Medion MD 8820 user Manual

Notes on this Manual

Keep these instructions with your computer at all times. The
proper set up, use and care can help extend the life of your com­puter. In the event that you transfer ownership of this computer,
please provide these instructions to the new owner.

This manual is divided into sections to help you locate the infor­mation you require. Along with the Table of Contents at the be­ginning of this manual, an Index has been provided to help you
find topical information.

If you want to start up your PC immediately, please read the
chapters Operational Safety (page 3) and Setting up and Get-
ting Started (page 8).

We strongly recommend you read this entire manual to ensure
the proper set-up and operation of your PC.

Many application programs incorporate extensive help functions.
As a general rule, you can access help functions by pressing F1 on
the keyboard. These help functions will be available to you while
you are using the Microsoft Windows
respective application program.

Windows Vista offers you additional aids to learn about the new
version of Windows and your PC. You can find this information in
the Welcome Center after booting up your PC. We have listed
further useful sources of information starting on page 49.

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operating system or the

Audience

These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced
user. Regardless of the possible professional utilisation, this PC is
designed for day-to-day household use. The functions and appli­cations for use with this PC have been designed with the entire
family in mind.

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Purchase Details

Enter your purchase details below for quick reference.

Serial Numbers ......................................

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(i.e. Microsoft

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Place and date of Purchase ......................................

You will find the PC serial number on the rear of the PC. Also copy
this number into your guarantee documents, if necessary.

Quality

Medion has selected the components in this computer for their
high level of functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability.

Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to
provide you with an innovative personal computer useful for ap­plications relating to both work and leisure.

We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer. Thank

you for choosing our products.

© 2007 Medion®. All rights reserved. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. The names of actual
companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respec­tive owners.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Table of contents

Safety.......................................................................... 1

Operational Safety ...................................................... 3

Data Security........................................................... 4

Setting Up & Getting Started ...................................... 5

Included with your PC.................................................. 7

Setting Up ................................................................. 8

Set-up Location........................................................ 8

Ambient Temperature ............................................... 8

Ergonomics.............................................................. 9

Connecting .............................................................. 12

Cabling ................................................................. 12

Front Connectors .................................................... 13

LAN Connection...................................................... 14

Connecting Speakers/Audio Output ........................... 14

Connecting a Sound Source/Audio Input .................... 14

TV-out .................................................................. 15

Antenna Connection for TV....................................... 15

Analogue TV reception .......................................... 15

DVB-T TV reception .............................................. 15

Connecting a Recording Source / Video Inlet ............. 16

Connecting the Monitor ........................................... 16

PCs with Surround Sound ........................................ 17

Connecting a Microphone......................................... 17

Connecting USB Devices .......................................... 18

Connecting PS/2 Devices ......................................... 18

Connecting Parallel Devices...................................... 19

Connecting Serial Devices........................................ 19

Connecting the Power Supply ................................... 20

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Getting Started......................................................... 21

Step 1: Power On ................................................... 21

Switch ................................................................ 21

On/off Switch ...................................................... 21

Step 2: Starting Initial Setup.................................... 22

Step 3: Finalising.................................................... 23

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Short Description of the Windows

Desktop ............. 23

Operation .................................................................. 25

The Mouse ............................................................... 27

The Keyboard........................................................... 28

The Alt and Ctrl Keys .............................................. 29

The Hard Drive ......................................................... 30

Important Directories.............................................. 31

Connecting an external hard drive............................. 32

The Optical Drive ...................................................... 33

Loading a Disc: ...................................................... 33

Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs .............. 34

How to Remove a Disc............................................. 34

The Optical Drive as Boot Drive ................................ 34

Regional Playback Information for DVD...................... 35

Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter................. 36

The Card Reader (optional) ........................................ 37

The Graphics Card .................................................... 38

Performance Characteristics ..................................... 38

Current Image Playback Frequencies ......................... 38

The Sound Card........................................................ 39

USB Port.................................................................. 40

The Network ............................................................ 41

What is a Network?................................................. 41

Troubleshooting within the Network .......................... 42

The TV Tuner Card .................................................... 43

Watch TV .............................................................. 43

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The Remote Control .................................................. 44

