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TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................1
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED... ......................................5
Safety Warnings ....................................................................... 5
TFT Display Safety.................................................................... 6
Important Safety Instructions ................................................. 6
Data Security ........................................................................... 7
Setup Location ......................................................................... 7
Temperature ............................................................................ 8
Touch Pad ................................................................................ 8
Battery operation ..................................................................... 8
Power Adapter ......................................................................... 9
VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK ........................................10
Open Notebook ...................................................................... 10
Front View.............................................................................. 11
Left Side ................................................................................. 11
Right Side............................................................................... 12
Device Indicators ................................................................... 13
POWER SUPPLY ........................................................14
On/Off button ........................................................................ 14
Power Adapter ....................................................................... 15
Battery Operation................................................................... 16
Inserting the Battery ................................................................................. 16
Removing the battery................................................................................ 16
Charging the Battery ................................................................................. 16
Battery Power .......................................................................................... 17
Checking the Battery Level......................................................................... 17
Power Management................................................................ 18
Standby Mode .......................................................................................... 18
Suspend (hibernate) mode......................................................................... 18
DISPLAY ...................................................................19
Opening and Closing the Display ............................................ 19
Screen Resolution .................................................................. 19
Connecting an External Monitor ............................................. 19
DATA ENTRY .............................................................21
The Keyboard ......................................................................... 21
Notebook-specific key combinations ............................................................ 21
Touch pad .............................................................................. 21
THE HARD DRIVE ......................................................22
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........1 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED… ........5 Safety Warnings ............... 5 TFT Display Safety..............6 Important Safety Instructions ..........6 Data Security ................7 Setup Location ................. 7 Temperature ................8 Touch Pad ................8 Battery operation ..............
  • Page 2 A B L E O F O N T E N T S THE OPTICAL DRIVE ..........23 Handling Discs ................ 23 Loading a Disc ................ 23 Removing a Disc ..............23 Emergency Ejection of a blocked Disc ............24 THE SOUND CARD ............ 25 External Audio Ports...............
  • Page 3 Adjusting the Volume ............. 41 Adjusting Your Monitor and Display Settings ......42 Changing the Desktop Background .............. 42 Changing the Screen Saver ................ 42 Changing the Text Size for Windows and Buttons .......... 43 Changing the Screen Resolution..............44 Changing the Color Depth/Quality ...............
  • Page 4 Printer Does Not Work................87 Software Program “Hangs”................88 Speakers Make No Sound ................88 Video Capture Problems ................88 Contacting Medion Customer Care .......... 89 SYSTEM RECOVERY ..........90 Restoring Microsoft Windows XP ..........90 Restoring the Factory Settings ..........91 Restoring the Factory Settings: Important Information........91 Performing the Restore................92...

  • Page 5: Before You Get Started

    … E F O R E T A R T E D BEFORE YOU GET STARTED… Please read the following section carefully so you know how to keep your data, your Notebook, and yourself free from harm. Safety Warnings DO NOT allow children to play unattended with electrical equipment.

  • Page 6: Tft Display Safety

    … E F O R E T A R T E D Please contact Customer Care if the: Power cord or the attached plug is worn or damaged. Have the defective power cord replaced with an original cable. Never try to repair a defective cable.

  • Page 7: Data Security

    CD or DVD, floppy disks, flash cards, an Internet back-up service, or an external hard drive. Medion 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 for consequential damages.

  • Page 8: Temperature

    … E F O R E T A R T E D Temperature Your Notebook can be used most reliably at an ambient temperature between 41° and 95° F, and at a relative humidity between 30% and 70%. When powered down, the Notebook can be stored at temperatures between -40° and 158°...

  • Page 9: Power Adapter

    … E F O R E T A R T E D 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. •...

  • Page 10: Views Of The Notebook

    I E W S O F T H E O T E B O O K VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK Open Notebook TFT display p. 19) Hotkeys Power On/Off p. 14) Keyboard p. 21) Touch pad p. 21) Status LED Indicators p.

  • Page 11: Front View

    I E W S O F T H E O T E B O O K Front View ® IEEE 1394 (FireWire Microphone in p. 25) Audio Out/Headphones p. 25) Display catch p. 19) Device LED Indicators p. 13) Left Side Optical drive: DVD/CD-RW Combo drive p.

