BenQ Personal Computer A52 User Manual

Joybook A52/C41 Series User Manual  
Welcome  
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Table of contents  
Overview...............................................................................................1  
About this book ............................................................................. 1  
Typographics.................................................................................. 1  
Exit menu .................................................................................20  
Boot from LAN...............................................................................20  
Recovering your system .......................................................................21  
Using QDataTrove .........................................................................21  
Launching QDataTrove:..........................................................21  
Backing up your files: ........................................................21  
Recovering your backup files: ...........................................22  
Restoring your backup image:...........................................22  
Restoring your Joybook to factory default settings:.........22  
Recovering your system using the supplied discs.........................22  
Step 1: Reinstalling a clean copy of Windows Vista...............22  
Step 2: Reinstalling drivers and applications..........................23  
Protecting your Joybook from viruses and other security  
Getting started......................................................................................2  
Package contents............................................................................ 2  
Getting your Joybook ready for use.............................................. 2  
Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook................................. 4  
Touring your Joybook .........................................................................6  
Front view ...................................................................................... 6  
Left side view.................................................................................. 7  
Right side view ............................................................................... 8  
Bottom view................................................................................... 9  
Rear view ........................................................................................ 10  
Indicators ....................................................................................... 11  
threats..............................................................................................23  
Connecting to external display devices ...............................................24  
Connecting to a VGA display device.............................................24  
Getting started with Windows Vista ...................................................12  
Turning off your Joybook properly .............................................. 12  
Installing additional memory ..............................................................25  
Using your Joybook .............................................................................14  
Using the touchpad........................................................................ 14  
Using the keyboard........................................................................ 15  
Function hotkeys ..................................................................... 15  
Windows keys and lock keys................................................... 16  
Using built-in wireless connectivity (available on selected  
FAQ and troubleshooting....................................................................28  
General............................................................................................28  
Battery and power ..........................................................................28  
Connection .....................................................................................29  
System .............................................................................................30  
Display ............................................................................................33  
models)........................................................................................... 17  
Connecting to a wireless network:.......................................... 17  
Information on cleaning and battery maintenance............................34  
Battery maintenance ......................................................................34  
Cleaning your Joybook ..................................................................34  
Using BIOS setup .................................................................................18  
When and how to use BIOS setup ................................................ 18  
Navigating the BIOS setup screen................................................. 19  
Main menu............................................................................... 19  
Advanced menu....................................................................... 19  
Security menu.......................................................................... 19  
Boot menu ............................................................................... 19  
Service and support..............................................................................35  
BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ...........................................35  
Joybook online registration ...........................................................35  
Appendix...............................................................................................36  
General safety information............................................................36  
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Safety information about the battery............................................ 36  
Safety information about the AC adapter .................................... 36  
Safety information about the modem .......................................... 37  
Caution..................................................................................... 37  
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users  
in private households in the European Union............................. 37  
Declaration of Conformity............................................................ 37  
Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria,  
Latvia, and Croatia......................................................................... 38  
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Overview  
About this book  
Typographics  
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.  
The usage of notes, tips and warnings is specifically for different  
purposes, which are described as follows.  
Icon/  
Item  
Meaning  
Chapter title  
Overview  
Description  
Symbol  
Introduction to this book.  
Warning  
Information mainly to prevent the  
damage to components, data, or  
personal injury caused by misuse  
and improper operation or  
behavior.  
Getting started  
Information about beginning to use your  
Joybook.  
Touring your Joybook Introduction to the hardware components  
of your Joybook.  
Tip  
Useful information for completing  
a task.  
Getting started with Basic information about Windows Vista.  
Windows Vista  
Note  
Supplementary information.  
Using your Joybook Basic and advanced information about  
operating your Joybook.  
< > or [ ]  
Keys on the  
Indicates a key on the keyboard,  
Using BIOS setup  
Information about how to use the BIOS  
setup utility.  
keyboard; User or the UI on the screen. Do not  
Interface (UI) on actually type the symbols  
Recovering your  
system  
Information about using system recovery  
tools.  
the screen  
together with the enclosed letters.  
Connecting to  
external display  
devices  
Information about how to connect your  
Joybook to external display devices.  
Installing additional  
memory  
Information about how to add additional  
RAM memory.  
FAQ and  
troubleshooting  
questions and troubleshooting.  
Information on  
Information about cleaning and battery  
cleaning and battery maintenance.  
maintenance  
Service and support Joybook service and support information.  
Appendix  
Important safety information.  
Overview  
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Getting started  
Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be  
different from the illustrations shown in this manual.  
2. Connecting the power  
The battery pack is shipped with low charge from the factory. Connect to  
the power source and start to charge your battery. You can still use your  
Joybook while the battery is charging.  
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 inside 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  
Battery retainer A  
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 battery retainer A to  
the left as shown to lock the battery pack into place (2).  
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The Joybook will automatically  
start charging the battery.  
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• Power systems and plug types may vary depending on your country/  
region.  
4. Performing initial setup  
• When the battery is charging, the battery indicator appears in amber.  
When the battery is fully charged, the light goes off.  
Press the Power button to start up your Joybook, and then follow the on-  
screen instructions to complete the initial Windows Vista setup.  
• The battery pack is shipped with low charge from the factory.  
• For details about the colors and meanings of the indicators, refer to  
"Indicators" on page 11.  
• Your Joybook A52/C41 Series works best with Windows VistaHome  
Basic. Installing other operating systems that have not been tested is  
not recommended, and may not only void your warranty but also affect  
the functionality of your Joybook.  
3. Opening your Joybook  
• The actual operating system that comes with your Joybook may vary.  
For details, refer to the Product Specification label on the product  
carton.  
To open your Joybook, slide the latch to the right, and then lift the lid up.  
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Expanding the capabilities of your Joybook  
Connect an external display device (such as a monitor or projector) to the  
15-pin D-sub video socket of your Joybook.  
Access local area network (LAN) by connecting a network cable to the  
LAN port of your Joybook.  
Connect a telephone line to the modem port of your Joybook and dial-up  
to the Internet or send a fax.  
Use various PCMCIA Cards on the market by inserting one into the  
PCMCIA Card slot of your Joybook.  
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Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs and enjoy  
movies or music.  
Connect a microphone to the microphone socket to record sounds.  
Connect an earphone to the audio output socket to output sounds.  
Connect USB peripherals to the USB ports of your Joybook.  
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Tour ing your Joybook  
Depending on the model of your Joybook, the appearance may be different from the illustrations shown in this manual.  
Front view  
(1) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel  
(2) Power button  
Turns your Joybook on or off. Refer to "Indicators" on page 11 for details about  
the Power button indicator.  
(6) Audio output socket  
Can be used to connect to an earphone/headset or external speaker for playing  
Joybook audio.  
(7) Wireless connection switch  
Wireless LAN (WLAN) is available on selected models. If your Joybook does  
not come with the WLAN function, this switch has no function.  
(3) Keyboard  
Use this switch to activate/deactivate the wireless LAN (WLAN) function.  
(4) Indicators  
To activate WLAN, slide the wireless connection switch to the “ON” position.  
To deactivate WLAN, slide the wireless connection switch to the “OFF”  
position.  
Refer to "Indicators" on page 11 for details.  
(5) Microphone input socket  
Can be used to connect to a microphone for recording sounds.  
This socket is for 3.5mm analog audio plugs. It accepts both mono and stereo  
plugs.  
(8) Wireless network indicator  
Refer to "Indicators" on page 11 for details.  
Wireless LAN (WLAN) is available on selected models. If your Joybook does  
not come with the WLAN function, the indicator is always off.  
