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Operating instructions Multimedia PC Multimedia PC M55/M56 High-performance PC X50/X51 High-performance PC X71 High-performance PC X75 All-in-One PC System X-PC...
Contents About these instructions ..............................4 1.1. Warning symbols and key words used in these instructions ....................... 4 1.2. Proper use ........................................4 1.3. Declaration of conformity ..................................4 Safety instructions ................................5 2.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate machinery ..............5 2.2.
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The TV card (optional) ..............................20 Networking ..................................20 17.1. What is a network? ....................................20 17.2. Wireless LAN (wireless network)................................20 Software ..................................21 ® 18.1. Getting to know Windows 8 .................................21 18.2. indows activation ......................................21 18.3. Windows® 8 – What’s New ..................................21 18.4. Overview ........................................22 18.5.
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Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. This operating manual is protected by copyright. MEDION® is the owner of this copyright. ® Trademarks: MS-DOS® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft corporation.
• Mouse (optional) Medion AG hereby declares that this device conforms to the fundamental requirements and the remaining rel- evant 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.
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 Service Centre or other suitable specialist workshop. 2.4. Da ta backup CAUTION! Back up your data to external storage media before each update.
3. P ackage contents Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact us within 14 days of purchase. Note down the serial numbers here. The PC you have purchased includes the following components: •...
Sitting for long periods without changing your position can be uncomfortable. To minimise the risks of physical discomfort or damage, correct posture is paramount. • General – Alter your position frequently (every 20–30 minutes) and take frequent breaks to avoid fatigue. •...
• During the first few hours of use, new products may give off a characteristic but totally harmless smell. This is unavoidable and disappears over time. To help reduce the amount of odour build-up, we recommend that you ventilate the room at regular intervals. We have taken appropriate measures during the development of this product to ensure that levels are well below legal limits.
If your computer has an OC switch on its front cover, you simply need to press the switch in order to overclock the processor (the switch should click into position). Restart your computer for the change to take effect. If you have launched the MEDION® ERAZER® Control Center, a corre- sponding notification will appear on the screen.
5.7. Connecting a monitor (optional) Your PC is equipped with a VGA and/or a DVI connection. PLEASE NOTE! If your monitor has multiple inputs (e.g. VGA and DVI), only ever connect one data cable at a time (to prevent sig- nal mapping problems).
Diagram Command You can move the screen up and down and to the left and right Swipe in all directions with one finger Press an app tile and hold it down to move the app to a new location.
5.13. Connecting IEEE 1394 (FireWire) devices (optional) CAUTION! Do not connect your IEEE 1394 devices until you have finished the initial setup of your new PC. This will prevent any unnecessary interference during the installation. These devices can generally be connected while the PC is running.
6. First use The operating system and all hardware drivers are already preinstalled. You do not need to run any of the discs supplied. For some programs (e.g. telephone CDs or encyclopaedias, it may be necessary to insert the relevant disc in order to call up the data saved on it.
7. The mouse In addition to the two buttons, the mouse also has a wheel. Turn or press the wheel to scroll through documents or Internet pages. PLEASE NOTE! The wheel can also be used as a button. The assignment depends on the application in question. In Word, for ex- ample, the cursor changes shape and the screen display scrolls up or down in the appropriate direction when the mouse is moved.
9. The hard drive The hard drive is your main memory medium and combines high storage capacity with rapid data access. Your PC is supplied with an OEM version of the Microsoft Windows® operating system which supports all of the PC’s perfor- mance features.
9.3. Connecting an external hard drive (optional) 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. The hard drive is then auto- matically detected as removable storage and is assigned a drive letter.
10.2. Playing/reading discs PLEASE NOTE! Many discs run automatically when they are inserted. This depends on the operating system and the relevant set- tings. Your PC is capable of playing audio CDs, DVD movies or data discs from the optical drive. Once a disc has been loaded, a dialogue box opens containing various playback options.
11. The card reader (optional) If your PC has a card reader, you can also use the card types below as follows: Card type Connection contacts SD (Secure Digital) pointing downwards MMC (MultiMediaCard) pointing downwards Memory stick pointing downwards Memory Stick Pro pointing downwards When inserting the memory cards, ensure that the contacts are pointing in the right direction, as specified in the list below.
The following settings options are available: − Set resolution − Set brightness − Calibrate colour − Change display settings − Display on second monitor − Customise ClearType text 13. The sound system The external audio connections can be configured so that you can connect a surround sound system. If you wish to change the default volume, click the loudspeaker icon in the task bar.
16. The TV card (optional) To receive a TV signal using the TV tuner, an analogue aerial, DVB-T aerial or a digital SAT system must be connected. CAUTION! Disconnect the aerial when the device is not being used, especially during thunderstorms. This will protect your device from possible lightning strikes.
18. Software This section deals with the subject of software. We distinguish here between the operating system, the software (the appli- cations), the Windows activation and the UEFI firmware configuration. PLEASE NOTE! The current Windows family currently includes Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Windows 8.1 is the first update of the Windows 8 generation.
18.3.3. 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.
18.4.2. Setting up a password for Windows Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Settings. Next, click Change PC settings. Select the Users item. Click Change your password and follow the instructions. 18.4.3.
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Information such as the following may be displayed here for example: Windows Windows 8 apps are executable programs. ® ® The “Desktop” tile opens the traditional Windows display. 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.
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Windows® 8 apps from third party suppliers are displayed as follows. Example: Windows These Windows 8 apps are executable programs from third-party suppliers. ® ® apps from third-party suppliers This Windows 8 app launches the “PowerDVD” program. ® This Windows 8 app launches the “YouCam”...
18.5.4. Using the search function Use the search function to find individual tasks, settings or apps quickly. Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Search. Enter the name of the app or file and select an entry from the results list on the left-hand side of the display. The search results are arranged by apps, settings and files.
19.5.1. Windows® 8 power on/off functions The new Windows® 8 allows you to restart your PC, 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 PC’s RAM is preserved while practically all other components of your PC are disabled or their power consumption reduced to a minimum.
CAUTION! The recovery process takes a long time when you select the option to back up user data. Only the data located in the folder C:\USER will be backed up. All other data will be deleted. Therefore, always regularly carry out a data backup onto an external data medium. We do not accept any liability for claims for compensation arising from the loss of data or any consequential damages incurred.
This is because there may be compatibility problems with other components (programs, devices) which have not yet been tested. You can find current drivers on the Internet at the following address: www.medion.com. 21.6. Transport Please observe the following when transporting your PC: •...
21.7. Cleaning and care By observing the following instructions, you can extend the operating life of your PC: CAUTION! None of the parts inside the housing require cleaning or maintenance. • Always unplug the device and disconnect all cables before cleaning. Clean the PC with a damp, lint-free cloth. •...
23. Recycling and disposal If you have any questions about disposal, please contact your sales agent or our service centre. Device At the end of its life, the device should not be disposed of in household rubbish. Enquire about the options for en- vironmentally friendly and appropriate disposal.
23.2. FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener-ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-dance with the in- structions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
24. Index Jump lists ....................22 Batteries ....................31 Laser radiation ..................30 Battery disposal ................. 31 Logging in to Windows ..............22 Better device management ............22 Linking a user account to a LiveID.......... 23 Setting a PIN for Windows ............23 Cabling .....................
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Windows® 8 desktop ................ 24 Desktop apps ................24, 25 Windows® 8 Start screen ..............23 Windows® 8 app ................24 Wireless LAN ..................20 Working posture Arms ..................... 7 Back ...................... 7 General ....................7 Head ..................... 7 Legs ...................... 7 Wrists ....................
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