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Medion AKOYA Instruciton Manual

29.5 cm / 11.6“ multimode touch notebook
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  • Page 1 29.5 cm / 11.6“ Multimode Touch Notebook ® ® MEDION AKOYA Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About these Instructions ................5 1.1. Symbols and Keywords used in these Instructions ........5 1.2. Proper Use ......................... 6 1.3. Declaration of Conformity ................... 6 Safety Instructions ..................7 2.1. Disclaimer - Children and Persons with Reduced Abilities ...... 7 2.2.
  • Page 3 Data Input ....................31 9.1. Keyboard ........................31 9.2. Touchpad .........................33 Hard Drives ....................34 Sound System..................... 35 11.1. Pre-installed Dolby Profiles (optional) ............35 11.2. External Audio Connections ................35 Network Operation ..................37 12.1. What is a Network? ....................37 12.2. Wi Fi (Wireless Network) ..................37 12.3.
  • Page 4 Recycling and Disposal................59 European EN 9241-307 Class II Standard ..........60 21.1. FCC Compliance Statement ................62 Legal Notice ....................62 Index ......................63 3 of 64...
  • Page 5 All components are carefully selected with close attention to functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability. MEDION’s balanced hardware/software concepts allows us to offer you a state of the art Notebook that you can enjoy for work or at play.

  • Page 6: About These Instructions

    1. About these Instructions Before using the device for the first time, please read these operating instructions carefully, paying special attention to the safety notices. This device should only be used as designated and as described in these instructions. Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. Always include these instructions if passing the device on.

  • Page 7: Proper Use

    Bluetooth Use is only permitted inside buildings in all EU countries due to the 5 GHz frequency band of the inbuilt Wireless LAN solution. Medion AG hereby declares that this product conforms to the following European requirements: • R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC •...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    2. Safety Instructions 2.1. Disclaimer - Children and Persons with Reduced Abilities • This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or for those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed in its use.
  • Page 9 • Do not place any objects on top of the Notebook and do not exert pressure on the display. Otherwise, there is a risk that the display may break. • If the screen breaks, there is a danger of injury. If this happens, pick up the shattered pieces wearing protective gloves and send them to your service centre for professional disposal.

  • Page 10: Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself

    Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself WARNING! Never try to open or repair the device yourself. There is a risk of electric shock. • If there is a fault, contact the Medion Service Center or other suitable specialist workshop. 2.4. Data Backup...

  • Page 11: Environmental Requirements

    • Set up and operate all components on a stable, level and vibration free surface to prevent the Notebook from falling down. • Do not operate the Notebook or power adaptor for long periods on your lap or any other body part as the heat dissipation on the underside can result in uncomfortable overheating.

  • Page 12: Ergonomics

    2.7. Ergonomics PLEASE NOTE! Avoid dazzle, reflections and strong bright-dark contrast in order to protect your eyes. The Notebook should never be placed next to a window because this is the brightest part of the room in daylight. This brightness can make it more difficult for the eyes to adjust to the darker display.

  • Page 13: Connecting

    2.8. Connecting Follow the instructions below to connect your Notebook correctly and safely: 2.8.1. Power Supply DANGER! Do not open the housing of the mains adapter. There is a risk of electric shock when the housing is open. It does not contain any parts requiring maintenance. •...

  • Page 14: Cabling

    WARNING! Listening to a device at high volumes for an extended period via headphones/earphones can damage your hearing. Excessive volume when using headphones or earphones can damage your hearing. Before pressing play, set the volume to the lowest setting. Start playback and increase the volume to a comfortable level.

  • Page 15: How To Operate The Touchpad

    • Please note that only shielded cables that are shorter than 3 metres may be connected to the external interfaces of this Notebook. Please only use double shielded cables for printer cable connections. • Do not exchange the supplied cable for another one. Use only the supplied cable as this cable has been tested an approved to be used with the Notebook.

  • Page 16: Notes On The Built In Batteries

    2.11. Notes on the built in batteries CAUTION! Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer‘s instructions. Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble.

  • Page 17: Protecting The Display

    2.12. Protecting the display • The display is the most sensitive component part of the notebook as it consists of thin glass. It can break if subjected to too much stress. Do not scratch the cover of the notebook, because it will not be possible to remove any scratches. •...

  • Page 18: Views

    4. Views 4.1. Open Notebook Tablet Unit Light Sensor Battery LED Microphone Webcam LCD Display Windows Button Unlocking the display Base Unit Keyboard Touchpad LED Shift Lock Access Indictor of Hard Drive Battery LED 17 of 64...

