Benq Joybook R22 User Manual

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Touring Your Joybook

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

Speakers

Generates sounds from Joybook. Power Button

Turns Joybook on or off. Keyboard

Allows you to input data as well as access various special functions. Touch Pad

You can use the touch pad to conveniently control the cursor on the screen.

• To move the cursor, gently move your finger on the touch pad. The cursor will move accordingly.

• Tap on the touch pad once to execute the same action as clicking on the left button of a

mouse.

• Tap twice to execute the same action as double-clicking.

Left and Right Selection Buttons

Equivalent to the left and right buttons on a m o use.

Top Cover Switch

Locks the top cover and keeps it closed. Built-in Microphone

Receives sounds and voices for recording. External Microphone Connector

Connects to a microphone for recording sounds and voices. Audio Outpu t Connector

Connects to various audio devices, such as earphones or external speakers for outputting sounds and voices from Joybook.

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Indicator Lights

Optical Drive Activity Indicator Flashes green when Joybook is accessing data on the disc in the DVDROM/DVD-Combo/DVD+RW/DVD-Dual drive.

Hard Disk Drive Activity Indicator Flashes green when Joybook is accessing data in the hard disk drive.

Num Lock Indicator Lights up in green when the Num Lock function is activated (refer to "Function Hotkeys" on page 7 for details).

Caps Lock Indicator Lights up in green when the Caps Lock functi on is activated (refer to "Function Hotkeys" on page 7 for details).

Scroll Lock Indicator Lights up in green when the Scroll Lock function is activated (refer to "Function Hotkeys" on page 7 for details).

Wireless Network Indicator Lights up in green when Joybook is ready for wireless network connection. (This function works only if an optional Mini PCI wireless network card is installed.)

Power Indicator

• Lights up in green when Joybook power is on.

• Flashes green when Joybook has been put to the Standby mode.

Battery Indicator

• Lights up in green when the battery is fully charged and connected to AC power.

• Lights up in amber when the battery is being charged.

• Flashes red when the battery is almost completely discharged.

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Left Side View

Ventilation

Holes

VGA Port Allows Joybook to connect to external display devices, such as monitors and projec tors.

For dissipating heat and keeping Joybook at an optimal temperature.

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

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

Ethernet Port Allows Joybook to conn ect to an 10/ 100BaseT Ethernet network.

PC Card Expansion Slot This slot accepts one Type-II PC card. You

can use it and various PC Cards on the market to further expand the capabilities of your Joybook.

Insert the PC Card into the slot following the direction indicated on the card and complete related driver settings according to the documentation of the card.

PC Card Ejection Button Before ejecting a PC card:

1. Quit all PC Card applications and shut down all PC card functions.

2. Push in, then release the PC card eject button, causing it to pop out.

3. When the button has popped out, push it in again to eject the PC card.

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Right Side View

DVD-ROM/DVD-Combo/DVD-Dual Drive (Optional) Supports multi-functional optical module for reading music CDs, VCDs and DVDs or burning CD-R/CD-RW or DVD+R/ DVD+RW discs. The disc tray can be opened by pressing the small ejection button on the drive.

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.

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Rear View

Anti-Theft Lock Hole You can install a cable lock to this hole to pr event theft.

Wireless Network Indicator Lights up in green when Joybook is ready for wireless network connection. (This function works only if an optional Mini PCI wireless network card is installed.)

Power Indicator

• Lights up in green when Joybook power is on.

• Flashes green when Joybook has been put to the Standby mode.

Battery Indicator

• Lights up in green when the battery is fully charged and connected to AC power.

• Lights up in amber wh en the battery is being charge d.

• Flashes red when the battery is almost completely discharged.

Power Jack Allows Joybook to conn ect to AC power.

S-Video Out Allows Joybook to outputs video signals to a television set or VCR via an S-Video cable.

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Bottom View

Hard Disk Drive Compartment

Accommodates the hard disk drive of Joybook.

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Battery Retainer A

Secures the battery in place. Battery Pack

Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected. Battery Retainer B

Secures the battery in place. Mini PCI Slot, Memory Expansion Slot and CPU Compartment

Accommodates the CPU and memory slot of Joybook. There is also a Mini PCI slot for using an optional Mini PCI card. Depending on your model, a Mini PCI wireless network card may have been pre-installed.

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Function Hotkeys

The Fn key located at the lower left corner of the keyboard is used with another key to perform the alternative function of a key. The letter "Fn" and the alternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the keytop. To perform a desired func t ion, first press and hold Fn, then press the other key. For example, to decrease speaker volume, press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F3 key.

Depending on the area where your Joybook is purchased, the keyboard may be different from that shown in this section.

Fn + F1 Switches the wireless network radio on

and off. Upon booting the Joybook, default setting is off.

Fn + F6 Decreases screen brightness. Fn +

NumLk

Activates or deactivates the n umeric keypad integrated in the keyboard (indicated by the

light gray shade in the illustration above). Fn + F3 Decreases speaker volume. Fn + F7 Increases screen brightness. Fn + F4 Increases speaker volume. Fn + F10 Switches Battery Low beep on or off. Fn + ScrLk Activates or deactivates the scroll lock funcFn + F5 Switches display between the screen and

an external monitor , or allows si multaneous display.

If the display mode is set to 256 colors

or lower, or in DOS mode, there will be only two modes available: CRT only and LCD & CRT.

Fn + F11 Switches the screen on or off. Fn + F12 Serves as the standby or hibernate button

that you can define with Windows' Power Management. (refer to "Setting up Fn+F12 Key Function" on page 11 for details)

tion. When activated, the screen moves one

line up or down when you press the up or

down arrow key (h, i).

Scroll Lock does not work in all programs.

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Windows Key Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start button on Win-

Shift + + M

Cancels minimization of all windows.

dows Taskbar.

+ Tab

Makes the next item on the Windows Taskbar active.

+ R

Activates the Run dialog. Application Key

+ E

Opens the My Computer wi ndow for browsing disks and files.

Provides the same function as the right touch pad button, bringing up a contextual pop-up menu.

+ M

Minimizes all windows.

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Getting Started with Windows XP

Your Joybook comes installed with Windows XP, Microsoft's lat est operating system for consumer PCs. The first time you start up your Joybook, Windows XP will ask you a few questions. Answer the questions to ensure that your full rights are protected.

the specification label on the packing carton to determine the correct keyboard type

After you are do ne an sw ering the q ues tions , J oybook will restart and then you will enter Windows XP for the first time. Click Start and select Help and Support in the menu that appears. The Help and Support Center will appear and you can find more information on how to use Windows XP here.

If you are asked to select the type of keyboard and you are not sure, please check

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Using the Battery and Power Related Functions

Charging the Battery

• Charging will not start if the battery's temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above

°C (113°F).

• The charging process will stop and the Power Indicator flashes amber when the battery's temperature gets above 60 may be damaged. Please contact your dealer.

• During charging, do not disconnect the AC adapter before the battery has been fully charged; otherwise you will get a prematurely charged battery.

To charge the battery pack, connect the AC adapter to the computer and an electrical outlet. The Battery Indicator on Joybook lights up in amber to indicate

that charging is in progress. You are advised to keep Joybook power off while the battery is being charged. When the battery is fully charged, the Power Indicator lights up in green.

It takes approximately 3.2 hours to fully charge the Li-Ion battery pack when Joybook is off, and 4.5 hours to fully charge the Li-Ion battery pack when Joybook is on.

After the Joybook has been fully recharged, do not immediately disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter to charge it again. Doing so may damage the battery.

The battery level may automatically decrease due to the self-discharge process (0.21 % per day), even when the battery pack is fully charged (100 %). This happens no matter if the battery pack is installed in the Joybook.

