User manual MEDION PC WINDOWS 7 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 give these instructions to the new owner. This manual is divided into sections to help you locate the information you require. [. . . ] Here are some practical examples: You can exchange Email and manage appointments in an office. Users share a printer in a network and save their data on a central server. Two or more PCs can be connected to play network games or share data. Troubleshooting within the Network Why does the network environment not show the releases?Why does an error message appear when I click on the network environment?The computer name must be unique on the network and may not be the same as the task group. 10 instead 100 Mbit) and your network computer is unable to recognize this. If two PCs should be linked you require a cross-link cable, otherwise use a patch cable. Maybe you have the wrong cable (UTP / CAT3 or lower) or the problem is the proximity of a power cord or another source of interference. For further hints on troubleshooting refer to the Windows help under "Network errors". - 40 - Parallel Interface Diagram reference: P (optional feature) You can connect a printer or a device such as a scanner to this 25-pin parallel interface. The parallel interface supports Standard EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) and ECP (Extended Capabilities Port). Serial COM Port Diagram reference: S (optional feature) The optional 9-pin serial interface is used as the port for serial devices such as modems, card readers or mice. The interfaces are addressed as COM1 or COM2 and are FIFO 16550-compatible. To use these ports it is necessary, as standard, to have a so-called nullmodem cable which is usually supplied with the device to be connected. - 41 - Appendix Help Operation Connecting Safety Software This section concerns itself with software. We make a distinction between the operating system, the software (application program), Windows activation, BIOS and the security package BullGuard, which is delivered with the device. Getting to Know Windows® 7 With Windows® 7, Microsoft is launching the new operating system and successor to Vista®. Windows® 7 contains a number of innovative functions and technologies, enabling your PC to work quickly and reliably, while being easy to use. Windows® 7 - News Improved Taskbar The Taskbar at the bottom of the screen enables you to start programs and change between programs which are already running. Using Windows® 7, you can place any program in the Taskbar, so that it will always open with one single click. You can also arrange the symbols on the Taskbar simply by clicking on them and dragging them to the desired position. The symbols are also considerably bigger, so that they are easier to use. Moving the cursor over the symbols will display miniatures of each file or each window open in the program. Moving the cursor over the miniature displays a full-screen preview of the particular window. Moving the cursor away from the miniature closes the full-screen preview. Jump lists Jump lists offer a practical possibility when opening files which you have recently worked on. To display recently used files, just right-click the application symbol on the Taskbar. Right-clicking on the Word symbol will display recently used Word documents. [. . . ] The warranty covers the costs of materials and labour for repairing or replacing the defective MEDION product or the optional item in question. Hardware connected to your product that was not produced or marketed by MEDION can invalidate the warranty if MEDION can reasonably demonstrate that damage to the MEDION product or of the optional item included with the delivery was caused by such hardware. You are entitled to seek independent advice or consultation relating to your product or any of MEDION's findings. MEDION will not be liable for any costs incurred to you when doing so. [. . . ]