support ........................................ 87

Transport .............................................. 88

Cleaning and care ................................... 88

Recycling and disposal ............................ 89

Upgrades and repairs ............................ 91

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Data and system security

The programs described below are part of your Windows operat­ing system. You will additional information on these programs in
the Windows Help file.

DATA SECURITY

Back up data regularly on external media such as a CD-R or CD­RW. Windows offers both a Backup program and a Files and
Settings Transfer Wizard.

You will find both programs in Accessories Ö System Tools
within the Start menu. Make a backup disk with all your pass­words and the operating system’s original configuration.

MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

You can avoid some hardware and software errors with the help
programs such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. The
help program System Information can also be helpful since it
gives you detailed information about your system configuration.
You will find these programs in Accessories Ö System Tools
too.

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PASSWORD RESET FILE

To protect individual user accounts from complications resulting
from lost passwords, users should create a password reset disk
and keep it in a safe place. If the user should forget his/her pass­word, the password can be reset with the password reset disk so
that the user has access again to his/her local user account.

Windows Help describes how to create a password reset file.

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System recovery

Windowsxp provides a useful function enabling the storage of the
so-called Recovery points.

The system remembers the current configuration as a snapshot
and returns to this, if necessary. The advantage is that an unsuc­cessful installation can be cancelled.

Recovery points are created automatically by the system, but
they can also be set manually.

You can determine and configure yourself the maximum memory
taken up by this. You find this program in the program file under
Accessories Ö System Tools.

We recommend setting a recovery point before installing a new
software or driver. If the system does not run stable any longer
this enables you usually to return to a workable configuration
without deleting newly created documents. In the next paragraph
read your options for a repair of an incorrect installation.

CORRECTION

Windowsxp includes various functions ensuring that the PC as well
as the installed applications and devices work correctly.

These functions assist you in solving the problems which might
occur by adding, deleting or replacing files required for the func­tionality of the operating system, the applications and devices.
The recovery function or functions you use depend on the type of
occurring problem or error. For detailed information refer to the
Windows help.

Enter the search word “Repair overview” in order to evaluate
which of the following functions is the safest way to correct your
problem:

Backup, Recovery of the driver, Deactivation of the device, Sys­tem recovery, Last function known to work, Secured mode and
system recovery, Recovery console, Windows installation CD.

Please refer to the tool.

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UPDATE

Windows Update is the online updating of Windows. Use Win-

dows Update to download elements such as security updates, im­portant updates, the newest help files, drivers and Internet prod­ucts from the Internet.

The website is regularly augmented by new content, so that you
can download the newest updates and error corrections at any
time, to protect the Notebook and guarantee its functioning.

Windows Update will search through the Notebook and provide a
list of individual updates especially for the configuration of your
Notebook.

Each update that Microsoft regards as important for the operation
of the operating system, programs or hardware components will
be classified as an “important update” and automatically selected
for installation for you.

Important updates will be provided to remove known problems
and to protect the Notebook against known security risks.

Carry out four simple steps, to download the updates needed and
to keep your computer on the current status of technology:

1. Open Windows Update in the Help and Support Center.

2. Click on Search for update.

3. Click on Add to select the desired update and to add it to
the updates to be installed, while you are searching through
the available updates in each category. You can also read a
complete description of each individual element by clicking
on the Read further Link.

4. Click on Check and install updates, when you have se­lected all the desired updates, and then click on Install
now.

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WINDOWS UPDATE INFORMATION FOR DATA SECURITY

Windows Update needs certain information about the respective
Notebook, so that a suitable list with updates can be provided for
you. This information will include the following:

• Version number of the operating system

• Version number of Internet Explorer

• Version numbers of additional software programs

• Plug & Play identification key of the hardware devices

Windows Update will stand up for the protection of your private
data and will not record your name, address, email address or
other forms of personal data. The information collected will only
be used during the time that you are visiting the website. It will
also not be stored.

The update can only be executed via the Internet. Ensure that
you are on-line with your PC when downloading the updates.

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RESTORING THE FACTORY SETTINGS

Should your system not function correctly, you have the opportu­nity to recover the original set-up.

Use the included application/support disk to do this. This recovery
method offers you several possibilities for system recovery:

System recovery from hard disk

1. Rebuild start files

2. Rebuild system and driver files

3. Return to shipping status

LIMITS OF THE RECOVERY

• Changes made to the original configuration (RAS, Desktop
or Internet settings) and installed Software will be ignored
by this Recovery and will not be reloaded.

• Driver Updates or hardware installed by you will be ignored
by this Recovery.

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This recovery will reset your system to its condition at delivery.
Printer installations or other additional software must be rein­stalled. You will also need to enter the Product Key (License
Number) again.