°C (140 °F). If this happen s, the ba ttery pack

Initializing the Battery

You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected.

Initializing is the process of fully charging, discharging, and then charging. It can take several hours.

1. Make sure that the Joybook power is turned off. Connect the AC adapter to fully

charge the battery pack.

2. After the battery pack is fully charged, tur n on th e Joybook . When the BenQ

logo appears on the screen, press F2 to invoke the program.

3. Disconnect the AC adapter and leave the Joybook on until the battery is fully

discharged. The Joybook will shut down automatically.

4. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack.

Checking the Battery Level

Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time, depending on how you are using the Joybook.

You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of Windows. To read the battery level in Windows, click the icon on Windows

Ta skbar. (Click the icon if the computer is using AC power.)

Battery Low Signals and Actions

The Battery Low signal goes off when the battery has approximately 10% (Windows default setting) of its ch ar ge remaining. Joybook gives warning beeps or

messages and the Battery Indicator flashes red to alert you to take actions.

You can set up your threshold and Battery Low signals under Windows.

Immediately save your data upon Battery Low. The remaining operating time depends on how you are using the Joybook.

Always respond to Battery Low by placing your Joybook on Standby or Hibernation mode, turning off the computer, or connecting the AC adapter. If you do not take any action, the computer will automatically hibernate and turn off.

• If you are using a flash PC memory card, do not access the card during batte ry low periods. This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the battery to run out of charge, thus making your access to the card unsuccessful.

• If you fail to save your data when the battery completely runs out of charge, then you lose your data.

Replacing the Battery

• There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the computer manufacturer's optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer's instructions.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.

If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while traveling, you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer and keep it with you in a fully charged state as a backup.

To replace the battery pack:

1. Make sure that the computer is not turned on or connected to AC power.

2. Carefully place the computer upside down.

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3. Slide Battery Retainer A outward to the unlock position.

Battery Retainer A

4. Slide Battery Retainer B to the unlock position and, while still holding the retainer, pull the battery away from its compartment.

Battery Retainer B

5. Fit another battery pack into place and slide Battery Retainer A to the lock position.

Power Management

Your Joybook supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management. The power management feature allows you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving.

With an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows XP, power supply to different computer components is controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time.

• Power to the hard disk is turned off when the hard disk has been idle for a set period.

• Power to the display is turned off when the display has been idle for a set period.

• When you press Fn+F12, close the cover, press the Power button or when the

entire system has been idle for a set period, the Joybook enters Standby or Hibernation mode. The hard disk and display are turned off and the entire system consumes less power.

For detailed information on power management, see Windows Help.

Hibernation

Hibernation is a very useful feature. People frequently open many applications when they use computers. It takes some time to get all these applications open and running, and normally they all have to be closed before the system can be turned off.

When you use the Hibernation feature, you do not have to close the applications. The Joybook stores the state of your operation to a file on the hard disk and then shut down. The next time you turn on your Joybook, you return to exactly where you left off.

Activating Hibernation

1.Right-click on Windows De sktop and the n select Properties from the menu that

appears.

2. In the window that follows, click the Screen Saver tab and then click Power....

3. Click the Hibernate tab and then check the Enable hibernation checkbox.

4. Click Apply, OK.

Setting up Fn+F12 Key Function

You can set up the action Windows performs (standby, hibernation or power off) when you press the Fn+F12 function key combination.

1.Right-click on Windows De sktop and the n select Properties from the menu that

appears.

2. In the window that follows, click the Screen Saver tab and then click Power....

3. Click the Advanced tab and then click to select Stand by, Hibernate, Shut down

or Ask me what to do from the When I press the sleep button on my computer drop-down menu.

4. Click Apply, OK.

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Using BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a layer of software, called firmware, that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that Joybook hardware can understand. The BIOS settings are needed by Joybook to identify the types of installed devices and establish special features.

You can visit http://Support.BenQ.com for latest BIOS updates.

When and How to Use BIOS Setup

You need to use BIOS Setup when:

• You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run BIOS Setup.

• You want to restore the factory default settings.

• You want to modify some spe cific settings according to the hardware.

• You want to modify some specific settings to optimize system performance.

• The BIOS Setup screen shown in this chapter is for your reference only. The actual items or settings on your Joybook may differ.

• The BIOS Setup program may have been updated after the publication of this manual.

• The settings you select in your operating system might override similar settings in BIOS Setup.

To run BIOS Setup, press the F2 key when the BenQ logo appears on the screen during system startup. The logo shows up on the screen for only a few seconds, so you must press the F2 key quickly. The BIOS Setup main screen will appear as follows.

The BIOS Setup screen can be divided into four areas:

• On the top line is the menu bar containing the titles of available menus. Each menu title contains a specific menu.

• The center left column of the menu contains information regarding the current settings of the system. If you open a pull-down menu and selec t an i tem that provides multiple options, the left column will display a submenu where you can make further selections.

• The right column of the menu contains details of the CPU and system memory.

• The bottom lines of the menu provide keyboard instructions for moving around

and making selections. When a men u item is highlighted, more detailed information is given.

Navigating the BIOS Setup Screen

Keyboard information can be found at the bottom of the screen. A brief description of keyboard usage is listed below:

Key Function

Left and right arrow keys (f, g)

Up and down arrow keys (h, i)

Enter

Tab Jumps from one item to another.

Esc

Selects a menu title.

• Selects an item or option.

• Brings up/down the value.

• Brings up the sub-menu when an item with the

arrow sign is selected.

• Opens or closes the option window when an item is selected.

• Exits BIOS Setup.

• Returns to the previous menu if in a sub-menu.

• Closes the options window if one is open.

Main Menu

The main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system.

• Date and Time: sets the system date and time.

• Internal NumLock: sets if you can enter a number when Num Lock is turned off.

When this item is enabled, you can press and hold the Fn key, and then press a

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letter key to enter a number even if Num Lock is turned off. When this item is disabled, you cannot enter a number with the above method. A check mark (D) indicates enabled while underline (_) indicates disabled. Default setting is enabled.

Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu contains the I/O (Input/Output) configuration settings of the system.

Incorrect settings in this menu may cause your system to malfunction. You are advised to keep the default.

• IDE Settings: sets the timing for system hard disk. If the hard disk cannot support the the selected timing , system will choose the available one.

• Shared Memory: sets the shared memory size of the video controller.

This item is for Legacy VGA and SVGA mode only. When under Windows mode, the shared video memory is allocated directly by the VGA driver based on the size of your system memory.

• Burst Mode: allows you to enable or disable memory burst mode. If enabled, memory access speed can be increased, however, the stability of system performance can be effected. A checkmark (D) indicates enabled, while an underline (_) indicates disabled. The default setting is disabled.

• Battery Low Warning Beep: allows you to enable or disable the beep sound when battery is running low. A checkmark (D) indicates enabled, while an underline (_) indicates disabled. The default setting is enabled.

• APIC-IOAPIC Mode: allows you to enable or disable the APIC-IOAPIC Mode for managing system interrupts. A checkmark (D) indicates enabled, while an underline (_) indicates disabled. The default setting is enabled.

Security Menu

The Security menu contains the security settings, which safeguard your system against unauthorized use.

• Set Password: allows you to set the password for your system. When typing the password, first make sure that Num Lock is off, then type your password in the entry fields and press Enter. Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing Enter. If the Enable Password to Power-on sub-item is enabled, the set password is always required to boot the computer.

• Hard Disk Boot Sector: sets if a warning message will appear when the hard disk boot sector (partition table) has been changed. A checkmark (D) indicates enabled, while an underline (_) indicates disabled. The default setting is disabled.

