Medion P4400 D Manual
Medion P4400 D Manual

Medion P4400 D Manual

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1.
About these Instructions ............................................................................. 6
1.1.
Symbols and Key Words used in these Instructions ................................... 6
1.2.
Proper Use ................................................................................................................. 7
1.3.
Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................... 7
2.
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 8
2.1.
2.2.
Operational Safety .................................................................................................. 8
2.3.
Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself ..................................................................... 9
2.4.
Data Backup .............................................................................................................. 9
2.5.
Power Supply ................................................................................. 10
3.
Included with your PC ............................................................................... 11
4.
Setting Up of the PC .................................................................................. 12
4.1.
Setup Location .......................................................................................................12
4.2.
Environmental Requirements ..........................................................................12
4.3.
Ergonomics .............................................................................................................13
5.
Connecting ................................................................................................. 13
5.1.
Cabling .....................................................................................................................14
5.2.
Connecting a Microphone.................................................................................14
5.3.
Connecting a Monitor .........................................................................................16
5.4.
Connecting an HDMI Device ............................................................................16
5.5.
Connecting Speakers/Audio Output .............................................................16
5.6.
Connecting PS/2 devices ...................................................................................17
5.7.
Connecting an Audio Input/Recording Device..........................................18
5.8.
LAN Connection ....................................................................................................18
5.9.
Connecting the Power Supply .........................................................................18
6.
First Use ...................................................................................................... 19
6.1.
Powering ON ..........................................................................................................19
7.
The Mouse .................................................................................................. 21
8.
The Keyboard ............................................................................................. 22
8.1.
The Alt, Alt Gr and Ctrl Buttons ........................................................................22
9.
The Hard Drive ........................................................................................... 23
9.1.
Important Directories ..........................................................................................24
9.2.
Connecting an External Hard Drive ...............................................................25
10.
The Optical Drive ....................................................................................... 26
10.1.
Loading and Removing a Disc..........................................................................26
10.2.
Playing/Reading Discs .........................................................................................27
10.3.
Regional Playback Information for DVDs .....................................................27
10.4.
Issues Relevant to the Burner ...........................................................................28
After sales support
Phone:
1300 884 987
Internet:
www.medion.com.au
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    The Optical Drive ..................26 10.1. Loading and Removing a Disc................26 10.2. Playing/Reading Discs ..................27 10.3. Regional Playback Information for DVDs .............27 10.4. Issues Relevant to the Burner ................28 After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 1 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 2 What To Do In Case of Hardware Problems ..........56 20.2. Do You Need More Help? ...................57 20.3. Driver Support .......................57 20.4. Transporting the PC .....................57 20.5. Maintenance ......................58 After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 2 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 3 20.6. Upgrading/Modifying and Repair ..............58 Recycling and Disposal................60 21.1. Handling Batteries ....................61 21.2. FCC Compliance Statement ................62 Index ......................64 After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 3 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 4: Warranty Details

    Multimedia PC System P4400 D (MD 8374) Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion.
  • Page 5 This document contains legally protected information. All rights reserved. Mechanical, electronic and any other form of reproduction is prohibited without the written permission of the manufacturer. Copyright © 2013 ® All rights reserved. This manual is protected by copyright. MEDION is the owner of the copyright. ® ®...
  • Page 6: About These Instructions

    Please follow the guidelines in the operating instructions. WARNING! Warning: danger of electric shock! WARNING! Warning: danger due to excessive volume! • Bullet point/information on operating steps and results  Tasks to be performed After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 6 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 7: Proper Use

    • Remote control • Remote control receiver Medion AG hereby declares that this device conforms to the fundamental requirements and the remaining relevant regulations of the 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive. This product satisfies the basic requirements and relevant regulations of the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    PC. • The slots and openings on the PC are for ventilation purposes. Do not cover these openings as this could cause the device to overheat. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 8 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 9: Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself

    2.3. 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 Help Desk or other suitable specialist workshop. 2.4. Data Backup CAUTION! Back up your data on external storage media after each update.
  • Page 10: Power Supply

    PC. Pulling the plugs in the wrong order may damage the mains adapter or the PC. When pulling the plug, hold the plug itself. Never pull on the cord. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 10 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 11: Included With Your Pc

    Welcome Poster • Warranty certificate • Warranty sticker DANGER! Keep packaging material such as plastic film away from children. There is a risk of suffocation if used improperly. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 11 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 12: Setting Up Of The Pc

    PC due to condensation. This can cause an electrical short circuit. • Keep the original packaging in the event the device needs to be sent in the post. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 12 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 13: Ergonomics

    5. Connecting PLEASE NOTE! The devices listed are not necessarily included with your PC. All the connections listed are optional and will not inevitably be available on your PC. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 13 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 14: Cabling

