BenQ Joybook R53 Series User manual

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Joybook R53 Series User’s Manual
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Joybook Models Covered by This
Manual
This manual contains the information about the following Joybook models:
• Joybook R53 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.
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Table of Contents iii
Table o f Contents
BenQ Joybook R53 Quick Start Guide.............................................................1
Package Contents ....................................................................................... 1
Getting Your Joybook Ready for Use........................................................ 1
Expanding the Capabilities of Your Joybook ........................................... 3
Touring Your Joybook......................................................................................5
Left Side View............................................................................................. 6
Right Side View .......................................................................................... 7
Rear View.................................................................................................... 8
Function Hotkeys....................................................................................... 9
Getting Started with Windows XP ...................................................................11
Using the QMedia Bar ......................................................................................12
Setting Up the QMedia Bar ....................................................................... 12
Customizing the Hotkeys ................................................................... 12
Sending and Receiving E-mail................................................................... 14
Getting Online............................................................................................ 14
Using the Built-In Wireless LAN Function .............................................. 15
Using Bluetooth (Optional) ...................................................................... 16
Adding a Bluetooth Device................................................................. 16
Sending a File to a Bluetooth Device.................................................. 18
Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections.................. 19
QMusic Workspace............................................................................. 19
Playing a Music CD............................................................................. 19
Creating a Playlist................................................................................ 19
Converting CD Music into MP3 Format........................................... 20
Creating an MP3 Music CD ............................................................... 20
Viewing Digital Photographs, Creating Slide Shows and Calendars....... 21
Photo Explorer Workspace................................................................. 21
Viewing Images ................................................................................... 21
Creating a Slide Show or Screensaver ................................................ 21
Making a Calendar .............................................................................. 22
Watching DVD/VCD Movies.................................................................... 23
PowerDVD Control Panel .................................................................. 23
Region Code Settings .......................................................................... 24
Basic Operations.................................................................................. 24
Making Your Own Movies ........................................................................ 26
PowerDirector Workspace .................................................................. 26
The Movie-Making Process ................................................................ 27
Step 1: Loading Clips into the Library................................................27
Step 2: Managing Clips in the Workspace..........................................27
Step 3: Working with Effects...............................................................27
Step 4: Producing a Movie Disc.......................................................... 28
Burning CD/DVD Using Nero Express.....................................................29
Using QPower............................................................................................. 32
Launching QPower.............................................................................. 32
Checking Battery Level ........................................................................ 32
Selecting a Power Profile ..................................................................... 32
Setting up a Power Profile...................................................................32
Associating Application Programs with Power Profiles....................33
Removing the Association Between Programs and Power Profiles..34
QPresentation (Optional).......................................................................... 35
Protecting Your Joybook from Viruses and Other Security Threats....... 35
Sound Manager........................................................................................... 35
Connecting to External Display Devices..........................................................36
Connecting to a VGA Display Device .......................................................36
Before connecting your Joybook to a projector.................................37
S-Video Output .......................................................................................... 38
Installing Additional Memory ..........................................................................39
Recovering Your System ...................................................................................42
Using the Windows System Restore Tool .................................................42
Using the Quick Recovery Function..........................................................42
Using the Recovery CDs............................................................................. 43
Reinstalling Software or Driver........................................................... 43
FAQ and Troubleshooting................................................................................44
General ........................................................................................................ 44
Battery and Power ...................................................................................... 44
Connection ................................................................................................. 45
System ......................................................................................................... 45
Display......................................................................................................... 48
Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance ..........................49
Safety ........................................................................................................... 49
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Battery Maintenance ..................................................................................49
Cleaning Your Joybook ..............................................................................49
Service and Support.......................................................................................... 50
BenQ Joybook Global Online Service .......................................................50
Joybook Online Registration......................................................................50
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BenQ Joybook R53 Quick Start Guide 1
BenQ Joybook R53 Quick Start Guide
Package Contents
Before using your Joybook R53 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 to be damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in case you need to
ship your Joybook for service.
