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BenQ Joybook 3000 Quick Start Manual

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Joybook 3000 User Manual
Before using your Joybook, please read the Quick Start Guide to get
your computer up and running. Read this manual for more detailed
information that can help you use all of your Joybook's capabilities
more effectively and enjoyably.

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Joybook 3000 Features ....................................................................3
Function Hotkeys ............................................................................8
Getting Started with Windows XP ............................................ 10
Using the Q-Media Bar ................................................................ 11
Your Digital Entertainment Centre --- BenQ Joybook 3000 ... 12
Sending and Receiving E-mail ................................................ 13
Getting Online ........................................................................ 14
Burning CDs ............................................................................ 20
Attaching External Display Devices ........................................... 22
Installing Additional Memory ...................................................... 24
Recommendations and Troubleshooting ................................... 26
Basic Specifications ...................................................................... 28

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started with Windows XP ..........10 Using the Q-Media Bar ..............11 Your Digital Entertainment Centre --- BenQ Joybook 3000 ... 12 Sending and Receiving E-mail ..........13 Getting Online ................ 14 Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections 15 Watching Video and Making Your Own Movies ....
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2003 by BENQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.

  • Page 3: Joybook 3000 Features

    Cover Switch Left and Right Selection Buttons Touch Pad Equivalent to the left and right buttons on a For controlling the on-screen cursor. Can be mouse. activated and deactivated by pressing the Fn + F6 hotkey combination. Joybook 3000 Features 3...
  • Page 4 CD, Flash Card and USB device. playback or random playback. Infrared Port The interface for infrared communications allows the transfer of data to and from PDAs or mobile phone or computer with infrared capabilities. 4 Joybook 3000 Features...
  • Page 5 Allows the computer to connect to an mice, digital cameras and MP3 players computer at an optimal temperature. Ethernet 10/100BaseT network. that use the USB interface. Ventilation Holes Kensington Lock For dissipating heat and keeping the computer at an optimal temperature. Joybook 3000 Features 5...
  • Page 6 When the computer is in use, lights up in blue. When the battery is charging, turns orange. Flashing blue indicates that the battery is running low. Flashing orange indicates that the battery is malfunctioning, in which case you should contact our service personnel. 6 Joybook 3000 Features...
  • Page 7 Line-in For connecting peripherals such as PS2 Mouse Port Inputs sound into the computer. mice, digital cameras and MP3 players that use the USB interface. Mic in Inputs speech into the computer. Joybook 3000 Features 7...

  • Page 8: Function Hotkeys

    Function Hotkeys You can use the function hotkeys to access commonly-used functions or make quick settings. To use the hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key in the lower left corner of the keyboard, and then press the desired hotkey. Fn + F1 Fn + F4 Fn + F6...
  • Page 9 Num Lock Windows Key Application Key Activates the numeric keypad Functionally equivalent to clicking the Minimises all windows. integrated in the keyboard. Provides the same function as the Start button on the Windows right touch pad button, bringing up a desktop.

  • Page 10: Getting Started With Windows Xp

    Getting Started with Windows XP Your Joybook 3000 comes installed with Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft's latest operating system for consumer PCs. The first time you start up your computer, Windows XP will ask you a few questions. Answer the questions to ensure that your full rights are protected.

  • Page 11: Using The Q-Media Bar

    Using the Q-Media Bar The Q-Media bar integrates a number of software applications to enhance the multimedia experience on your Joybook 3000. browse the Web and access your From the Q-Media bar, you can quickly start up Internet Explorer and Outlook Express to...

  • Page 12: Your Digital Entertainment Centre

    Browse and edit digital photographs. Listen to music and creating your own custom music collections. Quickly and reliably burn CD-R discs. Convert music into the MP3 format and take your favourite tunes wherever you go. 12 Your Digital Entertainment Centre --- BenQ Joybook 3000...

  • Page 13: Sending And Receiving E-Mail

    Sending and Receiving E-mail By using the Q-Media bar or the hotkey on the right side of the keyboard, you can instantly start up the Outlook Express e-mail client. Activate the Q-Media bar by double- clicking its icon on the Windows desktop.

  • Page 14: Getting Online

    Getting Online From the Q-Media bar, or by using the hot- key on the keyboard, you can instantly start up Internet Explorer wed browser. Activate the Q-Media bar by double- clicking its icon on the desktop. Click the Internet Explorer icon on the Q-Media bar.