Attention! If you delete the directory E:\Recover or

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the files located there a recovery is no longer possible.
For safety reasons you can copy the file
FACTORY.PQI and all other FACTORY.00X files to a
CD-Recordable.

CARRYING OUT A RESTORE

1. First, please read the entire Restore section of the Windows
Help file.

2. Insert the Support-CD and reboot the PC.

Attention! Do not use the Product Recovery CD-

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ROM for restoration purposes. This disk does not re-

store the original set-up. You can use it when an indi­vidual set up is required.

3. Select the option Start from CD-ROM.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. The PC restarts to its original factory settings.

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FAQ – Frequently Asked
Questions

When do I have to activate Windows?

Your software has been preactivated in the factory.
An activation will only be required, if ...

... several components are replaced by others.
... you install a new motherboard.
... a different BIOS version has been installed.
... you install the software to another computer.

What is the Windows activation?

Your operating instructions include a chapter about
this subject.

How do I perform a data backup?

Use the program Backup for this.
It is important that you follow the operating instruc-

tions of this program.
Make a backup and another backup of selected data

to an external medium (CD-R), to familiarise yourself
with the technique.

A backup is unsuitable if you are not able to recover
the data, the medium (CD-R, CD-RW) is defective or
no longer available.

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Do I still have to install the enclosed CDs/DVDs?

No. Basically all programs are already preinstalled.
The disks are only intended as backup copies.

When is the recovery of the factory setting recom­mended?

This method should be chosen as the last resort.
Read chapter “System recovery” on page 78 con­cerning the alternatives possible.

Why is the boot partition missing when booting from
the support/ application CD?

The first partition is formatted with the file system
NTFS. Compared to FAT32 this file system offers
more security and a more efficient access. However,
NTFS partitions can only be read from operating sys­tems supporting this. This is not the case in the
aforementioned CD.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Errors can have simple causes, but sometimes they are caused by
faulty equipment. We would like to give you some ideas to solve
common problems. Should these instructions not lead to success,
please feel free to call us.

LOCALISE THE CAUSE

Visibly check all cables and connections. Should all lights be off,
check whether all equipment is supplied with power.

• Check power points, power cable and all power switches.

• Switch off the PC and check all cable connections. Check

the connections to peripherals. Do not exchange cables,
even though they may look similar. The polarity in those ca­bles may be different. When it is confirmed that the com­puter has power and all connections are correct, turn the
computer on again.

Frequent use of the programs Disk Defragmenter and Disk
Cleanup will help you to avoid problems with your operating sys­tem.

The tool "System Information", available in the program folder
"System Tools" is also very useful.

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ERRORS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

The monitor is blank.

• Confirm that the system is not in stand-by mode. Press any
key on the keyboard to test this out.

Wrong Date and Time:

• Double-click the clock on the taskbar and correct the date
and time.

After a system restart a new drive letter is assigned to the
cards in the card slots.

• This can happen, when the card reader re-initializes the
slots during a system start. New IDs might be assigned,
which can lead to new drive letters for some cards.

No data can be accessed from the optical Drive.

• Check whether the disc is inserted correctly.

• Is the optical drive (Drive E) displayed in Windows Explorer?

If so, test another disc.

The mouse does not work.

• Check the cable.

• Does your mouse work with other programs? Is your mouse

activated?

• Check the batteries. If they are empty change them by us-
ing batteries of the same type.

There is not enough room on the HDD.

• Audio and video recording require a lot of storage capacity
(up to 2.4 GB / hour). Back up unnecessary files of "My

Documents" onto CD-R's or move them to drive D:.

The PC does not start up.

• If all cable connections are correct, then try to reset the
power supply of the PC. Set the power switch at the rear of
the PC to position 0 (OFF). Now press down the main switch
at the front of the PC for 10 seconds. Wait 5 more seconds
and the restart the PC.

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

If the suggestions in the above section have not solved your prob­lem, please contact the service hotline and we will attempt to help
you solve the problem. Before you contact the Technology Centre,
however, please have the following information available:

• How is your computer configured?

• What additional peripherals do you use?

• What messages, if any, appear on your screen?

• What software were you using when the error occurred?

• What steps have you already undertaken to solve the prob-

lem?

• Have you upgraded or removed drivers or hardware?

• Can you manually repeat the problem?

• If you have been given a customer number previously,

please quote this.

DRIVER SUPPORT

This PC has been extensively tested in our laboratories with a
large number of compatible devices. It fulfils all required stan­dards and complies with the standard “Designed for Windows”,
which certifies utmost compatibility.

However, often the software drivers for individual components are
updated from time to time. This is a regular process provided by
the manufactured to mend possible compatibility problems that
may occur with components (e.g., programs or hardware) that
were not tested at the time of your PC’s manufacture. Driver up­dates and the latest information on your product are available on
the Internet.