Inserting Batteries .................................................. 44

Installing the remote control receiver ........................ 44

Button layout ......................................................... 45

Changing the transmission/reception channels............ 47

Parallel Interface ...................................................... 48

Serial COM Port ........................................................ 48

Software.................................................................. 49

Getting to Know Windows Vista ................................ 49

Windows Vista – Quick Start Guide ......................... 49

Windows Vista - Help and Support .......................... 49

Windows Vista – Welcome Center ........................... 50

Windows Vista – User Account Control..................... 51

Installation of Software ........................................... 52

How to Install your Software.................................. 52

Software Uninstallation ......................................... 53

Windows Activation................................................. 54

Product Activation on your PC ................................ 54

BIOS Setup ........................................................... 55

Execution of the BIOS Setup.................................. 55

Customer Service & Self Help ................................... 57

Data and System Security.......................................... 59

Data Security......................................................... 59

Maintenance Programs ............................................ 59

Password Reset File ................................................ 59

System Restore ........................................................ 60

Correction ............................................................. 60

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Windows

Update................................................... 61

Windows Update Information for Data Security......... 62

System Restore powered by Symantec ...................... 63

Limits of the Recovery .......................................... 63

Carrying out a Restore .......................................... 63

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions .............................. 64

Customer Service ..................................................... 66

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 66

Localise the Cause .................................................. 66

Errors and Possible Causes ...................................... 67

Additional Support .................................................. 68

Driver Support ....................................................... 68

Transporting the PC ................................................ 69

Cleaning and Care .................................................. 69

Recycling and Disposal ............................................ 70

Battery Treatment .................................................. 70

Upgrades and Repairs ............................................. 72

Notes for Service Engineers ................................... 72

Appendix ................................................................... 75

Standards................................................................ 77

Electromagnetic Compatibility .................................. 77

Electrical Safety ..................................................... 77

Ergonomics............................................................ 78

Noise Emission ....................................................... 78

Information about the Regulatory Compliance

according to R&TTE................................................. 79

FCC Compliance Statement ...................................... 79

Warranty ................................................................. 80

Liability Limitations ................................................. 81

Making Copies of this Manual ................................... 81

Index ...................................................................... 82

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Safety Connecting Operation Help Appendix

Chapter 1

Safety

Subject Page

Operational Safety .................................. 3

Data Security ..........................................4

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Operational Safety

Please read this chapter carefully and observe all listed notes.
This ensures a reliable operation and long life expectancy of your

PC.

• Do not allow children to play unattended with electrical
equipment. Children are incapable of judging potential risks
properly.

• Keep the packing materials, such as plastic sheeting away
from children. The danger of suffocation could arise in the
case of misuse.

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

• Optical drives are Laser Class 1 devices. These lasers must
remain in their sealed PC casing. Do not remove the drive
covers, as exposure to the lasers may prove harmful.

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

• Do not cover the slots and openings in the PC casing. These
openings are for ventilation purposes. Covering these vents
may lead to overheating. Please keep free a minimum dis­tance of 20 cm on all sides when setting up the PC.

Switch off your PC immediately or do not switch it on at all
and contact customer service …

• … if the power cord or the connectors attached to it are
burnt or damaged. Replace the defective power cord with an
original power cord. Under no circumstances may a defec­tive power cord be repaired.

• ... if the housing of the PC is damaged or fluids have leaked
into it. Have the PC checked by customer service first, be­cause the PC may not be safely operated otherwise and
there may be a life-threatening risk of electrocution!

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Data Security

Attention!

Every time you update your data make back-up copies
on an external storage medium. The supplier does not
assume liability for data loss or damage to data stor­age units, and no claims can be accepted for dam­ages resulting from the loss of data or consequential
losses.

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Chapter 2

Setting Up &

Getting Started

Subject Page

Included with your PC ...............................7

Setting Up ...............................................8

Connecting ............................................ 12

Getting Started ..................................... 21

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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

• Remote control type OR24E

• Remote control receiver type CM20E

• OEM Version of Operating System

• Application-/ Support Disc

• Documentation

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Setting Up

Remember that choosing the proper location for your PC is just as
important as connecting it correctly.

Set-up Location

• Keep your PC and all units connected to it away from mois-
ture, dust, heat and direct sunlight. Failure to observe these
instructions can lead to malfunctions or damage to the PC.

• To prevent damage to your PC from a fall, place and operate
the PC and all connected units on a stable, balanced and vi­bration-free surface.

• 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 especially
sure to remove the antenna cables, if present. We recom­mend the use of a surge protector for additional safety, in
order to protect your PC from being damaged by power
peaks or lightning strikes through the power network.

• Delay operating a PC after transport until the device has ad-
justed to the ambient temperature. In situations of large
temperature or humidity differences condensation may build
up moisture inside the PC, which might cause an electrical
short circuit.

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Ergonomics

Note

Ensure that the monitor is set up in such a way that
reflections, glare and light/darkness contrast are
avoided.

You should not position the monitor in close proximity to a win­dow as this is usually the brightest area of the room and may
cause visual impairments during daylight hours.

