BenQ Joybook 3000 User manual

Joybook 3000 User Manual
Before using your Joybook, please read the Quick Start Guide to get
your computer up and running. Read this manual for more detailed
information that can help you use all of your Joybook's capabilities
more effectively and enjoyably.
Table of Contents
Joybook 3000 Features ....................................................................3
Function Hotkeys ............................................................................8
Getting Started with Windows XP ............................................ 10
Using the Q-Media Bar ................................................................ 11
Your Digital Entertainment Centre --- BenQ Joybook 3000 ... 12
Sending and Receiving E-mail ................................................ 13
Getting Online ........................................................................ 14
Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections 15
Watching Video and Making Your Own Movies .................. 16
Viewing Digital Photographs and Creating Slide Shows .... 18
Burning CDs ............................................................................ 20
Attaching External Display Devices ........................................... 22
Installing Additional Memory ...................................................... 24
Recommendations and Troubleshooting ................................... 26
Basic Specifications ...................................................................... 28
Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance .... 29

2 Copyright
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 by BENQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
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chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.
Disclaimer
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disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BENQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision
or changes.
*Windows, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organisations.

Joybook 3000 Features 3
Joybook 3000 Features
Hard Disc Drive Activity Indicator
Lights up in blue when the computer is reading
the data in the hardware.
Four-in-One Card Indicator
Lights up in blue when the computer is reading
the card data.
Caps Lock Indicator
Lights up in blue when the Caps Lock is
engaged.
Num Lock Indicator
Lights up in blue when the Num Lock key is
engaged.
Scroll Lock Indicator
Lights up in blue when Scroll Lock is active.
Left and Right Selection Buttons
Equivalent to the left and right buttons on a
mouse.
Internet Hotkey
Starts up the Internet Explorer Web browser.
E-Mail Hotkey
Starts up the Outlook Express e-mail client.
Customisable Hotkey 1
Can be set by the user to open the same
application as the third icon on the Q-Media bar.
Customisable Hotkey 2
Can be set by the user to open the same
application as the fourth icon on the Q-Media
bar.
Power Button
Turns the computer on or off.
Cover Switch
To u c h P a d
For controlling the on-screen cursor. Can be
activated and deactivated by pressing the Fn +
F6 hotkey combination.

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Power Button/Play/Pause
Music Button
Can play music even when the
computer is turned off.
Stop/ Eject
Stops playback from an audio CD. If
pressed again, ejects the CD.
* Power automatically cuts off if the
SuperDJ stops playing for more than
10 minutes.
Rewind
Allows fast backward searching on
audio CDs.
Forward
Allows fast forward searching on audio
CDs.
Select Play Mode
When the power is on, SuperDJ is set
to play once from the beginning to the
end. When the SuperDJ plays, pauses
or stops, press both and to
select playback once, repeated
playback, repeated single piece
playback or random playback.
LCM Display Screen
Limitations on LCM:
1. LCM displays 199 songs at most,
while the 200th song will be
displayed as the first one.
2. A song list can play 999 songs at
most. Each list is categorised as
P1, P2,..., P9, and SuperDJ
supports 9 song lists at most.
3. The file folder in the playback
media runs from F0,F1,F2,...,to
F9. F0 is the root menu, and may
be selected only once, while F1
stands for the first file folder.
SuperDJ supports 99 file folders
at most.
Lower Volume
Decreases the volume of CD playback.
Raise Volume
Increases the volume of CD playback.
Select Playback Media
and Song List/File Folder
When SuperDJ is off, you can press
both and to select another
playback media*. If either button is
pressed, switch to another song list or
file folder.
* Playback media includes hard disc,
CD, Flash Card and USB device.
Infrared Port
The interface for infrared
communications allows the transfer of
data to and from PDAs or mobile
phone or computer with infrared
capabilities.

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Power Jack
For connecting the AC adapter.
VGA Port
For connecting external display devices,
such as monitors and projectors.
S-Video Out
Outputs S-Video signals to a television
set or a projector.
USB Port
For connecting peripherals such as
mice, digital cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB interface.
Modem Port
Accepts an analogue telephone line for
use with the internal modem.
Ethernet Port
Allows the computer to connect to an
Ethernet 10/100BaseT network.
Ventilation Holes
For dissipating heat and keeping the
computer at an optimal temperature.
Parallel Port
For connecting devices such as printers
that use the parallel port interface.
Ventilation Holes
For dissipating heat and keeping the
computer at an optimal temperature.
Kensington Lock

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Ventilation Holes
For dissipating heat and keeping the
computer at an optimal temperature.
Four-in-One Slot
Reads Memory Stick Card, SD Card,
Smart Media Card and MMC Card.
PC Card Expansion Slot
Allows the functionality of the
computer to be extended through
the use of a wide variety of PC Card
modules available—for example,
wireless networking cards and mobile
discs.
PC Card Eject 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.
Wireless Network Card
Power Button (The function is
currently not supported.)
Wireless Network Card
Activity Indicator (The function
is currently not supported.)
Power Indicator
Lights up in blue when the computer
is turned on. When the system enters
sleep mode, turns orange.
Battery Indicator
When the computer is in use, lights up
in blue. When the battery is charging,
turns orange. Flashing blue indicates
that the battery is running low.
Flashing orange indicates that the
battery is malfunctioning, in which case
you should contact our service
personnel.

