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Touring Your Joybook

Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be different from those shown in this manual.
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j
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Speakers
j
Generates sounds from Joybook.
Power Button
k
Turns Joybook on or off.
Keyboard
l
Allows you to input data as well as access various special functions.
Touch Pad
m
You can use the touch pad to conveniently con-
trol the cursor on the screen.
• To move the cursor, gently move your finger
on the touch pad. The cursor will move
accordingly.
• Tap on the touch pad once to execute the
same action as clicking on the left button of a
mouse.
• Tap twice to execute the same action as dou-
ble-clicking.
Left and Right Selection Buttons
n
Equivalent to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Top Cover Switch
o
Locks the top cover and keeps it closed.
Built-in Microphone
Receives sounds and voices for recording.
External Microphone Connector
Connects to a microphone for recording sounds and voices.
Audio Output Connector
Connects to various audio devices, such as earphones or external speakers for output-
ting sounds and voices from Joybook.
Touring Your Joybook
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  • Page 1: Touring Your Joybook

    JBR22.fm Page 1 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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.

  • Page 2: Indicator Lights

    JBR22.fm Page 2 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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"...

  • Page 3: Left Side View

    JBR22.fm Page 3 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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.

  • Page 4: Right Side View

    JBR22.fm Page 4 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM Right Side View DVD-ROM/DVD-Combo/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...

  • Page 5: Rear View

    JBR22.fm Page 5 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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 •...

  • Page 6: Bottom View

    JBR22.fm Page 6 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM Bottom View Hard Disk Drive Compartment Accommodates the hard disk drive of Joybook. Battery Retainer A Secures the battery in place. Battery Pack Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected. Battery Retainer B Secures the battery in place.

  • Page 7: Function Hotkeys

    JBR22.fm Page 7 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM Function Hotkeys The Fn 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.
  • Page 8 JBR22.fm Page 8 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM Windows Key Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start 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 Run dialog.

  • Page 9: Getting Started With Windows Xp

    JBR22.fm Page 9 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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 few questions.

  • Page 10: Initializing The Battery

    • 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.

  • Page 11: Power Management

    JBR22.fm Page 11 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM • 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. •...

  • Page 12: Using Bios Setup

    Left and right arrow keys Selects a menu title. To run BIOS Setup, press the F2 key when the BenQ logo appears on the screen (f, g) during system startup. The logo shows up on the screen for only a few seconds, so you must press the F2 key quickly.

  • Page 13: Advanced Menu

    To select a boot device manually, press the F9 key when the BenQ logo appears on the screen during Joybook startup. The boot menu will appear. Use the up and Incorrect settings in this menu may cause your system to malfunction. You are advised to keep the default.

  • Page 14: Using The Q-Media Bar And Applications

    JBR22.fm Page 14 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM Using the Q-Media Bar and Applications Setting Up QMedia Bar The 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.

  • Page 15: Sending And Receiving E-Mail

    I n order to use e-mail, you must have an account with an 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.

  • Page 16: Getting Online

    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.

  • Page 17: Listening To Music And Creating Custom Music Collections

    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...

  • Page 18: Converting Cd Music Into Mp3 Format

    JBR22.fm Page 18 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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.

  • Page 19: Viewing Digital Photographs, Creating Slide Shows And Calendars

    JBR22.fm Page 19 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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 20: Making A Calendar

    JBR22.fm Page 20 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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 21: Watching Dvd/Vcd Movies

    JBR22.fm Page 21 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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.
  • Page 22 JBR22.fm Page 22 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM Playing an Audio CD Region Code Settings 1. Open PowerDVD, insert the Audio CD you wish to play and click the Play but- Most of the DVD titles in today's markets are governed by a regional code that ton.

  • Page 23: Burning Cd/Dvds Using Nero Express

    JBR22.fm Page 23 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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 Add. 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.
  • Page 24 JBR22.fm Page 24 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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 Delete.
  • Page 25 JBR22.fm Page 25 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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.

  • Page 26: Wireless Magic - Using The Built-In Wireless Network Function

    JBR22.fm Page 26 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM Wireless Magic - Using the Built-In Wireless Network Function If your Joybook is equipped with a wireless network card, you can access Ethernet 5. Click the Wireless Networks tab, and then check the Use Windows to configure network wirelessly without the constraints of network cables.
  • Page 27 JBR22.fm Page 27 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 7. Click View Wireless Networks. 8. In the window that follows, the available wireless network connection detected by Joybook will appear. Click a wireless network in the window and then click Connect.

  • Page 28: Connecting To External Display Devices

    JBR22.fm Page 28 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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.

  • Page 29: S-Video Output

    JBR22.fm Page 29 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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.

  • Page 30: 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 deter- mine the module which can be used, or contact BenQ distributor or customer service center.
  • Page 31 JBR22.fm Page 31 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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.
  • Page 32 JBR22.fm Page 32 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM 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.

  • Page 33: Recovering Your System

    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.

  • Page 34: Using The Recovery Cds

    • 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.

  • Page 35: Faq And Troubleshooting

    AC outlet, check to see if the battery level icon is showing a charge sign. If this (WLANs). does not fix the problem, the battery, the power source in the notebook, or the AC power cord may be defective. Consult your BenQ dealer for help and mainte- Battery and Power nance.
  • Page 36 JBR22.fm Page 36 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM How to prolong the life of the battery? The instructions below will guide you through the troubleshooting process. • Avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. 1.
  • Page 37 • 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 38 JBR22.fm Page 38 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM USB devices quit working unexpectedly in Microsoft Windows XP. • The disc tray is closed. • The CD or DVD is not bent or badly scratched. This is because USB devices such as camera, scanners. or printer loses its connec- tion and stops working unexpectedly.
  • Page 39 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?

  • Page 40: Information On Safety, Cleaning, And Battery Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 41: Joybook Online Registration

    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.
  • Page 42 JBR22.fm Page 42 Friday, April 15, 2005 9:59 PM Service and Support...

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