User manual MEDION MD 8848 QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] If your operating system doesn't open the selection window you still have the possibility of access via the Explorer or Computer. - 38 UK/ N. Push the eject button (Diagram reference, C) at the front of the CD-ROM drive to open the drawer. Note Do not try to remove the CD from the drive while the computer is accessing the disk. The Optical Drive as Boot Drive The optical drives can be used for booting the operating system. If the PC does not boot, it is possible that autostart is turned off in the BIOS or the CD is not bootable. Regional Playback Information for DVD CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name of a data protection program incorporated by the movie industry as an action against illegal copies. Among the numerous regulations for CSS licensees the most important ones are the country specific playback restrictions. DVD movie versions can be published in several regions but the CSS regulations require that each CSS decipherable system may only be used in one region. The decoding software included with your PC may be changed for regional DVD decoding up to five times, after which the drive will only play DVD movies for the region setting last entered. Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be billed to the user. - 39 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Appendix In order to facilitate the geographically restricted release of movies, DVD titles are released for certain regions. Copyright laws require the restriction of each DVD movie to a certain region (usually the region, in which it is sold). Help The playback of DVD movies includes the decoding of MPEG2 videos, digital AC3 audio data and the deciphering of CSS protected contents. Operation Connecting Safety Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter Normal Discs are pressed from a digital, glass master and then sealed. In the case of blank disc, the information is burnt onto the disc with the laser of the Rewriter. Please avoid the following when using recordable/rewriteable discs - especially blanks that have never before been used: · · · radiation by direct sunlight (UVA/UVB) scratches and damage to the disk surface extreme temperatures Important Information about High Resolution Video Formats Your system is supplied with a Blu-ray drive. This concerns technologies that support two different high resolution video formats. You will still be able to play the following media with your drive: · · · · · Audio CDs CD-R CD-RW DVD+R / DVD-R DVD+RW / DVD-R Among other factors, the following requirements must be fulfilled, in order to be able to play the new video formats or new media (Blu-ray disks): · The contents of a Blu-ray disk can only be played with the Power DVD software supplied with the device and Media Center. Note Media Center and Windows Media Player do not support any high resolution video formats. · The playback software must be updated regularly by means of the internet, so that the reproduction of the newest title will be guaranteed at any time. The intervals between the updates will be pre-determined by the software if no internet connection is present. The connections (DVI or HDMI) must support the HDCP standard, if the device is connected to a digital source of output (e. Take this information from the operating information of your output device. · - 40 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 The Card Reader Diagram reference: Q If your PC is equipped with a card reader, you can handle different memory card types. The following table refers to the use of the card reader: Slot MS SD MC CF SM/XD Card type Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD (Secure Digital) MMC (MultiMediaCard) CF (Compact Flash) ® IBM Microdrive SmartMedia XD Contacts pointing downwards point to front point to bottom pointing upwards If a card is inserted, a free drive will be assigned* by Windows . ® * Only if this concerns a removable disk. - 41 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Appendix Help Operation Connecting Safety The Graphics Card Diagram reference: I, J Your computer is fitted with a high performance graphics card, one of the most technologically advanced. [. . . ] Limits - Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply systems for equipment with a rated current up to 16 A. EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Electrical Safety Electrical safety requirements according to the following standards: Ergonomics Ergonomic requirements according to the following standards: DIN EN ISO 9241-3 9241-4 9241-8 9241-9 Ergonomic requirements for office work with display devices: Part 3: Requirements for visual displays Part 4: Requirements for keyboards Part 8: Requirements for colour representation Part 9: Input devices except keyboards - 77 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Appendix EN 60950-1 Safety of information technology equipment. Help Operation Connecting Safety Noise Emission Requirements for noise emission according to the measurement procedure in accordance with the following standard: ISO 7779 (ISO 9296) Acoustics. Measurement of airborne noise emitted by information technology and telecommunications equipment. This PC fulfils the requirements of noise emissions according to ISO 7779 with following values: Operating Mode Idling Operating Max. Sound power level LWAd (B/A) (declared according to ISO 9296) 4. 8 5. 2 Max. [. . . ]