Medion AKOYA E6221 User Manual

NotebookMEDION® AKOYA® E6221User manual40036151Medion AG, 45307 Essen, GermanyMedion Electronics Ltd.120 Faraday Park, Faraday Road, DorcanSwindon SN3

Safety Instructions 3Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Safety Instructions Please follow the instructions in this section for the safe operatio

NotebookMEDION® AKOYA® E6221User manual40036151Medion AG, 45307 Essen, GermanyMedion Electronics Ltd.120 Faraday Park, Faraday Road, DorcanSwindon SN3

Safety Instructions 4 Switch off your Notebook immediately or do not switch it on at all and contact customer service …  … if the power cord or th

Safety Instructions 5Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Ambient Temperature  The notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient temperature

Safety Instructions 6 Working in Comfort Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To minimize the potential for physical disco

Safety Instructions 7Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Connecting Pay attention to the following information, in order to connect your notebook

Safety Instructions 8 Cabling  Arrange cables so no one can walk on or trip over them.  Do not place objects on any of the cables.  Do not all

Safety Instructions 9Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Information about the regulatory compliance according to R&TTE The following remote

Safety Instructions 10 Battery Operation To extend the life and power of your battery and guarantee secure operation, the instructions below should b

11Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 2 Views & Handling Subject Page Included with your notebook ...

Included with Your Notebook 12

iNotes 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 comp

Included with Your Notebook 13Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Included with Your Notebook Please check that the contents are complete and not

Views 14 Views Open Notebook (Diagram the same) 1108 4 3 3 5 2 6 79

Views 15Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix 1 - Webcam ... ( p. 5

Views 16 Right Side (Diagram the same) 18 - Audio Out ... ( p. 48

Views 17Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Device Indicators LED's indicate the power and operating system states of the Notebook. The mean

Views 18 Multimedia buttons Pause/Play Button Starts the playback of multimedia files or pauses the playback at the selected point. Stop Button Sto

Getting Started 19Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Getting Started Before you get started using your notebook, first take a few moments to rea

Getting Started 20  Connect the supplied power adapter (), connect the power adapter via a power cable to a free AC power outlet (). Connect the

Getting Started 21Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix The operating system is loaded from the hard disk. During the initial set-up, the loading p

Getting Started 22 Short Description of the Windows® Desktop*  Start Button Clicking the Start button brings up a menu where you can access help,

ii Quality We have selected the components in this computer for their high level of functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability. Through bal

Getting Started 23Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix  Control Panel You can use the icons in Control Panel to change the appearance and functi

Getting Started 24          

25Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 3 Main Components Subject Page Power Supply ...

Power Supply 26

Power Supply 27Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Power Supply On/Off Button Power on or off your notebook by pressing the on/off button briefly

Power Supply 28 Power Adapter Your notebook is supplied with a universal AC power adapter, which automatically adjusts to the available power source.

Power Supply 29Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Battery Operation Note Please charge and discharge the new battery completely two to three ti

Power Supply 30 Removing the Battery Push the battery lock outwards, in order to remove the battery, and remove the battery pack from the compartment

Power Supply 31Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Charging the Battery The battery is charged via the power adapter. If the power adapter is con

Power Supply 32 Checking the Battery Level In order to check the current level of the battery, move the cursor over the power symbol in the taskbar.

iiiTable of Contents Safety and Maintenance ... 1Safety Instructions ...

Power Supply 33Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Power Management Your notebook offers automatic and modifiable power saving functions that you

Display 34 Display Opening and Closing the Display The display is locked by means of a special construction of the display hinge so that an additiona

Display 35Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Appearance and Personalization This program offers you the possibility of adjusting the presentatio

Display 36 Connecting an External Monitor The notebook has a VGA port (14) for connecting an external monitor. 1. Shut down your notebook. 2. Con

Display 37Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Duplicate the Desktop This Mode duplicates the display of the notebook on an external monitor. In

Data Entry 38 Data Entry The Keyboard By dual assignment of certain keys you have the same range of functions available to you as with a normal Windo

Touch Pad 39Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Fn + Scr Lk Scroll This key combination activates / deactivates the scroll function. Many applic

The Hard Drive 40 The Hard Drive The hard drive is the main storage medium combining large storage capacity and rapid data access. The hard drive c

The Hard Drive 41Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Important Directories In the following we have listed the most important directories and des

The Optical Drive 42 The Optical Drive Loading a Disc Unlike optical drives of desktop PC’s optical drives of notebooks retain discs with the help of

ivDisplay ... 34Opening and Closing the Disp

The Optical Drive 43Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix 1. Press the eject button at the optical drive to open the tray. 2. Remove the disc fr

The Optical Drive 44 Playing Back and Retrieving Data from Discs Your notebook is able to playback and to retrieve information of Audio CDs, DVD Movi

The Optical Drive 45Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter This Section only relates to devices that have b