  • Page 12: Right Side

    I E W S O F T H E O T E B O O K Right Side USB Ports p. 29) Modem Port (RJ-11) p. 26) LAN Port (RJ-45) p. 28) External Monitor (VGA) p. 19) Power Socket p. 14)

  • Page 13: Device Indicators

    I E W S O F T H E O T E B O O K Device Indicators LED's indicate the power and operating system states of the Notebook. The meaning of each LED is: Num Lock This LED lights when NUM-Lock has been activated. It sets the keyboard so that numbers are assigned to certain characters, simplifying number input.

  • Page 14: Power Supply

    O W E R U P P L Y POWER SUPPLY On/Off button The On/Off button (page 10) is used to power up/down the Notebook. Pressing the button briefly will turn off your computer 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.

  • Page 15: Power Adapter

    O W E R U P P L Y 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 9.

  • Page 16: Battery Operation

    O W E R U P P L Y 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 8 are followed. Inserting the Battery Slide the battery, contacts first, into the battery compartment.

  • Page 17: Battery Power

    O W E R U P P L Y Battery Power A fully charged Li-Ion battery will provide power for hours of operation. However, the battery life will vary according to how the power saving functions are set, the way you work, how much memory your computer has and the display type.

  • Page 18: Power Management

    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.

  • Page 19: Display

    I S P L A Y DISPLAY Opening and Closing the Display A display catch keeps the display closed when the Notebook is not in use. To open, use your thumbs to push the bar to the right ( ) then lift ( ) the display with your thumbs and index finger and position it as desired.
  • Page 20 I S P L A Y 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 This option allows you to display the same picture on both internal and external monitor.

  • Page 21: Data Entry

    DATA ENTRY The Keyboard 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 Fn + F2...

  • Page 22: The Hard Drive

    A R D R I V E click Printers and Other Hardware and then Mouse. In classic view, double-click Mouse. THE HARD DRIVE 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.

  • Page 23: The Optical Drive

    P T I C A L R I V E THE OPTICAL DRIVE Your Notebook has a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive. This drive can play everything that a DVD-ROM drive can play: DVD movies, music CDs, and data DVDs and CDs. It can also run software programs from CDs and DVDs. In addition, this drive can write data and music CDs and copy CDs.

  • Page 24: Emergency Ejection Of A Blocked Disc

    P T I C A L R I V E Emergency Ejection of a blocked Disc If the tray fails to open automatically, then the tray can be opened manually provided there is an opening for emergency ejection. p. 11) Restart your notebook and if the tray is still locked proceed as follows: Shut down Windows and switch off your notebook.

  • Page 25: The Sound Card

    O U N D A R D THE SOUND CARD Your Notebook has an integrated stereo sound card (on-board) with 16-bit and 3D spatial sound effects. The sound card is compatible with the industry standard Sound Blaster and Microsoft Sound System Version 2.0. This guarantees optimal support for all popular programs and games.

  • Page 26: Modem

    O D E M MODEM The modem is fitted with an RJ-11 interface, into which a standard telephone lead can be plugged. WARNING! Use only with an analog telephone line. The modem cannot withstand the voltage levels of digital telephone systems such PBX or lines such as ISDN or Broadband services.

  • Page 27: 32-Bit Cardbus Port

    P C C A R D L O T 32-bit CardBus Port CardBus cards have a 32-bit architecture with which high data transfer speeds of up to 132 MB can be achieved, similar to PCI. In this way your Notebook can also support data intensive devices such as 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, Fast SCSI peripherals and video conferencing devices.

  • Page 28: Memory Card Connections

    P C C A R D L O T Memory Card Connections Memory cards are media that are being used for a variety of purposes, especially in digital photography. They are increasingly replacing the floppy disk. The form and capacity of a memory card can vary according to the manufacturer.

  • Page 29: Connection Options

    O N N E C T I O N P T I O N S CONNECTION OPTIONS The Notebook has a number of input and output interfaces for connection of peripheral devices such as a printer, scanner, keyboard, and so on. This section presents the individual ports.

  • Page 30: Learning About Your Notebook

    LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK There are many different resources in addition to this manual to help you use your Medion Notebook. Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center This invaluable resource has answers to most questions about your Notebook. It can be found by selecting Start, then Help and Support.

