Benq A52 User Manual

Joybook A52/C41 Series User Manual

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Joybook models covered by this manual

This manual contains the information about the following Joybook models:

• Joybook A52/C41 Series

Please note that the actual hardware or software capabilities will vary according to the model you purchased. To determine your Joybook model, please refer to
the label on the packing box, or the printing on your Joybook.

Table of contents

Overview...............................................................................................1

About this book ............................................................................. 1

Typographics.................................................................................. 1

Getting started......................................................................................2

Package contents............................................................................ 2

Getting your Joybook ready for use.............................................. 2

Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook................................. 4

Touring your Joybook ......................................................................... 6

Front view ...................................................................................... 6

Left side view.................................................................................. 7

Right side view ............................................................................... 8

Bottom view ................................................................................... 9

Rear view ........................................................................................ 10

Indicators ....................................................................................... 11

Getting started with Windows Vista ...................................................12

Turning off your Joybook properly.............................................. 12

Using Windows Mobility Center.................................................. 13

Using your Joybook ............................................................................. 14

Using the touchpad........................................................................ 14

Using the keyboard........................................................................ 15

Function hotkeys ..................................................................... 15

Windows keys and lock keys................................................... 16

Using built-in wireless connectivity (available on selected

models)........................................................................................... 17

Connecting to a wireless network:.......................................... 17

Using BIOS setup .................................................................................18

When and how to use BIOS setup ................................................ 18

Navigating the BIOS setup screen................................................. 19

Main menu............................................................................... 19

Advanced menu....................................................................... 19

Security menu.......................................................................... 19

Boot menu ............................................................................... 19

Exit menu .................................................................................20

Boot from LAN...............................................................................20

Recovering your system .......................................................................21

Using QDataTrove .........................................................................21

Launching QDataTrove:..........................................................21

Backing up your files: ........................................................21

Recovering your backup files: ...........................................22

Restoring your backup image:...........................................22

Restoring your Joybook to factory default settings:.........22

Recovering your system using the supplied discs.........................22

Step 1: Reinstalling a clean copy of Windows Vista...............22

Step 2: Reinstalling drivers and applications .......................... 23

Protecting your Joybook from viruses and other security

threats..............................................................................................23

Connecting to external display devices ...............................................24

Connecting to a VGA display device.............................................24

Installing additional memory ..............................................................25

FAQ and troubleshooting ....................................................................28

General............................................................................................28

Battery and power ..........................................................................28

Connection .....................................................................................29

System .............................................................................................30

Display ............................................................................................33

Information on cleaning and battery maintenance............................34

Battery maintenance ......................................................................34

Cleaning your Joybook ..................................................................34

Service and support..............................................................................35

BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ...........................................35

Joybook online registration ...........................................................35

Appendix...............................................................................................36

General safety information ............................................................36

Table of contents iii

Safety information about the battery............................................ 36

Safety information about the AC adapter .................................... 36

Safety information about the modem .......................................... 37

Caution..................................................................................... 37

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users

in private households in the European Union. ............................ 37

Declaration of Conformity............................................................ 37

Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria,

Latvia, and Croatia......................................................................... 38

Table of contentsiv

Overview

About this book

This book provides you the main information about various components
in your Joybook and demonstrates how to use them. The following are
the major chapters of this book.

Chapter title Description

Overview Introduction to this book.

Getting started Information about beginning to use your

Joybook.

Touring your Joybook Introduction to the hardware components

of your Joybook.

Getting started with

Windows Vista

Using your Joybook Basic and advanced information about

Using BIOS setup Information about how to use the BIOS

Recovering your

system

Connecting to

external display

devices

Installing additional

memory

FAQ and

troubleshooting

Information on

cleaning and battery

maintenance

Service and support Joybook service and support information.

Appendix Important safety information.

Basic information about Windows Vista.

operating your Joybook.

setup utility.
Information about using system recovery

tools.
Information about how to connect your

Joybook to external display devices.

Information about how to add additional
RAM memory.

Information about frequently asked
questions and troubleshooting.

Information about cleaning and battery
maintenance.

Typ og ra phics

The usage of notes, tips and warnings is specifically for different
purposes, which are described as follows.

Icon/
Symbol

< > or [ ] Keys on the

Item Meaning

Warning Information mainly to prevent the

damage to components, data, or
personal injury caused by misuse
and improper operation or
behavior.

Tip Useful information for completing

a task.

Note Supplementary information.

Indicates a key on the keyboard,
keyboard; User
Interface (UI) on
the screen

or the UI on the screen. Do not

actually type the symbols

together with the enclosed letters.

Overview 1

Getting started

Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be
different from the illustrations shown in this manual.

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 inside the accessory box. If
any of the items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer
immediately. Save the packaging in case you need to ship your Joybook
for service.

Getting your Joybook ready for use

1. Installing the battery pack

Battery retainer A

2. Connecting the power

The battery pack is shipped with low charge from the factory. Connect to
the power source and start to charge your battery. You can still use your
Joybook while the battery is charging.

Connect the power cord to the power adapter.

Connect the power adapter to the power socket on your Joybook.

Turn your Joybook upside down and put it on a soft clean cloth. With the
label side of the battery pack facing down, slide it gently into the battery
compartment until it snaps into place (1). Move the battery retainer A to
the left as shown to lock the battery pack into place (2).

Getting started2

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The Joybook will automatically
start charging the battery.

• Power systems and plug types may vary depending on your country/
region.

• When the battery is charging, the battery indicator appears in amber.
When the battery is fully charged, the light goes off.

4. Performing initial setup

• The battery pack is shipped with low charge from the factory.

• For details about the colors and meanings of the indicators, refer to

"Indicators" on page 11.

