Medion MIM 2080 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 find the informa­tion you require. Along with the Table of Contents, an Index
has been provided to help you locate information.

In addition, many application programs include extensive help
functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by
pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions are available to
you when you use the Microsoft Windows
the various application programs.

 We strongly recommend that you read the Online

Manual for your Notebook, which can be found in
the Start Menu.

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operating system or

Information about your PC

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

xp

Windows

invites you to a tour (notes on the task bar) to familiar-
ize yourself with the operating system. We listed further useful
sources of information starting on page 50.

AUDIENCE

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

DOCUMENT YOUR NOTEBOOK

It is important to document the details of your Notebook purchase
in the event you need warranty service. The serial number can be
found on the back of the Notebook:

Serial Number ......................................

Date of Purchase ......................................

Place of Purchase ......................................

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 Medion.

SERVICE

Medion is pleased to provide individualized customer service
throughout the life of your Notebook. Please feel free to contact a
customer service representative with any questions relating to
this Notebook.

Copyright© 2005 Medion®. All rights reserved. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, and Windows are regis­tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Pentium
tered trademark of Intel Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned
herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is pro­hibited.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents:

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE........................................ 1

Safety Instructions ................................................... 3

Data Security........................................................ 3

Operational Safety................................................. 4

General Safety Information..................................... 4

Important Additional Safety instructions ................... 5

CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW Drive safety.............. 6

TFT Display Safety................................................. 6

Set-Up Location .................................................... 7

Environmental conditions........................................ 7

Power Adapter ...................................................... 8

Cabling ................................................................ 9

Modem ................................................................ 9

Information about the regulatory compliance of

wireless LAN ......................................................... 9

Touch pad ............................................................ 9

Battery operation ................................................ 10

VIEWS & FIRST SETUP .............................................. 11

Views of the Notebook ............................................ 13

Scope of Delivery ................................................ 13

Open Notebook ................................................... 14

Front View.......................................................... 14

Left Side ............................................................ 15

Right Side .......................................................... 15

Rear Side ........................................................... 15

Indicators........................................................... 16

Getting Started ...................................................... 17

The Windows

MAIN COMPONENTS .................................................. 23

Power Supply......................................................... 25

On/Off button ..................................................... 25

Power Adapter .................................................... 26

Battery Operation................................................ 27

Inserting the Battery........................................ 27

Removing the battery....................................... 27

Charging the Battery........................................ 28

Discharging the Battery .................................... 28

Battery Power ................................................. 28

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Power Management ............................................. 30

Standby Mode................................................. 30

Suspend (hibernate) mode................................ 30

Display ................................................................. 31

Opening and Closing the Display............................ 31

Screen Resolution................................................ 31

Connecting an External Monitor ............................. 32

Data entry............................................................. 34

The Keyboard ..................................................... 34

Notebook-specific key combinations ................... 34

Touch pad .......................................................... 35

The Hard drive....................................................... 36

Important Directories........................................... 37

The Optical Drive.................................................... 38

Connection ......................................................... 38

Handling Discs .................................................... 38

Loading a Disc .................................................... 39

Playing Music CDs................................................ 40

Playing DVD Movies ............................................. 40

Writing CDs ........................................................ 41

The Sound Card ..................................................... 43

External Audio Ports ............................................ 43

Modem ................................................................. 44

Modem port........................................................ 44

The Network.......................................................... 45

What is a network?.............................................. 45

Fast Ethernet-Network ..................................... 45

Wireless LAN................................................... 48

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ................................ 49

Software ............................................................... 50

Getting to Know Windows XP ................................ 50

Windows

Windows

Microsoft

Windows

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XP Manual ....................................... 50

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XP Tour........................................... 50

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Interactive Training .......................... 50

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XP Help and Support ......................... 50

Software Help ..................................................... 51

Device Drivers .................................................... 51

Information about Your PC.................................... 52

Digital Signatures ................................................ 52

Windows Activation.......................................... 53

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The BIOS Set-up-Program .................................... 54

Running the BIOS Set-up.................................. 54

Navigating the BIOS Utility ............................... 54

FIRST AID ................................................................. 55

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions............................ 57

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

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

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

Password Reset Disk ............................................ 59

Windows

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Windows Update Information for Data Security .... 61

System Recovery ................................................... 62

Restoring Microsoft Windows XP ............................ 62

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

Limits of Restore Factory Settings (Restore option 3) 64

Performing the Restore..................................... 64

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

Localize the Cause............................................... 66

Check Cables and Connections .......................... 66

The Power On Self Test (POST).......................... 66

Errors And Possible Causes ............................... 67

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

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

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

Maintenance Instructions...................................... 69

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

Care of the TFT Display ........................................ 69

Transporting the Notebook.................................... 70

Securing your Notebook ................................... 71

Using a safety lock........................................... 71

Batteries and Proper Treatment............................. 72

Upgrades and Repairs .......................................... 73

Notes for Service Engineers .............................. 73

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APPENDIX ................................................................. 75

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

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

Electrical Safety .................................................. 78

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

Supplementary Information .................................. 78

ISO 13406-2 Class II ........................................... 78

FCC Compliance Statement................................... 80

Warranty .............................................................. 81

Limits of Liability ................................................. 82

Local Law ........................................................... 83

Making Copies of This Manual................................ 83

Index ................................................................... 84

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Safety and Maintenance

Subject Page

Data Security................................................. 3

Set-up Location.............................................. 7

Environmental Conditions ................................ 7

Modem ......................................................... 9

Information about the regulatory compliance

of wireless LAN Touch Pad ............................... 9

Touchpad ..................................................... 9

Battery Operation .......................................... 10

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Please follow the instructions in this section for the safe operation
of your Notebook:

• DO NOT insert objects through the slots and

• DO NOT cover the slots and openings of the

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• DO NOT open the case of the Notebook, the

battery or the power adaptor. When the case is
open there is a danger of severe electric
shock.

openings of the Notebook. This may lead to
electric shock, electrical short-circuit or fire that
will damage your Notebook.

• DO NOT allow small children to play unat-
tended with electrical equipment.

Notebook. These openings are for ventilation
purposes. Covering these vents may lead to
overheating.

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• This Notebook is NOT designed for use
within industrial environments.

DATA SECURITY

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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OPERATIONAL SAFETY

It is important to follow all of the safety instructions in this man­ual to ensure the safety of you and your Notebook.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

If you find that:

• the power cord/power adapter is worn or damaged.

• liquid is spilled on the unit.

• the Notebook fails to work properly.

• the Notebook is dropped or the housing is damaged.

You should:

• shut-down your Notebook immediately.

• remove the power cord from the socket.

• contact Customer Service.

• do not restart unless you have contacted Customer Service.

How important is the information you will be storing on your
Notebook? You need to guard against the loss of your data by
making backup copies. You can backup your data onto CD, floppy
disk, or other media such as Zip drives. It depends upon how
much data you have. In this way, if something happens to the
hard drive in your Notebook, you have another copy of your data.

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IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using any electronic equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be taken. Following the guidelines below can re­duce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury:

• Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub,
lavatory or kitchens sink, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool).

• Avoid using a telephone/modem (other than a cordless
type) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use the telephone/modem to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.

Lithium batteries cannot 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 Medion Service Center
for additional information on battery dis­posal.

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CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW DRIVE SAFETY

• CD-ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives are Laser

Class 1 devices. These lasers must remain in

their sealed casing.

• Danger — Invisible laser radiation when
open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. This
product is certified by the manufacturer to
comply with DHHS rules 21CFR, Chapter 1,
Subchapter J, applicable at date of manufac­turer. Refer to optical drive labels for addi­tional details.

• DO NOT remove the drive covers, as expo-
sure to the lasers may be harmful.

• DO NOT look directly into the laser, even
when wearing eye protection.

TFT DISPLAY SAFETY

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• To avoid damage to the TFT Display, never
open it a full 120º. Do not forcibly open it.

• In order to avoid damage to the display, do
not touch it with your fingers or sharp objects.

• Never lift the Notebook by the TFT Display;
doing so could break the hinges.

• There is a risk of injury if the TFT display
breaks. Use protective gloves to pack up

the broken pieces and contact customer ser­vice to arrange for proper disposal.