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 neck twisted.

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• Hand rest: 2” – 4”

• Top line of screen at eye level or slightly below

• Viewing distance: 20” – 27.5”

• Legroom (vertical): minimum 25.5”

• Legroom (horizontal): minimum 23.6”

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Connecting

For a better guidance, open up the left inner page of the
cover with the diagrams to find the location of the de­scribed connections.

Note:

The devices listed are not necessarily included with
your PC.
All the connections listed are optional and will not in­evitably be available on your PC.

Cabling

Please follow the instructions below in order to correctly connect
your PC:

• Arrange cables in such a way that no one can tread on or
trip over them.

• Do not place objects on the cables.

• To avoid damage to your PC, connect your peripherals (e.g.,

keyboard, mouse and monitor) whilst your PC is powered
off. Some devices can be connected whilst your PC is in use.
These devices usually have a USB or IEEE 1394 connector.
Please follow the appropriate instructions for each device.

• Keep the PC at least one meter (approximately three feet)
away from high frequency and magnetic interference
sources (e.g., televisions, loudspeaker cabinets, mobile
telephones, etc.) in order to avoid malfunctions and/or loss
of data.

• Please note that only shielded cables shorter than 3 metres
(9.84 ft) should be used for the external interfaces. Please
only use doubly shielded cable in the case of printer cables.

• Do not replace the cables supplied with the machine by any
others. Use the cables belonging to the scope of the delivery
exclusively, because they will have been tested extensively
in our laboratories.

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• Also only use the connection cable supplied with the devices
for the connection of your peripheral devices.

• Make sure that all connection cables have been connected to
the peripheral devices associated with them, in order to
avoid disruptive radiation. Remove unneeded cables.

• The connection of devices is limited to equipment that com-
plies with EN60950 “Safety of information technology equip­ment” or EN60065 “Audio, video and similar electronic appa­ratus. Safety requirements”.

• In the first hours of operation, new devices may emit a typi-
cal, unavoidable but completely harmless smell, which will
decline increasingly in the course of time.
We recommend you to ventilate the room regularly, in order
to counteract the formation of the smell. During the devel­opment of this product, we have made sure that the appli­cable limits are clearly fallen below.

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.

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Front Connectors

Diagram reference: C

Some connections are located behind the front flap. This offers
you the great advantage of creating frequently used connections
quickly and conveniently, without turning the PC round. The flap,
which can be slid, also protects the connections.

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LAN Connection

Diagram reference: E

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 41.

Connecting Speakers/Audio Output

Diagram reference: F

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 F).

Connecting a Sound Source/Audio Input

Diagram reference: G1

This port is used to accommodate a connecting cable for external
analogue audio sources (i.e. stereo system, keyboard/synthe­sizer).

1. Connect the cable with the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug to the
light-blue coloured socket.

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TV-out

Diagram reference: H
(optional feature)

If your computer’s graphics card is equipped with a TV-Out socket
you can establish a connection to a TV. Use a composite cable
(Cinch, available separately) or an S-video cable.

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

Antenna Connection for TV

Analogue TV reception

Diagram reference: I

1. Connect a terrestrial aerial or cable television to the TV
socket (I) of your TV card.

DVB-T TV reception

Diagram reference: I

You will have the possibility of using these services by means of a
corresponding aerial, if DVB-T or digital services are offered at
your location.

1. Connect a DVB-T aerial to the TV socket (I) of your TV card.

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Connecting a Recording Source /
Video Inlet

Diagram reference: J, G2

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.

2. Use the audio input on the TV card (socket G2) to feed in
the audio signal.

Connecting the Monitor

Diagram reference: K

Your PC is equipped with a VGA and a DVI connector.

Note

Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly
to avoid damaging the contacts. Because of its asym­metric form the plug only fits into the socket in one
position.

1. Connect the data cable of the monitor to the socket on the
graphics card (reference K). If necessary, remove the white
guard-ring on the monitor plug and ensure that the plug and
socket mate together precisely.

2. Hand-tighten the screws on the monitor cable.

Caution!

Your PC monitor is preconfigured for a screen resolu­tion of 1024 x 768 pixels and an optimal refresh rate
of 75 hz. If your monitor does not support these set­tings it may become damaged or malfunction during
use. You can change the screen resolution and con­figuration of your monitor as follows (See also your
monitor's User Manual).

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You can change the screen resolution and configuration of your
monitor as follows:

1. Once you have powered on the PC, press the F8 key to se­lect Safe Mode.

Note

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. After this you can go to “Control Panel”, “Personaliza-
tion” where you can customize the display options to match
your monitor.