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Earphone Jack/S/PDIF
Outputs optical sound. Can be
connected to optical audio-enabled
speakers for high quality music.
Line-in
Inputs sound into the computer.
Mic in
Inputs speech into the computer.
IEEE 1394 Port
For connecting external display devices,
such as monitors and projectors.
USB Port
For connecting peripherals such as
mice, digital cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB interface.
DVD Drive
Supports multi-functional optical
module for music CD, VCD and DVD.
Discs can be inserted/ejected by
pressing the small rectangular button at
the centre of the drive.
USB Port
For connecting peripherals such as
mice, digital cameras and MP3 players
that use the USB interface.
PS2 Mouse Port

8 Function Hotkeys
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 key in the
lower left corner of the keyboard, and then press the desired hotkey.
Fn + F1
Opens online help.
Fn + F2
Puts the computer into sleep mode.
Fn + F3
Switches display between the screen
and an external monitor, or allows
simultaneous display.
Fn + F4
Decreases screen brightness.
Fn + F5
Increases screen brightness.
Fn + F6
Activates or deactivates the touch
pad.
Fn + F7
Activates or deactivates the
speakers.
Fn + F8
Lowers speaker volume.
Fn + F9
Increases speaker volume.
Fn + F10
Turns on or off the Logo backlight.

Function Hotkeys 9
Windows Key
Functionally equivalent to clicking the
Start button on the Windows
desktop.
+ Tab
Makes the next item on the Windows
task bar active.
+ E
Opens the My Computer window for
browsing discs and files.
+ M
Minimises all windows.
Shift + + M
Cancels minimisation of all windows.
+ R
Activates Run dialogue box.
Num Lock
Activates the numeric keypad
integrated in the keyboard.
Caps Lock
Capitalises all text entered.
Application Key
Provides the same function as the
right touch pad button, bringing up a
contextual pop-up menu.

10 Getting Started with Windows XP
Getting Started with Windows XP
Your Joybook 3000 comes installed with Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft's latest operating system for consumer PCs. The first time you start
up your computer, Windows XP will ask you a few questions. Answer the questions to ensure that your full rights are protected.
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Using the Q-Media Bar 11
Using the Q-Media Bar
The Q-Media bar integrates a number of software applications to enhance the multimedia experience on your Joybook 3000.
From the Q-Media bar, you can quickly start up Internet Explorer and Outlook Express to browse the Web and access your
e-mail. QMusic is a great tool for listening to music and for creating personalised audio CDs with
your favourite music. Not only does QMusic support playback of MP3 and audio CD music, but you can also use it to burn audio CDs from MP3s,
or conversely to turn your audio CDs into compact MP3 files for storage on your hard disc drive or creating custom music compilations. If you want
to watch a DVD or video files, start up Power-DVD from the Q-Media bar. Power-Director lets you edit your
own video masterpieces, while Photo Explorer is perfect for viewing and editing image files, such as
photographs from a digital camera. Photo Explorer also lets you produce online photo albums of your favourite photos for sharing with
friends and family. CD-Maker makes it easy for you to burn CD-R discs for storing music, photographs, or any other kind of data
you wish.

12 Your Digital Entertainment Centre --- BenQ Joybook 3000
Watch video. Create your own
movies.
Browse and edit digital photographs.
Quickly and reliably burn CD-R discs.
Send and receive e-mail. Browse the
Web.
Listen to music and creating your own
custom music collections.
Convert music into the MP3 format
and take your favourite tunes
wherever you go.
Your Digital Entertainment Centre ---
BenQ Joybook 3000

Sending and Receiving E-mail 13
Sending and Receiving E-mail
By using the Q-Media bar or the hotkey on
the right side of the keyboard, you can
instantly start up the Outlook Express e-mail
client.
1. Activate the Q-Media bar by double-
clicking its icon on the Windows
desktop.
2. Click the Outlook Express icon on the
Q-Media bar.
3. After the Outlook Express application
window opens, you can send and
receive e-mail.
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In order to use e-mail, you must have an account with an ISP (Internet service provider) and perform the required software connection configuration. For detailed
information on accounts, passwords, e-mail servers and other settings, please consult your system administrator or ISP.

