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Joybook 2100 Series User's Manual Welcome...
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Copyright Copyright 2004 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publica- tion 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 BenQ Corporation.
Battery Maintenance ..................41 Getting Online....................17 Cleaning Your Joybook ..................41 Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections......18 Service and Support ....................42 QMusic Workspace..................18 BenQ Joybook Global Online Service .............. 42 Playing a Music CD..................18 Table of Contents...
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Joybook Online Registration................42 Appendix ........................43 Worldwide Power Systems and Plug Types .............43 Table of Contents...
Touring Your Joybook Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be different from those shown in this manual. Speakers Generates sounds from Joybook. Power Button Turns Joybook on or off. Keyboard Allows you to input data as well as access various special functions. Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to conveniently con- trol the cursor on the screen.
Indicator Lights Optical Drive Activity Indicator Flashes green when Joybook is accessing data on the disc in the DVD- ROM/DVD-Combo/DVD+RW/DVD-Dual drive. Hard Disk Drive Activity Indicator Flashes green when Joybook is accessing data in the hard disk drive. Num Lock Indicator Lights up in green when the Num Lock function is activated (refer to "Function Hotkeys"...
Left Side View VGA Port Modem Port PC Card Ejection Button Allows Joybook to connect to external dis- Accepts an analog telephone line for use Before ejecting a PC card: 1. Quit all PC Card applications and shut down all PC play devices, such as monitors and projec- with the internal modem.
Right Side View DVD-ROM/DVD-Combo/DVD+RW/DVD-Dual Drive (Optional) Supports multi-functional optical module for reading music CDs, VCDs and DVDs or burning CD-R/CD-RW or DVD+R/ DVD+RW discs. The disc tray can be opened by pressing the small ejection button on the drive. If you wish to open the disc tray when your Joybook power is off, or it can't be opened using the ejection button, insert a pointed object into the tray ejection hole next to the ejection button to force open the disc tray.
Rear View Anti-Theft Lock Hole You can install a cable lock to this hole to prevent theft. Wireless Network Indicator Lights up in green when Joybook is ready for wireless network connection. (This function works only if an optional Mini PCI wireless network card is installed.) Power Indicator •...
Bottom View Hard Disk Drive Compartment Accommodates the hard disk drive of Joybook. Mini PCI Slot Inside is a Mini PCI slot for using an optional Mini PCI card. Depending on your model, a Mini PCI wireless network card may have been pre-installed. Battery Retainer A Secures the battery in place.
Function Hotkeys The F F n key located at the lower left corner of the keyboard is used with another key to perform the alternative function of a key. The letter "Fn" and the alternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the keytop. To perform a desired function, first press and hold Fn, then press the other key. For example, to decrease speaker volume, press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F3 key.
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Windows Key Functionally equivalent to clicking the S S tart button on Win- Shift + + M Cancels minimization of all windows. dows Taskbar. + Tab Makes the next item on the Windows Taskbar active. + R Activates the R R un dialog. Application Key Provides the same function as the right touch pad button, + E Opens the M M y Computer window for browsing disks and files.
Getting Started with Windows XP Your Joybook comes installed with Windows XP, Microsoft's latest operating system for consumer PCs. The first time you start up your Joybook, Windows XP will ask you a If you are asked to select the type of keyboard and you are not sure, please check few questions.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. 2. After the battery pack is fully charged, turn on the Joybook. When the BenQ If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while traveling, you logo appears on the screen, press F2 to invoke the program.
• Power to the hard disk is turned off when the hard disk has been idle for a set 3. Slide Battery Retainer A outward to the unlock position. period. • Power to the display is turned off when the display has been idle for a set period. •...
Left and right arrow keys Selects a menu title. To run BIOS Setup, press the F2 key when then the BenQ logo appears on the screen during system startup. The logo shows up on the screen for only a few sec- •...
To select a boot device manually, press the F9 key when the BenQ logo appears on • USB Emulation: enables or disables the USB Emulation function. Once enabled, the screen during Joybook startup. The boot menu will appear. Use the up and you can use USB keyboard or floppy disk drive in MS-DOS mode.
Using the OSD (On-Screen Display) Utility The OSD utility allows you to configure the appearance of the messages that appear on the screen when you press a function key combination (for example, Fn+F3). It will be activated and the icon will appear on the system tray every time Windows starts up.
Using the Q-Media Bar and Applications Setting Up QMedia Bar The Q Q -Media Bar integrates a number of software Right-click on the QMedia Bar and a menu will appear on it. applications to enhance the multimedia experience on your Joybook. Click on the small triangle button and a rotating button bar will appear.
ISP (Internet service provider) and perform needed software configuration. For detailed information on accounts, pass- words, e-mail servers and other settings, please consult your system administrator/ISP, or contact BenQ Customer Service for help.
In order to get online, you must have an account with an ISP (Internet service provider) and perform needed software configuration. For detailed information on accounts, pass- words and other settings, please consult your system administrator/ISP, or contact BenQ Customer Service for help.
My Playlists This is the place to store your own music playlists. music compilation. If you also have a BenQ Joybee MP3 digital audio player, you can also use QMusic to update songs in the player quickly and easily. This is the location where you can arrange the...
Converting CD Music into MP3 Format 1. Insert a music CD into the optical drive of your Joybook. 2. The songs on the music CD will automatically appear on the Song List. Click to select the songs you wish to convert, or uncheck the unwanted ones. 3.
Viewing Digital Photographs, Creating Slide Shows and Calendars Photo Explorer can help you manage your digital photographs and other images, The Preview Pane allows you to preview the letting you easily view, print, and edit them, as well as create customized slide Preview Pane image file or play the audio/video file selected in shows.