  • Page 15: Listening To Music And Creating Custom Music Collections

    Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections QMusic is the perfect tool for playing your favourite music. You can use it to play music on audio CDs or MP3 files, burn MP3 songs to audio CDs, con- vert audio CD tracks to MP3 format for storage on your hard disc drive, or create custom music compilation. Action QMusic application Depending on the item...

  • Page 16: Watching Video And Making Your Own Movies

    Watching Video and Making Your Own Movies You can use the integrated DVD player in your Joybook 3000 to watch VCD and DVD videos. Insert the disc, and the DVD will auto- matically start up and begin playback. If you wish, select full-screen mode for more comfortable viewing.
  • Page 17 The Joybook 3000 can help you edit video files to create a movie that you can share with family and friends. With a digital video camera or other source of digital video footage, you can take advantage of the Power Director software included with your Joybook 3000 to produce your very own cinematic masterpiece—or if you’re less ambitious, just the coolest home video ever!

  • Page 18: Viewing Digital Photographs And Creating Slide Shows

    Viewing Digital Photographs and Creating Slide Shows Photo Explorer can help you manage your digital photographs and other images, letting you easily view, print, and edit them, as well as create customised slide shows. Customisable Toolbar Location Directory Tree Browse Pane Preview Pane Viewer Slide Show Story-...

  • Page 19: Creating A Slide Show

    Creating a Slide Show Select Tools -- - > Slide Show to open Select the image, video, and sound files Click Slide Show Options to select the Slide Show Storyboard and create a new you wish to use in your slide show, and drag transition effects and other options.

  • Page 20: Burning Cds

    Burning CDs You can use your Joybook 3000 when connected to a CD burner with the included CD-Maker software to burn different types of data to CD. Toolbar Choose CD CD type Recorder Steps Source Pane Windows Explorer Help Destination Pane...
  • Page 21 In the Source Pane, select the files you wish to burn to CD and drag them to the Destination Pane. Then right-click on the right side of the CD icon in the CD Layout area and select Data CD Properties from the pop-up menu that appears. Click the Step 2 button and make the desired settings and start burning your CD.

  • Page 22: Attaching External Display Devices

    Attaching a VGA display device When giving a presentation, you can output the Joybook 3000’s video signal to an external display device, such as a projector or monitor. Press the Fn + F3 hotkey combination to switch between the computer's own LCD panel and the attached display device, or use simultaneous display.
  • Page 23 S-Video Out The S-Video Out port allows you to output display signals to a television set or VCR for viewing or recording. Television Set Attaching External Display Devices 23...

  • Page 24: Installing Additional Memory

    If you wish to upgrade memory, you can replace the existing 128 MB or 256 MB module with a higher-capacity one. The product warranty as provided by BenQ does not cover any damage to the machine as a result of your own discretionary upgrade or memory replacement.
  • Page 25 Align the memory module with the slot, Gently push the free edge downwards Replace the cover, and use a screwdriver and then insert it. until the module locks into place. to secure it with the screws. Insert the bat- tery, and then connect the AC adapter. When you start the computer, it will automatically test and configure the new memory.

  • Page 26: Recommendations And Troubleshooting

    The following are descriptions of situations that you may encounter during use of the computer, along with basic troubleshooting steps. If you are not able to resolve the issue, immediately contact a BenQ service centre for assistance. The computer will not start up, even •...
  • Page 27 CD or DVD does not function. • The distance and angle between the computer and device do not exceed the effective range of the port. Please verify the following: • You are not attempting to establish the link under conditions of direct •...

  • Page 28: Basic Specifications

    Basic Specifications Hardware Specifications Software Specifications Processor Intel P4-M 1.8 GHz Intel P4-DT 1.7 GHz Operating Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition System Memory 256 MB DDR 128 MB DDR Included Q-Media Bar 266 SDRAM 266 SDRAM Software QMusic SoDIMM SoDIMM Photo Explorer Hard Disc Drive 30 GB HDD...

  • Page 29: Information On Safety, Cleaning, And Battery Maintenance

    If it becomes damaged, please contact an authorised BenQ distributor or service centre. Do not use cleaners containing alcohol or acetone. Instead, use cleaning fluids specially formulated for LCD screens.

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