BenQ Joybook 5000 Series User Manual
BenQ Joybook 5000 Series User Manual

BenQ Joybook 5000 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Joybook 5000/5200 Series User’s Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2005 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 this company.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents BenQ Joybook 5000/5200 Series Quick Start Guide ........1 Photo Explorer Workspace ..............26 Package Contents ..................1 Viewing Images..................26 Getting Your Joybook Ready for Use............1 Creating a Slide Show or Screensaver..........26 Expanding the Capabilities of Your Joybook ........... 2 Making a Calendar ................
  • Page 4 Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance......48 Safety ......................48 Battery Maintenance ..................48 Cleaning Your Joybook ................48 Service and Support..................49 BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ............49 Joybook Online Registration..............49 Table of Contents...
  • Page 5: Benq Joybook 5000/5200 Series Quick Start Guide

    BenQ Joybook 5000/5200 Series Quick Start Guide Package Contents Before using your Joybook for the first time, please check if you have all the items with you. For details about what should be included in the package, refer to the package contents label on the accessory box.
  • Page 6: Expanding The Capabilities Of Your Joybook

    • Connect USB mice or digital cameras to the USB port of the Joybook to enjoy • Listen to music or record sounds via the earphone or microphone jack. the convenience of high-speed USB connectivity. BenQ Joybook 5000/5200 Series Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 7 Joybook. • Connect digital camcorders and high-speed storage equipment to the IEEE 1394 • Connect an external monitor or projector to the VGA port of the Joybook. (FireWire) port of the Joybook. BenQ Joybook 5000/5200 Series Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 8 • Connect to your personal digital devices (such as mobile phones or PDA) wire- Video cable. lessly. (available on Joybook 5000 series only) • Exchange files using the Three-in-One memory card slot and Memory Stick, SD or MMC type memory cards.
  • Page 9: Touring Your Joybook

    Touring Your Joybook Hard Disk Drive Activity Indicator Lights up in blue when Joybook is reading the data on the hard disk. Internet Hotkey Three-in-One Card Indicator Starts up the Internet Lights up in blue when Joybook is Explorer Web browser. reading data on the memory card.
  • Page 10 Joybook 5000 Series Microphone For recording sounds. Touch Pad Up and Down Scroll Button You can use the touch pad to conveniently control the cur- Use this button to scroll windows sor on the screen. up or down, or toggle among •...
  • Page 11: Left Side View

    Left Side View Joybook 5200 Series Joybook 5000 Series Modem Port PC Card Slot Accepts an analog telephone line for use with the This PC Card slot accepts two (one on Joybook 5200 series) internal modem. Type-II or one Type-III (not supported on Joybook 5200 series) PC Card.
  • Page 12: Right Side View

    Joybook 5200 Series DVD Super-Multi/DVD+RW/DVD & CD-RW Combo Drive (Optional) Kensington Lock Hole (only on Joybook 5000 Series) Supports multi-functional optical module for reading music CDs, VCDs and DVDs or burning You can attach a Kensington-type lock and cable to this hole to pre- CD-R/CD-RW or DVD+R/DVD+RW (optional) discs.
  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear View Joybook 5000 Series Joybook 5200 Series Kensington Lock Hole (only on Joybook 5200 Series) VGA Port You can attach a Kensington-type lock and cable to this hole For connecting external display devices, such as monitors and projec- to prevent theft.
  • Page 14: Front Panel

    When the wireless LAN function is enabled, lights up in • When the system enters sleep mode, turns into amber. blue. Infrared port (only on Joybook 5000 Series) Earphone Jack Battery Indicator You can connect Joybook to your PDA, mobile phone or other Infrared compatible devices using this port.
  • Page 15: 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 (Function) key at the lower left corner of the keyboard, and then press the desired hotkey. Fn + F1 Opens function keys online help.
  • Page 16 Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start button on + M Cancels minimization of all windows. Windows Key Shift ( the Windows desktop. + Tab Makes the next item on the Windows task bar active. + R Activates the Run dialogue box. Activates or deactivates the numeric keypad integrated in Opens the My Computer window for browsing disks Fn + num lk...
  • Page 17: Getting Started With Windows Xp

    Getting Started with Windows XP Your Joybook comes installed with Windows XP, Microsoft's latest operating sys- 4. Click the Advanced tab. tem for consumer PCs. The first time you start up your Joybook, Windows XP will ask you a few questions. Answer the questions to ensure that your full rights are If you are asked to select the type of keyboard and you are not protected.
  • Page 18: 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. Click on the small triangle button and a rotating button bar will appear. From the Q-Media Bar, you can: Click to start up Internet Explorer and surf the Internet.
  • Page 19: Setting Up Qmedia Bar