     Position the microphone in such a way that it does not point directly at the speakers. If you hear feedback, characterised by loud whistling noises, reposition the microphone until the sound stops. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 14 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 15: Connecting Usb Devices

    USB socket on your PC. PLEASE NOTE! Connect your devices always to the same port otherwise your operating system will give a new ID and asks for driver installation. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 15 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 16: Connecting A Monitor

    (usually Line In or Aux)  Plug the cable into the green socket on the back of the PC using the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 16 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 17: Connecting Headphones

     Connect the mouse cable to the green PS/2 port.  Connect the keyboard cable to the blue PS/2 port.  Power off and restart the PC. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 17 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 18: Connecting An Audio Input/Recording Device

    The socket must be close to the PC and easy to access. Do not start your PC yet! First, read the following section to find out what you need to know in order to get started. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 18 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 19: First Use

     The welcome procedure takes you through several screens and dialogues.  Select your desired language and then the corresponding country settings. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 19 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 20 (e.g. with new updates) which can result in delays in the PC shutting down and starting up. For this reason, do not switch the PC off prematurely. This may adversely affect the installation. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 20 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 21: The Mouse

    If the mouse course moves jerkily on the screen, try a different surface (mouse pad). Glass and metallic surfaces might cause problems. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 21 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 22: The Keyboard

    The euro symbol is produced. Alt Gr + Q Produces an @ as required for emails. Ctrl + Alt + Delete Starts the “Windows Security” dialogue. (Country-specific deviations are possible) After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 22 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 23: The Hard Drive

    These partitions cannot be deleted. Original equipment manufacturer/program versions purchased from the manufacturer which are usual- ly sold in conjunction with end devices After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 23 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 24: Important Directories

    The operating system saves its files here. D:\Drivers You will find all the (preinstalled) drivers required for your PC in this folder. D:\Tools Here you will find the utility programs for your PC. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 24 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 25: Connecting An External Hard Drive

    9.2. Connecting an External Hard Drive Product Diagram position: O Your PC has a slot which allows you to connect the MEDION HDDrive2Go super speed external hard drive quickly and easily via the USB 3.0 port. As with a USB memory stick, the connection can be made while the operating system is running.
  • Page 26: The Optical Drive

    While the PC is accessing the optical drive the media activity indicator is lit. Do not try to remove the disc from the drive while this LED is lit. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 26 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 27: Removing The Disc

    If you then wish to change the region setting again, this must be carried out by the manufacturer. Any shipping and configuration costs must be borne by the user. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 27 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 28: Issues Relevant To The Burner

    The connections (DVI or HDMI) must support the HDCP standard, if the device is connected to a digital source of output (e. g. a TFT monitor or an LCD TV). Take this information from the operating information of your output device After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 28 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 29: The Card Reader

    When a card is inserted into a slot, it will be assigned a free drive letter* by the system (as long as it is removable storage). 11.2. Removing Memory Cards  Pull the card out of the slot and store it properly. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 29 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 30: The Graphics System

    The following settings options are available: − Set resolution − Set brightness − Calibrate colour − Change display settings − Display on a second monitor − Customise ClearType text After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 30 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 31: The Sound System

    Listening to a device at high volumes for an extended period via headphones/earphones can damage your hearing. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 31 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 32: Network Operation

    Do not operate the WLAN function in locations (e.g.: hospitals, planes, etc.) where there is sensitive equipment. Do not switch the device on unless you are sure it will cause no interference. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 32 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 33: The Universal Serial Bus Ports

    Otherwise they will be assigned a new ID and the drivers will need to be reinstalled. ** To make use of the full performance, a WLAN router compatible with the 802.11n standard is required. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 33 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 34: Remote Control & Tv Tuner

    To ensure trouble-free operation of the remote control, the following conditions must be fulfilled: • The PC must be switched on. • The operating system must be fully loaded. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 34 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 35: Button Layout

    You select the required function with these navigation Buttons. The selection indicator will move in the appropriate direction.  Press the OK button to confirm your selection. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 35 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 36: Tv Tuner

     After you have started Windows®, connect the TV tuner to a free USB port.  Start the application for TV reception in order to set up the TV tuner. A set-up assistant will lead you through the programme. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 36 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 37: Connecting The Aerial

    Audio or video recordings require a lot of storage space (between 1 and 2 GB/hour). Back up any non-necessary files onto external media such as CD-Rs or hard drives. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 37 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 38: Software

    If you have not activated Windows® 8, not all functions will be available to you under PC settings. A watermark will also continue to be displayed at the bottom right on the traditional desktop. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 38 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 39: Windows 8 - What's New

     Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the screen and click settings.  Click Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 39 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 40: Improved Desktop