PCs with Surround Sound

Diagram reference: F, L

Connect your surround equipment as follows:

1. Connect the Front speaker to the green socket.

2. Attach the back loudspeakers to the connector back sur-
round.

3. Your centre speaker or subwoofer can be connected to the
socket centre/bass.

4. Connect to the side surround socket two more speakers for
the rear surround.

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Connecting a Microphone

Diagram reference: M

1. You can use the pink socket M to connect a microphone with
a 3.5 mm mono jack plug.

2. Position the microphone in such a way that it does not point
directly at the speakers. If you hear feedback, characterised
by loud whistling noises, reposition the microphone until the
sound stops.

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Connecting USB Devices

Diagram reference: N

Warning!

Connect your USB 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 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.

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 other­wise your operating system will give a new ID and
asks for driver installation.

Connecting PS/2 Devices

Diagram reference: Q

You can omit this step if you want to connect a USB mouse or a
USB keyboard.

1. Connect the mouse cable to the right, green PS/2 port.

2. Connect the keyboard to the left, blue PS/2 port.

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Connecting Parallel Devices

Diagram reference: O

Note

Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly
to avoid damaging the contacts. Because of its asym­metric form the plug only fits into the socket in one
position.

Use a doubly screened, parallel connection cable (25-pin) to con­nect a printer:

1. Connect the printer cable from your printer to the red
printer socket O 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.

Connecting Serial Devices

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Diagram reference: P

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

Note

Take care that the connector and the socket fit exactly
to avoid damaging the contacts. Because of its asym­metric form the plug only fits into the socket in one
position.

1. In order to connect an external modem, card reader or other
serial device, connect the serial cable with the turquoise­coloured connection socket (P) on the rear of your PC.

2. Hand-tighten the screws of the serial cable.

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Connecting the Power Supply

Diagram reference: R

Finally, connect the power supply to your PC and monitor.

1. Plug the main connection cable into the plug socket and
connect it with the main cable connection (R) of your PC.

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: R

2. Provide power to your PC by pressing the
switch to position [1].(You will stop the
flow of current to the PC by pressing the
switch to position [0])

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On/off Switch

Diagram reference: D

3. Press the On/off switch briefly to start loading the operating
system. You can now use an optional wireless keyboard/
mouse.

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.

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 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.

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Step 3: Finalising

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

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1. Start Button

Clicking the Start button brings up a menu where you can access
help, software programs, files, and settings.

2. All Programs

All of the software programs installed on your PC are ordinarily
listed here. Click All Programs to reveal an extensive menu.

3. Program Bar

The most commonly used software programs are listed here.

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4. Turn Off Computer

Click on this interface with the left mouse button and select the

Shut Down option, in order to switch the PC off.

5. Task Bar

Here you receive information and status reports about Windows

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Vista and which programs are running.

6. Desktop Icons

Desktop icons link to their respective programs. To start a pro­gram, double-click its desktop icon.

7. Logged in User

This tells you which user is logged in to your PC.

8. Control Panel

You can use the icons in Control Panel to change the appearance
and functionality of Windows

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Vista. These icons represent op-

tions for configuring your PC.

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9. Windows

Vista Help

Here you can find information on using your PC, networking,
backup, and many other tasks.

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Chapter 3

Operation

Subject Page

The Mouse............................................... 27

The Keyboard .......................................... 28

The Hard Drive......................................... 30

The Optical Drive...................................... 32

The Card Reader ...................................... 37

The Graphics Card .................................... 38

The Sound Card ....................................... 39

The USB Port ........................................... 40

Network ................................................ 41

The TV Tuner Card.................................... 43

The Remote Control .................................. 44

Parallel Interface ..................................... 43

Serial COM Port ....................................... 48

Software ............................................... 49

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The Mouse

Connection possibility: Q (via PS/2)

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.

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The Keyboard

Connection possibility: Q (via PS/2)

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

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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 + '

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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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 and D.

Note

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 sys-

tem, application programs and the users’ documents and
settings.

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

The backup files are also found here (D:\Recover). They allow
you to reset your computer to its original factory-set configura­tion. (Please see page 70.)

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Important Directories

In the following we have listed the most important directories and
described their content.

Attention!

Do not delete or modify these directories 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.

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.

D:\Recover

Here the backup files are located enabling you to recover
the factory setting (see page 60).

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Connecting an external hard drive

Your PC has a hard disk bay, which will enable you to connect the
external MEDION HDDrive 2go ultra speed 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.

Note

Please take note of the fact that only the MEDION
Hard Drive specified above can be connected to the

hard disk bay.

