Benq Joybook S31V User Manual

Joybook S31V Series User Manual

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Joybook models covered by this manual

This manual contains the information about the following Joybook models:

• Joybook S31V Series

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

Table of contents

Overview...............................................................................................1

About this book ............................................................................. 1

Typographics.................................................................................. 1

Getting started......................................................................................2

Package contents............................................................................ 2

Getting your Joybook ready for use.............................................. 2

Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook................................. 4

Touring your Joybook ......................................................................... 7

Front view ...................................................................................... 7

Left side view.................................................................................. 8

Right side view ............................................................................... 9

Bottom view ................................................................................... 10

Rear view ........................................................................................ 10

Indicators ....................................................................................... 11

Getting started with Windows Vista ...................................................12

Turning off your Joybook properly.............................................. 12

Using Windows Mobility Center.................................................. 13

Using your Joybook ............................................................................. 14

Using the touchpad........................................................................ 14

Using the Wireless button............................................................. 15

Using the keyboard........................................................................ 16

Function hotkeys ..................................................................... 16

Windows keys and lock keys................................................... 17

Using built-in wireless connectivity (available on selected

models)........................................................................................... 18

Connecting to a wireless network:.......................................... 18

Using Bluetooth (available on selected models).......................... 19

Connecting to a Bluetooth device........................................... 19

Sending a file to a Bluetooth device........................................ 21

Using QMedia Bar ......................................................................... 22

Introduction to QMedia Bar......................................................... 22

Setting up QMedia Bar.................................................................. 22

Using QEye (available on selected models) ..................................23

Using WebCam Companion...................................................23

Main screen ........................................................................23

Capturing images or recording videos..............................24

Monitoring.........................................................................24

Video conferencing............................................................ 24

Using QShot (available on selected models).................................25

Capturing real-time images from QEye.................................. 25

Capturing still images from movies ........................................25

Capturing desktop images.......................................................25

Capturing still images from DTV programs...........................25

Changing the location of the media folder .............................25

Using BenQ Surround ...................................................................25

Using AVerTV (available on selected models) ............................. 27

Using your DTV with AVerTV 6 for the first time ................27

Navigating DTV with the AVerTV control panel ..................27

Using BIOS setup .................................................................................29

When and how to use BIOS setup.................................................29

Navigating the BIOS setup screen .................................................30

Main menu ...............................................................................30

Security menu...........................................................................30

Boot menu................................................................................31

Exit menu .................................................................................31

Boot from LAN...............................................................................31

Recovering your system .......................................................................32

Using QDataTrove .........................................................................32

Launching QDataTrove:..........................................................32

Backing up your files: ........................................................32

Recovering your backup files: ...........................................33

Restoring your backup image:...........................................33

Restoring your Joybook to factory default settings:.........33

Recovering your system using the supplied discs.........................33

Table of contents iii

Step 1: Reinstalling a clean copy of Windows Vista .............. 33

Step 2: Reinstalling drivers...................................................... 34

Step 3: Reinstalling applications ............................................. 34

Protecting your Joybook from viruses and other security

threats ............................................................................................. 34

Connecting to external display devices ...............................................35

Connecting to a VGA display device ............................................ 35

S-Video output............................................................................... 36

Adjusting video standards manually ...................................... 37

Installing additional memory ..............................................................38

FAQ and troubleshooting....................................................................41

General ........................................................................................... 41

Battery and power.......................................................................... 41

Connection..................................................................................... 42

System............................................................................................. 43

Display............................................................................................ 46

Information on cleaning and battery maintenance............................47

Battery maintenance ...................................................................... 47

Cleaning your Joybook.................................................................. 47

Service and support..............................................................................48

BenQ Joybook Global Online Service........................................... 48

Joybook online registration........................................................... 48

Appendix ..............................................................................................49

General safety information............................................................ 49

Safety information about the battery............................................ 49

Caution texts concerning lithium batteries............................ 49

Safety information about the AC adapter .................................... 49

Safety information about the modem .......................................... 50

Caution..................................................................................... 50

