User manual BENQ JOYBOOK 3000

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 Center --- 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 Copyright Copyright © 2003 by BENQ Corporation. 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Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations. 2 Copyright Joybook 3000 Features Hard Disk Drive Activity Indicator Lights up in blue when the computer is reading the data in the hardware. Internet Hotkey Starts up the Internet Explorer Web browser. E-Mail Hotkey Four-in-One Card Indicator Lights up in blue when the computer is reading the card data. 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. Caps Lock Indicator Lights up in blue when the Caps Lock is engaged. Customizable Hotkey 2 Can be set by the user to open the same application as the fourth icon on the Q-Media bar. Num Lock Indicator Lights up in blue when the Num Lock key is engaged. Power Button Turns the computer on or off. Scroll Lock Indicator Lights up in blue when Scroll Lock is active. Cover Switch Touch Pad For controlling the on-screen cursor. Can be activated and deactivated by pressing the Fn + F6 hotkey combination. Left and Right Selection Buttons Equivalent to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Joybook 3000 Features 3 Power Button/Play/Pause Rewind Allows fast backwards searching on Music Button Can play music even when the computer is turned off. audio CDs. 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 at most 999 songs. Each list is categorized 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. Forward 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. Allows fast forwards searching on audio CDs. 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 disk, CD, Flash Card and USB device. Select Play Mode When power 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. Infrared Port The interface for infrared communications allows the transfer of data to and from PDAs or mobile phone or computer with infrared capabilities. 4 Joybook 3000 Features Power Jack For connecting the AC adapter. S-Video Out Outputs S-Video signals to a television set or a projector. Modem Port Accepts an analog telephone line for use with the internal modem. Parallel Port For connecting devices such as printers that use the parallel port interface. VGA Port For connecting external display devices, USB Port such as monitors and projectors. For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players that use the USB interface. 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. Ventilation Holes For dissipating heat and keeping the computer at an optimal temperature. Kensington Lock Joybook 3000 Features 5 Ventilation Holes For dissipating heat and keeping the computer at an optimal temperature. PC Card Eject Button 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 disks. 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.) Four-in-One Slot Reads Memory Stick Card, SD Card, Smart Media Card and MMC Card. 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 service personnel. 6 Joybook 3000 Features Earphone Jack/S/PDIF Outputs optical sound. Can be connected to optical audio-enabled speakers for high quality music. IEEE 1394 Port For connecting external display devices, such as monitors and projectors. DVD Drive Supports multi-functional optical module for music CD, VCD and DVD. Disks can be inserted/ejected pressing the small rectangular button at the center of the Drive. USB Port For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players that use the USB interface. Line-in Inputs sound into the computer. USB Port For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players that use the USB interface. PS2 Mouse Port Mic in Inputs speech into the computer. Joybook 3000 Features 7 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 + F4 Decreases screen brightness. Fn + F6 Activates or deactivates the touch pad. Fn + F8 Lowers speaker volume. Fn + F2 Puts the computer into sleep mode. Fn + F5 Increases screen brightness. Fn + F9 Fn + F7 Activates or deactivates the speakers. Increases speaker volume. Fn + F3 Switches display between the screen and an external monitor, or allows simultaneous display. Fn + F10 Turns on or off the Logo backlight. 8 Function Hotkeys Windows Key Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start button on the Windows desktop. +M Minimizes all windows. Num Lock Activates the numeric keypad integrated in the keyboard. Application Key Provides the same function as the right touch pad button, bringing up a contextual pop-up menu. Shift + +M Caps Lock Capitalizes all text entered. Cancels minimization of all windows. + Tab Makes the next item on the Windows task bar active. +R Activates Run dialogue box. +E Opens the My Computer window for browsing disks and files. Function Hotkeys 9 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. 2 1 10 Getting Started with Windows XP 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 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 conversely 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 photographs from a digital camera. Photo Explorer also lets you produce online photo albums of your favorite photos for sharing with friends and family. you wish. CD-Maker makes it easy for you to burn CD-R disks for storing music, photographs, or any other kind of data Using the Q-Media Bar 11 Your Digital Entertainment Center --- BenQ Joybook 3000 Send and receive e-mail. Browse the Web. Watch video. Create your own movies. Listen to music and creating your own custom music collections. Browse and edit digital photographs. Convert music into the MP3 format and take your favorite tunes wherever you go. Quickly and reliably burn CD-R disks. 12 Your Digital Entertainment Center --- BenQ Joybook 3000 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. 2 1. Activate the Q-Media bar by doubleclicking its icon on the Windows desktop. 3 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. 1 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. Sending and Receiving E-mail 13 Getting Online From the Q-Media bar, or by using the hotkey on the keyboard, you can instantly start up Internet Explorer wed browser. 2 1. Activate the Q-Media bar by doubleclicking its icon on the desktop. 3 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. 1 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 to the Internet. 