User manual MEDION GAME PC

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Blank CD's, however, do not really cause any problems and can generally be written to without hesitation with your CD- or DVDwriter (where present). Nevertheless, we recommend that you check which media suit your devices best. 44 OPERATION LOADING A DISK: !Attention: Do not place protective foils or other stickers on your CD's. To avoid damage to your drive, do not use deformed of damaged CD's. Attention: Do not use scratched or dirty disks, discs with pieces broken off or disks of poor quality. Because of the high speeds in the drive the disks might break and damage your data as well as your drive. Examine the disks before you enter them. If damage or dirt is visible, you should not use them. Damage caused by faulty media is excluded from warranty and their repair must be charged. Press the eject button (Diagram reference, B) on the front of the CD-ROM-drive to open the tray. Place the disk on the tray so that it lays flat with the label facing upward. Press the eject button again to close the tray. i Note: Many CD's start automatically when they are inserted. This depends on the operating system and the corresponding settings. THE OPTICAL DRIVE 45 Appendix Aid Operation Connection Safety PLAYING BACK AND RETRIEVING DATA FROM DISCS Your notebook is able to playback and to retrieve Audio CDs, DVD Movies and Data discs. After loading the disc your operating system will open a selection window with different options for playback. Normally there are various programs at your disposal. If your operating system doesn't open the selection window you still have the possibility of the access via the explorer or "My Computer". HOW TO REMOVE A DISC: 1. Press the eject button (Diagram reference, B) at the front of the CD-ROM drive to open the drawer. Remove the disc and store it in the CD cover in a safe place. Do not try to remove the CD from the drive while the computer is accessing the disk. THE CD-ROM/DVD 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. 46 OPERATION DVD TECHNOLOGY The Compact Disc (CD) was introduced in 1982. Who could imagine doing without the CD as a storage medium for data, multimedia, computer games and video now? [. . . ] 84 G Getting started Finalizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 H Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 102 APPENDIX I IBM Microdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Included with Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]