Medion AKOYA C17x Bedienerhandbuch

Instruction Manual43.9 cm / 17.3“ NotebookMEDION® AKOYA® C17x

9 of 742.3. Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself WARNING!Never try to open or repair the device yourself. There is a risk of electric shock.• If there i

10 of 742.6. Environmental Requirements• The Notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient temperature between 5° C (+41° F) and 30° C (+86° F) an

11 of 74In many cases, an improvement can also be achieved by using slats or vertical blinds on the windows, partition walls or by changing the artifi

12 of 742.9. Cabling• Position the cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.• To avoid damaging the cables, do not place any object

13 of 742.10. Information about the Touchpad• The touchpad is operated with the thumb or another finger and reacts to the energy given out by the ski

14 of 743. Included with your NotebookPlease check that the contents are complete and notify us within 7 days of purchase if any of the following com

15 of 744. Views4.1. Open Notebook13467859721) Webcam2) Microphone3) LCD Display4) Stereo loudspeakers5) Keyboard6) Touchpad7) Device Indicators8) T

16 of 744.2. Right Side12111013141510) Audio Out / Headset connection11) USB 2.0 Port12) Optical Drive13) Disc Eject Button 14) Emergency Ejectio

17 of 744.4. Front View2222) Multimedia Card Reader4.5. Operating and Status LEDsThe system displays power supply status and operating modes via LED

18 of 745. First UseTo operate your Notebook safety and ensure a long service life, you should read the “Operational safety” chapter at the beginning

1 of 74Contents1. About these Instructions ... 51.1. Symbols and Key words

19 of 74The operating system will be loaded from the hard drive. The loading process takes a little longer during the initial setup. Once all the nece

20 of 74The operating light indicates the current operating mode. Regardless of the operating system, the Notebook will switch off if the switch is he

21 of 74Licence AgreementPlease read through the licence agreement carefully. It provides important legal information about the use of your software p

22 of 746.3.1. Inserting the Battery  Insert the battery before bringing the notebook into operation by sliding the battery pack into the compartme

23 of 746.3.3. Charging the BatteryThe battery is charged using the mains adapter. When the mains adapter is connected and switched on, the battery

24 of 74PLEASE NOTE!If you ignore the low battery warning, your Notebook will shut down.CAUTION!Never remove the battery while the Notebook is switche

25 of 747. Display7.1. Opening and Closing the DisplayThe special design of the display hinges keeps the display closed without the need for an addit

26 of 747.2.2. Touch screen gesturesThese are the main gestures which allow you to run programs and access settings on your notebook:Diagram Command•

27 of 74Diagram CommandHold down  Press an app tile and hold it down to move the app to a new location  Press the top edge of an open app and hold i

28 of 747.5. Appearance and CustomisationThis program gives you the option of customising your desktop. This includes the background image, the scree

2 of 748.2. The Touchpad ...329. The Hard Drive

29 of 747.6. Connecting an External MonitorThe Notebook has a VGA connection socket (17) (optional) as well as an HDMI port (19) for an external mon

30 of 747.6.1. DuplicateThis mode duplicates the Notebook display on the external monitor. PLEASE NOTE!In this mode the same screen resolution must be

31 of 748.1.1. Notebook-Specific Keyboard ShortcutsDescriptionFn + F1SleepTo configure these keys to suit your requirements, please go to Power Optio

32 of 748.2. The TouchpadIn normal mode, the cursor follows the direction specified by moving your fingers in the corresponding direction on the touc

33 of 748.2.1. Two-Finger Touchpad OperationYour touchpad supports two-finger operation which enables certain commands to be executed in some applica

34 of 749. The Hard DriveThe hard drive is your main memory medium and combines high storage capacity with rapid data access. You Notebook is supplie

35 of 749.1. Important DirectoriesWe have listed the most important directories below and described their contents. CAUTION!Do not delete or modify th

36 of 7410. The Optical Drive10.1. Inserting a DiscUnlike optical drives on a desktop PC, the Notebook uses a mount to hold the disc. When inserting

37 of 74CAUTION!Do not try to remove the disc from the drive while the Notebook is accessing the optical drive.10.1.1. Emergency Release of a Blocke

38 of 7410.4. Issues Relevant to the BurnerThis section only concerns devices supplied with a CD-RW, a combination CD/DVD read drive or a DVD-RW drive

3 of 7420. Customer Service ... 6220.1. What To Do In Case of Har

39 of 7411. The Sound System11.1. External Audio ConnectionsYour Notebook has an integrated stereo speaker so you can always reproduce sound without

40 of 7412. Network Operation12.1. What is a Network? We talk about a network when multiple computers are directly connected to one another. This allo

41 of 7412.2.1. Requirements A so-called WLAN access point may be used as a remote station. A WLAN access point is a radio transmitting device that c