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Left side view  
(4) USB port  
Modem port (RJ-11 connector)  
(1)  
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players  
that use the USB 2.0 interface.  
Accepts an analog telephone line for use with the internal modem.  
• To reduce the risk of fire, ensure that your phone cable is of adequate  
capacity and approved for use with your local telecommunications  
supplier.  
(5) PCMCIA Card expansion slot  
This slot accepts one Type-II PCMCIA Card. You can use it and various  
PCMCIA Cards on the market to further expand the capabilities of your  
Joybook.  
Insert the PCMCIA Card into the slot following the direction indicated  
on the card. Then, complete related driver settings according to the  
documentation that came with the card.  
• This is the only telecommunications modem port on the Joybook.  
Please be careful to avoid plugging a narrow RJ-11 phone cable into the  
similar looking but wider RJ-45 LAN port adjacent.  
LAN (Local Area Network) port (RJ-45 connector)  
(2)  
Allows Joybook to connect to a 10/100Mbps fast Ethernet 100BASE-T  
(6) PCMCIA Card ejection button  
Before ejecting a PCMCIA Card:  
1. Quit all PCMCIA Card applications and shut down all PCMCIA Card  
network.  
Please be careful to avoid plugging a RJ-11 phone cable connector in the  
RJ-45 port. This will damage the LAN port. They look similar, but the RJ-  
45 connector is wider than the RJ-11 connector, and has more  
conductors.  
functions.  
2. Push in, and then release the PCMCIA Card eject button, causing it to  
(3) Ventilation holes  
For dissipating heat and keeping the computer at an optimal  
temperature.  
pop out.  
3. When the button has popped out, push it in again to eject the  
PCMCIA Card.  
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Right side view  
(1) DVD/CD-RW Combo/DVD Super-Multi drive  
(4) Manual tray opening  
(available on selected models)  
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 (like an  
opened paper clip) into the tray ejection hole next to the ejection button  
to release the disc tray.  
The type of the 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.  
(2) Optical drive indicator  
Flashes in green when Joybook is accessing data in the optical drive.  
(3) Optical drive ejection button  
Discs can be inserted/ejected by pressing this ejection button.  
(5) USB port  
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players  
that use the USB 2.0 interface.  
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Bottom view  
(1) Battery retainer B  
(4) Speakers  
Secures the battery in place.  
(5) MiniCard and memory expansion slot cover  
Inside the cover, you can find the memory slot of Joybook. There is also a  
MiniCard slot for using an optional MiniCard.  
(2) Battery pack  
Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected.  
• A wireless network card in the MiniCard form-factor design may have  
been pre-installed on selected models.  
(3) Battery retainer A  
Secures the battery in place.  
• To remove the cover, a small Phillips head screwdriver is required.  
• For more information about adding additional memory, the limit of  
maximum memory, or the types of BenQ certified memory modules for  
your Joybook, refer to "Installing additional memory" on page 25.  
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Rear view  
(1)  
Power socket  
(3)  
15-pin D-sub video socket  
For connecting AC power supply to power the Joybook and charge the  
battery.  
For connecting external display devices, such as monitors and projectors.  
(4) Anti-theft Kensington lock slot  
You can attach an anti-theft Kensington lock and cable to this slot to help  
prevent possible theft.  
(2) USB port  
For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players  
that use the USB 2.0 interface.  
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Indicators  
Power button indicator  
When the system is on, it lights up in blue.  
(1)  
System status indicator  
When the system is on, it lights up in green.  
When the system is off or in Standby/Hibernation, the light goes off.  
When the system is in Suspend mode, it flashes in green.  
When the battery is running low, it lights up in amber.  
(2) Battery indicator  
When the battery is charging, it lights up in amber.  
When the battery is fully charged, and the system is on and connected to  
the power source, the light goes off.  
Flashing amber indicates that the battery is malfunctioning, in which  
case you should contact service personnel.  
(3)  
Hard disk drive activity indicator  
Flashes in green when Joybook is accessing data in the hard disk drive.  
(4)  
Caps Lock indicator  
Wireless network indicator  
Lights up in green when the Caps Lock is activated.  
When the WLAN is on and the network connection is established, it  
lights up in green.  
(5)  
Scroll Lock indicator  
If your Joybook does not come with the WLAN function, the indicator  
is always off.  
Lights up in green when the Scroll Lock is activated.  
(6)  
Num Lock indicator  
Lights up in green when the Num Lock is activated.  
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Getting started with Windows Vista  
Depending on your purchased model, your Joybook may come pre-  
installed with the latest Microsoft operating system: Windows Vista™  
Home Basic.  
Turning off your Joybook properly  
By Windows default, the Start menu power button  
puts your  
Joybook into sleep. Therefore, if you wish to turn off the power of your  
Joybook completely, click the Start menu, click the arrow next to the Lock  
button, and then click Shut Down.  
When you first set up your Joybook, you may want to find information  
about the following topics. Refer to the user manual that is supplied with  
your operating system, or search from Help and Support in the Start  
menu.  
How to set the system region settings, date, and time.  
How to set system administrator and user security logins and settings.  
How to install, setup and run anti-virus software.  
How to name the computer for network identification.  
How to connect to a local network wirelessly or by cable.  
How to connect to another computer over a network and share files.  
How to connect with a network or shared printer.  
How to connect to the Internet.  
Alternatively, you can customize the function of the Start menu power  
button by following the steps below.  
1. Right-click the battery meter icon (  
or ) in the notification area  
How to register Windows and other packaged software.  
located in the lower right corner of the desktop, and then click Power  
Options.  
How to update Windows with the latest service packs and security  
patches.  
2. On the Select a power plan screen, click Change plan settings under  
the selected plan.  
3. Click Change advanced power settings.  
4. On the Advanced settings tab, double-click Power buttons and lid to  
expand this category.  
How to synchronize the system clock with an Internet time server.  
How to locate, download, and install latest system device drivers.  
How to setup scheduled events for system maintenance.  
5. Then, double-click Start menu power button to expand this item.  
6. To specify the action to take when you press the Start menu power  
button, click On battery or Plugged in, and then select the desired  
setting from the drop-down list.  
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The Start menu power button may look different according to your  
settings  
Using Windows Mobility Center  
Windows Mobility Center is a convenient location where you can quickly  
access your Joybook’s settings, such as brightness, volume, battery status,  
and wireless network, etc.  
Appearances Functions  
Puts your Joybook into sleep.  
Shuts down your Joybook.  
To open Windows Mobility Center, simply press the  
combination, or do one of the following:  
+ <x> hotkey  
Installs the Windows updates when available, and  
then shuts down your Joybook after the  
installation is complete.  
Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and then click Windows Mobility  
This form of power button is only available when  
you’ve set your Joybook to receive updates  
automatically.  
Center.  
Click the battery meter icon (  
in the lower right corner of the desktop, and then click Windows  
Mobility Center.  
or ) in the notification area located  
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Using your Joybook  
Using the touchpad  
Function Left touchpad Right touchpad Touchpad  
button  
button  
Select  
Click once.  
Tap once.  
Execute  
Click twice  
quickly.  
Tap twice  
quickly.  
Drag  
Click once and  
hold the item,  
and then use  
your finger on  
the touchpad to  
drag.  
Tap twice quickly  
and hold the  
item, and then  
move your finger  
on the touchpad  
to drag.  
Display the  
context  
menu  
Click once.  
The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that functions as an  
optional external mouse, which can perform navigation, scrolling and  
selection functions. The components of the touchpad are described as  
follows.  
The touchpad is a pressure sensitive device that requires proper care to  
avoid damage.  
• Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or its buttons.  
• Do not scratch the touchpad with sharp-pointed objects or your  
fingernails.  
No. Component  
Function  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
Touchpad  
Moves the pointer, selects or  
activates items on the screen.  
Left touchpad button Equivalent to the left button of an  
optional external mouse.  
Right touchpad button Equivalent to the right button of an  
optional external mouse.  
To use the touchpad as an optional external mouse, press the left and  
right touchpad buttons, which provide the same click functions as an  
external mouse does.  
To move the pointer, place your finger with slight pressure on the  
touchpad and move in the direction as desired.  
• Do not use a pen, pencil, or marker on the touchpad. Use only your  
fingertip.  
• To set the touchpad preferences in Windows Vista, select Start, Control  
Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Mouse.  
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Using the keyboard  
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.  
The appearance of the keyboard legend may vary depending on the country/region of your purchase.  
<Fn> + <F1>  
<Fn> + <F3>  
Activates or deactivates the speakers.  
<Fn> + <F10>  
<Fn> + <F11>  
Decreases volume.  
Increases volume.  
Switches display between the screen and an  
external monitor/projector, or allows  
simultaneous display; switches between  
internal/external display.  
<Fn> + <F6>  
Enables or disables system beep.  
When enabling system beep by pressing  
<Fn> + <F6>, the system beep once.  
<Fn> + <Scr Lk>  
Activates or deactivates the scroll lock function.  
When activated, the screen moves one line up  
or down when you press the up or down arrow  
key (, ).  
Scroll Lock does not work in all programs.  
<Fn> + <F8>  
<Fn> + <F9>  
Decreases screen brightness.  
Increases screen brightness.  
<Fn> + <Num Lock> Activates or deactivates the numeric keypad  
integrated in the keyboard (indicated by the  
light gray shade in the illustration above).  
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Windows keys and lock keys  
Windows key  
Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start  
Cancels minimization of all windows.  
Shift +  
+ M  
button on the Windows desktop.  
Press and hold the Windows key, and then  
press Tab to switch between windows.  
Activates the Run dialogue box.  
+ Tab  
+ E  
+ R  
Caps Lock  
Opens the Computer window for browsing  
disks and files.  
Capitalizes all text entered.  
Minimizes all windows.  
Provides the same function as the right  
touchpad button, bringing up a contextual pop-  
up menu.  
Application key  
+ M  
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Using built-in wireless connectivity (available on selected models)  
With the built-in wireless connectivity of your Joybook, you can access  
other wireless network enabled devices (such as Access Point network  
stations, Notebook computers, Personal Digital Assistants, or digital  
projectors) wirelessly without the constraints of network cables.  
5. Click Wireless in the Show list. A list of available wireless networks will  
be displayed.  
To connect with a Local Area Network (LAN) at home or in the office,  
you need the details of 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.  
• Wireless LAN (WLAN) is available on selected models.  
• WLAN connectivity has limited range, depending upon the equipment  
being used, the chosen frequency band, radio-wave interference, and  
the physical landscape (including building structure). Circumstances  
will vary depending upon your particular situation.  
Connecting to a wireless network:  
1. Make sure that you are located within the wireless network service  
area.  
2. Slide the “Wireless connection switch” on the Joybook to the right to  
activate WLAN.  
6. Click a network and then click Connect. If security authentication is  
not required by the network you are using, there will be a successful  
message showing that you have connected to the network.  
• To connect to some networks that require security authentication, you  
may have to undergo another authorization process and enter  
username and password. For details, please consult your network  
administrator.  
• For further information, refer to Help and Support.  
• For data security, it is strongly recommended to connect to security-  
enabled wireless networks whenever possible.  
• When travelling by air, please be sure to turn off wireless networking to  
avoid any possible risks to flight safety.  
There are other ways for the Joybook to connect with a network. See  
"LAN (Local Area Network) port (RJ-45 connector)" and "Modem port  
(RJ-11 connector)" on page 7.  
3. Click on the WLAN icon  
in the notification area located at the  
lower right corner of the desktop to display a pop-up menu.  
4. From the pop-up menu, click Connect to a network.  
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Using BIOS setup  
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a layer of software, called firmware,  
that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions  
that Joybook hardware can understand. The BIOS settings are needed by  
Joybook to identify the types of installed devices and establish special  
features.  
To run BIOS setup, press the <F2> key immediately when the BenQ logo  
appears on the screen during system startup. The logo shows up on the  
screen for only a few seconds, so you must press the <F2> key at the time.  
The BIOS setup main screen will appear as follows.  
BIOS settings are specific to your Joybook hardware. Do NOT change  
existing BIOS settings unless you are sure they need to be changed, and  
are aware of the consequences. Any incorrect BIOS settings may  
degrade the performance, operation and functionality of your Joybook.  
When and how to use BIOS setup  
You need to use BIOS setup when:  
You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run BIOS  
setup.  
You want to restore the factory default settings.  
You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware.  
You want to modify some specific settings to optimize system  
performance.  
• The BIOS setup screen shown in this chapter is for your reference only.  
The actual items or settings on your Joybook may differ.  
• The BIOS setup program may have been updated after the publication  
of this manual.  
The BIOS setup screen can be divided into four areas:  
• The settings you select in your operating system might override similar  
settings in BIOS setup.  
On the top line is the menu bar containing the titles of available menus.  
Each menu title contains a specific menu.  
The center left column of the menu contains information regarding the  
current settings of the system. If you open a pull-down menu and select  
an item that provides multiple options, the left column will display a  
submenu where you can make further selections.  
The right column of the menu contains Help information about the  
current menu selected. When a menu item is highlighted, more detailed  
information is given.  
The bottom lines of the menu provide keyboard instructions for  
moving around and making selections.  
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Frame Buffer Size: allows you to adjust the size of the video memory in  
your system.  
Navigating the BIOS setup screen  
Keyboard information can be found at the bottom of the screen. A brief  
description of keyboard usage is listed below:  
If you are not familiar with the items in Advanced Configuration menu,  
you are advised to keep the default.  
Key  
Function  
Security menu  
The Security menu contains the security settings, which safeguard your  
Left and right arrow  
Selects a menu title.  
keys (, )  
system against unauthorized use.  
Up and down arrow  
keys (, )  
Selects an item or option.  
Do NOT set the BIOS security password without having memorized it or  
written it down and stored it with your Joybook warranty documentation.  
Should you happen to forget or mislay the password once set, you will be  
greatly inconvenienced in gaining subsequent access to your Joybook.  
Enter  
Displays the sub-menu when an item with  
the arrow sign is selected.  
Opens or closes the option window when  
Set Supervisor Password: This set of password controls access to the  
whole BIOS setup menu. It must be set before User Password can be set.  
When typing the password, first make sure that Num Lock is off, and  
then type your password in the entry fields and press <Enter>. Confirm  
your password by typing it again and pressing <Enter>.  
an item is selected.  
Tab  
Esc  
Jumps from one item to another.  
Exits BIOS setup.  
Returns to the previous menu if in a sub-  
menu.  
Set User Password: This set of password controls access to part of the  
BIOS setup menu.  
Closes the options window if one is open.  
Password on boot: This item determines if a password will be prompted  
during system boot. When this item is enabled, the password is always  
required to boot the computer.  
Main menu  
The Main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system  
and shows some system information, such as the BIOS version, CPU type  
and speed, and the system memory, etc.  
If Set Supervisor Password and Set User Password are both set, you can  
enter either one of them during the password prompt. To have full  
privileges in BIOS setup, enter Supervisor Password.  
