Benq Joybook S32 User Manual
Joybook S32 Series User Manual
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Joybook models covered by
this manual
This manual contains the information about the following
Joybook models:
• Joybook S32 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.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TSXT technology is
incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Table of Contents
Overview ......................................................................................... 1
About this book...........................................................................1
Typographics...............................................................................2
Getting started ................................................................................ 3
Package contents.........................................................................3
Getting your Joybook ready for use ...........................................3
Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook..............................6
Touring your Joybook.................................................................... 9
Front view....................................................................................9
Left side view .............................................................................11
Right side view ..........................................................................13
Rear view ...................................................................................14
Bottom view ..............................................................................15
Indicators...................................................................................16
Getting started with Windows Vista........................................... 18
Turning off your Joybook properly .........................................18
Using Windows Mobility Center .............................................19
Using your Joybook...................................................................... 20
Using the touchpad...................................................................20
Using the Wireless button ........................................................21
Using the keyboard ...................................................................22
Function hotkeys ................................................................22
Windows keys and lock keys .............................................. 24
Using built-in wireless connectivity (available on selected
models)......................................................................................26
Connecting to a wireless network:..................................... 26
Using Bluetooth (available on selected models)..................... 28
Connecting to a Bluetooth device ..................................... 28
Sending a file to a Bluetooth device .................................. 32
Using QMedia Bar.................................................................... 34
Introduction to QMedia Bar ............................................. 34
Setting up QMedia Bar ...................................................... 34
Using QEye ............................................................................... 35
Using WebCam Companion ............................................. 35
Main screen .................................................................. 35
Capturing images or recording videos........................ 36
Monitoring ................................................................... 37
Video conferencing...................................................... 37
Using QShot.............................................................................. 37
Capturing real-time images from QEye............................ 37
Capturing still images from movies .................................. 37
Capturing desktop images ................................................. 38
Changing the location of the media folder ....................... 38
Using BenQ Surround.............................................................. 38
Using BIOS setup ......................................................................... 39
When and how to use BIOS setup........................................... 39
Main menu ......................................................................... 40
Security menu..................................................................... 41
Boot menu .......................................................................... 41
Exit menu............................................................................ 42
Boot from LAN......................................................................... 42
Recovering your system ............................................................... 43
Table of Contents iii
Using QDataTrove ....................................................................43
Launching QDataTrove:.....................................................43
Backing up your files: ...................................................43
Recovering your backup files: ......................................44
Restoring your backup image: .....................................44
Restoring your Joybook to factory default settings:....44
Recovering your system using the supplied discs....................45
Step 1: Reinstalling a clean copy of Windows Vista..........45
Step 2: Reinstalling drivers and applications.....................46
Protecting your Joybook from viruses and other security
threats ........................................................................................46
Connecting to external display devices....................................... 47
Connecting to a VGA display device........................................47
S-Video output..........................................................................48
Adjusting video standards manually..................................49
Installing additional memory...................................................... 51
FAQ and troubleshooting ............................................................ 54
General.......................................................................................54
Battery and power .....................................................................54
Connection ................................................................................56
System ........................................................................................57
Display .......................................................................................61
Cleaning and battery maintenance ............................................. 63
Battery maintenance .................................................................63
Cleaning your Joybook .............................................................63
Service and support...................................................................... 64
BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ......................................64
Joybook Overseas Regional Warranty (ORW) online
registration.................................................................................64
Appendix....................................................................................... 65
General safety information....................................................... 65
Safety information about the battery....................................... 65
Safety information about the power adapter .......................... 66
Safety information about the modem ..................................... 66
Caution ............................................................................... 66
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
by users in private households in the European Union. ........ 66
Declaration of Conformity....................................................... 67
Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria,
Latvia, and Croatia.................................................................... 68
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 Introduction to this book.
Getting started Information about beginning to
use your Joybook.
Touring your Joybook Introduction to the hardware
components of your Joybook.
Getting started with
Windows Vista
Using your Joybook Basic and advanced
Using BIOS setup Information about how to use
Recovering your
system
Basic information about
Windows Vista.
information about operating
your Joybook.
the BIOS setup utility.
Information about using system
recovery tools.
Connecting to
external display
devices
Installing additional
memory
FAQ and
troubleshooting
Cleaning and battery
maintenance
Service and support Joybook service and support
Appendix Important safety information.
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.
information.
Overview 1
Ty po g ra ph ic s
The usage of notes, tips and warnings in this manual is
specifically for different purposes, which are described as
follows:
Icon/
Symbol
< > or [ ] Keys on the
Item Meaning
Warning Information mainly to
Tip Useful information for
Note Supplementary information.
keyboard; User
Interface (UI)
on the screen
prevent the damage to
components, data, or
personal injury caused by
misuse and improper
operation or behavior.
completing 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.
Overview2
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
Close the lid of your Joybook (if open). Turn your Joybook
upside down and place 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 started 3
2. Connecting the power
Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
Connect the power adapter to the power socket on your
Joybook.
