Benq JOYBOOK S73G User Manual

Joybook S73 Series User Manual

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Joybook Models Covered by This Manual

This manual contains the information about the following Joybook models:

• Joybook S73 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 Con t e n t s

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

Rear View ....................................................................................... 10

Bottom View .................................................................................. 10

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

Using Your Joybook............................................................................. 12

Using the Touchpad ...................................................................... 12

Using the Keyboard ....................................................................... 13

Function Hotkeys .................................................................... 13

Windows Keys and Lock Keys ................................................ 14

Using Remote Control................................................................... 15

Changing the battery ............................................................... 16

Using the Built-In Wireless LAN Function (Optional)............... 17

Using Bluetooth (Optional).......................................................... 19

Adding a Bluetooth Device ..................................................... 19

Sending Files to a Bluetooth Device ....................................... 22

Using BIOS Setup................................................................................. 23

When and How to Use BIOS Setup.............................................. 23

Navigating the BIOS Setup Screen................................................ 23

Main Menu .............................................................................. 24

Security Menu.......................................................................... 24

Boot Menu ............................................................................... 24

Exit Menu................................................................................. 24

Connecting to External Display Devices.............................................25

Connecting to a DVI-D or VGA Display Device..........................25

Before connecting your Joybook to a projector .....................26

S-Video Output .............................................................................. 27

Installing Additional Memory .............................................................28

FAQ and Troubleshooting...................................................................31

General............................................................................................31

Battery and Power ..........................................................................31

Connection .....................................................................................32

System .............................................................................................33

Display ............................................................................................35

Information on Cleaning and Battery Maintenance ..........................37

Battery Maintenance ......................................................................37

Cleaning Your Joybook..................................................................37

Service and Support .............................................................................38

BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ...........................................38

Joybook Online Registration .........................................................38

Appendix...............................................................................................39

General Safety Information ...........................................................39

Safety Information about the Battery............................................39

Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries ........................39

Safety Information about the AC Adapter....................................39

Safety Information about the Modem ..........................................40

Caution ..................................................................................... 40

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in

private households in the European Union..................................40

Declaration of Conformity ............................................................40

Table of Contents iii

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Table of Contentsiv

Overview

About This Book

This book provides you the main information about various components
in your Joybook and demonstrates how to use them. The following are
the major chapters of this book.

Chapter Title Description

Chapter 1 Overview Introduction to this book.
Chapter 2 Getting Started Information about beginning

Chapter 3 Touring Your

Joybook

Chapter 4 Using Your

Joybook

Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup Information about how to use

Chapter 6 Connecting to

External Display
Devices

Chapter 7 Installing

Additional Memory

Chapter 8 FAQ And

Troubleshooting

Chapter 9 Information on

Cleaning and
Battery
Maintenance

Chapter 10 Service and

Support

Chapter 11 Appendix Important safety information.

to use your Joybook.
Information about the

hardware components of
your Joybook.

Basic and advanced
information about operating
your Joybook.

the BIOS Setup utility.
Information about how to

connect your Joybook to
external display devices

Information about how to add
the memory.

Information about frequently
asked questions and
troubleshooting.

Information about cleaning
and battery maintenance.

Joybook service and support
information.

Typog 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

Tip Useful information for completing

Note Supplementary information.

keyboard; User
Interface (UI) on
the screen

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

a task.

Indicates a key on the keyboard,
or the UI on the screen. Do not
actually type the symbols
together with the enclosed letters.

Overview 1

Getting Started

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

Package Contents

Before using your Joybook for the first time, please check if you have all
the items with you. For details about what should be included in the
package, refer to the package contents label on the accessory box. If any of
the items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer
immediately. Save the packaging in case you need to ship your Joybook
for service.

Getting Your Joybook Ready for Use

1. Installing the battery pack

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. Move the release latch to the left as
shown to lock the battery pack into place.

2. Connecting the power

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 and start charging the battery.

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

Getting Started2

• When the battery is charging, the battery indicator appears in amber.
When the charging process is complete, the light goes off.

• For details about the colors and meanings of the indicators, refer to
"Indicators" on page 11.

3. Opening your Joybook

4. Performing initial setup

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

The actual operating system pre-installed with your Joybook might vary.
For more information, refer to the Product Specification Label on the
product carton.

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

Getting Started 3

Expanding the Capabilities of Your Joybook

Connect an external display device (such as a monitor or projector) to the
VGA port of your Joybook.

