User manual MEDION MIM 2060

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Under CD Writing Tasks, click Write these files to CD. Music jukebox and media player programs (such as Windows Media Player) often offer alternatives for burning audio CDs. Refer to the help within the program for more information. You can also purchase third-party CD burning software for writing files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. More information about copying CDs reliably can be found in the "Technical Reference" section of this manual under "CD Facts. " WARNING!Unless you own the copyright or the permission of the owner of the copyright, unapproved copying of copyrighted CDs or DVDs violates national and/or international laws and can result in serious punishment. THE OPTICAL DRIVE 43 44 MAIN COMPONENTS 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. This guarantees optimal support for all popular programs and games. If you wish to alter the base volume, click on the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar. By means of the key combinations possibility to regulate the volume. ( page 33) you still have the By using the keys Fn+F4 you increase the volume and by using Fn+F3 you decrease it. EXTERNAL AUDIO PORTS Microphone in ( ( page 14) page 14) For recording via an external microphone. For sound reproduction via external stereo equipment such as loudspeakers (active) or headphones. Audio out Your Notebook has a loudspeaker, so you can always playback sounds without additional equipment. The connection of a Hi-Fi system increases the sound quality significantly. THE SOUND CARD 45 MODEM The modem is fitted with an RJ-11 interface, into which a standard telephone lead can be plugged. Use only with an analogue telephone line. The modem cannot withstand the voltage levels of digital telephone systems such PBX or lines such as ISDN or Broadband services. MODEM PORT Insert one end of the RJ11-connection (telephone plug connector) into the modem/network interface and the other into an analogue telephone socket that is easily accessible. NOTE: Do not place the Notebook in Suspend (or Sleep) mode if you are connected to your Internet provider, since this will cause the modem connection to be lost. 46 MAIN COMPONENTS THE NETWORK WHAT IS A NETWORK? A network means connecting your Notebook to one or several other computers. Users can transfer data between computers and share resources such as printers, modems and hard disk drives. Here are some practical examples: · · · · You can exchange E-mail and manage appointments in an office. Users can share a printer in a network and save their data on a central server. Users can share one modem among computers for Internet access. Two or more computers can be connected to play network games or share data. THE NETWORK 47 FAST ETHERNET-NETWORK Your PC has a Fast Ethernet Network connection. You can use this to connect to a network. Connect one end to the RJ45 connection (Western plug) at the network interface of your Notebook ( p. 14) and the other to another PC or a hub/switch. The Windows XP Help and Support Centre offer extensive information about networking your PC. [. . . ] 50 94 APPENDIX O On/Off button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Operational safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 P Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Password reset disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 PC card Installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Removing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 PC card slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 PCMCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Peripheral devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Playing DVD movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Playing music CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Turning off your computer . . 22 Power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Power On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Battery operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Suspend mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Power Supply Main Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 PowerDVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Program bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Programs Installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Q Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii R Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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