It is important to thoroughly wash your hands
after handling a broken TFT display. There is
a chance that chemicals may have been re­leased.

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• Never place objects on top of the
Notebook that would exert any
pressure on the display. There is a
danger that even slight pressure
may break the TFT display.

SET-UP LOCATION

• Keep your Notebook and all connected peripherals away from
moisture, dust, heat and direct sunlight. Failure to do so can lead
to Notebook malfunction or damage.

• It is highly recommended you do not use the Notebook outdoors.

• Operate the Notebook and all peripherals on a stable, balanced

and vibration-free surface.

• Do not leave the base of your Notebook on your lap or any part of
your body for a long period of time while the Notebook is turned
ON or is charging. The Notebook can become very warm while it
is turned on or charging and can cause discomfort or injury from
heat exposure.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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• The Notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient tempera-
ture between +41° and +104° F and at a relative humidity be­tween 30% and 70% (without condensation).

• When powered off, the Notebook can be stored at tempera-
tures between 32° and 140° F.

• Wait until the notebook has reached ambient (room) tempera-
ture before turning it on or connecting it to the power adapter.
Drastic variations in temperature and humidity can create
condensation within the PC and may cause it to short-circuit.

• For transporting the notebook keep the original packing.

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POWER ADAPTER

• Do not open the power adapter housing. When the housing is
open there is a danger of severe electric shock. It contains no
user-serviceable parts.

• The electric outlet must be in the vicinity of the Notebook and
within reach of the power adapter cables. DO NOT stretch the
power cables tightly to reach an electric outlet.

• To disconnect your Notebook from the power source, or set the
Notebook to battery operation, remove the power cord from
the Notebook’s power socket.

• Only use the Notebook with a power adaptor (
operating at AC 115V~/60 Hz. In European countries use the
Notebook at AC 220-240V~/50 Hz.
For details on power consumption, please refer to the rating
plate on the rear of your Notebook. If you are unsure of the
type of power supply available at the point of use, ask your lo­cal power company.

• Use only the supplied power cord and power adapter.

• If using an extension cord, make certain that it meets your lo-

cal safety requirements. If in doubt, consult an electrician.

• To provide additional protection against electric shock, power
surges, lightning strikes, or other electrical damage to your
Notebook, we recommend the use of a surge protector.

FSP090-1ADC21)

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CABLING

• Arrange cables so no one can walk on or trip over them.

• DO NOT place objects on any of the cables.

Caution – To reduce the risk of fire, use only
No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication cords
(applies to American Standards).

MODEM

• If your system has a modem, please make sure you connect it

to an analogue telephone line only. Connecting to a digital
PBX, a digital line designed for broadband services or ISDN, a
shared service line or a payphone will damage the modem or
the devices to which it is connected.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGULATORY

COMPLIANCE OF WIRELESS

The following low power radio equipment, which has separately been
tested and approved according R&TTE guideline (1999/5/EC), is bundled
with this notebook:

-Wireless LAN

These radio devices are marked individually with the CE mark. The decla­rations of conformity of these radio devices are available under

www.medion.com/conformity.

LAN

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TOUCH PAD

Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to
operate the touch pad. Because the touch pad is electrostatic sen­sitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. Using a pen
or other object can damage the touch pad or cause the Notebook
to malfunction.

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BATTERY OPERATION

To extend the life and power of your battery and guarantee se­cure operation, the instructions below should be followed:

• Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or
heat for long periods.

• Do not dispose of the battery by fire as they
may explode. Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.

• Do not open the battery housing; it contains no
user-serviceable parts.

• Disregarding these instructions will lead to dam-

age and under some circumstances may even
cause the battery to explode.

• Keep the battery away from electrically conductive materials, chemi-
cal substances and cleaning agents.

• Only use the originally supplied power adapter to charge the
battery.

• Fully discharge the battery before recharging it.

• Replace the battery only with the same type or an equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer.

• Charge the battery only until the battery charging light goes out.
Also, refer to the instructions under "Charging the Battery" on
page 28 for instructions on checking the battery level.

• Only change the battery when the unit is switched off.

• Batteries are classified as special waste and should always be

disposed of properly. Contact Customer Service for more details.

• Keep batteries away from children at all times.

• Use only the batteries and power adapter/cord indicated in this

manual.

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Views & first setup

Subject Page

Scope of delivery................................................ 13

Open Notebook .................................................. 14

Front View......................................................... 14

Left Side ........................................................... 15

Right Side ......................................................... 15

Rear Side .......................................................... 15

Power and Status Indicators ................................ 16

Getting started .................................................. 17

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SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Notebook

Battery

Power pack with mains lead (FSP065-AAC)

Modem cable

External optical drive with separate Y USB cable

Application-/Support-Disc

Microsoft Windows® XP Recovery Disc + manual

Instruction manual

Warranty card

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OPEN NOTEBOOK

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1 - TFT display (Ö p. 31)

2 - Battery charge indicator

(Ö p. 16)

3 - Power supply indicator (Ö p. 16)

4 - Wireless LAN indicator (Ö p. 16)

5 - Power ON/OFF

(Ö p. 25)

6 - Stereo speaker
7 - Keyboard (Ö p. 34)
8 - Touch pad (Ö p. 35)
9 - Device indicators (Ö p. 16)

FRONT VIEW

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12 - Display catch (Ö p. 31)

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LEFT SIDE

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11 12 13 14 15 12

11 - Power socket (Ö p. 26)

12 - USB 2.0 port

13 - Audio Out (Ö p. 43)

14 - Microphone (Ö p. 43)

15 - LAN port (RJ-45)

(Ö p. 49)

(Ö p. 45)

RIGHT SIDE

16 - Modem port (RJ-11) (Ö p. 44)

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17 - Kensington® lock (Ö p. 71)

18 - External monitor (Ö p. 32)

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INDICATORS

LED's indicate the power and operating system states of the
Notebook. The meaning of each LED is:

BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR

Below you will see the different meanings of this LED in
various situations:

On Battery is charging.
Blinking Battery is low.
Off Battery is not charging.

POWER SUPPLY INDICATOR

Below you will see the different meanings of the LED in
various situations:

Off The system is powered off or is in Hipernate

On The notebook is in full operation.

mode.

WIRELESS LAN

This LED wuld be lit when the wireless LAN function is ac­tivated. (optional feature)

ACCESS INDICATOR

This LED lights or flashes when the Notebook is
accessing the hard disk.

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NUM LOCK

This LED lights when NUM-Lock has been activated [Fn+NumLk].
It sets the keyboard so that numbers are assigned to certain
characters, simplifying numerical data input.

CAPITAL LOCK

This LED lights when CAPS-Lock has been activated. This sets
the keyboard to capital letters.

SCROLL LOCK

This LED indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard
is activated

[Fn+ScrLk]. The Scroll Lock key has different

functions depending on the software you are
using.

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Before you get started using your notebook, first take a few mo­ments to read the important section on Safety.

This Notebook comes with software fully pre-installed. You do
not have to install any of the CDs supplied. However, with many
programs (e.g., telephone CDs or encyclopaedias) it is necessary
to insert the corresponding CD to access the data that is stored on
it. The software will prompt you to do this when necessary.

Step 1

• Before starting the Notebook please insert the battery.

• Open the display by pushing the latch-trip (10) to the right

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If the battery level is insufficient, connect the
power adapter.

with your thumb and then open the display up to the re­quired position with your thumbs and forefingers.

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• Switch the Notebook on by operating the On/Off switch

(5)

. The Notebook will start and then run through various

phases.

Note: Make sure there is no bootable CD (e.g.,
the Recovery CD) in the CD-ROM drive. Such
disks will prevent the operating system from
loading off the hard drive.

Your operating system is finished loading when a welcome screen is
shown on your display.

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Step 2

The greeting procedure will guide you through a series of dialogue
boxes. The information in each dialogue box will explain the steps
that need to be taken.

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Should you have any questions just click on

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Enter Personal Details

In one of the initial start-up dialog boxes a request will appear on
the screen for you to enter your personal details. Please enter the
requested information in the white input fields. You can select the
fields by clicking on them with the mouse. When you press Enter,
or click on the Continue button you progress to the next window.