Getting Your Joybook Ready for Use
1. Installing the battery
Turn your Joybook upside down and put it on a soft clean cloth. With the label
side of the battery facing up, 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 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.
The power systems and plug types might vary depending on your country/region.
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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 the figures in
Chapter 1 “Touring Your Joybook” on page 5 and 7.
3. Opening your Joybook
To open your Joybook, slide the latch to the right, and then lift the lid up.
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.
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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 USB peripherals to the USB port of your Joybook.
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.
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Use various PC cards on the market by inserting one into the PC card slot of your
Joybook.
Connect an earphone or microphone to the earphone or microphone jack to out-
put or record sounds.
Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs or enjoy DVD/VCD
movies.
Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or AV device by connecting it to
the S-Video socket on your Joybook.
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Touring Your Joybook
Wireless Network Indicator
• When WLAN is on, it lights up in
blue.
• When Bluetooth is on, it lights up
in amber.
• When WLAN and Bluetooth are
both on, it lights up in blue and
amber.
Battery Indicator
• When the battery is charging, it
lights up in amber.
• When the charging is complete, the
amber light goes off.
• Flashing blue indicates that the
battery is running low.
• Flashing amber indicates that the
battery is malfunctioning, in which
case you should contact service per-
sonnel.
Hard Disk Activity Indicator
Lights up in blue when Joybook R53 is
accessing data in the hard disk drive.
Four-in-One Memory Card
Access Indicator
Flashes when accessing a Memory
Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD or MMC
memory card.
Caps Lock Indicator
Lights up in blue when the Caps Lock
is activated.
Num Lock Indicator
Lights up in blue when the Num Lock
is activated.
Power Switch with LED
Turns Joybook R53 on or off.
• When the system is on, it lights up in
blue.
• When the system is standby, it lights up
in amber.
Internet Hotkey
Starts up the Internet Explorer Web
browser.
E-Mail Hotkey
Starts up the Outlook Express e-mail cli-
ent.
Customizable Hotkey 1
Can be customized to open an applica-
tion.
Customizable Hotkey 2
Can be customized to open an applica-
tion.
Left and Right Buttons
Equivalent to the left and right
buttons on a mouse.
Tou c h Pa d
For controlling the on-screen cursor. Can
be activated and deactivated by pressing the
Fn + F6 hotkey combination.
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Left Side View
(1) Kensington Lock Hole
You can attach a Kensington-type lock and cable to this
hole to prevent theft.
(5) USB 2.0 Ports
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cam-
eras and MP3 players that use the USB interface.
(8) PC Card Ejection Button
You can use this button to eject an inserted PC Card. To
eject a PC Card:
1. Quit all PC Card applications and shut down all PC
Card functions.
2. Press and then release the PC Card ejection button,
causing it to pop out.
3. When the button has popped out, push it in again to
eject the PC Card.
(2) Ventilation Holes
For dissipating heat and keeping the computer at an
optimal temperature.
(6) Four-in-One Memory Card Slot
Reads a Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD or MMC
memory card.
(7) PC Card Slot
This PC Card slot accepts one Type-II PC Card. You can
use it and various PC 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 set-
tings.
(3) LAN (Ethernet) Port
Allows Joybook to connect to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet
network.
(4) 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.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (7) (8)
(6)
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Right Side View
(1) Earphone/SPDIF Audio Output Jack
Can be used to connect to an earphone/headset or
external speaker for playing Joybook audio.
(4) DVD-ROM/Combo/DVD-dual/Super-Multi Drive
(Optional)
Supports multi-functional optical module for reading
music CDs, VCDs and DVDs or burning CD-R/CD-
RW or DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-RAM (optional)
discs. Discs can be inserted/ejected by pressing the
small ejection button on the drive.
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 but-
ton to force open the disc tray.
(5) Wireless Device Switch
Press this switch to turn on/off wireless connection
function (WLAN and Bluetooth, Bluetooth is optional
depending on your model).
(6) USB 2.0 Ports
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cam-
eras and MP3 players that use the USB interface.
