Medion S46xx Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual35.6 cm / 14“ NotebookMEDION® AKOYA® S42xx S46xx

9 of 732.4. Data BackupATTENTION!Back up your data on external storage media before each update. We do not accept any liability for claims for compen

10 of 732.7. Ergonomics PLEASE NOTE!Avoid dazzle, reflections and strong bright-dark contrast in order to protect your eyes.The Notebook should neve

11 of 732.8. ConnectingFollow the instructions below to connect your Notebook correctly and safely: 2.8.1. Power Supply DANGER!Do not open the hous

12 of 73• In addition, when connecting your peripherals only use the connecting cables supplied with those devices. • Ensure that all connection ca

13 of 733. Included with your NotebookPlease check that the contents are complete and notify us within 7 days of purchase if any of the following com

14 of 734. Views4.1. Open Notebook1 245689731) Webcam2) Webcam LED3) Microphone 4) Display5) Stereo Speaker6) Keyboard 7) Touchpad8) Device Indicato

15 of 734.2. Front View1010) Multimedia Card Reader4.3. Left Side11 1213141511) Kensington® Lock 12) LAN Port (RJ-45)13) External monitor port VGA

16 of 734.4. Right Side161718 19 2016) Audio Out* / Digital Audio Out (S/P-DIF, optical)17) Microphone*18) USB 2.0 Port 19) Optical Drive20) Powe

17 of 734.5. Operating and Status LEDsThe system displays power supply status and operating modes via LEDs. The oper-ating lights also light up durin

18 of 735. First UseTo operate your Notebook safety and ensure a long service life, you should read the “Operational safety” chapter at the beginning

1 of 73Table of Contents1. About these Instructions ... 51.1. Symbols

19 of 736. Power Supply6.1. On/Off Switch  Open the Notebook and hold the on/off switch down briefly to switch the Note-book on or off.The operating

20 of 736.2.1. Starting the Notebook  Open up the display as described above and press the on/off switch.  Follow the instructions on the screen. S

21 of 736.3. Battery ModePLEASE NOTE!Please charge and discharge the new battery completely two or three times consecutively to ensure that it reache

22 of 736.3.2. Removing the Battery  To remove the battery pack, slide the battery lock and to the ‘lock open’ position and remove the battery pac

23 of 736.3.4. Discharging the BatteryOperate the Notebook on battery power until it turns itself off due to low battery charge. PLEASE NOTE!Be sure

24 of 736.4. Power Management (Power Options)Your Notebook offers automatic and customisable power-saving and energy func-tions that can be used to o

25 of 737.3. Appearance and CustomisationThis program gives you the option of customising your desktop. This includes the background image, the scree

26 of 737.4. Connecting an External MonitorThe Notebook has a VGA connection socket (13) as well as an HDMI port (14) for an external monitor.  Sh

27 of 737.4.1. DuplicateThis mode duplicates the Notebook display on the external monitor. PLEASE NOTE!In this mode the same screen resolution must be

28 of 738.1.1. Notebook-Specific Keyboard ShortcutsDescriptionFn + F1SleepTo configure these keys to suit your requirements, please go to Power Opti

2 of 7310. The Hard Drive ... 3110.1. Impor tant Direc

29 of 739. The TouchpadIn normal mode, the cursor follows the direction specified by moving your fingers in the corresponding direction on the touchp

30 of 739.1.1. Two-Finger Touchpad OperationYour touchpad supports two-finger operation which enables certain commands to be executed in some applica

31 of 7310. The Hard DriveThe hard drive is your main memory medium and combines high storage capacity with rapid data access. You Notebook is suppli

32 of 7310.1. Important DirectoriesWe have listed the most important directories below and described their contents. ATTENTION!Do not delete or modify

33 of 7310.2. mSATA Hard Drive (optional)Your notebook is supplied with an mSATA hard drive installed. This mSATA hard drive will speed up your entir

34 of 7311. The Optical Drive11.1. Inserting a discUnlike optical drives on a desktop PC, the Notebook uses a mount to hold the disc. When inserti

35 of 7311.1.1. Emergency Release of a Blocked DiscIn the event of the drawer no longer opening automatically, it can be opened man-ually providing

36 of 7311.4. Issues Relevant to the BurnerThis section only concerns devices supplied with a CD-RW, a combination CD/DVD read drive or a DVD-RW driv

37 of 7312. The Sound System12.1. External Audio ConnectionsYour Notebook has an integrated stereo speaker so you can always reproduce sound witho

38 of 7313. Network Operation13.1. What is a Network? We talk about a network when multiple computers are directly connected to one another. This al

3 of 7320.6. Windows® 8 – Help and Support ...6221. FAQ – Frequently Ask

39 of 7313.2.1. 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 7314. Bluetooth (optional)Bluetooth technology is used to wirelessly bridge short distances. Bluetooth de-vices transfer data via radio so that