Important!

The plugs are provided with dust protection caps to
protect the connections. They must be removed before
use. The caps must be replaced under all circum­stances, if the connections are not used.

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The Optical Drive

Diagram reference: A

Loading a Disc:

Attention!

Do not place protective foils or other stickers on your
CD’s. To avoid damage to your drive, do not use de­formed or damaged CD’s. Attention: Do not use
scratched or dirty discs, discs with pieces broken off or
discs of poor quality. Because of the high speeds in the
drive the discs might break and damage your data as
well as your drive. Examine the discs 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 any repair will be charged.

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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Note

Many CD's start automatically when they are inserted.
This depends on the operating system and the corre­sponding settings.

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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

Computer.

Explorer or

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.

Note

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

The Optical Drive as Boot Drive

The optical drives can be used for booting the operating system.
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.

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/DVD­Rewriter

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

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The Card Reader (optional)

Diagram reference: S

(similar diagram)

If your PC is equipped with a 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

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

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Microdrive

IBM

point to bottom

point to front

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

.

* Only if this concerns a removable disk.

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The Graphics Card

Diagram reference: J

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.

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Video Technology

Resolution Colors Resolution Colors

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

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

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

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

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

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

You can change the graphics setting using the Personalization
help program in the Control Panel. The graphics driver will en­sure that it will not be possible to set any resolution unsuitable for
the graphics system at the same time. Recommended vertical
scanning rates for tubed devices (CRT) are 75 -85 Hz and 60-75
Hz for LCD monitors. Read the Operating Instructions of your
monitor as well.

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The Sound Card

Diagram reference: F, L

Your PC has an integrated audio sound chip.
This guarantees optimal support for all popular programs and

games.

Note

The speaker/headphones output is designed for active
speaker systems or headphones. Passive speakers
cannot be used or if they are the quality will be signifi­cantly reduced.

By using the external connections you have the possibility to con­nect your PC with a 7.1 surround system.

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USB Port

Diagram reference: N

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/s or 12 Mbit/s, depending on
the device connected. USB 2.0 can reach up to 480 Mbit/s.

Note

If possible, connect your USB devices always to 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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The Network

Diagram reference: E

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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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
under “Network errors”.

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The TV Tuner Card

Diagram reference: I

Watch TV

With the Windows Media Center, we supply you with the optimal
software for digital television, digital photography and digital mu­sic.

Attention!

Audio or video recordings need a great deal of memory
(between 1 and 2 GB/hour). Safeguard files that you
do not need on external media, such as DVD/CD-Rs or
hard drives.

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The Remote Control

This wireless remote control set can only be used to control the
Media Center 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 *.

• Receiver connected to a USB port.

* All these conditions are met in the delivered state.

Inserting Batteries

1. Open the battery compartment carefully.

2. 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 –).

3. Close the battery compartment again.

must be fully loaded.

Attention!

There will be a danger of explosion if the battery is re­placed incorrectly. Only replace it with the same type
or an equivalent type of battery.

Installing the remote control receiver

It does not matter if the PC is switched on or off when you con­nect up the remote control receiver. The necessary driver soft­ware is already installed on your computer.

®

1. Boot up your PC and wait for Windows

2. Insert the USB plug of the remote control receiver in a free
USB slot.

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to load fully.

3. Your PC will automatically detect the new device and auto­matically integrate it provided that the driver has been in­stalled (delivered state).

Button layout

Note

The functions described here are standard functions.
These Buttons can differ according to the operating
mode (TV, video, photo, etc.).

On / Off

Start video text application.

Special function Button red
(e.g.: for video text)

Special function Button yellow
(e.g.: for video text)

Special function Button blue
(e.g.: for video text)

Special function Button green
(e.g.: for video text)

TV records

DVD menu

EPG function (Electronic Program
Guide)

Live TV – starts the main screen televi­sion mode

Reverts to the point selected previ­ously.

Application-related information func­tion.

Audio strength control for the audio
playback. 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. You
select the previous channel with -.

With these navigation keys, you
can navigate between selection and
menu elements.

Starts Media Center.

Previous title/images/chapter

Next title/images/chapter

Rewind

Starts playback.

Fast forward

Start recording

Ends the playback/recording

Pauses the playback at the selected point.

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

Text entry with some functions.

