Benq DH1200 User Manual

Joybook Lite U121 Eco Series

User Manual

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Joybook Lite models covered by this manual

This manual contains the information about the following Joybook Lite model:

• Joybook Lite U121 Eco Series (DH1200) Please note that the actual hardware or software capabilities will

vary according to the model you purchased. To determine your Joybook Lite model, refer to the label on the packing box, or the printing on your Joybook Lite.

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Table of Contents

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

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

Typographics...............................................................................2

Getting started................................................................................ 3

Package contents......................................................................... 3

Getting your Joybook Lite ready for use.................................... 3

Saving power of your Joybook Lite...................................... 5

Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook Lite.......................6

Touring your Joybook Lite ............................................................ 8

Front view ................................................................................8

Left side view ...............................................................................9

Right side view ..........................................................................10

Bottom view ..............................................................................12

Indicators...................................................................................13

Using your Joybook Lite .............................................................. 15

Using the touchpad................................................................... 15

Using the keyboard ...................................................................17

Function hotkeys ................................................................17

Windows key shortcuts and other keys .............................19

Using built-in wireless connectivity (select models only) ......21

Connecting to a wireless network...................................... 21

Using Bluetooth (available on select models) .........................23

Connecting to a Bluetooth device......................................23

Sending a file to a Bluetooth device................................... 26

Using the built-in webcam .......................................................28

Activating WebCam Companion 3 ...................................28

Using WebCam Companion 3 .......................................... 29

Switching to different modules ................................... 29

Capturing still images or recording videos................. 29

Using the Masque function ......................................... 30

Photo Booth ................................................................. 30

Video chat........................................................................... 30

Using Magic-i Visual Effects.............................................. 30

Adjusting resolution .................................................... 31

Using SRS.................................................................................. 31

Using BIOS setup ......................................................................... 32

When and how to use BIOS setup........................................... 32

Navigating the BIOS setup screen ........................................... 33

Main menu ......................................................................... 33

Advanced menu.................................................................. 34

Security menu..................................................................... 34

Boot menu .......................................................................... 34

Exit menu............................................................................ 35

Recovering your system using QDataTrove............................... 36

Introduction to QDataTrove ................................................... 36

How to launch QDataTrove .................................................... 37

Using QDataTrove in Windows XP ........................................ 37

Backing up your system ..................................................... 37

Backing up your system into a single file.................... 37

Backing up your system into a disc............................. 38

Creating a restore point ............................................... 38

Restoring your system........................................................ 39

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Restoring your system to factory default settings .......39

Restoring your system to your own backup system

image .............................................................................39

Restoring your system from a restore point................39

Reinstalling bundled applications and drivers ............40

Creating recovery discs or Application and Driver DVD .40

Creating a Factory Recovery CD/DVD........................40

Creating a User Recovery CD/DVD ............................41

Creating an Application and Driver DVD ..................41

Creating bootable USB flash disk.................................42

Protecting your Joybook Lite from viruses and other

security threats ..........................................................................43

Replacing the memory ................................................................. 44

FAQ and troubleshooting............................................................48

Battery and power .....................................................................48

Connection ................................................................................49

System........................................................................................50

Display .......................................................................................54

Cleaning and battery maintenance ............................................. 56

Battery maintenance .................................................................56

Cleaning your Joybook Lite......................................................56

Service and support...................................................................... 57

BenQ Joybook Lite Global Online Service...............................57

Joybook/Joybook Lite Overseas Regional Warranty (ORW)

online registration.....................................................................57

Appendix....................................................................................... 58

General safety information.......................................................58

Safety information about the battery .......................................58

Safety information about the power adapter...........................59

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by

users in private households in the European Union. ............. 59

Declaration of Conformity ...................................................... 60

Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria,

Latvia, and Croatia.................................................................... 61

Table of Contentsiv

Overview

About this book

This book provides you the main information about various components in your Joybook Lite 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 Lite

Touring your Joybook Lite

Using your Joybook Lite

Using BIOS setup Information about how to use

Recovering your system using QDataTrove

Replacing the memory

Introduction to the hardware components of your Joybook Lite

Information about operating your Joybook Lite

the BIOS setup utility Information about using system

backup and restore tools

Information about how to replace RAM memory

FAQ and troubleshooting

Cleaning and battery maintenance

Service and support Information about Joybook Lite

Appendix Important safety information

Information about frequently asked questions and troubleshooting

Information about cleaning and battery maintenance

service and support

Overview 1

Typographics

The usage of notes, tips, and warnings in this manual is specifically for different purposes, which are described as follows:

Control Panel options mentioned are organized by the default

category view.