Set this item to disabled before installing an operating system, running Fdisk or Format program. Otherwise, the intended action will fail.

Boot Menu

The Boot menu sets the sequence of the dev ices to be searched for the operating system.

Boot Device: sets the first, second, thir d, and fourth booting device. The system will try to boot from the first device but if it is not available, will try the next boot device.

To select a boot device manually, press the F9 key when the BenQ logo appears on the screen during Joybook startup. The boot menu will appear. Use the up and down arrow keys (h, i) to select a boot device and then press the Enter key to confirm.

If you set all booting options to the same device, then the computer will try to boot from that device only.

Exit Menu

The Exit menu displays ways of exiting BIOS Setup. After finished with your settings, you must save and exit so that the new settings can take effect.

• Save Changes and Exit: saves the changes you have made and exits BIOS Setup. After finished with your settings, you must save and exit so that the new settings can take effect.

• Discard Changes and Exit: exits BIOS Setup without saving the changes you have made.

• Get Default Values: loads factory default values for all the items.

• Load Previous Values: loads previously set values before running BIOS Setup.

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Using the Q-Media Bar and Applications

The Q-Media Bar integrates a number of software applications to enhance the multimedia experience on your Joybook. Click on the

small triangle button and a rotating button bar will appear. From the Q-Media Bar, you can:

Click to start up Internet Explorer and surf the Internet.

Setting Up QMedia Bar

Right-click on the QMedia Bar and a menu will appear on it.

Click to open Outlook Express for accessing e-mail.

Click to open QMusic. You can use QMusic to listen to MP3 or CD music,

burn MP3 music onto a CD (needs optional CD burner), convert and save CD music into MP3 format, or create your personal favorite music album.

Click to start up PowerDVD for playing DVD or movie clips.

Click to open Nero Ex press for burning your favorite music, photos and

files onto CDs.

Click to open Photo Explorer. It allows you to easily create and share your

photos.

Click to view the information about QMedia Bar.

You can:

• Let QMedia Bar appear on top of all open programs by selecting Always on top.

• Close QMedia Bar by selecting Exit.

• Adjust the size of QMedia Bar on the screen by selecting Size and then select an

appropriate size.

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Sending and Receiving E-mail

You can use Outlook Express to send and receive e-mail.

In order to use e-mail, you must have an account with an ISP (Internet service provider) and perform needed software configuration. For detailed information on accounts, p asswords, e-mail servers and other settings, please consult your system administrator/ISP, or contact BenQ Customer Service for help.

1. Open Outlook Expr ess b y cli ckin g on the button on the

QMedia Bar

2. After the Outlook Express application window opens, you can start to write, send and receive email.

For more information on how to use Outlook Express, please consult the on-line Help by clicking Help and then select Contents and Index.

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Getting Online

You can use Internet Explorer to browse web pages on the Internet and access various on-line information.

In order to get online, you must have an account with an ISP (Internet service provider) and perform needed software configuration. For detail ed information on accounts, passwords and other settings, please consult your system administrator/ISP, or contact BenQ Customer Service for help.

1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking on the button on the QMe-

dia Bar.

2. After the Internet Explorer application window opens, enter the address for the web page you wish to view in the Address field and then click Go.

For more information on how to use Internet Explorer, please consult the on-line Help by clicking Help and then select Contents and Index.

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Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections

QMusic is the perfect tool for managing your favorite music collections. You can use it to play music CDs and MP3 files, burn MP3 songs onto CDs, convert audio CD tracks to MP3 format for storage on your hard disk drive, or create custom music compilation. If you also have a BenQ Joybee MP3 digital audio player, you can also use QMusic to update songs in the player quickly and easily.

Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open QMusic.

QMusic Workspace

1 2

4, 5,

6, 7

No. Button/Icon Description

1 Action Buttons

2 Display Area

3 System Buttons 4 Music Library Lists your music file collections.

Used to execute certain actions in QMusic, such as burning a CD, converting songs, stopping the current action, adding songs or playlists..., etc.

Display the status of the action currently being performed.

Controls the QMusic window or opens the on-line Help.

5 My Joybee 6 My Playlists This is the place to store your own music playlists .

MP3 Disc Playl-

ists 8 Media Panel Contains all available media data and playlists. 9Play Buttons

10 Volume Butt on For adjusting playback volume. 11 Status Bar Displays the details of your song list. 12 Song List Displays songs in the media or selected playlist. 13 About QMusic Click to view QMusic version information.

14 Feature Buttons

15 Search Window

This is where you can store the songs to be updated to the Joybee Digital Audio Player.

This is the location where you can arrange the directories for your favorite MP3 music and creation of CD.

Used to control the playback actions or adjust volume when playing music.

Allows you to customize sound effects, setup QMusic or change play modes..., etc.

Allows you to search for a song in your music collection.

Playing a Music CD

1. Insert a music CD into the optical drive of your Joybook.

2. A few seconds later, the songs of the music CD will appear in the Song List.

3. Click the Play Buttons to play the CD.

Creating a Playlist

1. Click Music Lib rary or My Playlists on the Media Panel and then click the button.

2. In the dialog that appears, give the playlist a name and then click OK.

3. Click the playlist you just created and then the button to add songs to the

playlist.

4. In the dialog that appears, browse to select the music files you wish to add and

then click Open.

5. Repeat step 4 if you wish to add more songs to the playlist.

Creating a playlist under Music Library adds actual music files to the list, while creating a playlist under My Playlist only creates shortcuts to the music files. If the music files are deleted, error will occur.

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Converting CD Music into MP3 Format

1. Insert a music CD into the optical drive of your Joybook.

2. The songs on the music CD will automatically appear on the Song List. Clic k t o select the songs you wish to convert, or uncheck the unwanted ones.

3. Click the button. A new playlist named New Album will auto matically be created on the Media P anel belo w M usi c Library , and QMusic will start the con-

version process. Depending on the number of songs you selected, this process may take a while.

4. When the conversion process is completed, you will see the converted songs on the Song List. To change the name of the playlist, right-click on it and select Change playlist name.

Creating an MP3 Music CD

A CD-burner is required for creating an MP3 music CD.

1. Make sure that the CD-burner is ready and there is a blank recordable disc in the burner.

2. Right-click a playlist under Music Library and select Burn MP3 data disc.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed.

For more information on how to use QMusic, please consult the on-line Help by clicking the button.

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Viewing Digital Photographs, Creating Slide Shows and Calendars

Photo Explorer can help you manage your digital photographs and other images, letting you easily view, print, and edit the m, as well as create customized slide shows.

Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open Photo Explorer.

Photo Explorer Workspace

4 Preview Pane

Slideshow Story-

board

Slideshow Tool-

bar

The Preview Pane allows you to preview the image file or play the audio/video file selected in the Browse Pane.

The Slideshow Storyboard helps you create a multimedia slideshow using selected image files, even if these files are located in different folders.

Contains buttons that allow you to deal with the slideshow files.

Viewing Images

1. Locate the desired image fi l e s i n the Directory Tree.

2. Files in the directory you selected will be shown as thumbnails or in a list in the Browse Pane. Select the image you wish to view.

3. The image you selected will be shown in the Preview Pane. Double-clicking in the Preview Pane will open the Viewer window for a closer look at the image.

Creating a Slide Show or Screensaver

Photo Explorer gives you an easy way to create a slideshow/screen saver using y our favorite media files. You can use this feature for demonstrations, presentations, or simply for your own entertainment.

No. Button/Icon Description

The Folder Tree allows you to manage your files

1 Folder Tree

2 Browse Pane

3 Viewer Toolbar

easily. Right-clicking the Folder Tree displays commands for organizing and adding folders to the Favorites List.

