Benq Joybook Lite U122 User Manual

Joybook Lite U122 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 U122 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.: 10/12/2009
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
Getting started with Windows 7.................................................. 15
Turning off Joybook Lite properly or selecting other options15
Using Windows Mobility Center .............................................16
Using your Joybook Lite .............................................................. 17
Using the touchpad................................................................... 17
Using the keyboard ...................................................................19
Function hotkeys ................................................................19
Windows key shortcuts and other keys .............................21
Using built-in wireless connectivity (select models only) ......23
Connecting to a wireless network...................................... 23
Using Bluetooth (optional accessory)......................................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 .......................................... 31
Switching to different modules ................................... 31
Capturing still images or recording videos................. 31
Using the Masque function ......................................... 32
Photo Booth ................................................................. 32
Video chat........................................................................... 32
Adjusting the screen........................................................... 32
Using Magic-i Visual Effects.............................................. 33
Adjusting resolution .................................................... 33
Using SRS.................................................................................. 34
Recovering your system using QDataTrove............................... 36
Introduction to QDataTrove ................................................... 36
How to launch QDataTrove .................................................... 37
Using QDataTrove in Windows 7 ........................................... 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
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
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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
Using BIOS setup .........................................................................44
When and how to use BIOS setup............................................44
Navigating the BIOS setup screen ............................................45
Information menu ..............................................................46
The
Information menu contains information about BIOS
version, CPU data, memory status, etc..............................46
Main menu..........................................................................46
Security menu .....................................................................46
Boot menu...........................................................................47
Exit menu ............................................................................47
Replacing the memory ................................................................. 48
FAQ and troubleshooting............................................................52
Battery and power .....................................................................52
Connection ................................................................................53
System........................................................................................54
Display .......................................................................................58
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
BenQ Authorized Distributors in Turkey ...............................68
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
Getting started with Windows 7
Using your Joybook Lite
Using BIOS setup Information about how to use
Recovering your system using QDataTrove
Introduction to the hardware components of your Joybook Lite
Basic information about Windows 7
Information about operating your Joybook Lite
the BIOS setup utility
Information about using system backup and restore tools
Replacing the memory
FAQ and troubleshooting
Cleaning and battery maintenance
Service and support Information about Joybook Lite
Appendix Important safety information
Information about how to replace RAM memory
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 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
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
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.
• 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.
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 white. And then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial Windows 7 setup.
• Your Joybook Lite U122 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.

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 iv ate th e 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 19 for details. The enabled functions remain on after the
Save mode is deactivated. Yet they will be off if the Power Save mode is activated again.
• In BIOS setup menu, go to to enable the desired function. For more information on BIOS, refer to "Using BIOS setup" on page 44.
Power Save mode, press the <Fn> + <F12>
Power
Advanced > Power save. Select
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> + <F3> 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)
(3)
(6)(5)
(4)
(2)
(7)

Front view

No. Front components
(1) Built-in webcam
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 28.
(2)
(3) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel
(4) Keyboard
(5) Indicators
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(6) Touchpad
(7)
Built-in microphone
Receives sounds and voices for recording.
Refer to "Indicators" on page 13 for details.
Refer to "Using the touchpad" on page 17 for details.
Power button
Turns your Joybook Lite on or off.

Left side view

(1) (2) (3) (4)
No. Left-side components
(1)
(2) Vents
Power jack
Connects AC power supply to power the Joybook Lite and charge the battery.
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)
(4)
15-pin D-sub video jack
Connects external display devices, such as monitors and projectors.
USB port
Connects peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players that use the USB 2.0 interface.
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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.
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(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.
(6)
Anti-theft Kensington lock slot
Attaches to an anti-theft Kensington lock and cable to help prevent possible theft.
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Bottom view

(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 48.
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.
Touring your Joybook Lite12
(4) Speakers

Indicators

(1)
(2) (3) (4) (5) (7)(6)
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.
No. Indicators
(2)
(3)
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.
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.
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(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.
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Getting started with Windows 7

If you are using Windows 7 on your Joybook Lite, you may want to find information about the following topics. Refer to the user manual that is supplied with your operating system, or search from
Help and Support in the Start menu.
• How to set the system region settings, date, and time.
• How to set system administrator and user security logins and settings.
• How to install, setup and run anti-virus software.
• How to name the computer for network identification.
• How to connect to a local network wirelessly or by cable.
• How to connect to another computer over a network and share files.
• How to connect with a network or shared printer.
• How to connect to the Internet.
• How to register Windows and other packaged software.
• How to update Windows with the latest service packs and security patches.
• How to synchronize the system clock with an Internet time server.
• How to locate, download, and install latest system device drivers.
• How to setup scheduled events for system maintenance.

Turning off Joybook Lite properly or selecting other options

To turn off Joybook Lite, click Start > . You can also
click to the right of and choose other options as shown below:
Alternatively, you can customize power settings using the steps below:
1. Right-click the battery meter icon ( or ) in the notification area located in the lower right corner of the desktop, and then click
2. On the
3. Click
Select a power plan screen, click Change plan
settings under the selected plan.
Change advanced power settings.
Power Options.
Getting started with Windows 7 15
4. On the Advanced settings tab, double-click Power
buttons and lid to expand this category.
5. Double-click to expand these items.
6. To specify the action to take when you close the lid of your Joybook Lite or press the Power button, click
Plugged in, and then select the desired setting from the
drop-down list.
Lid close action and Power button action
On battery or

Using Windows Mobility Center

Windows Mobility Center is a convenient location where you can quickly access your Joybook Lite's settings, such as volume, battery status, and wireless network, etc.
To open Windows Mobility Center, press the + <X>
hotkey combination, or do one of the following:
• Click
Start > Control Panel > Adjust commonly used
mobility settings
• Right-click the battery meter icon ( or ) in the notification area located in the lower right corner of the desktop, and then click
(under Hardware and Sound).
Windows Mobility Center.
Getting started with Windows 716

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.
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.
(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.
Equivalent to the left button of an optional external mouse.
Equivalent to the right button of an optional external mouse.
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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 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.
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