Table of Content Information about these Operating Instructions ........4 1.1. Explanation of Symbols ..................4 1.2. Proper Use........................ 6 EU Declaration of Conformity ..............6 2.1. Information on WLAN ..................7 Information on Trademarks ................ 8 Safety Instructions ..................8 4.1.
1. Information about these Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using it. Read the safety instructions and all other instructions carefully before using the device for the first time. Note the warnings on the device and in the operating instructions.
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Additional information on using the device. Please follow the guidelines in the operating instructions. • Bullet point/information on operating steps and results Tasks to be performed Declaration of conformity (see section ‘Declaration of conformity’): Products that feature this symbol meet the requirements of the EC directives.
• Do not use the device in extreme environmental conditions. 2. EU Declaration of Conformity MEDION AG hereby declares that this product conforms with the essential requirements and the remaining relevant regulations: •...
Inc. and are used by MEDION under licence. The USB™ word mark and logos are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum, Inc. and are used by MEDION under licence. Other trademarks and brand names are the property of the respective owner.
WARNING! Impairment to hearing! Listening through earphones or headphones at excessive volume levels, as well as changes to the basic settings of the equaliser, drivers, software or operating system generates excessive acoustic pressure and can lead to damage or loss of hearing. ` Before pressing play, set the volume to the lowest setting.
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The slots and openings on the device are for ventilation purposes. ` Do not cover these openings, as this could cause the device to overheat or even catch fire. ` Do not insert anything into the device through the slots and openings.
4.3. Never carry out repairs yourself CAUTION! Risk of electric shock! There is a risk of electric shock if repairs are not carried out by qualified personnel! ` Never open the housing of the notebook, or the mains adapter! ` In the event of a fault, please contact the Service Centre or an approved repair specialist.
dissipation on the underside can result in uncomfortable overheating. • This device is not suitable for use with VDU workstations. 4.5. Environmental Requirements • The notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient temperature between 5 °C (+41 °F) and 30 °C (+86 °F) and at a relative humidity between 20% and 80% (without condensation).
4.6. Power Supply CAUTION! Risk of electrical shock! There are live components inside this AC adapter. In the event of an unintentional short circuit of this AC adapter, there is a risk of electrical shock or fire! ` Do not open the housing of the AC adapter. ` Do not cover the mains adapter.
NOTICE! Risk of damage! Unsuitable mains adapters may cause damage to the product. ` Only use the mains adapter supplied in order to charge the device. To extend your battery’s performance and lifespan and ensure safe operation, you should also observe the guidelines below: •...
• Do not exchange the supplied cable for another one. Use only the supplied cable as this cable has been extensively tested in our laboratory. • In addition, when connecting your peripherals only use the connecting cables supplied with those devices. •...
4.9. Protecting the Display The display is the most sensitive component part of the device as it consists of thin glass. The display can break if subjected to too much stress. • Do not allow any objects to drop onto the display. •...
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so that the direction of vision is parallel to the window front. Setting up the notebook with your back to the window is incorrect as reflections from the bright window on the screen will then be unavoidable. A position looking onto the window is also incorrect as the contrast between the dark screen and the bright daylight can cause problems for the eyes to adjust and result in problems.
Wrists – when working with the keyboard, mouse or trackball, your wrists • should be stretched out and not bent at an angle of more than 10°, where possible. Make sure that your wrists are not resting on the table edge itself. Legs –...
7. Views and description of the controls 7.1. 0pen Notebook (similar picture) Webcam Microphones Display ON/OFF switch Battery charge indicator This indicator flashes when the battery is being charged. The indicator goes out when the battery is charged. Keyboard...
Touchpad Touchpad LED This indicator shows whether the touchpad is switched on or off. Double-click this LED to activate or deactivate the touchpad. Gaming Mode / Office Mode / Turbo Mode Switch (Turbo Mode optional) LED Webcam 7.2. Right Side (similar picture) microSD Card Slot USB Port 3.1 (type A)
7.4. Rear Side (similar picture) Ventilation Openings USB 3.1 port (type C) with HDMI/DisplayPort function HDMI Connector LAN Port (RJ-45) Power Supply (DC In) 8. Power Supply 8.1. On/Off Switch ` Open the notebook and hold the on/off switch down briefly to switch the notebook on or off.
When first operating your notebook please ensure that the AC adapter is connected. ` Switch the notebook on by pressing the on/off switch. The notebook will now start and run through various installation steps. The operating system cannot be used unless you agree to the terms and conditions of use during the installation process.