The Browse Pane allows you to easily look through files in List or Thumbnail view. Doubleclicking a file opens it in the Viewer (for image files only) or its associated program.

The Viewer toolbar gives you quick access to frequently used commands.

1. Click the Slideshow button on the Viewer Toolbar.

2. In the Browse Pane, select the files you wish to use in your slideshow project. You can use audio, video, and image files.

3. On the Slideshow toolbar, click the Add button or drag selected files to the Slideshow Storyboard. Repeat steps 2 and 3 if necessary (especially when files are located in different folders).

4. Re-order the files by dragging them to another frame or select a file from the storyboard, click the Move button on the Slideshow toolbar then find the

frame where you would like to move the file and click once.

5. Remove selected files from the storyboard by clicking the Remove button on the Slideshow toolbar.

6. Click the Slideshow Options button to apply a transition effect between images and customize the overall appearance of the slideshow.

To make an auto-running slideshow (for computer playback), set a constant image duration in Default duration. Otherwise, to allow manual control of the slideshow, select Control manually with keyboard or mouse.

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7. To set different display durations and add sound annotation to individual images, select the image(s) in the Slideshow stor yboard and the Slideshow

Options button.

8. To add background music starting at a certain image in the slideshow, drag and drop the file(s) beneath the desired image in the Slideshow Storyboard. Each time you add music, be it single or multiple selected files, the selected music will be inserted as a single clip beneath the range of images it will play alongside with.

Repeat the above process to add more background music to various parts of the slideshow.

If the duration of a music clip is shorter than the total duration of the range of images which it was applied to, the music will continuously be replayed until its corresponding images have all been displayed. To avoid replaying music, you can synchronize the duration of images with the duration of the music by checking both durations first before adding music.

• To append more music files to a music clip, hold down the Ctrl key and drag

selected files from the Browse Pane onto the starting image of the music clip.

• To move a music clip to another image, drag it to the desired image.

If the image already had accompanying music, the transferred clip will totally replace it.

9. Click the Show button to preview the slideshow with the present settings.

10. When you are satisfied with the slide order, click the Save button, then define a name and location to save the slideshow file (*.UES).

11. Depending on the purpose of your slideshow, there are different methods of preparing the file for viewing:

• The slideshow can be viewed at an y time on y our J o ybook b y double -clic king on

the (*.UES) file you created i n step 10.

• Click the Package button to copy all the files used in the slideshow to a sepa-

rate folder where they can be easily accessed so you can e-mail the entire show to a friend or relative that also uses Photo Explorer.

• Click the Export button to create a Web Slideshow that can be uploaded to a

Web server, or packaged in a self-extracting EXE file, so it can be e-mailed to a friend or relative (Photo Explorer is not needed by the recipient).

• Click the Screen Saver button to use your slideshow as a screen saver.

The screen saver that you create is linked to the files you selected to make it. Moving or deleting these files breaks the links, so that the screen saver w ill not function properly.

Making a Calendar

1. With a thumbnail selected in the Browse Pane, click Tools on the Viewer Toolbar and then select Calendar.

2. In the Calendar dialog box, from the Template section, select a page layout either Portrait or Landscape .

3. Select the calendar template that you prefer.

4. Move any of the calendar elements (month, year, etc.) by selecting and then dragging it to a position you prefer.

5. Resize any of the elements by selecting it then dragging any of the nodes located at the corners and along the sides of the element's boundi ng b ox.

6. Adjust the font type, style and color for each of the different elements by clicking the Font and Color button. In th e Font and Color d ia l og b ox, select the element that you would like to modify by selecting it in the Text Preview window or from the Item drop-down menu.

7. Now you can choose to output your calendar in different ways:

• Click the Print Setup button to configure your printer. Click Print to send the

current calendar to your printer as a print job.

• Click Wallpaper to set the current calendar as your Windo ws Deskt op Wallpaper.

• Click To Clipboard to send the current calendar to the clipboard so you can

open it in another program such as an image-editing program, where you co uld further enhance the calendar.

8. Click Close to exit the Calendar dialog box.

For more information on how to use Photo Explorer, please consult the on-line Hel p by clicking Help and then select Ulead Photo Explorer Help.

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Watching DVD/VCD Movies

Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open PowerDVD. With PowerDVD, you can watch DVD/VCD movies or play music with your Joybook.

When PowerDVD is opened, a control panel and a movie window will appear on the screen.

Power DVD Control Panel

Control Buttons

No. Button/Icon Description

1 Snapshot Captures video content as bitmap image files. 2Full Screen

Go up/AB

Repeat

4 Repeat Repeats titles, chapters, songs, etc. 5 Add Bookmark Adds bookmarks for specific DVD scenes. 6 Go to Bookmark Directly goes to bookmarked scenes. 7 Karaoke Switches among karaoke modes. 8 Next Angle Switches among available angles if any.

Next Audio

Stream 10 Next Subtitle 11 Menu Accesses all available DVD menus.

12 Configuration Configuration settings are all located here.

456789101112 13 14 15

Switches to full screen and back to windows mode.

Goes up to previous section when navigating DVD title menu selections. Sets points for AB repeat function during playback.

Switches among available audio streams. Switches among available subtitles during play-

back.

13 Select Source Selects media source for playback. 14 Eject Ejects discs from the optical drive. 15 Help Accesses online help. 16 Volume Control Increase, mute or decrease volume. 17 Step Backward Goes to previous frame. 18 Backward Scan Fast rewinds the media at different speeds. 19 Previous Returns to previous chapter. 20 Play Plays media. 21 Next Jumps to next chapter. 22 Forward Scan Fast forwards the media at different speeds. 23 Stop Stops playback. 24 Pause Pauses playback. 25 Step Forward Goes to next frame.

Display

No. Button/Icon Description

1 Current Media Type Displays the current media type. 2 Current Shuffle Mode Display s the current shuffle mode. 3 Current Repeat Mode Displays the current repeat mode. 4 Current Audio Mode Displays the current audio mode.

Current Subtitle Lan-

guage Current Audio Lan-

guage 7 Current Title Displays current title. 8 Current Chapter Displays current chapter. 9 Elapsed Time Displays elapsed time.

10 Playback status Indicates current playback status.

678

Displays the current subtitle language.

Displays the current audio language.

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Region Code Settings

Most of the DVD titles in today's markets are governed by a regional code that divides the world into six separate regions. This ensures maximization of revenues for motion picture studios' theatrical and home releases, which times and dates vary from region to region.

1. Open Power DVD and insert the DVD you wish to play into the optical drive.

2. Upon inserting your DVD, note the dialog box. Click OK.

3. After the region has been set, this dialog box will no longer prompt you unless an encod ed DVD title from another regi on is inserted.

PowerDVD will only allow you to set the regional settings five times until the regional code is fixed. Subsequently, playback of DVD titles will be specific to one region. Some DVD titles may not be region-specific.

Basic Operations

Playing a DVD

1. Open Power DVD, insert your DVD disc and click the Play button. Be sure that the source is correct. If not, click the Select Source button and choose the right drive.

2. A warning message or copyright information will appear depending on the DVD title. Usually, this content cannot be skipped over.

3. After the promotional content, y ou will be presented with the main menu. W ith your mouse, select by clicking once. The DVD will begin playing.

4. If necessary, use the Control Buttons to access the various playback functions.

Playing a VCD/SVCD

1. Open Power DVD and insert the VCD/SVCD you wish to play into the optical drive. Be sure that the source is correct. If not, click the Select Source button and choose the right drive.

2. Click the Play button. The VCD/SVCD will begin playing. Depending on the VCD/SVCD title, some may offer a title menu. Depending on your title, the on screen menu selection can be clicked on directly or use the Number Pad to select.

