Benq Joybook T31 User Manual
Joybook T31 Series User Manual
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Joybook models covered by this manual
This manual contains the information about the following Joybook models:
• Joybook T31 Series
Please note that the actual hardware or software capabilities will vary according to the model you purchased. To determine your Joybook model, please refer to
the label on the packing box, or the printing on your Joybook.
Table of contents
Overview...............................................................................................1
About this book ............................................................................. 1
Typographics.................................................................................. 1
Getting started ......................................................................................2
Package contents............................................................................ 2
Getting your Joybook ready for use.............................................. 2
Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook................................. 4
Touring your Joybook .........................................................................7
Front view ...................................................................................... 7
Left side view.................................................................................. 8
Right side view ............................................................................... 9
Bottom view ................................................................................... 10
Indicators ....................................................................................... 11
Using your Joybook ............................................................................. 12
Using the touchpad........................................................................ 12
Using the keyboard........................................................................ 13
Function hotkeys ..................................................................... 13
Windows keys and lock keys................................................... 14
Using the built-in wireless LAN function (optional) .................. 15
Connecting to a wireless LAN network:................................. 15
Connecting to another wireless LAN network:...................... 15
Using Bluetooth (optional)........................................................... 17
Bluetooth icons........................................................................ 18
Turning Bluetooth on or off ................................................... 18
Connecting a Bluetooth device ............................................... 18
Sending a file to a Bluetooth device........................................ 18
Using QEye (Optional).................................................................. 20
Using WebCam Companion .................................................. 20
Capturing images .............................................................. 20
Recording videos ............................................................... 20
Holding a video conference .............................................. 20
Setting the frequency in WebCam Companion .............. 21
Using QShot................................................................................... 22
Capturing real-time images from QEye.................................. 22
Capturing still images from movies ........................................22
Capturing desktop images .......................................................22
Using BenQ Surround ...................................................................22
Using BIOS setup .................................................................................23
When and how to use BIOS setup................................................. 23
Navigating the BIOS setup screen .................................................24
Main menu ...............................................................................24
Security menu...........................................................................24
Boot menu ................................................................................24
Exit menu .................................................................................25
Boot from LAN...............................................................................25
Connecting to external display devices ...............................................26
Connecting to a VGA display device.............................................26
S-Video output ...............................................................................27
Before connecting ....................................................................28
Adjusting TV format selections manually ..............................29
Installing additional memory ..............................................................31
FAQ and troubleshooting ....................................................................34
General............................................................................................34
Battery and power ..........................................................................34
Connection .....................................................................................35
System .............................................................................................36
Display ............................................................................................39
Information on cleaning and battery maintenance............................40
Battery maintenance ......................................................................40
Cleaning your Joybook ..................................................................40
Service and support..............................................................................41
BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ...........................................41
Joybook online registration ...........................................................41
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Appendix ..............................................................................................42
General safety information............................................................ 42
Safety information about the battery............................................ 42
Caution texts concerning lithium batteries............................ 42
Safety information about the AC adapter .................................... 42
Safety information about the modem .......................................... 43
Caution..................................................................................... 43
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in
private households in the European Union. ................................ 43
Declaration of Conformity............................................................ 43
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.
In addition to this book, you can find more information from "Joybook
Application Software User Manual" in the supplied CD.
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.
Introduction to 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.
Offers information about how
to add the memory.
Frequently asked questions
and troubleshooting
information.
Information about cleaning
and battery maintenance.
Joybook service and support
information.
Typ og ra phics
The usage of notes, tips and warnings is specifically for different
purposes, which are described as follows.
Icon/
Symbol
< > or [ ] Keys on the
Item Meaning
Warning Information mainly to prevent the
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
2. Connecting the power
Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
Connect the power adapter to the power socket on your Joybook.
Turn your Joybook upside down and put it on a soft clean cloth. With the
label side of the battery pack facing down, slide it gently into the battery
compartment until it snaps into place (1). Move the release latch to the
left as shown to lock the battery pack into place (2).
Getting started2
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.
• When the battery is charging, the battery indicator appears in amber.
When the charging process is completed, the light goes off.