    Setting Up QMedia Bar Right-click on the QMedia Bar and a menu will appear on it. An Open dialogue box will appear. You can: • Let QMedia Bar appear on top of all open programs by selecting Always on top. •...
  • Page 20: Sending And Receiving E-Mail

    For detailed information on tem administrator/ISP, or contact BenQ Customer Service for help. accounts, passwords and other settings, please consult your system administrator/ ISP, or contact BenQ Customer Service for help.
  • Page 21: Wireless Magic - Using The Built-In Wireless Lan Function

    Wireless Magic - Using the Built-In Wireless LAN Function With the built-in wireless LAN card on your Joybook, you can access Ethernet 4. Select a wireless network. Fill in the blank with your network key and click Con- network wirelessly without the constraints of network cables. nect.
  • Page 22: Listening To Music And Creating Custom Music Collections

    Music Library Lists your music file collections. music files are deleted, error will occur. This is where you can store the songs to be My Sync updated to your Joybee MP3 Player or BenQ mobile phone. Using the Q-Media Bar...
  • Page 23: Converting Cd Music Into Mp3 Format

    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.
  • Page 24: Watching Dvd/Vcd Movies

    Watching DVD/VCD Movies Configuration settings are all located Configuration Ctrl+C Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open PowerDVD. With Power- here. DVD, you can watch DVD/VCD movies or play music with your Joybook. 10 About Ctrl+A Displays information about PowerDVD. When PowerDVD is opened, a control panel and a movie window will appear on Allows you to upgrade your program, if the screen.
  • Page 25: Region Code Settings

    Region Code Settings Enter Accepts the selected option. 1 - +10 Number pad. Most of the DVD titles in today's markets are governed by a regional code that divides the world into six separate regions. This ensures maximization of revenues Karaoke Switches among karaoke modes.
  • Page 26 Playing Media Files The simplest way to play media files is to drag and drop a file directly onto the PowerDVD control panel or movie window. This includes all media file types that are supported by PowerDVD and playlist formats (.m3u and .pls). 1.
  • Page 27: Making Your Own Movies

    Making Your Own Movies Your Joybook can help you edit video files to create a movie that you can share Workspace View Click to switch between Timeline and Storyboard with family and friends. With a digital video camera or other source of digital Buttons views.
  • Page 28: The Movie-Making Process

    The Movie-Making Process 3. Locate the folder you want to open, then click OK. All of the media files in that folder are loaded into the Library. The digital movie production process involves a combination of artistry and tech- nology, beginning with raw video footage and ending with a movie production. Step 2: Managing Clips in the Workspace PowerDirector provides the easiest way to produce your finished movie and pub- Once you have loaded media files into the Library, they are ready to be used in...
  • Page 29: Step 4: Producing A Movie Disc

    2. Select an effect from the Library and drag it into the desired position in the cor- 9. Have a blank disc ready in the CD-burner and click rect track in Timeline view. (This position is directly beneath the clip(s) in the Video track that you want to affect.) For more information on how to use PowerDirector and PowerProducer Express, please refer to the on-line Help by selecting Help.
  • Page 30: Viewing Digital Photographs, Creating Slide Shows And Calendars

    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.
  • Page 31: Making A Calendar

    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 Slideshow 1. With a thumbnail selected in the Browse Pane, click Tools on the Viewer Tool- Options button.
  • Page 32: Burning Cds/Dvds Using Nero Express

    Burning CDs/DVDs Using Nero Express The Nero Express software that comes with your Joybook allows you to burn dif- 4. Browse to select the music files in the dialogue box that appears and then click ferent types of data to CDs or DVDs by simply following the easy step-by-step Add.
  • Page 33 6. The total selected file size will be calculated and displayed by a blue bar at the 8. Nero Express will start burning files on to the CD. 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 Delete.
  • Page 34 11. You can now choose to burn another CD with the same selection of files again, burn a CD with different files, enter Cover Designer to design the cover for the CD you just burned or save the setting of this CD for future use. Or, you can simply click Exit to exit Nero Express.
  • Page 35: Using Qcamera

    Using QCamera With QCamera, you can not only capture video clips and photos easily but also Allows you to view the image/video captured by Preview Window manage them using different albums. What’s more, you can also burn them on the video camera instantly. CDs so you can share them with your family and friends.
  • Page 36: Capturing Videos

