BenQ Joybook 8000 User manual

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Joybook 8000 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
Copyright......................................................................................... 2
Joybook 8000 Features................................................................... 3
Function Hotkeys ........................................................................... 8
Getting Started with Windows XP ............................................ 10
Using the Q-Media Bar ................................................................ 11
Your Digital Entertainment Center --- BenQ Joybook 8000 ... 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
Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance.... 28

2 Copyright
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 by BENQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chem-
ical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.
Disclaimer
BENQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically dis-
claims 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 organizations.

Joybook 8000 Features 3
Joybook 8000 Features
Power Indicator
Lights up in blue when the com-
puter is turned on. When the
computer 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 malfunction-
ing, in which case you should contact ser-
vice personnel.
Hard Disk Drive Activity Indica-
tor
Lights up in blue when the hard disk
drive is reading or writing data.
Optical Drive Activity Indicator
Lights up in blue when the optical drive
is accessing data on a disk.
Caps Lock
Lights up in blue when the Caps Lock is
engaged.
Num Lock
Lights up in blue when the Num Lock
key is engaged.
Cover Switch
Speech Input Jack
Power Button
Turns the computer on or off.
Internet Hotkey
Starts up the Internet Explorer Web
browser.
E-Mail Hoteky
Starts up the Outlook Express e-mail
client.
Customizable Hotkey 1
Can be set by the user to open the
same application as the third icon on
the Q-Media bar.
Customizable Hotkey 2
Can be set by the user to open the
same application as the fourth icon on
the Q-Media bar.
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. The up and down
arrows on the right provide document scrolling.
Left and Right Selection Buttons
Equivalent to the right and left buttons on a
mouse.

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Wireless Network
Card Activity Indicator
Lights up in blue when the
wireless network card is
active. (A wireless network
card must be purchased sepa-
rately.)
Music DJ Power Indica-
tor
Lights up in green when the
Music DJ is turned on. Flashes
when music is being played.
Music CD Power
Switch/Wireless Net-
work Card Shut
Down
When the computer is shut down, can
be used to turn the Music DJ on and
off. When the computer is on, acti-
vates or deactivates the wireless net-
working card, if installed.
* When the computer is turned off,
pressing this key will begin playback
of music from an inserted audio CD.
Play/Pause
Can play or pause music on
an audio CD, even when the
computer is turned off.
Rewind
Allows fast backwards
searching on audio CDs.
Forward
Allows fast forwards search-
ing on audio CDs.
Stop / Eject
Stops playback from an
audio CD. If pressed again,
ejects the CD. If the CD is
not being played, pressing
once will eject it.
Lower Volume
Decreases the volume of CD
playback.
Raise Volume
Increases the volume of CD
playback
Speaker/Earphone Jack
Microphone
For recording audio on the
computer.
Infrared Port
The interface for infrared communica-
tions, allowing the computer to trans-
fer data to and from PDAs or other
devices with infrared capabilities

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USB Port
For connecting peripherals
such as mice, digital cameras
and MP3 players that use the
USB interface.
Parallel Port
For connecting devices such as
printers that use the parallel
port interface.
VGA Port
For connecting external dis-
play devices, such as moni-
tors and projectors.
S-Video Out
Outputs an display signals to a
television set or VCR.
Ethernet Port
Allows the computer to con-
nect to an Ethernet 10/
100BaseT network.
Modem Port
Accepts an analog telephone
line for use with the internal
modem.
USB Port
Refer to the first column.
RCA Connector/ S/
PDIF
Outputs sound to digital
audio-enabled speakers.
Power Jack
For connecting the AC
adapter.
Kensington Lock
For preventing theft of the
computer.

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Ventilation Holes
For dissipating heat and keeping the
computer at an optimal temperature.
IEEE 1394 Port
For connecting high-
speed peripherals such as
digital video cameras and other con-
sumer electronics devices that use
the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface.
PC Card Expansion Slot
Allows the functionality of the com-
puter to be extended through the use
of a wide variety of PC Card modules
available—for example, wireless net-
working cards and mobile disks.
PC Card Eject Button
Before ejecting a PC Card, perform
the following steps:
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. (See the photograph.)