  • Page 31: Microsoft Windows Tour

    E A R N I N G A B O U T O U R O T E B O O K Microsoft Windows Tour This is an interactive tour that comes with your computer. Select Start, then All Programs, then Accessories to access the tour. Microsoft Interactive Training Training is the most powerful way to acquire skills that help you perform a specific task efficiently.
  • Page 32 E A R N I N G A B O U T O U R O T E B O O K To access System Properties, right-click (press the right mouse button) on My Computer. A menu will appear. Left-click (press the left mouse button) on Properties at the bottom of the menu.

  • Page 33: Computer Basics

    The information in this section is designed to help you use the basic features of your Notebook. More information about using the Internet and special multimedia features of your Medion Notebook can be found in later sections. The first time you start your Notebook, you will be asked a series of questions that will help make sure that your Notebook is set up properly.

  • Page 34: Turning Off Your Computer

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Turning Off Your Computer To turn off your computer, click the Start button, then click either Turn Off Computer or Shut Down (this will depend on the operating system that is installed on your Notebook).

  • Page 35: Can't Turn Off Your Notebook

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Can’t Turn Off Your Notebook? Sometimes, if your computer is “hung” or “frozen,” it might not be possible to use the Turn Off or Shut Down command to turn it off. In these instances, try the following procedure.

  • Page 36: Looking At The Desktop

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Looking at the Desktop Your Microsoft Windows operating system desktop is similar to your physical desktop. It’s your main workspace, where you keep your open files and folders and store your commonly used tools. Your desktop might not look exactly like the one shown here.

  • Page 37: What Is A Window

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Current User: This shows the name and icon for the user who is currently logged in to the Notebook. Different users may have different settings for personalization and privacy. Shortcuts: Double-clicking an icon on the desktop opens the associated file, folder, or program.

  • Page 38: Files And Folders

    O M P U T E R A S I C S The name of your program or file will be shown at the top in the title bar. You can click and drag the title bar to move the window. This button will minimize the active window.

  • Page 39: File Names

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Drives are organized by Hard Disk Drives, Devices with Removable Storage, and Network Drives. Hard Disk Drives are your Notebook’s main storage. The My Documents folder is saved on your main hard disk drive, usually labeled (C:). Devices with Removable Storage can include floppy disk drives, CD drives, and DVD drives, as well as card reader drives, pen drives, or even a digital camera that is connected to your Notebook!

  • Page 40: Browsing For Files

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Folders also have their own names, but they do not have extensions. Opening a folder will show you the files inside, but it will not open any programs or documents. Browsing for Files Browsing is an effective way to find a specific file if you already have a pretty good idea of which folder contains it.

  • Page 41: Using Software Programs

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Using Software Programs Software programs are also called simply programs, or applications. Programs are the tools that you use to tell your computer what to do. For example, word processing programs are used to create text documents like this manual.

  • Page 42: Adjusting Your Monitor And Display Settings

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Adjusting Your Monitor and Display Settings There are many settings that you can adjust to control the way that your Notebook displays text and images on your screen. To access these settings: Select Start, then Control Panel.

  • Page 43: Changing The Text Size For Windows And Buttons

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Click Preview to see what your screen saver will look like on a full screen. Move the mouse or press any keyboard key to end the preview. Enter the number of minutes that you would like your Notebook to wait before it displays the screen saver.

  • Page 44: Changing The Screen Resolution

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Changing the Screen Resolution The resolution of your screen is the amount of detail it shows. High resolutions include more information, which makes individual elements appear smaller. A low resolution shows less information, but individual elements appear larger.

  • Page 45: Hard Disk Drive

    Your hard disk drive, or hard drive, is the main storage for your Notebook. This is where your files and programs are saved. Although most Medion Notebooks ship with only one physical hard disk drive, you may see two or more drives in this section. This is because the hard disk drive has been partitioned to act as multiple drives.

  • Page 46: Making Your Own Cds

    Some CDs have copy protection software that will not allow them to be copied. There are several types of discs that you can create with your Medion notebook. A data disc is for files and folders that can be read on a notebook. For example, you might use a data disc to archive documents and spreadsheets.
  • Page 47 O M P U T E R A S I C S Select Copy entire disc.
  • Page 48 O M P U T E R A S I C S The Select source and destination window opens. Use the Source drive drop down menu to select the drive that holds the original disc. Use the Destination drive drop down menu to select the drive that holds your blank disc.

