Medion Akoya E4060 D manual

Multimedia PC S ystem MEDION ® A K O YA E4060 D 07/19/12 08/12 MEDION Austr alia Help Desk Phone: 1300 884 987 · Oper ating Hours: M onda y to Frida y , 8:30 AM–6:00 PM (EST) · E-mail: aust ralia@medio n.com MSN 2005 2520 AUS N26968 Instr uc t ion Manual MD 8369 20052520_HB_MD8369_AUS.indd 1 30.05.12 14:15[...]

POS Description see page A USB 3.0-ports 17, 39 B USB 2.0-ports (e.g. scanner , digital camera) 17, 39 C Headphone socket 19, 37 D Microphone input 19, 37 E Optical drive (CD/DVD/CDRW/DVDRW) 32 F Eject button of optical drive 32 G eSA T A Port 18 H Card reader 35 I Front bezel 16 J On/off switch (switches the PC on/off) / Power LED 22 K Gigabit net[...]

POS Description see page A USB 3.0-ports 17, 39 B USB 2.0-ports (e.g. scanner , digital camera) 17, 39 C Headphone socket 19, 37 D Microphone input 19, 37 E Optical drive (CD/DVD/CDRW/DVDRW) 32 F Eject button of optical drive 32 G eSA T A Port 18 H Card reader 35 I Front bezel 16 J On/off switch (switches the PC on/off) / Power LED 22 K Gigabit net[...]

After Sales Support Telephone: 1300 884 987 Internet: www.medion.com.au i Multimedia PC System Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from de fects in workmanship and parts for a perio d of 24 months from the date o f purchase. Defe cts that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaire d, re placed or[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 2 T able of C on ten ts About these Instructions ................................................................................. 7 Symbols and Key Words Used in these Instructions .................................... 7 Proper Use ................................................[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 3 Connecting an External Hard Drive ........................................................... 31 The Optical Drive ...................................................................................... 32 Loading a Disc ..........................................................[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 4 Localise the Cause .................................................................................... 64 Errors and Possible Causes ........................................................................ 65 Additional Support .................................................[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 5 Audience These instructions are intended for both the novice and adva nced user. Regardless of the possible professional utilisatio n, this PC is designed for day-to-day household use. The functions and applications for us e with this PC have been de signed with the entire fami[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 6 Copyright © 2012 All rights re served. This manual is pr otected by Copyright. Trademarks: MS-D OS ® and Windows ® are registered trademarks of Micros oft ® . Other trademarks are the property o f their respectiv e owners. Medion ® makes no warr anty of any kind with regar[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 7 About the se Instructions Read these operating instructio ns carefully before using the appliance for the firs t time. Note the warn ings on the unit and in the operating instructions. Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the equipment or give it aw[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 8 Pr oper Us e This device is intended for the usage, e diting and management of electronic documents and multimedia content. The device is in tended for private use only and not for industrial/commercial use. Please note that we shall not be liable in case of improper use: • D[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 9 Saf ety Instructions Dangers for children and peop le with reduced ability to operate machinery • Do not allow small children to play unattended with electrical equipment . Children are incapable of judging potential risks properly. • Keep the appli ance and its accessories[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 10 Never carry out repairs yourself CAUTION ! Never try to open or repair the appliance yourself. There is a risk of electric shock! • If there is a fault, contact the MEDION Help Desk or other suitable specialist workshop. Data Security ATTENTION! Every time you update your da[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 11 In clu ded w ith your PC Please check that the contents listed belo w are supplied with your package. You MUST provide your PC’s serial number when cont acting a customer service representative. Your PC bundle should include the fo llowing components: • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard ?