Medion WAM 2070 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
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This interactive manual is designed to provide additional information about your Notebook
as well as useful links accessible via the World Wide Web.

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your Notebook. You can find this information in the Welcome Center after booting up your
Notebook. We have listed further useful sources of information starting on page 64.

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warranty service. The serial number can be found on the back of the Notebook:

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

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

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

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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.

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We have 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.

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Table of Contents:

Safety and Maintenance .........................................................................................1

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

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

Set-Up Location.............................................................................................4

Ambient Temperature....................................................................................5

Working in Comfort........................................................................................6

Connecting ....................................................................................................7

Power supply ...........................................................................................7

Cabling.....................................................................................................8

Information about the regulatory compliance according to R&TTE................9

Touch Pad .....................................................................................................9

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

Views & Handling..................................................................................................11

Included with Your Notebook...........................................................................13

Views ...............................................................................................................14

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

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

Right Side ....................................................................................................16

Rear Side.....................................................................................................16

Device Indicators .........................................................................................17

Quick launch buttons ...................................................................................19

Allocation of the special keys .................................................................20

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

How to start: ................................................................................................21

Step 1.....................................................................................................21

Step 2.....................................................................................................23

Step 3.....................................................................................................23

Short description of the Windows® Desktop...........................................24

Main Components.................................................................................................27

Power Supply...................................................................................................29

On/Off Button...............................................................................................29

Power Adapter.............................................................................................30

Battery Operation ........................................................................................31

Inserting the Battery...............................................................................31

Removing the Battery.............................................................................32

Charging the Battery ..............................................................................33

Discharging the battery ..........................................................................33

Battery Performance ..............................................................................34

Power Management.....................................................................................35

Sleep Mode ( Ö )......................................................................35

Hibernate Mode ( Ö ).....................................................................35

Display.............................................................................................................36

Opening and Closing the Display ................................................................36

Screen Resolution .......................................................................................36

Replacing the cover.....................................................................................37

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Connecting an External Monitor ..................................................................39

Duplicating the Desktop .........................................................................40

Extending the Desktop ...........................................................................40

Connecting a TV..........................................................................................41

Data Entry........................................................................................................42

The Keyboard ..............................................................................................42

Notebook-Specific Key Combinations....................................................42

Touch Pad ...................................................................................................44

Using the Multimedia Functions .............................................................44

The Hard drive .................................................................................................46

Important Directories ...................................................................................47

The Optical Drive .............................................................................................48

Loading a Disc.............................................................................................48

Emergency Ejection of a Blocked Disc...................................................49

Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs .............................................50

Regional Playback Information for DVD ......................................................50

Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter ................................................51

Recordable/Rewriteable Discs ...............................................................51

The Sound Card ..............................................................................................52

External Audio Ports....................................................................................53

The Network ....................................................................................................55

What is a network? ......................................................................................55

Ethernet-Network ...................................................................................55

Wireless LAN .........................................................................................56

Troubleshooting within the Network .......................................................57

The Multimedia Card Reader...........................................................................58

Inserting Memory Cards ..............................................................................58

Removing Memory Cards ............................................................................58

Express Card ...................................................................................................59

Installing Express Card................................................................................59

Removing Express Card..............................................................................59

Webcam...........................................................................................................60

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ......................................................................61

IEEE 1394 (FireWire).......................................................................................62

Application Options for IEEE1394 ...............................................................62

Technical Specifications ..............................................................................62

Securing the Notebook ....................................................................................63

Startup Password ........................................................................................63

Using a safety lock ......................................................................................63

Software...........................................................................................................64

Getting to Know Windows Vista™ ...............................................................64

Windows Vista™ – Quickstartguide .......................................................64

Windows Vista™ – Help and Support ....................................................64

Windows Vista™ – Welcome Center .....................................................65

Windows Vista™ – User Account Control..............................................66

Software Installation ....................................................................................67

Uninstall Software ..................................................................................68

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Windows Activation......................................................................................69

Product activation on your Notebook .....................................................69

The BIOS Set-up-Program ..........................................................................70

Running the BIOS Set-up.......................................................................70

BullGuard Internet Security..........................................................................71

First Aid .................................................................................................................73

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................75

Data and System Security ...............................................................................76

Data Security ...............................................................................................76

Maintenance Programs................................................................................76

Password Reset Disk...................................................................................76

Windows® Update........................................................................................77

Windows Update Information for Data Security .....................................78

System Restore ...............................................................................................79

Correction ....................................................................................................79

System Restore powered by Symantec.......................................................80

Limits of the Recovery............................................................................80

Performing the State of Delivery ............................................................80

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................81

Localize the Cause ......................................................................................81

Check Cables and Connections.............................................................81

Errors And Possible Causes ..................................................................82

Additional Support .......................................................................................83

Driver Support .............................................................................................83

Maintenance ....................................................................................................84

Care of the TFT Display...............................................................................84

Transporting the Notebook ..........................................................................85

Recycling and Disposal ...............................................................................86

