User manual MEDION TITANIUM MD 8383 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. [. . . ] 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. Many CD's start automatically when they are inserted. 42 OPERATION PLAYING BACK AND RETRIEVING DATA FROM DISCS Your PC 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 the following programs are provided: · Windows® Media Player · · Power DVD Power Cinema 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. OPERATION 43 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?A CD can hold up to 700 MB of data, but that amount is too small to store a high-quality encoding of an entire feature film. The DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) has the same dimensions as a CD but stores more data at a greater density. In some cases, both sides of the DVD can be used to store information. Furthermore, each side can contain two layers of information (dual layer). Thanks to high data density, the transfer speed is considerably higher than for a CD, so that a DVD drive with 6 times speed can transfer considerably more data than a 6-speed CD drive. A DVD drive can also read both DVD-ROMs and CD-ROMs, providing the user access to an astounding amount of media. VARIOUS DVD FORMATS Format DVD-5 DVD-9 DVD-10 DVD-14 DVD-18 Side A Side B Max. capacity SL DL SL DL DL SL SL DL 4. 7 GB 8. 5 GB 9. 4 GB 13. 2 GB 17. 0 GB SL=Single Layer, DL=Dual Layer 44 OPERATION DVD-VIDEO Special characteristics of DVD-Video: · · · · · · Up to 8 hours of feature films on a single DVD. Up to 8 audio tracks and 32 subtitle tracks. [. . . ] This warranty does not cover any other problems, including problems that arise as a result of improper maintenance or modification; software, accessories, media or supplies not provided or supported by us; or operation outside the manufacturer's specifications. Any parts in this PC repaired or exchanged by a valid service representative will be covered under the original warranty period. Back up all programs and data before shipping this PC for repair under the warranty agreement. Do not leave any media in the disk drives. [. . . ]