Benq Joybook 2100 User Manual
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Joybook 2100 Series User's Manual
Welcome
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Table of Contents
Touring Your Joybook .............................................................................................1
Indicator Lights ................................................................................................. 2
Left Side View.................................................................................................... 3
Right Side View ................................................................................................. 4
Rear View........................................................................................................... 5
Bottom View...................................................................................................... 6
Function Hotkeys.............................................................................................. 7
Getting Started with Windows XP ..........................................................................9
Using the Battery and Power Related Functions ....................................................10
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................... 10
Initializing the Battery ...................................................................................... 10
Checking the Battery Level ............................................................................... 10
Battery Low Signals and Actions ...................................................................... 10
Replacing the Battery ........................................................................................ 10
Power Management .......................................................................................... 11
Hibernation ....................................................................................................... 11
Activating Hibernation .............................................................................11
Setting up Fn+F12 Key Function .............................................................. 11
Using BIOS Setup.....................................................................................................12
When and How to Use BIOS Setup ................................................................. 12
Navigating the BIOS Setup Screen ................................................................... 12
Main Menu .................................................................................................12
Advanced Menu ......................................................................................... 13
Security Menu ............................................................................................ 13
Boot Menu .................................................................................................. 13
Exit Menu ................................................................................................... 13
Using the OSD (On-Screen Display) Utility...........................................................14
Changing the OSD Color.................................................................................. 14
Using the Q-Media Bar and Applications...............................................................15
Setting Up QMedia Bar..................................................................................... 15
Sending and Receiving E-mail.......................................................................... 16
Getting Online................................................................................................... 17
Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections......................... 18
QMusic Workspace .................................................................................... 18
Playing a Music CD.................................................................................... 18
Creating a Playlist ....................................................................................... 18
Converting CD Music into MP3 Format ..................................................19
Creating an MP3 Music CD....................................................................... 19
Viewing Digital Photographs, Creating Slide Shows and Calendars ..............20
Photo Explorer Workspace ........................................................................20
Viewing Images........................................................................................... 20
Creating a Slide Show or Screensaver........................................................ 20
Making a Calendar ..................................................................................... 21
Watching DVD/VCD Movies ........................................................................... 22
Power DVD Control Panel ........................................................................ 22
Region Code Settings.................................................................................. 23
Basic Operations ......................................................................................... 23
Burning CD/DVDs Using Nero Express ..........................................................24
Wireless Magic - Using the Built-In Wireless Network Function ..................27
Connecting to External Display Devices .................................................................29
Connecting to a VGA Display Device ..............................................................29
S-Video Output .................................................................................................30
Installing Additional Memory .................................................................................31
Recovering Your System ..........................................................................................34
Using the Windows System Restore Tool ........................................................34
Using the Quick Recovery Function................................................................. 34
Using the Recovery CDs....................................................................................35
Reinstalling Software or Driver..................................................................35
FAQ and Troubleshooting .......................................................................................36
General ............................................................................................................... 36
Battery and Power .............................................................................................36
Connection ........................................................................................................37
System ................................................................................................................38
Display................................................................................................................ 40
Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance .................................41
Safety ..................................................................................................................41
Battery Maintenance ......................................................................................... 41
Cleaning Your Joybook .....................................................................................41
Service and Support .................................................................................................42
BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ..............................................................42
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Joybook Online Registration............................................................................. 42
Appendix .................................................................................................................. 43
Worldwide Power Systems and Plug Types .....................................................43
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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.
M
Speakers
M
Generates sounds from Joybook.
Power Button
N
Turns Joybook on or off.
Keyboard
O
Allows you to input data as well as access various special functions.
Touch Pad
P
You can use the touch pad to conveniently control 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.
N
R
Q
P
O
Left and Right Selection Buttons
Q
Equivalent to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Top Cover Switch
R
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 outputting sounds and voices from Joybook.
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Indicator Lights
Optical Drive Activity Indicator
Flashes green when Joybook is accessing data on the disc in the DVDROM/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" on page 7 for details).
Caps Lock Indicator
Lights up in green when the Caps Lock function is activated (refer to
"Function Hotkeys" on page 7 for details).
Scroll Lock Indicator
Lights up in green when the Scroll Lock function is activated (refer to
"Function Hotkeys" on page 7 for details).
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
• Lights up in green when Joybook power is on.
• Flashes green when Joybook has been put to the Standby mode.
Battery Indicator!
• Lights up in green when the battery is fully charged and connected
to AC power.
• Lights up in amber when the battery is being charged.
• Flashes red when the battery is almost completely discharged.