  • Page 49: Create A Data Disc Using Nero Express

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Create a Data Disc Using Nero Express Insert a blank, recordable disc in your recordable drive. Clear any messages that appear by selecting Cancel. Open Nero Express. Select Data, then Data Disc. This opens the Disc Content window. Click the Add button to add the files that you want to burn to your disc.
  • Page 50 O M P U T E R A S I C S When you have finished adding files, click Finished. You will return to the Disc Content screen. The blue bar toward the bottom of this screen shows how much space you have used on the disc. Click Next.

  • Page 51: Create A Music Disc Using Nero Express

    O M P U T E R A S I C S Create a Music Disc Using Nero Express Nero Express can help you turn the music files on your hard drive into a variety of different music disc types. Audio CDs can be played on standard home and car CD players.
  • Page 52 O M P U T E R A S I C S Click Next. This will take you to the Final Burn Settings screen. Make sure that your recordable drive is selected in the Current recorder drop down menu. Click Burn. The Burning Process screen appears, and your files are burned to your disc.

  • Page 53: Internet: World Wide Web And Email

    Internet account is available on page 45 of this manual. You can also check Start, then All Programs for set up programs for other ISPs. PeoplePC is not included on all Medion notebooks. If your notebook does not include PeoplePC software, please follow the instructions on page 45 for...

  • Page 54: Setting Up A Peoplepc Dial-Up Account

    N T E R N E T O R L D I D E E B A N D M A I L Setting Up a PeoplePC Dial-up Account PeoplePC is an ISP that provides dial-up Internet service. The following instructions show the steps for setting up a dial-up account with PeoplePC.
  • Page 55 N T E R N E T O R L D I D E E B A N D M A I L Enter the member name that you want to use, your password, and a password hint, and press Next to continue. On the following window, select the method you would like to use for payment: check or credit card.

  • Page 56: Setting Up An Internet Account With A Different Isp

    N T E R N E T O R L D I D E E B A N D M A I L Congratulations! You are now a PeoplePC member. Record your member information here: Member Name Password Email Order ID The PeoplePC software will download the remaining pieces of software.

  • Page 57: Accessing Websites

    Internet Explorer is a browser that comes installed on your computer. Every website has a unique name called a URL (uniform resource locator). For example, the URL for Medion’s website is http://www.medion.com. If you know the URL for a website that you want to access, you can enter it in your browser’s address bar...

  • Page 58: Using Email

    N T E R N E T O R L D I D E E B A N D M A I L If you don’t know the URL for a website that you want to access, you can search for websites that match a specific subject or topic. Many browsers have a search function built into their menus.

  • Page 59: Microsoft Outlook Express

    M A I L Microsoft Outlook Express Your Medion notebook comes with the Microsoft Outlook Express software program for reading, sending, and receiving email. Your ISP may offer custom software for sending and receiving email. If you are using a web- based email account (for example, a Hotmail account), you may not need an email program at all.
  • Page 60 N T E R N E T O R L D I D E E B A N D M A I L Click the Create Mail button to open the New Message window. Type the email address of the person who will receive the email in the To: field.

  • Page 61: Multimedia: Sound, Photos, And Movies

    A N D O V I E S MULTIMEDIA: SOUND, PHOTOS, AND MOVIES Your Medion computer was designed to help you take advantage of today’s digital multimedia—from MP3 music files to DVD movies and from digital photographs to home videos.

  • Page 62: Play Music Cds

    U L T I M E D I A O U N D H O T O S A N D O V I E S The following instructions are for Windows Media Player 9 and MUSICMATCH 8.2. If you have an older version of these programs installed on your notebook, you can update them for free by downloading the latest version from the websites below: Windows Media Player:...

  • Page 63: Looking At Musicmatch And Windows Media Player

    U L T I M E D I A O U N D H O T O S A N D O V I E S Looking at MUSICMATCH and Windows Media Player Although the screens may look different, MUSICMATCH and Windows Media Player work very similarly.
  • Page 64 U L T I M E D I A O U N D H O T O S A N D O V I E S...