    5. Click the Capture button again to stop capturing video. Click this button to scroll the thumbnails in the 21 Scroll Down button album down. Applying Frame Effects to Photos Displays the thumbnails of photo/video in cur- 1. Click the Photo Mode button. 22 Album Window rent album.
  • Page 37 3. Click to select the album you want to burn onto the CD from the list by check- ing the checkbox beside each album name. The total file size of selected album(s) and remaining recordable disc space will appear instantly below. 4.
  • Page 38: Using Qpower

    Using QPower QPower is an advanced system power management tool specifically designed for 2. A submenu that contains several power profiles will follow. Click to select a your Joybook. In addition to the standard power management functions provided desired power profile. by the Windows system, QPower incorporates several features which allow you to precisely and meanwhile easily adjust system power settings.
  • Page 39: Associating Application Programs With Power Profiles

    3. The following QPower window will appear. The higher the screen bright- Bright- For adjusting the brightness level of ness, the more ness the screen. power consumes. Display For specifying the period of inactiv- Turn-off ity before the Joybook turns off the timer screen.
  • Page 40: Removing The Association Between Programs And Power Profiles

    4. Click to select a profile from the Profiles box. When doing so, the description of Removing the Association Between Programs and Power Pro- the selected profile and the application programs already associated with the files profile will appear in the Profile description and Associated Applications boxes. In addition to associating application programs with power profiles, you can also 5.
  • Page 41: Attaching External Display Devices

    Attaching External Display Devices Attaching an External Display Device When giving a presentation, you can output the Joybook’s video signal to an external display device, such as a projector or monitor. Press the Fn + F3 function key combina- tion to switch between Joybook's own screen and the attached display device, or use simultaneous display. Monitor Projector Attaching External Display Devices...
  • Page 42: S-Video Out

    S-Video Out The S-Video Out Port allows you to output display signals to a television set or VCR for viewing or recording. Attaching External Display Devices...
  • Page 43: Installing Additional Memory

    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 determine the module which can be used, or contact BenQ distributor or customer service center.
  • Page 44 2. Slide the battery retainer to the open position. 3. Remove the battery as shown. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the memory cover. 5. Open the cover. Installing Additional Memory...
  • Page 45 6. Align the memory module with the slot, and then insert it. When inserting, 7. Gently push the free edge downwards until the module locks into place. pay attention to the direction of the memory module. 8. Replace the cover, and use a screwdriver to secure it with the screw. 9.
  • Page 46: Recovering Your System

    2. When Joybook starts up, press the Esc key to enter the Boot Menu during mode. Power-On Self-Test (POST) while the BenQ Joybook logo is being displayed. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery process. 3. Insert the Recovery CD Disc 1 into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 47: Faq And Troubleshooting

    What is Joybook? What are the differences between Joybooks and traditional notebooks? My computer won't start up with the battery inserted? BenQ call it Joybook, because BenQ has combined entertainment and stylish • Make sure the battery is properly inserted. design with traditional notebook's functions. For example, enhanced 3D process- •...
  • Page 48: Connection

    AC 2. Double click Network adapters. When the name of the network adapter of Joy- power cord may be defective. Consult your BenQ dealer for help and mainte- book appears, double-click on it.
  • Page 49 • 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 Recycle Bin icon on the for updated sound driver software.
  • Page 50 USB devices quit working unexpectedly in Microsoft Windows XP. The CD or DVD drive does not function. This is because USB devices such as camera, scanners. or printer loses its connec- Please verify the following: tion and stops working unexpectedly. Please follow the steps below to resolve the •...
  • Page 51: Display

    How can I reduce the wearing of the screen spindle when I open the screen? If your Joybook cannot display images at the default resolution, please visit the BenQ website to download and update the latest Joybook display drivers. We suggest that you open and close your screen gently and slowly with both hands.
  • Page 52: Information On Safety, Cleaning, And Battery Maintenance

    10. The AC adapter is a high-voltage component. Do not attempt to repair it on or spray cleaners directly on the Joybook. your own. If it becomes damaged, please contact an authorized BenQ distribu- 3. Do not use cleaners containing alcohol or acetone. Instead, use cleaning fluids tor or service center.
  • Page 53: Service And Support

    Service and Support BenQ Joybook Global Online Service Joybook Online Registration Register now to get free product news and latest information about BenQ! To reg- Welcome to BenQ Joybook Global Online Service (http://support.BenQ.com). In ister, follow the steps below: order to ensure you an enjoyable experience with your Joybook, the following supports are provided so you can get assisted whenever and wherever you are.
  • Page 54 <Memo> Service and Support...

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