User manual MEDION MIM 2210

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] The CD can be damaged when the drive drawer is pushed in, if it has not been positioned on the support correctly. 42 The Optical Drive 7. Remove the disk from its case, without touching the unprinted side if possible. Place the disc on the tray so that it lays flat with the label facing upward and gently push the tray in to close it. The disk will now lie flat on the tray and will engage onto the disk holder audibly. 10. Test that the disk is able to turn freely and then push the tray back into the optical drive carefully. The `E' drive letter will have been allocated to your optical drive in the delivery status. You will have easy access to your files on your disks with Windows Explorer (Computer). Start the Computer Help Program by means of the Desktop link or by pressing the Windows key and the `E' key at the same time. Open Windows Explorer by means of Start All Programs Accessories. The pre-installed media reproduction will be used automatically during access to DVD videos (or audio and video files on normal data CDs). Press the eject button if you want to remove a disk. While the notebook is accessing the optical drive the media activity indicator is lit. Do not try to remove the CD from the drive while this LED is lit. The Optical Drive 43 Appendix Warning! Aid Components Handling Safety 6. Press the eject button at the optical drive to open the tray. Emergency Ejection of a Blocked Disc If the tray fails to open automatically, then the tray can be opened manually provided there is an opening for emergency ejection. Restart your notebook and if the tray is still locked proceed as follows: 1. Shut down Windows and switch off your notebook. Insert a long thin object (like a straightened paper clip) into the emergency ejection opening until you feel resistance. 3. Remove the disc and restart the notebook. 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 "Computer". 44 The Optical Drive 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. [. . . ] 52 O On/Off Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 P Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Programs Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]