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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 in­terference. This can be remedied by choosing different channels.
Only reset the remote control in case of interference. Pro­ceed as follows:

1. Start the Control Panel.

2. Choose the menu item Wireless Remote Settings.

3. Select the option "Use Wireless Remote Settings with
the remote set to this channel".

4. Select the new channel (a number between 1 and 16) in and
confirm your setting with the Apply button.

5. Press and hold the green Media Center button until the
LED starts flashing.

6. Release the button, the LED stops blinking and the light is
on.

7. Now enter the new channel for the remote and confirm with
the green Media Center button.

8. Press any button on your remote to see the current code.

9. Confirm your settings by using the OK button of the Wireless
Remote Settings window.

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Parallel Interface

Diagram reference: O

You can connect a printer or a device such as a scanner to this
25-pin parallel interface.

The parallel interface supports Standard EPP (Enhanced Parallel
Port) and ECP (Extended Capabilities Port).

Serial COM Port

Diagram reference: P

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 Vista

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

Windows Vista – Quick Start Guide

This Handbook will give you a brief overview of the operation of
your operating system.

The following themes are dealt with in it:

• Initial steps

• The Welcome Center

• Innovations

• Help displays

We recommend this reading matter to beginners and those
switching from other versions of Windows.

Windows Vista - Help and Support

An answer to almost every question can be found in this program.
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:

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1. Click on Start

2. Now select Help and Support

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Windows Vista – Welcome Center

You will see the Welcome Center at the first display of the Win­dows Vista Desktop. This contains useful links that will make it
easier for you to start using Windows.

It is the aim of this feature to enable both beginners and experi­enced users to make additional setting for the optimal use of Win­dows Vista after first bringing the PC into operation.

The Welcome Center has been subdivided into many small groups
of subjects, so that the user will have the possibility of adjusting
the content optimally to his or her knowledge. There are some of
the links in the following:

• View computer details
(Find information about you computer, the type of your gra­phics card and the Windows Vista version here)

• Transfer files and settings
(Transfer data and settings of your old PC with this)

• Add new users
(Administer and open user accounts for each user of the PC
with this)

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• Windows Anytime Upgrade (WAU)
(Carry out upgrades to higher versions of Windows Vista, in
order to be able to use the expanded digital features,
through this)

• Connect to the Internet
(Configure your internet access with this)

• What’s new in Windows Vista
(Learn how Windows Vista is different in comparison to older
versions)

• The use of the email program

• …and much more!

Use the Welcome Center to understand your PC better and in or­der to be able to use it optimally. It will also serve you as an addi­tional source of information for recognizing and removing poten­tial problems.

You will call up the Welcome Center as follows, if you closed it
after the start:

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1. Click on Start

2. Select Welcome Center

in the program list.

Windows Vista – User Account Control

The User account control contributes to the prevention of unau­thorized changes to the PC.

A window with the message that ‘If you started this action,
continue.’ will appear as soon as you carry out an unauthorized
change.

• Click on Continue, in order to continue the procedure.

• Click on Cancel, in order to end the procedure.

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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 an information screen will appear.

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

Attention!

It happens that during installation procedure 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. See page 59
for further information regarding data backup.

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.

Note

If the automatic start does not work, it is likely that
the so-called Autorun function has been deactivated.
Read the respective chapter in Windows Help on how
to activate this function.

An example for the manual installation without the autorun func­tion:

1. Click on Start

2. Click on  All Programs.

3. Open the Accessories

4. Select the item

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

6. Click on “OK”.

7. Follow the instruction given by the program.

Software Uninstallation

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

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1. Click on Start

2. Click on

Control Panel.

3. Then select the Programs

.

option.

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
Vista contains software-based product activation technology. Your
copy of Windows Vista 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 Vista as often as requested.

You will probably need to activate Windows Vista by telephone
even if Internet Activation is available. This is due to the pre­activated 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 Windows Vista. 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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Chapter 4

Customer Service &

Self Help

Subject Page

Data and System Security ....................... 59

System Restore ..................................... 60

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions ............ 64

Troubleshooting .................................... 66

Driver Support ....................................... 68

Transport .............................................. 69

Cleaning and Care .................................. 69

Recycling and Disposal ............................ 70

Upgrades and Repairs ........................... 72

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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.

Please also read the notes on page 4.

Data Security

Back up data regularly on external media such as a CD-R or CD­RW. Windows offers Backup Status and Configuration.

This program is found in Accessories Ö System Tools within the
Start menu. You should 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 Restore

Windows Vista provides a useful function (System Restore) 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

Windows Vista 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.

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Windows® 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 PC and guarantee its functioning.

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

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 PC 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. Click on Start

2. Click on  All Programs.

3. Open Windows Update

4. Click on Check for update.

5. 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.

6. 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
PC, 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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System Restore powered by Symantec

If your system is not functioning properly and Windows Vista Sys­tem Restore did not solve the problem, then you should use the

Application Support Disc to restore your system.