3. If necessary, use the Control Buttons to access the various playback functions.

Playing Media Files

The simplest way to play media files is to drag and drop a file directly onto the PowerDVD c ontr ol panel or movie window. This includes all media file types that are supported by PowerDVD and playlist formats (.m3u and .pls).

1. Open PowerDVD and open the Windows Explorer (or any folder).

2. Browse to find the file you wish to play, click it, drag it over to the PowerDVD control panel or movie window, and then drop it.

3. If necessary, use the Control Buttons to access the various playback functions.

Playing an Audio CD

1. Open PowerDVD, insert the Audio CD you wish to play and click the Play button.

2. To change your Audio CD playlist, click the Menu button during playback or during pause mode. By default, your playlist will duplicate all the tracks available on your Audio CD from the left window. Click Clear to clear your playlist or Reset to return to the default setting.

3. Select tracks and click Add to add to your Playlist. For selecting multiple tracks, press the Ctrl key when selecting or press the Shift key to select tracks in a row.

4. Click OK when you are finished.

For more information on how to use PowerDVD, please refer to the on-line Help by clicking the Help button.

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Burning CD/DVDs Using Nero Express

The Nero Express software that comes with your Joybook allows you to burn different types of data to CD or DVD by simply following the easy step-by-step instructions.

Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open Nero Express.

To use the CD/DVD burning function, your Joybook must be equipped with a DVDCombo/DVD+RW/DVD-Dual Drive.

1. Insert a blank CD or DVD+R/DVD+RW disc into the DVD-Combo/DVD+RW/

DVD-Dual Drive of your Joybook.

2. According to the type of disc you wish to burn, click the DVD or CD button located at the upper right part of the dialog.

3. Take burning an MP3 music CD/DVD as an example, move the cursor onto the icon , and then click Make Audio CD that appears underneath.

5. Browse to select the music files in the dialog that appears and then click Add. Repeat this step if you want to burn more music files onto the disc.

6. When you are done selecting files, click Finished.

4. In the window that follows, click Add.

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7. The total selected file size will be calculated and displayed by a blue bar at the bottom part of the window. If the blue bar goes over the dotted red line, you have to delete some files from the selected files list by right-clicking a file and select Delete. Click Next.

8. The following window will appear. Select the correct drive to use, and then specify the name of the disc and writing speed, number of copies..., etc. Click Burn.

9. Nero Express will start burning files onto the disc.

10. When the burning process has been carried out successfully, the following dialog will appear. Click OK.

11. Click Next.

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12. You can now choose to burn another disc with the same selection of files again, burn a disc with different files, enter Cover Designer to design the cover for the disc you just burned or save the setting of this disc for future use. Or, you can simply click Exit to exit Nero Express.

For more information on how to use Nero Express, please consult the on-line Help by clicking the icon on the Nero Express welcome window and then select

Help Topics.

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Wireless Magic - Using the Built-In Wireless Network Function

If your Joybook is equipped with a wireless network card, you can access Ethernet network wirelessly without the constraints of network cables.

At home or in the office, you need an access point, which serves as an air station to make transmission possible. Ou tdoors in places such as in co ffee shops or library, you can inquire the service personnel about an account.

When travelling by air, please be sure to turn off wireless networking to avoid any possible risks to flight safety.

• You can use the Ralink wireless network configuration (RaConfig) utility or the standard configuration tool of the Windows system to setup and connect to a wireless network. For more information about how to use the RaConfig utility,

double-click the icon on Windows Taskbar and then click the Help button in the window that appears.

• The description below illustrates the steps necessary for setting up and connecting to a wireless network using the standard configuration tool of the Windows system.

1. Make sure that yo u are locat ed within the wireless network service area and y ou

have already obtained the user name and password for accessing such network from the service provider.

2. Press the Fn + F1 hotkey combination several times until the Wireless Network

Indicat or lights up in green.

3. Double-click the icon on Windows Taskbar.

4. In the window that follows, click Change advanced settings...

5. Click the Wireless Networks tab, and then check the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings checkbox. Click Add.

6. Enter the SSID and network key provided by the network administrator or those specified by the documentation of your access point, and then click OK.

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7. Click View Wireless Networks.

8. In the window that follows, the available wireless network connection detected by Joybook will appear. Click a wireless network in the window and then click Connect.

When Joybook is connected to a wireless network, the signal strength and connection status will appear on Windows Taskbar.

To set up a wireless network connection to an access point in your home or office, please refer to the documentation of the access point for necessary pr ocedures and settings.

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Connecting to External Display Devices

Connecting to a VGA Display Device

When giving a presentation, you can output Joybook's video signal to an external display device, such as a projector or monitor. Press the Fn + F5 hotkey combination to switch between Joybook's own screen and the external display device, or use simultaneous display.

Monitor

Projector

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S-Video Output

The S-Video Out port allows you to output display signals to a television set or VCR for viewing or recording. To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Turn off Joybook and connect it to the TV or VCR using an S-Video cable.

2. Turn on Joybook, right-click on Windows Desktop and select Graphic options, Output, TV in the menu that appears.

VCR

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Installing Additional Memory

You can replace the existing memory module with a higher-capacity one. Before you upgrade or replace memory, please check on the BenQ web site to determine the module which can be used, or contact BenQ distributor or customer service center. It is recommended that you take your Joybook to the BenQ distributor or customer service center for the upgrade or memory replacement.

The memory of you r Joybook can be extended to up to 1 GB.

Please follow the steps below to consult the FAQ information and find out

the types of BenQ certified memory modules for your Joybook:

1. Connect to BenQ On-line Service and Support (http://Support.BenQ.com).

2. Click Download Center.

3. Click to select Joybook from the Select Product drop-down menu, and select Manual from the Select Download type drop-down menu.

4. Click Query.

5. Click BenQ Certificated RAM/HDD Module that appears below.

1. Turn off Joybook, and disconnect the AC adapter. Turn Joybook over.

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Slide Battery Retainer A outward to the unlock position.

Battery Retainer A

Battery Retainer B

3. Slide Battery Retainer B to the unlock position and, while still holding the

Retainer, pull the battery away from its compartment.

4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the Mini PCI Slot, Memory Expansion Slot and CPU Compartment cover.

5. Open the cover.

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6. Align the memory module with the slot, and then insert it. When inserting, pay attention to the direction of the memory module.

8. Replace the cover, and use a screwdriver to secure it with the screws.

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7. Gently push the free edge downwards until the module locks into place.

9. Place the battery on its original position and then slide

lock position

. Connect the AC adapter . When you start Joybook, it will automatically

Battery Retainer A to the to the

test and configure the new memory.

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Recovering Your System

Should your system become unstable and you wish to restore it to its original state or make a backup, you can do so following either of the methods below:

1. The Windows System Restore tool

2. The Quick Recovery function of your Joybook

3. The supplied Recovery CDs It is recommended that you try the Windows System Restore tool before attempt-

ing the other 2 options.

System recovery is a data destructive process. You should backup all data and applications prior to restoring. Please make sure your system is connected to AC Power before continuing.

Using the Windows System Restore Tool

1. Start your Joybook to Windows.

2. Insert Recovery CD Disc 1 into the optical drive.

3. The Windows System Recovery tool will appear on the screen automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

Using the Quick Recovery Function

Your Joybook provides you with a Quick Recovery method from its hard drive. To recover using the quick recovery method:

1. Restart your Joybook.

2. During the restart process, press the F10 key when you see "F10 to Recover" on the upper left part of the screen. A language selection men u will appear . Clic k to select the language you prefer.