(2) Audio Input Jack
Connects to a Hi-Fi set, radio, synthesizer, walkman,
etc.
(3) Microphone Input Jack
Can be used to connect to a microphone for recording
sounds.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
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Rear View
(1) Modem Port
Accepts an analog telephone line for use with the inter-
nal modem.
(3) VGA Port
For connecting external display devices, such as
monitors and projectors.
(2) S-Video Out
Allows Joybook to outputs video signals to a television
set or VCR via an S-Video cable.
(4) Power Jack
For connecting AC power supply.
(2) (3) (4)
(1)
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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 function keys on-line Help. Fn + F6 Activates or deactivates the touch pad.
Fn + F2 Puts Joybook into sleep mode. Fn + F7 Activates or deactivates the speakers.
Fn + F3 Switches display between the screen and an external monitor/projec-
tor, or allows simultaneous display; switches between internal/exter-
nal display & TV-output.
Fn + F8 Decreases volume.
Fn + F9 Increases volume.
Fn + F4 Decreases screen brightness. Fn + F10 Switches among the 3 basic power profiles of QPower.
Fn + F5 Increases screen brightness. Fn + F12 Switches between all 3 combinations of WLAN and Bluetooth on/
off. The status is indicated by the on-screen display.
Bluetooth is optional depending on your purchased model.
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Windows Key Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start button on
the Windows desktop. Shift + + M Cancels minimization of all windows.
+ Tab Makes the next item on the Windows task bar active. + R Activates the Run dialogue box.
+ E Opens the My Computer window for browsing disks
and files. Num lk
Activates or deactivates the numeric keypad integrated in
the keyboard (indicated by the light gray shade in the illus-
tration above).
+ M Minimizes all windows. Caps lock Capitalizes all text entered.
Application Key Provides the same function as the right touch pad button,
bringing up a contextual pop-up menu.
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Getting Started with Windows XP
Your Joybook comes installed with Windows XP, Microsoft's latest operating sys-
tem 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 deter-
mine 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.
Next, please follow the steps below to setup the language for non-unicode pro-
grams settings in Windows XP.
1. Click Start and then Control Panel.
2. Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options.
3. Click Regional and Language Options in the window that appears.
4. Click the Advanced tab.
5. In the drop-down listbox, click to select your language and country.
6. Click Apply.
7. Click Ye s .
8. Click Ye s .
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Using the QMedia Bar
The QMedia Bar integrates a number of software appli-
cations to enhance the multimedia experience on your Joybook. Click on the
small triangle button and a rotating button bar will appear.
From the QMedia 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 (requires optional CD-burner), convert and save CD
music into MP3 format, or create your personal favorite music album.
Click to start up PowerDVD for playing DVD or movie clips.
Click to activate PowerDirector with which you can create and edit your
personal movie clips.
Click to open Nero Express for burning your favorite music, photos and
files onto CDs.
Click to open Photo Explorer. It allows you to easily create and share your
photos.
Click to view the information about QMedia Bar.
Setting Up the QMedia Bar
Right-click on the QMedia Bar and a menu will appear on it.
Yo u c a n :
• 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 R53 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 R53 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 the hotkey.
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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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Sending and Receiving E-mail
You can use Outlook Express to send and receive e-mail.
In order to use e-mail, you must have an account with an ISP (Internet service pro-
vider) and perform needed software configuration. For detailed information on
accounts, passwords, e-mail servers and other settings, please consult your sys-
tem administrator/ISP, or contact BenQ Customer Service for help.
1. Open Outlook Express by pressing the hotkey on your Joybook or click-
ing on the button on the QMedia Bar.
2. After the Outlook Express application window opens, you can start to write,
send and receive e-mail.
For more information on how to use Outlook Express, please consult the on-line
Help by clicking Help and then select Contents and Index.
Getting Online
You can use Internet Explorer to browse web pages on the Internet and access var-
ious on-line information.
