User manual MEDION TITANIUM MD 8808 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. [. . . ] Among the numerous regulations for CSS licensees the most important ones are the country specific playback restrictions. In order to facilitate the geographically restricted release of movies, DVD titles are released for certain regions. Copyright laws require the restriction of each DVD movie to a certain region (usually the region, in which it is sold). DVD movie versions can be published in several regions but the CSS regulations require that each CSS decipherable system may only be used in one region. Attention: The decoding software included with your PC may be changed for regional DVD decoding up to five times, after which the drive will only play DVD movies for the region setting last entered. Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be billed to the user. 42 THE OPTICAL DRIVE SUBJECTS CONCERNING THE CD/DVD-REWRITER You receive information on the so-called blank discs. These media, requiring a CD rewriter (burner) to produce CDs are called CD recordable (CD-R) or CD rewritable (CD-RW). Recordable/Rewriteable Discs Normal Discs are pressed from a digital, glass master and then sealed. In the case of blank disc, the information is burnt onto the disc with the laser of the Rewriter. 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 LIGHTSCRIBE Your CD/DVD writer will support the LightScribe technology, according to the version. You will be able to provide the upper side of special CD or DVD media with a richly varied label with the appearance of screen printing, thanks to this new technology. The advantages demonstrate professional printing quality and simple handling in this case. The corresponding software (Nero Burning ROM) and the installed CD/DVD writer support the LightScribe technology completely. OPERATION 43 Appendix Help Operation Connecting Safety The card reader You can handle different memory card types. The following table refers to the use of the Card Reader: Slot MS SD MC CF SM/XD Card type Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD (Secure Digital) MMC (MultiMediaCard) CF (Compact Flash) IBM® Microdrive SmartMedia / XD Contacts point to bottom point to front point to bottom If a card is inserted, a free drive will be assigned* by Windows®. * Only if this concerns a removable disk. 44 THE CARD READER The graphics card Your computer is fitted with a 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-1, MPEG-2, DVD and Indeo® Video Technology · ACPI Power Management CURRENT IMAGE PLAYBACK FREQUENCIES Help 45 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 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. OPERATION Appendix 8-, 16-, 32-bit Operation Connecting Safety CONNECTING THE PC TO A TELEVISION With the help of the video output connectors (TV-out) at the back of your PC, you can transfer the image from your PC to the television set. YU(Pb)V(Pr) (Component) Composite (Cinch) S-Video SCART (RGB) i In order to connect your TV to the PC you will need a SCART cable, an S-Video cable, a composite video cable or a component 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. 46 THE GRAPHICS CARD HOW TO CONNECT THE PC TO A TELEVISION: i To use the TV function you must first connect the TV to the graphics card before starting up the PC. 1. Connect an S-Video, a SCART, a Composite, or a Component cable to the respective connector of your PC (reference V1/V2/V3/V4) and to your TV set. i The Video Output connectors at the back of you PC are only for playback. [. . . ] Products which are sent without accessories will be replaced without accessories. The warranty obligation does not apply in the case of the problem being caused by an accident, a catastrophe, vandalism, misuse, incorrect use, ignoring the safety and maintenance regulations, changes by software, viruses or another piece of equipment or accessories or by other modifications not approved by ourselves. This limited guarantee declaration replaces all other guarantees of express or implied nature. This includes the guarantee of saleability or the suitability for a certain purpose but is not limited to this. [. . . ]