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users

in private households in the European Union. ............................ 50

Declaration of Conformity............................................................ 50

Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria,

Latvia, and Croatia......................................................................... 51

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

Overview

Getting started

Touring your Joybook

Getting started with

Windows Vista

Using your Joybook

Using BIOS setup

Recovering your

system

Connecting to

external display

devices

Installing additional

memory

FAQ and

troubleshooting

Information on

cleaning and battery

maintenance

Service and support

Appendix

Introduction to this book.
Information about beginning to use your

Joybook.
Introduction to the hardware components

of your Joybook.
Basic information about Windows Vista.

Basic and advanced information about
operating your Joybook.

Information about how to use the BIOS
setup utility.

Information about using system recovery
tools.

Information about how to connect your
Joybook to external display devices.

Information about how to add additional
RAM memory.

Information about frequently asked
questions and troubleshooting.

Information about cleaning and battery
maintenance.

Joybook service and support information.
Important safety information.

Typ og ra phics

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

damage to components, data, or
personal injury caused by misuse
and improper operation or
behavior.

Tip Useful information for completing

a task.

Note Supplementary information.

Indicates a key on the keyboard,
keyboard; User
Interface (UI) on
the screen

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 the illustrations 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 inside 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

Battery retainer A

2. Connecting the power

The battery pack is shipped with low charge from the factory. Connect to
the power source and start to charge your battery. You can still use your
Joybook while the battery is charging.

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 battery retainer A to
the left as shown to lock the battery pack into place (2).

Getting started2

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The Joybook will automatically
start charging the battery.

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

• When the battery is charging, the battery indicator appears in amber.
When the battery is fully charged, the light goes off.

4. Performing initial setup

• The battery pack is shipped with low charge from the factory.

• For details about the colors and meanings of the indicators, refer to

Indicators" on page 11.

"

3. Opening your Joybook

Gently lift up the latchless lid that allows you to open the case easily.

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

• Your Joybook S31V Series works best with Windows Vista™ Home
Basic, Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Windows Vista™ Business, or
Windows Vista™ Ultimate. Installing other operating systems that have
not been tested is not recommended, and may not only void your
warranty but also affect the functionality of your Joybook.

• The actual operating system that comes with your Joybook may vary.
For details, refer to the Product Specification label on the product
carton.

Getting started 3

Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook

Connect an external display device (such as a monitor or projector) to the
15-pin mini D-sub video socket of your Joybook.

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

Getting started4

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

Insert an ExpressCard/34 module or ExpressCard/54 module to further
expand the capabilities of your Joybook.

Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs and enjoy

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movies or music.

Connect a microphone to the microphone socket to record sounds.

Connect an earphone to the earphone socket to output sounds.

Insert a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, MMC, or xD memory
card following the direction indicated on the card to exchange files.

Getting started 5

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

Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or AV device that has an
S-Video Input socket by connecting it to the S-Video Out socket on your
Joybook.

Unless you intend to use the sound reproduction output of the built-in
Joybook speakers, you will also need to separately connect the Joybook
audio output socket to an appropriate sound reproduction device.

Connect USB peripherals to the USB port of your Joybook.

Getting started6

Connect a DVB-T type TV antenna to the RF socket (available on
selected models) to enjoy the digital TV feature.

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

Tour i n g your Joyb ook

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

Front view

S31V

(1) Built-in camera (QEye)

A 1.3 megapixel built-in camera (QEye) that allows you to hold a video
conference, capture images, or record videos. For details, refer to "

QEye (available on selected models)" on page 23.

(2) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel
(3) Built-in microphone

Receives sounds and voices for recording.

(4) Speakers

Using

(5) Five-in-One memory card slot

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

(6) Microphone input socket

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

This socket is for standard analog audio using 3.5mm mono plugs only.