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.

Beware!

All data on drive C will be erased. If necessary, backup
all required data on drive D. (Pay absolute attention
to the notes on Page 4 and Page 59).

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This recovery will reset your system to its condition at delivery.
Printer installations or other additional software must be rein­stalled.

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.

3. Select the option Boot from CD-ROM.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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?

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 Restore” on page 60 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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Customer Service

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 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?

There is not enough room on the HDD.

• Audio or video recordings need a great deal of memory (be-
tween 1 and 2 GB/hour). Safeguard files that you do not
need on external media, such as DVD/CD-Rs or hard drives.

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 origi-
nal packaging.

Cleaning and Care

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

Warning!

There are no user-serviceable or user-cleanable
parts inside the PC housing.

• Before cleaning, always remove the power plug and all con-
necting 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 products that
clean the lens of the laser to clean your
CD- /DVD-drive.

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Recycling and Disposal

Device
At the end of its life, the appliance must not be disposed of in

household rubbish. Enquire about the options for environmentally­friendly disposal

Batteries
Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish! They

must be deposited at a collection point for used batteries.

Packaging
To avoid damage during transport, the PC is stored in a packag-

ing. Packaging is produced mostly from materials which can be
disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and be profes­sionally recycled.

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.

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• 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.

• Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to
avoid short-circuit.

• Do not mix used and new or different types of batteries to-
gether.
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 stor-
age or disposal of the batteries.

• Check that the contacts in the device and on the batteries
are clean and clean them if necessary, before inserting the
batteries.

• Do not throw rundown batteries in the domestic refuses! Re-
spect 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
appropriate 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 electro-
static 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.

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 de-
vices of up to Laser Class 3b.

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

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

• 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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Chapter 5

Appendix

Subject Page

Standards ............................................. 77

Warranty ................................................ 80

Index...................................................... 82

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Standards

This PC meets the requirements of the following standards:

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This PC meets the following requirements for standards of elec­tromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety:

EN 55022 Information technology equipment - Radio

disturbance characteristics - Limits and
methods of measurement.

EN 55024 Information technology equipment - Im-

munity characteristics - Limits and meth­ods of measurement.

EN 61000-3-2 Limits - Limits for harmonic current emis-

sions (equipment input current up to and
including 16 A per phase).

EN 61000-3-3 Limits - Limitation of voltage fluctuations

and flicker in low-voltage supply systems
for equipment with a rated current up to
16 A.

The aerial connection of the TV card complies with EN55013 and
EN55020.

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Electrical Safety

Electrical safety requirements according to the following stan­dards:

EN 60950-1 Safety of information technology equip-

ment.

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Ergonomics

Ergonomic requirements according to the following standards:

DIN EN ISO Ergonomic requirements for office work

with display devices:

9241-3
9241-4
9241-8
9241-9

Part 3: Requirements for visual displays
Part 4: Requirements for keyboards
Part 8: Requirements for colour represen-

tation

Part 9: Input devices except keyboards

Noise Emission

Requirements for noise emission according to the measurement
procedure in accordance with the following standard:

ISO 7779
(ISO 9296)

This PC fulfils the requirements of noise emissions according to
ISO 7779 with following values:

Operating Mode Max. Sound power level L

Idling 4.8

Operating 5.2

Max. Sound pressure level

At bystander position
Idling

St bystander position
Operating

Acoustics. Measurement of airborne noise
emitted by information technology and
telecommunications equipment.

WAd

(B/A) (declared according to
ISO 9296)

L

(dB/A) (declared accord-

pAm

ing to ISO 9296)

40

47

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Information about the Regulatory Compli­ance according to R&TTE

The following remote equipments may have been supplied with
this PC:

• Remote control

• Remote control transmitter

MEDION AG declares herewith that these devices are in agree­ment with the fundamental requirements and the other relevant
terms of the 1999/5/EG Guideline. Complete declarations of con­formity are available under www.medion.com/conformity

.

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency en­ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc­tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful in­terference to radio or television reception, which can be deter­mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour­aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol­lowing measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to oper­ate the equipment. Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used
in order to comply with the emission limits.

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Warranty

The receipt serves as proof of first purchase and should be kept in
a safe place. Your legal rights are not limited by these warranty
conditions. It is required should you need to make use of the
guarantee.