14 Getting Online 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, convert audio CD tracks to MP3 format for storage on your hard disk drive, or create custom music compilation. Action Depending on the item selected elsewhere in the QMusic window, burns a CD, converts songs, stops the current action, or continues a suspended action. QMusic application window controls Search Window Add Depending on the item selected elsewhere in the QMusic window, creates new play lists or adds songs. Song List window Displays songs and related information. You can also select the song you would like to play or burn to CD. Option Accesses application preferences. Music Library Lists your music file collections. --Play --Stop --Previous song --Next song --Eject Repeat Randomize Volume From left to right: Next Visual Effect, Equalizer , My Play Lists * Please refer to the Joybee user manual for further information about QMusic. 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. Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections 15 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 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 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. 16 Watching Video and Making Your Own Movies 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! Power Brings up the i-Power online resources portal website. Media Databank Shows various types of raw media files that can be used in the storyboard pane. Minimize Minimizes the PowerDirector application window. Preview Pane Displays previews of video footage, transitions, and various types of effects. Close Closes the PowerDirector Mode Wheel Trash Can For deleting items from the Media Databank or Storyboard pane. Used for switching between various editing modes. Volume Storyboard Pane Provides area for manipulating all the media segments, transitions, special effects and user settings needed to produce the final movie. Controls audio volume. Watching Video and Making Your Own Movies 17 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 customized slide shows. Customizable Toolbar Location Directory Tree 1 2 Browse Pane Preview Pane 3 Viewer 5 Slide Show Storyboard 1. Locate the desired image files in 2. Files in the directory you the Directory Tree. 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. Doubleclicking in the Preview Pane will open the Viewer window for a closer look at the image. 18 Viewing Digital Photographs and Creating Slide Shows 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 6. Click Slide Show Options to select 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. 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 disk. transition effects and other options. Choose to run the slide show automatically 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.) Viewing Digital Photographs and Creating Slide Shows 19 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. Toolbar CD type 1 Choose CD Recorder Steps Windows Explorer Help 2 3 2 Source Pane Destination Pane CD Layout File Size Bar Displays the size of the files in the Destination Pane. 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. 20 Burning CDs 2. In the Source Pane, select the files you wish to burn to CD and drag them to the Destination Pane. Then right-click on the right side of the CD icon in the CD Layout area and select Data CD Properties from the pop-up menu that appears. 3. Click the Step 2 button and make the desired settings and start burning your CD. In general, regardless of the burning format, two major steps are to be followed: Step 1 is to create the desired settings for the CD content. Step 2 is to burn the new CD. Three steps are required only for burning Mixed-Mode CD and CD Extra CD, as they have both data and audio track on the same disk, which are two different types. Burning CDs 21 Attaching External Display Devices Attaching a VGA display device When giving a presentation, you can ouput the Joybook 3000's video signal to an external display device, such as a projector or monitor. Press the Fn + F3 hotkey combination to switch between the computer's own LCD panel and the attached display device, or use simultaneous display. Monitor Projector 22 Attaching External Display Devices S-Video Out The S-Video Out port allows you to output display signals to a television set or VCR for viewing or recording. Television Set VCR Attaching External Display Devices 23 Installing Additional Memory Please contact BenQ distributor or customer service center, or check the module which can be used on the BenQ web site, before you upgrade or replace memory. If you wish to upgrade memory, you can replace the existing 128 MB or 256 MB module with a higher-capacity one. The product warranty as provided by BenQ does not cover any damage to the machine as a result of your own discretionary upgrade or memory replacement. Therefore, it is recommended that you take your Joybook 3000 to the BenQ distributor or customer service center for the upgrade or memory replacement. Your Joybook 3000 comes with 128MB or 256MB of system memory as one DDR (Double Data Rate) 266 SDRAM SoDIMMs ( Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory can be extended to up to 1 GB. Battery Memory 1. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter. Turn the computer over. 2. Take out the battery, and use a screwdriver to remove the screws that secure the memory subsystem cover. Open the cover. 24 Installing Additional Memory 3. Align the memory module with the slot, 4. Gently push the free edge downwards and then insert it. until the module locks into place. 5. Replace the cover, and use a screwdriver to secure it with the screws. Insert the battery, and then connect the AC adapter. When you start the computer, it will automatically test and configure the new memory. Installing Additional Memory 25 Recommendations and Troubleshooting The following are descriptions of situations that you may encounter during use of the computer, along with basic troubleshooting steps. If you are not able to resolve the issue, immediately contact a BenQ service center for assistance. The computer will not start up, even though the power button was pressed. Check the power indicator. · If it is not lit up, the computer is not being supplied by power--either from an external power source via the AC adapter or from the battery. Make sure that the AC adapter is correctly inserted into the power jack of the computer and a working electrical socket, and allow the battery to begin charging. If the power indicator is lit up in blue, the computer is being supplied normally with power, meaning that the problem lies elsewhere. If you have added any hardware (for example, memory or a wireless network card), check if it has been installed correctly. It