  • Page 19: Right Hand Side

    4.2. Right Hand Side 15 16 17 18 19 20 Power ON/OFF Rotation Lock microSD Card Slot microUSB 3.0 Port miniHDMI Connector Loudspeaker Power Socket USB 2.0 Port 4.3. Top View of the Tablet Unit 24 25 26 27 Integrated Touch Pen Microphone Volume Buttons +/- DOLBY Button...

  • Page 20: Bottom View Of The Tablet Unit

    4.4. Bottom View of the Tablet Unit 29 30 Connection plugs to the base unit Power Socket 5. About this Device With its removable display (tablet unit) this device is designed for use in notebook mode as well as tablet mode. 5.1.

  • Page 21: Preparation For Starting Up

    6. Preparation for Starting Up To operate your Notebook safety and ensure a long service life, you should read the “Operational safety” chapter at the beginning of this manual. All operating software is already fully preinstalled on the Notebook so there is no need for you to install any more drivers and you can get started right away.

  • Page 22: Power Supply

    7. Power Supply 7.1. On/Off Switch  Open the Notebook and hold the on/off switch down briefly to switch the Notebook on or off. Regardless of the operating system, the Notebook will switch off if the switch is held down for longer than 4 seconds continuously. CAUTION! Do not switch your Notebook off while the hard drive or the memory card is being accessed.
  • Page 23 7.2.1. Starting the Notebook  Open up the display as described above and press the on/off switch.  Follow the instructions on the screen. Step by step instructions will guide you through the process to be followed.  The welcome procedure takes you through several screens and dialogues. ...

  • Page 24: Battery Mode

    7.3. Battery Mode PLEASE NOTE! Please charge and discharge the new batteries completely two or three times consecutively to ensure that it reaches their optimum performance! Batteries store electrical energy in their cells and then release it again as required. The service life and performance of your batteries depend on careful handling.

  • Page 25: Power Management (Power Options)

    7.3.4. Checking the Battery Charge To check the current battery charge status, move the cursor over the power icon in the task bar. In battery mode, the icon is displayed as a battery. You can obtain more information about settings by double clicking the icon. PLEASE NOTE! If you ignore the low battery warning, your Notebook will shut down.

  • Page 26: Sleep Mode

    7.4.2. Sleep Mode With this setting the content of your Notebook’s RAM is preserved while practically all other components of your Notebook are disabled or their power consumption reduced to a minimum. If the notebook is flipped shut it will enter sleep mode. The notebook will automatically come out of sleep mode upon reopening.

  • Page 27: Display

    8. Display 8.1. Opening and Closing the Display The special design of the display hinges keeps the display closed without the need for an additional catch.  To open the notebook, fold the display up to the desired position using your thumb and forefinger.

  • Page 28: Touchscreen Gestures

    8.2.2. Touchscreen gestures These are the main gestures which allow you to run programs and access settings on your notebook: Diagram Command  Swipe from the left edge • Swipe from the left edge towards the towards the centre of the centre screen to display the last app ...

  • Page 29: Screen Resolution

    Diagram Command  Press an app tile and hold it down to move the app to a new location  Press the top edge of an open Hold down app and hold it down to close it and drag the app to the bottom edge of the screen ...

  • Page 30: Appearance And Customisation

    8.4. Appearance and Customisation This program gives you the option of customising your desktop. This includes the background image, the screensaver and other settings for your monitor and your graphics card. The program can be started as follows: • Right click on the Windows desktop and left click on Personalise.

  • Page 31: Connecting An External Monitor

    8.5. Connecting an External Monitor The Notebook has a miniHDMI port (19) for an external monitor.  Shut down your Notebook correctly.  Plug the external monitor’s signal cable into the digital miniHDMI connection (High Definition Multimedia Interface) to transmit picture and sound signals. ...

  • Page 32: Data Input

    8.5.1. Duplicate This mode duplicates the Notebook display on the external monitor. PLEASE NOTE! In this mode the same screen resolution must be configured for both devices. 8.5.2. Extend In this mode, a blank desktop is displayed on the second (external) monitor. Windows on the first screen can be moved onto the second screen and vice versa.
  • Page 33 9.1.1. Specific Keyboard Shortcuts (Notebook) Description Sleep Fn + F1 To configure these keys to suit your requirements, please go to Power Options. Flight mode Fn + F2 Opens the user interface for switching the Wi Fi and/or Bluetooth function on or off. ECO Function Fn + F4 Switches the ECO function on and off..

