Benq Joybook R55 User Manual
Joybook R55 Series User Manual
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Joybook models covered by this manual
This manual contains the information about the following Joybook models:
• Joybook R55 Series
Please note that the actual hardware or software capabilities will vary according to the model you purchased. To determine your Joybook model, please refer to
the label on the packing box, or the printing on your Joybook.
Table of co n tents
Overview...............................................................................................1
About this book ............................................................................. 1
Typographics.................................................................................. 1
Getting started ......................................................................................2
Package contents............................................................................ 2
Getting your Joybook ready for use.............................................. 2
Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook................................. 4
Touring your Joybook .........................................................................7
Front view ...................................................................................... 7
Left side view.................................................................................. 8
Right side view ............................................................................... 9
Bottom view ................................................................................... 10
Indicators ....................................................................................... 11
Using your Joybook ............................................................................. 12
Using the touchpad........................................................................ 12
Using the keyboard........................................................................ 13
Function hotkeys ..................................................................... 13
Windows keys and lock keys................................................... 14
Port replicator (optional accessory) ............................................. 15
Connecting the port replicator ............................................... 15
Removing the port replicator.................................................. 15
Using the built-in wireless LAN function (optional) .................. 16
Using Bluetooth (optional)........................................................... 18
Bluetooth icons........................................................................ 19
Turning Bluetooth on or off ................................................... 19
Connecting a Bluetooth device ............................................... 19
Sending a file to a Bluetooth device........................................ 19
Using BIOS setup .................................................................................21
When and how to use BIOS setup ................................................ 21
Navigating the BIOS setup screen................................................. 22
Info menu ................................................................................ 22
Main menu............................................................................... 22
Advanced menu....................................................................... 22
Security menu...........................................................................22
Boot menu ................................................................................22
Exit menu .................................................................................23
Boot from LAN...............................................................................23
Connecting to external display devices ...............................................24
Connecting to a VGA display device.............................................24
Before connecting your Joybook to a projector .....................25
S-Video output ...............................................................................26
Installing additional memory ..............................................................29
FAQ and troubleshooting ....................................................................32
General............................................................................................32
Battery and power ..........................................................................32
Connection .....................................................................................33
System .............................................................................................34
Display ............................................................................................36
Information on cleaning and battery maintenance............................38
Battery maintenance ......................................................................38
Cleaning your Joybook ..................................................................38
Service and support..............................................................................39
BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ...........................................39
Joybook online registration ...........................................................39
Appendix...............................................................................................40
General safety information ............................................................40
Safety information about the battery ............................................40
Caution texts concerning lithium batteries ............................40
Safety information about the AC adapter .....................................40
Safety information about the modem ...........................................41
Caution .....................................................................................41
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in
private households in the European Union..................................41
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................41
Table of contents iii
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Table of contentsiv
Overview
About this book
This book provides you the main information about various components
in your Joybook and demonstrates how to use them. The following are
the major chapters of this book.
Chapter Title Description
Chapter 1 Overview Introduction to this book.
Chapter 2 Getting started Information about beginning
Chapter 3 Touring your
Joybook
Chapter 4 Using your
Joybook
Chapter 5 Using BIOS setup Information about how to use
Chapter 6 Connecting to
external display
devices
Chapter 7 Installing
additional memory
Chapter 8 FAQ and
troubleshooting
Chapter 9 Information on
cleaning and
battery
maintenance
Chapter 10 Service and
support
Chapter 11 Appendix Important safety information.
to use your Joybook.
Introduction to the hardware
components of your Joybook.
Basic and advanced
information about operating
your Joybook.
the BIOS setup utility.
Information about how to
connect your Joybook to
external display devices.
Offers information about how
to add the memory.
Frequently asked questions
and troubleshooting
information.
Information about cleaning
and battery maintenance.
Joybook service and support
information.
Typo gr aphic s
The usage of notes, tips and warnings is specifically for different
purposes, which are described as follows.
Icon/
Symbol
< > or [ ] Keys on the
Item Meaning
Warning Information mainly to prevent the
Tip Useful information for completing
Note Supplementary information.
keyboard; User
Interface (UI) on
the screen
damage to components, data, or
personal injury caused by misuse
and improper operation or
behavior.
a task.
Indicates a key on the keyboard,
or the UI on the screen. Do not
actually type the symbols
together with the enclosed letters.
Overview 1
Getting started
Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be
different from those shown in this manual.
Package contents
Before using your Joybook for the first time, please check if you have all
the items with you. For details about what should be included in the
package, refer to the package contents label on the accessory box. If any of
the items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer
immediately. Save the packaging in case you need to ship your Joybook
for service.
Getting your Joybook ready for use
1. Installing the battery pack
2. Connecting the power
Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
Connect the power adapter to the power socket on your Joybook.
Turn your Joybook upside down and put it on a soft clean cloth. With the
label side of the battery pack facing down, slide it gently into the battery
compartment until it snaps into place (1). Move the release latch to the
left as shown to lock the battery pack into place (2).
Getting started2
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet and start charging the battery.
