Benq JOYBOOK S72 User Manual
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Joybook S72 Series User's Manual
Welcome
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Copyright
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Table of Contents
Joybook S72 Features............................................................................................. 1
Indicator Lights................................................................................................2
Left Side View...................................................................................................3
Right Side View ................................................................................................4
Rear View..........................................................................................................5
Wireless Remote Control.................................................................................6
Changing the battery.................................................................................7
Function Hotkeys.............................................................................................8
Getting Started with Windows XP ........................................................................ 10
Using the Q-Media Bar.......................................................................................... 11
Setting Up QMedia Bar....................................................................................12
Customizing the hotkeys ..........................................................................12
QMedia Center.................................................................................................13
Playing Music/MP3 CD in QMedia Center.............................................13
Playing Music Files in Joybook.................................................................13
QMedia Center Music Settings.................................................................14
Playing DVD/VCD Movies.......................................................................14
QMedia Center VCD/DVD Playback Settings ........................................15
Playing Movie Files ...................................................................................15
Viewing Digital Pictures ...........................................................................16
Picture Settings ..........................................................................................16
Setting up QMedia Center........................................................................17
Sending and Receiving E-mail.........................................................................18
Getting Online..................................................................................................19
QMusic .............................................................................................................20
QMusic Workspace...................................................................................20
Playing a Music CD...................................................................................20
Creating a Playlist......................................................................................20
Converting CD Music into MP3 Format.................................................21
Creating an MP3 Music CD ..................................................................... 21
Burning CDs.....................................................................................................22
QCamera...........................................................................................................25
QCamera Workspace.............................................................................25
Capturing Videos ...................................................................................... 26
Capturing Photos......................................................................................26
Applying Special Effects to Photos and Videos........................................26
Creating a New Album .............................................................................. 26
Adding Photos to an Album .....................................................................26
Burning Albums onto a CD......................................................................26
QPresentation...................................................................................................28
QPower .............................................................................................................29
Launching QPower....................................................................................29
Checking Battery Level..............................................................................29
Selecting a Power Profile...........................................................................29
Setting up a Power Profile.........................................................................29
Associating Application Programs with Power Profiles..........................30
Removing the Association Between Programs and Power Profiles........31
Recording Smart - BenQ Voice Recorder .......................................................32
BenQ Voice Recorder................................................................................32
Start Recording..........................................................................................33
Playing Recorded Sound Clips..................................................................33
Using the Built-In Wireless LAN Function.....................................................34
Using Bluetooth (Optional).............................................................................35
Adding a Bluetooth Device .......................................................................35
Sending a File to a Bluetooth Device........................................................36
Booting up in QMedia XS.............................. .............. ..........................................38
Navigating around the screen..........................................................................38
Playing Music, Pictures, Movies......................................................................38
Changing Settings.............................................................................................38
Attaching External Display Devices ...................................................................... 39
Attaching a VGA Display Device.....................................................................39
S-Video Out......................................................................................................40
Installing Additional Memory ..................................... 41
Recovering Your System ........................................................................................ 44
Using the Windows System Restore Tool.......................................................44
Using the Quick Recovery Function................................................................44
Using the Recovery CDs...................................................................................45
Reinstalling Software or Driver.................................................................45
Reinstalling QMedia XS............................................................................45
FAQ and Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 46
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General.............................................................................................................46
Battery and Power ........................................................................................... 46
Connection ...................................................................................................... 47
System .............................................................................................................. 48
Display.............................................................................................................. 50
Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance................................52
Safety................................................................................................................52
Battery Maintenance ....................................................................................... 52
Cleaning Your Joybook...................................................................................52
Service and Support................................................................................................53
BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ............................................................ 53
Joybook Online Registration........................................................................... 53
Appendix.................................................................................................................54
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Joybook S72 Features
Power Button
Turns Joybook on or off.
QMedia XS / Internet Explorer Hotkey
When power is off, this hotkey boots up Joybook in QMedia XS mode.
While under Windows, this hotkey starts up Internet Explorer.
E-Mail Hotkey
Starts up the Outlook Express e-mail client.
Custo mizable Hotkey 1
Can be customized to open an application.
Custo mizable Hotkey 2
Can be customized to open an application.
For more inform ation about how to configure th e customizable hot
keys, please refer to"Customizing the hotkeys" on page 12.
Left and Right Selection Buttons
Equivalent to the left and right buttons on
a mouse.
