User manual MEDION MD 96850

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 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. DVD movie versions can be published in several regions but the CSS regulations require that each CSS decipherable system may only be used in one region. Note The decoding software included with your Notebook may be changed for regional DVD decoding up to five times, after which the drive will only play DVD movies for the region setting last entered. Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be billed to the user. Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter This Section only relates to devices that have been supplied with a CD-RW, a combination drive or a DVD-RW drive. Aid Appendix First of all, you receive information on the so-called blank discs. Recordable/Rewriteable Discs 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 discs. 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 disc surface extreme temperatures - 45 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Components Handling 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). Safety Regional Playback Information for DVD 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. Click on Mixer, in order to open the volume mixer. By using the keys Fn + volume. and Fn + you have the possibility to regulate the - 46 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Your notebook has a loudspeaker, so you can always playback sounds without additional equipment. The use of the external connections gives you a good opportunity to connect your notebook to external devices. The use of earphones with a high volume can lead to lasting damage to your hearing. Set the volume to the lowest level before reproducing any sound. [. . . ] constantly lit with half the brightness, one colour is not shining, blinking or flickering, but not belonging to Type 1 or 2 Pixel Failures) · · In addition: A cluster of type 3 (= 2 or more defective sub-pixels in an array of 5 x 5 pixel). A cluster is an array of 5 x 5 pixel (15 x 5 sub-pixel). ISO 13406-2, Class II Resolution Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Cluster Type 1, Type 2 0 0 0 0 Cluster Type 3 2 3 3 3 1024 x 768 1280 x 854 1280 x 1024 1400 x 1050 Example: 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 6 7 8 A 17" - SXGA-display consists of 1280 horizontal and 1024 vertical picture dots (pixel), which amounts to a total of 1, 31 million pixels. Based on one million pixels this translates into a factor of about 1. 31. [. . . ]