3. The following options will then appear on the screen. Use the touch pad or Tab key to make your selection and then press the Enter key to confirm.

This process will ERASE ALL data in your system drive (C:) and restore the system to default factory configuration: restores the system disk (C:) of your Joybook to its original, factory preload state.

If this option is selected, all programs you installed or data you saved on drive C: will be erased. However, data on drive D: will not be affected.

To backup all data in your system drive (C:) to drive (D:), please click "Next". Please make sure your system is connected to AC Power before continuing: back up all data on drive C: to drive D:. Click Next and the following options will appear:

Start creating backup files. First please check your drive D: for sufficient free spac e and the disk format must be FAT32. If you already have an old backup file on drive D:, then the backup file will be replaced: start backing up all data on driv e C: to drive D:.

• Old backup data will be overwritten by a new one.

• Before you select this option, make sure that there is enough space on drive D: for storing the backup data and the disk format of drive D: is FAT32. For example, to back up 6GB data on drive C: to drive D:, you need at least 3GB free space on drive D:. You can follow the steps below to check the used or available space and disk format of drive C: and D:.

1. Click the Start button and then select My Computer.

2. Right-click on the C: or D: drive icon and then select Properties from the menu

that appears.

• Do not delete the file Mysystem.pqi in the MyBackup folder in drive D:. Otherwise the backup data will be deleted.

Restore all data to system drive (C:) from the backup data in drive D:: restore drive C: using the backup data from drive D:.

• The default partitioning of your Joybook’s hard disk is as follows: 60% of the total space for the C: disk, 2 GB for the hidden partition and the rest to the D: disk.

• The Quick Recovery data is stored in the PQSERVICE partition on the hard disk drive. Do not delete this partition, or the Quick Recovery function will become unavailable. If this happens, please contact your local BenQ service center for help.

Do not delete this partition

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Using the Recovery CDs

• All programs you installed or data you saved on drive C: will be erased. However, data on drive D: will not be affected.

• Recover using the Recovery CDs will cause the Quick Recovery function to become unavailable. If this happens, please contact your local BenQ service center for help. Besides, you will also need to install the device driver s manuall y from Recovery CD Disc 2.

• Do not remove the Recovery CD when recovery is in progress.

• Make sure that the system is not in hibernation mode before using the Recovery CDs.

1. Restart your Joybook.

2. When Joybook starts up, press the F9 key to enter the Boot Menu during Power-

On Self-Test (POST) while the BenQ Joybook logo is being displayed.

3. Insert the Recovery CD Disc 1 into the CD-ROM drive.

4. Select CD-ROM/DVD from Boot Menu using the up and down arrow keys (h,

i) and press the Enter key.

5. Then system will boot from the Recovery CD and you will see the Quick Restore

screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

6. When you finish the recovery process, remember to remove the Recovery CD.

Reinstalling Software or Driver

To install/reinstall the software or driver, you can find the source files on the Recovery CD Disc 2.

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FAQ and Troubleshooting

The following are descriptions of situations that you may encounter during use of the Joybook, along with basic troubleshooting steps. If you are not able to resolve the issue, immediately contact a BenQ ser vice center for assistance.

General

What is Joybook? What are the differences between Joybooks and traditional notebooks?

BenQ calls it Joybook, because BenQ has combined entertainment and stylish design with traditional notebook's functions. For example, enhanced 3D processing power for gaming and movie viewing. With Joybook, you will be able to enjoy the most exciting audio and visual experience ever!

What is a Wireless LAN (WLAN)? A WLAN is a type of Local Area Network (LAN) that uses high frequency radio

waves rather than wires to communicate and transmit data among nodes. It is a flexible data communication system implemented as an extension to, or as an alternative for, a wired LAN within a building or campus.

What is IEEE 802.11b/g? IEEE 802.11b is a technical specification issued by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronic Engineers (IEEE) that defines the operation of 2.4 GHz, 11 Mbps/ 54Mbps, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs).

Battery and Power

My Joybook won't start up with the battery installed?

• Make sure the battery is properly installed.

• Make sure that the battery is fully charged. If this does not work, consult your

BenQ dealer.

is 1.5 to 3 hours. Again run time will vary on applications being used and individual notebooks.

What should I do with the battery if I will not use my Joybook for a longtime? Recharge the battery or discharge it to about 40% full, and then store it in a dry

place at about 15°C to 25°C. Extremely high or low temperature will shorten the life of battery.

When charging the battery, the battery indicator on Jo ybook suggest s that the battery is fully charged. When I check it from the Power Manager in Windows, the battery level is only about 95%-99%. Why?

It is the result of the battery protection design of Joybook. When the battery indicator on Joybook is off, it means that the battery has reached a saturated voltage: 95%-99%. At this moment, the voltage difference detected by Joybook is very small, so it will reduce the charging current to pr event overcharging the battery with excess current or voltage, which will damage the battery. Moreover, in order to protect the battery from exposing to high voltage and current for a long time during charging, the battery has been equipped with a protection circuit that will charge the battery at low current in the final phase.

How come my Joybook is not fully charged even after a full night charge? Make sure that the Joybook is receiving power. Is the cord plugged in correctly?

When the battery is instal l ed in the computer and it is properly plugged in to an AC outlet, check to see if the battery level icon is showing a charge sign. If this does not fix the problem, the battery, the power source in the notebook, or the AC power cord may be defective. Consult your BenQ dealer for help and maintenance.

What should I do if the battery gets hot in my Joybook? Take the battery out and let it cool down. If the problem persists once it is inserted

back into the Joybook, the battery could be defective and it may need to be replaced.

What should be the run time of a battery? Run time will vary on individual Joybooks, based on the application programs

being used (i.e. high graphics, games), the number of times data is saved or retrieved from the hard drive and/or optical drive, the memory of notebook, and chemistry and capacity of the battery. A “realistic” average run-time for a battery

Why is it that my battery Life seems to last shorter and shorter on a full recharge? It is natural for Lithium (L-ion) batteries to decrease in capacity with the number

of time s they have been recharged. In other words, t he more times you have recharged your battery, the lower the battery capability drops. Therefore, it is normal for your battery to have a shorter operation time over time.

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How to prolong the life of the battery?

• Avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for the battery than one deep one.

• Although memory-free, apply a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges to calibrate batteries with fuel gauge. Running down the battery in the equipment does this. If ignored, the battery level icon will become increasingly less accurate. The battery life will not be affected.

• Keep the battery cool. Avoid placing it in a hot car. For prolonged storage, keep the battery at a 40% recharge level.

• Consider removing the battery from the Joybook when running on AC power.

Joybook will not start up, even though the power button was pressed. Check the power indicator.

• If it is not lit up, Joybook is not being supplied by power-either from an external power source via the AC adapter or from the battery. Make sure that the AC adapter is correctly inserted into the power jack of Joybook and a working electrical socket, and allow the battery to begin charging.

• If the power indicator lights up in green, the J oybook is being supplied normally with power, meaning that the problem lies elsewhere.

• If you have added any hardware (memory for example), check if it has been installed correctly.

• It is possible that certain operating system files are damaged or missing. If so, you ma y need to fir st back up all y our data and th en use the r estor e CD that came with the Joybook to return the its software to original state.

Connection

My modem does not connect at 56K speed? Several factors can af fect connection speed, such as line noise, number of people

connecting/connected to your ISP, and the age and condition of the telephone lines. A 56K modem does not guarantee all connections at 56K; rather it offers the ability to connect at up to 56K speed.

Can't connect to the Internet with the built-in network interface on Jo ybook? Check if the network has a fixed MAC address. Contact your network administra-

tor for further solutions.

When connecting to a local network with Joybook, the connection is unstable.

The instructions below will guide you through the troubleshooting process.

