Benq Joybook Lite U127 User Manual
Joybook Lite
U127 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 U127 series (DH1202)
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.: 10/12/2010
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 ...............................................................................9
Right side view ..........................................................................10
Bottom view ..............................................................................11
Indicators...................................................................................12
Using your Joybook Lite .............................................................. 13
Using the touchpad................................................................... 13
Using the keyboard ...................................................................15
Function hotkeys ................................................................15
Windows key shortcuts and other keys .............................17
Using built-in wireless connectivity (select models only) ......18
Connecting to a wireless network...................................... 18
Using the built-in webcam .......................................................20
Activating WebCam Companion 3 ...................................20
Using WebCam Companion 3........................................... 21
Switching to different modules.................................... 21
Capturing still images or recording videos .................21
Using the Masque function.......................................... 22
Photo Booth ................................................................. 22
Video chat........................................................................... 22
Using Magic-i Visual Effects.............................................. 22
Adjusting resolution .................................................... 23
Using SRS on Windows 7......................................................... 23
Using BIOS setup ......................................................................... 25
When and how to use BIOS setup........................................... 25
Navigating the BIOS setup screen ........................................... 26
Info menu ........................................................................... 26
Main menu ......................................................................... 27
Advanced menu.................................................................. 27
Security menu..................................................................... 27
Boot menu .......................................................................... 27
Exit menu............................................................................ 27
Recovering your system using QDataTrove............................... 29
Introduction to QDataTrove ................................................... 29
How to launch QDataTrove .................................................... 30
Using QDataTrove in Windows 7 ........................................... 30
Backing up your system ..................................................... 30
Backing up your system into a single file.................... 30
Backing up your system into a disc............................. 31
Creating a restore point ............................................... 31
Restoring your system........................................................ 32
Restoring your system to factory default settings....... 32
Restoring your system to your own backup system
image............................................................................. 32
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Restoring your system from a restore point................32
Reinstalling bundled applications and drivers ............33
Creating recovery discs or Application and Driver DVD .33
Creating a Factory Recovery CD/DVD........................33
Creating a User Recovery CD/DVD ............................34
Creating an Application and Driver DVD ..................34
Creating bootable USB flash disk.................................35
Protecting your Joybook Lite from viruses and other security
threats ........................................................................................36
FAQ and troubleshooting............................................................37
Battery and power .....................................................................37
Connection ................................................................................38
System........................................................................................39
Display .......................................................................................43
Cleaning and battery maintenance ............................................. 45
Battery maintenance .................................................................45
Cleaning your Joybook Lite......................................................45
Service and support...................................................................... 46
BenQ Joybook Lite Global Online Service...............................46
Joybook/Joybook Lite Overseas Regional Warranty (ORW)
online registration.....................................................................46
Appendix....................................................................................... 47
General safety information.......................................................47
Safety information about the battery .......................................47
Safety information about the power adapter...........................48
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users
in private households in the European Union. .......................48
Declaration of Conformity ......................................................49
Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria,
Latvia, and Croatia.................................................................... 50
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
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
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 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 B
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” and “Battery retainer B” to the right as
shown to lock the battery into place (2).
Getting started 3
2. Connecting the power
3. Opening your Joybook Lite
a. Connect the power adapter to the power jack on your
Joybook Lite.
b. 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
blue. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator
lights up in blue.
• For details about the colors and meanings of the indicators,
refer to "Indicators" on page 12.
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, the Power
button indicator then lights up in blue. And then follow the onscreen 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 33 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> + <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)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(7)
(5)
(6)
Front view
No. Front components
(1) Built-in webcam
(2) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel
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 20.
(3) Keyboard
(4) Indicators
Refer to "Indicators" on page 12 for details.
(5) Touchpad
Touring your Joybook Lite8
Refer to "Using the touchpad" on page 13 for
details.
(6) Built-in microphone
Receives sounds and voices for recording.
(7)
Power button
Turns your Joybook Lite on or off.
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) 15-pin D-sub video jack
Connects external display devices, such as
monitors and projectors.
(3)
USB port
Connects peripherals such as mice, digital
cameras and MP3 players that use the USB 2.0
interface.
(4) 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.
Touring your Joybook Lite 9
Right side view
(2)(1) (3) (4)
(5)
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.
Touring your Joybook Lite10
(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.
Bottom view
(1)
(2)
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 Lite 11
Indicators
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)
(3)
Battery indicator
• When the battery is charging, it flashes in amber.
• When the battery is fully charged, it lights up in
green.
• When the battery is in use, the light goes off.
• When the battery is running low, it flashes in red.
No. Indicators
(1)
(2)
Touring your Joybook Lite12
Hard disk activity indicator
Flashes in white when the Joybook Lite is
accessing data in the hard disk.
Wireless LAN (WLAN) indicator
• When WLAN is turned on, it lights up in white.
• When WLAN is turned off, the light goes off.
(4)
Power button indicator
• When the system is on, it lights up in white.
• When the system is in Sleep mode, it flashes in
white.
• When the system is off or in Hibernation mode,
the light goes off.
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.
• To set the touchpad preferences in Windows 7, select Start >
Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
Equivalent to the left button of
an optional external mouse.
Equivalent to the right button
of an optional external mouse.
Using your Joybook Lite 13
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