BenQ Joybook Lite U121 Eco User Manual
Joybook Lite
U121 Eco Series
User Manual
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Joybook Lite models covered
by this manual
This manual contains the information about the following
Joybook Lite model:
• Joybook Lite U121 Eco Series (DH1200)
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.: 5/18/2009
Table of Contents iii
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
Saving power of your Joybook Lite...................................... 5
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
Using your Joybook Lite .............................................................. 15
Using the touchpad................................................................... 15
Using the keyboard ...................................................................17
Function hotkeys ................................................................17
Windows key shortcuts and other keys .............................19
Using built-in wireless connectivity (select models only) ......21
Connecting to a wireless network...................................... 21
Using Bluetooth (available on select models) .........................23
Connecting to a Bluetooth device......................................23
Sending a file to a Bluetooth device................................... 26
Using the built-in webcam .......................................................28
Activating WebCam Companion 3 ...................................28
Using WebCam Companion 3 .......................................... 29
Switching to different modules ................................... 29
Capturing still images or recording videos................. 29
Using the Masque function ......................................... 30
Photo Booth ................................................................. 30
Video chat........................................................................... 30
Using Magic-i Visual Effects.............................................. 30
Adjusting resolution .................................................... 31
Using SRS.................................................................................. 31
Using BIOS setup ......................................................................... 32
When and how to use BIOS setup........................................... 32
Navigating the BIOS setup screen ........................................... 33
Main menu ......................................................................... 33
Advanced menu.................................................................. 34
Security menu..................................................................... 34
Boot menu .......................................................................... 34
Exit menu............................................................................ 35
Recovering your system using QDataTrove............................... 36
Introduction to QDataTrove ................................................... 36
How to launch QDataTrove .................................................... 37
Using QDataTrove in Windows XP ........................................ 37
Backing up your system ..................................................... 37
Backing up your system into a single file.................... 37
Backing up your system into a disc............................. 38
Creating a restore point ............................................... 38
Restoring your system........................................................ 39
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Restoring your system to factory default settings .......39
Restoring your system to your own backup system
image .............................................................................39
Restoring your system from a restore point................39
Reinstalling bundled applications and drivers ............40
Creating recovery discs or Application and Driver DVD .40
Creating a Factory Recovery CD/DVD........................40
Creating a User Recovery CD/DVD ............................41
Creating an Application and Driver DVD ..................41
Creating bootable USB flash disk.................................42
Protecting your Joybook Lite from viruses and other
security threats ..........................................................................43
Replacing the memory .................................................................44
FAQ and troubleshooting............................................................48
Battery and power .....................................................................48
Connection ................................................................................49
System........................................................................................50
Display .......................................................................................54
Cleaning and battery maintenance ............................................. 56
Battery maintenance .................................................................56
Cleaning your Joybook Lite......................................................56
Service and support...................................................................... 57
BenQ Joybook Lite Global Online Service...............................57
Joybook/Joybook Lite Overseas Regional Warranty (ORW)
online registration.....................................................................57
Appendix....................................................................................... 58
General safety information.......................................................58
Safety information about the battery .......................................58
Safety information about the power adapter...........................59
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by
users in private households in the European Union. ............. 59
Declaration of Conformity ...................................................... 60
Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria,
Latvia, and Croatia.................................................................... 61
Overview 1
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
Introduction to the hardware
components of your Joybook
Lite
Using your Joybook
Lite
Information about operating
your Joybook Lite
Using BIOS setup Information about how to use
the BIOS setup utility
Recovering your
system using
QDataTrove
Information about using system
backup and restore tools
Replacing the
memory
Information about how to
replace RAM memory
FAQ and
troubleshooting
Information about frequently
asked questions and
troubleshooting
Cleaning and battery
maintenance
Information about cleaning and
battery maintenance
Service and support Information about Joybook Lite
service and support
Appendix Important safety information
Overview2
Typographics
The usage of notes, tips, and warnings in this manual is
specifically for different purposes, which are described as
follows:
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 Windows XP.
In this book, the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in
condensed form, for example:
Start > Help and Support. The
Control Panel options mentioned are organized by the default
category view.
Icon/
Symbol
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.
< > or [ ] Keys on the
keyboard; User
Interface (UI)
on the screen
Indicates a key on the
keyboard, or the UI on the
screen. Do not actually type
the symbols together with
the enclosed letters.
Getting started 3
Getting started
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
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).
Depending on the model of your Joybook Lite, the appearance
may be different from the illustrations shown in this manual.
Battery retainer A
Getting started4
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 power cord to a power outlet. The
Joybook Lite will automatically start charging the
battery.
3. Opening your Joybook Lite
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, the Power
button indicator then lights up in white. And then follow the
• 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 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.
Getting started 5
on-screen instructions to complete the initial Windows XP
setup.
Saving power of your Joybook Lite
Your Joybook Lite features a Power Save mode that allows you
to save power by decreasing backlight brightness and switching
off certain functions and devices quickly.
To a ct iva te th e
Power Save mode, press the <Fn> + <F12>
hotkey combination. By default, the following functions and
devices will be switched off immediately.