  • Page 34: Touchpad

    9.2. Touchpad In normal mode, the cursor follows the direction specified by moving your fingers in the corresponding direction on the touchpad. CAUTION! Do not use pens or other objects as this can damage your touchpad. The left and right mouse buttons are found in the lower section of the touchpad and can be used in the same way as those on a conventional mouse.

  • Page 35: Hard Drives

    Image Command Function Swipe from the far right Opens the menu bar across the touchpad Swipe from the far left Scrolls through all open windows across the touchpad 10. Hard Drives The hard drive is your main memory medium and combines high storage capacity with rapid data access.

  • Page 36: Sound System

    11. Sound System Your notebook comes with a high definition audio system with 2 speakers (Dolby®*). Personal settings can be configured via the Dolby menu under the loudspeaker properties. This ensures optimum support for all current programs and games. 11.1. Pre-installed Dolby Profi...
  • Page 37 with an ideal opportunity to connect your Notebook to external devices. Fn + F11 and Fn + F12 keyboard shortcut enables you to adjust the volume. WARNING! Excessive volume when using headphones or earphones can damage your hearing. Before pressing play, set the volume to the lowest setting.

  • Page 38: Network Operation

    12. Network Operation 12.1. What is a Network? We talk about a network when multiple computers are directly connected to one another. This allows users to transfer information and data with one another and to share their resources (printers and drives). Here are a few concrete examples: •...

  • Page 39: Bluetooth

    Access permissions are generally necessary and often result in usage charges. Access points often have built in DSL modems. These so called routers establish the connection to the existing DSL Internet connection and the Wi Fi. A connection can also be established to another end device with Wi Fi functionality without an access point.

  • Page 40: Flight Mode

    12.4. Flight Mode In flight mode, all wireless connections (e.g. Wi Fi, Bluetooth) are disabled. Flight mode is disabled by default to ensure that all wireless connections are available.  Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Settings.

  • Page 41: Usb Port

    13.1.1. Removing Memory Cards  To remove SD cards, first push these into the socket to release the safety catch.  Now pull the card out of the slot and store it properly. 14. USB Port The universal serial bus is a standard for connecting input devices, scanners and other peripherals.

  • Page 42: Software

    16. Software This section deals with the subject of software. We distinguish here between the operating system, the software (the applications), the Windows activation and the UEFI firmware configuration. PLEASE NOTE! The current Windows family currently includes Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.

  • Page 43: Windows 8 - What's New

    ® 16.3. Windows 8 – What’s New 16.3.1. Microsoft Account ® A Microsoft account is an email address and password for logging in to Windows 8. You can use any email address. We recommend using the address you use to communicate with friends and log into your favourite web sites, however.

  • Page 44: Jump Lists

    16.3.3. Jump Lists Jump lists offer a practical way of calling up recently opened files. To display the recently used files, simply right click on the application icon in the taskbar. Thus if you right click on the Word icon, the recently used Word documents are displayed. You can also easily place other files you wish to have easily to hand in the jump list so that they are always displayed.

  • Page 45: Overview

    16.3.6. Home Group ® With home network groups, a Windows 8 function, connecting home computers becomes child’s play. A home network group is set up automatically when you ® connect the first PC running Windows 8 to the home network. Adding additional ®...

  • Page 46: Linking A User Account To A Liveid

     Select the User item.  Click Change your Password and follow the instructions. 16.4.3. Setting a PIN for Windows  Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Settings.  Next, click Change PC settings. ...

  • Page 47: Windows ® 8 Start Screen

    16.6. Windows 8 Start Screen ® Once the operating system is running, you will see the new Windows® 8 Start screen. (image similar) Information such as the following may be displayed here, for example: Windows 8 App Windows 8 apps are executable programs. ®...

  • Page 48: Windows

    16.7. Windows 8 Desktop ® This image shows a symbolic representation of additional programs. (image similar) Information such as the following may be displayed here, for example: Classic desktop Desktop apps are applications that are displayed on a desktop apps with a program thumbnail.
  • Page 49 Windows 8 apps from third-party suppliers are displayed as follows. Example: ® Windows 8 apps These Windows 8 apps are executable programs from third- ® ® from third-party party suppliers. suppliers This Windows 8 app launches the “PowerDVD” program. ® This Windows 8 app launches the “YouCam”...
  • Page 50 Menu Instructions  Right-click on the Start screen.  Click on All Apps in the lower right corner of the display.  Right-click on the desired app to highlight it.  Click on Pin to Start in the lower left corner of the display.
  • Page 51 Menu Instructions  Right-click on the Start screen.  Click on All Apps in the lower right corner of the display. Uninstalling an app  Right-click the desired app.  Click Uninstall at the bottom edge of the NOTE! display. Not all apps can be ...

