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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.
Indicators ..................11 Cleaning Your Joybook..............37 Using Your Joybook................12 Service and Support ................38 Using the Touchpad ..............12 BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ...........38 Using the Keyboard ............... 13 Joybook Online Registration ............38 Function Hotkeys ..............13 Appendix....................39 Windows Keys and Lock Keys ..........14 General Safety Information ............39...
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.
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.
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• When the battery is charging, the battery indicator appears in amber. 4. Performing initial setup When the charging process is complete, the light goes off. • For details about the colors and meanings of the indicators, refer to "Indicators" on page 11. Press the power button to start up your Joybook, and then follow the 3.
Expanding the Capabilities of Your Joybook Connect an external display device (such as a monitor or projector) to the Connect a telephone line to the modem port of your Joybook and dial-up VGA port of your Joybook. to the Internet. Connect an external display device (such as a monitor) to the DVI-D port Access local area network (LAN) by connecting a network cable to the of your Joybook.
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Use various PCI Express Cards on the market by inserting one into the Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs or enjoy PCI Express Card slot of your Joybook. DVD/VCD movies. Connect an earphone or microphone to the earphone or microphone Insert a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD, SD or MMC memory card jack to output or record sounds.
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Connect a DVB-T type TV antenna to enjoy the digital TV feature. Connect digital camcorders and high-speed storage equipment to this IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port. Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or AV device by Connect USB peripherals to the USB port of your Joybook. connecting it to the S-Video jack on your Joybook.
Touring Your Joybook Front View (2) LCD Panel (3) Speakers Power Switch with LED • Turns your Joybook on or off. • When the system is on, it lights up in blue. • When the system is in Suspend mode, it lights up in amber. •...
Left Side View (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (10) To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger VGA Port telecommunications line cord. For connecting external display devices, such as monitors and projectors. LAN (Ethernet) Port (RJ-45 connector) IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port Allows Joybook to connect to a 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet network.
Right Side View (1) DVD/CD-RW Combo/DVD-Dual/Super-Multi Drive USB 2.0 Port (Optional) For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players The type of optical drive varies by model, and the support of disc types that use the USB interface. depends on the optical drive that comes with your Joybook.
Rear View Bottom View (1)(2)(3) RF Jack Connects to a DVB-T type TV antenna. Please only use the specific TV antenna provided with your Joybook to connect to the pre-installed TV Tuner card. (1) Hard Disk Drive Compartment Accommodates the hard disk drive of Joybook. USB 2.0 Ports For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players (2) Battery Retainer A...
Indicators • Flashing amber indicates that the battery is malfunctioning, in which Wireless Network/Bluetooth Indicator case you should contact service personnel. • When the wireless LAN is on, it lights up in blue. • When the wireless LAN is off, the blue light goes off. Caps Lock Indicator •...
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...
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. <Fn>...
Windows Keys and Lock Keys Windows Key Cancels minimization of all windows. Shift + Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start button on the Windows desktop. Makes the next item on the Windows task bar Activates the Run dialogue box. + Tab active.
Using Remote Control To navigate the QMedia Center... When playing music in QMedia Center... LED indicator (lights up when a button is being pressed.) Enter or exit QMedia Center Activate or deactivate Increase volume Mute function Directional and OK buttons Decrease volume Return to the previous Previous song...
When viewing digital pictures in QMedia Center... When watching video in QMedia Center... Open a picture/ Increase volume picture folder Return to the contents screen Decrease volume Jump to Next picture Previous picture previous chapter Jump to next chapter Play/Pause Rewind video Fast forward video Stop slideshow...
Using the Built-In Wireless LAN Function (Optional) With the built-in wireless LAN card on your Joybook, you can access 4. A pop up screen that prompts you for the configuration may be Ethernet network wirelessly without the constraints of network cables. displayed as follows.
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7. In the ‘Wireless Networks’ section of the window shows a list of available networks automatically detected by your wireless LAN card. Select a network from the ‘Wireless Networks’ list. 8. Click Connect. If security authentication is not required by the network you are using, there will be an alert on the desktop showing you are connected to the network.
