User manual MEDION AKOYA S 2210MD 97280 QUICK REFERENCE

[. . . ] Along with the Table of Contents at the beginning of this manual, an Index has been provided to help you find topical information. If you want to start up your PC immediately, please read the chapters Operational Safety (page 3) and Setting up and Getting Started (page 8). We strongly recommend you read this entire manual to ensure the proper set-up and operation of your PC. Many application programs incorporate extensive help functions. [. . . ] IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Appendix In order to facilitate the geographically restricted release of movies, DVD titles are released for certain regions. Copyright laws require the restriction of each DVD movie to a certain region (usually the region, in which it is sold). Help The playback of DVD movies includes the decoding of MPEG2 videos, digital AC3 audio data and the deciphering of CSS protected contents. Operation Connecting Safety Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter Normal Discs are pressed from a digital, glass master and then sealed. In the case of blank disc, the information is burnt onto the disc with the laser of the Rewriter. Therefore these discs are more sensitive than normal CDs. Please avoid the following when using recordable/rewriteable discs - especially blanks that have never before been used: · · · radiation by direct sunlight (UVA/UVB) scratches and damage to the disk surface extreme temperatures - 40 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 The Card Reader Diagram reference: Q If your PC is equipped with a card reader, you can handle different memory card types. The following table refers to the use of the card reader: Slot MS SD MC CF SM/XD Card type Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD (Secure Digital) MMC (MultiMediaCard) CF (Compact Flash) ® IBM Microdrive SmartMedia XD Contacts pointing downwards point to front point to bottom pointing upwards If a card is inserted, a free drive will be assigned* by Windows . ® * Only if this concerns a removable disk. - 41 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Appendix Help Operation Connecting Safety The Graphics Card Diagram reference: I, J Your computer is fitted with a high performance graphics card, one of the most technologically advanced. The graphic card can, depending on the set resolution, display vertical image playback frequencies of between 60 Hz and 240 Hz. You can change the graphics setting using the Personalization help program in the Control Panel. The graphics driver will ensure that it will not be possible to set any resolution unsuitable for the graphics system at the same time. Note The IEEE 1394 ports located at the front of you PC can only be used separately. A simultaneous use is not possible. · - 44 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 USB Port Diagram reference: M Note Devices connected directly to the USB bus should not draw more than 500 mA. The voltage output is protected by a fuse (Limited Power Source according to EN 60950). Should the devices need more power than this, it will be necessary to provide a hub (distributor / booster). On the USB it is possible to connect up to 127 devices which correspond to the USB standard (1. 1 and 2. 0 supported). The data transfer speed is 1. 5 Mbit/s or 12 Mbit/s, depending on the device connected. Note If possible, always connect your USB devices to the same port where it has been installed. Otherwise you will get a new ID and your operating system will ask for a new installation of the driver. - 45 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Appendix Help Operation Connecting Safety The Network Diagram reference: G 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. [. . . ] 28 U Upgrades and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 W Windows activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Windows Aide et support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]