Power systems and plug types might vary depending on your country/
region.
• When the battery is charging, the battery indicator appears in amber.
When the charging process is completed, the light goes off.
• For details about the colors and meanings of the indicators, refer to
"Indicators" on page 11.
3. Opening your Joybook
To open your Joybook, slide the latch to the right, and then lift the lid up.
4. Performing initial setup
Press the power button to start up your Joybook, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the initial Windows XP setup.
• The actual operating system pre-installed with your Joybook might
vary. For more information, refer to the Product Specification Label on
the product carton.
• Your Joybook R55 Series only works with Microsoft Windows® XP
Home and Windows® XP Professional editions.
Getting started 3
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 a telephone line to the modem port of your Joybook and dial-up
to the Internet.
Getting started4
Access local area network (LAN) by connecting a network cable to the
LAN port of your Joybook.
Use various PCI Express Cards on the market by inserting one into the
PCI Express 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 to the earphone jack to output sounds.
Connects to a Hi-Fi set, radio, synthesizer, walkman, etc.
Connect a microphone to the microphone jack to record sounds.
Getting started 5
Insert a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD or MMC memory card to
exchange files.
Connect USB peripherals to the USB port of your Joybook.
Connect digital camcorders and high-speed storage equipment to this
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port.
Getting started6
Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or AV device by
connecting it to the S-Video out jack on your Joybook.
Touring your Joybook
Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be different from those shown in this manual.
Front view
(1) Built-in microphone
Receives sounds and voices for recording.
Internet hotkey
Starts up the Internet Explorer Web browser.
E-mail hotkey
Starts up the Outlook Express e-mail client.
Wireless LAN launch button
Enables/disables the wireless LAN.
(3) Tou c h pad
(4) LCD panel
(5) Keyboard
(6) Earphone/SPDIF audio output jack
Can be used to connect to an earphone/headset or external speaker
for playing Joybook audio.
(7) Audio input jack
Can be used to connects to a Hi-Fi set, radio, synthesizer, walkman,
etc.
(8) Microphone input jack
Can be used to connect to a microphone for recording sounds.
(9) IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port
For connecting high-speed peripherals such as digital video cameras
and other consumer electronics devices that use the IEEE 1394
(FireWire) interface.
(2) Power button and quick access buttons
Power
Turns your Joybook on or off.
Touring your Joybook 7
Left side view
(1) Power jack
For connecting AC power supply.
(2) Ventilation holes
For dissipating heat and keeping the computer at an optimal
temperature.
(3) Port replicator port (optional)
For connecting to an optional port replicator to add additional ports to
your Joyboook, such as PS/2, serial, parallel, USB, etc.
Availability of the port replicator port and the port replicator varies by
model. Before using the port replicator, be sure to install the driver in the
port replicator driver CD first.
(4) LAN (Ethernet) port (RJ-45 connector)
Allows Joybook to connect to a 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet network.
Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage
this device.
Touring your Joybook8
(5) VGA port
For connecting external display devices, such as monitors and projectors.
(6) S-Video out jack
Allows Joybook to outputs video signals to a television set or VCR that
has an S-Video in jack via an S-Video cable.
(7) USB 2.0 port
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB interface.
Right side view
(1) Four-in-One memory card slot
Reads a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD or MMC memory card.
(2) PCI Express card slot
This PCI Express Card slot accepts one Type-II PCI Express Card. You
can use it and various PCI Express Cards on the market to further expand
the capabilities of your Joybook.
Insert a PCI Express Card into the slot following the direction indicated
on the card and complete related driver settings.
(3) USB 2.0 port
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB interface.
(4) DVD/CD-RW Combo/DVD-Dual/DVD Super-Multi drive
(Optional)
The type of optical drive varies by model, and the support of disc
types depends on the optical drive that comes with your Joybook.
Supports multi-functional optical module for reading music CDs, VCDs
and DVDs or burning CD-R/CD-RW or DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD+RW/
DVD-RW/DVD-RAM (optional) discs. Discs can be inserted/ejected by
pressing the small ejection button on the drive.
(5) Tray ejection hole
If you wish to open the disc tray when your Joybook power is off, or it
can't be opened using the ejection button, insert a pointed object into the
tray ejection hole next to the ejection button to force open the disc tray.
(6) Modem port (RJ-11 connector)
Accepts an analog telephone line for use with the internal modem.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
(7) USB 2.0 port
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB interface.
(8) Anti-theft lock hole
You can attach a anti-theft lock and cable to this hole to prevent theft.
Touring your Joybook 9
Bottom view
(1) Hard disk drive compartment
Accommodates the hard disk drive of Joybook.
(2) Mini Card slot, Memory expansion slot and CPU
compartment
Accommodates the CPU and memory slot of Joybook. There is also a
Mini Card slot for using an optional Mini Card.
Depending on your model, a Mini Card wireless network card may have
been pre-installed.
(3) Battery retainer A
Secures the battery in place.
Touring your Joybook10
(4) Battery pack
Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected.
(5) Battery retainer B
Secures the battery in place.
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