is possible that certain operating system files are damaged or missing. If so, you may need to use the restore CD that came with the computer to return the computer's software to its original state. Please note however that doing so will cause all of your personal data on the hard disk drive to be lost! · · · lf it is lit up in blue, the computer is being supplied normally with power. There are two possible causes for the problem. The screen's brightness may be set too low. Use the Fn + F5 hotkey combination to increase the brightness. The display mode may be set to use an external display. Use the Fn + F3 hotkey combination to switch the display mode to use the computer's own LCD panel or to use simultaneous display. · · · There is no sound coming from the speakers. Check the following: · The speakers may have been muted. Look at the volume control (speaker icon) in the Windows task bar to see if mute has been set. If so, turn off the mute. The speakers may have been turned off. Use the Fn + F7 hotkey combination to turn them on. The volume may have been set too low. Use the Fn + F9 hotkey combination to increase the volume. An earphone or external speakers may be connected to the audio-out jack, automatically turning off the computer's internal speakers. · · There is nothing visible on the screen. Check the power indicator. · · If it is not lit up, no power is being supplied to the computer. Connect the AC adapter and restart the computer. If it is lit up in orange, the computer has entered sleep mode in order to conserve power. Simply pressing the power button should return the computer to normal operating mode. · 26 Recommendations and Troubleshooting CD or DVD does not function. Please verify the following: · The computer is turned on, and the CD or DVD disks are properly inserted in the center of the disk tray in the optical drive. · The DVD disk tray is closed. Noise from the optical drive when the disk plays shows that the optical drive may be deformed, and the computer needs to be repaired. If the disk tray does not open after the Eject button is pressed, insert a pin into the Emergency Eject hole to force the tray out. · · · · The distance and angle between the computer and device do not exceed the effective range of the port. You are not attempting to establish the link under conditions of direct sunlight. The infrared port is not facing any other infrared-enabled devices. There are no incompatibilities between the communications software that is attempting to establish the infrared link and any other communications software on the computer. For further information, please consult the manual for the particular software. DVD movies will not play. The region code of the DVD inserted must match that of the DVD playback software used. This region code can be set up to five times. If you have not reached this limit, a prompt will appear that will allow you to change the region code of the software to match that of the move. Otherwise, you can only play back DVDs with the same region code as the last DVD played back successfully. The computer is unable to use the infrared port to communicate with other devices. Please confirm the following: · · · Communication speeds for the computer and the external device are identical. The infrared port is clear. There are no objects blocking the path between the computer and the external device. Recommendations and Troubleshooting 27 Basic Specifications Hardware Specifications Processor Memory Hard Disk Drive Optical Drive Display Graphics Subsystem Weight Software Specifications Intel P4-DT 1.7 GHz 128 MB 20 GB HDD Included Software Operating System Intel P4-M 1.8 GHz 256 MB 30 GB HDD Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Q-Media Bar QMusic Photo Explorer Power DVD Power Director CD-Maker DVD (8*24x) 15.0" high-brightness TFT LCD nVIDIA MAP17, 16MB SDRAM 3.05 kg 3.1 kg 28 Basic Specifications Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance Using the Computer Safely When setting up or operating the computer, please pay special attention to the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Keep this manual in a safe place for easy reference when needed. Make sure to follow all instructions and warnings related to the system. Place the computer on stable, level surface, and ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. Do not expose the computer to rain or excess humidity, and keep it away from liquids (such as beverages, faucets, and so on). Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight, and keep it away from sources of heat (such as radiators, space heaters, stoves, and so on). Do not expose the computer to heavy impacts or strong vibrations. When closing the computer, do not use excessive force. Do not place the computer in environments where the temperature is below 0×C or above 50°C. Do not place the computer in the area of strong magnetic fields. Use an appropriate electrical outlet, and make sure that no heavy objects are placed on the AC adapter or power cord. Battery Maintenance 1. 2. Do not use AC adapters other than the one provided with the computer. After an extended period of usage, the battery's ability to retain charge will gradually deteriorate--this is entirely normal. To replace an old battery, turn off the computer, and be sure to use a new battery from the same manufacturer.. Do not place the battery within reach of children, and keep well away from sources of fire. Follow the local laws governing the disposal of batteries. As far as possible, submit used batteries to be recycled. Use of improper batteries, or attempting to disassemble a battery, may result in explosions. Follow vendor recommendations in using batteries of the identical or equivalent type as replacements for worn-out batteries. 3. 4. 5. Cleaning Your Computer When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. Turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter, and remove the battery. Use a damp cloth to wipe the outer surface of the computer. Do not apply liquid or spray cleaners directly on the computer. Do not use cleaners containing alcohol or acetone. Instead, use cleaning fluids specially formulated for LCD screens. 10. The AC adapter is a high-voltage component. Do not attempt to repair it on your own. If it becomes damaged, please contact an authorized BenQ distributor or service center. 11. Make sure that the modem port is used only with a regular analog phone line. Do not connect a digital phone line to the modem port, as this will cause damage to the modem. Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance 29