License Agreement

The greeting procedure also displays the license agreement. Please
read this 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 on the right side of the screen to move down­wards until you have reached the end of the document. You ac­cept the agreement by clicking on the “I accept the agreement”
option field. Only by doing so will you be entitled to use the prod­uct under lawful terms and conditions and be entitled to open the
sealed Windows

Step 3

After the login procedure the Windows
screen. This can be adjusted so that the screen of your computer
looks different.

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THE WINDOWS

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After the login procedure the Windows® XP desktop appears on
your screen. (Your desktop might not look exactly like the one
shown here.)

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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. For more in­formation, click Windows

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2. Program Bar

The most commonly used software programs are listed here.

3. All Programs

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

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4. Information about your PC

Click this button to receive important information about your
Notebook as well as valuable hints and additional assistance.

5. Turn Off Computer

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Click this button to shut down Windows

XP and the Note-

book.

6. Task Bar

Here you receive information and status reports about Win-

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XP and which programs are running.

7. Desktop Icons

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

8. Logged in User

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

9. Control Panel

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

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options for configuring your Notebook.

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10. Windows

XP Help

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

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Main Components

Subject Page

Power Supply ................................................. 26

Display .........................................................31

Data Entry ..................................................... 34

The Hard Drive .............................................. 36

The Optical Drive ........................................... 38

The Sound Card ............................................ 43

Modem ........................................................ 44

The Network .................................................45

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ................. 49

Software ...................................................... 50

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ON/OFF BUTTON

The On/Off button (5) is used to power up/down the Notebook.

The power supply indicator
status
puter using the operating system. This is the same as clicking Start
then Turn Off Computer. If the button is held down for longer than
4 seconds, it will force the notebook to power down without going
through the operating system shut down process. This may be useful
if your computer has crashed or stalled.

(Ö p. 16). Pressing the button briefly will turn off your com-

gives information on the operating

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WARNING! Do not switch off your Notebook
while the hard disk or the optical drive is run­ning and the corresponding media activity
LEDs are lit. Otherwise data may be lost. To
protect the hard disk you should always wait for
20 seconds after powering down the Notebook
before powering it up again.

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POWER ADAPTER

Your Notebook is supplied with a universal AC power adapter,
which automatically adjusts to the available power source. The
following levels are supported: AC 100-240V~/ 50-60 Hz.
Please follow the power supply safety instructions found on
page 8.

The power adapter is connected via a power cord to an AC outlet.
The DC power lead from the power adapter is connected to the left
side of the Notebook

The adapter provides the Notebook with power and also charges the
battery. The power supply indicators of the Notebook (see page 16)
provide details on the operating state. The battery is also being
charged when you are working on your Notebook with the power
adapter.

The power adapter is still live if the Notebook is not connected
with it. You should therefore unplug the power adapter from the
outlet if it is not connected to the Notebook.

(11).

WARNING! Use only the power adapter and
power cord supplied with your Notebook.

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BATTERY OPERATION

In order to extend the life and power of your battery, and to guar­antee reliable operation, it is essential that the safety instructions
on page 10 are followed.

INSERTING THE BATTERY

Push the battery pack into the intake. The contacts must point to
the direction of the Notebook during this. Push the rechargeable
battery until it obviously locks audibly.

REMOVING THE BATTERY

Push the security latch-trip n on the underside of your Notebook
to the right. Push the ejection bar o to the left and pull the bat­tery pack out of the battery compartment at the same time.
Please pay attention to the safety notes from page 10 during the
storage and handling of the rechargeable battery.

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WARNING! Do not remove the battery while

the Notebook is running on battery power.
You increase the possibility of losing data.

WARNING! Take care that the contacts at the
accumulator and the notebook computer are
not damaged or dirty when storing the accu­mulator or using the notebook. This could lead
to malfunctioning.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

The battery is charged via the power adapter. If the power
adapter is connected, it charges the battery automatically,
whether the Notebook is turned on or not.

When the Notebook is switched off, full charging takes a few
hours. If the Notebook is switched on, the charging process takes
a significantly shorter time. You will find the meaning of the load
checking display on page 16. However, it is recommended that
from time to time you discharge the battery completely and re­charge it afterwards with the Notebook switched off. You can dis­charge the battery without losing data, if you turn your notebook
on without using any application and no power adapter. As soon
as the battery is empty your notebook will enter the hibernate
mode. We recommend doing this procedure every time you think
the battery power is losing efficiency. You will find the meaning of

the battery supply indicator

on page 16.

DISCHARGING THE BATTERY

Operate the Notebook by means of the rechargeable battery until
it switches off automatically because of the low battery charge.

Do not switch the Notebook off, even if a warning appears on the
display. Deactivate all the Energy Options in the System Con-
trol, above all Alarms and Energy Models. Don’t forget to safe­guard your open files at the correct time, in order to avoid a po­tential loss of data.

BATTERY POWER

A fully charged Li-Ion battery will provide power for some hours of
operation. However, the battery life will vary according to how the
power saving functions are set, the way you work, the size of the
main memory and the display type.

When working in Windows an audible warning alert will sound as
soon as the battery level drops below a set minimum value. When
this happens, the processing power is reduced in order to save power.

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NOTE: Battery warning signals and "Low­Battery" mode will be heard immediately when
the power pack is first connected.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL

In order to check the current level of the battery, move the cursor
over the power symbol in the taskbar.

When in battery mode, a battery symbol is displayed:

Further information on power settings can be obtained by double
clicking on the symbol.

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NOTE: If you ignore the warning signal when the
battery level is low, your Notebook goes into sus­pend mode. (Depending on the BIOS/OS setting
this will be Save-to-Disk or Save-to-RAM).

WARNING! If the battery is empty, your data

will not be retained for long in Standby/Save-to­RAM mode.

WARNING! Never remove the battery while the
Notebook is switched on or if the Notebook has
not yet gone into suspend mode, as this may
lead to loss of data.

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POWER MANAGEMENT

Your Notebook offers automatic and modifiable power saving
functions that you can use to maximize battery life and reduce
overall operating costs. The power saving modes are known as
standby mode and suspend (hibernate) mode.

STANDBY MODE

When in standby mode, the contents of the RAM of your Notebook
are preserved while practically all other components of your Note­book are shut down, reducing your power consumption to a mini­mum. By pressing any key on the keypad, you can bring your
Notebook back to the fully operational state. You will restart at
precisely the line in which you were working prior to the interrup­tion. The computer takes less time to go into and come out of
standby mode, but uses more power than suspend (hibernate)
mode.

SUSPEND (HIBERNATE) MODE

The hibernate mode is an alternative to a complete shutdown of
the Notebook. In this mode all data from RAM (system and
graphic data) are copied to the hard disk as a file. As soon as the
data has been safely saved, the Notebook powers down. When
the Notebook is switched on again, this file is written back to RAM
by the BIOS. In a few moments the Notebook is in the exact state
as when it was last used. If while working on a document the
Notebook is closed (assuming the correct ACPI setting), the Note­book saves the data in RAM for you automatically. You will restart
at precisely the line in which you were working prior to the inter­ruption. The computer uses no power while it is in suspend (hi­bernate) mode, but it takes a little longer for the computer to go
into and come out of hibernation compared to standby.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPLAY

A display catch (10) keeps the display closed when the Notebook
is not in use.

To open, use your thumbs to press the bar, then lift the display
with your thumbs and index finger and position it as desired.

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The opening and closing of the display can be assigned various
functions via the Power management feature. For example, the
Notebook can be programmed to power down when the display is
closed.

WARNING! The display should not be opened
fully to 120°. Do not try to forcibly open it.

SCREEN RESOLUTION

The integral screen has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
Using a higher resolution can lead to distortion of the display,
especially with text. Using a lower resolution may cause the
display to use only a portion of the screen area.

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CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR

The Notebook has a VGA port (18) for connecting an external
monitor. To connect and configure an external monitor:

1. Shut down your notebook.

2. Connect the video signal cable of the external monitor to
the VGA port of the Notebook

3. Connect the external monitor to the electrical socket,
power it up and start your notebook.

There are two options for setting up an external monitor:

1. Clone your Desktop

(18).

Press <Fn> + <F5> to activate the external monitor.
The notebook display will be switched off. Adjust the dis­play settings following the external monitor specification.

Press <Fn> + <F5> once more and both displays are
switched on.