42 of 7412.3. BluetoothBluetooth technology is used to wirelessly bridge short distances. Bluetooth devices transfer data via radio so that computers

43 of 7413. The multi-Card ReaderMemory cards are media that are used, e.g. in the field of digital photography, and are gradually replacing the disk

44 of 7415. The Universal Serial Bus Port The universal serial bus (USB 1.1 and USB 2.0) is a standard for connecting input devices, scanners and oth

45 of 7416. Securing Your NotebookYour new Notebook has software and hardware solutions for preventing unauthorised access.16.1. Password Setting (Pow

46 of 7417. SoftwareThis section deals with the subject of software. We distinguish here between the operating system, the software (the applications)

47 of 7417.3. Windows® 8 – What’s New17.3.1. Microsoft AccountA Microsoft account is an e-mail address and password for logging in to Windows® 8. You

48 of 7417.3.2. Taskbar (Desktop Mode)You can start programs from the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and switch between programs already running

4 of 74Personal InformationPlease append the following to your proof of ownership:Serial number ...Date

49 of 7417.3.5. Improved Device ManagementWindows® 8 allows you to connect, manage and use all devices via the central “Devices” function.All device

50 of 7417.4.1. Logging in to WindowsTo be able to work with Windows® 8, you must set up a Windows® 8 user account.  Move the mouse pointer into th

51 of 7417.5. Linking a User Account to a LiveIDYou can link your user account to a LiveID. This enables you to log in to any computer or mobile devic

52 of 7417.6. Windows® 8 Start ScreenOnce the operating system is running, you will see the new Windows® 8 Start screen. (image similar)Information su

53 of 7417.7. Windows® 8 DesktopThis image shows a symbolic representation of additional programs.(image similar)Information such as the following may

54 of 7417.7.1. Working with Windows® 8 and Cassic AppsMenu InstructionsOpening an app  Click the desired app with the left mouse button.Closing an

55 of 74Uninstalling an app  Right-click on the Start screen.  Click All Apps in the bottom right hand corner of the display.  Right-click the des

56 of 7417.8. Using the Search FunctionUse the search function to find individual tasks, settings or apps quickly.  Move the mouse pointer into the t

57 of 74 Data protection  Configure the security settings for apps, accounts and Windows® 8 here. Devices  Install additional external connected

58 of 74Shut down  Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display, move the mouse down and click Settings.  Now click

5 of 741. About these InstructionsBefore using the device for the first time, please read these operating instructions carefully, paying special atte

59 of 7418.3.1. Running System Restore  After restarting, press the F11 key or start up the Notebook with the F11 key held down to launch PowerRecov

60 of 7418.4. UEFI fi rmware confi gurationThe UEFI firmware configuration (basic hardware configuration of your system) provides you with a number of o

61 of 7419. FAQ – Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need to install the discs supplied? − No All programs are preinstalled. The discs are provided as b

62 of 7420. Customer Service20.1. What To Do In Case of Hardware Problems Malfunctions can sometimes have quite trivial causes, but they may also be

63 of 7420.2.1. Faults and Possible CausesThe screen is black.• This fault can have various causes: − The operating light (on/off switch) does not

64 of 7420.3. Do You Need More Help?You’ve checked through the suggestions in the previous section and you’re still having problems with your device?

65 of 7420.5. TransportPlease note the following information if you wish to transport the Notebook:• Switch the Notebook off. This ensures that the

66 of 7420.6. MaintenanceCAUTION!None of the parts inside the Notebook housing require cleaning or maintenance.You can increase the lifespan of your N

67 of 7420.7. Care of the Display• Close the Notebook when you are not working with it. Avoid scratching the surface of the screen because it can be

68 of 7421.1. Notes for Service Technicians• Only service technicians may open up the Notebook housing or upgrade or modify your Notebook. • Use on

6 of 74• Bullet point/information on operating steps and results  Tasks to be performed1.2. Proper UseThis device is designed for the use, manag

69 of 7422. Recycling and DisposalShould you have any questions concerning the disposal please contact your dealer or customer service.PackagingYour

70 of 7423. European EN 9241-307 Class II StandardFor active matrix LCDs (TFT) with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, each of which consist of thre

71 of 74Pixel defect types:• Type 1:permanently illuminated pixel (bright, white dot) even when not activated. A white pixel occurs due to the illumin

72 of 7423.1. FCC Compliance StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa

73 of 7425. IndexBBattery Mode ...21Charging the Battery ...23Discharging the Batte

74 of 74SSaving Energy ...57Sleep ...57Soft ware

7 of 742. Safety Instructions2.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate electronics• This device is not intended for use

8 of 74• The Notebook is not intended for use by companies in the heavy industry sector.• To avoid damage from lightning strikes, do not operate the