    Click the window’s title bar, “shake” it and all other opened windows are displayed as icons on the task bar. “Shake” the window once more and the other windows are displayed again. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 40 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 41: Overview

    They are shown in blocks and you can define the number of blocks and their columns yourself. Drag & drop the tiles to the desired position using the mouse. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 41 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 42: Logging In To Windows

    In devices without a touch screen, use the mouse instead of finger movements or gestures. To be able to use all Microsoft services you need to log in using a Microsoft account. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 42 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 43: Linking A User Account To A Liveid

    Windows Live ID account, you can create and edit your Windows Live ID account at http://www.windowslive.com/.  Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the link. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 43 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 44: Windows ® 8 Start Screen

    The Internet Explorer tile launches Internet Explorer PLEASE NOTE! Apps are applications that are displayed on a desktop with a program thumbnail. The app thumbnails are bigger than the standard tiles. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 44 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 45: Windows

    ® ® apps from programs from third-party suppliers. third-party suppliers This Windows 8 app launches the “PowerDVD” ® program. This Windows 8 app launches the “YouCam” ® program. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 45 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 46: Working With Windows

     Run the Shop app. Installing an app  Search for the desired app and click Install. The app will now be downloaded and installed in the background. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 46 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 47  Click and hold the left mouse button down Arranging apps on the desired app and drag it to the desired position.  Right-click the desired apps. Selecting multiple apps After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 47 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 48: Using The Search Function

     Define the app the search function should work with here.  Define the settings for the Sharing share function here.  Define the apps to be shared here. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 48 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 49  Here you will see the home network group and the apps Home network group and files shared within it.  Allow Windows ® Windows Update 8 to search the Internet for any ® necessary Windows 8 updates. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 49 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 50: Windows

     Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Search.  Enter Control Panel in the search field.  Click on Control Panel. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 50 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 51: Resetting The Pc To Its Factory Settings

    We do not accept any liability for claims for compensation arising from the loss of data or any consequential damages incurred.  Click Next and follow the on screen instructions to restore the factory settings. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 51 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 52: Uefi Firmware Configuration

    You can only run the configuration program upon system startup. If the PC has already been started, shut down Windows® and restart it. Before the PC reboots, press the “Del” key and hold it down until the message “Entering Setup” appears. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 52 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 53: Kaspersky Internet Security

    Internet Security will be deactivated automatically after a test period. We recommend the acquisition of a licence in good time, to ensure the optimum protection of your computer, for this reason. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 53 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 54: Windows ® 8 - Help And Support

     Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display, move the mouse down and click Settings.  Now click on Help.  Choose the topic you are interested in. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 54 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 55: Faq - Frequently Asked Questions

    − Use the installed driver or connect the device to the port on which it was originally installed. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 55 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 56: Customer Service

     Audio or video recordings need a great deal of memory (between 1 and 2 GB/ hour). Safeguard files that you do not need on external media, such as DVD/CD-Rs or hard drives or other external media e.g. the MEDION hard drive HDDrive 2go.
  • Page 57: 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 australia@medion.com. We’ll be glad to help you. Before contacting your technology centre, however, prepare the following information: •...
  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Please contact your customer service department if you have technical problems with your PC. • If a repair must be carried out, please contact only our authorised service partners. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 58 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 59 • Do not look directly into the laser beam, even when using optical instruments. • Do not expose the laser beam. Avoid exposing your eyes or skin to the laser beam – either directly or through scattered laser radiation. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 59 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 60: Recycling And Disposal

    21. Recycling and Disposal Should you have any questions concerning the disposal please contact your dealer or MEDION Customer Service. Packaging Your device has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Packaging is raw material and can be re-used or added to the recycling system.
  • Page 61: Handling Batteries

    • Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish! Please protect our environment and dispose of batteries in the correct manner. If you have any questions, please ask your dealer or our customer service department. After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 61 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 62: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 62 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 63: Repair And Refurbished Goods Or Parts Notice

    Please telephone us on 1300 884 987 or write to us at: MEDION Australia Pty Ltd St. Leonards, NSW 2065 Australia MEDION Help Desk 1300 884 987 (Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM to 6:00PM EST) Email: australia@medion.com After sales support...
  • Page 64: Index

    Optical Drive ..........26 Emergency Release of a Blocked Graphics system .......... 30 Disc ............27 Inserting a Disc ........26 Hard Drive ............. 23 Playing/Reading Discs ......27 After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 64 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 65 Desktop apps .......... 45 Windows® 8 Start Screen ....43, 44 Windows® 8 app ........44 Wireless LAN ..........32 Requirements .......... 33 Working With Apps ........46 After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 65 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...
  • Page 66 After sales support Phone: 1300 884 987 66 of 66 Internet: www.medion.com.au...

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