Press <Fn> + <F5> again to deactivate the external
monitor. The notebook display will be switched on.

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2. Extend your Desktop

This option does not support the key combination <Fn>
+ <F5>.

Right click anywhere on your desktop and select “Prop­erties” to start the "Display Properties" program.

• Select the "Settings" tab and left click on the second
display n.

• Check the option “extend my Windows desktop
onto this monitor” o and press “ok”.

• To deactivate the extension uncheck the option “ex-
tend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.

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You can change the resolution and colour depth for either display
in this screen. However, you may have to decrease the depth of
colour if you increase the resolution since the video memory has a
limited capacity.

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By dual assignment of certain keys you have the same range of
functions available to you as with a normal Windows keyboard.
Some functions are input using the Fn key, which is normal on
notebook computers.

NOTEBOOK-SPECIFIC KEY COMBINATIONS

Combination Description

Switches the wireless LAN on and off.

Decreases the volume.

Increases the volume.

Toggles the display screen between internal
monitor, external monitor and simultaneous dis­play.

Reduces screen brightness.

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Enhances screen brightness.

Switches the loudspeakers on / off.

Switches the backlight off to save power. Press­ing any key switches the backlight on again.

Power saving functions. This key combination is
set to power down by default. To adjust this
key to your own needs go to display properties
in power saving.

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TOUCH PAD

The touch pad’s primary function is to move the cursor around or
select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip
instead of a mouse. It is positioned in front of the keyboard
The pointer follows the direction which is specified by moving your
finger or thumb over the touch pad.

DO NOT use a ball-point pen or other object on the touch pad, as
this could damage or cause a malfunction of your touch pad.

Below the touch pad are the left and right mouse buttons which
can be used as on a normal mouse.

You can scroll over the screen with the control field (optional).But
you can also make a click or a double click directly with the
Touchpad, by giving its surface a light tap once or twice briefly.

You will find a wide number of useful settings that will make your
daily work easier under the ‘Mouse’ Point in the Windows
control.

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

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

Whenever the computer is accessing the hard disk, the corre­sponding LED

If you are looking for a file on the hard drive and you know the
name, go to Search on the Start menu to find the file. Following is
some general information on where you might find some common
files.

Usually your hard drive is divided into several partitions, as shown
below. The partitions of your hard drive may vary from what is
shown here.

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Local Disk C: Windows XP

BOOT D: Drivers for internal PC components

Recover E: Restore software

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

Software programs
Your documents

Installation files for software that came with
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IMPORTANT DIRECTORIES

The most important directories preinstalled on your Notebook are
shown below. These directories may vary from what is shown
here.

Caution: Don't delete files unless you know what they are. Win­dows XP might require these files for your computer to operate
correctly. Also, do not alter or resize the partitions – this will
make it difficult to restore your Notebook to the factory settings.

C:\ This is the main hard disk drive partition for your Notebook.

It is where your program files, settings, and documents are
stored, as well as files necessary for running Windows XP.

C:\Program Files Includes files belonging to software pro-

grams.

C:\Windows The main directory for Windows XP.

C:\Documents and Settings Includes the settings and docu-

ments for all users.

D:\ Includes files for restoring hardware components and soft-

ware programs.

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D:\Driver Drivers for internal Notebook components.

D:\Tools Includes installation files for software that came with

your Notebook.

E:\ Includes files for restoring the entire Notebook to working

order.

E:\Recover Includes the files needed to perform a system re-

store.

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Your Notebook will be supplied an external optical drive as op­tional equipment. This can be a CD/, DVD/, CD-RW, a combina­tion drive (DVD/ and CD-RW support) or a DVD rewriter. Please
take the precise information about the device from the packaging.

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1. Connect the plain end of the USB cable to the back USB in­terface of the optical drive.

2. Now connect both USB connectors of the cable to the
Notebook, in order to provide the drive with electricity.

3. Your optical drive will be recognized by the operating sys­tem and ready for operation.

HANDLING DISCS

To maintain the life of CD and DVD discs, observe these guide­lines.

• Avoid radiation by direct sunlight (UVA/UVB).

• Avoid scratches and damage to the disc surface.

• Avoid extreme temperatures.

• Do not attach labels or paper to DVD discs.

• Do not use record-cleaning or anti-static agents to clean

your discs.

We also recommend that you avoid specially shaped discs such as
hearts or polygons, or discs that are not standard size. Do not use
warped or cracked discs as they may cause damage to your drive.

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LOADING A DISC

 Tip: Do not place protective foils or other stickers

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.

This computer features a slot-loading optical drive.

1. To insert a disc into the optical drive, gently push the disc
into the slot and the drive will lock the disc in place and
pull it inside.

2. Gently push the tray in to close it.

Many discs automatically start when they are loaded and launch a
playback software program. In some cases you might need to
start a program (for example, a DVD player program).

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PLAYING MUSIC CDS

Windows Media Player and MusicMatch Jukebox can be used to
play music CDs. Please refer to the documentation for these pro­grams to decide which program you would like to use.

PLAYING DVD MOVIES

To play DVD movies on your Notebook, you need a DVD playback
software program, such as CyberLink’s award-winning PowerDVD.
To play DVD movies using this software, insert a movie DVD into
the DVD-ROM or DVD-RW drive, then click Start, then All Pro-
grams and select PowerDVD.

In spite of the high storage capability of the DVD, the data must
be extremely compressed in order for a complete feature film to
be stored. This extreme compression combined with exceptional
picture quality is provided by the MPEG2 image coding method on
the DVD. This places high demands on the Notebook’s processor,
so when playing a DVD please close all other applications. To in­crease Notebook performance, you may also wish to purchase a
plug-in MPEG2 decoder card, which has its own decompression
processor and will thus free the Notebook’s processor.

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NOTE: The decoding software included with your
Notebook 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.

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WRITING CDS

You can use your CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive to write ("burn")
data and music CDs.

A data CD is a compact disc (CD) used to store PC data (for exam­ple, files and folders you have on your hard disk).

A music, or audio, CD is a compact disc (CD) used to record music
that you can play on your home or car stereo CD player. Using a
CD-R instead of a CD-RW for music CDs will help ensure a greater
level of compatibility with conventional CD-players.

There are several different options for burning CDs. The first step
for using any of these options is to insert a blank recordable CD
into your combo drive.

Nero Burning ROM can create different types of audio, video, and
data CDs quickly and easily. Click Start, then All Programs, then
Nero, then Nero OEM to access Nero Burning ROM. Follow the
step-by-step instructions given by the software wizard to create a CD.

Windows XP includes functionality for quickly and easily creating
data CDs:

1. Select the files or folders you would like to write to your CD.
To select more than one file, hold down the CTRL key while
you click the files you want.

2. In the File and Folder Tasks menu on the left (Picture Tasks if
the files are located in My Pictures), click Copy this file, Copy
this folder, or Copy the selected items. If you do not see
the File and Folder Tasks menu, select Tools on the main
menu, then Folder Options. Under Tasks on the General tab,
select Show common tasks in folders.

3. In the Copy Items dialog box, click the CD-RW, and then click
Copy.

4. Double-click My Computer, then the CD-RW. Windows dis­plays a temporary area where the files are held before they
are copied to the CD. Verify that the files and folders that you
intend to copy to the CD appear under Files Ready to be Writ­ten to the CD.

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5. Under CD Writing Tasks, click Write these files to CD. Win­dows displays the CD Writing Wizard. Follow the instructions in
the wizard.

Music jukebox and media player programs (such as Windows Me­dia Player) often offer alternatives for burning audio CDs. Refer to
the help within the program for more information.

You can also purchase third-party CD burning software for writing
files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
More information about copying CDs reliably can be found in the
“Technical Reference” section of this manual under “CD Facts.”

WARNING! Unless you own the copyright or

the permission of the owner of the copyright,
unapproved copying of copyrighted CDs or DVDs
violates national and/or international laws and
can result in serious punishment.

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Your Notebook has an integrated stereo sound card (on-board)
with 16-bit and 3D spatial sound effects (3D). The sound card is
compatible with the industry standard Sound Blaster and Micro-
soft Sound System Version 2.0. This guarantees optimal sup­port for all popular programs and games.

If you wish to alter the base volume, click on the loudspeaker
symbol in the task bar. A double click opens the sound mixer.