Licence Agreement Please read through the licence agreement carefully. It provides important legal information about the use of your software product. To view the text in full, you must slide the scroll bar downwards using the mouse until you reach the end of the document.
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` Carry out a complete discharging and charging cycle once a month, then store the device with approx. 50% of the battery capacity. This will prevent the battery becoming full discharged and permanently damaged or no longer capable of being charged. ` The device should not be charged unattended.
12. Power Management (Power Options) Your notebook offers automatic and user selectable power-saving and energy functions that can be used to optimize battery life and reduce the overall operating costs. If you need help with the power management of your notebook, press the F1 key for Windows Help.
13. Display 13.1. 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.
14. Data Input 14.1. Keyboard The double assignment of certain keys means that the range of functions available to you is the same as on a conventional Windows keyboard. Some functions are entered using the Fn key (standard on most notebooks). 14.1.1.
14.2. Touchpad NOTICE! Risk of damage! If unsuitable objects are used to control the device, this could permanently damage the touchpad. Do not use any sharp objects (e.g. a pen). 15. Sound System 15.1. External Audio Connections Using the external connections provides you with an ideal opportunity to connect your Notebook to external devices.
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16.2.1. Restricted use Always switch off the product in the following situations: • in hospitals, clinics or other health centres and in all places in the immediate vicinity of medical equipment, • in all places where there is a risk of explosion (e.g. petrol stations; in dusty environments, e.g.
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. Without a router, however, the network is restricted to those devices directly connected to it.
17. microSD Card Reader The shape and capacity of a memory card can vary depending on the manufacturer. Memory cards are not included. 17.1. Inserting a Memory Card NOTICE! Risk of damage! Incorrectly inserting the memory card may damage the device.
19. Securing Your Notebook 19.1. Password Setting (Power-on) You can protect your notebook against unauthorised use with a power-on password. On switching on the notebook, a password prompt will appear on the screen. The password is set up in the UEFI configuraton. NOTICE! Risk of damage! Please note that changes should only be carried out...
20. Resetting the notebook to its Factory Settings Depending on the features of your notebook, use either Cyberlink PowerRecover or the Windows system recovery options if your system fails to respond as normal and a system recovery becomes necessary. NOTICE! Risk of damage! A flat battery during the recovery process may lead to data loss or cause damage to the system.
− Reset to HDD - user data not saved All data on the device will be permanently deleted. The factory settings will be restored. − Reset to HDD - user data saved The factory settings will be restored and all user data under C:\USERS will be backed up.
NOTICE! Loss of data! All the data stored on your notebook will be deleted as a result of resetting it. ` Back up your data before resetting the notebook. Always perform any type of recovery using AC power. If you have forgotten the Windows password for your device, you can also restore the notebook from the login screen after rebooting the device.
22. FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions How do I activate Windows ® • Windows ® is activated automatically as soon as an Internet connection is established. The time is incorrect. ` Click with the right mouse button on the clock in the bottom right corner of your screen and then click on “Adjust date/time”.
The touchpad is not working. ` To activate the touchpad, press the Fn+F5 keyboard shortcut. Apps (e.g. the weather app) cannot be displayed as live tiles. ` Check the date, time zone and time. Problem recognising an additional hard drive If you add an additional hard drive to your device, the drive may not be immediately visible under Windows.
So-called optional driver updates can be loaded and installed via the Windows Update function. The current drivers are available on our homepage at www.medion.com. Please use the service address for the country where the device was purchased.
23.5. Transport Please note the following information if you wish to transport the Notebook: ` Switch the notebook off. ` After transporting the notebook, wait until the appliance has reached room temperature before switching it on. Large changes in temperature or fluctuations in humidity can cause moisture build-up within the notebook due to condensation.
` Under no circumstances must liquids penetrate inside the device as this may cause damage. ` Do not expose the screen to strong sunlight or ultraviolet light. NOTICE! Risk of damage! To avoid damaging the device, never allow the plug contacts to come into contact with water.
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 EN ISO 9241-307, Class II; which has been briefly summarised below.
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Pixel structure 5 Pixel Rows Pixel blue green Sub-Pixel 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.
In our Service Community, you can meet other users, as well as our staff, and you can exchange your experiences and pass on your knowledge there. You will find our Service Community at http://community.medion.com. • Alternatively, use our contact form at www.medion.com/contact.
29. Privacy statement Dear customer, We wish to inform you that we, MEDION AG, Am Zehnthof 77, 45307 Essen, Germa- ny process your personal data as a data controller. For matters regarding data protection, we are supported by our company data pro- tection officer who can be contacted at MEDION AG, Datenschutz, Am Zehnthof 77, D –...
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