System Time: allows you to set the time of the system. Type in the value  
and then press <Enter>, <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> to change the next  
value.  
Boot menu  
The Boot menu contains the boot configuration settings of the system. A  
list of devices will be displayed under Boot priority order.  
System Date: allows you to set the date of the system. Type in the value  
and then press <Enter>, <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> to change the next  
value.  
Use <> or <> to select a device, and then press <F6> to move it up or  
<F5> to move it down.  
To select a boot device manually, press the <F9> key when the BenQ  
logo appears on the screen during system startup. The Boot Menu will  
appear. Use the up and down arrow keys (, ) to select a boot device,  
and then press <Enter> to confirm.  
Advanced menu  
The Advanced menu contains advanced I/O (Input/Output)  
configuration settings of the system.  
To exclude or include a device in the “Boot priority order” list, press the  
<x> key.  
Quiet Boot: controls the display of BenQ logo during system boot.  
Legacy USB Support: allows the support of legacy USB devices during  
system boot and under DOS.  
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Exit menu  
The Exit menu displays ways of exiting BIOS setup. After finished with  
your settings, you must save and exit so that the new settings can take  
effect.  
Exit Saving Changes: saves the changes you have made and exits BIOS  
setup. After finishing with your settings, you must save and exit so that  
the new settings can take effect.  
Exit Discarding Changes: exits BIOS setup without saving the changes  
you have made.  
Load Setup Defaults: loads factory default values for all the items.  
Discard Changes: cancels all changes since last save, without exiting the  
BIOS setup utility.  
Save Changes: saves changes without exiting the BIOS setup utility.  
It is recommended that you go into BIOS to load setup defaults,  
whenever you have installed new hardware components.  
Boot from LAN  
During system startup, pressing <F12> will activate Boot from LAN  
feature, enabling your Joybook to boot from an OS image via the  
network.  
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Recovering your system  
System recovery is a data destructive process. You should backup all  
data and applications prior to restoring. Please make sure your system is  
connected to AC Power before continuing.  
Backing up your files:  
• Make sure your system is connected to AC Power before performing the  
task.  
The system recovery methods listed below are only available when your  
Joybook comes pre-installed with a Windows operating system.  
• If you already have a previous backup file on the D: drive, then it will be  
replaced.  
Should your system become unstable and you wish to restore it to its  
original state or make a backup, you can do so following either of the  
methods below:  
• The backup files will occupy a large amount of disk space, over 10GB,  
so make sure your D: drive has sufficient free space available. Simply  
click the D: drive under “Computer” in Windows Vista. The total size  
and available free space appear in the Details pane at the bottom of the  
folder window.  
Method 1: The QDataTrove function of your Joybook. For details, refer  
to “Using QDataTrove” below.  
a. Make sure your D: drive has sufficient free space. For details,  
refer to the note above.  
Method 2: The supplied “Operating System Disc” and “Drivers and  
Applications” discs (available depending on your purchased model).  
For details, refer to "Protecting your Joybook from viruses and other  
security threats" on page 23.  
b. To back up your complete system drive files, click System Drive  
Backup/Primary Drive Backup to proceed.  
Using QDataTrove  
Launching QDataTrove:  
1. Start your Joybook.  
2. During the startup process, press the <F10> key when you see “Press  
F10 key to enter QDataTrove” on the upper left part of the screen.  
3. The following options will then display on the screen. Click Backup or  
Restore to proceed according to your need.  
c. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the task.  
The backup creates a “BenQ user” folder on the D: drive, which can be  
burnt to disk and archived independently of QDataTrove.  
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Recovering your backup files:  
a. To browse your existing backup files or folders, and recover  
them to the drive you selected, click Recover Backup Files to  
Recovering your system using the  
supplied discs  
proceed.  
To recover your system using the “Operating System Disc” and “Drivers  
and Applications” discs, follow the procedure and instructions below  
carefully.  
Step 1: Reinstalling a clean copy of Windows Vista  
• All programs you installed or data you saved on the C: drive will be  
erased. However, data on the D: drive will not be affected.  
• Recovering your system by using Method 2 (the supplied “Operating  
System Disc” and “Drivers and Applications” discs) will cause the  
QDataTrove function to become unavailable. You will also need to  
install the device drivers manually from the “Drivers and Applications”  
discs.  
• Do not remove discs when the recovery is in progress until prompted to  
do so.  
• Before using the “Operating System Disc” and “Drivers and  
Applications” discs, make sure the system is not in hibernation mode  
or turned off. Also make sure the lid of your Joybook is not closed.  
b. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the task.  
The availability of the supplied discs may vary depending on your  
purchased model.  
Restoring your backup image:  
a. To restore your Joybook from your previous backup image, click  
Full System Restore - Backup Image.  
1. Turn on your Joybook.  
2. Press the <F9> key when the BenQ logo appears on the screen during  
system startup. A Boot Menu screen appears.  
b. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the task.  
3. Insert the supplied “Operating System Disc” into your optical drive.  
4. Use <> or <> to select CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, and then press  
Enter.  
5. Press any key when you are prompted with Press any key to boot from  
CD or DVD. Please wait while Windows is loading files.  
6. The Install Windows screen appears. Select the operating system you  
want to install, and then click Next.  
Restoring your Joybook to factory default settings:  
This process will ERASE ALL data on your system drive C: and  
restore the system to default factory configuration.  
If this option is selected, all programs you installed or data you saved on  
the C: drive will be erased. However, data on the D: drive will not be  
affected.  
a. To restore your Joybook to its factory settings, click Full System  
Restore - Factory default settings.  
7. On the Where do you want to install Windows? screen, select the  
primary disk partition, and then click Format.  
b. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the task.  
This will remove all programs and data on the C: drive where Windows  
Vista is currently installed. However, other drives will not be affected.  
8. Click Next. Your Joybook will restart several times during the  
installation. Please wait while the installation is in progress.  
9. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the  
installation and setup.  
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When you finish reinstalling the operating system, be sure to remove  
the “Operating System Disc” from your optical drive.  
Protecting your Joybook from viruses  
and other security threats  
10.Restart your Joybook.  
To make Joybook operate properly, it requires the reinstallation of the  
drivers and software programs located on the “Drivers and  
Applications” discs, which would have been erased from your Joybook  
when the C: drive was formatted.  
Your Joybook comes with an Anti-Virus CD, so please be sure to install  
the anti-virus software from the disc supplied. Doing so helps you to  
avoid unexpected destruction of your precious data in Joybook and keeps  
your privacy against any unauthorized access from other computers.  
Step 2: Reinstalling drivers and applications  
1. Insert the “Drivers and Applications” disc into your optical drive.  
The anti-virus software protects your computer against Internet threats  
such as viruses, Spyware, hackers, and spam. In addition, you can secure  
your personal information, block unwanted Web sites, and check e-mail  
for viruses.  
The main screen will be displayed automatically.  
If the AutoPlay feature of your optical drive is disabled in your system,  
the screen will not pop up automatically. Go to the “QAutoCD” folder, and  
then double-click the “QAutoCD.exe” file to launch the program  
manually.  
However, we would still recommend that you back up your data regularly  
on CDs, DVDs or other storage media, since the anti-virus software may  
not be able to intercept all existing and new viruses, which may lead to  
destruction of all or some of your data in the Joybook.  
2. You can perform the following tasks on the main page.  
To install drivers, click Install Joybook Driver.  
For more information about how to use the anti-virus software installed,  
please refer to the on-line help that comes with the software.  
To install applications, click Install Joybook Application.  
To view the drivers and applications that are available for your  
model, click View Software List.  