Infrared port/Remote contr ol reception window
• You can connect Joy book to your mobile phone or other Infrared
compatible devices using this port.
• Receives the signal from the wireless remote control.
Touch Pad
You can use the touch pad to conveniently control the cursor on the screen.
• To move the cursor, gently move your finger on the touch pad. The cursor will
move accordingly.
• Tap on the touch pad once to execute the same action as clicking on the left button of a mouse.
• Tap twice to execute the same action as double-clicking.
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Indicator Lights
Wireless Connection Indicator
• When the wireless LAN function is enabled, light up in blue.
• When the Bluetooth function is enabled, lights up in amber.
• When both the wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions are
enabled simultaneously, lights up in purple.
Power Indicator
Lights up in blue when Joybook is turned on. When Joybook
enters sleep mode, turns amber.
Battery Indicator
• When Joybook is in use, lights up in blue.
• When the battery is charging, turns amber.
• 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.
Hard Disk Drive Activity Indicator
Flashes blue when Joybook is reading the data on the hard disk.
Four-in-On e C ard Ind icator
• Lights up in blue when a memory card is inserted.
• Flashes blue when Joybook is reading data on the memory
card.
Caps Lock Indicator
Lights up in blue when the Caps Lock function is activated
(refer to "Function Hotkeys" on page 8 for details).
Num Lock Indicator
Lights up in blue when the Num Lock function is activated
(refer to "Function Hotkeys" on page 8 for details).
Microphone
For recording sound s.
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Left Side View
Power Jack
For connecting the AC adapter.
Modem Port
Accepts an analog telephone line for
use with the inter nal mode m .
Ventilation Holes
For dissipating heat and keeping Joybook at an optimal temperature.
Wireless Connection Switch
Use this switch to activate/deactivate
the wireless LA N and Bluetooth functions.
USB Port
For connecting per iphe rals such as
mice, digi tal cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB interface.
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.
PC Card Expansion Slot
This PC Card slot accepts one Type-II
PC Card. You can use it and var ious P C
Cards on the market to further expand
the capabilities of your Joybook.
Insert the PC Card into the slots following the direction indicated on the card
and complete related driver settings.
PC Card Ejection Button
Before ejecting a PC Card:
1. Quit all PC Card applications and
shut down all PC Card functions.
2. Push in, then release the PC Card
eject button, causing it to pop out.
3. When the button has popped out,
push it in again to eject the PC
Card.
Four-in-One Slot
Reads Memory Stick , Memory Stick Pro, SD and MMC mem-
ory cards.
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Right Side View
Earphone Jack (with SPDIF)
Can be used to connect to an earphone/headset or external
speaker for playing Joybook audio.
DVD & CD-RW Combo/DVD-Dual/DVD Super-Multi (Optional)
Supports multi-functional optical module for reading music CDs,
VCDs and DVDs or burning CD-R/CD-RW or DVD+R/DVD+RW or
DVD-R/DV D-RW or DVD-RAM (Optional) discs. Discs can be
inserted/ejected by pressing the small ejection button on the drive.
MIC IN
Can be used to connect to a microphone for recording sounds.
USB Port
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and
MP3 players that use the USB interface.
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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.
Kensin gton Lo ck Hole
Y ou can attach a Kensington-type lock and cable to this hole to prevent
theft.
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Rea r View
USB Port
For connecting peripherals such as
mice, digital came ras and MP3
players that use the USB interface
VGA Port
For connecting external display
devices, such as monitors and projectors.
S-Video Out
Outputs an display signals to a
television set or VCR.
Ethernet Port
Allows Joybook to connect to an
Ethernet 10/100/1000BaseT network.
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Wirele ss Remote Control
To navigate the QMedia Center...
Return to the previous
screen/menu
Turn on laser beam
Directional and OK
*The TV functions is to be available through future updates.
The wireless remote control allows you to operate the multimedia functions of your Joybook. It
can be inserted into the PC Card slot for easy accommodation and access.
The wireless control reception of the Joybook is turned off by default in order to save power. To use
the wireless remote control, remember to press the Fn + F11 function key combination to turn it on.
buttons
Enter or exit QMedia
Center
Select playba ck med i a
Select playback mo de
Backward search
Play/Pause
Previous song
When playing music...
Forward search
Next son g
Increase volume
Decrease volume
Stop
The function of each button on the remote control varies in different modes. For details, please
refer to the description below.
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When viewing digital pictures in QMedia Center...