By means of the key combinations
possibility to regulate the volume.

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EXTERNAL AUDIO PORTS

Your Notebook has a loudspeaker, so you can always playback
sounds without additional equipment. The connection of a Hi-Fi
system increases the sound quality significantly. The use of the
external connections gives you a good opportunity to connect your
notebook to external devices.

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Audio Out

Microphone In

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 For sound reproduction via exter-

nal stereo equipment such as
loudspeakers (active) or head­phones.

 For recording via an external mi-

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The modem is fitted with an RJ-11 interface, into which a stan­dard telephone lead can be plugged.

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voltage levels of digital telephone systems
such PBX or lines such as ISDN or Broadband
services.

MODEM PORT

Insert one end of the RJ11-connection (telephone plug connector)
into the modem/network interface
logue telephone socket that is easily accessible.

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NOTE: Do not place the Notebook in Suspend
(or Sleep) mode if you are connected to your
Internet provider, since this will cause the mo­dem connection to be lost.

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WHAT IS A NETWORK?

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

Here are some practical examples:

• You can exchange E-mail and manage appointments in an office.

• Users can share a printer in a network and save their data on

a central server.

• Users can share one modem among computers for Internet
access.

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

FAST ETHERNET-NETWORK

Your PC has a Fast Ethernet Network connection. You can use this
to connect to a network.

Connect one end to the RJ45 connection (Western plug) at the
network interface of your Notebook
another PC or a hub/switch.

(15) and the other to

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The Windows XP Help and Support Centre offers extensive infor­mation about networking your PC. You can access this information
by clicking on Start, then Help.

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WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR NETWORKING?

Some requirements have to be fulfilled to successfully network
computers:

1. The Notebook must have a network card that supports the
same network technology as the other computers on the net­work. Unless otherwise quoted, your Notebook will support
the current Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbit) standard.

2. The network cards must be connected. You need a Shielded
Twisted Pair-cable (CAT5) that has an RJ-45-connector.

- If you want to directly connect two PCs you need a Cross-

Link cable.

- If more PCs must be connected you need a supplementary

distributor (Hub or Switch) and a Patch cable.

3. All connected PCs need a network operating system. Win­dows

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can act as a network operating system.

4. All networked PCs must speak the same “language” to under­stand one another. They use protocols for this purpose. The
setting of protocols, therefore, must be the same for all net­worked PCs.

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TROUBLESHOOTING WITHIN THE NETWORK

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.

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For further hints on troubleshooting search for “network errors” in
Windows Help and Support.

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WIRELESS LAN

Wireless LAN is an optional feature. This function allows you to
create a wireless network link with an access point or directly with
another wireless-enabled PC.

Using the keys
less LAN function and the corresponding LED for WLAN

(Ö p. 34) you can enable or disable the wire-

(Ö p. 16)

will light.

 ATTENTION: Make sure the Wireless LAN option is

switched OFF in any environment where it might in­terfere with critical and sensitive devices, e.g., on
aircraft, in hospitals and other medical centres, etc.

CONDITIONS

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 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 or Internet Service Provider 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 which is also compatible with the IEEE 802.11b stan­dard. The standard 802.11a is not supported.

If encrypted transmission us used, this must operate according to
the same principle on all devices. Encryption is a method of
protecting the network from unauthorized access.

The transmission speed (max. 11 Mbps) can vary according to the
distance and loading of the partner.

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USB ports provide an easy way to connect many peripheral de­vices to your PC. You can use any USB device with any USB port.
4 USB ports
your convenience.

Some USB devices require that you reinstall software drivers
when you connect the device to a different USB port than the one
originally used. This can be avoided by always using the device
with the same USB port. Devices connected directly to the USB
bus should not draw more than 500 mA. Should the devices need
more power than this, it will be necessary to provide a powered
hub. The data transfer speed is 1.5 Mbit or 12 Mbit, depending on
the device connected

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There are many kinds of help and information for using your PC.
This section tells you where to get help with the Microsoft

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GETTING TO KNOW WINDOWS XP

WINDOWS

This printed manual provides general information about the oper­ating system. We recommend that all beginning users or users of
previous versions of Windows
found with the CDs in the accessory box that came with your PC.

WINDOWS

Windows® XP includes a tour that you can take to familiarize yourself
with the operating system. This tour can usually be found by clicking
on the Start menu. You can also find the tour by selecting All Pro-

grams, then Accessories.

MICROSOFT

Training is the most powerful way to acquire skills that help you
perform a specific task efficiently. On the Start menu, choose All

Programs, choose Accessories, and then choose Microsoft
Interactive Training.

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XP HELP AND SUPPORT

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An answer to almost every question can be found in this program.
You’ll find it in the Start menu.

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SOFTWARE HELP

Many software programs incorporate extensive help functions. As
a general rule, you can access help functions by pressing F1 on
the keyboard. Many software programs include Help as an option
on the menu at the top of the screen or window. They may also
provide an icon (or icons) with a question mark on them that you
can click to access more information.

The software included with the Notebook was pre-installed at the
factory.

During software installations, important files can be changed or even
deleted. Medion recommends that you set a Windows

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XP recovery

point before installing software (p. 64).

For specific installation information, refer to the documentation
that came with the software program. Here is a typical installation
procedure.

1. Load the software program installation disc in the combo drive.

2. Most installer programs start automatically after a few moments.

If the installer program does not start automatically, you can manu­ally start it by double-clicking My Computer, and then double-clicking
the drive letter where you loaded the software program installation
disc.

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Follow the instructions given by the program.

DEVICE DRIVERS

If you install external devices, such as printers or digital cameras,
you may also need to install device drivers. The drivers will be in­cluded with your peripheral devices. These are occasionally updated
by the manufacturer. Check with the manufacturer of your periph­eral device to find out if you have the most recent version of your
device drivers.

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INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PC

Clicking on Start and then on Information about your PC will
bring up more extensive information about your PC, as well as
useful links to software tools and other resources. It also contains
any last minute information about your PC that may not be in­cluded in this manual.

DIGITAL SIGNATURES

When installing software or drivers, you may receive the message
“The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo
testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.” Although the
software lacks the digital signature, it may work properly. Click on
“Tell me why this testing is important” to get detailed information.
Click on “Continue Anyway” to continue to install your software.

To set file signature verification options for Windows XP:

1. Click Start, then Control Panel. Double-click System.

2. On the Hardware tab, select Driver Signing.

3. Under File Signature Verification, select one of the
following:

Ignore allows all device drivers and software to be installed
on this PC regardless of whether they have a digital signature.

Warn displays a warning message when you attempt to install
a software program or device driver without a digital signa­ture.

Block prevents installation programs from installing device
drivers without a digital signature.

If you are logged on to your PC as an administrator, you can click
Apply setting as system default to apply the selected setting
as the default for all users of your PC.

WARNING! During software installation im­portant files can be changed or deleted. To
avoid problems in using older files after instal­lation, make sure to safeguard your hard disk.

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WINDOWS ACTIVATION

Microsoft is committed to the protection of intellectual property
rights and the reduction of software piracy. Windows XP contains
software-based product activation technology. Your copy of Win­dows XP has already been activated for your Notebook. However,
product activation is needed if some components of your Note­book have been replaced or you use non-authorized BIOS. If nec­essary, you can activate Windows XP as often as needed.

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 that runs with a special Product-ID. However, activa­tion needs your unique Product ID that can be found on the Cer-
tificate of Authenticity sticker on your Notebook housing. When
you call, please inform the agent that you are running an OEM
(SLP) version of the software.

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THE BIOS SET-UP-PROGRAM

In BIOS setup (Basic Configuration) there are a number of config­urable parameter settings available for your Notebook. For exam­ple, you can change the operating mode of the interfaces, security
features or power management.

WARNING! The Notebook is factory pre-set to
guarantee optimum operation. Only modify the
parameters if necessary and if you are familiar
with the configuration options.

RUNNING THE BIOS SET-UP

You can only run the BIOS configuration program at system start­up. If the Notebook has already started, power it down and then
up again. Press the F2 function key in order to start the BIOS­SET-UP.

NAVIGATING THE BIOS UTILITY

There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System
Settings, Start up Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration,
System Security and Load Default Settings.