41 of 7315. The Multi-Card ReaderMemory cards are media that are used, e.g. in the field of digital photography, and are gradually replacing the dis

42 of 7316. The WebcamThe integrated webcam enables the use of various communication services.17. The Universal Serial Bus Port The universal serial

43 of 7317.1. Charging function for Compatible Mobile Phones (optional)You can use the USB 3.0 port on the left side of the Notebook (15) to charge

44 of 7318. Securing your NotebookYour new Notebook has software and hardware solutions for preventing unauthor-ised access.18.1. Power-on PasswordYo

45 of 7319. SoftwareThis section deals with the subject of software. We distinguish here between the operating system, the software (the applications)

46 of 7319.3. Windows® 8 – What’s NewMicrosoft AccountA Microsoft account is an e-mail address and password for logging in to Windows® 8. You can use

47 of 73Taskbar (Desktop Mode)You can start programs from the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and switch be-tween programs already running. In Win

48 of 73 Improved Device ManagementWindows® 8 allows you to connect, manage and use all devices via the central “De-vices” function.All devices are sh

4 of 73Personal InformationPlease append the following to your proof of ownership:Serial number ...Date

49 of 7319.5. 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 the

50 of 7319.6. Linking a User Account to a LiveIDYou can link your user account to a LiveID. This enables you to log in to any comput-er or mobile dev

51 of 7319.7. Windows® 8 Start ScreenOnce the operating system is running, you will see the new Windows® 8 Start screen. (image similar)Information s

52 of 7319.8. Windows® 8 DesktopThis image shows a symbolic representation of additional programs.(image similar)Information such as the following ma

53 of 7319.8.1. Working with Windows® 8 and Cassic AppsMenu InstructionsOpening an app  Click the desired app with the left mouse but-ton.Closing a

54 of 73Uninstalling an app  Right-click on the Start screen.  Click All Apps in the bottom right hand cor-ner of the display.  Right-click the de

55 of 7319.9. Using the Search FunctionUse the search function to find individual tasks, settings or apps quickly.  Move the mouse pointer into the

56 of 73 General  Configure the general settings for time zone, spell checking, language and memory here.  Reinstall the operating system without l

57 of 7320.1. Windows® 8 Power On/Off FunctionsThe new Windows® 8 allows you to restart your Notebook, put it into sleep mode or shut it down.Changes

58 of 7320.2. Control Panel SettingsYou can change Windows® 8 settings using the control panel. These settings control virtually everything about ho

5 of 731. About these InstructionsBefore using the device for the first time, please read these operating in-structions carefully, paying special att

59 of 7320.3. Resetting the Notebook to its Factory SettingsIn the event of problems with the installation or other software problems which make it

60 of 7320.4. BIOS Setup ProgramBIOS setup (the basic hardware configuration of your system) offers you numerous configuration options for operating

61 of 7320.5. Kaspersky Internet SecurityKaspersky Internet Security is a comprehensive tool to protect your data. The use of it not only offers you

62 of 73The Kaspersky Internet Security Package will be updated with the most up-to-date virus information for a test period after the free registrati

63 of 7321. FAQ – Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need to install the discs supplied? − No All programs are preinstalled. The discs are provided as b

64 of 7322. Customer Service22.1. What To Do In Case of Hardware Problems Malfunctions can sometimes have quite trivial causes, but they may also be

65 of 7322.2.1. Faults and Possible CausesThe screen is black.• This fault can have various causes: − The operating light (on/off switch) does not

66 of 7322.3. Do You Need More Help?You’ve checked through the suggestions in the previous section and you’re still hav-ing problems with your device

67 of 7322.5. TransportPlease note the following information if you wish to transport the Notebook:• Switch the Notebook off. This ensures that the

68 of 7322.6. MaintenanceATTENTION!None of the parts inside the Notebook housing require cleaning or mainte-nance.You can increase the lifespan of yo

6 of 731.2. Proper UseThis device is designed for the use, management and editing of electronic docu-ments and multimedia content, as well as for digi

69 of 7323. Upgrading/Modifying and Repair• Upgrades and modifications to your Notebook should only be carried out by qualified specialists. If you

70 of 7324. Recycling and DisposalShould you have any questions concerning the disposal please contact your dealer or customer service.PackagingYour

71 of 7325. 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

72 of 73Pixel defect types:• Type 1:permanently illuminated pixel (bright, white dot) even when not activated. A white pixel occurs due to the illumin

73 of 7325.1. FCC Compliance StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P

7 of 732. Safety Instructions2.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate machinery• This device is not intended for use by

8 of 73• Do not place any objects on top of the Notebook and do not exert pressure on the display. Otherwise, there is a risk that the display may br