Connect an external display device (such as a monitor) to the DVI-D port
of your Joybook.

Getting Started4

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

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

Use various PCI Express Cards on the market by inserting one into the
PCI Express Card slot of your Joybook.

Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs or enjoy
DVD/VCD movies.

Connect an earphone or microphone to the earphone or microphone
jack to output or record sounds.

Insert a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD, SD or MMC memory card
to exchange files.

Getting Started 5

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

Connect a DVB-T type TV antenna to enjoy the digital TV feature.

Connect USB peripherals to the USB port of your Joybook.

Getting Started6

Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or AV device by
connecting it to the S-Video jack on your Joybook.

Touring Your Joybook

Front View

(2)

(1)

(11)

(1) Quick access buttons

Internet Hotkey

Starts up the Internet Explorer Web browser.

E-Mail Hotkey

Starts up the Outlook Express e-mail client.

Customizable Hotkey 1

Can be customized to open an application.

(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(2) LCD Panel

(3) Speakers

(4) Power Sw itch with LED

• Turns your Joybook on or off.

• 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 in Hibernation mode or powered off, the

light goes off.

(5) Keyboard

(6) Remote control reception window

Receives the signal from the remote control supplied with your Joybook.

The remote control reception window does not support infrared
functions other than the remote control included with your Joybook.

(7) Tou ch pa d

(8) Audio Input Jack

Connects to a Hi-Fi set, radio, synthesizer, walkman, etc.

(9) Microphone Input Jack

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

(10) Earphone/SPDIF Audio Output Jack

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

(11) Built-in Microphone

Receives sounds and voices for recording.

Touring Your Joybook 7

Left Side View

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

(1) VGA Por t

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

(2) 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.

(3) Ventilation Holes

For dissipating heat and keeping the computer at an optimal
temperature.

(4) Wireless Connection Switch

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

(5) S-Video Jack

Allows Joybook to outputs video signals to a television set or VCR via an
S-Video cable.

(6) Modem Port (RJ-11 connector)

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

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.

(7) LAN (Ethernet) Port (RJ-45 connector)

Allows Joybook to connect to a 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet network.

Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage
this device.

(8) USB 2.0 Port

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

(9) Five-in-One Memory Card Slot

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

(10) PCI Express Card slot

This PCI Express Card slot accepts one Type-II PCI Express Card. You
can use it and various PCI Express Cards on the market to further expand
the capabilities of your Joybook.

Insert the PCI Express Card into the slots following the direction
indicated on the card and complete related driver settings.

Touring Your Joybook8

Right Side View

(1) DVD/CD-RW Combo/DVD-Dual/Super-Multi Drive (Optional)

The type of optical drive varies by model, and the support of disc types
depends on the optical drive that comes with your Joybook.

Supports multi-functional optical module for reading music CDs, VCDs
and DVDs or burning CD-R/CD-RW or DVD+R/DVD-R/DVD+RW/
DVD-RW/DVD-RAM (optional) discs. Discs can be inserted/ejected by
pressing the small ejection button on the drive.

(1) (2) (3)

(2) USB 2.0 Port

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

(3) Power Jack

For connecting AC power supply.

If you wish to open the disc

tray of the drive 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.

Touring Your Joybook 9

Rear View

Bottom View

(1)

(5)

(1)(2)(3) (4)

(1) RF Jack

Connects to a DVB-T type TV antenna.

Please only use the specific TV antenna provided with your Joybook to
connect to the pre-installed TV Tuner card.

(2) USB 2.0 Ports

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

(3) Anti-theft Lock Hole

You can attach a anti-theft lock and cable to this hole to prevent theft.

(4) DVI-D Port

For connecting external display devices that have DVI-D In ports, such as
monitors and projectors that have DVI-D In ports.

Touring Your Joybook10

(4)

(3)

(1) Hard Disk Drive Compartment

Accommodates the hard disk drive of Joybook.

(2) Battery Retainer A

Secures the battery in place.

(3) Battery Pack

Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected.

(4) Battery Retainer B

Secures the battery in place.

(5) Mini Card Slot, Memory Expansion Slot and CPU Compartment

Accommodates the CPU and memory slot of Joybook. There is also a
Mini Card slot for using an optional Mini Card. Depending on your
model, a Mini Card wireless network card may have been pre-installed.

(2)