Medion AKOYA C15x Bedienungsanleitung

Instruction Manual
39.6 cm / 15.6“ Notebook
MEDION®AKOYA®C15x

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Contents
1. About these Instructions............................................................................. 5
1.1. Symbols and Key words used in these Instructions...................................5
1.2. Proper Use .................................................................................................................6
1.3. Declaration of Conformity...................................................................................6
2. Safety Instructions....................................................................................... 7
2.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate
electronics................................................................................................................. 7
2.2. Operational Safety..................................................................................................7
2.3. Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself .....................................................................9
2.4. Data Backup.............................................................................................................. 9
2.5. Setup Location......................................................................................................... 9
2.6. Environmental Requirements ..........................................................................10
2.7. Ergonomics .............................................................................................................10
2.8. Connecting..............................................................................................................11
2.9. Cabling......................................................................................................................12
2.10. Information about the Touchpad....................................................................13
2.11. Battery.......................................................................................................................13
3. Included with your Notebook................................................................... 14
4. Views........................................................................................................... 15
4.1. Open Notebook.....................................................................................................15
4.2. Right Side.................................................................................................................16
4.3. Left Side....................................................................................................................16
4.4. Front View................................................................................................................17
4.5. Operating and Status LEDs................................................................................17
5. First Use ...................................................................................................... 18
6. Power Supply ............................................................................................. 19
6.1. On/Off Switch.........................................................................................................19
6.2. Mains Power ...........................................................................................................20
6.3. Battery Mode..........................................................................................................21
6.4. Power Management (Power Options)...........................................................24
6.5. ECO Function (optional).....................................................................................24
7. Display ........................................................................................................ 25
7.1. Opening and Closing the Display...................................................................25
7.2. Screen Resolution.................................................................................................25
7.3. Appearance and Customisation......................................................................26
7.4. Connecting an External Monitor.....................................................................27
8. Data Input................................................................................................... 28
8.1. The Keyboard .........................................................................................................28
8.2. The Touchpad.........................................................................................................30

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9. The Hard Drive ........................................................................................... 32
9.1. Important Directories..........................................................................................33
10. The Optical Drive ....................................................................................... 34
10.1. Inserting a Disc ......................................................................................................34
10.2. Playing/Reading Discs.........................................................................................35
10.3. Regional Playback Information for DVDs.....................................................35
10.4. Issues Relevant to the Burner...........................................................................36
11. The Sound System ..................................................................................... 37
11.1. External Audio Connections.............................................................................37
12. Network Operation.................................................................................... 38
12.1. What is a Network? ..............................................................................................38
12.2. Wireless LAN (Wireless Network) ....................................................................38
12.3. Bluetooth.................................................................................................................40
12.4. Flight Mode.............................................................................................................40
13. The multi-Card Reader .............................................................................. 41
13.1. Inserting a Memory Card ...................................................................................41
13.2. Removing Memory Cards ..................................................................................41
14. The Webcam ............................................................................................... 41
15. The Universal Serial Bus Port ................................................................... 42
15.1. Charging function for Compatible Mobile Phones (optional)..............42
16. Securing Your Notebook ........................................................................... 43
16.1. Password Setting (Power-on) ...........................................................................43
16.2. Kensington Security Lock ..................................................................................43
17. Software ..................................................................................................... 44
17.1. Getting to Know Windows®8............................................................................44
17.2. Windows Activation.............................................................................................44
17.3. Windows®8 – What’s New.................................................................................45
17.4. Overview..................................................................................................................47
17.5. Linking a User Account to a LiveID.................................................................49
17.6. Windows® 8 Start Screen....................................................................................50
17.7. Windows® 8 Desktop...........................................................................................51
17.8. Using the Search Function ................................................................................54
18. Control Panel.............................................................................................. 54
18.1. Windows®8 Power On/Off Functions............................................................55
18.2. Control Panel Settings.........................................................................................56
18.3. Resetting the Notebook to its Factory Settings.........................................56
18.4. UEFI firmware configuration.............................................................................58
18.5. Windows®8 – Help and Support .....................................................................58
19. FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................... 59

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20. Customer Service....................................................................................... 60
20.1. What To Do In Case of Hardware Problems ................................................60
20.2. Find The Cause ......................................................................................................60
20.3. Do You Need More Help?...................................................................................62
20.4. Driver Support .......................................................................................................62
20.5. Transport..................................................................................................................63
20.6. Maintenance...........................................................................................................64
20.7. Care of the Display ...............................................................................................65
21. Upgrading/Modifying and Repair............................................................ 65
21.1. Notes for Service Technicians...........................................................................66
21.2. Information on Laser Radiation.......................................................................66
22. Recycling and Disposal.............................................................................. 67
23. European EN 9241-307 Class II Standard................................................. 68
23.1. FCC Compliance Statement..............................................................................70
24. Legal notice ................................................................................................ 70
25. Index ........................................................................................................... 71

