User manual MEDION WIM 2100

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Whenever the computer is accessing the hard disk, the corresponding LED illuminates. Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data. If you are looking for a file on the hard drive and you know the name, go to Search on the Start menu to find the file. Following is some general information on where you might find some common files. Usually your hard drive is divided into several partitions, as shown below. BOOT C: Windows XP Software programs Your documents RECOVER D: Drivers for internal PC components Installation files for software that came with your PC Restore software 48 The Hard drive Important Directories The most important directories preinstalled on your notebook are shown below. Warning! Also pay attention to this: You will no longer be able to carry out the recreation of the supply status by means of the Support Disc ( p. 89), 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. THE HARD DRIVE Components Handling 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. Safety 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. 50 The Optical Drive 3. 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. [. . . ] 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 107 Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety Liability limitations The contents of this manual are subject to unannounced changes caused by technical progress. [. . . ]