User manual MEDION GENERIC PC WO SOFTWARE

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] The data transfer speed is 1. 5 Mbit/s or 12 Mbit/s, depending on the device connected. Note If possible, connect your USB devices always to the same port were it has been installed. Otherwise you will get a new ID and your operating system asks for a new installation of the driver. 44 USB PORT IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire) Diagram reference: F, F2 The IEEE 1394 connector, also known as iLink® or Fire Wire, is a serial bus standard used for rapid digital data exchange. Application Options for IEEE1394 · Connection of digital devices of the entertainment industry, such as set-top speakers, digital video and camcorder, `Digital Versatile Disk' (DVD), television etc. · Multimedia applications and video processing. · Input and output devices such as printers, scanners, etc. Technical Specifications Help 45 · Depending on the application, the maximum data transfer is about 100, 200 or 400 Mbit/s, corresponding to a data throughput of up to 50 MB per second. · The standardised cord (`Shielded Twisted Pais' ­STP) includes 6 strands. Two lines are live (8V up to 40V, 1. 5 A max. ) and can be used as an external power supply. The four signal lines transfer data or control information. Some devices do not require a power supply via the cord so that four pole plugs are use. · The voltage output of the 6-pole IEEE 1394 jack is protected by a fuse (limited power source according to EN60950). Note The IEEE 1394 ports located at the front of you PC can only be used separately. A simultaneous use is not possible. OPERATION Appendix Operation Connecting Safety The TV Tuner Card Diagram reference: Y, Y2 (optional feature) Listen to the Radio and Watch TV In order to be able to play or record radio or television programs on your PC a corresponding application is required. The software is coordinated to the installed TV-Radio tuner card and the delivered motherboard. Other hardware combination may lead to malfunctions. Please keep in mind that recording broadcasts can occupy up to 2. 4 GB per hour. Save data which you don't need permanently on external media or swap them to the D:drive. 46 THE TV TUNER CARD The Network Diagram reference: Q Your PC is provided with a Fast Ethernet-Network connector You will find further information about networking in the Help section within the Start menu. What is a Network? A network means connecting your PC to another or several other PCs. Users can transfer information and data between computers and share resources such as printers, modems and hard disk drives. Here are some practical examples: · You can exchange Email and manage appointments in an office. · Share one modem or one ISDN card among computers for Internet access. · Two or more PCs can be connected to play network games or share data. OPERATION 47 Appendix Help · Users share a printer in a network and save their data on a central server. Operation Connecting Safety Wireless LAN Diagram reference: Q2 Wireless LAN is an optional feature. The components (mini-PC Module) will already be integrated and activated in your computer if your PC is equipped with this functionality. You will only have to screw on the aerial optionally supplied to the wireless LAN aerial input. You can turn off the wireless LAN function with the help of the Windows® Device Manager. 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Duplicating this information in mechanical, electronic, or any other form, without the written approval by the manufacturer, is prohibited by copyright law. 84 WARRANTY Index A Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Autorun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 C Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 CD-blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 CD-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 CD-Rom-/DVD-Drive as bootdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 CF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Cleaning agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 COM1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Compact Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Modem/ISDN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Parallel devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PS/2 keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 PS/2 mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Serial devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sound source /audio input . . 21 Speakers/audio output . . . . . . . 19 USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 USB keybord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 USB mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Video inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 D Data and system security . . . . . . 67 Data security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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