Instruction Manual39.6 cm / 15.6“ NotebookMEDION® AKOYA® C15x
9 of 722.3. Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself WARNING!Never try to open or repair the device yourself. There is a risk of electric shock.• If there i
10 of 722.6. Environmental Requirements• The Notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient temperature between 5° C (+41° F) and 30° C (+86° F) an
11 of 72In many cases, an improvement can also be achieved by using slats or vertical blinds on the windows, partition walls or by changing the artifi
12 of 722.9. Cabling• Position the cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.• To avoid damaging the cables, do not place any object
13 of 722.10. Information about the Touchpad• The touchpad is operated with the thumb or another finger and reacts to the energy given out by the ski
14 of 723. Included with your NotebookPlease check that the contents are complete and notify us within 7 days of purchase if any of the following com
15 of 724. Views4.1. Open Notebook124678105931) Webcam2) Webcam led3) Microphone4) LCD Display5) Stereo loudspeakers6) Keyboard7) Touchpad8) Device
16 of 724.2. Right Side121113 14161511) Audio Out / Headset connection12) USB 2.0 Port13) Optical Drive14) Disc Eject Button 15) Emergency Ejecti
17 of 724.4. Front View2323) Multimedia Card Reader4.5. Operating and Status LEDsThe system displays power supply status and operating modes via LED
18 of 725. First UseTo operate your Notebook safety and ensure a long service life, you should read the “Operational safety” chapter at the beginning
1 of 72Contents1. About these Instructions ... 51.1. Symbols and Key words
19 of 72The operating system will be loaded from the hard drive. The loading process takes a little longer during the initial setup. Once all the nece
20 of 72The operating light indicates the current operating mode. Regardless of the operating system, the Notebook will switch off if the switch is he
21 of 72Licence AgreementPlease read through the licence agreement carefully. It provides important legal information about the use of your software p
22 of 726.3.1. Inserting the Battery Insert the battery before bringing the notebook into operation by sliding the battery pack into the compartme
23 of 726.3.3. Charging the BatteryThe battery is charged using the mains adapter. When the mains adapter is connected and switched on, the battery
24 of 72PLEASE NOTE!If you ignore the low battery warning, your Notebook will shut down.CAUTION!Never remove the battery while the Notebook is switche
25 of 727. Display7.1. Opening and Closing the DisplayThe special design of the display hinges keeps the display closed without the need for an addit
26 of 727.3. Appearance and CustomisationThis program gives you the option of customising your desktop. This includes the background image, the scree
27 of 727.4. Connecting an External MonitorThe Notebook has a VGA connection socket (18) (optional) as well as an HDMI port (20) for an external mon
28 of 727.4.1. DuplicateThis mode duplicates the Notebook display on the external monitor. PLEASE NOTE!In this mode the same screen resolution must be
2 of 729. The Hard Drive ... 329.1. Important Directories ...
29 of 728.1.1. Notebook-Specific Keyboard ShortcutsDescriptionFn + F1 SleepFn + F2Flight Mode Opens the user interface for switching the WLAN and/or
30 of 728.2. The TouchpadIn normal mode, the cursor follows the direction specified by moving your fingers in the corresponding direction on the touc
31 of 728.2.1. Two-Finger Touchpad OperationYour touchpad supports two-finger operation which enables certain commands to be executed in some applica
32 of 729. The Hard DriveThe hard drive is your main memory medium and combines high storage capacity with rapid data access. You Notebook is supplie
33 of 729.1. Important DirectoriesWe have listed the most important directories below and described their contents. CAUTION!Do not delete or modify th
34 of 7210. The Optical Drive10.1. Inserting a DiscUnlike optical drives on a desktop PC, the Notebook uses a mount to hold the disc. When inserting
35 of 72CAUTION!Do not try to remove the disc from the drive while the Notebook is accessing the optical drive.10.1.1. Emergency Release of a Blocke
36 of 7210.4. Issues Relevant to the BurnerThis section only concerns devices supplied with a CD-RW, a combination CD/DVD read drive or a DVD-RW drive
37 of 7211. The Sound System11.1. External Audio ConnectionsYour Notebook has an integrated stereo speaker so you can always reproduce sound without
38 of 7212. Network Operation12.1. What is a Network? We talk about a network when multiple computers are directly connected to one another. This allo
3 of 7220. Customer Service ... 6020.1. What To Do In Case of Har
39 of 7212.2.1. Requirements A so-called WLAN access point may be used as a remote station. A WLAN access point is a radio transmitting device that c
40 of 7212.3. BluetoothBluetooth technology is used to wirelessly bridge short distances. Bluetooth devices transfer data via radio so that computers
41 of 7213. The multi-Card ReaderMemory cards are media that are used, e.g. in the field of digital photography, and are gradually replacing the disk
