Benq Joybook Lite U106 User Manual

Joybook Lite U106/U106E/U126 series

User Manual

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Joybook Lite models covered by this manual

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

• Joybook Lite U106 series (DH1002)

• Joybook Lite U106E series (DH1002)

• Joybook Lite U126 series (DH1201) 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.

Ver.: 4/27/2010

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 .............................................................................10

Right side view ..........................................................................11

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

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

Using your Joybook Lite .............................................................. 14

Using the touchpad................................................................... 14

Using the keyboard ...................................................................16

Function hotkeys ................................................................16

Windows key shortcuts and other keys .............................18

Using built-in wireless connectivity (select models only) ......20

Connecting to a wireless network................................ 20

Using Bluetooth (available on select models) .........................22

Windows XP: Connecting to a Bluetooth device (for

U106E).................................................................................22

Windows XP: Sending a file to a Bluetooth device...........26

Windows 7: Connecting to a Bluetooth device (for U106 or

U126)...................................................................................27

Windows 7: Sending a file to a Bluetooth device ............. 30

Using the built-in webcam....................................................... 32

Activating WebCam Companion 3................................... 32

Using WebCam Companion 3 .......................................... 33

Switching to different modules ................................... 33

Capturing still images or recording videos................. 33

Using the Masque function ......................................... 34

Photo Booth ................................................................. 34

Video chat........................................................................... 34

Using Magic-i Visual Effects.............................................. 34

Adjusting resolution .................................................... 35

Using SRS (not available on U106E) on Windows 7.............. 35

Using BIOS setup ......................................................................... 37

When and how to use BIOS setup........................................... 37

Navigating the BIOS setup screen ........................................... 38

Main menu ......................................................................... 38

Security menu..................................................................... 39

Boot menu .......................................................................... 39

Exit menu............................................................................ 39

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

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

How to launch QDataTrove .................................................... 41

Using QDataTrove in Windows XP or Windows 7................ 41

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

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

Backing up your system into a disc............................. 42

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Creating a restore point................................................42

Restoring your system.........................................................43

Restoring your system to factory default settings .......43

Restoring your system to your own backup system

image .............................................................................43

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

Reinstalling bundled applications and drivers ............44

Creating recovery discs or Application and Driver DVD .44

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

Creating a User Recovery CD/DVD ............................45

Creating an Application and Driver DVD ..................45

Creating bootable USB flash disk.................................46

Protecting your Joybook Lite from viruses and other security

threats ........................................................................................47

Replacing the memory ................................................................. 48

FAQ and troubleshooting............................................................52

Battery and power .....................................................................52

Connection ................................................................................53

System........................................................................................55

Display .......................................................................................59

Cleaning and battery maintenance ............................................. 60

Battery maintenance .................................................................60

Cleaning your Joybook Lite......................................................60

Service and support...................................................................... 61

BenQ Joybook Lite Global Online Service...............................61

Joybook/Joybook Lite Overseas Regional Warranty (ORW)

online registration.....................................................................61

Appendix....................................................................................... 62

General safety information.......................................................62

Safety information about the battery....................................... 62

Safety information about the power adapter ..........................63

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users

in private households in the European Union........................ 63

Declaration of Conformity ...................................................... 64

Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria,

Latvia, and Croatia.................................................................... 65

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 or Windows 7.

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

While the lid of your Joybook Lite is closed, turn your Joybook Lite upside down and place it on a soft clean cloth. Then, align the battery pack recesses with the protrusions in the battery compartment (1) and push the battery pack down until it snaps into place (2). Next, move “Battery retainer A” to the left as shown to lock the battery pack into place (3).

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 other end of the power adapter to a power

outlet as illustrated. 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 flashes in orange. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator lights up in orange.

• 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.

Getting started4

4. Performing initial setup

Press the Power button to start up your Joybook Lite, the Power button indicator then lights up in green. And then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial Windows setup.

• Your Joybook Lite works best with the operating system preinstalled 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 44 for details.

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> + <F7> 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.

Getting started 7

Touring your Joybook Lite

(1)

(2)

(4)

(5) (6) (7) (8)

(9)

(3)

Front view

No. Front components

(1) Built-in webcam

(2) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel

(3)

(4) Keyboard

(5) Touchpad

(6) Right touchpad button

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

page 32.

• U106/U106E: 10.1” panel

• U126: 11.6” panel

Power button

Turns your Joybook Lite on or off.

Refer to "Using the touchpad" on page 14 for details.

(7) Left touchpad button

(8) Indicators

Refer to "Indicators" on page 13 for details.

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(9) Built-in microphone

Receives sounds and voices for recording.

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Left side view

(1)(

)(

)

No. Left-side components

(1)

(2)

(3) Vents

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Power jack

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

15-pin D-sub video jack

Connects external display devices, such as monitors and projectors.

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.

(4)

(5) Microphone input jack

(6) Audio output jack

USB port

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

When the main body size of a USB peripheral is fairly

large, it is possible that it cannot be connected properly to this USB port. If this occurs, try the two USB ports on the right side or use a USB extension cable to solve the problem.

Connects to a microphone for recording sounds.

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

both mono and stereo plugs.

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

5)(6

Right side view

(3)(

()

)

No. Right-side components

(1) Four-in-One memory card slot

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

(2)

(3)

USB port

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

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.

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Bottom view

(1) (2) (3)

No. Bottom components

(1) Battery retainers

Secure the battery in place.

(2) Battery pack

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

(3) Battery retainers

Secure the battery in place.

(4) Memory 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 48.

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Indicators

(5)

(4)(3)

(2)

(1)

(3)

Battery indicator

• When the battery is charging, it flashes in orange.

• When the battery is fully charged, it lights up in orange.

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

• When the battery is running low, it flashes in green.

No. Indicators

(1)

(2)

Power button

System status indicator

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

• When the system is in Sleep mode, it flashes in green.

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

(4)

(5)

Hard disk activity indicator

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

Wireless LAN (WLAN)/Bluetooth indicator

• When WLAN or Bluetooth are turned on, it lights up in green.

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

Touring your Joybook Lite 13

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.

(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.

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.

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• 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.

Function Left

touchpad button

Right touchpad button

Touchpa d

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.

Using your Joybook Lite 15

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> Activates or deactivates the touchpad. <Fn> + <F2> Turns off internal LCD display.

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<Fn> + <F3> Mutes volume. <Fn> + <F4> Sleep button that lets the system enter

the sleep mode (defined by operating system setting)

<Fn> + <F5> Decreases volume. <Fn> + <F6> Increases volume.

<Fn> + <F7> Switches display between your Joybook

<Fn> + <F8> Decreases screen brightness.

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> + <F9> Increases screen brightness. <Fn> + <F11> Opens or closes Wireless Selector (for

selecting whether to turn on wireless and/or Bluetooth).

<Fn> + <F12> Starts or pauses the playback of

Windows Media Player.

<Fn> + <Ins> Activates or deactivates the numeric

keypad.

The status is indicated by the on-screen

display.

<Fn> + <Del> 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 (K, L).

Scroll Lock does not work in all programs.

Using your Joybook Lite 17

Windows key shortcuts and other keys

You can access features of the Windows operating system quickly using Windows key combinations. To use the shortcut combinations, press and hold the Windows key, and then press the other shortcut key.

Function hotkey Description Function hotkey Description

+ <R>

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Windows key

Provides quick access to the menu.

Activates the

Run dialog box.

Start

+ <M>

Minimizes all open windows that contain Minimize buttons.

Cancels minimization of all windows.

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