To enter a menu, highlight the item using the cursor up/down
keys; then press Enter.

While in a menu, follow these instructions:

- Press the cursor up/down keys to move between parameters.

- Press the cursor left/right keys to change the value of a pa-

rameter.

- Press Esc while you are in any of the menus to return to the
main menu.

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Subject Page

FAQ.............................................................. 57

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

System Recovery ........................................... 62

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

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

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

... several components are replaced by others.

... your installed 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
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How do I perform a data backup?

Use the program Backup for this.

It is important that you follow the operating instruc­tions of these programs.

Make a backup and another backup of selected data
to an external medium (CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD­RW, SD card, etc.), to familiarize yourself with the
technique.

A backup is unsuitable if you are not able to recover
the data, the medium (floppy disk, CD-R, etc.) is
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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 62 con­cerning the possible alternatives.

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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system. You will find additional information on these programs in the
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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.

Both programs are found in Accessories/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 disk main­tenance programs such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk
Cleanup. The program System Information can also be helpful
since it gives you detailed information about your system configu­ration. You will find these programs in Accessories/System

Tools.

PASSWORD RESET DISK

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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. Windows Help describes how to create
a password-reset disk.

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WINDOWS

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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 notebook
when downloading the updates.

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Before performing a recovery, you should review the “Trouble­shooting” section in this manual to see if you can resolve the
problem. If not, it is possible that a software file required by Win­dows XP to operate the computer was damaged or deleted. If this
is the case, there are basically two strategies for recovery.

• Restoring your system using Windows XP System

Restore

This type of recovery is usually very quick and will solve most
typical problems that occur after an unsuccessful installation
of an application, device, or driver has caused instability in the
system.

• Restoring your system using the Application & Support

Disc provided by Medion and powered by Symantec

There are several options for recovery available using the
Application & Support Disc, including the ability to restore you
entire system to its original factory settings.

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RESTORING MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP

Windows XP System Restore allows you to set "recovery points."
This feature enables you to take a snapshot of the current system
configuration, which you can return to should an application, de­vice, or driver cause instability in the system.

While Windows XP automatically creates recovery points, you can
also set them manually. In addition, you can configure the maxi­mum amount of memory used for this.

To use System Restore to set recovery points or restore your sys­tem, click the Start menu, then choose All Programs, then
choose Accessories, then choose System Tools, then choose
System Restore. Select the task that you would like to perform
and follow the on screen instructions. For detailed information
refer to Windows XP Help and Support.

System Restore includes various functions to help ensure that
your Notebook and installed applications and devices work cor­rectly. These functions assist you in solving the problems which
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proper functioning of Windows XP, and your software and devices.
The restore function you use depends on the type of problem or error.

In general, it is a good idea to set a recovery point before install­ing a new software program or driver. If the system becomes un­stable during or after the installation, you can usually return to a
workable configuration without deleting newly created documents.
If Windows XP System Restore does not solve your problem refer
to the next section, System Restore powered by Symantec.

SYSTEM RESTORE POWERED BY SYMANTEC

If your system is not functioning properly and Windows XP Sys­tem Restore did not solve the problem, then you should use the
Application Support Disc provided by Medion to restore your sys­tem. This recovery mode provides several options.

There are three options for restoring your system:

1. Recovery of start-up files
Use this option to restore the start-up files. This option is
most useful when a virus has corrupted certain files necessary
for your computer to boot. It is executed very quickly.

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2. Recovery of system and driver files
This option will copy the original system and driver files to
your hard disk. This feature shouldn’t affect your personal
files and settings. However, we recommend that you first
back up your personal data just to be safe.

3. Restoring the factory settings
This recovery will reset your system to its condition at
delivery. ALL DATA ON YOUR LOCAL DISC (C:) DRIVE WILL
BE ERASED. If possible, back up your personal data to
external media before performing this restore.

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LIMITS OF RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS (RESTORE OPTION 3)

Any changes made to the original factory configuration (for exam­ple, settings for your display, printers, network, or Internet con­nection) will be overwritten by this restoration.

Any software that you installed after purchasing the computer will
be erased and will need to be reinstalled.

Everything on the C:\Local Disk partition will be erased. This
includes all of your documents and settings.

Tampering with the Recover (E:) hard disk drive or its contents
will make it more difficult to restore your Notebook. Do not alter,
resize, or delete the Recover (E:) hard disk drive. Also, do not
alter or delete the files on the Recover (E:) hard disk drive. We
strongly recommend that you do not store any files, folders, or
programs on the Recover (E:) hard disk drive.

PERFORMING THE RESTORE

Each step of the restore replaces an increasing number of files on
your hard drive, and therefore takes longer to finish. We recom­mend that you attempt each of the restore options in order, start­ing with “Recovery of start-up files.” After finishing each restore
option, you should test your system to see if it has solved your
problem. If the problem persists, then try the next restore option.

To make selections in the restore program, use the up and down
arrow keys to highlight the option you would like to select, and
then press enter to make the selection.

1. Copy your data files to external media (such as a floppy
disk, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, or flash card) BEFORE you
continue!

2. Insert the “Application & Support” disc and restart (reboot) the
Notebook.

Caution: Do not use the “Medion Product Recovery” CD-ROM
(a Windows XP CD for restoring Windows XP itself) for restora­tion purposes. This disc does not restore the original factory
setup of the Notebook.

3. Select the option “Boot from CD-ROM” from the first screen.

4. Use the arrow keys to read through the license agreement,
and then press the Esc key to proceed.

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Enter to proceed.

6. Select option 1, 2, or 3 to perform a restore (the types of
restore are described earlier in this chapter). Select option 4.
Reboot to cancel the restore process.

7. The next screen shows information about the type of restore
that you have chosen. Select either Abort or Back to return
to the previous screen, or select Finish to execute the
restore.

8. When the restore is completed, it automatically restarts the
Notebook. Remove and store the Application & Support disc.

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LOCALIZE THE CAUSE

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

CHECK CABLES AND CONNECTIONS

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

¾ In battery mode, connect the Notebook to the power adapter

and ensure that the battery is charged up.

¾ If you are operating the Notebook with the power adapter,

check the electrical socket, power cord and all switches in the
circuit of the electrical socket.

¾ Switch off the Notebook and check all cable connections.

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

THE POWER ON SELF TEST (POST)

The Power On Self Test (POST) is executed during each boot
process to test the memory, motherboard, display, keyboard and
other components. If the Notebook does not pass the POST but
beeps several times, or if the screen remains blank, call your
Notebook support technician.

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ERRORS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

The display is blank:

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

The Notebook switches off during operation.

- The rechargeable battery could be empty. Connect the Note­book by means of the mains adapter and charge the re­chargeable battery.

The Notebook cannot be switched off.

- Operate the Notebook by means of the rechargeable battery
and check that it has been correctly inserted and charged.

Wrong Date and Time:

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

No data can be accessed from the optical Drive:

- Check whether the CD is inserted correctly.

- Is the CD-ROM displayed in Windows Explorer? If so, test an-

other CD.

The Fn+F5 key combination does not react

- The second monitor is activated under Display Characteris­tics. Select it by removing the tick from Extend Windows
Desktop to this Monitor.

The WLAN connection does not function

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- You must press the

key combination, in order to acti­vate the WLAN connection, and the corresponding display
must be illuminated

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

If the suggestions in the above section have not solved your prob­lem, please contact customer care and we will attempt to help you
solve the problem. Before you call, 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

have this available.

DRIVER SUPPORT

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

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

This section provides information on the proper maintenance and
care of your Notebook. Following these measures can extend its
lifetime.

CLEANING AND CARE

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

• Warning! There are no user-serviceable or
user-cleanable parts inside the Notebook
housing. Never open the Notebook housing.

• DO NOT use any solvents, corrosive or gase-
ous cleaning agents.

• DO NOT use CD-ROM cleaning disks or simi-
lar products that clean the lens of the laser to
clean your CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW
drive.

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• Only use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean the Notebook.

CARE OF THE TFT DISPLAY

• Always close the Notebook when not in use. Avoid touching or
scratching the surface of the screen as it is easily damaged.

• Make sure that no water drops are allowed to remain on the
screen. Water can cause permanent discoloration.

• Clean the screen with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.