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Left Side View
Ventilation
Holes
VGA Port
Allows Joybook to connect to external display devices, such as monitors and projectors.
For dissipating heat and keeping Joybook
at an optimal temperature.
USB Port
For connecting peripherals such as mice,
digital cameras and MP3 players that use
the USB interface.
Modem Port
Accepts an analog telephone line for use
with the internal modem.
Ethernet Port
Allows Joybook to connect to an 10/
100BaseT Ethernet network.
PC Card Expansion Slot
This slot accepts one Type-II PC card. You
can use it and various PC Cards on the market to further expand the capabilities of your
Joybook.
Insert the PC Card into the slot following
the direction indicated on the card and complete related driver settings according to the
documentation of the card.
PC Card Ejection Button
Before ejecting a PC card:
1. Quit all PC Card applications and shut down all PC
card functions.
2. Push in, then release the PC card eject button, causing it to pop out.
3. When the button has popped out, push it in again to
eject the PC card.
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Right Side View
DVD-ROM/DVD-Combo/DVD+RW/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
tray.
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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 w ireless network connection. (This function works
only if an optional Mini PCI wireless network card is installed.)
Power Indicator
• Lights up in green when Joybook power is on.
• Flashes green when Joybook has been put to the Standby mode.
Battery Indicator!
• Lights up in green when the battery is fully charged and connected to AC power.
• Lights up in amber when the battery is being charged.
• Flashes red when the battery is almost completely discharged.
Power Jack
Allows Joybook to connect to AC power.
S-Video Out
Allows Joybook to outputs video signals to a television set or VCR via an S-Video cable.
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Bottom View
R
Q
S
P
M
N
O
Hard Disk Drive Compartment
M
Accommodates the hard disk drive of Joybook.
Mini PCI Slot
N
Inside is a Mini PCI slot for using an optional Mini PCI card. Depending on your
model, a Mini PCI wireless network card may have been pre-installed.
Battery Retainer A
O
Secures the battery in place.
Battery Pack
P
Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected.
Battery Retainer B
Q
Secures the battery in place.
CPU Compartment
R
Accommodates the CPU of Joybook.
Memory Expansion Slot
S
Accommodates the memory slot of Joybook.
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F
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Function Hotkeys
The FFn 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. To perform a desired function, first press and hold Fn, then press the other key. For example, to decrease speaker volume,
press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F3 key.
Fn + F1 Switches the wireless network radio on
and off. Upon booting the Joybook,
default setting is off.
Fn + F3 Decreases speaker volume. F
Fn + F4 Increases speaker volume. F
Fn + F5 Switches display between the screen and
Fn + F11 Switches the screen on and off. FFn + ScrLk Activates or deactivates the scroll lock function.
an external monitor, or allows simultaneous display.
If the display mode is set to 256 col-
ors or lower, or in DOS mode, there
will be only two modes for selecting:
CRT only and LCD & CRT.
Fn + F6 Decreases screen brightness. FFn + F12 Serves as the standby or hibernate button that
you can define with Windows' Power Management. (refer to "Setting up Fn+F12 Key Function" on page 11 for details)
n + F7 Increases screen brightness. FFn + NumLk Activates or deactivates the numeric keypad
n + F10 Switches Battery Low beep on and off.
integrated in the keyboard (indicated by the
light gray shade in the illustration above).
When activated, the screen moves one line up
or down when you press the up or down arrow
key (K, L).
Scroll Lock does not work in all programs.
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S
R
M
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Windows Key
Functionally equivalent to clicking the S
tart 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 R
un dialog.
Application Key
+ E
Opens the M
y Computer window for browsing disks and files.
Provides the same function as the right touch pad button,
bringing up a contextual pop-up menu.
+ M
Minimizes all windows.
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H
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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. Answer the questions to ensure that your full rights are protected.
the specification label on the packing carton to determine the correct keyboard type
After you are done answering the questions, Joybook will restart and then you will enter Windows XP for the first time. Click S
that appears. The H
elp and Support Center will appear and you can find more information on how to use Windows XP here.
If you are asked to select the type of keyboard and you are not sure, please check
.
tart and select HHelp and Support in the menu
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Using the Battery and Power Related Functions
Charging the Battery
• Charging will not start if the battery's temperature is below 0 qC (32 qF) or above
45
qC (113qF).
• The charging process will stop and the Power Indicator flashes amber when the
battery's temperature gets above 60
may be damaged. Please contact your dealer.
• During charging, do not disconnect the AC adapter before the battery has been
fully charged; otherwise you will get a prematurely charged battery.
