Table of Content Information about these Operating Instructions ........4 1.1. Explanation of Symbols ..................4 Proper Use ....................6 EU Declaration of Conformity ..............6 Declaration of Conformity for UK ............... 7 Information on WLAN/Bluetooth® ............. 8 Information on Trademarks ................ 8 Safety Instructions ..................
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 Due to the 5 GHz frequency range of the used wireless LAN solution, use in EU countries is only permitted inside buildings. Indoor use Devices with this symbol are only suitable for use indoors.
• Do not use the device in extreme environmental conditions. 3. EU Declaration of Conformity MEDION AG hereby declares that this product conforms with the essential requirements and the remaining relevant regulations: •...
FI = Finland, SE = Sweden, CH = Switzerland, UK(NI) = Northern Ireland, HR = Croatia 4. Declaration of Conformity for UK MEDION AG herby declares that this product is conform to all relevant British requirements. Full declarations of conformity are available at www.medion.com/conformity.
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.
7. Safety Instructions 7.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate electronics This device may be used by children over the age of 8 and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or by those without experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the device and understand the ensuing dangers.
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. ...
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CAUTION! Danger of electric shock! There is a risk of electric shock or fire if the mains adapter is open! Never open the housing of the device or the mains adapter! Never operate the device if the housing is open. ...
WARNING! Risk of explosion! Risk of explosion from the integrated rechargeable battery. Never throw the notebook into an open fire. 7.3. 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! ...
• Maintain a distance of at least one metre from sources of high-frequency and magnetic interference (TV sets, speakers, mobile phones, DECT telephones, etc.) in order to avoid malfunctions and data loss. • 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.
NOTICE! Risk of damage! Large changes in temperature or fluctuations in humidity can cause moisture build up within the notebook due to condensation. This can cause an electrical short circuit. After transporting the notebook, wait until the device has reached room temperature before switching it on.
• For extra safety, we recommend using an overvoltage protection device (surge protector) to prevent your notebook from sustaining damage as a result of power surges or lightning strikes. • The only devices which may be connected to the device are those which meet the requirements defined in the safety standard for audio, video or information technology equipment.
7.8. Cabling • Position the cables so that they cannot be stepped on or might cause a risk for tripping. • To avoid damaging the cables, do not place any objects on them. • Do not connect peripheral devices – such as keyboards, mouse and monitor, etc.
7.9. Information about the Touchpad NOTICE! Risk of damage! The touchpad is a highly sensitive input device and it will respond to a light touch and minimal pressure. Never use undue force to operate the touchpad as this could damage or destroy it. The touchpad is operated with the thumb or another finger and reacts to the energy given out by the skin.
Finally, wash your hands with soap, as the pieces may have been contaminated with chemicals. • Avoid contact between the display and hard objects (e.g. buttons, wristwatch). 7.11. Data backup Back up your data to external storage media before each update. We do not accept any liability for claims for compensation arising from loss of data or any consequential loss or damage.
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50 - 60 cm 40 - 45° 90° • In general – change your position frequently (around every 20-30 minutes) and take regular breaks to avoid tiredness. • Back – when sitting at your workstation, your back must be supported by your chair’s backrest, which must be upright or angled slightly back.
8. Included with your Notebook Risk of suffocation! Packaging material is not a toy! There is a risk of suffocation if plastic packaging is swallowed or used inappropriately! Keep packaging material, e.g. plastic film or bags, away from children. ...
10. Views and description of the controls 10.1. Open Notebook (similar picture) Webcam Webcam LED Microphones Display CAPS Lock indicator: If the function is activated, the LED lights up white...
On-/off switch and operating indicator: The device is switched on: The LED lights up white (bright light). The device is in sleep mode: the LED glows dimly white. The device is switched off: The LED does not light up. The battery level is low: The LED flashes orange. Gaming Mode / Office Mode / Turbo Mode switch and indicator: Office Mode: LED off Gaming Mode: LED glows white (low light)
10.3. Right Side (similar picture) Ventilation Openings USB Port 3.2, gen 1 (type A) Card Reader 10.4. Rear Side 18 19 21 20 (similar picture) Ventilation Openings Thunderbolt 4 Connector (type C) RJ45 Port 2.5 Gbit(LAN) Power Supply (DC In) HDMI Port Liquid Cooling Connector The system can be cooled down by connecting it to an external cooling...