(7)

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

SPDIF (Sony-Philips Digital Interface Format) is a fibre optic digital audio
outlet for ‘Mini Optical’ 3.5mm plugs. It shares a common socket in the
Joybook with a standard analog audio outlet for 3.5mm stereo plugs.

• To activate SPDIF, go to Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and select

• Supported digital audio formats: DTS, Dolby Digital, and Microsoft WMA

(8) Wireless button

Press this button to activate/deactivate wireless devices like Bluetooth and
WLAN. Make sure this button is “ON” before using <Fn>+ <F12>. For
details, refer to "

Earphone/SPDIF audio output socket

Sound. Select SPDIF Interface under the Playback tab, click Set Default,
and then click OK.

Pro Audio.

/

Using the Wireless button" on page 15.

(9) Tou c hp a d
(10) Keyboard
(11) Power and quick access buttons

Power

Turns your Joybook on or off.

QShot
Allows you to capture desktop images, still images from movies and
DTV programs, and real-time images from QEye, in one touch. For
details, refer to "

25.

BenQ Surround
Allows you to turn on or turn off SRS TruSurround XT in your Sound
Manager in one touch.

Using QShot (available on selected models)" on page

Touring your Joybook 7

Left side view

(1) Power socket

For connecting AC power supply to power the Joybook and charge the
battery.

(2) 15-pin mini D-sub video socket

For connecting external display devices, such as monitors and projectors.

(3) S-Video Out socket

Allows the Joybook to output video signals to S-Video capable devices,
such as a television set or VCR.

For details, refer to "S-Video output" on page 36.

(4)

Allows Joybook to connect to a 10/100/1000Mbps fast Ethernet
1000BASE-T network.

Please be careful to avoid plugging a RJ-11 phone cable connector in the
RJ-45 port. This will damage the LAN port. They look similar, but the RJ­45 connector is wider than the RJ-11 connector, and has more
conductors.

Touring your Joybook8

LAN (Local Area Network) port (RJ-45 connector)

(5) USB ports

For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB 2.0 interface.

(6) 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.

(7) ExpressCard slot

This ExpressCard slot accepts two formats of the standard ExpressCard
modules: ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54. The ExpressCard/34
module is characterized by its 34 mm width, and the ExpressCard/54
module is characterized by its 54 mm width. You can use an ExpressCard
to further expand the capabilities of your Joybook.

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

Right side view

S31V

S31V

(1)

Modem port (RJ-11 connector)

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

• To reduce the risk of fire, ensure that your phone cable is of adequate
capacity and approved for use with your local telecommunications
supplier.

• This is the only telecommunications modem port on the Joybook.
Please be careful to avoid plugging a narrow RJ-11 phone cable into the
similar looking but wider RJ-45 LAN port on the left side of the
Joybook.

(2) DVD/CD-RW Combo/DVD-Dual/DVD Super-Multi drive
(available on selected models)

The type of the 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.

(3) Manual tray opening

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 (like an
opened paper clip) into the tray ejection hole next to the ejection button
to release the disc tray.

(4) USB ports

For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB 2.0 interface.

(5) Anti-theft Kensington lock slot

You can attach an anti-theft Kensington lock and cable to this slot to help
prevent possible theft.

Touring your Joybook 9

Bottom view

(1) MiniCard and memory expansion slot cover

Inside the cover, you can find the memory slot of Joybook. There is also a
MiniCard slot for using an optional MiniCard.

• A wireless network card in the MiniCard form-factor design may have
been pre-installed on selected models.

• To remove the cover, a small Phillips head screwdriver is required.

• For more information about adding additional memory, the limit of
maximum memory, or the types of BenQ certified memory modules for
your Joybook, refer to "

(2) Battery retainer A

Secures the battery in place.

Installing additional memory" on page 38.

Rear view

(1) RF socket (available on selected models)

Connects to a DVB-T type TV antenna.

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

(3) Battery pack

Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected.

(4) Battery retainer B

Secures the battery in place.

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Indicators

(1) Power button indicator

• When the system is on, it lights up in blue.

• When the system is in Standby, it lights up in amber.