We guarantee that this equipment is in perfect working order.
Upon production of the receipt, the remaining period of guarantee
shall pass on from the original parts to the respective replacement
parts. If you hand in this equipment to make use of the guaran­tee, you must remove all programs, data and removable storage
media. Products which are sent without accessories will be re­placed without accessories. The warranty obligation does not ap­ply in the case of the problem being caused by an accident, a ca­tastrophe, vandalism, misuse, incorrect use, ignoring the safety
and maintenance regulations, changes by software, viruses or
another piece of equipment or accessories or by other modifica­tions not approved by ourselves. This limited guarantee declara­tion replaces all other guarantees of express or implied nature.
This includes the guarantee of saleability or the suitability for a
certain purpose but is not limited to this. In some countries the
exclusion of implied guarantees is not permissible upon principle.
In this case the validity of all express and implied guarantees is
limited to the guarantee period. Once this period has expired, all
guarantees become invalid. In some countries limiting the period
of validity for implied guarantees is not permitted, so that the
above limitation does not come into force. If you have any ques­tions with regard to these guarantee conditions, please contact
us.

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Liability Limitations

The contents of this manual are subject to unannounced changes
caused by technical progress. Manufacturer and sales shall not be
responsible for any damages which have been caused as a result
of omissions or errors in the information provided in this manual.

Under no circumstances shall we be liable for any of the following:

1. Claims made against you by third parties based on loss or
damage.

2. Loss or damage to your blanks, recordings or data.

3. Economic follow-on damage (including lost profit or savings)
or associated damage even in the case that we have been
informed of the possibilities of this type of damage.

In some countries the exclusion or limitation of accompanying or
follow-on damage is not legally accepted so that the above limita­tions do not come into force.

Making Copies of this Manual

This manual contains information protected by law. All rights re­served. Duplicating this information in mechanical, electronic, or
any other form, without the written approval by the manufacturer,
is prohibited by copyright law.

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Index

A

All programs........................23

Ambient temperature............. 8

Audience............................... i

Autorun ..............................52

C

Cabling ...............................12

Card reader .........................37

Care ...................................69

CD-blanks ...........................36

CD-ROM..............................33

CD-Rom-/DVD-Drive as

bootdrive .........................34

CF......................................37

Cleaning .............................69

Cleaning agents ...................69

COM1 .................................48

Compact Flash .....................37

Connecting ..........................12

Microphone.......................17

Monitor ............................16

Parallel devices .................19

PS/2 keyboard ..................18

Recording .........................16

Serial devices ...................19

Sound source /audio input ..14

Speakers/audio output .......14

USB devices .....................18

Video inlet ........................16

Control panel .......................24

Customer service .................66

D

Data and system security...... 59

Data security................... 4, 59

Directories .......................... 31

Disc drive ........................... 33

Driver support ..................... 68

E

Electrical safety ................... 77

Electromagnetic compatibility 77

Ergonomics ...........................9

F

Factory Settings

Recovery ......................... 63

FAQ ................................... 64

FCC compliance statement .... 79

Frequently Asked Questions... 64

Front connectors.................. 13

G

Graphics card ...................... 38

H

Hard drive .......................... 30

HD.................... See Hard drive

Help................................... 49

Hotline ............................... 68

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P

IBM® Microdrive ...................37

Icons ..................................24

K

Keyboard ............................28

Keys................................29

L

Laser radiation.....................73

License Agreement ...............22

M

Main Power Switch................21

Maintenance ........................69

Maintenance programs ..........59

Memory Stick.......................37

MMC...................................37

Mouse.................................27

MultiMediaCard ....................37

N

Network..............................41

Troubleshooting ................42

What is a network?............41

Noise emission.....................78

O

Operation

Keyboard .........................28

Mouse .............................27

Operational safety

Connecting .......................12

Optical disc drive..................33

Parallel interface .................. 48

Password reset file ............... 59

Power

Turning off your computer.. 24

Program bar........................ 23

Q

Quality ................................. ii

R

Recovery

Factory Settings ............... 63

Restore .............................. 63

S

SD ..................................... 37

Secure Digital...................... 37

Serial COM port ................... 48

Serial number........................ ii

Service engineers ................ 72

Set-up location ......................8

SmartMedia ........................ 37

Software uninstallation ......... 53

Sound card ......................... 39

Standards

Electrical safety ................ 77

Electromagnetic

compatibility ................. 77

FCC compliance statement . 79

Noise emission ................. 78

Start button ........................ 23

Surround sound ................... 17

T

Task bar ............................. 24

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Transporting........................69

Troubleshooting ............. 60, 66

Turn off computer ................24

TV tuner card.......................43

U

USB port .............................40

W

Warranty ............................ 80

Windows activation .............. 54

Windows

Control Panel.................... 24

Help...........................24, 49

Windows® Desktop.............. 23

Windows® Update ................ 61

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