  • Page 65: Create Mp3S

    MP3 files are a common way of compressing music files so that they take up less space on your hard drive. You can use the MUSICMATCH software loaded on your Medion notebook to create MP3 files from a music CD. These MP3 files are automatically stored on your hard drive.

  • Page 66: Organize Music

    U L T I M E D I A O U N D H O T O S A N D O V I E S MUSICMATCH will now record the selected songs on your CD to your hard drive as MP3 files. Organize Music You can use either MUSICMATCH or Windows Media Player to organize your music files.
  • Page 67 U L T I M E D I A O U N D H O T O S A N D O V I E S Windows Media Player In Windows Media Player, your music files are organized in the Media Library. The first time you select Media Library in Windows Media Player, a dialog box will appear asking if you would like to search your computer for media.

  • Page 68: Photos

    Most digital cameras store images on a memory card. If the memory card used by your digital camera is one of the types supported by the Medion card reader, then you can use it just like a floppy disk to transfer images. This method does not require special drivers, nor does it require that your camera be on while you transfer images.

  • Page 69: Creating Photo Slideshow Discs Using Powerproducer

    Don’t forget to put the memory card back in your camera when you have finished! If your digital camera does not use a memory card supported by your Medion card reader, or if your notebook does not include a card reader, you will need to follow the instructions that came with your camera to connect it to your notebook and transfer images.
  • Page 70 H O T O S A N D O V I E S Select the Video Quality. Your Medion notebook has enough power to record at the highest quality. Click Next. This is the green arrow pointing to the right at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 71 U L T I M E D I A O U N D H O T O S A N D O V I E S Optional: To use an MP3 as background music for your slideshow, click this symbol: This will open the background music screen, where you can select a song and adjust the music settings.

  • Page 72: Movies

    A N D O V I E S Movies Playing a DVD Movie Medion has included the award-winning PowerDVD software for playing movies on your notebook. Insert your DVD. If a dialog box opens with a list of players, select PowerDVD.
  • Page 73 U L T I M E D I A O U N D H O T O S A N D O V I E S be published in several regions, but the CSS regulations require that each CSS decipherable system may be used only in one region. The decoding software included with your notebook may be changed for regional DVD decoding up to five times, after which the drive will play DVD movies only for the region setting last entered.

  • Page 74: Changing Hardware And Software

    Your Medion notebook includes everything you need to get started right away. However, we have also made it easy to add third-party hardware and software so you can customize your Medion notebook to meet your specific needs. Adding Software (Programs, Games, etc.) During software installations, important files can be changed or even deleted.

  • Page 75: Removing Software Programs

    H A N G I N G A R D W A R E A N D O F T W A R E Removing Software Programs Removing a software program is not as simple as deleting a folder on your hard drive.

  • Page 76: Adding Peripherals (Printers, Scanners, Etc.)

    H A N G I N G A R D W A R E A N D O F T W A R E Adding Peripherals (Printers, Scanners, etc.) Most modern peripherals are very easy to install. Simply follow the instructions that came with your device.

  • Page 77: Networking

    Ethernet comes in different speeds, 10Mbps (standard Ethernet), 10/100Mbps (Fast Ethernet), and 10/100/1000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet). Your Medion notebook uses a 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection. You will also need an Ethernet router, switch, or hub. A router should have a...

  • Page 78: Wireless Networks

    If a light for one of your connections does not come on, make sure that the cable is connected securely and that the device is on. On your Medion notebook, click Start, then All Programs, then Accessories, then Communications, then Network Setup Wizard, and follow the instructions on screen.

  • Page 79: Setting Up A Wireless Network

    E T W O R K I N G Setting Up a Wireless Network To connect multiple computers and share a broadband Internet connection with a wireless network, you will need a wireless router. Your cable or DSL modem connects directly to the wireless router with Cat 5 cable. Your wireless computers connect to the wireless router via radio waves.

  • Page 80: Notebook And Data Care

    N O T E B O O K A N D A T A A R E NOTEBOOK AND DATA CARE Proper care of your notebook can help extend its working life and protect your important files. Backing Up Data Back up your data regularly to external media such as CDs, DVDs, or floppy disks.