10.5. Bottom View (similar picture) Ventilation Openings Stereo Speakers 11. Power Supply 11.1. On/Off Switch Open the notebook and hold the on/off switch down briefly to switch the notebook on or off. If it is no longer possible to switch off the notebook via the software, keep the On/Off switch pressed down for about 10 seconds.
12. Preparation for Starting-Up To operate your notebook safety and ensure a long service life, you have to 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.
12.1. 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. ...
14.1. General Handling of Rechargeable Batteries When handling rechargeable batteries, it is important to ensure that they are correctly used and charged so that the capacity of the battery is fully utilised and its service life is maintained for as long as possible. The optimal charging temperature is approx.
If you ignore the low battery warning, your notebook will shut down. 15. 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.
16. Display 16.1. 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.
17.1.1. Specific Keyboard Shortcuts Beschreibung Sleep Fn + F1 The notebook goes into power-saving mode. Fn + F2 activates/deactivates Windows Display Fn + F3 Switches the screen display between LCD, external display and duplicate display. Airplane mode Fn + F4 Switches the airplane mode on or off.
Double-tap the top left corner of the touchpad toggles all touchpad functions on or off. Double tapping the upper right corner of the touchpad turns on or off the touchpad functions located on the right side of the touchpad. If the touchpad LEDs are not lit, you can use the touchpad as usual. The touchpad functions are not displayed.
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19.2.1. 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.
20. Card Reader The shape and capacity of a memory card can vary depending on the manufacturer. You can use the following types of memory card: SD, SDHC, SDXC. Memory cards are not included. 20.1. Inserting a Memory Card NOTICE! Risk of damage! Incorrectly inserting the memory card may damage the device.
22. Securing Your Notebook 22.1. 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...
23.1. System Restore with Windows Recovery Options If you experience problems with your device, you can refresh or reset it. Windows is reinstalled when you refresh your device. Your personal files and settings are retained. Windows is also reinstalled when you reset your device. However, your files, settings and apps –...
24. UEFI Confi guration The UEFI 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.
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• Use the installed driver or connect the device to the port on which it was originally installed. The notebook will not switch on. If the notebook is in battery mode, connect the notebook to the AC adapter and check that the battery is charged or being charged.
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.com. We’ll be glad to help you. Before contacting your technology centre, however, prepare the following information: •...
26.4. Driver Support The system has been thoroughly and successfully tested with the installed drivers in our test laboratory. It is normal in the computer sector, however, for the drivers to need updating from time to time. This is because there may be compatibility problems with other components (programs, devices) which have not yet been tested.
26.6. Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING! Danger of electric shock! There is a risk of death as a result of electric shock if the housing is open and if parts inside the device are touched! Do not open the housing of the notebook. It does not contain any parts requiring maintenance.
26.7. Storage when not in use Store the notebook in a cool, dry place if you are not going to use it for an extended period of time and make sure that it is protected from dust and extremes of temperature.
28. UK Disposing of the product PACKAGING Your appliance has been packaged to protect it from damage in transit. The packaging is made of materials that can be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. FOAM Don’t Recycle Recycle Recycle APPLIANCE Old appliances may not be disposed of with household waste! Should the product no longer be capable of being used at some point in time, dispose of it in accordance with the regulations in force in your...
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 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. • Type 3: abnormal or faulty red, green or blue sub-pixel (e.g.
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.
Please note that you cannot use the address below for returns. Please contact the Service Centre mentioned above. MEDION AG Am Zehnthof 77 45307 Essen Germany Importer for GB market by: MEDION AG c/o MEDION ELECTRONICS LTD. 120 Faraday Park, Faraday Road, Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF, Wiltshire United Kingdom...
34. 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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