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Personal Information
Please append the following to your proof of ownership:
Serial number ................................................
Date of purchase ................................................
Place of purchase ................................................
You will find the serial number on the underside of the Notebook. Where
applicable, also copy the number on your warranty documents.
Our Target Group
This operating manual is intended to be read by both first-time and experienced
users. Regardless of any possible professional use, this Notebook is designed for use
in a private household. The entire family will be able to enjoy the wide variety of
applications it offers.
The Quality
We select our components with a close eye to functionality, ease of use, safety and
reliability. Thanks to our ideally balanced hardware/software concept we are able to
offer you a state-of-the-art Notebook that you will enjoy whether you are working
or at play. Thank you for purchasing our products. We are delighted to welcome you
as our new customer.
Trademarks: MS-DOS®and Windows®8 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft®
corporation. Intel, the Intel Logo, Intel Inside, Intel Core, Notebook, and Core Inside
are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
®, the HDMI logo and the name High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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1. About these Instructions
Before using the device for the first time, please read these operating
instructions carefully, paying special attention to the safety notices.
This device should only be used as designated and as described in these
instructions.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Always include these instructions if passing the device on.
1.1. Symbols and Key words used in these
Instructions
DANGER!
Warning of immediate risk of fatal injury!
WARNING!
Warning: possible mortal danger and/or serious
irreversible injuries!
CAUTION!
Warning: possible light or moderate injuries!
CAUTION!
Please follow the guidelines to avoid injuries and/or
property damage.
PLEASE NOTE!
Additional information on using the device
PLEASE NOTE!
Please follow the guidelines in the operating instructions.
WARNING!
Warning: danger of electric shock!
WARNING!
Warning: danger due to excessive volume!

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• Bullet point/information on operating steps and results
Tasks to be performed
1.2. Proper Use
This device is designed for the use, management and editing of electronic
documents and multimedia content, as well as for digital communication. The
device is intended for private use only and not for industrial/commercial use.
Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use:
• Do not modify the device without our consent and do not use any auxiliary
equipment which we have not approved or supplied.
• Use only spare parts and accessories which we have supplied or approved.
• Follow all the instructions in this instruction manual, especially the safety
information. Any other use is deemed improper and can cause personal injury
or damage to the product.
• Do not use the device in extreme environmental conditions.
1.3. Declaration of Conformity
This device is supplied with the following wireless features:
• Wireless LAN (optional)
• Bluetooth (optional)
Medion AG hereby declares that this device conforms to the fundamental
requirements and the remaining relevant regulations of the 1999/5/EC R&TTE
Directive.
This product satisfies the basic requirements and relevant regulations of the
Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC. Full declarations of conformity are available at
http://www.medion.com/conformity.

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2. Safety Instructions
2.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced
ability to operate electronics
• This device is not intended for use by people (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or for those
without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised
by a person responsible for their safety or they have been
instructed in its use.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the device. Children should not be allowed to use this device
without supervision.
• Keep the device and its accessories out of the reach of children.
DANGER!
Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children. There
is a risk of suffocation.
2.2. Operational Safety
Please read this section carefully and follow all instructions given. The
instructions will help you to operate the Notebook reliably and in-
crease its service life.
• Never open the housing of the Notebook, battery or mains
adapter! This could result in an electric shock or even ignite a fire
which will damage your Notebook.
• Optical drive (CD/CDRW/DVD) constitute class 1 laser equipment
providing these devices are contained in a sealed Notebook
housing. Do not remove the drive cover as invisible laser radiation
may escape.
• Do not insert anything into the Notebook through the slots and
openings. This could result in an electric shock or even ignite a fire
which will damage your Notebook.
• The slots and openings on the Notebook are for ventilation
purposes. Do not cover these openings as this could cause the
device to overheat.

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• The Notebook is not intended for use by companies in the heavy
industry sector.
• To avoid damage from lightning strikes, do not operate the
Notebook during thunderstorms.
• Do not place any objects on top of the Notebook and do not exert
pressure on the display. Otherwise, there is a risk that the display
may break.
• If the screen breaks, there is a danger of injury. If this happens, pick
up the shattered pieces wearing protective gloves and send them
to your service centre for professional disposal. Finally, wash your
hands with soap, as the pieces may have been contaminated with
chemicals.
• Do not fold the display back by an angle of more than 120°.
Exceeding this value may damage the housing or the Notebook.
Always hold the display firmly by the middle when folding it back,
adjusting the position and closing it. Failure to do so may damage
the display. Never use force to open the display.
• To avoid damaging the screen, do not touch it with fingers or
sharp objects.
• Never lift the Notebook up by the display as this could break the
hinges.
• Should the below occur, switch the Notebook off immediately/
do not switch the Notebook on, disconnect the mains plug and
contact customer services if
−the mains adapter or the attached power cable or plug is burnt
or damaged. Replace faulty mains cables/mains adaptors only
with original parts. These parts should not be repaired under
any circumstances.
−the Notebook housing is damaged or liquid has penetrated into
the device. Have the Notebook inspected by customer services.
Otherwise, it may not be possible to operate the Notebook
safely. There may be a risk of electric shock and/or harmful laser
radiation!

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2.3. Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself
WARNING!
Never try to open or repair the device yourself. There is a
risk of electric shock.
• If there is a fault, contact the Medion Service Center or other
suitable specialist workshop.
2.4. Data Backup
CAUTION!
Back up your data on external storage media before
each update. We do not accept any liability for claims for
compensation arising from loss of data or any consequential
loss or damage.
2.5. Setup Location
• Keep your Notebook and all connected devices away from
moisture and avoid dust, heat and direct sunlight. Non-compliance
with these instructions can lead to faults or damage to the
Notebook.
• Do not use the Notebook outdoors because external elements,
such as rain, snow, etc., could damage it.
• Set up and operate all components on a stable, level and vibration-
free surface to prevent the Notebook from falling down.
• Do not operate the Notebook or power adaptor for long periods
on your lap or any other body part as the heat dissipation on the
underside can result in uncomfortable overheating.
• In the first few hours of use new devices can give off a typical,
unavoidable but totally harmless smell, which wears off with time.
Ventilate the room regularly to prevent odour build-up.
• This device is not suitable for use with VDU workstations.
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