  • Page 52: Using The Search Function

    Menu Instructions  Click and hold the left mouse button down on the desired app and drag it to the desired position. Arranging apps  Press and hold down the desired app and drag it to the desired position.  Right-click the desired apps. ...

  • Page 53: Windows

    16.9. Windows 8 Power On/Off Functions ® ® The new Windows 8 allows you to restart your Notebook, put it into sleep mode or shut it down. Changes can be made to the sleep settings at any time in the power options. In sleep mode the content of your Notebook’s RAM is preserved while practically all other components of your Notebook are disabled or their power consumption reduced to a minimum.

  • Page 54: How To Refresh Or Reset Your Device

    16.11. How to refresh or reset your device If you‘re having problems with your device, you can try to refresh, reset or restore it. Refreshing your device reinstalls Windows and keeps your personal files and settings. It also keeps the applications that came with your device and the apps you‘ve installed from the Windows Store.

  • Page 55: Uefi Firmware Configuration

    16.12. UEFI Firmware Confi guration The UEFI firmware configuration (basic hardware configuration of your system) provides you with a number of options for the configuration and operation of your notebook. For example, you can modify the operating mode for interfaces, security features or power supply management.

  • Page 56: Faq - Frequently Asked Questions

    17. FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions Where can I find the necessary drivers for my Notebook? − The drivers can be found on the integrated HDD in the base unit. ® What is Windows 8 activation? − You will find a relevant section in these operating instructions containing detailed information on this topic.

  • Page 57: Customer Service

    18. Customer Service 18.1. What To Do In Case of Hardware Problems Malfunctions can sometimes have quite trivial causes, but they may also be the result of defective components. We have included a brief troubleshooting guide below which may help to solve any problems. If these tips don’t do the trick, then we’ll be more than pleased to assist you.

  • Page 58: Do You Need More Help

    You’ve checked through the suggestions in the previous section and you’re still having problems with your device? Then call our hotline or contact us at www. medion.de/service. We’ll be glad to help you. Before contacting your technology centre, however, prepare the following information: •...

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    • Find out about the power and communication options available in your destination before travelling. • Where necessary, purchase the required power or communication adapter (LAN etc.) before departure. • When shipping the Notebook, pack the battery separately in the cardboard packaging.

  • Page 60: Notes For Service Technicians

    19.1. Notes for Service Technicians • Only service technicians may open up the Notebook housing or upgrade or modify your Notebook. • Use only original replacement parts. • Before opening the housing, disconnect all power and connecting cables and remove the battery. If the Notebook is not disconnected from the power supply before being opened, there is a risk that components could be damaged.

  • Page 61: European En 9241-307 Class Ii Standard

    However, these approaches were mostly very complicated and varied from one manufacturer to the next. When handling warranty issues for all of its display products, MEDION therefore adheres to the strict and transparent requirements of the standard ISO 9241-307, Class II; which has been briefly summarised below.
  • Page 62 Pixel defect types: • Type 1: permanently illuminated pixel (bright, white dot) even when not activated. A white pixel occurs due to the illumination of all three sub pixels. • Type 2: non illuminated pixel (dark, black dot) even when activated. •...

  • Page 63: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Subject to technical and optical changes as well as printing errors. The operating manual can be reordered via the service hotline and is available for download via the service portal at www.medion.com/gb/service/start/. You can also scan the QR code above and download the operating manual onto your mobile device via the service portal.

  • Page 64: Index

    23. Index LiveID .............45 Logging in to Windows ......44 Audio Connections ........35 Setting a PIN for Windows ....45 Setting Up an Image Code for Battery Mode ..........23 Windows ..........45 Battery Performance ......23 Setting Up a Password for Charging the Batteries ......23 Windows ..........44 Charging the Battery ......23 Checking the Battery Charge ...24...
  • Page 65 UEFI Firmware Configuration ....54 Upgrades/Modifications ......58 Notes for Service Technicians ...59 Use in notebook mode .......19 Views Bottom View of the Tablet Unit ..19 Open Notebook ........17 Right Side ..........18 Windows® 8 Desktop ......46, 47 Windows® 8 Start Screen ....45, 46 Wireless LAN ..........37 Flight Mode ..........39 Requirements .........37...

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