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  • Page 1 Joybook T31 Series User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2006 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: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning your Joybook ..............40 Using WebCam Companion ..........20 Service and support................41 Capturing images .............. 20 BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ...........41 Recording videos ............... 20 Joybook online registration ............41 Holding a video conference ..........20 Setting the frequency in WebCam Companion ....21 Using QShot...................
  • Page 4 Appendix ....................42 General safety information............42 Safety information about the battery..........42 Caution texts concerning lithium batteries......42 Safety information about the AC adapter ........42 Safety information about the modem .......... 43 Caution..................43 Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview About this book Typographics This book provides you the main information about various components The usage of notes, tips and warnings is specifically for different in your Joybook and demonstrates how to use them. The following are purposes, which are described as follows. the major chapters of this book.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be 2. Connecting the power different from those shown in this manual. Package contents Before using your Joybook for the first time, please check if you have all the items with you.
  • Page 7 For more information, refer to the Product Specification Label on the product carton. • Your Joybook T31 Series only works with Microsoft Windows® XP Home and Windows® XP Professional editions. Gently lift up the latchless lid that allows you to open the case easily.

  • Page 8: Expanding The Capabilities Of Your Joybook

    Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook Connect an external display device (such as a monitor or projector) to the Access local area network (LAN) by connecting a network cable to the VGA port of your Joybook. LAN port of your Joybook. Connect a telephone line to the modem port of your Joybook and dial-up Use various ExpressCard on the market by inserting one into the to the Internet.
  • Page 9 Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs or enjoy Connect a microphone to the microphone jack to record sounds. DVD/VCD movies. Connect an earphone to the earphone jack to output sounds. Insert a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, MMC or xD memory card to exchange files.
  • Page 10 Connect digital camcorders and high-speed storage equipment to this Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or AV device that has an S- IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port. Video input jack by connecting it to the S-Video Out jack on your Joybook.

  • Page 11: Touring Your Joybook

    PowerDVD, and real-time images from QEye in one touch. For details, refer to "Using QShot" on page 22. BenQ Surround Allows you to turn on or turn off SRS TruSurround XT in your Sound Manager in one touch.

  • Page 12: Left Side View

    Left side view Power jack For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players that use the USB interface. For connecting AC power supply. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port VGA port For connecting high-speed peripherals such as digital video cameras For connecting external display devices, such as monitors and and other consumer electronics devices that use the IEEE 1394 projectors.

  • Page 13: Right Side View

    Right side view Modem port (RJ-11 connector) USB 2.0 port Accepts an analog telephone line for use with the internal modem. For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger players that use the USB interface.

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Bottom view (1) MiniCard slot and memory expansion slot (4) Battery pack Accommodates the memory slot of Joybook. There is also a MiniCard Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected. slot for using an optional MiniCard. (5) Battery retainer B Depending on your model, an optional MiniCard wireless network card may have been pre-installed.

  • Page 15: Indicators

    Indicators Battery indicator Hard disk/optical drive activity indicator When the battery is charging, it lights up in amber. Flashing in blue when Joybook is accessing data in the hard disk drive or optical drive. Five-in-One memory card access indicator Flashes in blue when accessing a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Caps Lock indicator SD, MMC or xD memory card.

  • Page 16: Using Your Joybook

    Using your Joybook Using the touchpad Function Left touchpad Right touchpad Touchpad button button Select Click once. Tap once. Execute Click twice Tap twice quickly. quickly. Drag Click once and Tap twice quickly hold the item, and hold the and then use item, and then your finger on move your finger...

  • Page 17: Using The Keyboard

    Using the keyboard 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. The appearance of the keyboard legend may vary depending on the country/region of your purchase.

  • Page 18: Windows Keys And Lock Keys

    Windows keys and lock keys Windows key Activates the Run dialogue box. Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start button on the Windows desktop. Makes the next item on the Windows task bar Num Lk Activates or deactivates the numeric keypad + Tab active.

  • Page 19: Using The Built-In Wireless Lan Function (Optional)

    Using the built-in wireless LAN function (optional) With the built-in wireless LAN card on your Joybook, you can access Connecting to another wireless LAN network: Ethernet network wirelessly without the constraints of network cables. 1. If you want to connect to another wireless LAN network, you need to At home or in the office, you need an access point, which serves as an air scan available networks first.
  • Page 20 5. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window opens to the General tab. Fill in the profile name and click OK to create a profile for that network. • If you want to configure security authentication and encryption method for your network, click the Security tab in the Profile Management window.

  • Page 21: Using Bluetooth (Optional)

    Using Bluetooth (optional) The Bluetooth function allows you to get connected to various devices 3. Wait until the installation is completed. and services that support Bluetooth transmission. You can get rid of those annoying cables when printing documents, synchronizing your PIM data with your PDA or another PC, mobile phone or even sharing a network connection.

  • Page 22: Bluetooth Icons

    Bluetooth icons Connecting a Bluetooth device 1. By default, Bluetooth on your Joybook is turned on and you will see Icon Location Description the white Bluetooth icon on the Windows system tray. on the Windows system tray When Bluetooth is turned on, 2.
  • Page 23 3. Enter a passkey in the Bluetooth security code field. (You can enter any text you wish for a passkey. You will later be asked to enter the same passkey on the Bluetooth device so that they match.) Click OK. 4.

  • Page 24: Using Qeye (Optional)

    Using QEye (Optional) • You can preview the captured images in the thumbnails area; however, if you rename or move a file in the QShot folder, the file won’t be displayed in the thumbnails area anymore. Depending on your purchased model, your Joybook may have a 1.3 •...