[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 12 Sett in g Up of the PC Remember that choosing the proper location for your PC is just as important as connecting it correctly. Operational Environment • Keep your PC and all units co nnected to it away from moisture, dust, he at and direct sunlight. Failure to observe these [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 13 Ergonomics NOTICE! Take regular breaks from your screen to prevent tenseness and exhaustion . You should not position the monitor in close proximity to a wi ndow as this is usually the brightest area of the ro om and may cause vi sual impairments during daylight hours. Always [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 14 Sitting in one position fo r long periods can be uncomfortabl e. To minimise the potential for physical discomfort or injury, it’s impor tant that you maintain proper postur e. Overall : Change your position frequently and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue. Back : While s[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 15 Connectin g For easy reference, please f old out the inner cover of this manual to see diagrams describing the loc ation of th e various connectors on your PC. NOTICE! The devices listed are not necessar ily included with your PC. All the connections listed are optional and mi[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 16 Front Connectivity Diagram refe rence: I Some connections are located behind the front flap. This offers you the great advanta ge of creating frequently used connec tions quickly and convenient ly, without turning the PC round. The flap, when closed , also protects the connect[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 17 Connecting USB Devices Diagram refe rence: A, B CAUTION! Connect your USB devices after initial set-up of your new PC. This will prevent unnecessary confusion during installation. These devices can generally be connect ed during operation. Read the manual for your peri pheral [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 18 Connecting eSATA Devices Diagram refe rence: G eSATA stands for " e xternal S erial ATA " and is used for connectin g exte rnal hard drives. Unlike common USB standards, the transmi ssion speed of an eSATA connection is higher than that of external USB hard drives. N[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 19 Connecting Headphones Diagram refe rence: C Here you co nnect headphones/earphones . ► Connect the cable with the 3.5 mm stereo jack plug in the green socket at the front of your PC (diagram reference C ). WARNING! The use of headphones/earphones with a high v olume can lead[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 20 Connecting Speakers/Audio Output Diagram refe rence: L Here you can connect your active speakers for replaying or audio connection cables for recording. Please refer to the user's guide of your stereo installatio n for information about which connector you should use (usu[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 21 Connecting a Sound Source/Audio Input Diagram refe rence: R This port is used to accommodate a connectin g cable for external an alogue audio sources (i.e. stereo system, k eyboard/synthesizer). ► Connect the cable with the 3. 5 mm stereo jack plug to the l ight-blue coloure[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 22 Getti ng S tarte d The software on this PC comes fully pre-installed . You do not have to load any of the CD's/DVD’s supplied. With many programs (e.g., tel ephone-CD's or encyclopaedi as), however, it is necessary to insert the corresponding CD/DVD in order to ca [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 23 Step 2: Initialisation of Your PC The PC starts and now goes through a nu mber of phases: NOTICE! Ensure that there is no bootable CD (e.g. the Recovery-CD) in the CD-ROM drive. Such discs will pr event the operating system from loading directly off the hard drive. The operati[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 24 Short Description of the Windows® Desktop  Start Button Clicking the Start button brings up a me nu where you can access hel p, software programs, files, and settings  All Programs All of the software progr ams installed on yo ur notebo ok are ordinar ily list ed here. [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 25  Control Panel You can use the icons in the Control Panel to change the appearance and functionality of Windows®7. These icons represent options f o r configuring your notebook. You should, however, consult “ Help and Support “ on the potential effect s of certain chan[...]

