Benq Joybook R23 User Manual

Joybook R23 Series User's Manual
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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.
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Table of Cont e n t s
BenQ Joybook R23 Quick Start Guide....................................................................1
Package Contents .............................................................................................. 1
Getting Your Joybook Ready for Use............................................................... 1
Expanding the Capabilities of Your Joybook .................................................. 3
Touring Your Joybook .............................................................................................5
Indicator Lights ................................................................................................. 6
Left Side View.................................................................................................... 7
Right Side View ................................................................................................. 8
Rear View........................................................................................................... 9
Bottom View...................................................................................................... 10
Function Hotkeys.............................................................................................. 11
Getting Started with Windows XP ..........................................................................13
Using BIOS Setup.....................................................................................................14
When and How to Use BIOS Setup ................................................................. 14
Navigating the BIOS Setup Screen ................................................................... 14
Main Menu ................................................................................................. 15
Advanced Menu ......................................................................................... 15
Security Menu ............................................................................................ 15
Boot Menu.................................................................................................. 15
Exit Menu ................................................................................................... 15
Using the Q-Media Bar and Applications...............................................................16
Setting Up QMedia Bar..................................................................................... 16
Sending and Receiving E-mail.......................................................................... 17
Getting Online................................................................................................... 17
Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections......................... 18
QMusic Workspace.................................................................................... 18
Playing a Music CD.................................................................................... 18
Creating a Playlist....................................................................................... 18
Converting CD Music into MP3 Format.................................................. 19
Creating an MP3 Music CD ...................................................................... 19
Viewing Digital Photographs, Creating Slide Shows and Calendars.............. 20
Photo Explorer Workspace........................................................................ 20
Viewing Images .......................................................................................... 20
Creating a Slide Show or Screensaver ....................................................... 20
Making a Calendar ..................................................................................... 21
Watching DVD/VCD Movies ........................................................................... 22
PowerDVD Control Panel ......................................................................... 22
Region Code Settings.................................................................................. 23
Basic Operations ......................................................................................... 23
Burning CDs/DVDs Using Nero Express......................................................... 25
Protecting Your Joybook from Viruses and Other Security Threats.............. 27
Wireless Magic - Using the Built-In Wireless Network Function ..................28
Connecting to External Display Devices.................................................................30
Connecting to a VGA Display Device ..............................................................30
S-Video Output .................................................................................................31
Installing Additional Memory .................................................................................32
Using the Battery and Power Related Functions ....................................................35
Charging the Battery.......................................................................................... 35
Checking the Battery Level................................................................................ 35
Battery Low Signals and Actions....................................................................... 35
Replacing the Battery.........................................................................................35
Power Management........................................................................................... 36
Hibernation........................................................................................................36
Activating Hibernation..............................................................................36
Setting up Fn+F12 Key Function............................................................... 36
Recovering Your System ..........................................................................................37
Using the Windows System Restore Tool ........................................................37
Using the Quick Recovery Function................................................................. 37
Using the Recovery CDs....................................................................................38
Reinstalling Software or Driver..................................................................38
FAQ and Troubleshooting .......................................................................................39
General ............................................................................................................... 39
Battery and Power .............................................................................................39
Connection ........................................................................................................40
System ................................................................................................................41
Display................................................................................................................ 43
Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance .................................45
Safety ..................................................................................................................45
Battery Maintenance .........................................................................................45
Cleaning Your Joybook .....................................................................................45
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Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in
private households in the European Union. .................................................... 45
Service and Support ................................................................................................. 46
BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ..............................................................46
Joybook Online Registration............................................................................. 46
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BenQ Joybook R23 Quick Start Guide

Package Contents

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
Fn + F3 Decreases speaker volume. Fn + F7 Increases screen brightness.
Fn + F4 Increases speaker volume. Fn + F10 Switches the speakers on and off. Fn + ScrLk Activates or deactivates the scroll lock func-
Fn + F5 Switches display between the screen and
an external monitor, or allows simultaneous 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 and 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 36 for details).
tion. When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow key (, ).
Scroll Lock does not work in all pro­grams.
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