User manual MEDION MD 98160

[. . . ] 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 find the information you require. [. . . ] The operating system of the notebook, further application programs and backup files are located on the hard drive and reduce its total capacity. Note Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data. A flickering hard drive display is your indication that the notebook is accessing the hard drive. The configuration of your hard drive can be displayed and configured under "Disk Management". To familiarise yourself with the hard drive configuration, search Windows Help for the key word "Disk Management". In your first partition (C:\) you will find the operating system, application programs and the users' documents. Note You will also find in two otherwise non-overwriteable partitions the system restoration start files ( p. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 (calls are charged at 7p per min from a standard landline, calls from mobiles could be higher) Aid The second partition (D:\) serves for data security and contains additional drivers (D:\Driver) and tools (D:\Tools) for your notebook. Components Handling Safety The Hard Drive Important Directories In the following we have listed the most important directories and described their content. Do not delete or modify these directories or their contents since data could be lost or the functionality of the system could be at risk. C:\ The master directory of drive C: includes important files required to start Windows®. In the factory setting these files are hidden for safety reasons. C:\Program Files As the name suggests, in this directory programs install the files belonging to the application. This folder includes the drivers required by your computer (preinstalled). Here you find additional programs and other documentation for your notebook. - 44 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 (calls are charged at 7p per min from a standard landline, calls from mobiles could be higher) The Optical Drive Loading a Disc Unlike optical drives of desktop PC's optical drives of notebooks retain discs with the help of a locking mechanism. When inserting the disc, you should take care to push the disc right onto the locking mechanism so that it can lock in position. To avoid damage to your drive, do not use deformed or damaged discs. Do not use scratched or dirty discs, discs with pieces broken off or discs of poor quality. Because of the high speeds in the drive the discs might break and damage your data as well as your drive. Damage caused by faulty media is excluded from warranty and their repair must be charged. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 (calls are charged at 7p per min from a standard landline, calls from mobiles could be higher) Appendix Aid The disc can be damaged when the drive drawer is pushed in if it has not been pushed onto the locking mechanism correctly. Components Warning! Handling Safety 1. Remove the disc from its case without touching the unprinted side if possible. 3. Place the disc on the tray so that it lays flat with the label facing upward and gently push the tray in to close it. The disc will now lie flat on the tray and will engage onto the disc holder audibly. 4. Test that the disc is able to turn freely and then push the tray back into the optical drive carefully. [. . . ] Within ISO-standard 13406-2 the general requirements regarding pixel defects are defined. Pixel defects are classified into three failure types and four failure classes. Each individual pixel is made up of three sub-pixels in the primary colours (red, green, blue). - 99 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 (calls are charged at 7p per min from a standard landline, calls from mobiles could be higher) Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety Pixel structure Rows Blue Green Red Types of Pixel Failures: Type 1: A constantly lit pixel (a bright, white spot), even though it is not addressed. [. . . ]