7. To set different display durations and add sound annotation to individual Making a Calendar images, select the image(s) in the Slideshow storyboard and the S S lideshow 1. With a thumbnail selected in the Browse Pane, click T T ools on the Viewer Tool- Options button.
Watching DVD/VCD Movies 13 Select Source Selects media source for playback. Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open PowerDVD. With Power- 14 Eject Ejects discs from the optical drive. DVD, you can watch DVD/VCD movies or play music with your Joybook. 15 Help Accesses online help.
Playing an Audio CD Region Code Settings 1. Open PowerDVD, insert the Audio CD you wish to play and click the P P lay but- Most of the DVD titles in today's markets are governed by a regional code that ton.
Burning CD/DVDs Using Nero Express The Nero Express software that comes with your Joybook allows you to burn dif- 5. Browse to select the music files in the dialog that appears and then click A A dd. ferent types of data to CD or DVD by simply following the easy step-by-step Repeat this step if you want to burn more music files onto the disc.
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7. The total selected file size will be calculated and displayed by a blue bar at the 9. Nero Express will start burning files onto the disc. bottom part of the window. If the blue bar goes over the dotted red line, you have to delete some files from the selected files list by right-clicking a file and select D D elete.
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12. You can now choose to burn another disc with the same selection of files again, burn a disc with different files, enter Cover Designer to design the cover for the disc you just burned or save the setting of this disc for future use. Or, you can simply click E E xit to exit Nero Express.
Wireless Magic - Using the Built-In Wireless Network Function If your Joybook is equipped with a wireless network card, you can access Ethernet 4. In the window that follows, click C C hange advanced settings... network wirelessly without the constraints of network cables. At home or in the office, you need an access point, which serves as an air station to make transmission possible.
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6. Enter the SSID and network key provided by the network administrator or 8. In the window that follows, the available wireless network connection detected those specified by the documentation of your access point, and then click O O K. by Joybook will appear.
Connecting to External Display Devices Connecting to a VGA Display Device When giving a presentation, you can output Joybook's video signal to an external display device, such as a projector or monitor. Press the Fn + F5 hotkey combination to switch between Joybook's own screen and the external display device, or use simultaneous display.
S-Video Output The S-Video Out port allows you to output display signals to a television set or VCR for viewing or recording. To do so, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off Joybook and connect it to the TV or VCR using an S-Video cable. 2.
Installing Additional Memory You can replace the existing memory module with a higher-capacity one. Before you upgrade or replace memory, please check on the BenQ web site to deter- mine the module which can be used, or contact BenQ distributor or customer service center.
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Battery Battery Retainer B Retainer A Slide Battery Retainer B to the unlock position and, while still holding the Slide Battery Retainer A outward to the unlock position. Retainer, pull the battery away from its compartment. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the memory compartment over. 5.
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6. Align the memory module with the slot, and then insert it. When inserting, pay 7. Gently push the free edge downwards until the module locks into place. attention to the direction of the memory module. 8. Replace the cover, and use a screwdriver to secure it with the screw. Battery Retainer A to the 9.
Using the Quick Recovery Function drive. Do not delete this partition, or the Quick Recovery function will become unavailable. If this happens, please contact your local BenQ service center for help. Your Joybook provides you with a Quick Recovery method from its hard drive.
• Recover using the Recovery CDs will cause the Quick Recovery function to become unavailable. If this happens, please contact your local BenQ service cen- ter for help. Besides, you will also need to install the device drivers manually from Recovery CD Disc 2.
What is Joybook? What are the differences between Joybooks and traditional BenQ dealer. notebooks? BenQ call it Joybook, because BenQ has combined entertainment and stylish What should be the run time of a battery? design with traditional notebook's functions. For example, enhanced 3D process- Run time will vary on individual Joybooks, based on the application programs ing power for gaming and movie viewing.
Consult your BenQ dealer for help and mainte- lines. A 56K modem does not guarantee all connections at 56K; rather it offers the nance. ability to connect at up to 56K speed. What should I do if the battery gets hot in my Joybook? Can't connect to the Internet with the built-in network interface on Joybook? Take the battery out and let it cool down.
• Empty the Recycle Bin. You can free up disk space by clearing files you no longer Please visit BenQ on-line product support (http://Support.BenQ.com) to search need from the Recycle Bin. To do so, right-click the R R ecycle Bin icon on the for updated sound driver software.
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• The speakers may have been muted. Look at the volume control (speaker icon) 1. Close all running software programs. on the Windows Taskbar to see if mute has been set. If so, turn off the mute. 2. Right-click the hard drive’s icon and select P P roperties. •...
If your Joybook cannot display images at the default resolution, please visit the BenQ website to download and update the latest Joybook display drivers. How can I reduce the wearing of the screen spindle when I open the screen?
AC adapter or power cord. 10. The AC adapter is a high-voltage component. Do not attempt to repair it on your own. If it becomes damaged, please contact an authorized BenQ distribu- tor or service center. 11. Make sure that the modem port is used only with a regular analog phone line.
Joybook Online Registration Welcome to BenQ Joybook Global Online Service (http://Support.BenQ.com). In Register now to get free product news and latest information about BenQ! To reg- order to ensure you an enjoyable experience with your Joybook, the following ister, follow the steps below: supports are provided so you can get assisted whenever and wherever you are.
Appendix Worldwide Power Systems and Plug Types Panama Area Voltage (V) Frequency Plug Type Argentina (Hz) Asia Bolivia 50 / 60 Hong Kong Europe China France 127/220 Taiwan United Kingdom 200 Japan Germany Korea 100 / 220 Italy 100 / 220 Thailand Spain 230 / 240...
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