User manual MEDION WIM 2180

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Usually your hard drive is divided into several partitions, as shown below. BOOT C: Windows Software programs Your documents RECOVER D: Drivers for internal Notebook components Installation files for software that came with your Notebook Restore software - 41 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Appendix Aid Components Handling The hard drive contains the operating system of the computer, other application programs and backup files. These programs and files are pre-installed on your notebook, so you may note that some of the space on your hard drive is already taken. Safety Important Directories The most important directories preinstalled on your notebook are shown below. 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. 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. 88), 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. C:\Program Files Includes files belonging to software programs. D:\Tools Includes installation files for software that came with your notebook. D:\Recover Includes the files needed to perform a system restore. - 42 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 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. Remove the disc from its case, without touching the unprinted side if possible. - 43 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety 4. 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. [. . . ] Within ISO-standard 13406-2 the general requirements regarding pixel defects are defined. Pixel defects are classified into three failure types and four failure classes. Each individual pixel is made up of three sub-pixels in the primary colours (red, green, blue). - 99 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety Pixel structure Rows Blue Green Red Types of Pixel Failures: · Type 1: A constantly lit pixel (a bright, white spot), even though it is not addressed. [. . . ]