Benq Joybook 5100 User Manual
Joybook 5000/5100 Series User’s Manual
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Joybook Models Covered by This
Manual
This manual contains the information about the following Joybook models:
• Joybook 5000 series
• Joybook 5100 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 Cont e n t s
Touring Your Joybook ...................................................................................... 1
Left Side View............................................................................................. 3
Right Side View .......................................................................................... 4
Rear View.................................................................................................... 5
Front Panel ................................................................................................. 6
Function Hotkeys....................................................................................... 7
Getting Started with Windows XP ...................................................................9
Using the Q-Media Bar.....................................................................................11
Setting Up QMedia Bar.............................................................................. 12
Customizing the Hotkeys (P1, P2) ..................................................... 12
Sending and Receiving E-mail................................................................... 13
Getting Online............................................................................................ 14
Wireless Magic - Using the Built-In Wireless LAN Function.................. 15
Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections.................. 16
QMusic Workspace ............................................................................. 16
Playing a Music CD............................................................................. 16
Creating a Playlist................................................................................ 16
Converting CD Music into MP3 Format........................................... 17
Creating an MP3 Music CD ............................................................... 17
Viewing Digital Photographs, Creating Slide Shows and Calendars....... 18
Photo Explorer Workspace................................................................. 18
Viewing Images ................................................................................... 18
Creating a Slide Show or Screensaver ................................................ 18
Making a Calendar .............................................................................. 19
Watching DVD/VCD Movies.................................................................... 20
Power DVD Control Panel ................................................................. 20
Region Code Settings .......................................................................... 21
Basic Operations.................................................................................. 21
Making Your Own Movies ........................................................................ 22
PowerDirector Workspace ................................................................. 22
The Movie-Making Process ................................................................ 23
Step 1: Loading Clips into the Library ............................................... 23
Step 2: Managing Clips in the Workspace ......................................... 23
Step 3: Working with Effects .............................................................. 23
Step 4: Producing a Movie Disc.......................................................... 24
Burning CDs Using Nero Express .............................................................25
The World of Great Video Fun - QCamera .............................................. 28
QCamera Workspace .......................................................................... 28
Capturing Videos................................................................................. 29
Capturing Photos................................................................................. 29
Applying Special Effects to Photos and Videos.................................. 29
Creating a New Album........................................................................ 29
Adding Photos to an Album ............................................................... 29
Burning Albums onto a CD ................................................................29
You’ve Got the Power - QPower ...............................................................31
Launching QPower.............................................................................. 31
Checking Battery Level ........................................................................ 31
Selecting a Power Profile..................................................................... 31
Setting up a Power Profile................................................................... 31
Associating Application Programs with Power Profiles ....................32
Removing the Association Between Programs and Power Profiles .. 33
Trend Micro Internet Security................................................................... 34
Trend Micro Internet Security Registration ......................................34
Attaching External Display Devices ................................................................. 36
Attaching an External Display Device .......................................................36
S-Video Out ................................................................................................ 37
Installing Additional Memory ..........................................................................38
Recovering Your System ...................................................................................41
Using the Windows System Restore Tool .................................................41
Using the Quick Recovery Function.......................................................... 41
Using the Recovery CDs............................................................................. 41
Reinstalling Software or Driver...........................................................41
FAQ and Troubleshooting ................................................................................42
General ........................................................................................................ 42
Battery and Power ...................................................................................... 42
Connection .................................................................................................43
System .........................................................................................................44
Display......................................................................................................... 46
Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance ..........................48
Safety ...........................................................................................................48
Table of Contents i
Battery Maintenance .................................................................................. 48
Cleaning Your Joybook ..............................................................................48
Service and Support .......................................................................................... 49
BenQ Joybook Global Online Service .......................................................49
Appendix ........................................................................................................... 50
Table of Contentsii
Touring Your Joybook
Joybook 5000
Series
Joybook 5100
Series
Hard Disk Drive Activity Indicator
Lights up in blue when Joybook is
reading the data on the hard disk.
Internet Hotkey
Starts up the Internet
Explorer Web browser.
E-Mail Hotkey
Starts up the Outlook
Express e-mail program.
Customizable Hotkey 1
Can be customized to
open an application.
Customizable Hotkey 2
Can be customized to
open an application.
