User manual MEDION P 8610

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Normally there are various programs at your disposal. Regional Playback Information for DVD The playback of DVD movies includes the decoding of MPEG2 videos, digital AC3 audio data and the deciphering of CSS protected contents. 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. 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). 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. Note The decoding software included with your Notebook 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. The Optical Drive - 41 - Appendix Aid Components If your operating system doesn't open the selection window you still have the possibility of the access via the "Explorer" or "Computer". Handling Safety Emergency Ejection of a Blocked Disc Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter This Section only relates to devices that have been supplied with a CD-RW, a combination drive or a DVD-RW drive. First of all, you receive information on the so-called blank discs. Recordable/Rewriteable Discs 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 disc surface extreme temperatures - 42 - The Optical Drive Optionally your system is supplied with a HD /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+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 (HD-DVD and Blu-ray disks): · The contents of a HD-DVD or a Blu-ray disk can only be played with the Power DVD software supplied with the device and Media Center. Note Windows Media Player does 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. · The Optical Drive - 43 - Appendix Aid Components Handling DVD+R / DVD-R Safety Important Information about High Resolution Video Formats The Sound Card Your notebook has an integrated stereo sound card (on-board) with 16-bit and 3D spatial sound effects (3D). The sound card is compatible with the industry standard Sound Blaster and Microsoft Sound System Version 2. 0. If you wish to alter the base volume, click on the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar. Click on Mixer, in order to open the volume mixer. By using the keys Fn + F3 and Fn + F4 you have the possibility to regulate the volume. - 44 - The Sound Card The use of the external connections gives you a good opportunity to connect your notebook to external devices. The use of headphones/earphones with a high volume can lead to lasting damage to your hearing. [. . . ] This warranty is restricted in relation to any pre-installed operating system as well as to application programme software that is included with the MEDION product in question. This warranty is restricted as follows: For pre-installed operating system as well as to application programme software included in the MEDION product, MEDION only guarantees the data media (e. g. the diskettes and CD-ROMs) upon which this software is delivered and warrants that such data media shall be free from material and processing defects for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase of the MEDION product from an authorised seller of MEDION. Any claims in respect of defective pre-installed operating system as well as to application programme software are hereby expressly excluded and you should contact the relevant licensor or copyright owner of the defective software in question. [. . . ]