Benq Joybook S41 User Manual

Joybook S41 Series User Manual

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Joybook models covered by this manual

This manual contains the information about the following Joybook models:

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• Joybook S41 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...............................................................................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 ..........................................................................14

Rear view ...................................................................................15

Bottom view ..............................................................................16

Indicators...................................................................................17

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 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 the HDMI output socket............................................... 35

When connecting to an HDMI-capable LCD TV ............ 36

Adjusting the audio output: ........................................ 36

Adjusting the video output:......................................... 37

Using QEye (available on selected models) ............................ 39

Using WebCam Companion ............................................. 39

Main screen .................................................................. 39

Capturing images or recording videos........................ 40

Monitoring ................................................................... 41

Video conferencing...................................................... 41

Using QShot (available on selected models)........................... 41

Capturing real-time images from QEye............................ 41

Capturing still images from movies .................................. 41

Capturing desktop images ................................................. 42

Changing the location of the media folder ....................... 42

Using BenQ Surround.............................................................. 42

Using BIOS setup ......................................................................... 43

When and how to use BIOS setup........................................... 43

Main menu ......................................................................... 44

Security menu..................................................................... 45

Boot menu .......................................................................... 45

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Exit menu ............................................................................46

Boot from LAN..........................................................................46

Recovering your system ............................................................... 47

Using QDataTrove ....................................................................47

Launching QDataTrove:.....................................................47

Backing up your files: ...................................................47

Recovering your backup files: ......................................48

Restoring your backup image: .....................................48

Restoring your Joybook to factory default settings:....48

Recovering your system using the supplied discs....................49

Step 1: Reinstalling a clean copy of Windows Vista..........49

Step 2: Reinstalling drivers and applications.....................50

Protecting your Joybook from viruses and other security

threats ........................................................................................50

Connecting to external display devices....................................... 51

Connecting to a VGA display device........................................51

Installing additional memory...................................................... 52

FAQ and troubleshooting ............................................................ 55

General.......................................................................................55

Battery and power .....................................................................55

Connection ................................................................................57

System ........................................................................................57

Display .......................................................................................62

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

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registration ................................................................................ 64

Appendix....................................................................................... 65

General safety information....................................................... 65

Safety information about the battery....................................... 65

Safety information about the AC 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

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 B

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 B to the right as shown to lock the battery pack into place (2).

Getting started 3

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.

• 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.

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. The Joybook will automatically start charging the battery.

Getting started4

• 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.

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 S41 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 socket to record sounds.

Connect an earphone to the earphone socket to output sounds.

Connect a Hi-Fi set, radio, synthesizer, walkman, etc. to the audio input socket to input sounds.

Getting started 7

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

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

Getting started8

Connect USB peripherals to the USB port of your Joybook.

Connect a separate audio or video device that has an HDMI interface, such as an HDMI-capable display device, projector, A/V receiver, or any compatible device.

For details, refer to "HDMI output socket (version 1.2)" on page

12 and "Using the HDMI output socket" on page 35.

Tou ring your Joy b ook

Front view

No. Front components

(1)

(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

(2)

"Using QEye (available on selected models)" on page 39.

(5)

(3)

(6)

(2) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel

(3) Speakers

(3)

(4) Keyboard

(4)

(5) Power and quick access buttons

Power

Turns your Joybook on or off.

(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)

BenQ Surround

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

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

(available on selected models)" on page 41.

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(6) Touchpad

Refer to "Using the touchpad" on page 20 for details.

(7)

Audio input socket

Can be used to connect to a Hi-Fi set, radio, synthesizer, walkman, etc.

(8)

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.

(9)

Audio output socket

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

(10) Built-in microphone

Receives sounds and voices for recording.

(11) Indicators

Refer to "Indicators" on page 17 for details.

Touring your Joybook10

Left side view

No. Left-side components

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)

(1)

15-pin D-sub video socket

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

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(2) HDMI output socket (version 1.2)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the digital interface standard for connecting highdefinition (HD) consumer electronics components, which enhances the quality of your HD experience.

With this HDMI output socket, you can connect a separate audio or video device that has an HDMI interface, such as an HDMI-capable display device, projector, A/V receiver, or any compatible device.

• You need an HDMI cable (purchased separately) to connect your Joybook to an HDMI-capable device. For details about the connection, refer to "Using the HDMI

output socket" on page 35.

• HDMI version is specific to the device, not the cable being used. When connecting two devices together, versions are backwards compatible but only the lowest version will be able to be used.

• Be aware that HDMI input must be HDCP-compliant to be displayed.

(3)

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.

(4)

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 adjacent.

(5)

LAN (Local Area Network) port (RJ-45

connector)

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 RJ-45 connector is wider than the RJ-11 connector, and has more conductors.

(6)

USB ports

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

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(7)

Wireless connection switch

Use this switch to activate/deactivate the wireless LAN (WLAN) and Bluetooth functions.

• When you have slid the switch to the "ON" position, you can press the <Fn> + <F12> hotkey combination to turn your WLAN/Bluetooth on or off.

• For details about using function hotkeys, refer to

"Using the keyboard" on page 22.

• For details about using WLAN, refer to "Using built-in

wireless connectivity (available on selected models)" on page 26.

• For details about using Bluetooth, refer to "Using

Bluetooth (available on selected models)" on page 28.

(8) 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.

(9) Five-in-One memory card slot

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

Touring your Joybook 13

Right side view

No. Right-side components

(1) Power socket

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

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(3)(5) (4)

(2)

(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.

(1)

(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) Optical drive ejection button

Discs can be inserted/ejected by pressing this ejection button.

(5)

USB ports

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

Rear view

(2) (1)

No. Rear components

(1)

(2) Ventilation holes

Anti-theft Kensington lock slot

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

For dissipating heat and keeping the computer 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.

Touring your Joybook 15

Bottom view

(1)(2)(3)

No. Bottom components

(1) Battery retainer A

Secures the battery in place.

(2) Battery pack

Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected.

(3) Battery retainer B

Secures the battery in place.

(4)(4)

(4) 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 "Installing additional memory" on page 52.

Touring your Joybook16

Indicators

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

(3)

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, the 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.

No. Indicators

(1)

(2)

Wireless network/Bluetooth indicator

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

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

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

System status indicator

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

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

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

(4)

(5)

(6)

Hard disk/optical drive activity indicator

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

Caps Lock indicator

Lights up in blue when the Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock indicator

Lights up in blue when the Num Lock is activated.

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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