  • Page 81: Password Reset File

    N O T E B O O K A N D A T A A R E To schedule a maintenance task: Select Start, then All Programs, then System Tools, then Scheduled Tasks. Double-click Add Scheduled Task to open the Scheduled Task Wizard. Click Next, then select the program that you want to schedule.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    R O U B L E S H O O T I N G TROUBLESHOOTING First Steps Many common problems can be solved very quickly and easily by following these simple steps. Check that the notebook is plugged in, that the AC outlet is providing power and that the surge protector or power strip is turned on.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting Common Problems

    R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Troubleshooting Common Problems A CD or DVD Will Not Play Make sure that the disc has been inserted properly, and that the label side is facing up. Check to see if the disc needs to be cleaned.

  • Page 84: Hard Disk Drive Problems

    Then install the new driver. Drivers for hardware that came with your system can be found on the Medion website at www.medion.com. For other drivers, please contact the manufacturer of your device.

  • Page 85: Keyboard Character Repeats

    R O U B L E S H O O T I N G d. Right-click the device with the driver that you want to roll back, then select Properties on the menu that appears. e. Click the Drivers tab, then click Roll Back Driver. Keyboard Character Repeats Make sure that nothing is pressing against or resting on the keyboard.

  • Page 86: Modem Volume Is Too Loud/Too Soft

    R O U B L E S H O O T I N G c. Select the location from which you are dialing, then click Edit. Confirm that all settings, such as your area code, are correct, then click OK. Perform a hyper terminal test to check that your modem is working.

  • Page 87: Non-System Disk Error Message

    R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Select your modem, then click Properties. Select the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume. Click OK until all dialog boxes are closed. Non-System Disk Error Message Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your PC.

  • Page 88: Software Program "Hangs

    R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Software Program “Hangs” If a software program that you are running stops responding to the mouse or keyboard, you can close it using the Task Manager. Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC.

  • Page 89: Contacting Medion Customer Care

    Here you will find drivers and updates for your product, a searchable Knowledge Base containing additional articles on common issues, and ways to contact Medion USA Customer Care. If you decide to contact Medion USA Customer Care, please have the following information available: The model of your computer.

  • Page 90: System Recovery

    Restoring the factory settings using the Application & Support CD provided by Medion There are several options for recovery available using the Application & Support CD, including the ability to restore your entire system to its original factory settings.

  • Page 91: Restoring The Factory Settings

    If your system is not functioning properly and Windows XP System Restore did not solve the problem, then you should use the Application & Support CD provided by Medion to restore your system to working order. There are three options for restoring your system.

  • Page 92: Performing The Restore

    Make sure you use a drive that can read a DVD, such as a DVD- ROM or DVD-RW drive! 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 PC.
  • Page 93 Y S T E M E C O V E R Y Select option 1, 2, or 3 to perform a restore (the types of restore are described earlier in this section). Select option 4. Reboot if you want to cancel the restore process. The next screen shows information about the type of restore that you have chosen.

  • Page 94: Standards And Legal Information

    T A N D A R D S N F O R M A T I O N STANDARDS AND LEGAL INFORMATION Your Medion PC meets the requirements for the following standards. Electromagnetic Compatibility This PC meets the following requirements for standards of electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
  • Page 95 A N D L E G A L I T A N D A R D S N F O R M A T I O N Noise Emission ISO 7779 (ISO 9296): Acoustics. Measurement of airborne noise emitted by information technology and telecommunications equipment.
  • Page 96 Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. © 2005 Medion USA, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 97: Warranty

    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...
  • Page 98 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).
  • Page 99 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.

  • Page 100: Index

    Loading ....... 23 Main Operation ....... 15 Music ........51 Maintenance ...... 80, 84 Playing ........ 83 Medion Customer Care ..... 89 Removing ......23 Model Number ......96 Type ........61 Modem ....26, 85, 86, 87 1 0 0...
  • Page 101 N D E X Monitor ......42, 87 Power adapter ......9 Adjusting ......42 TFT Display safety....6 Mouse ........21 Scanner ......... 68 MP3 .... 40, 51, 61, 65, 66, 71 Scanner and Camera Wizard ..68 Music Scheduling Tasks..... 80 Create MP3s ......
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