3. Opening your Joybook

To open your Joybook, slide the latch to the right, and then lift the lid up.

Press the Power button to start up your Joybook, and then follow the on­screen instructions to complete the initial Windows Vista setup.

• Your Joybook A52/C41 Series works best with Windows Vista™ Home

Basic. Installing other operating systems that have not been tested is
not recommended, and may not only void your warranty but also affect
the functionality of your Joybook.

• The actual operating system that comes with your Joybook may vary.
For details, refer to the Product Specification label on the product
carton.

Getting started 3

Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook

Connect an external display device (such as a monitor or projector) to the
15-pin D-sub video socket of your Joybook.

Connect a telephone line to the modem port of your Joybook and dial-up
to the Internet or send a fax.

Getting started4

Access local area network (LAN) by connecting a network cable to the
LAN port of your Joybook.

Use various PCMCIA Cards on the market by inserting one into the
PCMCIA Card slot of your Joybook.

Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs and enjoy
movies or music.

Connect a microphone to the microphone socket to record sounds.

Connect an earphone to the audio output socket to output sounds.

Connect USB peripherals to the USB ports of your Joybook.

Getting started 5

Tour ing your Joybook

Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be different from the illustrations shown in this manual.

Front view

(1) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel
(2) Power button

Turns your Joybook on or off. Refer to "Indicators" on page 11 for details about
the Power button indicator.

(3) Keyboard
(4) Indicators

Refer to "Indicators" on page 11 for details.

(5) Microphone input socket

Can be used to connect to a microphone for recording sounds.

This socket is for 3.5mm analog audio plugs. It accepts both mono and stereo
plugs.

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(6) Audio output socket

Can be used to connect to an earphone/headset or external speaker for playing
Joybook audio.

(7) Wireless connection switch

Wireless LAN (WLAN) is available on selected models. If your Joybook does
not come with the WLAN function, this switch has no function.

Use this switch to activate/deactivate the wireless LAN (WLAN) function.

• To activate WLAN, slide the wireless connection switch to the “ON” position.

• To deactivate WLAN, slide the wireless connection switch to the “OFF”

position.

(8) Wireless network indicator

Refer to "Indicators" on page 11 for details.

Wireless LAN (WLAN) is available on selected models. If your Joybook does
not come with the WLAN function, the indicator is always off.

(9) Tou c hp ad

Left side view

(1)

Accepts an analog telephone line for use with the internal modem.

• To reduce the risk of fire, ensure that your phone cable is of adequate

• This is the only telecommunications modem port on the Joybook.

(2)

Allows Joybook to connect to a 10/100Mbps fast Ethernet 100BASE-T
network.

Please be careful to avoid plugging a RJ-11 phone cable connector in the
RJ-45 port. This will damage the LAN port. They look similar, but the RJ­45 connector is wider than the RJ-11 connector, and has more
conductors.

Modem port (RJ-11 connector)

capacity and approved for use with your local telecommunications
supplier.

Please be careful to avoid plugging a narrow RJ-11 phone cable into the
similar looking but wider RJ-45 LAN port adjacent.

LAN (Local Area Network) port (RJ-45 connector)

(3) Ventilation holes

For dissipating heat and keeping the computer at an optimal
temperature.

(4) USB port

For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB 2.0 interface.

(5) PCMCIA Card expansion slot

This slot accepts one Type-II PCMCIA Card. You can use it and various
PCMCIA Cards on the market to further expand the capabilities of your
Joybook.
Insert the PCMCIA Card into the slot following the direction indicated
on the card. Then, complete related driver settings according to the
documentation that came with the card.

(6) PCMCIA Card ejection button

Before ejecting a PCMCIA Card:

1. Quit all PCMCIA Card applications and shut down all PCMCIA Card

functions.

2. Push in, and then release the PCMCIA Card eject button, causing it to

pop out.

3. When the button has popped out, push it in again to eject the

PCMCIA Card.

Touring your Joybook 7

Right side view

(1) DVD/CD-RW Combo/DVD Super-Multi drive
(available on selected models)

The type of the optical drive varies by model, and the support of disc
types depends on the optical drive that comes with your Joybook.

Supports multi-functional optical module for reading music CDs, VCDs
and DVDs or burning CD-R/CD-RW or DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD+RW/
DVD-RW/DVD-RAM (optional) discs.

(2) Optical drive indicator

Flashes in green when Joybook is accessing data in the optical drive.

(3) Optical drive ejection button

Discs can be inserted/ejected by pressing this ejection button.

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(4) Manual tray opening

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 (like an
opened paper clip) into the tray ejection hole next to the ejection button
to release the disc tray.

(5) USB port

For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB 2.0 interface.

Bottom view

(1) Battery retainer B

Secures the battery in place.

(2) Battery pack

Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected.

(3) Battery retainer A

Secures the battery in place.

(4) Speakers
(5) MiniCard and memory expansion slot cover

Inside the cover, you can find the memory slot of Joybook. There is also a
MiniCard slot for using an optional MiniCard.

• A wireless network card in the MiniCard form-factor design may have
been pre-installed on selected models.

• To remove the cover, a small Phillips head screwdriver is required.

• For more information about adding additional memory, the limit of
maximum memory, or the types of BenQ certified memory modules for
your Joybook, refer to "Installing additional memory" on page 25.

Touring your Joybook 9

Rear view

(1) Power socket

For connecting AC power supply to power the Joybook and charge the
battery.

(2) USB port

For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB 2.0 interface.

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(3) 15-pin D-sub video socket

For connecting external display devices, such as monitors and projectors.

(4) Anti-theft Kensington lock slot

You can attach an anti-theft Kensington lock and cable to this slot to help
prevent possible theft.