Icon/ Symbol

< > or [ ] Keys on the

When you first set up your Joybook Lite, you may want to find more information on setups. Refer to the user manual that is supplied with your operating system, or search from

Support in the Start menu in Windows XP.

In this book, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in condensed form, for example:

Overview2

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; User Interface (UI) on the screen

keyboard, or the UI on the

screen. Do not actually type

the symbols together with

the enclosed letters.

Help and

Start > Help and Support. The

Getting started

Battery retainer A

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

Package contents

Before using your Joybook Lite 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 Product Specification label on the product carton. 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 Lite for service.

Getting your Joybook Lite ready for use

1. Installing the battery pack

Close the lid of your Joybook Lite (if open). Turn your Joybook Lite upside down and place 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 “Battery retainer A” to the right as shown to lock the battery pack into place (2).

Getting started 3

2. Connecting the power

a. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. b. Connect the power adapter to the power jack on your

Joybook Lite.

c. Connect the power cord to a power outlet. The

Joybook Lite will automatically start charging the battery.

• The battery pack is shipped with low charge from the factory. You can still use your Joybook Lite while the battery is charging.

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

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

• For details about the colors and meanings of the indicators, refer to "Indicators" on page 13.

3. Opening your Joybook Lite

Gently lift up the latchless lid that allows you to open the case easily.

4. Performing initial setup

Press the Power button to start up your Joybook Lite, the Power button indicator then lights up in white. And then follow the

Getting started4

on-screen instructions to complete the initial Windows XP setup.

• Your Joybook Lite U121 Eco Series works best with the operating system pre-installed for you. 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 Lite.

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

Important: It is strongly recommended to create Factory Recovery DVD

immediately once your Joybook Lite is ready for use. Refer to

"Creating a Factory Recovery CD/DVD" on page 40 for details.

Saving power of your Joybook Lite

Your Joybook Lite features a Power Save mode that allows you to save power by decreasing backlight brightness and switching off certain functions and devices quickly.

To a ct iv ate th e hotkey combination. By default, the following functions and devices will be switched off immediately.

• Wireless LAN (WLAN)

• Bluetooth

• 3G connection

• Webcam In addition, the following settings will be changed at the same

time as preset in BIOS setup menu.

• Backlight brightness

• CPU throttling (which decides the frequency scaling of the CPU and conserves power if the percentage is decreased)

If you intend to keep some functions or devices on during

Power Save mode, do one of the following:

• Press the hotkey combinations to activate the designated functions manually. Refer to "Function hotkeys" on page 17 for details. The enabled functions remain on after the

Save mode is deactivated. Yet they will be off if the Power Save mode is activated again.

• In BIOS setup menu, go to to enable the desired function. For more information on BIOS, refer to "Using BIOS setup" on page 32.

Power Save mode, press the <Fn> + <F12>

Power

Advanced > Power save. Select

Getting started 5

Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook Lite

Pay attention to the plug direction when making the following connections. Incorrect direction may cause damage to the device.

Connect USB peripherals to the USB ports of your Joybook Lite.

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

To switch to the external display device or simultaneous display, press the <Fn> + <F3> hotkey combination.

Insert a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MMC, and SD memory card following the direction indicated on the card to exchange files.

Getting started6

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

Connect a microphone to the microphone input jack to record sounds.

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

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Touring your Joybook Lite

(1)

(3)

(6)(5)

(4)

(2)

(7)

Front view

No. Front components

(1) Built-in webcam

A built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam that allows you to capture still images, record videos, and chat online. For details, refer to "Using the built-in

webcam" on page 28.

(2)

(3) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel (4) Keyboard (5) Indicators

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(6) Touchpad

(7)

Built-in microphone

Receives sounds and voices for recording.

Refer to "Indicators" on page 13 for details.

Refer to "Using the touchpad" on page 15 for details.

Power button

Turns your Joybook Lite on or off.

Left side view

(1) (2) (3) (4)

No. Left-side components

(1)

(2) Vents

Power jack

Connects AC power supply to power the Joybook Lite and charge the battery.

Dissipate heat and keep your Joybook Lite at an optimal temperature.

