Benq Joybook P52 User Manual

Name: Benq Joybook P52
Brand: Benq
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Joybook P52 Series User Manual

Welcome

Copyright

Copyright 2006 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.

Disclaimer

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is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TSXT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Joybook models covered by this manual

This manual contains the information about the following Joybook models:

• Joybook P52 Series

Please note that the actual hardware or software capabilities will vary according to the model you purchased. To determine your Joybook model, please refer to the label on the packing box, or the printing on your Joybook.

Table of contents
Overview...............................................................................................	1
About this book .............................................................................	1
Typographics..................................................................................	1
Getting started......................................................................................	2
Package contents............................................................................	2
Getting your Joybook ready for use..............................................	2
Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook.................................	4
Touring your Joybook .........................................................................	8
Front view ......................................................................................	8
Rear view ........................................................................................	9
Left side view..................................................................................	10
Right side view ...............................................................................	11
Bottom view ...................................................................................	11
Indicators .......................................................................................	12
Using your Joybook .............................................................................	13
Using the touchpad........................................................................	13
Using the keyboard........................................................................	14
Function hotkeys .....................................................................	14
Windows keys and lock keys...................................................	15
Using the remote control in QMedia Center ...............................	16
Changing the battery ...............................................................	17
Using the remote control in QMedia XS......................................	18
Using the built-in wireless LAN function (optional) ..................	20
Connecting to a wireless LAN network:.................................	20
Connecting to another wireless LAN network:......................	20
Using Bluetooth (optional)...........................................................	22
Connecting a Bluetooth device...............................................	22
The Bluetooth tray icon ..........................................................	23
Turning Bluetooth on or off from the tray icon....................	23
Sending a file to a Bluetooth device........................................	24
Using BIOS setup .................................................................................	25
When and how to use BIOS setup ................................................	25
Navigating the BIOS setup screen.................................................	26

Main menu ...............................................................................	26
Security menu...........................................................................	26
Boot menu ................................................................................	26
Exit menu .................................................................................	27
Boot from LAN...............................................................................	27
Connecting to external display devices ...............................................	28
Connecting to a DVI-D or VGA display device ...........................	28
S-Video output ...............................................................................	29
Connecting an S-Video cable to the S-Video Out jack..........	29
Adjusting the screen resolution manually ..............................	30
Adjusting TV format selections manually ..............................	31
Installing additional memory ..............................................................	33
FAQ and troubleshooting ....................................................................	36
General............................................................................................	36
Battery and power ..........................................................................	36
Connection .....................................................................................	37
System .............................................................................................	38
Display ............................................................................................	41
Information on cleaning and battery maintenance............................	42
Battery maintenance ......................................................................	42
Cleaning your Joybook ..................................................................	42
Service and support..............................................................................	43
BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ...........................................	43
Joybook online registration ...........................................................	43
Appendix...............................................................................................	44
General safety information ............................................................	44
Safety information about the battery ............................................	44
Caution texts concerning lithium batteries ............................	44
Safety information about the AC adapter.....................................	44
Safety information about the modem ...........................................	45
Caution .....................................................................................	45

Table of contents

iii

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in
private households in the European Union. ................................	45
Declaration of Conformity............................................................	45
Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Latvia,
and Croatia.....................................................................................	46

iv Table of contents

Overview

About this book

This book provides you the main information about various components in your Joybook and demonstrates how to use them. The following are the major chapters of this book.

Chapter	Title	Description
Chapter 1	Overview	Introduction to this book.
Chapter 2	Getting started	Information about beginning
		to use your Joybook.
Chapter 3	Touring your	Introduction to the hardware
	Joybook	components of your Joybook.
Chapter 4	Using your	Basic and advanced
	Joybook	information about operating
		your Joybook.
Chapter 5	Using BIOS setup	Information about how to use
		the BIOS setup utility.
Chapter 6	Connecting to	Information about how to
	external display	connect your Joybook to
	devices	external display devices.
Chapter 7	Installing	Offers information about how
	additional memory	to add the memory.
Chapter 8	FAQ and	Frequently asked questions
	troubleshooting	and troubleshooting
		information.
Chapter 9	Information on	Information about cleaning
	cleaning and	and battery maintenance.
	battery
	maintenance
Chapter 10	Service and	Joybook service and support
	support	information.
Chapter 11	Appendix	Important safety information.

Typographics

The usage of notes, tips and warnings is specifically for different purposes, which are described as follows.

Icon/	Item	Meaning
Symbol
	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	Indicates a key on the keyboard,
	keyboard; User	or the UI on the screen. Do not
	Interface (UI) on	actually type the symbols
	the screen	together with the enclosed letters.

Overview 1

Getting started

Package contents

Before using your Joybook 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 package contents label on the accessory box. 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 for service.

Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be different from those shown in this manual.

Getting your Joybook ready for use

1. Installing the battery pack

2. Connecting the power

Connect the power cord to the power adapter.

Connect the power adapter to the power socket on your Joybook.

Turn your Joybook upside down and put 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 clicks into place.

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet and start charging the battery.

Power systems and plug types might vary depending on your country/ region.