The Optical Drive 46 Important Information about High Resolution Video Formats Optionally your system is supplied with a HD /Blu-ray drive. This con

The Sound Card 47Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix The Sound Card Your notebook has an integrated stereo sound card (on-board) with 16-bit and

The Sound Card 48 External Audio Ports Your notebook has a loudspeaker, so you can always playback sounds without additional equipment. The use of th

The Network 49Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix The Network What is a network? A network means connecting your notebook to one or several othe

The Network 50 Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is an optional feature. This function allows you to create a wireless network link with an access point or

The Network 51Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Troubleshooting within the Network Why does an error message appear when I click on the networ

The Network 52 Bluetooth (optional) Bluetooth wireless technology is designed to replace cables between devices, such as your printer, keyboard, and

vWindows® 7 - User Account Control ... 60Windows® 7 – Control Panel ...

The Multimedia Card Reader 53Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix The Multimedia Card Reader Memory cards are media that are being used for a var

Webcam 54 Webcam Various services like calling online can be used with the built in webcam. Actual example using Windows Live Messenger 1. Start Win

Securing the Notebook 55Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Securing the Notebook Unauthorized access to software and hardware solutions will be

Software 56 Software This section concerns itself with software. We make a distinction between the operating system, the software (application progra

Software 57Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix past, could only be retrieved from the program itself, such as the command to create a new e-mail

Software 58 Homegroup* With homegroups, a new function of Windows® 7, the linking of home computers is really simple. A home network group is created

Software 59Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Windows® 7 – Getting Started Learn everything you need to know about the features of the notebook.

Software 60 Getting Started has been subdivided into many small groups of subjects, so that the user will have the possibility of adjusting the conte

Software 61Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Windows® 7 – Control Panel You can change Windows settings using the control panel. The settings c

Software 62 Windows Media Center* The Windows Media Center is the platform for your individual home entertainment in Windows®7. You will be able to r

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Software 63Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Main menu Sub-menu Tasks Settings Adapt the Windows Media Center to your requirements and needs

Software 64 Main menu Sub-menu Music Music library All the music titles stored in your notebook will be located in the music library. You will be a

Software 65Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Installation of Software Note If your operating system is configured so that the installation pro

Software 66 An example for the manual installation without the autorun function: 1. Click on Start . 2. Click on  All Programs. 3. Open the A

Software 67Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Windows Activation Microsoft is committed to the protection of intellectual property rights and th

Software 68 The BIOS Set-up-Program In BIOS setup (Basic Configuration) there are a number of configurable parameter settings available for your note

69Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 4 First Aid Subject Page Data and System Security ...

Software 70

Data and System Security 71Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Data and System Security The programs described below are part of your Windows ope

System Restore 72 System Restore Windows® 7 provides a useful function (System Restore) enabling the storage of the so-called Recovery points. The s

1Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 1 Safety and Maintenance Subject Page Safety Instructions ...

System Restore 73Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Windows® Update Windows Update is the online updating of Windows. Use Windows Update to dow

System Restore 74 Windows Update Information for Data Security Windows Update needs certain information about the respective notebook, so that a sui

System Restore 75Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix System Restore If your system is not functioning properly, you should use the Application Su

System Restore 76 Carrying out a Restore 1. Remove any mass storage devices you may be using (memory cards, USB sticks, etc.). 2. Switch on the no

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions 77Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions Do I still have to install the enclosed

Customer Service 78 Customer Service Localize the Cause Errors can have simple causes, but sometimes they are caused by faulty equipment. We would

Customer Service 79Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Errors and Possible Causes The screen is black:  This error can have different causes:

Customer Service 80 Additional Support If the suggestions in the above section have not solved your problem, please contact customer care and we will

Customer Service 81Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Transporting the Notebook Please use the following guidelines when transporting the notebo

Customer Service 82 Maintenance Warning! There are no user-serviceable or user-cleanable parts inside the notebook housing. Never open the notebook

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Upgrades and Repairs 83Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Upgrades and Repairs  Only a qualified Service Engineer should perform upgrades and

Recycling and Disposal 84 Recycling and Disposal Device At the end of its life, the appliance must not be disposed of in household rubbish. Enquir

85Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Subject Page Information about Conformity ...

Recycling and Disposal 86

Information about Conformity 87Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix Information about Conformity The device fulfils electromagnetic compatibility

Information about Conformity 88 Pixel structure Types of Pixel Failures:  Type 1: A constantly lit pixel (a bright, white spot), even though it

Information about Conformity 89Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply wi

Index 90 Index AAll programs ... 22 Ambient Temperature ... 5 Appearance and Personalization ... 35

Index 91Safety Handling Components Aid Appendix MMain operation ... 28 Maintenance ... 82 Ca

Index 92 Kensington lock ....... 16 Keyboard ......... 15 LAN Port ......... 1