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After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 27 The Mouse The mouse has beside the two ke ys a wheel that can be us ed to scroll through a document or internet pages. NOTICE! The scroll wheel can be used as a button. The functionality depends on the application. In Word for example you can push the wheel to move up and down[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 28 The K eyboar d This section contains useful information on using the keyboard. The Alt and Ctrl Keys The left Alt key performs certain functions in conjunction with ot her keys. The application program determines these functions. In order to enter a combination of keys that in[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 29 The Har d Driv e The hard drive is the main storage medium combining l arge storag e capacity and rapid data access. The hard drive contains the op erating system of the computer, other app lication programs and backup files. These progr ams and files ar e pre-installed on you[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 30 Important Directories In the following we have listed the most important directories and described their content. ATTENTON! Do not delete or modify these di rectories or their contents since data could be lost or the function ality of the system could be at risk. C: The maste[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 31 Connecting an External Hard Drive Diagram refe rence: O Your PC has a hard drive bay, which will enable you to connect the external MEDION HDDrive 2go super speed hard drive simply and without complications via the USB 3.0 connection. As in the case of a USB memory stick, conn[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 32 The Optical Drive Diagram refe rence: E, F Loading a Disc NOTICE! Do not place protective foils or other stickers on your CD’s. To avoid damage to your drive, do not use deformed or damaged CD’s. CAUTION! Do not use scratched or dirty discs, discs with pieces broken off or[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 33 How to Remove a Disc ► To remove a disc push the eject button (Diagram reference F ) again to open the tray. ► Remove the disc and store it at a safe place. ► Shut the tray. CAUTION! While the PC is accessing the opti cal drive the media activity is lit. Do not try to re[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 34 Subjects Concerning the CD/DVD-Rewriter Normal Discs are pressed f rom a digital, glass master and then sealed. In t he case of blank disc, the information is burnt onto the disc with the laser of the Rewrit er. Therefore th ese discs are more sensitive than normal CDs. Please[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 35 The Card Reader Diagram refe rence: H If your PC is equipped with a card reader, you can handle different memor y card types. The following table refers to the use of the card reader: Slot Card type Contacts MS SD MMC Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD (Secure Digital) MMC (Mult[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 36 The Gr aphics Card Diagram refe rence: M, P Appearance and Personalisation This program offers you the p ossibility of ad justing the presentation on your display. This includes the background image, the scr eensaver, Active Deskto p (web) and additional settings of your displ[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 37 The Sound S yst em Diagram refe rence: C, D, L, R, T NOTICE! The speaker outputs L and T are designed for active speaker systems. Passive speakers cannot be used or if they are the qu ality will be significantly reduced. By using the external connections y ou have the possibil[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 38 NOTICE! Only connect the headphones/ear phones to the front connector of your PC (diagram reference: C ). WARNING! The use of headphones/earphones with a high v olume can lead to lasting damage to your hearing. Set the volume to the lowest level before reproducing any s ound. [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 39 USB Port Diagram refe rence: A, B NOTICE! Devices connected directly to th e USB port 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[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 40 The Netw ork Diagram refe rence: K Your PC is provided with a Fa st Ethernet-Network connector You will find further informa tion about networking in the Help section within the Start menu. What is a Network? A network means connecting your PC to anothe r or several other PCs.[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 41 Wireless LAN Your PC is equipped with WLAN. The co mp onents (Module, antenna) are already integrated and activated in your computer. Yo u can turn off the wireless L AN function with the help of the Windows® Device Manag er. This function allows you to create a wireless netw[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 42 Troubleshooting within the Network Why does the network environme nt not show the releases? The network environment is delayed in time. Check the release by searching for the resp ective computer name . Why does an error message appear wh en I click on the network environment?[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 43 Sof twar e This section concerns itself with software. We make a distinction between the operating system, the software (application program), Windows activation, BIOS and the security package, which is delivered with the device. Getting to Know Windows ® 7 With Windows® 7, [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 44 Improved Desktop Windows® 7 simplifies working with the wind ows on the Desktop. Th is provides you with more intuitive possibilities for open ing and closing, as well as fo r changing the size and for rearranging. Windows® 7 makes the perf ormance of everyd ay tasks even si[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 45 Homegroup With homegroups , a new function of Windows® 7, the li nki ng of home computers is really simple. A home network group is created aut omatically, for example, when you link th e first PC under Windows® 7 with the home network. The addition of additional PCs with Wi[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 46 Windows ® 7 - Getting Started Learn everything you need to know about the features of t he PC. It is the aim of this feature to enable bo th beginners and experienced users to make additional setting for the optimal use of Window s®7 after first bringing the PC into operatio[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 47 Getting St arted has been subdivided into many small gr oups of subjects, so that th e user will have the possibility of ad justing the cont ent 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®[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 48 Windows ® 7 - Control Panel You can change Windows settin gs using the control panel. The settings control almost everything relating to Windows displays and functionalities, and they enable you to organise Windows according to your requirements. When you first open the Contr[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 49 Windows Media Center The Windows Media Center is the platform for your individual home entertainment in Windows® 7. You will be able to record televi sion, TV broadcasts, DVD s and music, look at photos and much more by a remote (not includ ed) or by a click of the mouse, wit[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 50 Main menu Sub-menu Tasks Settings Adapt the Windows Media Center to your requirements and needs here. For example, make the settings for the protection of children here. Stand by You will not only close th e Windows Media Center but you will be able to put the whol e opera