42 of 7215. The Universal Serial Bus Port The universal serial bus (USB 1.1 and USB 2.0) is a standard for connecting input devices, scanners and oth
43 of 7216. Securing Your NotebookYour new Notebook has software and hardware solutions for preventing unauthorised access.16.1. Password Setting (Pow
44 of 7217. SoftwareThis section deals with the subject of software. We distinguish here between the operating system, the software (the applications)
45 of 7217.3. Windows® 8 – What’s New17.3.1. Microsoft AccountA Microsoft account is an e-mail address and password for logging in to Windows® 8. You
46 of 7217.3.2. Taskbar (Desktop Mode)You can start programs from the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and switch between programs already running
47 of 7217.3.5. Improved Device ManagementWindows® 8 allows you to connect, manage and use all devices via the central “Devices” function.All device
48 of 7217.4.1. Logging in to WindowsTo be able to work with Windows® 8, you must set up a Windows® 8 user account. Move the mouse pointer into th
4 of 72Personal InformationPlease append the following to your proof of ownership:Serial number ...Date
49 of 7217.5. Linking a User Account to a LiveIDYou can link your user account to a LiveID. This enables you to log in to any computer or mobile devic
50 of 7217.6. Windows® 8 Start ScreenOnce the operating system is running, you will see the new Windows® 8 Start screen. (image similar)Information su
51 of 7217.7. Windows® 8 DesktopThis image shows a symbolic representation of additional programs.(image similar)Information such as the following may
52 of 7217.7.1. Working with Windows® 8 and Cassic AppsMenu InstructionsOpening an app Click the desired app with the left mouse button.Closing an
53 of 72Uninstalling an app Right-click on the Start screen. Click All Apps in the bottom right hand corner of the display. Right-click the des
54 of 7217.8. Using the Search FunctionUse the search function to find individual tasks, settings or apps quickly. Move the mouse pointer into the t
55 of 72 Data protection Configure the security settings for apps, accounts and Windows® 8 here. Devices Install additional external connected
56 of 72Shut down Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display, move the mouse down and click Settings. Now click
57 of 7218.3.1. Running System Restore After restarting, press the F11 key or start up the Notebook with the F11 key held down to launch PowerRecov
58 of 7218.4. UEFI fi rmware confi gurationThe UEFI firmware configuration (basic hardware configuration of your system) provides you with a number of o
5 of 721. About these InstructionsBefore using the device for the first time, please read these operating instructions carefully, paying special atte
59 of 7219. FAQ – Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need to install the discs supplied? − No All programs are preinstalled. The discs are provided as b
60 of 7220. Customer Service20.1. What To Do In Case of Hardware Problems Malfunctions can sometimes have quite trivial causes, but they may also be
61 of 7220.2.1. Faults and Possible CausesThe screen is black.• This fault can have various causes: − The operating light (on/off switch) does not
62 of 7220.3. Do You Need More Help?You’ve checked through the suggestions in the previous section and you’re still having problems with your device?
63 of 7220.5. TransportPlease note the following information if you wish to transport the Notebook:• Switch the Notebook off. This ensures that the
64 of 7220.6. MaintenanceCAUTION!None of the parts inside the Notebook housing require cleaning or maintenance.You can increase the lifespan of your N
65 of 7220.7. Care of the Display• Close the Notebook when you are not working with it. Avoid scratching the surface of the screen because it can be
66 of 7221.1. Notes for Service Technicians• Only service technicians may open up the Notebook housing or upgrade or modify your Notebook. • Use on
67 of 7222. Recycling and DisposalShould you have any questions concerning the disposal please contact your dealer or customer service.PackagingYour
68 of 7223. European EN 9241-307 Class II StandardFor active matrix LCDs (TFT) with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, each of which consist of thre
6 of 72• Bullet point/information on operating steps and results Tasks to be performed1.2. Proper UseThis device is designed for the use, manag
69 of 72Pixel defect types:• Type 1:permanently illuminated pixel (bright, white dot) even when not activated. A white pixel occurs due to the illumin
70 of 7223.1. FCC Compliance StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa
71 of 7225. IndexBBattery Mode ...21Charging the Battery ...23Discharging the Batte
72 of 72SSaving Energy ...55Sleep ...55Soft ware
7 of 722. Safety Instructions2.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate electronics• This device is not intended for use
8 of 72• The Notebook is not intended for use by companies in the heavy industry sector.• To avoid damage from lightning strikes, do not operate the
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