  • Page 25: Setting The Frequency In Webcam Companion

    Setting the frequency in WebCam Companion The electric power frequency (shown in the number of hertz) used in your country/region may not be the same as the ones that are used in other countries/regions. In WebCam Companion, the Frequency setting in Web Camera Settings is determined by the country/region settings in your Windows operating system.

  • Page 26: Using Qshot

    Using QShot Using BenQ Surround BenQ Surround is a quick access button on your Joybook that QShot is a quick access button on your Joybook that allows you to allows you to turn on or turn off SRS TruSurround XT in your Sound capture desktop images, still images from the movies that are played with Manager in one touch.

  • Page 27: Using Bios Setup

    Using BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a layer of software, called firmware, To run BIOS setup, press the <F2> key immediately when the BenQ logo that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions appears on the screen during system startup. The logo shows up on the that Joybook hardware can understand.

  • Page 28: Navigating The Bios Setup Screen

    <Enter>, <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> to change the next • To select a boot device manually, press the <F9> key when the BenQ value. logo appears on the screen during system startup. The Boot Menu will appear.

  • Page 29: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu displays ways of exiting BIOS setup. After finished with your settings, you must save and exit so that the new settings can take effect. • Exit Saving Changes: saves the changes you have made and exits BIOS setup.

  • Page 30: Connecting To External Display Devices

    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. Once the VGA cable is connected properly, simultaneous display will be available on your Joybook and the external display device automatically. Pressing the <Fn>...

  • Page 31: S-Video Output

    S-Video output The S-Video Out jack on your Joybook allows you to output display signals to a television set or VCR that has an S-Video Input jack for viewing or recording. The S-Video Out jack on your Joybook supports video signals only. For the audio function, you will need an audio cable. 1.

  • Page 32: Before Connecting

    Before connecting 3. Click and drag the Screen resolution slider to set the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels, and then click Apply, OK. The wide screen design of your Joybook allows you to comfortably view multimedia contents, such as DVD movies and images. However, as the default resolution of most TV sets on the market may not fit that of your Joybook;...

  • Page 33: Adjusting Tv Format Selections Manually

    Adjusting TV format selections manually 4. Select Formats from the left menu bar, click the Select by country/ region radio button, and then choose the desired country/region from ATI CATALYST® Control Center determines the signal format from the drop-down list. Regional and Language Options selections in Control Panel;...
  • Page 34 5. Click the Select by signal format radio button, and then choose the desired signal format from the drop-down list. 6. Click Apply and then click OK to complete the settings. Connecting to external display devices...

  • Page 35: Installing Additional Memory

    2. Slide the battery retainer A to the unlock position. 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. It is recommended that you take your Joybook to the BenQ distributor or customer service center for the upgrade or memory replacement.
  • Page 36 4. The memory cover is secured with 3 screws. Use a screwdriver to 6. Align the memory module with the slot, and then insert it. When remove these screws. inserting, pay attention to the direction of the memory module. 7. Gently push the free edge downwards until the module locks into place.
  • Page 37 8. Replace the cover. 10.Place the battery on its original position (1) and then slide the battery retainer A to the to the lock position (2). Connect the AC adapter. When you start Joybook, it will automatically test and configure the new memory.

  • Page 38: Faq And Troubleshooting

    The following are descriptions of situations that you may encounter during use of the Joybook, along with basic troubleshooting steps. If you are not able to resolve the issue, immediately contact a BenQ service center for assistance. How long should I charge the battery for the first time? General The length of the charging time may depend.

  • Page 39: Connection

    AC power cord may be defective. Consult Can't connect to the Internet with the built-in network interface on your BenQ dealer for help and maintenance. Joybook? Check if the network has a fixed MAC address. Contact your network What should I do if the battery gets hot in my Joybook? administrator for further solutions.

  • Page 40: System

    How do I update the driver? that were cut from the Startup folder are now placed in the folder. Please visit BenQ online product support (http://Support.BenQ.com) to 9. Restart the Joybook. The programs removed from the Startup folder search for updated sound driver software.
  • Page 41 1. Close all running programs. 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each USB Root hub. 2. Click the Start button and select All Programs, Accessories, System 9. Click OK, and then close Device Manager. Tools, and then Disk Cleanup. 3.
  • Page 42 • Noise from the optical drive when the disk plays shows that the optical hard drive displayed by the OS will never be the same as its nominated drive may be deformed, and the computer needs to be repaired. If the capacity.

  • Page 43: Display

    How can I judge if my LCD panel is out of order and what should I do if it happens? Display If your Joybook cannot display images at the default resolution, please visit the BenQ website to download and update the latest Joybook display There is nothing visible on the screen. drivers. Check the power indicator.

  • Page 44: Information On Cleaning And Battery Maintenance

    Information on cleaning and battery maintenance Battery maintenance Cleaning your Joybook 1. Fully charge/discharge battery up to 4 cycles before achieving full When cleaning Joybook, follow these steps: capacity of a new battery. 1. Turn off Joybook, disconnect the AC adapter, and remove the battery. 2.

  • Page 45: Service And Support

    FAQ: Contains answers to frequently asked questions about Joybook as well as additional tips. • Contact Center: Here you can directly contact BenQ Customer Service for answers and advice to your questions. You can also obtain the information about the BenQ service stations in your country.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    11.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 distributor or service center. 12.Make sure that the modem port is used only with a regular analog phone line.

  • Page 47: Safety Information About The Modem

    Avoid using the telephone function (other than a cordless type) during Model designation(s)/Model no(s): an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from DHT300; Joybook T31 Series lightning. • Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of Company name, address, telephone &...
  • Page 48 <Memo> Appendix...

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