Visit Medion on the Web at www.medion.com

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TRANSPORTING THE PC

Please observe the following guidelines when transporting the PC:
To avoid damage during transport, store the PC in its original

packaging.

CLEANING AND CARE

The lifetime of the PC can be extended by taking the following
measures:

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Warning! There are no user-serviceable or user-

cleanable parts inside the PC housing.

• Before cleaning, always remove the power plug and all
connecting cables.

• Clean the PC with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use any
solvents, corrosive or gaseous cleaning agents.

• DO NOT use CD-ROM cleaning disks or similar prod-
ucts that clean the lens of the laser to clean your CD­ROM/CDR-W/DVD-drive.

• The shiny surface of your PC is very delicate; it is recom-
mended only to clean it with a soft cloth for this reason, in
order to avoid scratches.

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RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL

This PC and its packaging was produced mostly from materials
which can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner
and be professionally recycled.

After its use the computer will be taken back and recycled or use
will be made of its useful material, if it is returned in a condition
corresponding to its intended use.

Parts not usable will be properly disposed of.

Attention! There is a lithium battery on the mother-

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board. No type of battery belongs in the household
waste. All are taken back free of charge by the manu­facturer, dealer or their representatives for a proper
method of utilisation or disposal.

Should you have any questions concerning the disposal please
contact your dealer or our service.

BATTERY TREATMENT

Batteries may contain combustible materials. By misuse, this may
cause battery leakage, heat, explosion or ignition, bringing
about injury or damage to the device.

Please observe strictly the following matters:

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY from batteries.
If by any chance, the batteries are swallowed, consult a doc­tor immediately.

• DO NOT CHARGE batteries (except rechargeable batteries).

• DO NOT FORCIBLY DISCHARGE batteries.

• DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT batteries.

• DO NOT HEAT or DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE or DEFORM batteries.

Your hands and fingers may be injured, or the liquid of the
battery may get into your eyes or adhere to your skin. If
this happens, rinse with a large quantity of water immedi­ately and consult a doctor.

• DO NOT expose batteries to strong impact by dropping or
throwing the batteries.

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• DO NOT reverse the positive (+) and negative (-) termi-
nals to avoid short-circuit.

• Do NOT MIX used and new or different types of batteries
together.
Your equipment may not operate properly. In addition, the
battery exhausted first may be excessively drained (over­discharged).

• REMOVE PROMPTLY the used batteries from the device.

• REPLACE ALL BATTERIES with new batteries of the same

type at the same time.

• INSULATE THE TERMINAL parts with tape or the like at
the storage or disposal of the batteries.

• DO NOT throw rundown batteries in the domestic refuses!
Respect the environment and throw them in the specific
containers for separate collection. If necessary, turn to your
reseller or to our service assistance. Thank you!

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UPGRADES AND REPAIRS

• Only a qualified engineer should perform upgrades and re-
pairs to your PC.

• If you do not have the necessary qualifications, go to an ap-
propriate Service Engineer. Please contact our Service
Centre if you are experiencing technical problems with your
PC.

NOTES FOR SERVICE ENGINEERS

• Before opening the housing, disconnect the PC from all
power sources and remove any connecting cables. If

the PC has not been disconnected from the power outlet be­fore being opened, there is a danger to life through electric
shock. There is also a risk of damage to the components.

• Internal components of the PC may be damaged by elec­trostatic discharge (ESD). Carry out system upgrades and

changes in an ESD-protected workshop.
If no such workshop is available, wear an antistatic wrist
strap or touch a highly conductive metal object. Medion can
repair damage sustained by inappropriate handling for a fee.

• Use only original spare parts.

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Caution: Lithium batteries can not handle intense

pressure, high temperatures or fire. Danger of explo­sion if replaced incorrectly. Replace batteries with a
compatible type as recommended by the manufac­turer.
Lithium batteries are hazardous waste and require
proper disposal. Contact the Service Centre for addi­tional information on battery disposal.

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Notes on Laser Radiation:

• Laser devices of Laser Class 1 to Laser Class 3b may be
used in the PC. Where the PC housing remains closed, the
device meets the requirements of Laser Class 1. By open­ing the PC housing you will gain access to laser devices of
up to Laser Class 3b.

• The CD-ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives installed contain no user-
serviceable parts.

When removing and/or opening laser devices, the following guide­lines must be observed:

• Only the manufacturer should perform repairs to the CD-
ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives.

• DO NOT look into the laser beam, even while wearing
optical protection.

• DO NOT allow yourself to be exposed to the laser
beam. Avoid exposure of the eyes or skin to direct or stray

radiation.

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