To charge the battery pack, connect the AC adapter to the computer and an electrical outlet. The Battery Indicator on Joybook lights up in amber to indicate
that charging is in progress. You are advised to keep Joybook power off while the
battery is being charged. When the battery is fully charged, the Power Indicator
lights up in green.
It takes approximately 3.2 hours to fully charge the Li-Ion battery pack when Joybook is off, and 4.5 hours to fully charge the Li-Ion battery pack when Joybook is
on.
After the Joybook has been fully recharged, do not immediately disconnect and
reconnect the AC adapter to charge it again. Doing so may damage the battery.
The battery level may automatically decrease due to the self-discharge process
(0.21 % per day), even when the battery pack is fully charged (100 %). This happens
no matter if the battery pack is installed in the Joybook.
qC (140 qF). If this happens, the battery pack
Initializing the Battery
You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when
the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected.
Initializing is the process of fully charging, discharging, and then charging. It can
take several hours.
1. Make sure that the Joybook power is turned off. Connect the AC adapter to fully
charge the battery pack.
2. After the battery pack is fully charged, turn on the Joybook. When the BenQ
logo appears on the screen, press F2 to invoke the program.
3. Disconnect the AC adapter and leave the Joybook on until the battery is fully
discharged. The Joybook will shut down automatically.
4. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack.
Checking the Battery Level
Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The actual operating time can be
different from the estimated time, depending on how you are using the Joybook.
You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of
Windows. To read the battery level in Windows, click the icon on Windows
Taskbar. (Click the icon if the computer is using AC power.)
Battery Low Signals and Actions
The Battery Low signal goes off when the battery has approximately 10% (Windows default setting) of its charge remaining. Joybook gives warning beeps or
messages and the Battery Indicator flashes red to alert you to take actions.
You can set up your threshold and Battery Low signals under Windows.
Immediately save your data upon Battery Low. The remaining operating time
depends on how you are using the Joybook.
Always respond to Battery Low by placing your Joybook on Standby or Hibernation mode, turning off the computer, or connecting the AC adapter. If you do not
take any action, the computer will automatically hibernate and turn off.
• If you are using a flash PC memory card, do not access the card during battery low
periods. This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the battery to run out of charge, thus making your access to the card unsuccessful.
• If you fail to save your data when the battery completely runs out of charge, then
you lose your data.
Replacing the Battery
• There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the computer manufacturer's optional battery packs. Discard used
batteries according to the dealer's instructions.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while traveling, you
may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer and
keep it with you in a fully charged state as a backup.
To replace the battery pack:
1. Make sure that the computer is not turned on or connected to AC power.
2. Carefully place the computer upside down.
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A
P
S
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3. Slide Battery Retainer A outward to the unlock position.
Battery Retainer A
4. Slide Battery Retainer B to the unlock position and, while still holding the
retainer, pull the battery away from its compartment.
Battery Retainer B
5. Fit another battery pack into place and slide Battery Retainer A to the lock
position.
Power Management
Your Joybook supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for
power management. The power management feature allows you to reduce the
power consumption for energy saving.
With an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows XP, power supply to
different computer components is controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows
maximum power conservation and performance at the same time.
• Power to the hard disk is turned off when the hard disk has been idle for a set
period.
• Power to the display is turned off when the display has been idle for a set period.
• When you press Fn+F12, close the cover, press the Power button or when the
entire system has been idle for a set period, the Joybook enters Standby or
Hibernation mode. The hard disk and display are turned off and the entire system consumes less power.
For detailed information on power management, see Windows Help.
Hibernation
Hibernation is a very useful feature. People frequently open many applications
when they use computers. It takes some time to get all these applications open and
running, and normally they all have to be closed before the system can be turned
off.
When you use the Hibernation feature, you do not have to close the applications.
The Joybook stores the state of your operation to a file on the hard disk and then
shut down. The next time you turn on your Joybook, you return to exactly where
you left off.
Activating Hibernation
1.Right-click on Windows Desktop and then select PProperties from the menu that
appears.
2. In the window that follows, click the
3. Click the H
4. Click A
ibernate tab and then check the Enable hibernation checkbox.
pply,OOK.
Setting up Fn+F12 Key Function
You can set up the action Windows performs (standby, hibernation or power off)
when you press the Fn+F12 function key combination.
1.Right-click on Windows Desktop and then select P
appears.
2. In the window that follows, click the S
3. Click the A
or
drop-down menu.
4. Click AApply,OOK.
dvanced tab and then click to select SStand by,HHibernate,SShut down
Ask me what to do from the WWhen I press the sleep button on my computer
Screen!Saver tab and then click PPower....
roperties from the menu that
creen!Saver tab and then click PPower....
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