• When installing drivers, it is recommended to go to “Chipset” and  
“Audio” to perform the driver installation first.  
• To make your system work properly, install all drivers and applications  
that are available for your model.  
3. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the  
installation.  
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Connecting to external display devices  
Connecting to a VGA display device  
You can output Joybook’s video signal to an external display device, such as a projector or monitor. Once the VGA cable is connected properly,  
simultaneous display will be available on your Joybook and the external display device automatically.  
Pressing the <Fn> + <F3> hotkey combination allows you to switch between Joybook’s own screen and the external display device, or use simultaneous  
display.  
Monitor  
Projector  
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Installing additional memory  
You can replace the existing memory module with a higher-capacity one.  
Before you upgrade or replace memory, please check on the BenQ web  
site to determine the module which can be used, or contact BenQ  
distributor or customer service center. It is recommended that you take  
your Joybook to the BenQ distributor or customer service center for the  
upgrade or memory replacement.  
1. Shut down your Joybook completely. Disconnect the AC adapter and  
turn over your Joybook.  
Battery  
Memory cover  
For details about the limit of maximum memory, refer to the product  
Please follow the steps below to consult the FAQ information and find  
out the types of BenQ certified memory modules for your Joybook:  
1. Connect to BenQ Online Service and Support  
(http://Support.BenQ.com).  
2. Click FAQ.  
3. Click Joybook.  
2. Slide the battery retainer B to the unlock position.  
Battery retainer B  
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5. Open the cover.  
3. Slide the battery retainer A to the unlock  
position (1) and, while  
still holding the retainer, pull the battery away from its compartment  
(2).  
Battery retainer A  
• Ground yourself to your Joybook with professional grounding  
equipment like an anti-static wristband, or touch the metal surface on  
the inside of your Joybook to discharge any static electricity.  
4. The memory cover is secured with 2 screws. Use a screwdriver to  
remove these screws.  
• Handle the memory module by its edge and avoid touching the  
contacts.  
6. Align the memory module with the slot, and then insert it. When  
inserting, pay attention to the direction of the memory module.  
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7. Gently push the free edge downwards until the module locks into  
place.  
9. Use a screwdriver to secure it with the screws.  
If the memory module is not installed properly, your Joybook may not  
boot properly.  
10.Place the battery on its original position (1) and then slide the battery  
retainer B to the to the lock position (2). Connect the AC adapter.  
When you start Joybook, it will automatically test and configure the  
new memory.  
8. Replace the cover.  
Battery retainer B  
It is recommended that you go into BIOS to load setup defaults after  
installing additional memory. For details, refer to "Using BIOS setup" on  
page 18.  
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FAQ and troubleshooting  
The following are descriptions of situations that you may encounter  
during use of the Joybook, along with basic troubleshooting steps. If you  
are not able to resolve the issue, immediately contact a BenQ service  
center for assistance.  
What should I do with the battery if I will not use my Joybook for a long  
time?  
Recharge the battery or discharge it to about 40% full, and then store it in  
a dry place at about 15°C to 25°C. Extremely high or low temperature  
will shorten the life of battery.  
General  
When charging the battery, the power indicator on Joybook suggests that  
the battery is fully charged. When I check it from the Power Manager in  
Windows, the battery level is only about 95%-99%. Why?  
What is Joybook? What are the differences between the Joybook and  
traditional notebooks?  
BenQ call it Joybook, because BenQ has combined entertainment and  
stylish design with traditional notebook's functions. For example,  
enhanced 3D processing power for gaming and movie viewing. With  
Joybook, you will be able to enjoy the most exciting audio and visual  
experience ever!  
It is the result of the battery protection design of Joybook. When the  
power indicator on Joybook is off, it means that the battery has reached a  
saturated voltage: 95%-99%. At this moment, the voltage difference  
detected by Joybook is very small, so it will reduce the charging current to  
prevent overcharging the battery with excess current or voltage, which  
will damage the battery. Moreover, in order to protect the battery from  
exposing to high voltage and current for a long time during charging, the  
battery has been equipped with a protection circuit that will charge the  
battery at low current in the final phase.  
What is a Wireless LAN (WLAN)?  
A WLAN is a type of Local Area Network (LAN) that uses high frequency  
radio waves rather than wires to communicate and transmit data among  
nodes. It is a flexible data communication system implemented as an  
extension to, or as an alternative for, a wired LAN within a building or  
campus.  
How come my notebook is not fully charged even after a full night  
charge?  
Make sure that the Joybook is receiving power. Is the cord plugged in  
correctly? When the battery is installed in the computer and it is properly  
plugged in to an AC outlet, check to see if the battery level icon is showing  
a charge sign. If this does not fix the problem, the battery, the power  
source in the notebook, or the AC power cord may be defective. Consult  
your BenQ dealer for help and maintenance.  
Battery and power  
How long should I charge the battery for the first time?  
The length of the charging time may depend. When the amber light of the  
battery indicator goes off, it means that the charging is completed.  
My computer won't start up with the battery inserted?  
Make sure the battery is properly inserted.  
Make sure that the battery is fully charged. If this does not work, consult  
your BenQ dealer.  
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What should I do if the battery gets hot in my Joybook?  
Can't connect to the Internet with the built-in network interface on  
Joybook?  
Take the battery out and let it cool down. If the problem persists once it is  
inserted back into the Joybook, the battery could be defective and it may  
need to be replaced.  
Check if the network has a fixed MAC address. Contact your network  
administrator for further solutions.  
Joybook will not start up, even though the Power button was pressed.  
Check the power indicator.  
When connecting to a local network with Joybook, the connection is  
unstable.  
The instructions below will guide you through the troubleshooting  
process.  
If it is not lit up, Joybook 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 socket of  
Joybook and a working electrical socket, and allow the battery to begin  
charging.  
1. Right-click Computer and select Properties, Device Manager.  
2. Double click Network adapters. When the name of the network  
adapter of Joybook appears, double-click on it.  
If the power indicator is lit up in blue, the Joybook is being supplied  
normally with power, meaning that the problem lies elsewhere.  
3. The Properties window will pop up. Click the Advanced tab, and then  
click the Speed & Duplex item on the left.  
4. Select the appropriate mode according to the settings of your LAN  
service from the Value drop-down menu on the right, and then click  
OK.  
If the situation persists, slide the “Wireless connection switch” to disable  
WLAN to reduce interference of different network connection modes.  
If you have added any hardware (memory for example), 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 first back up all your data and  
then use the Drivers and Applications disc that came with the  
Joybook to return the its software to original state. Please note  
however that doing so will cause all of your personal data on the  
hard disk drive to be lost!  
I have problem setting up wireless network.  
Please follow the instructions below to resolve the problem:  
Why does the battery on my Joybook seem to last shorter and shorter?  
Have you enabled the WLAN function of the Joybook? Remember to  
slide the “Wireless connection switch” to enable WLAN.  
It is normal for Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries to decline in capacity over  
time.  
Click the Start button and select Control Panel, Network and Internet,  
Connect to a network. Make sure the connection status is connected  
and with appropriate signal strength. If you do not see the connection  
status, make sure your wireless device is set up correctly so your  
Joybook can pick up the signal.  
Connection  
My modem does not connect at 56K speed?  
Make sure that your wireless router or access point is broadcasting the  
SSID. Refer to your wireless device’s documentation for enabling this  
broadcasting feature.  
Several factors can affect connection speed, such as line noise, number of  
people connecting/connected to your ISP, and the age and condition of  
the telephone lines. A 56K modem does not guarantee all connections at  
56K; rather it s the ability to connect at up to 56K speed.  