tin[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 51 Main menu Sub-menu Music Music library All the music titles stored in your PC will be located in the music library. You will be able to st art the selected playback of an album, an artist or a selected t itle here. Play back everything You will start the playback of a ll the f[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 52 Installation of Software NOTICE! If your operating system is conf igured so that the installation procedure accepts only signed dr ivers (default) and software an information screen will appear. The software included in delivery is already pre-installed in the factory. CAUTION[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 53 ► Click on OK . ► Follow the instruction gi ven by the progr am. Software Uninstallation In order to remove installed software from your PC, follow the next steps: ► Click on Start . ► Click on Control Panel . ► Then select the Programs option . ► Select the respec[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 54 Windows Activation Microsoft is committed to the protection of inte llectual property rights and the reduction of software piracy. Therefor e Windows® 7 contains softwa re-based product activation technology. Your copy of Windows® 7 has already be en activated for your PC . [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 55 BIOS Setup In the BIOS set up (your PC’s Basic Config uration) you have a number of paramet er settings available for your PC. For example, you can change the operating mode of the interfaces, security feature s or power manageme nt. CAUTION! The PC is factory pre-set to gua[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 56 Kaspersky Internet Security Kaspersky Internet Security is a comprehensive tool to protect your data. The use of it not only offers you full protection against viruse s, but als o against spam and attacks against your network. Furt her components of the so ftware will protect [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 57 The Kaspersky Internet Secur ity Package wi ll be updated with th e most up-to-date virus information for a tria l period after the free registration . Read the activation information abou t this on the internet at: https://www.Kaspersky.com NOTICE! The operating system and an[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 58 Dat a and S ystem Secur ity The programs descri bed below are part of your Windows operating system. You can find additional information on these programs in the Windows H elp file. Data Security Back up data regularly on ext ernal media such as a CD-R or CD-RW. Windows offers[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 59 S yst em Restor e Windows® 7 provides a useful function ( Syst em Restore ) enabling the storage of the so- called Recovery points . The system remembers the current configuratio n as a snapshot and returns to this, if necessary. The advantage is th at an unsu ccessful instal[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 60 Windows ® Update Windows Update is the online updating of Windows. Use Windows Update to downloa d elements such as security upda tes, important updates, the ne west help files, drivers and Internet products from the Internet. The website is regularly augmented by new content[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 61 Windows Update Information for Data Security Windows Update needs certain information abou t the respective PC, so that a suitable list with updates can be provided for you. This information will include the following: • Version number of the operating system • Version num[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 62 S yst em Restor e If your system is not functioni ng properly, y ou should use th e Application Support Disc to restore your system. Limits of the Recovery • Changes made to the original configuration (RAS, Deskto p or Internet settings) and installed Software will be ignore[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 63 F AQ – Fr equently Ask e d Questions Do I still have to install the en closed discs? No. Basically all progr ams are alread y preinstall ed. The discs are only intended as backup copies. Where can I find the drivers necessary for my PC? The drivers are on the second partitio[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 64 Cus tomer S er vice Troubleshooting Errors can have simple causes, but sometimes they are caused by faulty equipment. We would like to give you some ideas to s olve common probl ems. Should these instructions not lead to success, please feel free to call us. Localise the Cause[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 65 Errors and Possible Causes The monitor is blank. ► Confirm that the system is not in stan d-by mode. Press any key on the keyboard to test this out. Wrong Date and Time: ► Click the clock on the taskbar and correct the date and time. After a system restart a new drive let [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 66 Additional Support If the suggestions in the above section have not solved your problem, pleas e contact the service hotline and we will attempt to help yo u solve the problem. Before you contact the Technology Centre, however, please have the following information available: [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 67 Transporting the PC Please observe the following guide lines when transporting the PC: • To avoid damage during tr ansport, stor e the PC in its original packaging. Cleaning and Care The lifetime of the PC can be extend ed by taking the following measures: WARNING! Do not op[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 68 Repairs Please contact the MEDION Australia Helpdesk on 1300 88 4 987 if you have any problems with your PC. ONLY have rep airs completed by our authorised ser vice centre. Contact you the MEDION Australia Helpdesk on 1300 884 987 when... • Liquid has got into the PC • The[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 69 Notes on Laser Radiation • Laser devices of Laser Class 1 to Las er Class 3b may be used in the PC. Where the PC housing remains clos ed, the device meets t he requirements of Laser Class 1. • By opening the PC housing yo u will gain acce ss to laser devices of up to Laser[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 70 FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rul es. Thes e limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. [...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 71 Multimedia PC System Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty pro duc ts are manufactured which need to be returned to the Supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your p roduct is capa ble of retaining user-generated data (such[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 72 Inde x A All programs ....................................... 24 Ambient Temperature......................... 12 Autorun .............................................. 52 B BIOS Setup ......................................... 55 C Cabling ......................................[...]

After Sales Support TEL: 1300 88 4 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au 73 O On/off Switch ..................................... 22 Operation Keyboard ........................................ 28 Mouse ............................................ 27 Operational Safety Ambient Temperature ..................... 12 Cabling ...............................[...]

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Multimedia PC S ystem MEDION ® A K O YA E4060 D 07/19/12 08/12 MEDION Austr alia Help Desk Phone: 1300 884 987 · Oper ating Hours: M onda y to Frida y , 8:30 AM–6:00 PM (EST) · E-mail: aust ralia@medio n.com MSN 2005 2520 AUS N26968 Instr uc t ion Manual MD 8369 20052520_HB_MD8369_AUS.indd 1 30.05.12 14:15[...]