14 Getting Online
Getting Online
From the Q-Media bar, or by using the hot-
key on the keyboard, you can instantly start
up Internet Explorer wed browser.
1. Activate the Q-Media bar by double-
clicking its icon on the desktop.
2. Click the Internet Explorer icon on the
Q-Media bar.
3. After the Internet Explorer application
window opens, enter the URL address
for the web page you wish to view in
the Address field.
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When travelling by air, please be sure to turn off wireless networking when the plane is taking off or landing to avoid any possible risks to flight safety.
If your Joybook is loaded with the network card and the wireless network card, the system will optimise the working environment itself when you connect to the
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Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections 15
Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections
QMusic is the perfect tool for playing your favourite music. You can use it to play music on audio CDs or MP3 files, burn MP3 songs to audio CDs, con-
vert audio CD tracks to MP3 format for storage on your hard disc drive, or create custom music compilation.
Action
Depending on the item
selected elsewhere in the
Music window, burns a CD,
converts songs, stops the
current action, or continues
a suspended action.
Add
Depending on the item
selected elsewhere in the
Music window, creates new
play lists or adds songs.
Option
Accesses application
preferences.
Music Library
Lists your music file
collections.
My Joybee
When a Joybee MP3 player is
connected, you can transfer
all listed songs by selecting
Renew Songs.
My Play Lists
You can select your favourite
songs in My Play Lists and
give it an album name.
QMusic application
window controls
Search Window
Song List window
Displays songs and related
information. You can also
select the song you would
like to play or burn to CD.
--Play
--Stop
--Previous song
--Next song
--Eject
Repeat
Randomise
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* Please refer to the Joybee user manual for further information about Music.
From left to right: Next Visual Effect, Equaliser, My Play Lists

16 Watching Video and Making Your Own Movies
Watching Video and Making Your Own Movies
You can use the integrated DVD player in
your Joybook 3000 to watch VCD and DVD
videos.
1. Insert the disc, and the DVD will auto-
matically start up and begin playback.
2. If you wish, select full-screen mode for
more comfortable viewing.
3. To view an explanation of the function
for any button on the control panel,
place the on-screen cursor over the
button. A floating tool tip will appear.
Do not put non-standard size CDs into the DVD player.

Watching Video and Making Your Own Movies 17
The Joybook 3000 can help you edit video files to create a movie that you can share with family and friends. With a digital video camera or other
source of digital video footage, you can take advantage of the Power Director software included with your Joybook 3000 to produce your very own
cinematic masterpiece—or if you’re less ambitious, just the coolest home video ever!
Preview Pane
Displays previews of video
footage, transitions, and
various types of effects.
Media Database
Shows various types of raw
media files that can be used
in the storyboard pane.
Tr a s h C a n
For deleting items from the
Media Databank or Story-
board pane.
Power
Brings up the i-Power
online resources
portal web site.
Minimise
Minimises the Power-
Director application
window.
Close
Closes the
PowerDirector
Mode Wheel
Used for switching
between various
editing modes.
Volu me
Controls audio
volume.
Storyboard Pane
Provides area for
manipulating all the media
segments, transitions,
special effects and user
settings needed to
produce the final movie.

18 Viewing Digital Photographs and Creating Slide Shows
Viewing Digital Photographs and Creating Slide Shows
Photo Explorer can help you manage your digital photographs and other images, letting you easily view, print, and edit them, as well as create
customised slide shows.
1. Locate the desired image files in
the Directory Tree. 2. Files in the directory you selected will be shown as thumbnails
or in a list in the Browse Pane. Select
the image you wish to view.
3. The image you selected will be
shown in the Preview Pane. Double-
clicking in the Preview Pane will open
the Viewer window for a closer look
at the image.
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Customisable
Toolbar
Directory Tree
Preview Pane
Viewer
Location
Browse Pane
Slide Show Story-
board

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Creating a Slide Show
4. Select Tools ---
>Slide Show to open
the Slide Show Storyboard and create a new
project.
5. Select the image, video, and sound files
you wish to use in your slide show, and drag
them to the Slide Show Storyboard. These
files may come from different directories.
* To use a sound file as the soundtrack for your slide
show, drag it to a position before the first slide on the
Slide Show Storyboard.
6. Click Slide Show Options to select
transition effects and other options.
Choose to run the slide show automati-
cally or control it manually. If you choose
to run the slide show automatically, you
should also set the duration each slide
should be displayed. (This setting applies
only to images, as video and sound files
will play to completion.)
7. Click Save. If you wish to make changes
to the slide show, open the .use file for
the slide show and edit it on the Slide
Show Storyboard.
* The .use project file stores only file locations,
sequences, names, and slide show options. It does not
store the actual images, video, and sound files. If you wish
to save a slide show to a CD for sharing with friends and
family, or for archiving purposes, collect all its files in a
single directory, and then burn this directory to a CD-R
disc.

20 Burning CDs
Burning CDs
You can use your Joybook 3000 when connected to a CD burner with the included CD-Maker software to burn different types of data to CD.
1. Press the first (New) icon on the Toolbar.
* To select the type of CD you would like to burn, click
the arrow on the right side of the Open New File icon.
You can select from the pull-down menu Copy CD, Data
CD, Audio CD, Video CD, Super Video CD, Mixed-Mode
CD or CD-Extra.
Toolbar
CD type
Steps
Help
CD Layout
File Size Bar
Displays the size of the
files in the Destination
Pane.
Choose CD
Recorder
Source Pane
Destination Pane
Windows
Explorer
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