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3. Click the Startup tab and then uncheck any task that is unwanted.  
4. Click Apply, and then click OK. Restart your Joybook.  
Remove programs from the Startup folder. Removing programs from  
the Startup folder also helps to prevent programs from running when  
Windows starts up. To do so, follow the steps below:  
System  
How should I resolve the “Low on Disk Space” or “Out of Disk Space”  
error messages.  
1. Right-click anywhere in the open area on the desktop and select New,  
Folder. Give the folder a name. This folder will be used later.  
2. Right-click the Start button and then select Open. A folder named  
Programs will appear in the Start Menu window.  
Windows uses disk space for operations such as caching and virtual  
memory. The Joybook may not run reliably if the hard drive’s free disk  
space drops under 100MB or 200 MB. The following instructions will  
help you free up the disk space.  
3. Double click the Programs folder and then the Startup folder.  
4. Right-click any icon in the folder and then select Properties. The  
information about the icon will appear. this will help you to judge if  
the program is necessary to be left in the Startup folder.  
5. Select unwanted program icons, right-click on them and select Cut.  
6. Close the open windows to return to the windows desktop.  
7. Open the folder created in Step 1.  
1. Click Start and then Computer.  
2. Right-click the hard drive icon and then select Properties.  
3. Observe how much free space is on the hard drive.  
4. To free up hard drive space, click Disk Cleanup and follow the  
instructions that follow to proceed.  
How do I update the driver?  
8. Select the Edit and Paste commands in the folder window. The icons  
that were cut from the Startup folder are now placed in the folder.  
9. Restart the Joybook. The programs removed from the Startup folder  
will no longer run when Windows starts. However, you can still run  
them by double clicking their icons in the folder created in step 1.  
Empty the Recycle Bin. You can free up disk space by clearing files you  
no longer need from the Recycle Bin. To do so, right-click the Recycle  
Bin icon on the desktop and select Empty Recycle Bin.  
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My system is running very slow. How can I improve performance?  
System resources are the amount of memory and hard drive space that  
your Joybook can use and can degrade over time slowing the computer.  
However, you still can improve the system performance by using the  
methods below:  
Delete temporary files and directories. This will increase hard disk space  
and reduce the time Window takes to access the hard drive. It will also  
help to solve problems associated with spooling print job.  
Close all open programs not being used. Use software program that are  
absolutely necessary. Try running virus scans and other tools when away  
from the desk. Closing software program that are not necessary helps  
window perform more efficiently.  
1. Close all running programs.  
2. Click the Start button and select All Programs, Accessories, System  
To ols, and then Disk Cleanup.  
3. Check the types of files you want to delete (temporary files are safe to  
delete).  
4. Click OK.  
Use the Scan Disk and Defragment functions. The Scan Disk function  
checks a hard drive for errors, while the Disk Defragment function takes  
all the scattered bits of program data and groups them back together in  
the front of the drive.  
Prevent background software programs from loading. As software  
programs load the small icons in the notification area, they will be  
running in the background and each one consumes valuable system  
resources. You can follow the steps below to prevent application  
programs from running when Windows launches:  
1. Press  
+ R to display the Run dialog box.  
2. Type “msconfig” in the Open field. This will open the system  
configuration utility.  
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1. Click the Start button and then select Computer.  
2. Right-click the hard drive’s icon and select Properties.  
3. Click the To ols tab and then the Check Now button.  
4. Check all check boxes in the dialog that follows.  
5. Click Start.  
the notebook reaches a certain temperature level, the fan is turned ON  
and stays ON until the temperature drops to a pre-defined level.  
The U, I, O, P, J, K, L keys on my Joybook are coming up as numbers  
instead of letters?  
6. Restart the computer. It may take a long time to complete.  
To run Disk Defragmentation in Windows Vista:  
The number keys are enabled. Press the Num Lk (Number Lock) key  
once to disable the number lock function, and the letters will return to  
normal.  
1. Close all running software programs.  
2. Right-click the hard drive’s icon and select Properties.  
3. Click the To ols tab and then the Defragment Now button.  
4. Click the Defragment Now button. It may take a long time to  
complete.  
If Disk Defragmenter start itself over and over, it means that some hidden  
background software program is still accessing the hard drive. Restart the  
computer and try again.  
There is no sound coming from the speakers.  
Check the following:  
The speakers may have been muted. Look at the volume control  
(speaker icon) on the Windows Taskbar to see if mute has been set. If so,  
turn off the mute.  
The speakers may have been turned off. Use the <Fn> + <F1> hotkey  
combination to turn them on.  
The volume may have been set too low. Use the <Fn> + <F11> hotkey  
combination to increase the volume.  
USB devices quit working unexpectedly in Windows Vista.  
This is because USB devices such as camera, scanners. or printer loses its  
connection and stops working unexpectedly. Please follow the steps  
below to resolve the problem.  
An earphone or external speakers may be connected to the audio-out  
socket, automatically turning off the computer's internal speakers.  
1. Click Start, and right-click Computer.  
2. Click Properties.  
3. Click Device Manager.  
CD or DVD does not function.  
Please verify the following:  
4. Double-click the Universal Serial Bus controllers branch to expand it.  
5. Right-click USB Root Hub, and then click Properties.  
6. Click Power Management.  
Joybook is turned on, and the CD or DVD discs are properly inserted in  
the center of the disc tray in the optical drive.  
The disc tray is closed.  
7. Deselect Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.  
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each USB Root hub.  
9. Click OK, and then close Device Manager.  
The CD or DVD is not bent or badly scratched.  
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  
disc tray does not open after the Eject button is pressed, insert a pin into  
the Emergency Eject hole to force the tray out.  
Why does the keyboard and/or palm rest get warm?  
Typically, the Joybook tends to be slightly warm. The location of the hard  
disk is typically underneath the palm rest and as a result, the palm rest  
gets warm. The location of the processor is typically underneath the  
keyboard and since heat rises, the keyboard may slightly get warm. There  
is no need to be concerned. However, since your computer has a  
thermally controlled fan, when the CPU and/or internal temperature of  
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DVD movies will not play.  
I hear noise when connecting an earphone to Joybook.  
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 instructions below will guide you through the troubleshooting  
process.  
Connect the earphone to other devices, such as a radio to see if you can  
still hear that noise. If the noise persists, the earphone may be out of  
order.  
If you can hear the noise only when inserting, it is the result of high  
instantaneous current. It is a normal phenomenon.  
Why is the hard drive capacity displayed by the OS be different from its  
nominated capacity?  
How can I reduce the wearing of the screen hinge when I open the screen?  
Most users may have discovered that the capacity of a 10GB hard drive  
will become 9GB when displayed from the OS; and 20GB become 19GB,  
40GB become 38GB..., etc. The bigger the capacity, the bigger the  
difference. It is because hard drive makers and OS developers calculate  
hard drive capacity in different ways. As a result, the nominated capacity  
We suggest that you open and close your screen gently and slowly with  
both hands. Apply force evenly on both hands to reduce hinge wearing  
and prevent deformation or breaking of hinge due to uneven force  
application.  
is different from the exact capacity displayed by the OS.  
What should I do if a program in Windows freezes?  
Calculation of hard drive  
capacity by drive makers  
Calculation of hard drive  
capacity by OS developers  
If your system freezes, press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> keys  
simultaneously, click Start Task Manager. Then, click the Applications tab  
under Windows Task Manager, and then click on the application that  
freezes and click End Task.  
1GB=1,000MB  
1MB=1,000KB  
1KB=1,000 bytes  
1GB=1,024MB  
1MB=1,024KB  
1KB=1,024 bytes  
Why is my Joybook running so hot? Is it normal?  