• 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 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.
• Your Joybook T31 Series only works with Microsoft Windows® XP
Home and Windows® XP Professional editions.
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 a telephone line to the modem port of your Joybook and dial-up
to the Internet.
Getting started4
Access local area network (LAN) by connecting a network cable to the
LAN port of your Joybook.
Use various ExpressCard on the market by inserting one into the
ExpressCard slot of your Joybook.
Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs or enjoy
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DVD/VCD movies.
Connect a microphone to the microphone jack to record sounds.
Connect an earphone to the earphone jack to output sounds.
Insert a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, MMC or xD memory card
to exchange files.
Getting started 5
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 started6
Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or AV device that has an SVideo input jack by connecting it to the S-Video Out jack on your
Joybook.
Touring your Joybook
Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be different from those shown in this manual.
Front view
Power
Turns your Joybook on or off.
QShot
Allows you to capture desktop images, still images from the movies that
are played with PowerDVD, and real-time images from QEye in one
touch. For details, refer to "Using QShot" on page 22.
BenQ Surround
Allows you to turn on or turn off SRS TruSurround XT in your Sound
Manager in one touch.
(3) Keyboard
(4) Tou c h pa d
(5) Speakers
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(6) Wireless launch button
/
Press this button to activate/deactivate wireless devices.
(7) Earphone/SPDIF audio output jack
Can be used to connect to an earphone/headset or external speaker for
playing Joybook audio.
(8) Microphone input jack
Can be used to connect to a microphone for recording sounds.
(1) Built-in camera (QEye)
A 1.3 megapixel built-in camera (hereafter referred as QEye) that allows
you to hold a video conference, capture images, or record videos. For
details, refer to "Using QEye (Optional)" on page 20.
(2) Power and quick access buttons
(9) Five-in-One memory card slot
Reads a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, MMC or xD memory
card.
(10) LCD panel
(11) Built-in microphone
Receives sounds and voices for recording.
Touring your Joybook 7
Left side view
(1) Power jack
For connecting AC power supply.
(2) VGA port
For connecting external display devices, such as monitors and
projectors.
(3) S-Video Out jack
Allows Joybook to outputs video signals to a television set or VCR
that has an S-Video in jack via an S-Video cable.
(4) 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.
(5) USB 2.0 port
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For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3
players that use the USB interface.
(6) IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port
For connecting high-speed peripherals such as digital video cameras
and other consumer electronics devices that use the IEEE 1394
(FireWire) interface.
(7) ExpressCard slot
This ExpressCard slot accepts one double-wide or single-wide type
ExpressCard. You can use it and various ExpressCard on the market
to further expand the capabilities of your Joybook.
Insert the ExpressCard into the slots following the direction indicated
on the card and complete related driver settings.
Right side view
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(1) 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.
(2) DVD-RW Combo/DVD-Dual/DVD 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.
(3) Tray ejection hole
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.
(4) USB 2.0 port
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3
players that use the USB interface.
(5) Anti-theft lock hole
You can attach a anti-theft lock and cable to this hole to prevent theft.
Touring your Joybook 9
Bottom view
(1) MiniCard slot and memory expansion slot
Accommodates the memory slot of Joybook. There is also a MiniCard
slot for using an optional MiniCard.
Depending on your model, an optional MiniCard wireless network card
may have been pre-installed.
(2) Hard disk drive compartment
Accommodates the hard disk drive of Joybook.
(3) Battery retainer A
Secures the battery in place.
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(4) Battery pack
Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected.
(5) Battery retainer B
Secures the battery in place.
Indicators
(1) Hard disk/optical drive activity indicator
Flashing in blue when Joybook is accessing data in the hard disk drive
or optical drive.
(2) Caps Lock indicator
Lights up in blue when the Caps Lock is activated.
(3) Scroll Lock Indicator
Lights up in blue when the Scroll Lock is activated.
(4) Num Lock indicator
Lights up in blue when the Num Lock is activated.
(1) Battery indicator
When the battery is charging, it lights up in amber.
(2) Five-in-One memory card access indicator
Flashes in blue when accessing a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro,
SD, MMC or xD memory card.
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