In order to get online, you must have an account with an ISP (Internet service pro-
vider) and perform needed software configuration. For detailed information on
accounts, passwords and other settings, please consult your system administrator/
ISP, or contact BenQ Customer Service for help.
1. Open Internet Explorer by pressing the hotkey on your Joybook or click-
ing on the button on the QMedia Bar.
2. After the Internet Explorer application window opens, enter the address for the
web page you wish to view in the Address field and then click Go.
For more information on how to use Internet Explorer, please consult the on-line
Help by clicking Help and then select Contents and Index.
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Using the Built-In Wireless LAN Function
With the built-in wireless LAN card on your Joybook, you can access Ethernet
network wirelessly without the constraints of network cables.
At home or in the office, you need an access point, which serves as an air station to
make transmission possible. Outdoors in places such as in coffee shops or library,
you can inquire the service personnel about an account.
To connect to a wireless LAN network:
1. Make sure that you are located within the wireless network service area and you
have already obtained the user name and password for accessing such network
from the service provider.
2. Slide the Wireless Device Switch, and then the Fn + F12 hotkey combination to
turn on Wireless LAN.
3. Click on the wireless LAN icon on the System Tray located at the lower
right corner of the Desktop to bring up the pop-up menu.
4. If you see the ‘Use Intel PROSet/Wireless’ option in the dialog, click to select it;
if not, skip to step 6 below.
5. Click on the wireless LAN icon again to bring up the pop-up menu.
6. Click Open Intel PROSet/Wireless to bring up the utility window.
7. In the ‘Available Networks’ section of the window shows a list of available net-
works automatically detected by your wireless LAN card.
8. Click on one of the items in that list and click Configure to create a profile for it.
9. Give it a profile name and click Next.
10. You may update the security settings on this page and enter a password if nec-
essary. (Please check with your ISP for the values for these settings.) Click Next.
11. Click OK to complete the profile.
12. Back on the main page of the utility window, notice the new profile item in the
‘Profiles’ section.
13. Highlight your profile and click Connect to connect to wireless LAN.
14. You will notice the wireless LAN icon on the system tray now appearing in
green to indicate connection on.
To access Internet, you may have to undergo another authorization process and
enter username and password. For details, please consult your ISP.
If you are not to use the WLAN Card in your Joybook, dial-up connection using the
modem port, ADSL and broadband transmission using the LAN port would also do.
Please contact your local ISP to get more information.
When travelling by air, please be sure to turn off wireless networking to avoid any
possible risks to flight safety.
• Click Help on the menu bar any time to bring up Help.
• For Joybook with a non-Intel WLAN card, please refer to the on-line Help of
Atheros Utility.
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Using Bluetooth (Optional)
The Bluetooth function allows you to get connected to various devices and ser-
vices that support Bluetooth transmission. You can get rid of those annoying
cables when printing documents, synchronizing your PIM data with your PDA or
another PC, mobile phone or even sharing a network connection.
Bluetooth is optional depending on your purchased model. The Bluetooth icon will
appear on the system tray when Bluetooth is turned on or in connection; the icon
will disappear when Bluetooth is turned off.
Adding a Bluetooth Device
1. Slide the Wireless Connection Switch on the Joybook to the ON position.
2. Press the <Fn> + <F12> hotkey combination several times until Bluetooth is
“ON”.
3. Turn on the power of your Bluetooth device and activate its Bluetooth function.
• For details about how to activate the device’s Bluetooth function, please refer to
its documentations.
• The maximum effective range of connection between your Joybook and the Blue-
tooth device is 10 meters.
• You can use your Joybook to connect to up to 7 Bluetooth devices simultaneously.
4. Click on the Bluetooth icon on the Windows system tray located at the
lower-right-hand corner of the Desktop to bring up the pop-up box. Click to
select “Add a Bluetooth Device”.
If you do not see the Bluetooth icon on the Windows system tray, press <Fn> +
<F12> again and repeatedly until Bluetooth is “ON”.
5. Check the “My device is set up and ready to be found” checkbox and click Next.
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