• When the system is off or in Hibernation, the light goes off.

(2) Hard disk/optical drive activity indicator

Flashes in blue when Joybook is accessing data in the hard disk drive or
optical drive.

(3) Caps Lock indicator

Lights up in blue when the Caps Lock is activated.

(4) Scroll Lock indicator

Lights up in blue when the Scroll Lock is activated.

(5) Num Lock indicator

Lights up in blue when the Num Lock is activated.

(6) Battery indicator

• When the system is on and the battery is in use, it lights up in blue.

• When the battery is charging, it lights up in amber.

• When the battery is fully charged, and the system is on and connected to

the power source, the amber light goes off.

• Flashing blue indicates that the battery is running low.

• Flashing amber indicates that the battery is malfunctioning, in which

case you should contact service personnel.

(7) Five-in-One memory card access indicator

Flashes in blue when accessing a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD,
MMC, or xD memory card.

(8) Wireless button indicator

• When the wireless LAN is turned on, it lights up in blue.

• When Bluetooth is turned on, it lights up in amber.

• When the wireless LAN and Bluetooth are both turned on, it lights up in

purple.

• When the wireless LAN and Bluetooth are both turned off, the light

goes off.

For details about using the Wireless button, refer to "Using the Wireless

button" on page 15.

Touring your Joybook 11

Getting started with Windows Vista

Depending on your purchased model, your Joybook may come pre­installed with the latest Microsoft operating system: Windows Vista™
Home Basic, Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Windows Vista™
Business, or Windows Vista™ Ultimate.

When you first set up your Joybook, you may want to find information
about the following topics. Refer to the user manual that is supplied with
your operating system, or search from Help and Support in the Start
menu.

• How to set the system region settings, date, and time.

• How to set system administrator and user security logins and settings.

• How to install, setup and run anti-virus software.

• How to name the computer for network identification.

• How to connect to a local network wirelessly or by cable.

• How to connect to another computer over a network and share files.

• How to connect with a network or shared printer.

• How to connect to the Internet.

• How to register Windows and other packaged software.

• How to update Windows with the latest service packs and security

patches.

• How to synchronize the system clock with an Internet time server.

• How to locate, download, and install latest system device drivers.

• How to setup scheduled events for system maintenance.

Turning off your Joybook properly

By Windows default, the Start menu power button puts your
Joybook into sleep. Therefore, if you wish to turn off the power of your
Joybook completely, click the Start menu, click the arrow next to the Lock
button, and then click Shut Down.

Alternatively, you can customize the function of the Start menu power
button by following the steps below.

1. Right-click the battery meter icon ( or ) in the notification area
located in the lower right corner of the desktop, and then click Power

Options.

2. On the Select a power plan screen, click Change plan settings under
the selected plan.

3. Click Change advanced power settings.

4. On the Advanced settings tab, double-click Power buttons and lid to
expand this category.

5. Then, double-click Start menu power button to expand this item.

6. To specify the action to take when you press the Start menu power
button, click On battery or Plugged in, and then select the desired
setting from the drop-down list.

Getting started with Windows Vista12

The Start menu power button may look different according to your
settings

Appearances Functions

Puts your Joybook into sleep.

Shuts down your Joybook.

Installs the Windows updates when available, and
then shuts down your Joybook after the
installation is complete.

This form of power button is only available when
you’ve set your Joybook to receive updates
automatically.

Using Windows Mobility Center

Windows Mobility Center is a convenient location where you can quickly
access your Joybook’s settings, such as brightness, volume, battery status,
and wireless network, etc.

To open Windows Mobility Center, simply press the <Fn> + <F10>
hotkey combination, or do one of the following:

• Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then click Windows Mobility

Center.

• Click the battery meter icon ( or ) in the notification area located

in the lower right corner of the desktop, and then click Windows
Mobility Center.

Whenever you open and close AVerTV 6 (if pre-installed on your
Joybook), the DTV feature is automatically switched on and off.

Getting started with Windows Vista 13