Example of a 40GB hard drive:  
Yes. Because all the hardware is in such cramped quarters, it tends to get  
hot. You should avoid using your Joybook on blankets, bed, or other  
materials that keeps the heat in.  
Calculation by drive makers Calculation by OS developers  
40GB=40,000MB 40GB=40,960MB  
=40,000,000KB =41,943,040KB  
=40,000,000,000 bytes =42,949,672,960 bytes  
Why does my Joybook seem to turn off itself after a certain period of  
inactivity?  
Exact capacity of a 40GB hard drive displayed in the OS:  
40,000,000,000÷1024÷1024÷1024=37.2529 (GB).  
This is the default setting of Joybook to conserve battery power. The  
Joybook is configured to use the power saving feature. You can go to  
Control Panel, Mobile PC, and Power Options in Windows to adjust the  
setting manually.  
Furthermore, when you partition a hard drive, the system will reserve  
some space on the drive for system files. Therefore, the total capacity of a  
hard drive displayed by the OS will never be the same as its nominated  
capacity.  
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Should I drain the battery of my Joybook every time before charging to  
retain its capacity?  
Connect the cable to the Joybook and reboot the system. If there is no  
display on the external monitor after system reboot, connect Joybook to  
a standard VGA monitor and wait until you can see things properly on  
that VGA monitor. Then connect the target display to Joybook again.  
No. Your Joybook comes with an Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. This  
is one of the newest cell types available. It is also the lightest battery type  
currently available on a commercial basis and can provide more power  
than other main cell types. There are no known problems of memory  
effect with this battery type and it is the easiest battery type to care for.  
How can I judge if my LCD panel is out of order and what should I do if  
it happens?  
If your Joybook cannot display images at the default resolution, please  
visit the BenQ web site to download and update the latest Joybook display  
drivers.  
Display  
There is nothing visible on the screen.  
Check the power indicator.  
Contact your BenQ dealer if either of the following phenomena occurs:  
The screen shakes when the system started up normally.  
Fonts displayed on the screen are unclear and strange codes appear.  
There is no display when the hard drive is running normally.  
Colors on the screen are strange and turn into white.  
Vertical or horizontal lines appear on the screen.  
If it is not lit up, no power is being supplied to Joybook. Connect the AC  
adapter and restart Joybook.  
If it is lit up in amber, Joybook has entered sleep mode in order to  
conserve power. Simply pressing the Power button or any key should  
return Joybook to normal operating mode.  
When playing back a media file using Windows Media Player, the frame  
speed is abnormal.  
If it is lit up in blue, Joybook is being supplied normally with power.  
There are two possible causes for the problem.  
The sound changes while the screen remains the same when playing  
games.  
The screen's brightness may be set too low. Use the <Fn> +  
<F9> 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 Joybook's own LCD panel or to use simultaneous display.  
When I connect the Joybook to an external monitor, the display is  
abnormal.  
The instructions below will guide you through the troubleshooting  
process.  
Use the <Fn> + <F3> function key combination to set external video  
signal enabled.  
Refer to the user's manual of the external monitor to check the settings.  
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Information on cleaning and battery maintenance  
Battery maintenance  
Cleaning your Joybook  
1. Fully charge/discharge battery up to 4 cycles before achieving full  
capacity of a new battery.  
When cleaning the Joybook, follow these steps:  
1. Turn off the Joybook, disconnect the AC adapter, and remove the  
battery.  
2. Use a damp cloth to wipe the outer surface of the Joybook. Do not  
apply liquid or spray cleaners directly on the Joybook.  
3. Do not use cleaners containing alcohol or acetone. Instead, use  
cleaning fluids specially formulated for LCD screens.  
2. Fully discharge and then fully charge the battery every two to three  
weeks for battery conditions.  
3. Remove from the device and stored in a cool, dry, clean place if the  
battery will not be in use for a month or longer and recharge the  
battery after a storage period.  
4. Do not short-circuit. A short-circuit may cause severe damage to the  
battery.  
5. Do not drop, hit or otherwise abuse the battery as this may result in  
the exposure of the cell contents, which are corrosive.  
6. Do not expose the battery to moisture or rain.  
7. Keep battery away from fire or other sources of extreme heat. Do not  
incinerate. Exposure of battery to extreme heat may result in an  
explosion.  
8. Do not use AC adapters other than the one provided with the Joybook.  
9. Do not place the battery within reach of children.  
10.Follow the local laws governing the disposal of batteries. As far as  
possible, submit used batteries to be recycled.  
11.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.  
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Service and support  
BenQ Joybook Global Online Service  
Joybook online registration  
Welcome to BenQ Joybook Global Online Service  
Register now to get free product news and latest information about  
BenQ! To register, follow the steps below:  
experience with your Joybook, the following supports are provided so  
you can get assisted whenever and wherever you are.  
1. Refer to the illustration below to locate the 24-digit product serial  
number on the bottom side of your Joybook and write it down.  
Serial number  
Warranty: Global warranty information of your Joybook product. For  
local warranty information, please refer to the local warranty  
documentation in the package.  
Download Center: Drivers, documentation and additional software for  
keeping your Joybook up-to-date.  
FAQ: Contains answers to frequently asked questions about the Joybook  
as well as additional tips.  
Contact Center: Here you can directly contact BenQ Customer Service  
for answers and advice to your questions. You can also obtain the  
information about the BenQ service stations in your country.  
3. Click Register Now to begin with registration and follow the  
instructions on the screen to proceed.  
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Appendix  
General safety information  
Safety information about the battery  
When setting up or operating your Joybook, please pay special attention  
to the following:  
Caution: There is a high risk of explosion if the battery is incorrectly  
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by  
the battery equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to  
battery manufacturer’s instructions.  
1. Keep this manual in a safe place for easy reference when needed.  
2. Make sure you follow all instructions and warnings related to the  
system.  
3. Place your Joybook on a stable, level surface, and ensure that the  
ventilation holes are not obstructed.  
4. Do not expose your Joybook to rain or excess humidity, and keep it  
away from liquids (such as beverages, faucets, and so on).  
5. Do not expose your Joybook to direct sunlight, and keep it away from  
sources of heat (such as radiators, space heaters, stoves, and so on).  
6. Do not expose your Joybook to heavy impacts or strong vibrations.  
When closing the Joybook, do not use excessive force.  
7. Don't use your Joybook near a gas leak.  
8. Do not store your Joybook in environments where the temperature is  
below 0°C or above 50°C, nor use your Joybook in environments  
where the temperature is below 5°C or above 35°C. Otherwise system  
performance will be adversely affected.  
Safety information about the AC  
adapter  
Use only the AC adapter supplied with your Joybook. Use of another  
type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.  
Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch  
the adapter when your hands are wet.  
Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate  
the device or charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with  
paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the AC  
adapter while it is inside a carrying case.  
Connect the adapter to a proper power source. The voltage  
requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging.  
Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged.  
Do not attempt to service the adapter. There are no service parts inside.  
Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.  
9. Do not use your Joybook near water, for example near a bathtub, wash  
bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a  
swimming pool.  
10.Do not place the Joybook in the vicinity of strong magnetic fields.  
11.Use an appropriate electrical outlet, and make sure that no heavy  
objects are placed on the AC adapter or power cord.  
12.The AC adapter is a high-voltage component. Do not attempt to repair  
it yourself. Should it become damaged, please contact an authorized  
BenQ distributor or service center.  
13.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.  
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Safety information about the modem  
Caution  
Never connect telephone wiring during a lightning storm. There may be a  
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.  