1. Right-click My Computer and select Properties, Hardware, Device Manager.

2. Double click Network adapters. When the name of the network adapter of J oybook appears, double-click on it.

3. The Properties window will pop up. Click the Advanced tab, and then click the Link speed & duplex item on the left.

4. Select the appropriate mode ac c ording to the settings of your LAN service from the Value drop-down menu on the right, and then click OK.

• If the situation persists, use the Fn+F1 function key combination to turn off

wireless network function to reduce interference of different network connection modes.

I have problem setting up wireless network. Please follow the instructions below to resolve the problem:

• Have you enabled the wireless LAN function of the Joybook? Remember to use

the Fn + F1 function key combination to enable it.

• Click the Start button and select Control Panel, Network and internet Connec-

tions, Network Connections and then double-click Wireless Network Connections. Make sure the connection status is connect ed and with appropriate signal strength. If you do not see the connection status, make sure your wireless device is set up correctly so your Joybook can pick up the signal.

• Make sure that your wireless router or access point is broadcasting the SSID.

Refer to your wireless device’ s documentation for enabling this broadcasting feature.

• If you are doing it correctly, right click on the wireless connection icon on

the System Tray located at the lower right corner of the Desktop and select View available wireless network and you should see the SSID that your wireless hub or device is broadcasting. If not, call your w irel e ss device (router or access point) manufacturer to get support on how to enable this broadcasting feature.

System

How should I resolve the "Low on Disk Space" or "Out of Disk Space" error messages?

Windows uses disk space for operations such as caching and virtual memory. The Joybook may not run reliably if the hard drive’s free disk space drops under 100MB or 200 MB (for window XP). The following instructions will help you free up the disk space.

1. Click Start and then My Com puter.

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2. Right click the hard drive icon and then select Properties.

3. Observe how much free space is on the hard drive.

4. To free up hard drive space, click Disk Cleanup and follow the instructions that follow to proceed.

How do I update the driver? Please visit BenQ on-line product support (http://Support.BenQ.com) to search

for updated sound driver software.

My system is running very slow. How can I improve performance?

• System resources are the amount of memory and hard drive space that your Joy-

book can use and can degrade over time slowing the computer. However, you still can improve the system performance by using the methods below:

• Close all open programs not being used. Use software program that are abso-

lutely necessary.Try running virus scans and other tools when away from the desk. Closing software program that are not necessary helps window perform more efficiently.

• Prevent background software programs from loading. As software programs

load the small icons on the System Tray, they will be running in the background and each one consumes valuable system resources. You can follow the steps below to prevent application programs from running when Windows launches:

1. Click the Start button and then select Run....

2. Type “msconfig” in the Open field. This will open the system configuration utility.

3. Click the Startup tab and then uncheck any task that is unwanted.

4. Click OK and restart the Joybook.

• Remove programs from the Startup folder. Removing programs from the Star-

tup folder also helps to prevent programs from running when Windows starts up. To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Right click anywhere in the open area on the Desktop and sele ct New, Folder. Give the folder a name. This folder will be used later.

2. Right click the Start button and then select Open. A folder named Programs will appear in the Start Menu window.

3. Double click the Programs folder and then the Startup folder.

4. Right click any icon in the folder and then select Properties. The information about the icon will appear. this will help you to judge if the program is necessary to be left in the Startup folder.

5. Select unwanted program icons, right click on them and select Cut.

6. Close the open windows to return to the windows desktop.

7. Open the folder created in step 1.

8. Select the Edit and Paste commands in the folder window. The icons that were cut from the Startup folder are now placed in the folder.

9. Restart the Joybook. The programs removed from the Startup folder will no longer run when Windows starts. However, you can still run them by double clicking their icons in the folder created in step 1.

• Empty the Recyc le Bi n. You can free up disk space by clearing files you no lon ger

need from the Recycle Bin. To do so, right-click the Recycle Bin icon on the Desktop and select Empty Recycle Bin.

• Delete temporary files and directories. This will increase hard disk space and

reduce the time Window takes to access the hard drive. It will also help to solve problems associated with spooling print job.

1. Close all running programs.

2. Click the Start button and select All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Cleanup.

3. Check the typ es of files yo u want to del ete (tempor ary file s are safe to delete).

4. Click OK.

• Use the Scan Disk and Defragment functions. The Scan Disk function checks a

hard drive for errors, while the Disk Defragment function takes all the scattered bits of program data and groups them back together in the front of the drive.

To run Scan Disk in Windows XP:

1. Click the Start button and then select My Computer.

2. Right-click the hard d rive’s icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Tools tab and then the Check Now button.

4. Check all check boxes in the dialog that follows.

5. Click Start, Yes.

6. Restart the computer. It may take a long time to complete.

To run Disk Defragmentation in Windows XP:

1. Close all running software programs.

2. Right-click the hard d rive’s icon and select Properties.

3. Click the Tools tab and then the Defragment Now button.

4. Click to select a drive and then click the Defragment button. It may take a long time to co mplete.

If Disk Defragmenter start itself over and over, it means that some hidden background software program is still accessing the hard drive. Restart the computer and try again.

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USB devices quit working unexpectedly in Microsoft Windows XP. This is because USB devices such as camera, scanners. or printer loses its connec-

tion and stops working unexpectedly. Please follow the steps below to resolve the problem.

1. Click Start, and right click My Computer.

2. Click Properties and then Hardware.

3. Click Device Manager.

4. Double-click the Universal Serial Bus Controllers branch to expand it.

5. Right-click USB Root Hub, and then click Properties.

6. Click Power Management.

7. Deselect Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each USB Root hub.

9. Click OK, and then close Device Manager.

Why does the keyboard and/or palm rest get warm? Typically, the Joybook tends to be slightly warm. The location of the processor is

typically underneath the keyboard and since heat rises, the keyboard may slightly get warm. There is no need to be concerned. However, since your computer has a thermally controlled fan, when the CPU and/or internal temper a tu re of the notebook reaches a certain temperature level, the fan is turned ON and stays ON until the temperature drops to a pre-defined level.

The U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M keys on my Joybook are coming up as numbers instead of letters?

The number keys are enabled. Press the NumLk (Number Lock) key once to disable the number lock function, and the letters will return to nor mal.

There is no sound coming from the speakers. Check the following:

• The speakers may have been muted. Look at the volume control (speaker icon) on the Windows Taskbar to see if mute has been set. If so, turn off the mute.

• Use the Fn + F4 hotkey combination to increase volume.

• An earphone or external speakers may be connected to the audio-out jack, auto-

matically turning off the computer's internal speakers.

CD or DVD does not function. Please verify the following:

• Joybook is turned on, and th e CD or D VD di scs ar e properly inserted in the center of the disc tray in the optical drive.

• The disc tray is closed.

• The CD or DVD is not bent or badly scratched.

• Noise fr om the optical drive when the disk plays shows that the optical drive may

be deformed, and the computer needs to be repaired. If the disk tray does not open after the Eject button is pressed, insert a pin into the Emergency Eject hole to force the tray out.

DVD movies will not play. The region code of the DVD inserted must match that of the DVD playback soft-

ware used. This region code can be set up to five times. If you have not reached this limit, a prompt will appear that will allow you to change the region code of the software to match that of the move. Otherwise, you can only play back DVDs with the same region code as the last DVD played back suc cessfully.

Why is the hard drive capacity displayed by the OS be different from its nominated capacity?

Most users may have discovered that the capacity of a 10GB hard drive will become 9GB when displayed from the OS; and 20GB become 19GB, 40GB become 38GB..., etc. The bigger the capacity, the bigger the difference. It is because hard drive makers and OS developers calculate hard drive capacity in different ways. As a result, the nominated capacity is differe nt from the exact capacity

displayed by the OS.

