User manual MEDION MAM 2110

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 73), if you have converted the Recovery Partition into a NTFS file system. C:\ This is the main hard disk drive partition for your notebook. It is where your program files, settings, and documents are stored, as well as files necessary for running Windows XP. C:\Program Files Includes files belonging to software programs. C:\Documents and Settings Includes the settings and documents for all users. D:\Tools Includes installation files for software that came with your notebook. D:\Recover Includes the files needed to perform a system restore. 40 The Hard drive 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. THE OPTICAL DRIVE 41 Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety 1. Remove the disc from its case, without touching the unprinted side if possible. Place the disc on the tray so that it lays flat with the label facing upward and gently push the tray in to close it. The disc will now lie flat on the tray and will engage onto the disc holder audibly. 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 discs with Windows Explorer (workstation). Start Explorer through the Start Menu or by pressing the Windows Button and the `E' Button at the same time. The pre-installed media reproduction will be used automatically during access to DVD videos (or audio and video files on normal data discs). While the notebook is accessing the optical drive the media activity indicator is lit. Do not try to remove the disc from the drive while this LED is lit. 42 The Optical Drive If the tray fails to open automatically, then the tray can be opened manually provided there is an opening for emergency ejection. Restart your notebook and if the tray is still locked proceed as follows: 1. Insert a long thin object (like a straightened paper clip) into the emergency ejection opening until you feel resistance. 3. [. . . ] In some countries the exclusion of implied guarantees is not permissible upon principle. In this case the validity of all express and implied guarantees is limited to the guarantee period. In some countries limiting the period of validity for implied guarantees is not permitted, so that the above limitation does not come into force. If you have any questions with regard to these guarantee conditions, please contact us. WARRANTY 91 Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety Liability limitations The contents of this manual are subject to unannounced changes caused by technical progress. [. . . ]