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Joybook Models Covered by This
Manual
This manual contains the information about the following Joybook models:
• Joybook R23 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.
Before using your Joybook R23 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 to be damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in case you need to
ship your Joybook for service.
Getting Your Joybook Ready for Use
1.Installing the battery
Turn your Joybook upside down and put it on a soft clean cloth. With the label
side of the battery facing up, slide it gently into the battery compartment until it
snaps into place. Move the release latch to the left as shown to lock the battery into
place.
2.Connecting the power
• Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
• Connect the power adapter to the power socket on your Joybook.
• Connect the power cord to a wall outlet and start charging the battery.
The power systems and plug types might vary depending on your country/region.
BenQ Joybook R23 Quick Start Guide1
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.
BenQ Joybook R23 Quick Start Guide2
Expanding the Capabilities of Your Joybook
Connect an external display device (such as a monitor or projector) to the VGA
port of your Joybook.
Connect USB peripherals to the USB 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.
BenQ Joybook R23 Quick Start Guide3
Use various PC cards on the market by inserting one into the PC card slot of your
Joybook.
Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs or enjoy DVD/VCD
movies.
Connect an earphone or microphone to the earphone or microphone jack to output or record sounds.
BenQ Joybook R23 Quick Start Guide4
Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or AV device by connecting it to
the S-Video socket on your Joybook.
Touring Your Joybook
Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be different from those shown in this manual.
Speakers
1
6
1
2
3
Generates sounds from Joybook.
Power Button
2
Turns Joybook on or off.
Keyboard
3
Allows you to input data as well as access various special functions.
Tou c h P a d
4
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 dou-
ble-clicking.
Left and Right Selection Buttons
5
Equivalent to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Top C ov e r S w it ch
6
Locks the top cover and keeps it closed.
7
Built-in Microphone
Receives sounds and voices for recording.
8
987
5
4
9
External Microphone Connector
Connects to a microphone for recording sounds and voices.
Audio Output 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 DVD-Combo/
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 11 for details).
Caps Lock Indicator
Lights up in green when the Caps Lock function is activated (refer to "Function
Hotkeys" on page 11 for details).
Scroll Lock Indicator
Lights up in green when the Scroll Lock function is activated (refer to "Function
Hotkeys" on page 11 for details).
AC Power Indicator
• Lights up in green when the computer is using AC power.
• Flashes green when the computer, using AC power, is in Standby mode.
Battery Power Indicator
• Lights up in green when the computer is using battery power.
• Flashes green when the computer, using battery power, is in Standby mode.
Battery Charge 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 Por t
Allows Joybook to connect to external display devices, such as monitors and projectors.
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 connect 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-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-R/DVD+RW/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 prevent theft.
Battery Charge 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.
Battery Power Indicator
• Lights up in green when the computer is using battery power.
• Flashes green when the computer, using battery power, is in Standby mode.
AC Power Indicator
• Lights up in green when the computer is using AC power.
• Flashes green when the computer, using AC power, is in Standby mode.
Power Jack
Allows Joybook to connect 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
5
1
4
2
3
Hard Disk Drive Compartment
1
Accommodates the hard disk drive of Joybook.
Battery Retainer A
2
Secures the battery in place.
Battery Pack
3
Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected.
Battery Retainer B
4
Secures the battery in place.
Mini PCI Slot, Memory Expansion Slot and CPU Compartment
5
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 gray on the keytop. To perform a desired function, 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 numeric keypad
integrated in the keyboard (indicated by the
light gray shade in the illustration above).