Using Bluetooth (Optional) The Bluetooth function allows you to get connected to various devices 4. Click on the Bluetooth icon on the Windows system tray located at and services that support Bluetooth transmission. You can get rid of the lower-right-hand corner of the Desktop to bring up the Bluetooth those annoying cables when printing documents, synchronizing your wizard.
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5. Click to select “Express Mode” and click Next. 7. Please wait while the connection is in progress. If an authentication is required, a dialogue appears where you need to enter your passkey (PIN code) for the Bluetooth device. • The Bluetooth PIN code is a set of code for pairing and identifying Bluetooth devices.
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9. Enter the connection name, telephone number, user name and password, and then click Finish. The example shown above is specifically for connecting to a mobile phone. To connect to other Bluetooth devices, refer to the on-line Help for details.
Sending Files to a Bluetooth Device 3. In “Transfer-enabled device:” area, place a check next to the desired Bluetooth device and then click Send. 1. After your Joybook is connected to a Bluetooth device, click the Bluetooth icon on the system tray to bring up the pop-up box and select “Wireless File Transfer”.
• The right column of the menu provides keyboard instructions for To run BIOS Setup, press the <F2> key when the BenQ logo appears on moving around and making selections. When a menu item is the screen during system startup. The logo shows up on the screen for highlighted, more detailed information is given.
The Main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system, including information about “System BIOS Version”, “KBC Version”, To select a boot device manually, press the F9 key when the BenQ logo “System Time”, “System Date”, “Primary Master”, “Secondary Master”, appears on the screen during Joybook startup.
Connecting to External Display Devices Connecting to a DVI-D or 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> + <F3> hotkey combination to switch between Joybook's own screen and the external display device, or use simultaneous display. Monitor Projector DVI-D port...
Before connecting your Joybook to a projector 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.
S-Video Output The S-Video Out jack on your Joybook allows you to output display 1. Turn off Joybook and connect it to the TV or VCR using an S-Video signals to a television set or VCR that has a S-Video input jack for viewing cable.
You can replace the existing memory module with a higher-capacity one. 2. Slide the battery retainers to the open 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.
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4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the memory cover. 6. Align the memory module with the slot, and then insert it. When inserting, pay attention to the direction of the memory module. 7. Gently push the free edge downwards until the module locks into 5.
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8. Replace the cover, and use a screwdriver to secure it with the screw. 9. Install the battery, and then slide the battery retainers to the original locked position. Connect the AC adapter. When you start Joybook, it will automatically test and configure the new memory. Installing Additional Memory...
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.
Can't connect to the Internet with the built-in network interface on source in the notebook, or the AC power cord may be defective. Consult Joybook? your BenQ dealer for help and maintenance. Check if the network has a fixed IP address. Contact your network administrator for further solutions.
How do I update the driver? that were cut from the Startup folder are now placed in the folder. Please visit BenQ on-line product support (http://Support.BenQ.com) to 9. Restart the Joybook. The programs removed from the Startup folder search for updated sound driver software.
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• Delete temporary files and directories. This will increase hard disk space 5. Right-click USB Root Hub, and then click Properties. and reduce the time Window takes to access the hard drive. It will also 6. Click Power Management. help to solve problems associated with spooling print job. 7.
• The CD or DVD is not bent or badly scratched. hard drive displayed by the OS will never be the same as its nominated capacity. • Noise from the optical drive when the disk plays shows that the optical drive may be deformed, and the computer needs to be repaired.
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How can I judge if my LCD panel is out of order and what should I do if it happens? If your Joybook cannot display images at the default resolution, please visit the BenQ website to download and update the latest Joybook display drivers. Contact your BenQ dealer if either of the following phenomena occurs: •...
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.
• 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.
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.
• Do not use this product near water, for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, Company name, address, telephone & fax no. kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Name : BenQ Europe B.V. Disposal of Waste Electrical and Ekkersrijt 4130, 5692 DC Son Address:...
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