Power Button
Turns Joybook on or off.
For more information about how to configure the customizable hot keys, please
refer to "Customizing the Hotkeys (P1, P2)" on page 12.
Three-in-One Card Indicator
Lights up in blue when Joybook is
reading data on the memory card.
Num Lock Indicator
Lights up in blue when the Num
Lock function is activated. (refer to
"Function Hotkeys" on page 7 for
details).
Caps Lock Indicator
Lights up in blue when the Caps
Lock function is activated. (refer to
"Function Hotkeys" on page 7 for
details)
Scroll Lock Indicator
Lights up in blue when Scroll Lock
function is activated. (refer to "Function Hotkeys" on page 7 for details)
Touring Your Joybook 1
Joybook 5000 Series
For recording sounds.
Microphone
Up and Down Scroll Button
Use this button to scroll windows
up or down, or toggle among
items in a menu.
Touring Your Joybook2
Tou c h P a d
You can use the touch pad to conveniently control the cur-
sor on the screen.
• To move the cursor, gently move your finger on the
• Tap on the touch pad once to execute the same action as
• Tap twice to execute the same action as double-clicking.
Left and Right Selection Buttons
Equivalent to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Joybook 5100 Series
touch pad. The cursor will move accordingly.
clicking on the left button of a mouse.
Left Side View
Joybook 5000 Series
Modem Port
Accepts an analog telephone line for use
with the internal modem.
USB 2.0 Ports
For connecting peripherals such as mice,
digital cameras and MP3 players that use
the USB interface.
Wireless Connection Switch
(only on Joybook 5100
Series)
Use this switch to activate/deactivate
the wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions.
Volu m e Up / D ow n Bu t ton
Increases and decreases the speaker
volume.
Three-in-One Slot
Reads Memory Stick, SD Card and
MMC Card.
Joybook 5100 Series
PC Card Slot
This PC Card slot accepts two (one on Joybook
5100 series) Type-II or one Type-III (not supported on Joybook 5100 series) 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 slots following the
direction indicated on the card and complete
related driver settings.
PC Card Ejection Button
You can use this button to eject an inserted PC
Card. To eject a PC Card:
1. Quit all PC Card applications and shut down
all PC Card functions.
2. Press and then release the PC Card ejection
button, causing it to pop out.
3. When the button has popped out, push it in
again to eject the PC Card.
Touring Your Joybook 3
Right Side View
Joybook 5000 Series
DVD Super-Multi/DVD+RW/DVD & CD-RW Combo 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 (optional) discs. Discs can be inserted/ejected by pressing
the small ejection button on the drive.
If you wish to open the disc tray of the
drive 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.
Touring Your Joybook4
Joybook 5100 Series
Kensington Lock Hole (only on Joybook 5000 Series)
You can attach a Kensington-type lock and cable to this hole to
prevent theft.
Rear View
Joybook 5000 Series Joybook 5100 Series
Kensington Lock Hole (only on Joybook 5100 Series)
You can attach a Kensington-type lock and cable to this hole
to prevent theft.
Power Jack
For connecting AC power supply.
IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Can be used to connect to a digital video camera and use it
to create your own movies. You can also use it to connect to
a Firewire hard disk, printer and more.
LAN (Ethernet) Port
Allows Joybook to connect to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet network.
VGA Po rt
For connecting external display devices, such as monitors and projectors.
S-Video Out Port
Allows you to output display signals to a television set or VCR for
viewing or recording.
Ventilation Holes
For dissipating heat and keeping the computer at an optimal temperature.
Touring Your Joybook 5
Front Panel
Joybook 5000 Series
Joybook 5100 Series
Speaker
Plays audio generated by Joybook.
Earphone Jack
Can be used to connect to an earphone/headset or
external speaker for playing Joybook audio.
MIC IN
Can be used to connect to a microphone for recording
sounds.
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Power Indicator
• Lights up in blue when Joybook is turned on.
• When the system enters sleep mode, turns into
amber.
Battery Indicator
• When Joybook is in use, lights up in blue.
• When the battery is charging, turns into amber.
• Flashing blue indicates that the battery is running
low.
• Flashing amber indicates that the battery is malfunc-
tioning, in which case you should contact service
personnel.