Open a picture/picture
folder
Previous picture
Return to the contents
screen
Next picture
Stop slideshow
Changing the battery
1. Open the battery compartment cover. 2. Remove the old battery from the battery
(2)
(1)
retainer.
When watching video in QMedia Center...
Play/Pause
When in full screen,
rewind video
3. Install the new battery. Pay attention to
the polarities when you install.
When in full screen, fast
forward video
Increase volume
Decrease volume
Stop
4. Replace the battery compartment cover.
• A new battery will run out if you press the laser button continuously for approximately two hours.
• When installing the battery, do not push it too hard against the remote control, or the remote control will be damaged.
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Function Hotkeys
You can use the function hotkeys to access commonly used functions or make quick settings. To use the hotkeys, press and hold the Fn (Function) key at the lower left corner
of the keyboard, and then press the desired hotkey.
Fn + F1 Opens ho t key online h e lp. Fn + F6 Activates or deactivates the touch pad. Fn + F11 Activates or deactivates the wireless control
reception (this function is turned off by default in
order to save power).
Fn + F2 Puts Joybook into sleep mode. Fn + F7 A ctivates or deactivates the speakers. Fn + F12 Activates or deactivates wireless LAN/Bluetooth
Fn + F3 Switches display between the screen and
an external monitor, or allows simulta-
neous display.
Fn + F4 Decreases screen brightness. Fn + F9 Increases speaker volume.
Fn + F5 Increases screen brightness. Fn + F10 Switches among t he 3 ba sic power profiles
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Fn + F8 Decreases speaker volume.
of QPower.
function.
Press this key combination several times to switch
among wireless LAN ON/Bluetooth OFF -> wireless LAN OFF/Bluetooth ON -> wireless LAN
ON/Bluetooth ON.
The status is indicated by the Wireless Connection Indicator. Please refer to page 2 for details.
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Windows Key
+ Tab
+ E
+ M
Shift + + M
+ R
Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start button on the
Windows desktop.
Num Lk
Activates or de act ivates the n umer ic ke yp ad in tegr ate d in t he key board (indicated by the ligh t gray shade in the illustration above).
Makes the next item on the Windows task bar active. Caps Lock Capitalizes all text entered.
Application Key
Opens the My Computer window for browsing disks and files.
Provides the same function as the right touch pad button, bringing
up a contextual pop-up menu.
Minimizes all windows.
Cancels minimiza tion of all windows.
Activates th e Run dialog.
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Getting Started with Windows XP
Your Joybook comes installed with Windows XP , Microsoft's latest operating system for consumer PCs. The first time you start up your Joybook, Windows XP will ask you a
few questions. Answer the questions to ensure that your full rights are protected. If you are asked to select the type of keyboard and you are not sure, please check the specification label on the packing carton to de termine the correct keyboard type.
After you are done answering the questions, Joybook will restart and then you will enter Windows XP for the first time. Click Start and select Help and Support in the menu
that appears. The Help and Support Center will appear and you can find more information on how to use Windows XP here.
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Using the Q-Media Bar
The Q-Med ia Bar integrates a number of softwar e ap plicatio ns t o e nhanc e the m ultimedia e xperienc e o n y our Joybook. Click on the small triangle
button and a rotating button bar will appear.
From the Q-Media Bar, you can:
Click to start up Internet Explorer and surf the Internet.
Click to open Outlook Express for accessing e-mail.
Click to open QMusic. You can use QMusic to listen to MP3 or CD music, burn MP3 music onto a CD (needs optional CD burner), convert and save CD music into
MP3 format, or create your personal favorite music album.
Click to open Nero Express for burning your favorite music, photos and files onto CDs.
Click to open QMedia Center for an integrated audio and visual entertainment experience.
Click to open QCamera for capturing and sharing video and photos.
Click to view the information about QMedia Bar.
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Setting Up QMedia Bar
Right-click on the QMedia Bar and a menu will appear on it.
You can:
• Let QMedia Bar appear on top of all open programs by selecting Always on top.
• Close QMedia Bar by selecting Exit.
• Customizing the P1 and P2 hotkeys on your Joybook S72 by selecting Hotkey
Setting.
• Adjust the size of QMedia Bar on the screen by selecting Size and then select an
appropriate size.
Customizing the hotkeys
Using QMedia Bar, you can setup the P1 and P2 hotkeys on your Joybook S72 by
yourself.
1. Right click on QMedia Bar and select Hotkey Setting, P1 or P2 hotkey and then
a program you want to open when pressing th e hotkey.
