Notes on this Manual Keep these instructions with your computer at all times. The proper set up, use and care can help extend the life of your computer. In the event that you transfer ownership of this computer, please provide these instructions to the new owner. This manual is divided into sections to help you locate the information you require. Along with the Table of Contents at the beginning of this manual, an Index has been provided to help you find topical information. If you want to start up your PC immediately, please read the chapters Operational Safety (page 3) and Setting up and Getting Started (page 8). We strongly recommend you read this entire manual to ensure the proper set-up and operation of your PC. Many application programs incorporate extensive help functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions will be ® available to you while you are using the Microsoft Windows operating system or the respective application program. ® Windows Vista offers you additional aids to learn about the new version of Windows and your PC. You can find this information in the Welcome Center after booting up your PC. We have listed further useful sources of information starting on page 55. Audience These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced user. Regardless of the possible professional utilisation, this PC is designed for day-to-day household use. The functions and applications for use with this PC have been designed with the entire family in mind. Purchase Details Enter your purchase details below for quick reference. Serial Numbers (i.e. Microsoft ) Place and date of Purchase ® ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... You will find the PC serial number on the rear of the PC. Also copy this number into your guarantee documents, if necessary. UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Quality Medion has selected the components in this computer for their high level of functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability. Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to provide you with an innovative personal computer useful for applications relating to both work and leisure. We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer. Thank you for choosing our products. © 2008 Medion . All rights reserved. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ® - ii UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 3761020 REP. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Table of contents Safety............................................................................................................ 1 Operational Safety.......................................................................................................3 Data Security............................................................................................................4 Setting Up & Getting Started ....................................................................... 5 Included with your PC.................................................................................................7 Setting Up ...................................................................................................................8 Set-up Location........................................................................................................8 Ambient Temperature ..............................................................................................8 Ergonomics ..............................................................................................................9 Connecting ...............................................................................................................11 Cabling ..................................................................................................................11 Front Connectors ...................................................................................................12 Connecting Speakers/Audio Output ......................................................................13 PCs with Surround Sound...................................................................................13 Connecting a Sound Source/Audio Input...............................................................13 LAN Connection.....................................................................................................14 Connecting IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire) Devices ..............................................................14 Connecting USB Devices ........................................................................................15 Installing wireless keyboard & mouse .................................................................16 Connecting Serial Devices ......................................................................................19 Connecting PS/2 Devices .......................................................................................19 TV-out....................................................................................................................19 Connecting the Monitor.........................................................................................20 Antenna Connection for TV....................................................................................21 DVB-S TV reception.............................................................................................21 Analogue TV reception .......................................................................................21 DVB-T TV reception.............................................................................................21 Connecting headphones ........................................................................................22 Connecting a Microphone .....................................................................................22 Connecting a Recording Source / Video Inlet .........................................................22 Connecting S-ATA devices......................................................................................23 Remove S-ATA devices ........................................................................................23 Connecting the Power Supply ...............................................................................24 Getting Started..........................................................................................................25 Step 1: Power On...................................................................................................25 Switch ................................................................................................................25 On/off Switch .....................................................................................................25 Step 2: Starting Initial Setup...................................................................................26 UK/ N. 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IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Step 3: Finalising....................................................................................................27 Short Description of the Windows® Desktop ........................................................27 Operation ................................................................................................... 29 The Mouse ................................................................................................................31 Battery save function..............................................................................................31 The Keyboard ............................................................................................................32 The Alt and Ctrl Keys ..............................................................................................32 Multimedia functions .............................................................................................33 The Hard Drive ..........................................................................................................34 Important Directories .............................................................................................35 Connecting an external hard drive .........................................................................36 The Optical Drive ......................................................................................................37 Loading a Disc:.......................................................................................................37 Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs ..........................................................37 How to Remove a Disc ...........................................................................................38 The Optical Drive as Boot Drive..............................................................................38 Regional Playback Information for DVD..................................................................38 Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter............................................................39 The Card Reader ........................................................................................................40 The Graphics Card.....................................................................................................41 Personalize appearance and sounds.......................................................................41 Connecting the PC to a Television..........................................................................42 How to Connect the PC to a Television: ..............................................................43 The Sound Card ........................................................................................................44 IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)..................................................................................................45 Application Options for IEEE1394...........................................................................45 Technical Specifications .........................................................................................45 USB Port ....................................................................................................................46 The Network .............................................................................................................47 What is a Network? ................................................................................................47 Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................47 Safety Note .........................................................................................................47 Conditions ..........................................................................................................48 Troubleshooting within the Network .....................................................................49 The TV Tuner Card ....................................................................................................50 Watch TV ...............................................................................................................50 The Remote Control ..................................................................................................50 - iv UK/ N. 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IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Inserting Batteries ..................................................................................................50 Button layout .........................................................................................................51 Changing the transmission/reception channels......................................................53 Serial COM Port.........................................................................................................54 Software....................................................................................................................55 Getting to Know Windows Vista® ............................................................................55 Windows Vista® ­ Quick Start Guide ....................................................................55 Windows Vista® - Help and Support.....................................................................55 Windows Vista® ­ Welcome Center......................................................................56 Windows Vista® ­ User Account Control ..............................................................57 Installation of Software ..........................................................................................58 ...