• Wireless LAN (WLAN)
• Bluetooth
• 3G connection
• Webcam
In addition, the following settings will be changed at the same
time as preset in BIOS setup menu.
• Backlight brightness
• CPU throttling (which decides the frequency scaling of the
CPU and conserves power if the percentage is decreased)
If you intend to keep some functions or devices on during
Power Save mode, do one of the following:
• Press the hotkey combinations to activate the designated
functions manually. Refer to "Function hotkeys" on page 17
for details. The enabled functions remain on after the
Power
Save mode is deactivated. Yet they will be off if the Power
Save mode is activated again.
• In BIOS setup menu, go to
Advanced > Power save. Select
to enable the desired function. For more information on
BIOS, refer to "Using BIOS setup" on page 32.
• Your Joybook Lite U121 Eco 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
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 40 for details.
Getting started6
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.
Connect USB peripherals to the USB ports of your Joybook Lite.
Insert a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MMC, and SD
memory card following the direction indicated on the card to
exchange files.
Pay attention to the plug direction when making the following
connections. Incorrect direction may cause damage to the
device.
To switch to the external display device or simultaneous
display, press the <Fn> + <F3> hotkey combination.
Getting started 7
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.
Touring your Joybook Lite8
Touring your Joybook Lite
Front view
(1)
(3)
(6)(5)
(4)
(2)
(7)
No. Front components
(1) Built-in webcam
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 28.
(2)
Built-in microphone
Receives sounds and voices for recording.
(3) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel
(4) Keyboard
(5) Indicators
Refer to "Indicators" on page 13 for details.
(6) Touchpad
Refer to "Using the touchpad" on page 15 for
details.
(7)
Power button
Turns your Joybook Lite on or off.
Touring your Joybook Lite 9
Left side view
(1) (2) (3) (4)
No. Left-side components
(1)
Power jack
Connects AC power supply to power the Joybook
Lite and charge the battery.
(2) Vents
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.
(3)
15-pin D-sub video jack
Connects external display devices, such as
monitors and projectors.
(4)
USB port
Connects peripherals such as mice, digital
cameras and MP3 players that use the USB 2.0
interface.
Touring your Joybook Lite10
Right side view
(2)(1) (3) (4) (5) (6)
No. Right-side components
(1) Four-in-One memory card slot
For a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD or
MMC memory card.
(2)
Audio output jack
Connects to an earphone/headset or external
speaker for playing the Joybook Lite audio.
(3)
Microphone input jack
Connects to a microphone for recording sounds.
This jack is for 3.5mm analog audio plugs. It accepts
both mono and stereo plugs.
(4)
USB port
Connects 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.
Touring your Joybook Lite 11
(6)
Anti-theft Kensington lock slot
Attaches to an anti-theft Kensington lock and
cable to help prevent possible theft.
Touring your Joybook Lite12
Bottom view
No. Bottom components
(1) Battery pack
Supplies power to the Joybook Lite when external
power is not connected.
(2) Battery retainers
Secure the battery in place.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(3) Memory expansion slot 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 44.
(4) Speakers
Touring your Joybook Lite 13
Indicators
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 mode,
the light goes off.
(1)
No. Indicators
(2)
Wireless LAN (WLAN)/Bluetooth indicator
• When WLAN is turned on, it lights in blue.
• When Bluetooth is turned on, it lights up in
amber.
• When both WLAN and Bluetooth are turned on,
it lights up in purple.
• When both WLAN and Bluetooth are turned off,
the light goes off.
(3)
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.
(2) (3) (4) (5) (7)(6)
Touring your Joybook Lite14
(4)
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.
(5)
Hard disk/SSD activity indicator
Flashes in blue when the Joybook Lite is
accessing data in the hard disk or/and SSD.
(6)
Caps Lock indicator
Lights up in blue when the <Caps Lock> key is
enabled.
(7)
Num Lock indicator
Lights up in blue when the <Num Lk> key is
enabled.
Using your Joybook Lite 15
Using your Joybook Lite
Using the touchpad
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.
• 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.
(1)
(2) (3)
No. Component Function
(1) Touchpad Moves the pointer, selects or
activates items on the screen.
(2) Left touchpad
button
Equivalent to the left button of
an optional external mouse.
(3) Right touchpad
button
Equivalent to the right button
of an optional external mouse.
• 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.
Using your Joybook Lite16
Function Left
touchpad
button
Right
touchpad
button
Touchpad
Select Click once. -- Tap once.
Execute Click twice
quickly.
-- Tap twice
quickly.
Drag Click once
and hold the
item, and
then use
your finger
on the
touchpad to
drag.
-- Tap twice
quickly and
hold the
item, and
then move
your finger
on the
touchpad to
drag.
Display
the
contextual
menu
-- Click once. --
• 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 17
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> Opens function hotkeys online help. <Fn> + <F8> Decreases volume.
<Fn> + <F2> Puts your Joybook Lite into Sleep mode. <Fn> + <F9> Increases volume.
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