2. If the program you want is not on the menu, select ....
An Open dialogue box will appear.
3. Browse to select the executable (.exe) file of the desired program and click
Open.
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QMedia Center
With QMedia Ce n ter a n d your wireless remo t e co ntrol, you c an e a s i l y a n d com fortably enjoy the multi-media capabilities of your Joybook.
Playing Music/MP3 CD in QMedia Center
1. Turn on the power of your Joybook.
2. Press the button on the wireless remote control, or click the button
on the QMedia Bar to enter QMedia Center.
3. Press the up or down directional buttons on the wireless remote control to
select Music and press the OK button.
4. Insert a music CD into the optical drive.
5. A few seconds later , the tracks on the CD will appear on the display. Press the
Up or Down button on the wireless remote control to scroll to a track you want
to play, and then press the OK button.
Additional Playback Operations
Shuffle
1. Press the Stop button on the w ireless remote control.
2. Press the directional buttons on the wireless remote control to select Shuffle and
press the OK button.
Repe at All
1. Press the Stop button on the w ireless remote control.
2. Press the directional buttons on the wireless remote control to select Repeat All
and press the OK button.
Adjust Volume
Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button on the remote control.
Stop
Press the Stop button on the wireless remote control.
Playing Music Files in Joybook
1. T urn on the power of your Joybook.
2. Press the button on the wireless remote control, or click the button
on the QMedia Bar to enter QMedia Center.
3. Press the up or down directional buttons on the wireless remote control to
select Music and press the OK button.
4. The contents screen will appear. You can locate the music files you want to play
following the method below:
• Use the directional buttons on the wireless remote control to select a folder.
• Press the OK button on the wireless remote control to open the selected folder.
• To return to the previous screen, pr ess the Back button.
5. Press the directional buttons on the wireless remote control to select a song you
want to play and press the OK button.
If there are mo re than 9 songs in the selected director y (folder), press t he down
directional button to go to the next page.
Additional Playback Operations
Shuffle
1. Press the Stop button on the wireless remote control.
2. Press the directional buttons on the wireless remote control to select Shuffle and
press the OK button.
Repeat All
1. Press the Stop button on the wireless remote control.
2. Press the directional buttons on the wireless remote control to select Repeat All
and press the OK button.
Adjust Volume
Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button on the remote control.
Stop
Press the Stop button on the wireless remote control.
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QMedia Center Music Settings
The Music settings of QMedia Center allow you to customize the music playback
function of QMedia Center according to your preferences. Press the directional
buttons on the wireless remote control to select Settings and press the OK button.
In the Settings menu, you can press a directional button on the wireless remote
control to select an option and then the OK button to select or change settings. to
return to the previous screen, press the Back button.
Please refer to the table below for a description of the settings and options:
Option/Setting Description
Show visualization
and song information
Select visualization 1. Move to this option using the directional buttons on the
Restore Default Settings
You can choose to display or not display visualization
effects or song information when playing music. Select
this option using the directional buttons on the remote
control and then press the OK button to select Yes or No.
remote control and then press the OK button to open
the visualization effects list.
2. Move to a visualization effect on the right and press the
OK button to select it.
3. When you are done selecting, move to Back using the
directional buttons and then press the OK button.
Move to this option using the directional buttons on the
remote control and then press the OK button to reset all
settings to default value.
Playing DVD/VCD Movies
1. Turn on the power of your Joybook.
To return to QMedia Center, press the QMedia Center button on the wireless
remote control.
Operations During Playback
When playing DVD/VCD movies, you can press the Stop button on the wireless
remote control to access the Stop Menu. In the Stop Menu, you can move to an
option using the directional buttons and select it using the OK button.
Resume Movie
Use the directional button on the remote control to scroll to this item and press
OK, and QMedia Center will resume the movie.
Restart
Play the movie from the very beginning.
Title Menu
Go to the title menu of the movie.
Eject
Eject the VCD/DVD.
Settings
Enter the Settings menu.
2. Press the button on the wireless remote control, or click the button
on the QMedia Bar to enter QMedia Center.
3. Press the up or down directional buttons on the wireless remote control to
select Movies and press the OK button.
4. Insert a movie DVD/VCD into the optical drive.
5. A few seconds later, the DVD/VCD will play automatically.
Movie Desktop
When playing DVD/VCD movies, click the button located at the bottom part
of the screen and the movie will appear on the Windows desktop as a motion wallpaper.
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