[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] The configuration of your hard drive can be displayed and configured under "Disk Management". To familiarise yourself with the hard drive configuration, search Windows Help for the key word "Disk Management". In your first partition (C:\) you will find the operating system, application programs and the users' documents. The second partition (D:\) serves for data security and contains additional drivers (D:\Driver) and tools (D:\Tools) for your notebook. Note You will also find in two otherwise non-overwriteable partitions the system restoration start files ( p. These partitions are not visible and should not be erased. 42 The Hard Drive In the following we have listed the most important directories and described their content. Do not delete or modify these directories or their contents since data could be lost or the functionality of the system could be at risk. C:\ The master directory of drive C: includes important files required to start Windows®. In the factory setting these files are hidden for safety reasons. C:\Program Files As the name suggests, in this directory programs install the files belonging to the application. C:\Windows D:\Driver D:\Tools Components Appendix The Hard Drive The main directory of Windows®. This folder includes the drivers required by your computer (pre-installed). Here you find additional programs and other documentation for your notebook. 43 Aid Handling Safety Important Directories The Optical Drive Loading a Disc Unlike optical drives of desktop PCs optical drives of notebooks retain discs with the help of a locking mechanism. When inserting the disc you should take care to push the disc right onto the locking mechanism so that it can lock in position. Do not use scratched or dirty discs, discs with pieces broken off or discs of poor quality. Because of the high speeds in the drive the discs might break and damage your data as well as your drive. Damage caused by faulty media is excluded from warranty and their repair must be charged. The disc can be damaged when the drive drawer is pushed in, if it has not been positioned on the support correctly. 44 The Optical Drive 1. Remove the disc from its case, without touching the unprinted side if possible. 5. Test that the disc is able to turn freely and then push the tray back into the optical drive carefully. The `E' drive letter will have been allocated to your optical drive in the delivery status. You will have easy access to your files on your disks with Windows Explorer (Computer). Start the Computer Help Program by means of the Desktop link or by pressing and the `E' key at the same time. [. . . ] This warranty is restricted in relation to any pre-installed operating system as well as to application programme software that is included with the MEDION product in question. This warranty is restricted as follows: For pre-installed operating system as well as to application programme software included in the MEDION product, MEDION only guarantees the data media (e. g. the diskettes and CD-ROMs) upon which this software is delivered and warrants that such data media shall be free from material and processing defects for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase of the MEDION product from an authorised seller of MEDION. Any claims in respect of defective pre-installed operating system as well as to application programme software are hereby expressly excluded and you should contact the relevant licensor or copyright owner of the defective software in question. [. . . ]