To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vents. For

example, do not use the Joybook Lite in bed where a blanket may inadvertently cover the vents and block the airflow.

(3)

(4)

15-pin D-sub video jack

Connects external display devices, such as monitors and projectors.

USB port

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

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Right side view

(2)(1) (3) (4) (5) (6)

No. Right-side components

(1) Four-in-One memory card slot

For a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD or MMC memory card.

(2)

Audio output jack

Connects to an earphone/headset or external speaker for playing the Joybook Lite audio.

(3)

Microphone input jack

Connects to a microphone for recording sounds.

This jack is for 3.5mm analog audio plugs. It accepts

both mono and stereo plugs.

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(4)

USB port

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

(5)

LAN (Local Area Network) port (RJ-45

connector)

Allows the Joybook Lite 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 RJ-45 connector is wider than the RJ-11 connector, and has more conductors.

(6)

Anti-theft Kensington lock slot

Attaches to an anti-theft Kensington lock and cable to help prevent possible theft.

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Bottom view

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(3) Memory expansion slot cover

Inside the cover, you can find the memory slot of the Joybook Lite. You can replace the existing memory module of your Joybook Lite from here.

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

• For more information about replacing the memory module, the limit of maximum memory, or the types of BenQ certified memory modules for your Joybook Lite, refer to "Replacing the memory" on page 44.

No. Bottom components

(1) Battery pack

Supplies power to the Joybook Lite when external power is not connected.

(2) Battery retainers

Secure the battery in place.

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(4) Speakers

Indicators

(1)

(2) (3) (4) (5) (7)(6)

No. Indicators

(1)

Power button indicator

• When the system is on, it lights up in blue.

• When the system is in Sleep mode, it lights up in amber.

• When the system is off or in Hibernation mode, the light goes off.

No. Indicators

(2)

(3)

Wireless LAN (WLAN)/Bluetooth indicator

• When WLAN is turned on, it lights in blue.

• When Bluetooth is turned on, it lights up in amber.

• When both WLAN and Bluetooth are turned on, it lights up in purple.

• When both WLAN and Bluetooth are turned off, the light goes off.

System status indicator

• When the system is on, it lights up in blue.

• When the system is in Sleep mode, it lights up in amber.

• When the system is off for Hibernation, the light goes off.

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(4)

Battery indicator

• When the battery is charging, it lights up in amber.

• When the battery is fully charged, the light goes off.

• When the battery is in use, it lights up in blue.

• When the battery is running low, it blinks in blue.

• When the battery is not working properly, it flashes in amber.

(5)

Hard disk/SSD activity indicator

Flashes in blue when the Joybook Lite is accessing data in the hard disk or/and SSD.

(6)

Caps Lock indicator

Lights up in blue when the <Caps Lock> key is enabled.

(7)

Num Lock indicator

Lights up in blue when the <Num Lk> key is enabled.

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Using your Joybook Lite

(1)

(2) (3)

Using the touchpad

No. Component Function

(1) Touchpad Moves the pointer, selects or

activates items on the screen.

The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that functions as an optional external mouse, which can perform navigation, scrolling and selection functions. The components of the touchpad are described as follows.

(2) Left touchpad

button

(3) Right touchpad

button

• To use the touchpad as an optional external mouse, press the left and right touchpad buttons, which provide the same click functions as an external mouse does.

• To move the pointer, place your finger with slight pressure on the touchpad and move in the direction as desired.

• Do not use a pen, pencil, or marker on the touchpad. Use only your fingertip.

• To set the touchpad preferences in Windows XP, select

Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.

Equivalent to the left button of an optional external mouse.

Equivalent to the right button of an optional external mouse.

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Function Left

touchpad button

Right touchpad button

Touchpad

Select Click once. -- Tap once. Execute Click twice

quickly.

Drag Click once

and hold the item, and then use your finger on the touchpad to drag.

-- Tap twice quickly.

-- Tap twice quickly and hold the item, and then move your finger on the touchpad to drag.

Display

-- Click once. -the contextual menu

• The touchpad is a pressure sensitive device that requires proper care to avoid damage.

• Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or its buttons.

• Do not scratch the touchpad with sharp-pointed objects or your fingernails.

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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.

Function hotkey Description Function hotkey Description

<Fn> + <F1> Opens function hotkeys online help. <Fn> + <F8> Decreases volume. <Fn> + <F2> Puts your Joybook Lite into Sleep mode. <Fn> + <F9> Increases volume.

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