Wireless Connection Indicator
When the wireless LAN function is enabled, lights up
in blue.
Infrared port
You can connect Joybook to your PDA, mobile phone
or other Infrared compatible devices using this port.
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 + F1 Opens function keys online help. Fn + F6 Activates or deactivates the touch pad.
Fn + F2 Puts Joybook into sleep mode. Fn + F7 Activates or deactivates the speakers.
Fn + F3 Switches display between the screen and an external monitor/projec-
tor, or allows simultaneous display.
Fn + F4 Decreases screen brightness. Fn + F12 Activates or deactivates wireless LAN function.
Fn + F5 Increases screen brightness.
Fn + F10 Switches among the 3 basic power profiles of QPower.
Press this key combination several times to switch between wireless
LAN ON -> wireless LAN OFF.
The status is indicated by the Wireless Connection Indicator. Please
refer to the previous page for details.
Touring Your Joybook 7
Windows Key
Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start button on
the Windows desktop.
Shift ( ) + + M
Cancels minimization of all windows.
Makes the next item on the Windows task bar active.
+ Tab
Opens the My Computer window for browsing disks
+ E
and files.
Minimizes all windows. Caps lock Capitalizes all text entered.
+ M
Fn + num lk
Application Key
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Activates the Run dialogue box.
+ R
Activates or deactivates the numeric keypad integrated in
the keyboard (indicated by the light gray shade in the illustration above).
Provides the same function as the right touch pad button,
bringing up a contextual pop-up menu.
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 Start and select Help and Support in the menu
that appears. The Help 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
.
Getting Started with Windows XP 9
Next, please follow the steps below to setup the language for non-unicode programs settings in Windows XP.
1. Click Start and then Control Panel.
5. In the drop-down listbox, click to select your language and country.
2. Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options.
3. Click Regional and Language Options in the window that appears.
4. Click the Advanced tab.
Getting Started with Windows XP10
6. Click Apply.
7. Click Ye s .
8. Click Ye s .
Using the Q-Media Bar
The Q-Media Bar integrates a number of software applications to enhance the multimedia experience on your Joybook. Click on the small triangle
button and a rotating button bar will appear.
From the Q-Media Bar, you can:
Click to start up Internet Explorer and surf the Internet.
Click to open Outlook Express for accessing e-mail.
Click to open QMusic. You can use QMusic to listen to MP3 or CD music, burn MP3 music onto a CD (requires optional CD-burner), convert and save CD music
into MP3 format, or create your personal favorite music album.
Click to start up PowerDVD for playing DVD or movie clips.
Click to activate PowerDirector with which you can create and edit your personal movie clips.
Click to open Photo Explorer. It allows you to easily create and share your photos.
Click to open Nero Express for burning your favorite music, photos and files onto CDs.
Click to open QCamera for capturing and sharing video and photos.
Click to view the information about QMedia Bar.
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Setting Up QMedia Bar
Right-click on the QMedia Bar and a menu will appear on it.
Yo u ca n :
• Let QMedia Bar appear on top of all open programs by selecting Always on top.
• Close QMedia Bar by selecting Exit.
• Customizing the P1 and P2 hotkeys on your Joybook by selecting Hotkey Set-
ting.
• Adjust the size of QMedia Bar on the screen by selecting Size and then select an
appropriate size.
Customizing the Hotkeys (P1, P2)
Using QMedia Bar, you can setup the P1 and P2 hotkeys on your Joybook by yourself.
1. Right click on QMedia Bar and select Hotkey Setting, P1 or P2 hotkey and then
a program you want to open when pressing the hotkey.
2. If the program you want is not on the menu, select....
An Open dialogue box will appear.
3. Browse to select the executable (.exe) file of the desired program and click
Open.
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Sending and Receiving E-mail
You can use Outlook Express to send and receive e-mail.
In 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, passwords, e-mail servers and other settings, please consult your system administrator/ISP, or contact BenQ Customer Service for help.
1. Open Outlook Express by pressing
the hotkey on your Joybook or
clicking on the button on the
QMedia Bar
2. After the Outlook Express application
window opens, you can start to write,
send and receive e-mail.
For more information on how to use Outlook Express, please consult the on-line Help by clicking Help and then select Contents and Index.
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