User manual MEDION PC WINDOWS 7 QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] 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 give these instructions to the new owner. This manual is divided into sections to help you locate the information you require. [. . . ] With the new Device Stage Technology, Windows® 7 even goes one step further in device management. Device Stage helps you use all compatible devices connected to your computer. Thanks to Device Stage, now you display the device status in one single window and carry out often-used commands. You will even find pictures of the devices here, easily enabling you to see which devices are connected. The manufacturer of the devices can even adapt Device Stage. If the manufacturer of your camera, for example, prepares an adapted version of Device Stage, you can see the number of photos on the camera and receive links to useful information when you link the camera to the PC. Homegroup With homegroups, a new function of Windows® 7, the linking of home computers is really simple. A home network group is created automatically, for example, when you link the first PC under Windows® 7 with the home network. The addition of additional PCs with Windows® 7 to the home network group is quickly accomplished. You can indicate exactly what should be released on each PC for all other PCs in the home network group. Finally, the shared use of files on the various home PCs, and on many other devices, is so simple that it is as if all files were located on one single hard drive. This allows you to store digital photos on the computer in your home office and then enjoy easy access to them from a laptop in any other room in the house. Similarly, the printer in home office is automatically released for all PCs in the house, as long as they are all in the home network group. Beginners and persons changing from other Windows versions systems are advised to read this material carefully. - 43 - Appendix Help Operation Connecting Safety Windows® 7 ­ Quick Start Guide This Handbook will give you a brief overview of the operation of your operating system. Windows® 7 - Help and Support An answer to almost every question can be found in this program. This help function fully covers the Windows operating system. It is helpful for both beginners and professionals. You can print or bookmark the information, which is categorized into topics. Now select Help and Support Windows® 7 ­ Getting Started Learn everything you need to know about the features of the PC. It is the aim of this feature to enable both beginners and experienced users to make additional setting for the optimal use of Windows®7 after first bringing the PC into operation. - 44 - Getting Started has been subdivided into many small groups of subjects, so that the user will have the possibility of adjusting the content optimally to his or her knowledge. There are some of the links in the following: Go online to find out what's new in Windows®7 Personalize Windows Transfer files and settings from another computer Use a homegroup to share with other computers in your home Choose when to be notified about changes to your computer Back up your files Add new users to your computer Change the size of the text on your screen Use Getting Started to understand your PC better and in order to be able to use it optimally. It will also serve you as an additional source of information for recognizing and removing potential problems. You will call up Getting Started as follows: 1. Select Getting Started in the Program List. Windows® 7 - User Account Control The User Account Control contributes to the prevention of unauthorized changes to the PC. A window with the message "Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?" will appear as soon as you carry out an unauthorized change. [. . . ] 34 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Software uninstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Standards Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]