Batteries and Proper Treatment.............................................................86

Upgrades and Repairs.................................................................................88

Notes for Service Engineers ..................................................................88

Appendix ...............................................................................................................89

Standards ........................................................................................................91

Electromagnetic Compatibility .....................................................................91

ISO 13406-2 Class II ...................................................................................91

FCC Compliance Statement ........................................................................93

Index................................................................................................................94

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Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix

Chapter 1

Safety and Maintenance

Subject Page

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

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

Set-up Location ................................................................... 4

Ambient Temperature ........................................................ 5

Working in Comfort ............................................................. 6

Connecting .......................................................................... 7

Information about the regulatory compliance

according to R&TTE ............................................................ 9

Touch Pad ........................................................................... 9

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

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Safety Instructions

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

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

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

• Do not open the case of the notebook, the battery or the power adaptor. When the
case is open there is a danger of severe electric shock.

• CD-ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives are Laser Class 1 devices. These lasers must
remain in their sealed casing. DO NOT remove the drive covers, as exposure to the
lasers may be harmful.

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

• Slots and openings in the notebook serve to ventilate it. Do not cover up these
openings, because the notebook could overheat.

• The notebook is not intended to be operated in a heavy industry company.
Operation under extreme environmental conditions can result in damage to your
notebook.

• Do not operate the notebook during a thunderstorm, in order to avoid damage
through lightning strike.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not forcibly open the notebook.

• 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.

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

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

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

Data Security

Attention!

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

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. The notebook can become very warm while it is turned on or
charging and can cause discomfort or injury from heat exposure.

• Some cabinet varnishes can be attacked by the rubber feet of he notebook or leave
traces. Place the notebook on a base, if necessary.

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

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Ambient Temperature

• The notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient temperature between +41° (5°
C) and +104° F (40° C) and at a relative humidity between 20% and 70% (without
condensation).

• When powered off, the notebook can be stored at temperatures between 32° and
140° F (0° and 60° C).

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

• Wait until the notebook has reached ambient (room) temperature 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 short-circuit.

• For transporting the notebook keep the original packing.

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Working in Comfort

Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To minimize the potential for
physical discomfort or injury, it’s important that you maintain proper posture.

• Back – While sitting at your work surface, make sure your back is supported by the
chair’s backrest in erect position or angled slightly backwards.

• Arms – Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows close to your sides, with
forearms and hands approximately parallel to the floor.

• Wrists – Your wrists should be as straight as possible while using the keyboard,
mouse or trackball. They should not be bent sideways, or more than 10 degrees up
or down.

• Legs – Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward. Your lower
legs should be near a right angle to your thighs. Your feet should rest flat on the
floor. If necessary, use a footrest, but double check that you have your seat height
adjusted correctly before getting a footrest.

• Head – Your head should be upright or tilted slightly forward. Avoid working with
your head or trunk twisted.

• Overall – Change your position frequently and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue.

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Connecting

Pay attention to the following information, in order to connect your notebook correctly:

Power supply

• 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.

• 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 110-240V~/50-60 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 local 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.

• Firstly remove the plug, and then the connector of the notebook, from the power
source, if you want to detach the network adapter from the mains power supply. A
reverse sequence could damage the network adapter or the notebook. Always hold
the connector firmly when removing it. Never pull on the power cord.

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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.

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

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

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

• Please note that only shielded cables shorter than
3 metres (9.84 ft) should be used for the LPT, COM, USB, IEEE 1394, audio, video
and network interfaces with this notebook. Please use only doubly screened cables
in the case of printer cables.

• Do not replace the cables supplied. Only use the cable supplied with the notebook,
since that cable will have been tested extensively in our laboratory.

• Also only use the connection cables supplied with the devices to connect your
peripherals.

• Make sure that all connecting cables are connected with the respective peripheral
devices, in order to avoid perturbing radiation. Remove any cables not needed.

• 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”.

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Information about the regulatory compliance
according to R&TTE

The following remote equipment has been supplied with this notebook:

• Wireless LAN

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

Due to the capacity of the built-in wireless LAN solution (> 100 mW) the device may only be
used within buildings in France.
Currently none of the other EU-countries have any restrictions. For use in other countries
please obtain information about the applicable regulations locally.

.

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.

• Disregarding these instructions will lead to damage and under some circumstances

may even cause the battery to explode.

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

• Keep the battery away from electrically conductive materials, chemical substances

and cleaning agents.

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

• Ensure (through the display or the signalling sound of the notebook) that the battery

is completely discharged 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 33 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.