Declaration of Conformity  
For the following equipment:  
Type of Equipment:  
Notebook PC  
Disposal of Waste Electrical and  
Electronic Equipment by users in  
private households in the European  
Union.  
Brand name or mark:  
BenQ  
Model designation(s)/Model no(s):  
DHR503; Joybook A52/C41 Series  
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates  
that this can not be disposed of as household waste. You must  
dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to the  
applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment. For more information about recycling  
of this equipment, please contact your city office, the shop  
where you purchased the equipment or your household waste  
disposal service. The recycling of materials will help to  
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a  
manner that protects human health and environment.  
Company name, address, telephone & fax no.  
Name: BenQ Europe B.V.  
Ekkersrijt 4130, 5692 DC Son Address:  
The Netherlands  
TEL/Fax: +31 (499) 750 500 /+31 (499) 750-599  
is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the  
Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member  
States relating Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC) and Low  
Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and R&TTE Directive (99/05/EEC).  
For the evaluation regarding the electromagnetic compatibility, the  
following standards were applied:  
EN55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003  
EN 61000-3-2:2000  
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001  
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003  
IEC 60950-1 and/or EN60950-1, First Edition  
EN 301489-1 V1.4.1:2002  
EN 301489-17 V1.2.1:2002  
ETSI EN 300328 (V1.5.1:2004-03)  
ETSI EN 301893 (V1.2.3:2003-08)  
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Safety instructions for Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Latvia, and Croatia  
Polski  
Slovensko  
1. Należy upewnić się, że zastosowano się do wszystkich instrukcji i  
1. Glede sistema sledite navodilom in opozorilom.  
2. Raèunalnika ne postavljajte na mesta z moènim magnetnim poljem.  
3. V primeru nepravilne namestitve akumulatorja obstaja nevarnost  
eksplozije. Nadomestite ga le z isto ali ekvivalentno vrsto, priporoèeno  
s strani proizvajalca opreme. Rabljen akumulator odstranite skladno z  
navodili proizvajalca.  
4. Adapter spojite na primeren vir napajanja. Napetostne zahteve so  
navedene na ohišju izdelka in/ali njegovi embalaži.  
5. V primeru, da je napajalni kabel poškodovan, adapterja ne  
uporabljajte.  
ostrzeżeń dotyczących systemu.  
2. Nie należy umieszczać komputera w miejscach oddziaływania silnych  
pól magnetycznych.  
3. Ostrzeżenie: Nieprawidłowa wymiana baterii może spowodować jej  
wybuch. Baterię można wymienić wyłącznie na baterię tego samego  
lub zamiennego typu zalecanego przez producenta urządzenia. Zużyte  
baterie należy usuwać zgodnie z instrukcjami producenta.  
4. Podłącz zasilacz do prawidłowego źródła zasilania. Wymagania  
dotyczące zasilania znajdują się na obudowie produktu i/lub na  
opakowaniu.  
5. Nie należy używać zasilacza jeśli przewód jest uszkodzony.  
6. Nie należy próbować naprawiać urządzenia. Wewnątrz nie ma części,  
które można naprawiać. Urządzenie należy wymienić, jeśli zostanie  
uszkodzone lub narażone na oddziaływanie nadmiernej wilgoci.  
7. Nigdy nie należy instalować kabli telefonicznych podczas burzy z  
wyładowaniami atmosferycznymi.  
6. Ne postopajte se popravljanja enote. Znotraj ni nobenih delov, ki bi jih  
bilo moè popraviti. Èe je enota poškodovana ali izpostavljena visoki  
vlagi, jo nadomestite z novo.  
7. Nikoli ne namešèajte telefonske linije med nevihto z grmenjem.  
Български  
1. Следвайте всички инструкции и предупреждения относно  
системата.  
România  
2. Не слагайте компютъра на място със силно магнитно поле.  
3. Опасност от експлозия при погрешна смяна на батерията.  
Използвайте само същия или еквивалентен тип батерия,  
препоръчан от производителя на оборудването. Изхвърляйте  
старите батерии съгласно инструкциите на производителя.  
4. Свържете адаптера към подходящ източник на захранване.  
Изискванията към напрежението са посочени на корпуса на  
продукта и/или опаковката.  
1. Asiguraţi-vă că respectaţi toate instrucţiunile şi avertismentele  
privitoare la sistem.  
2. Nu plasaţi computerul într-o zonă cu puternice câmpuri magnetice.  
3. Pericol de explozie dacă bateria este incorect înlocuită. Înlocuiţi  
numai cu acelaşi tip sau cu un tip echivalent recomandat de  
producătorul echipamentului. Aruncaţi bateriile folosite în  
conformitate cu instrucţiunile producătorului.  
4. Conectaţi adaptorul la o sursă de tensiune corectă. Cerinţele privind  
tensiunea se găsesc pe carcasa produsului şi/sau pe ambalaj.  
5. Nu folosiţi adaptorul dacă se defectează cordonul.  
6. Nu încercaţi să depanaţi aparatul. În interior nu există componente  
depanabile. Înlocuiţi aparatul dacă acesta se deteriorează sau este  
expus la umezeală în exces.  
5. Не използвайте адаптера, ако кабелът се повреди.  
6. Не се опитвайте да поправяте продукта. В него няма части, които  
могат да се поправят. Сменете продукта, ако се повреди или ако  
бъде изложен на прекомерна влага.  
7. Никога не инсталирайте телефонни кабели по време на  
гръмотевична буря.  
7. Nu instalaţi niciodată cablu telefonic în timpul unei furtuni cu fulgere.  
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Latviski  
1. Sekojiet visām sistēmai atbilstošajām norādēm un brīdinājumiem.  
2. Nenovietojiet datoru tuvu spēcīgiem magnētiskajiem laukiem.  
3. Nepareizi nomainīts akumulators var uzsprāgt. Mainiet akumulatoru  
tikai pret tādu pašu vai līdzvērtīgu ražotāja ieteiktu akumulatoru.  
Utilizējiet izlietotos akumulatorus saskaņā ar ražotāja norādēm.  
4. Pievienojiet adapteri atbilstošai strāvas padevei. Strāvas padeves  
parametrus Jūs varat atrast uz produkta korpusa un/vai iepakojuma.  
5. Nelietojiet adapteri, ja ir bojāts tā vads.  
6. Nemēģiniet labot iekārtu pašrocīgi. Detaļu bojājumu gadījumā vai  
arī, ja tā bijusi pakļauta mitruma ietekmei, griezieties autorizētā  
servisa centrā.  
7. Nekad nelietojiet un neveiciet telefona līnijas pieslēgumu negaisa  
laikā.  
Hrvatski  
1. Pridržavajte se svih uputa i upozorenja u vezi sa sustavom.  
2. Ne postavljajte računalo u područje jakih magnetskih polja.  
3. Nepravilna zamjena baterije izazvat će opasnost od eksplozije.  
Prilikom zamjene, koristite istu ili ekvivalentnu vrstu baterije koju je  
preporučio proizvođač. Rabljene baterije odložite prema uputama  
proizvođača.  
4. Mrežni prilagodnik priključite na odgovarajući izvor napajanja.  
Propisani napon naveden je na kućištu proizvoda i/ili pakiranju.  
5. Ne koristite mrežni prilagodnik kojem je oštećen kabel.  
6. Ne pokušavajte servisirati uređaj. U uređaju se ne nalaze dijelovi koje  
možete popraviti. Uređaj zamijenite u slučaju oštećenja ili izloženosti  
prekomjernoj vlazi.  
7. Nikada ne instalirajte ožičenje telefona za vrijeme grmljavine.  
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