• Do not expose the screen to bright sunlight or ultraviolet radia-

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TRANSPORTING THE NOTEBOOK

Please use the following guidelines when transporting the Notebook:

• Switch off the Notebook. This will prevent damage to the hard
disk. When the Notebook is turned off, the hard disk heads
are moved into a safe area.

• Remove any CDs and floppy disks. This will prevent damage
to the disks or to the drive heads.

• Close the Notebook and ensure that the cover locks shut.

• Always use the Notebook carrying case. This helps to protect

the Notebook from dirt, moisture, jolts and scratches.

• Fully charge your battery and any spare batteries immediately
before a long journey.

• Should you need to ship your Notebook, always use the origi-
nal packaging and make certain the shipper knows the con­tents contain fragile electronic equipment.

• Wait until the Notebook has reached ambient (room) tempera-
ture before turning it on or connecting it to the power adapter.
Drastic variations in temperature and humidity can create con­densation within the Notebook and may cause it to short­circuit.

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SECURING YOUR NOTEBOOK

SETTING A USER PASSWORD

You can prevent unauthorized access to your Notebook by setting
a User Password. When starting the Notebook the password will
be requested. The User Password is set in the BIOS.

 Attention: Keep your password in safety place. If

you forget your password you do not have the pos­sibility to cancel it. In this case please call your
service centre.

To protect your data from unauthorized access, you can also use
the security option of Windows

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System Security“ (p. 59).

USING A SAFETY LOCK

You can prevent theft by using a so called Kensington lock,
which can be bought at your local retailer.

The cable wraps around an object and the „T“ shaped end inserts
into the Kensington lock port and a key or combination dial is
used to secure the lock in place. Please keep your key at a safety
place.

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BATTERIES AND PROPER 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:

 Attention: There is a lithium battery on the moth-

erboard. Lithium batteries are hazardous waste and

need to be disposed of properly. If necessary, we will take
back your used CMOS lithium battery.

• 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 OFF 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 throw-

ing 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 together.

Your equipment may not operate properly.
In addition, the battery exhausted first may be excessively drained
(over-discharged).

• 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! 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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• Only a qualified Service Engineer should perform upgrades and
repairs to your Notebook.

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

NOTES FOR SERVICE ENGINEERS

• Before opening the housing, disconnect the Notebook from all power
sources and remove any connecting cables. If the Notebook has not
been disconnected from the power outlet before being opened, there
is a danger of severe electric shock. There is also a risk of damage
to the components.

• Internal components of the Notebook may be damaged by electro­static discharge (ESD). Perform system upgrades and changes in

an ESD-protected work area. If no such work area is available, wear
an antistatic wrist strap or touch a highly conductive metal object.
Your service center can repair damage sustained by inappropriate han­dling for a fee.

• Use only original spare parts.

NOTES ON LASER RADIATION :

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

• The CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW drive contains no user-
serviceable parts. Only the manufacturer should perform repairs to
the CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW drives.

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

• 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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Standards ..................................................... 77

Warranty....................................................... 81

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

EN 55022

EN 55024

EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3

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

Information technology equipment - Radio distur­bance characteristics - Limits and methods of meas­urement.

Information technology equipment - Immunity char­acteristics - Limits and methods of measurement.

Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current up to and including 16 A
per phase).

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

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• Please note that only shielded cables shorter than
3 meters (9.84 ft) should be used for the LPT, COM,
USB, IEEE 1394, audio, video and network interfaces
with this Notebook.

• When connecting additional components, please observe
the Guidelines on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

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EN 60950

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

• For U.S. / Canadian purposes: The Notebook should only be
connected to equipment which complies with UL 60950 / CAN
CSA 22.2 No 60950

Safety of information technology equipment.

ERGONOMICS

EN 29241-3

EN ISO 9241-8

Ergonomic requirements for office work with
visual display terminals (VDTs). Visual display
requirements.

Ergonomic requirements for office work with
visual display terminals (VDTs). Requirements for
displayed colours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

This product has been tested for operation in UK and complies with the
European Directives on Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equip­ment (R&TTE 1999/5/EC).

ISO 13406-2 CLASS II

Active matrix LCDs (TFT) with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixel (XGA),
which are in turn composed of three sub-pixels each (red, green, blue),
contain about 2.4 million addressable transistors. Because of this very
high number of transistors and their extremely complex production proc­ess occasionally defective or incorrectly addressed pixels or sub-pixels
may occur.

There have been several attempts in the past to define the acceptable
number of defective pixels. But this can be difficult and varies widely
between different manufacturers.

We, therefore, adhere to the clear and strict requirements of ISO
13406-2, class II, for the warranty handling of all TFT display products.
These requirements are summarized below.

Within ISO-standard 13406-2 the general requirements regarding pixel
defects are defined. Pixel defects are classified into three failure types
and four failure classes. Each individual pixel is made up of three sub­pixels in the primary colours (red, green, blue).

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Blue
Green
Red

Types of Pixel Failures:

Type 1: A constantly lit pixel (a bright, white spot), even though it is

not addressed
A white pixel is caused when all three sub-pixel are lit.

Type 2: A pixel that does not light up (dark, black spot), although it is

addressed

Type 3: Abnormal or defective red, green or blue sub-pixels.

(E.g. constantly lit with half the brightness, one colour is not
shining, blinking or flickering, but not belonging to Type 1 or
2 Pixel Failures)

In addition: A cluster of type 3 (= 2 or more defective sub-pixels in an

array of 5 x 5 pixel). A cluster is an array of 5 x 5 pixel (15 x
5 sub-pixel).

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ISO 13406-2, Class II

Resolution Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Cluster

Type 1,

Type 2

1024 x 768 2 2 4 0 2

1280 x 854 3 3 6 0 3

1280 x 1024 3 3 7 0 3

1400 x 1050 3 3 8 0 3

Cluster

Type 3

Example:

A 17” - SXGA-display consists of 1280 horizontal and 1024 vertical pic­ture dots (pixel), which amounts to a total of 1,31 million pixels. Based
on one million pixels this translates into a factor of about 1.31.
Class II type failure consequently allows for three defects each of type 1
and type 2 and 7 defects of type 3 and 3 cluster of type 3.

These cases are normally not covered by warranty.
If the number of failures exceeds the figures of any category mentioned
above then this may be covered by the warranty.

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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 re-

ceiver.

• 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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MEDION warrants to our customers that this product is free from defects in mate­rials and workmanship as follows: for a period of one (1) year from the date of
original purchase, defective parts or a defective product returned to a MEDION
repair facility or a MEDION Authorized Service Facility ("ASF") for such product, as
applicable, and proven to be defective upon inspection, will be exchanged for new
or comparable rebuilt parts, or a refurbished product, as determined by the
MEDION repair facility or the ASF.

Limited warranty repair or replacement shall not extend the original limited war­ranty period of the defective product. This limited warranty does not cover any
supplies or accessories, including but not limited to: software, blank media, user­installed drives, etc.

EXCLUSIONS: this limited warranty does not apply, and you will have no remedy
hereunder with respect to (a) products that have been modified, opened, repaired
or otherwise altered, except by MEDION or an ASF, (b) products that have been
damaged or destroyed after delivery to the customer, (c) any third party software,
interfaces, parts, supplies, peripherals or other products or any defects resulting
from use of the product in connection with such third party products, (d) defects
resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance, calibration or site prepara­tion, (e) defects resulting from any misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, negligence or
any use other than in accordance with the handling or operating instructions pro­vided by MEDION, (f) defects resulting from exposure to unusual physical or elec­trical stress or from any operation other than in accordance with the published
environmental specifications for the product.

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN
OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND MEDION SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NO IMPLIED
WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE
EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE. Some countries, states or prov­inces do not allow exclusions or limitations on the duration of an implied warranty,
so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. This limited warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from
country to country, state to state, or province to province.

MEDION´s limited warranty is valid in any country or locality where MEDION has a
support presence for this product and where MEDION has marketed this product.
The level of warranty service you receive may vary according to local standards.
MEDION will not alter form, fit or function of the product to make it operate in a
country for which it was never intended to function.

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.
EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL MEDION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE
LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE,
WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL

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RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST MEDION BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY MEDION WHICH CAUSED THE
ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK
AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY
AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE OR MISUSE OF, OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF
MEDION. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limita­tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.

THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT AS LAWFULLY
PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO
THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS
PRODUCT TO YOU.

Please note the following:
Be sure to keep your purchase receipt in a safe place. MEDION, at its option, may

require a copy of the receipt to validate the warranty period effective date (i.e.
date of purchase). Warranty liability only applies to material or factory faults. It
does not apply to damage due to breakage, for example, a crack in the housing.
Our service includes unit exchange or send-in repair:

Unit Exchange
In locations where Unit Exchange is available, MEDION will send you a replace-

ment notebook. You must return the defective notebook to MEDION (using the
shipping carton that the new one came in.)

Send-In Repairs
In locations where Send-In Repair Service is available, repair service can be ob-

tained by shipping your notebook to the MEDION Repair Centre. The notebook will
be repaired and returned to you.

For either Unit Exchange or Send-In Repairs, you must have an authorized RMA
number from Medion support before shipping your defective product.

Replacement products may be either new or equivalent in performance to new.
MEDION replacement or repaired products may contain remanufactured parts
equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use.

Out-of-Warranty Support
In addition to providing free technical support during the warranty period, MEDION

is also available to support your product after the warranty period has ended. This
out-of-warranty support will be provided on a fee basis.

Networking

Medion warrants the operation of network capabilities as follows: Medion will en­sure that the network (LAN) port is working properly. No network connectivity
issues are supported.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY

To the extent allowed by local law, except for the obligations specifically set forth
in this warranty statement, in no event shall the company or its third party suppli­ers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damage,
whether based on contract or any other legal theory and whether advised of the
possibility of such damages. This includes loss or damage of personal data on your
Notebook.

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LOCAL LAW

This warranty statement gives you legal rights. You may also have other rights
that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. To the extent this warranty statement is
inconsistent with local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this statement
may not apply to the customer.

MAKING COPIES OF THIS MANUAL

This manual contains information protected by law. All rights are reserved. Copy­right law prohibits duplicating this information in mechanical, electronic, or any
other form, without the written approval by the manufacturer.

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All programs.............................. 20

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

Audience ..................................... ii

Audio out .................................. 43

Batteries and proper treatment .... 72

Battery operation ................. 10, 27

Battery power............................ 28

BIOS Setup-Program .................. 54

BIOS Utility

Burning CDs ........... See writing CDs

Cabling .......................................9

Care of displays .........................69

CD-ROM.................................... 38

CDs

Charging the battery ................. 28

Checking the battery level ........... 29

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

Cleaning and care ...................... 69

Clone desktop............................ 32

Connectors

Control panel ............................. 21

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Battery power ........................28

Charging................................ 28

Checking the battery level ....... 29

Discharging............................ 28

Inserting ............................... 27

Load checking display.............. 28

Removing ..............................27

Navigating ............................. 54

Data ..................................... 41

Music ....................................41

Writing .................................. 41

Audio Out .............................. 15

External monitor..................... 32

LAN port (RJ-45) ....................15

Microphone ............................ 15

Modem .................................. 44

Modem port (RJ-11) ................ 15

Power socket.......................... 15

USB ...................................... 49

USB port................................ 15

VGA ...................................... 15

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Data and system security ............59

Data entry .................................34

Data security .........................3, 59

Deleting files ..............................37

Desktop.....................................20

Digital Signatures .......................52

Directories .................................37

Disc-Drive .................................38

Discharging the battery ...............28

Discs

Handling ................................38

Display......................................31

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

Drivers ................................ 37, 51

DVD movies ...............................40

DVD-Drive .................................38

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Electrical safety ..........................78

Electromagnetic compatibility .......77

EMC ..........................................77

Enter personal details .................19

Environmental conditions.............. 7

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

Extend desktop ..........................33

External monitor.........................32

Clone desktop.........................32

Extend desktop .......................33

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FAQ ..........................................57

Fast Ethernet-Network ................45

FCC compliance sStatement .........80

Files

Deleting .................................37

Finding files ...............................36

First Aid ....................................55

Frequently asked questions..........57

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Getting started ...........................17

Insert battery .........................17

Switching on the notebook .......18

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Hard drive .................................36

Partitions ...............................36

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help.......................................... 50

Help with software ..................... 51

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Icons ........................................ 21

Indicators

Access................................... 16

Battery charge indicator ..........16

Capital Lock ........................... 16

Num Lock ..............................16

Power supply indicator ............ 16

Scroll Lock ............................. 16

Wireless LAN .......................... 16

Information about your PC ..........21

ISO 13406-2 Class II .................. 78

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Kensington-lock .........................71

Keyboard ..................................34

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

License agreement .....................19

Load checking display ................. 28

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Main components

Hard drive ............................. 36

Modem .................................. 44

Network ................................ 45

Optical drive .......................... 38

Software................................ 50

Sound card ............................43

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ....... 49

Main operation........................... 26

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

Care of the TFT display............ 69

Cleaning and care ................... 69

Transporting the notebook ....... 70

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

Microphone In............................ 43

Modem ................................. 9, 44

Connecting ............................ 44

Mouse....................................... 35

MPEG2 ...................................... 40

MusicMatch Jukebox ................... 40

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Network

Fast Ethernet-Network ............ 45

Troubleshooting...................... 47

What do you need for

networking? ........................46

What is a network?..................45

Wireless LAN ..........................48

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On/Off button ............................25

Operational safety ....................... 4

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Partitions...................................36

Password reset disk ....................59

Peripheral devices.......................51

Playing DVD movies ....................40

Playing music CDs ......................40

POST ........................................66

Power .......................................30

Turning off your computer........21

Power adapter............................. 8

Power management ....................30

Power On Self Test .....................66

Power supply .............................25

Battery operation ....................27

Main operation........................26

Suspend mode........................30

PowerDVD .................................40

Program bar...............................20

Programs

Installing................................63

Location.................................37

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

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Recovery ...................................62

Windows

Recovery points..........................62

Repairs......................................73

Restoring...................................62

Limits ....................................64

Running the Bios Setup ...............54

Safety

Data ......................................37

Safety instructions ....................... 3

Additional safety instructions ..... 5

Battery operation ....................10

Cabling ................................... 9

Data security ........................... 3

Environmental conditions .......... 7

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General safety information .........4

Modem .................................... 9

Operational safety ....................4

Optical drive safety ...................6

Power adapter ..........................8

Set-Up location.........................7

TFT Display safety ....................6

Touch pad................................9

Upgrades and repairs .............. 73

Wireless LAN ............................9

Screen resolution .......................31

Search ...................................... 36

Securing your Notebook .............. 71

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

Service .......................................ii

Service engineers....................... 73

Setting a user password.............. 71

Set-Up Location ...........................7

Software ................................... 50

For playing CDs ...................... 40

Software help ............................51

Sound card................................ 43

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

Electrical safety ...................... 78

Electromagnetic compatibility ... 77

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

FCC compliance statement ....... 80

Standby mode ...........................30

Start button .............................. 20

Support ....................................68

Suspend to disk .........................30

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Task bar ................................... 21

Touch pad ............................. 9, 35

Trademarks ................................. ii

Transport .................................. 70

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

Errors and possible causes ....... 67

Turn off computer ......................21

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Universal Serial Bus.................... 49

Upgrades and repairs ..................73

Using a safety lock......................71

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Views

Audio Out...............................15

Battery charge indicator...........14

Device indicators.....................14

Display catch ..........................14

Kensington lock ......................15

Keyboard ...............................14

LAN Port (RJ-45) .....................15

Microphone ............................15

Modem port (RJ-11) ................15

Monitor (external) ...................15

Power ON/OFF ........................14

Power socket ..........................15

Power supply indicator .............14

Stereo Speaker .......................14

TFT Display ............................14

Touch pad ..............................14

USB port ................................15

Wireless LAN indicator .............14

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Limits of liability......................82

Local law................................83

Windows activation .....................53

Windows Logo testing .................52

Windows Media Player .................40

Windows XP

Control Panel..........................21

Desktop .................................20

Help ................................. 21,50

Help and support ....................50

Interactive training..................50

Manual ..................................50

Recovery................................62

Recovery point........................51

Tour ......................................50

Windows

Wireless LAN..............................48

Writing CDs ...............................41

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Update .......................60

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