Benq Joybook Lite U101 User Manual

Joybook Lite U101 Series

User Manual

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Joybook Lite model covered by this manual

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

• Joybook Lite U101 Series Please note that the actual hardware or software capabilities will

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

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

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

Basic operations ........................................................................... 15

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

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

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

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

Using Joybook Lite on Windows XP ........................................... 21

Using built-in wireless connectivity (available on selected

models)......................................................................................21

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

Using 3G (available on selected models) .................................23

Inserting the SIM card........................................................23

Connecting to the networks using 3G ...............................24

Using Bluetooth (available on selected models) .....................25

Connecting to a Bluetooth device ..................................... 25

Sending a file to a Bluetooth device .................................. 28

Using the built-in webcam....................................................... 30

Activating WebCam Companion 3................................... 30

Using WebCam Companion 3 .......................................... 30

Switching to different modules ................................... 31

Capturing still images or recording videos................. 31

Using the Masque function ......................................... 31

Photo Booth ................................................................. 31

Video chat........................................................................... 32

Using Magic-i Visual Effects.............................................. 32

Adjusting resolution .................................................... 32

Using BIOS setup ......................................................................... 33

When and how to use BIOS setup........................................... 33

Navigating the BIOS setup screen ........................................... 34

Main menu ......................................................................... 34

Advanced menu.................................................................. 35

Security menu..................................................................... 35

Boot menu .......................................................................... 35

Exit menu............................................................................ 36

Boot from LAN......................................................................... 36

Installing additional memory ..................................................... 37

Recovering your system using QDataTrove............................... 40

Introduction to QDataTrove ................................................... 40

How to launch QDataTrove .................................................... 40

Using QDataTrove on Windows XP ....................................... 41

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Backing up your system......................................................41

Backing up your system into a single file ....................41

Backing up your system into a disc..............................41

Creating a restore point................................................41

Restoring your system.........................................................42

Restoring your system to factory default settings .......42

Restoring your system to your own backup system

image .............................................................................42

Restoring your system from a restore point................43

Reinstalling bundled applications and drivers

(available on selected models) .....................................43

Creating recovery discs .......................................................43

Creating a Factory Recovery CD/DVD........................43

Creating a User Recovery CD/DVD ............................44

Creating Bootable USB Disk ........................................44

Protecting your Joybook Lite from viruses and other

security threats ..........................................................................45

Connecting to external display devices....................................... 46

Connecting to a VGA display device........................................46

Adjusting the video output.................................................47

Getting started with Linux (available on selected models)........ 48

Turning on/off your Joybook Lite properly ............................48

Getting to know the desktop ....................................................49

Getting to know the main menu ..............................................50

Basic setup .................................................................................51

Setting time .........................................................................51

Managing the system power...............................................51

Ending unnecessary tasks ...................................................51

Text entry ............................................................................51

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Installing text input methods ...................................... 51

Setting text input languages......................................... 51

Switching to other text input methods ....................... 51

Updating your Joybook Lite .............................................. 51

Basic operations ........................................................................ 52

Connecting to the networks............................................... 52

Using LAN .................................................................... 52

Using WLAN (available on selected models) ............. 52

Using Bluetooth (available on selected models)............... 52

Connecting to other Bluetooth devices....................... 52

Sending a file to a Bluetooth device ............................ 52

Using the built-in webcam................................................. 53

Browsing and managing the files....................................... 53

Surfing the Internet .................................................................. 54

Communicating with your friends ..........................................54

Using e-mail........................................................................ 54

Using instant messaging services .......................................54

Using Work............................................................................... 55

Editing your document ...................................................... 55

Managing your appointments ........................................... 55

Playing games............................................................................ 55

Playing multimedia files ........................................................... 55

Playing pictures on desktop ............................................... 55

Recovering your system on Linux ........................................... 56

Preparing for system recovery ........................................... 56

Restoring your system to factory default settings ............. 56

Creating a bootable USB disk ............................................ 56

FAQ and troubleshooting............................................................ 57

General ...................................................................................... 57

Battery and power..................................................................... 57

Connection................................................................................59

System........................................................................................ 59

Display.......................................................................................63

Cleaning and battery maintenance ............................................. 65

Battery maintenance .................................................................65

Cleaning your Joybook Lite......................................................65

Service and support...................................................................... 66

BenQ Joybook Lite Global Online Service...............................66

Joybook/Joybook Lite Overseas Regional Warranty (ORW)

online registration.....................................................................66

Appendix....................................................................................... 67

General safety information.......................................................67

Safety information about the battery.......................................67

Safety information about the power adapter...........................68

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by

users in private households in the European Union............... 68

Declaration of Conformity....................................................... 69

Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria,

Latvia, and Croatia....................................................................70

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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

Basic operations Basic and advanced

Using Joybook Lite on Windows XP

Using BIOS setup Information about how to use

Introduction to the hardware components of your Joybook Lite.

information about operating your Joybook Lite.

