Benq Joybook A51 User Manual

Joybook A51 Series User Manual

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Joybook models covered by this manual

This manual contains the information about the following Joybook models:

• Joybook A51 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 .........................................................................7

Front view ...................................................................................... 7

Rear view ........................................................................................ 8

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

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

Bottom view ................................................................................... 10

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

Using your Joybook ............................................................................. 12

Using the touchpad........................................................................ 12

Using the keyboard........................................................................ 13

Function hotkeys ..................................................................... 13

Windows keys and lock keys................................................... 14

Using the built-in wireless LAN function..................................... 15

Using Atheros Client Utility ................................................... 15

Connecting to a wireless network:.................................... 15

Connecting to another wireless network: ........................ 15

Setting up a wireless connection in Windows XP ................. 16

Using Bluetooth............................................................................. 19

Connecting a Bluetooth device............................................... 20

The Bluetooth tray icon .......................................................... 20

Turning Bluetooth on or off from the tray icon .................... 20

Sending a file to a Bluetooth device........................................ 21

Using BIOS setup .................................................................................22

When and how to use BIOS setup ................................................ 22

Navigating the BIOS setup screen................................................. 23

Main menu ...............................................................................23

Security menu...........................................................................23

Boot menu................................................................................23

Exit menu .................................................................................24

Boot from LAN...............................................................................24

Connecting to external display devices ...............................................25

Connecting to a VGA display device.............................................25

S-Video output...............................................................................26

Connecting to a TV with an S-Video connection ..................26

Adjusting TV format selections manually ..............................28

Installing additional memory ..............................................................30

FAQ and troubleshooting ....................................................................33

General............................................................................................33

Battery and power ..........................................................................33

Connection .....................................................................................34

System .............................................................................................35

Display ............................................................................................38

Information on cleaning and battery maintenance............................39

Battery maintenance ......................................................................39

Cleaning your Joybook ..................................................................39

Service and support..............................................................................40

BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ...........................................40

Joybook online registration ...........................................................40

Appendix...............................................................................................41

General safety information ............................................................41

Safety information about the battery ............................................41

Safety information about the AC adapter .....................................41

Safety information about the modem...........................................42

Caution .....................................................................................42

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in

private households in the European Union..................................42

Table of contents iii

Declaration of Conformity............................................................ 42

Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria,

Latvia, and Croatia......................................................................... 43

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.

In addition to this book, you can find more information from “Joybook
Application Software User Manual” in the supplied CD.

Chapter title Description

Overview Introduction to this book.
Getting started

Touring your Joybook

Using your Joybook

Using BIOS setup

Connecting to external
display devices

Installing additional
memory

FAQ and
troubleshooting

Information on
cleaning and battery
maintenance

Service and support
Appendix

Information about beginning to use your
Joybook.

Introduction to the hardware components
of your Joybook.

Basic and advanced information about
operating your Joybook.

Information about how to use the BIOS
setup utility.

Information about how to connect your
Joybook to external display devices.

Offers information about how to add the
memory.

Frequently asked questions and
troubleshooting information.

Information about cleaning and battery
maintenance.

Joybook service and support information.
Important safety information.

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

Tip Useful information for completing

Note Supplementary information.

keyboard; User
Interface (UI) on
the screen

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

a task.

Indicates a key on the keyboard,
or the UI on the screen. Do not
actually type the symbols
together with the enclosed letters.

Overview 1

Getting started

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.

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

Getting your Joybook ready for use

1. Installing the battery pack

2. Connecting the power

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 clicks into place.

Getting started2

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet and start charging the battery.

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

• When the battery is charging, the battery indicator appears in amber.
When the charging process is completed, the light goes off.

4. Performing initial setup

• 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 XP setup.

• The actual operating system that comes with your Joybook might vary.
For more information, refer to the Product Specifications label on the
product carton.

• Your Joybook A51 Series only works with Microsoft Windows® XP
Home and Windows® XP Professional editions.

Getting started 3

Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook

Connect a VGA-compliant external display device (such as a monitor or
projector) to the VGA port 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.

Insert an ExpressCard/34 module or ExpressCard/54 module to further
expand the capabilities of your Joybook.

Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs or enjoy
DVD/VCD movies.

Connect an earphone to the earphone jack to output sounds.

Connect a microphone to the microphone jack to record sounds.

Connect USB peripherals to the USB port of your Joybook.

Getting started 5

Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or AV device that has an
S-Video Input jack by connecting it to the S-Video Out jack on your
Joybook.

• Unless you intend to use the sound reproduction output of the built-in
Joybook speakers, you will also need to separately connect the
Joybook audio output socket to an appropriate sound reproduction
device.

• To activate the TV output display, refer to "Connecting to a TV with an S-

Video connection" on page 26 for details.

Getting started6

Touring your Joybook

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

Front view

A51

(1) LCD panel
(2) Quick access and Power buttons

Internet

Starts up the Internet Explorer Web browser.

E-mail

Starts up the Outlook Express e-mail client.

Customizable quick access button 1

Can be customized to open an application.

Customizable quick access button 2

Can be customized to open an application.

Power

Turns your Joybook on or off.

(3) Keyboard
(4) Speakers

(5) Microphone input jack

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

(6) Audio output jack

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

(7) Tou chp a d

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Rear view

(1) Anti-theft Kensington lock hole

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

(2) LAN (Ethernet) port (RJ-45 connector)

Allows your Joybook to connect to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet network.

Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage
this device.

(3) Modem port (RJ-11 connector)

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

• To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.

• Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem.

(4) VGA port

For connecting VGA-compliant external display devices that have
VGA In ports, such as monitors and projectors.

Touring your Joybook8

(5) USB 2.0 port

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

(6) S-Video Out jack

Allows your Joybook to output video signals to S-Video capable
devices, such as a television set or VCR that has an S-Video In jack via
an S-Video cable.

(7) Power jack

For connecting AC power supply.

Left side view

A51

(1) Ventilation holes

For dissipating heat and keeping your Joybook at an optimal
temperature.

(2) USB 2.0 port

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

(3) Wireless connection switch

/

Use this switch to activate/deactivate the wireless LAN and Bluetooth
functions.

(4) ExpressCard slot

This ExpressCard slot accepts two formats of the standard
ExpressCard modules: ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54. The
ExpressCard/34 module is characterized by its 34 mm width, and the
ExpressCard/54 module is characterized by its 54 mm width. You can
use an ExpressCard to further expand the capabilities of your
Joybook.
Insert an ExpressCard into the slot following the direction indicated
on the card and complete related driver settings.

Touring your Joybook 9

Right side view

Bottom view

(1) DVD/CD-RW Combo/DVD-Dual/DVD Super-Multi drive
(Optional)

The type of 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. Discs can be
inserted/ejected by pressing the small ejection button on the drive.

(2) Tra y e je ct io n h ol e

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
release the disc tray.

Touring your Joybook10

(1) Battery latch

Secures the battery pack in place.

(2) Battery pack

Supplies power to your Joybook when external power is not
connected.

(3) MiniCard slot, memory expansion slot, CPU and hard disk
drive compartment

Accommodates the CPU, hard disk drive and memory slot of the
Joybook. There is also a MiniCard slot for using an optional
MiniCard.

Indicators

(1) Power button indicator

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

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

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

(2) Wireless Network/Bluetooth Indicator

• When the wireless LAN is on, it lights up in green.

• When the wireless LAN is off, the green light goes off.

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

• When the Bluetooth is off, the amber light goes off.

• When the wireless LAN and Bluetooth are both turned on, it lights

up in yellow.

(4) Hard disk activity indicator

Flashes in green when the data in the hard disk drive is being
accessed.

(5) Optical drive activity indicator

Flashes in green when the optical drive is being accessed.

(6) Caps Lock indicator

Lights up in green when the Caps Lock is activated.

(7) Num Lock indicator

Lights up in green when the Num Lock is activated.

(3) Battery indicator

• When the system is on and the battery is in use, it lights up in green.

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

• When the battery is fully charged, the green and amber light both go

off.

• Flashing green indicates that the battery is running low.

• Flashing amber indicates that the battery is malfunctioning, in

which case you should contact service personnel.

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