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Slot-Loading DVD + CD-RW Combo Drive
Optical drive that supports audio CD, VCD, CD-ROM,
DVD, DVD-ROM, and CD-RW formatted disks. Disks can
be ejected using the Stop/Eject button on the Music DJ.
Optical Drive Activity Indicator
Lights up when data is being accessed any disk inserted in
the optical drive.
 Do not insert disks of non-standard size into the optical drive.
This drive is a slot-loading device. Gently insert the disk into the opening, and the drive will automatically
pull the disk in. Do not force the disk inside.

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 LCD
panel 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 speak-
ers.
Fn + F8
Lowers speaker volume.
Fn + F9
Increases speaker volume.
Fn + Pg Up
Moves the cursor to the previous
page in a document.
Fn + Pg Dn
Moves the cursor to the next page in
a document.
Fn + Home
Moves the cursor to the front of the
current line.
Fn + End
Moves the cursor to the end of the
current line.

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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 disks
and files.
+ M
Minimizes all windows.
Shift + + M
Cancels minimization of all windows.
+ R
Activates Run dialogue
box.
Num Lock
Activates the numeric keypad inte-
grated in the keyboard.
Caps Lock
Capitalizes all text entered.
Application Key
Provides the same function
as the right touch pad but-
ton, bringing up a contex-
tual pop-up menu.

10 Getting Started with Windows XP
Getting Started with Windows XP
Your Joybook 8000 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
8000.
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 personalized audio CDs with your
favorite 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 con-
versely to turn your audio CDs into compact MP3 files for storage on your hard disk 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 pho-
tographs from a digital camera. Photo Explorer also lets you produce online photo albums for sharing with friends and family—even if they are in a
distant country. CD-Maker makes it easy for you to burn CD-R or CD-RW disks for storing music, photographs, or any
other kind of data you wish.

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Send and receive e-mail.
Browse the Web.
Listen to music and creat-
ing your own custom
music collections.
Convert music into the
MP3 format and take
your favorite tunes
wherever you go.
Watch video. Create your
own movies.
Browse and edit digital
photographs.
Quickly and reliably burn
CD-R or CD-RW disks.
Your Digital Entertain-
ment Center --- BenQ
Joybook 8000

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 desk-
top.
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 needed software configuration. For detailed information on accounts, passwords,
e-mail servers and other settings, please consult your system administrator or ISP.
If you are not familiar with Outlook Express, you can press the F1 key to bring up the Help window, where you can obtain assistance on using Outlook Express for the first time, or
locate any information should you have any questions thereafter.

14 Getting Online
Getting Online
From the Q-Media bar, or by using the hot-
key on the right side of the keyboard, you
can start up Internet Explorer web 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 webpage you wish to view in
the Address field.
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When traveling 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 are loaded with the network card and the wireless network card, the system will optimize the working environment itself when you connect
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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 and organizing your favorite music. You can use it to play music on audio CDs or MP3 files, burn MP3 songs to
audio CDs, convert audio CD tracks to MP3 format, and create custom compilations of your favorite music on your hard disk drive or on CD.
Action
Depending on the item
selected elsewhere in the
QMusic window, burns a
CD, converts songs, stops
the current action, or con-
tinues a suspended action.
Add
Depending on the item
selected elsewhere in the
QMusic window, creates
new play lists or adds songs.
Option
Accesses application prefer-
ences.
Music Library
Lists your music file collec-
tions.
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 favorite
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
Randomize
Volume
* Please refer to the Joybee user manual for further information about QMusic.
From left to right: Next Visual Effect, Equalizer , 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 8000 to watch VCD and DVD
videos.
1. Insert the disk, and the DVD will
automatically start up and begin playback.
2. If you wish, select full-screen mode
for more comfortable viewing.
3. To view an explanation of the func-
tion 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
The DVD player automatically draws the CD in when you gently push it. Do not push too hard.

Watching Video and Making Your Own Movies 17
The Joybook 8000 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 8000 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 Databank
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 por-
tal website.
Minimize
Minimizes the Pow-
erDirector applica-
tion window.
Close
Closes the PowerDi-
rector
Mode Wheel
Used for switching
between various edit-
ing modes.
Volume
Controls audio vol-
ume.
Storyboard Pane
Provides area for manipu-
lating all the media seg-
ments, transitions, special
effects and user settings
needed to produce the
final movie.

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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 cus-
tomized 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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Customizable
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 auto-
matically or control it manually. If you
choose to run the slide show automat-
ically, 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 loca-
tions, 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 disk.

20 Burning CDs
Burning CDs
You can use your Joybook 8000 with the included CD-Maker software to burn different types of data to CDs.
1. Click the 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 New icon and select 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