Calculation of hard drive capacity by drive makers

1GB=1,000MB 1MB=1,000KB 1KB=1,000 byte

Calculation of hard drive capacity by OS developers

1GB=1,024MB 1MB=1,024KB 1KB=1,024 byte

Example of a 40GB hard drive:

Calculation by drive makers Calculation by OS developers

40GB=40,000MB =40,000,000KB =40,000,000,000byte

40GB=40,960MB =41,943,040KB =42,949,672,960byte

Exact capacity of a 40GB hard drive displayed in the OS: 40,000,000,000÷1024÷1024÷1024=37.2529 (GB). Furthermore, when you partition a hard drive, the system will reserve some space

on the drive for system files. Therefore, the total capacity of a hard drive displayed by the OS will never be the same as its nominated capacity.

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I hear noise when connecting an earphone to Joybook. The instructions below will guide you through the troubleshooting process.

• Connect the earphone to other devices, such as a radio to see if you can still hear that noise. If the noise persists, the earphone may be out of order.

• If you can hear the noise only when inserting, it is the result of high instantaneous current. It is a normal phenomenon.

1. Right click the icon on the System T ra y locat ed at the lo w er right co rner of

the screen, and select Adjust Audio Properties.

2. Click the Audio tab and click the Volume button of Sound playback.

3. Check the Mute all checkbox of all items except those of Volume Control and

Wave. If the noise stops, it is an OS problem. You can recover the OS using the Recovery CDs that come with your Joybook. Remember to back up your data before starting the recovery process.

How can I reduce the wearing of the screen spindle when I open the screen? We suggest that you open and close your screen gently and slowly with both

hands. Apply force evenly on both hands to reduce spindle wearing and prevent deformation or breaking of spindle due to une ven force applicati on.

Display

There is nothing visible on the screen. Check the power indicator.

• If it is not lit up, no power is being supplied to Joybook. Connect the AC adapter and restart Joybook.

• If it is lit up in amber, Joybook has entered sleep mode in order to conserve power. Simply pressing the power button should return Joybook to normal operating mode.

• If it is lit up in blue, Joybook is being supplied normally with power. There are two possible causes for the problem.

• The screen's brightness may be set too low. Use the Fn + F7 hotkey combination to increase the brightness.

• The display mode may be set to use an external display. Use the Fn + F5 hotkey combination to switch the displ ay mode to use Joybook' s own LCD panel or to use simultaneous display.

• Use the Fn+F5 function key combination to set external video signal enabled.

• Refer to the user's manual of the external monitor to check the settings.

• Connect the cable to the J o ybook and re boot the system. I f there is no disp la y on

the external monitor after system reboot, connect Joybook to a standard VGA monitor and wait until you can se e things properly on that VGA monitor. Then connect the target display to Joybook again.

• Check if y ou ha ve connect ed devices t o both the S-V ideo an d VGA output on the Joyboo k. If yes, disconnect the d evice connected to the S-Video output on the Joybook to enable normal signal output from the VGA output. In general, if you have connected devices to both S-Video and VGA output on the Joybook, the SVideo output will be selected in first priority.

How can I judge if my LCD panel is out of order and what should I do if it happens?

If your Joybook cannot display images at the default resolution, please visit the BenQ website to download and update the latest Joybook display drivers.

Contact your BenQ dealer if either of the following phenomena occurs:

• The screen shakes when the system started up normally.

• Fonts displayed on the screen are unclear and strange codes appear.

• There is no display when the hard drive is running norma l ly.

• Colors on the screen are strange and turn into white.

• Vertical or horizontal lines appear on the screen.

• When playing back a media file using Windows Media Player, the frame speed is

abnormal.

• The sound changes while the screen remains the same when playing games.

When I connect the Joybook to an external monitor, the display is abnormal. The instructions below will guide you through the troubleshooting process.

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Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance

Safety

When setting up or operating your Joybook, please pay special attention to the following:

1. Keep this manual in a safe place for easy reference when needed.

2. Make sure to follow all instructions and warnings related to the system.

3. Place Joybook on stable, level surface, and ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.

4. Do not expose Joybook to rain or excess humidity, and keep it away from liquids (such as beverages, faucets, and so on).

5. Do not expose Joybook to direct sunlight, and keep it away from sources of heat (such as radiators, space heaters, stoves, and so on).

6. Do not expose Joybook to heavy impacts or strong vibrations. When closing the computer, do not use excessive force.

7. Do not place Joybook in environments where the temperature is below 0 or above 50 .

8. Do not place the computer in the area of strong magnetic fields.

9. Use an appropriate electrical outlet, and make sure that no heavy objects are placed on the AC adapter or power cord.

10. The AC adapter is a high-voltage component. Do not attempt to repair it on your own. If it becomes damaged, please contact an authorized BenQ distributor or service center.

11. Make sure that the modem port is used only with a regular analog phone line. Do not connect a digital phone line to the modem port, as this will cause damage to the modem.

Battery Maintenance

1. Fully charge/discharge battery up to 4 cycles before achieving full capacity of a

new battery.

2. Fully discharge and then fully charge the batter y every two to three weeks for

battery conditions.

3. Remove from the device and stored in a cool, dry, clean place if the battery will

not be in use for a month or longer and recharge the battery after a storage period.

4. Do not short-circuit. A short-circuit may cause severe damage to the battery.

5. Do not drop, hit or otherwise abuse the battery as this may result in the expo-

sure of the cell contents, which are corrosiv e.

6. Do not expose the battery to moisture or rain.

7. Keep battery away from fire or other sources of extreme heat. Do not incinerate. Exposure of battery to extreme heat may result in an explosion.

8. Do not use AC adapters other than the one prov i ded with the Joybook.

9. Do not place the battery within reach of children.

10. Follow the local laws governing the disposal of batteries. As far as possible, submit used batteries to be recycled.

11. Use of improper batteries, or attempting to disassemble a battery, may result in explosions. Follo w vendor recommendations in using batteries of the identical or equivalent type as replacements for worn-out batteries.

Cleaning Your Joybook

When cleaning Joybook, follow these steps:

1. Turn off Joybook, disconnect the AC adapter, and remove the battery.

2. Use a damp cloth to wipe the outer surface of the computer. Do not apply liquid or spray cleaners directly on the Joybook.

3. Do not use cleaners containing alcohol or acetone. Instead, use cleanin g flui ds specially formulated for LCD screens.

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Service and Support

BenQ Joybook Global Online Service

Welcome to BenQ Joybook Global Online Service (http://Support.BenQ.com). In order to ensure you an enjoyable experience with your Joybook, the following supports are provided so you can get assisted whenever and wherever you are.

• Warranty: Global warranty information of your Joybook product. For local warranty information, pl eas e r e f er t o th e l ocal warranty documentation in the package.

• Download Center: Drivers, documentations and additional software fo r keepi ng your Joybook up-to-date.

• FAQ: Contains answers to frequently asked questions about Joybook as well as additional tips.

• Contact Center: Here you can directly contact BenQ Customer Service for answers and advice to your questions. You can also obtain the information about the BenQ service stations in your country.

• Forum: An open space where you can post your questions and suggestions, or if you will, answer the questions raised by other Joybook users.

You can also send your queries by e-mail directly to: Suppor t@BenQ.com.

Joybook Online Registration

1. Refer to the illustration below to locate the 24-digit product serial number on the bottom side of your Joybook and write it down.

Serial number

2. Connect to http://global.BenQ.com/service

3. Click Register Now to begin with registration and follow the instructions on the screen to proceed.

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Benq Joybook R22 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual