User manual MEDION TITANIUM MD 8385 PC

[. . . ] 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 locate the information you require. [. . . ] Please avoid the following when using recordable/rewriteable discs - especially blanks - that have never before been used: radiation by direct sunlight (UVA/UVB) scratches and damage to the disk surface extreme temperatures 44 OPERATION THE CARD READER (Diagram the same) Slot Card type SmartMedia / XD Memory Stick / Memory Stick Pro SD (Secure Digital) MMC (MultiMediaCard) CF (Compact Flash) IBM® Microdrive SmartCard (GSM, HBCI etc. ) Contacts point to bottom point to bottom point to bottom point to front point to top The optional SmartCard port is for home banking (HBCI) and access control. IF you want to use the home banking function, please ask your banc if your account supports the SmartCard access. * Only if this concerns a removable disk. THE CARD READER 45 Appendix If a card is inserted, a free drive will be assigned* by Windows® and the LED next to the slot is lit. Help Operation If your PC is provided with a Card Reader (Diagram reference: C), you can handle different memory card types. The following table refers to the use of the Card Reader: Connecting Safety THE GRAPHICS CARD Your computer is fitted with an high performance graphics card, one of the most technologically advanced and best-equipped VGA cards available. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS High Performance Acceleration Interactive Direct3D Acceleration Video Acceleration for DirectDraw/DirectVideo, MPEG-2, DVD and Indeo® Video Technology ACPI Power Management MPEG-1, CURRENT IMAGE PLAYBACK FREQUENCIES The graphic card can, depending on the set resolution, display vertical image playback frequencies of between 60 Hz and 240 Hz. Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 Colors 8-, 16-, 32-bit 8-, 16-, 32-bit 8-, 16-, 32-bit 8-, 16-, 32-bit 8-, 16-, 32-bit 8-, 16-, 32-bit Resolution 1600 x 900 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Colors 8-, 16-, 32-bit 8-, 16-, 32-bit 8-, 16-, 32-bit 8-, 16-, 32-bit 8-, 16-, 32-bit 8-, 16-, 32-bit You can change the graphics setting using the Display Properties help program. For optimum image reproduction we recommend an image playback frequency of between 75 Hz and 85 Hz, provided that your monitor can support this. An image playback frequency of less than 70 Hz will generate a flickering image, unless an LCD monitor is being used. 46 OPERATION CONNECTING THE PC TO A TELEVISION With the help of the video output connector at the back of your PC, you can transfer the image from your PC to the television set. Video out S-Video Video out Composite (Cinch) Video out SCART THE GRAPHICS CARD 47 Appendix In order to connect your TV to the PC you will need a SCART cable, an S-Video cable or a composite video cable. This cable is not included with your computer but may be obtained from an audio/video specialist or dealer. Read the operating instructions for your television set to find out which cable you need. Help Operation Connecting Safety HOW TO CONNECT THE PC TO A TELEVISION: To use the TV function you must first connect the TV to the graphics card before starting up the PC. Connect an S-Video, a SCART or a Composite cable to on the respective connector of your PC (reference V/V2/V3) and on you TV set. The Video Output connectors at the back of you PC are only for playback. For video recording please use the Video Input (composite or S-Video) connectors at the front of your PC. 48 OPERATION THE SOUND CARD Your PC has an integrated stereo sound card. The sound card is compatible with the industry standard Sound Blaster and Microsoft Sound System Version 2. 0. NOTE: The speaker/headphones output is designed for active speaker systems or headphones. Passive speakers cannot be used or if they are the quality will be significantly reduced. If your PC is equipped with a surround sound you can set it with the enclosed software as required. For this purpose click on the symbol USB PORT Devices connected directly to the USB bus should not draw more than 500 mA. The voltage output is protected by a fuse (Limited Power Source according to EN 60950). On the USB it is possible to connect up to 127 devices which correspond to the USB standard (1. 1 and 2. 0 supported). The data transfer speed is 1. 5 Mbit or 12 Mbit, depending on the device connected. NOTE: If possible, connect your USB devices always to the same port were it has been installed. Otherwise you will get a new ID and your operating system asks for a new installation of the driver. THE SOUND CARD 49 Appendix Should the devices need more power than this, it will be necessary to provide a hub (distributor / booster). Help Operation Connecting Safety IEEE 1394 (FIRE WIRE) The IEEE 1394 connector, also known as iLink® or Fire Wire, is a serial bus standard used for rapid digital data exchange. APPLICATION OPTIONS FOR IEEE1394 Connection of digital devices of the entertainment industry, such as set-top speakers, digital video and camcorder, `Digital Versatile Disk' (DVD), television etc. Input and output devices such as printers, scanners, etc. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Depending on the application, the maximum data transfer is about 100, 200 or 400 Mbit/s, corresponding to a data throughput of up to 50 MB per second. The device can be plugged in or unplugged during operation (hot plugging). [. . . ] Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. STANDARDS 89 Appendix Help · Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. Operation Connecting Safety WARRANTY The receipt serves as proof of first purchase and should be kept in a safe place. Upon production of the receipt, the remaining period of guarantee shall pass on from the original parts to the respective replacement parts. If you hand in this equipment to make use of the guarantee, you must remove all programs, data and removable storage media. [. . . ]