2 Getting started

•When the battery is charging, the battery indicator appears in amber. When the charging process is completed, the light goes off.

•For details about the colors and meanings of the indicators, refer to "Indicators" on page 12.

3. Opening your Joybook

To open your Joybook, slide the latch to the right, and then lift the lid up.

4. Performing initial setup

Press the power button to start up your Joybook, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the initial Windows XP setup.

•The actual operating system that comes with your Joybook might vary. For more information, refer to the Product Specification Label on the product carton.

•Your Joybook P52 Series only works with Microsoft Windows® XP Home and Windows® XP Professional editions.

Getting started

Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook

Connect a VGA-compliant external display device (such as a monitor or projector) to the VGA port of your Joybook.

Connect a DVI-D-compliant external display device (such as a monitor or projector) to the DVI-D port of your Joybook.

Connect a telephone line to the modem port of your Joybook and dial-up to the Internet.

Access local area network (LAN) by connecting a network cable to the LAN port of your Joybook.

4 Getting started

Use various ExpressCard on the market by inserting one into the ExpressCard slot of your Joybook.

Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs or enjoy DVD/VCD movies.

Connect an earphone to the earphone jack to output sounds.

Connect a microphone to the microphone jack to record sounds.

Getting started

Connects to a Hi-Fi set, radio, synthesizer, walkman, etc.

Insert a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, MMC or xD memory card to exchange files.

Connect digital camcorders and high-speed storage equipment to this IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port.

Connect USB peripherals to the USB port of your Joybook.

6 Getting started

Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or AV device that has an S-Video input jack by connecting it to the S-Video out jack on your Joybook.

Connect a DVB-T type TV antenna to enjoy the digital TV feature.

Getting started

Touring your Joybook

Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be different from those shown in this manual.

Front view

Can be customized to open an application.

Customizable quick access button 2

Can be customized to open an application.

Power

Turns your Joybook on or off.

(3)Keyboard

(4)Speakers

(5) Audio Input Jack

Connects to a Hi-Fi set, radio, synthesizer, walkman, etc.

(6) Microphone input jack

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

(7) Earphone/SPDIF audio output jack

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

(1)LCD panel

(2)Quick access and Power buttons

QMedia XS/Internet

When power is off, this quick access button boots up Joybook in QMedia XS mode. While under Windows, this button starts up the Internet Explorer Web browser.

E-mail

Starts up the Outlook Express e-mail client.

Customizable quick access button 1

(8) Remote control reception window

Receives the signal from the remote control supplied with your Joybook.

(9) Touchpad

8 Touring your Joybook

Rear view

(1) DVI-D port

For connecting DVI-D-compliant external display devices that have DVI-D In ports, such as monitors and projectors.

(2)LAN (Ethernet) port (RJ-45 connector)

Allows Joybook to connect to a 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet network.

Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this device.

(3)Modem port (RJ-11 connector)

Accepts an analog telephone line for use with the internal modem.

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

(4) VGA port

For connecting VGA-compliant external display devices that have VGA In ports, such as monitors and projectors.

(5)RF Jack

Connects to a DVB-T type TV antenna.

Only use the specific TV antenna provided with your Joybook to connect to the built-in TV Tuner card.

(6)USB 2.0 port

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

(7) S-Video out jack

Allows Joybook to output video signals to a television set or VCR that has an S-Video In jack via an S-Video cable.

(8)Power jack

For connecting AC power supply.

Touring your Joybook

Left side view

(1) Ventilation holes

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

(2)USB 2.0 port

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

(3) IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port

For connecting high-speed peripherals such as digital video cameras and other consumer electronics devices that use the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface.

(4) / Wireless connection switch

Use this switch to activate/deactivate the wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions.

(5) Five-in-One memory card slot

Reads a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, MMC or xD memory card.

(6) ExpressCard slot

This ExpressCard slot accepts one double-wide or single-wide type ExpressCard. You can use it and various ExpressCard on the market to further expand the capabilities of your Joybook.

Insert the ExpressCard into the slots following the direction indicated on the card and complete related driver settings.

10 Touring your Joybook

Right side view

Bottom view

(1) DVD/CD-RW Combo/DVD-Dual/DVD Super-Multi drive (Optional)

The type of optical drive varies by model, and the support of disc types depends on the optical drive that comes with your Joybook.

Supports multi-functional optical module for reading music CDs, VCDs and DVDs or burning CD-R/CD-RW or DVD+R/DVD-R/ DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM (optional) discs. Discs can be inserted/ejected by pressing the small ejection button on the drive.

(2) Tray ejection hole

If you wish to open the disc tray when your Joybook power is off, or it can't be opened using the ejection button, insert a pointed object into the tray ejection hole next to the ejection button to force open the disc tray.

(1) Battery latch

Secures the battery pack in place.

(2) Battery pack

Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected.

(3) MiniCard slot, memory expansion slot, CPU and hard disk drive compartment

Accommodates the CPU, hard disk drive and memory slot of Joybook. There is also a MiniCard slot for using an optional MiniCard.

Depending on your model, a wireless network card and a TV Tuner card (MiniCard form factor) may have been built in with your Joybook.

Touring your Joybook