Information about operating your Joybook Lite on Windows XP.

the BIOS setup utility.

Recovering your system using QDataTrove

Installing additional memory

Getting started with Linux (available on selected models)

FAQ and troubleshooting

Cleaning and battery maintenance

Service and support Joybook Lite service and

Appendix Important safety information.

Information about using system recovery tools.

Information about how to add additional RAM memory.

Information about operating your Joybook Lite on Linux.

Information about frequently asked questions and troubleshooting.

Information about cleaning and battery maintenance.

support information.

Overview 1

Ty po g ra ph ic s

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

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 Help and Support in the Start menu.

In this book, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in condensed form, for example: Start > Help and Support.

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.

Getting started

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

Battery retainer A

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

Connect the power cord to the power adapter.

Connect the power adapter to the power jack on your Joybook Lite.

• 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

Connect the power cord to a wall 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.

Getting started4

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, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.

• Your Joybook Lite U101 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.

Getting started 5

Expanding the capabilities 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.

Getting started6

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

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

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

Front view

(2)(1)

(3)

(4)

(8)

(5)

No. Front components

(1) Built-in microphone

(2) Built-in webcam

(3) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel

(4) Indicators

(5) Keyboard

(6) Indicators

(7) Touchpad

Receives sounds and voices for recording.

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 30.

Refer to "Indicators" on page 13 for details.

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

(8)

(6) (7)

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Power button

Turns your Joybook Lite on or off.

Left side view

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

No. Left-side components

(1) Power jack

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

(2) Ventilation holes

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

To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. For example, do not use the Joybook Lite in bed where a blanket may inadvertently cover the vent and block the airflow.

(3)

(4)

15-pin D-sub video jack

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

USB ports

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

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Right side view

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

No. Right-side components

(1)

(2)

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Four-in-One memory card slot

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

Audio output jack

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

(3)

(4)

Microphone input jack

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

This jack is for 3.5mm analog audio plugs. It

accepts both mono and stereo plugs.

USB ports

For connecting 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

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

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Bottom view

SSD

(1) (2) (3)

No. Bottom components

(1) Battery retainer A

Secures the battery in place.

(2) Battery pack

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

(3) Battery retainer B

Secures the battery in place.

(4)

(5) (5)

(4) Memory expansion slot cover

Inside the cover, you can find the memory slot of the Joybook Lite.

• 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 Lite, refer to "Installing additional memory" on page

37.

(5) Speakers

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Indicators

(1)

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, the light goes off.

(2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7)

No. Indicators

(2)

(3)

Hard disk activity indicator

Flashes in blue when the Joybook Lite is accessing data in the hard disk.

Caps Lock indicator

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

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(4)

Num Lock indicator

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

(5)

Wireless network/Bluetooth indicator

• When the wireless LAN (WLAN) is on, it lights up in blue.

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

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

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

(6)

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.

(7)

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.

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Basic operations

Using the touchpad

(1)

(2) (3)

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.

No. Component Function

(1) Touchpad Moves the pointer, selects or

activates items on the screen.

(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 on Windows XP, select

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

To set the touchpad preferences on Linux, select

TouchPad.

Equivalent to the left button of an optional external mouse.

Equivalent to the right button of an optional external mouse.

Settings >

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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 context 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.

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Function hotkey Description Function hotkey Description

<Fn> + <F1> Opens function hotkeys online help. <Fn> + <F9> Increases volume.

<Fn> + <F2> Puts your Joybook Lite into Sleep

mode.

<Fn> + <F10> Switches between 4 combinations of

WLAN and Bluetooth on/off. The status is indicated by the on-screen display.

WLAN and Bluetooth are available on

selected models.

<Fn> + <F3> Switches display between your

Joybook Lite and an external display device (such as a monitor or projector), or allows simultaneous display.

Make sure an external display device (such as a monitor or projector) has been connected to your Joybook Lite properly before using this hotkey combination.

<Fn> + <Scr Lk> Activates or deactivates the scroll lock

function. When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow key (!, ").

Scroll Lock does not work in all

programs.

<Fn> + <F4> Decreases screen brightness. <Fn> + <Prt Sc> Copies a bitmap image of the current

entire screen to your clipboard, which can be inserted into documents as a screenshot, or pasted into a graphics software such as Microsoft Paint.

<Fn> + <F5> Increases screen brightness. <Fn> + <PgUp> Moves up one page/screen.

<Fn> + <F6> Activates or deactivates the touchpad. <Fn> + <PgDn> Moves down one page/screen.

<Fn> + <F7> Activates or deactivates the speakers. <Fn> + <Home> Moves to the beginning of a line.

<Fn> + <F8> Decreases volume. <Fn> + <End> Moves to the end of a line.

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