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Chapter 2

Views & Handling

Subject Page

Included with your notebook ............................................... 13

Open notebook .....................................................................14

Left side ................................................................................ 15

Right side.............................................................................. 16

Rear side .............................................................................. 16

Power and status indicators.................................................. 17

Quick launch buttons ............................................................19

Getting started ......................................................................21

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Included with Your Notebook

Included with Your Notebook

Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 14 days of purchase if
any of the following components are missing:

• Notebook

• Battery

• Power adapter with connection cable

(Model: KSAFI1900342T1M2)

• Application-/Support-Disc

• OEM version of operating system

• Documentation

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Views

Open Notebook

1

2

10

3

4

5

9

8

7

6

(Diagram the same)

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Views

1 - TFT display...............................................................................(Ö p. 36)

2 - Power ON/OFF ........................................................................(Ö p. 29)

3 - Quick launch buttons ..............................................................(Ö p. 19)

4 - Keyboard .................................................................................(Ö p. 42)

5 - Touchpad .................................................................................(Ö p. 44)

6 - Touchpad buttons ....................................................................(Ö p. 44)

7 - Palm rest

8 - Stereo speaker

9 - Device indicators .....................................................................(Ö p. 17)

10 - Webcam .................................................................................. (Ö p. 60)

Left Side

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

(Diagram the same)

11 - TV out port (S-Video)...............................................................(Ö p. 41)

12 - External monitor port VGA .......................................................(Ö p. 37)

13 - Line In * ....................................................................................(Ö p. 53)

14 - Microphone* ...........................................................................(Ö p. 53)

15 - Audio Out* /

Digital Audio Out (S/P-DIF, optical) ......................................... (Ö p. 53)

16 - LAN port (RJ-45) ....................................................................(Ö p. 55)

17 - USB port .................................................................................(Ö p. 61)

18 - FireWire IEEE 1394 ............................................................... (Ö p. 62)

19 - Multimedia card reader ...........................................................(Ö p. 27)

20 - Express Card/54 .....................................................................(Ö p. 59)

* Ports with dual function. Configuration is set with the included software
(Ö p. 53).

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Right Side

21 22 23

21 - Optical Drive ..........................................................................(Ö p. 48)

22 - Activity LED optical drive ..........................................................(Ö p. 48)

23 - Disc eject button .....................................................................(Ö p. 48)

24 - Emergency ejection ................................................................(Ö p. 49)

17 - USB port .................................................................................(Ö p. 61)

25 - Power socket .........................................................................(Ö p. 30)

24

17 25

(Diagram the same)

Rear Side

26

(Diagram the same)

26 - Kensington® lock .....................................................................(Ö p. 63)

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Device Indicators

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

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Access indicator

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

Wireless LAN

Display for wireless data exchange. If the display lights steadily the
wireless LAN function is enabled (optional feature)

Sleep Indicator

This LED lights when the Notebook is in stand-by mode.

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Power indicator

This LED lights when the computer is turn on. Blinks when the battery
is low in power.

Battery LED

This LED lights when the battery is charging.

Capital Lock

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

Num Lock

This LED lights when NUM-Lock has been activated (Fn+NumLk).

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Quick launch buttons

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n

Multimedia button

Let the user start the application Media Player or Media Center.

o

WLAN

This key enables or disables the wireless LAN function.

p

User-programmable

Button that can be adjusted by the user to enable the preferred program to
start quickly.

q

User-programmable

Button that can be adjusted by the user to enable the preferred program to
start quickly.

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Allocation of the special keys

You can allocate programs to the special buttons by means of the ‘Launch Manager’.

You start the program like this:

1. Click on

Start

Ö  All Programs
Ö Launch Manager

2. You can determine which program will be started by the respective button by means

of the ‘Insert’ or ‘Delete’ control buttons.

3. Click on ‘OK’ to accept the setting, after you have selected the relevant program.

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Getting Started

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 discs supplied.

How to start:

Step 1

• Insert the battery before bringing the notebook into operation by sliding the battery

pack into the compartment. Lock the battery (o) under all circumstances, in order to
avoid it falling out unintentionally.

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• Connect the supplied power adapter to the notebook at the notebook power socket

(25). Connect the power adapter via a power cable to a free AC power outlet. Set
the switch on the power adapter to the I setting, in order to supply the notebook with
electricity and to charge the battery.
(Set the switch to 0 to interrupt the electricity supply.)

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• Open the display to the required position with your thumb and index fingers.

• Switch the notebook on by operating the On/Off Switch (2). The notebook starts and

now goes through a number of phases.

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Getting Started

Note

Make sure there is no bootable disc (e.g., the Recovery disc) in the optical
drive. Such discs will prevent the operating system from loading off the hard
drive.

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

Step 2

Follow the instructions on the screen. Dialogue boxes will explain any steps that need to be
taken.

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.

Should you have any questions just click on

.

• 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.

Step 3

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

You will find a brief overview on the following pages.

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

However, basic operation is guaranteed.

®

desktop appears on your screen. This can be

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Short description of the Windows® Desktop

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

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v

n o p q r

1. Start Button

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

2. All Programs

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

3. Program Bar

The most commonly used software programs are listed here.

4. Turn Off Computer

Click on this interface with the left mouse button and select the Shut Down option, in order
to switch the Notebook off.

5. Task Bar

Here you receive information and status reports about Windows
programs are running.

®

Vista™ and which

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Getting Started