• 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.
• For details about the colors and meanings of the indicators,
refer to "Indicators" on page 11.
3. Opening your Joybook
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The Joybook will
automatically start charging the battery.
• The battery pack is shipped with low charge from the factory.
You can still use your Joybook while the battery is charging.
Getting started4
Gently lift up the latchless lid that allows you to open the case
easily.
4. Performing initial setup
Press the Power button to start up your Joybook, and then
follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial
Windows Vista setup.
• Your Joybook S32 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 5
Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook
Connect an external display device (such as a monitor or
projector) to the 15-pin 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 started6
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 movies or music.
Connect a microphone to the microphone input socket to
record sounds.
Connect an earphone to the audio output 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 7
Connect digital camcorders and high-speed storage equipment
to this IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port.
Connect USB peripherals to the USB port of your Joybook.
Getting started8
Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or A/V 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.
Tou ring your Joy b ook
Front view
(1)
(2)
(3)
S32
(11)
(12)
No. Front components
(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
"Using QEye" on page 35.
(2) Power and quick access buttons
Power button
Turns your Joybook on or off.
QShot
Allows you to capture desktop images, still images
from movies, and real-time images from QEye,
with one touch. For details, refer to "Using QShot"
on page 37.
BenQ Surround
Allows you to turn on or turn off SRS TruSurround
XT in your Sound Manager with one touch.
(4)
(3) Keyboard
(4) Touchpad
Refer to "Using the touchpad" on page 20 for
details.
(5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (5)
(5) Speakers
Touring your Joybook 9
(6) Indicators
Refer to "Indicators" on page 16 for details.
(7)
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 "Using the Wireless button" on
page 21.
(10)
Five-in-One memory card slot
For a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, MMC,
or xD memory card.
(11) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel
(12) Built-in microphone
Receives sounds and voices for recording.
(8)
Earphone/SPDIF audio output socket
Can be used to connect to an earphone/headset
or external speaker for playing the 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 Sound. Select SPDIF Interface
under the Playback tab, click Set Default, and then
click OK.
• Supported digital audio formats: DTS, Dolby Digital,
and Microsoft WMA Pro Audio.
(9)
Microphone input socket
Can be used to connect to a microphone for
recording sounds.
This socket is for 3.5mm analog audio plugs. It
accepts both mono and stereo plugs.
Touring your Joybook10
Left side view
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
No. Left-side components
(1) Power socket
For connecting AC power supply to power the
Joybook and charge the battery.
(2)
15-pin 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 SVideo capable devices, such as a television set or
VCR.
For details, refer to "S-Video output" on page 48.
Touring your Joybook 11
(4)
LAN (Local Area Network) port (RJ-45
connector)
Allows the 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 RJ-45 connector is
wider than the RJ-11 connector, and has more
conductors.
(5)
USB ports
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital
cameras and MP3 players that use the USB 2.0
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.
(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.
Touring your Joybook12
Right side view
S32
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
No. Right-side components
(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 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/DVDRW/DVD-RAM (optional) discs. Discs can be
inserted/ejected by pressing the small ejection
button on the drive.
Touring your Joybook 13
(3) Optical drive ejection button
Discs can be inserted/ejected by pressing this
ejection button.
(4) 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.
Rear view
(1)
(5)
(6)
Touring your Joybook14
USB ports
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital
cameras and MP3 players that use the USB 2.0
interface.
Anti-theft Kensington lock slot
You can attach an anti-theft Kensington lock and
cable to this slot to help prevent possible theft.
No. Rear components
(1) Ventilation holes
For dissipating heat and keeping your Joybook at
an optimal temperature.
To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. For
example, do not use the Joybook in bed where a
blanket may inadvertently cover the vent and block the
airflow.
Bottom view
No. Bottom components
(1) Battery retainer A
Secures the battery in place.
(2) Battery pack
Supplies power to the Joybook when external
power is not connected.
(3) Battery retainer B
Secures the battery in place.
(4)
(1) (2) (3)
(4) MiniCard and memory expansion slot cover
Inside the cover, you can find the memory slot of
the 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 "Installing additional memory" on page 51.
Touring your Joybook 15
Indicators
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
No. 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)
(3)
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Hard disk/optical drive activity indicator
Flashes in blue when the Joybook is accessing
data in the hard disk drive or optical drive.
Caps Lock indicator
Lights up in blue when the Caps Lock is activated.
(4)
(5)
Scroll Lock indicator
Lights up in blue when the Scroll Lock is activated.
Num Lock indicator
Lights up in blue when the Num Lock is activated.
(6) (7) (8)
No. Indicators
(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 21.
Touring your Joybook 17
Getting started with Windows Vista
Depending on your purchased model, your Joybook may come
pre-installed 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.
Getting started with Windows Vista18
• How to locate, download, and install latest system device
drivers.
• How to setup scheduled events for system maintenance.
Tur nin g of f your Joybo ok 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.
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, 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.
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