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JB2000E.book Page ii Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Copyright Copyright 2004 by BENQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.
JB2000E.book Page i Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Table of Contents Touring Your Joybook................................................................1 Function Hotkeys ............................................................................. 6 Getting Started with Windows XP .............................................8 Using the Q-Media Bar...............................................................10 Setting Up QMedia Bar ....................................................................
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JB2000E.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Touring Your Joybook Caps Lock Indicator Lights up in green when the Caps Lock function is activated. Num Lock Indicator Lights up in green when the Num Lock function is activated. Scroll Lock Indicator Lights up in green when Scroll Lock function is activated. Memory Card Reader/Floppy Disk Drive Indicator Flashes green when Joybook is accessing data on the memory card or floppy disk in the optional memory card reader or floppy disk drive.
JB2000E.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to conveniently control the cursor on the screen. • To move the cursor, gently move your finger on the touch pad. The cursor will move accordingly. • Tap on the touch pad once to execute the same action as clicking on the left button of a mouse. • Tap twice to execute the same action as double-clicking. Up and Down Scroll Button Use this button to scroll windows up or down.
JB2000E.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM PC Card Ejection Button You can use this button to eject an inserted PC Card. For installing a Kensington type lock and preventing theft To eject a PC Card: of the Joybook. 1. Quit all PC Card applications and shut down all PC Card functions. Modem Port PC Card Slot 2. Press and then release the PC Card ejection button, causing it to pop out. For connecting an analog tele- This PC Card slot accepts one Type-II PC Card. You can use it 3.
JB2000E.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Optical Drive (Optional) Supports multi-functional optical module for reading data or music CDs, VCDs and DVDs or burning CD-R/CD-RW discs. Discs can be inserted/ejected by pressing the small ejection button on the drive.
JB2000E.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Infrared Port You can connect Joybook to your PDA, mobile phone or other Infrared compatible devices using this port. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port Can be used to connect to a digital video camera and create your own movies. You can also use it to connect to a Firewire hard disk, printer and more. VGA Port For connecting external display devices, such as monitors and projectors. Power Jack For connecting AC power supply. USB 2.
JB2000E.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM 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 at the lower left corner of the keyboard, and then press the desired hotkey. 6 Fn + F1 Puts Joybook into standby mode (the hard disk and screen will be temporarily turned off to conserve power). Fn + F6 Activates or deactivates the speakers.
JB2000E.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Windows Key Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start button on the Windows desktop. +M Minimizes all windows. + Tab Makes the next item on the Windows Taskbar active. Shift + +M Cancels minimization of all windows. +E Opens the My Computer window for browsing disks and files. +R Activates the Run dialogue box. +M Return to Windows Desktop.
JB2000E.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Getting Started with Windows XP Your Joybook comes installed with Windows XP, Microsoft's latest operating system for consumer PCs. The first time you start up your Joybook, Windows XP will ask you a few questions. Answer the questions to ensure that your full rights are protected. If you are asked to select the type of keyboard and you are not sure, please check the specification label on the packing carton to determine the correct keyboard type.
JB2000E.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Next, please follow the steps below to setup the language for nonunicode programs settings in Windows XP. 1. Click Start and then Control Panel. 5. In the drop-down listbox, click to select your language and country. 2. Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options. 6. Click Apply. 3. Click Regional and Language Options in the window that appears. 7. Click Yes. 4. Click the Advanced tab. 8. Click Yes.
JB2000E.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Using the Q-Media Bar The Q-Media Bar Joybook. Click on the small triangle button integrates a number of software applications to enhance the multimedia experience on your and a rotating button bar will appear. From the Q-Media Bar, you can: Click to start up Internet Explorer and surf the Internet. Click to open Outlook Express for accessing e-mail. Click to open QMusic.
JB2000E.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Setting Up QMedia Bar Right-click on the QMedia Bar and a menu will appear on it. 2. Click the button that represents the hotkey you want to configure. For example, to configure the E-Mail Hotkey, click the Mail button. The following dialog will appear. You can: • Let QMedia Bar appear on top of all open programs by selecting Always on top. • Close QMedia Bar by selecting Exit.
JB2000E.book Page 12 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Setting up Hotkey Onscreen Display 1. Click the Start button on Windows Taskbar located at the bottom side of the screen and then select Programs, Hot Key Manager, Configuration from the menus that appear. The following window will pop up on the screen. Click the Onscreen tab. 2. Check the Show text onscreen message checkbox to enable hotkey Onscreen Display. To enable onscreen volume control message, check the Show volume controls onscreen checkbox.
JB2000E.book Page 13 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Your Digital Entertainment Center - BenQ Joybook Send and receive e-mail. Browse the Web. Listen to music and create your own custom music collections. Convert music into MP3 format and take your favorite tunes wherever you go. Burn CDs quickly and reliably. Create your own movies. Browse and edit digital photographs. Watch DVD and VCD movies.
JB2000E.book Page 14 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Sending and Receiving E-mail You can use Outlook Express to send and receive e-mail. In order to use e-mail, you must have an account with an ISP (Internet service 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. 1.
JB2000E.book Page 15 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Getting Online You can use Internet Explorer to browse web pages on the Internet and access various on-line information. In order to get online, you must have an account with an ISP (Internet service provider) and perform needed software configuration. For detailed information on accounts, passwords and other settings, please consult your system administrator or ISP. 1.
JB2000E.book Page 16 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections QMusic is the perfect tool for managing your favorite music collections. You can use it to play music CDs and MP3 files, burn MP3 songs onto CDs, convert audio CD tracks to MP3 format for storage on your hard disk drive, or create custom music compilation. If you also have a BenQ Joybee MP3 digital audio player, you can also use QMusic to update songs in the player quickly and easily.
JB2000E.book Page 17 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM 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. Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open Photo Explorer.
JB2000E.book Page 18 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Viewing Images 1. Locate the desired image files in the Directory Tree. 2. Files in the directory you selected will be shown as thumbnails or in a list in the Browse Pane. Select the image you wish to view. 3. The image you selected will be shown in the Preview Pane. Double-clicking in the Preview Pane will open the Viewer window for a closer look at the image. Creating a Slide Show 1.
JB2000E.book Page 19 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Watching DVD/VCD Movies You can watch DVD/VCD movies by using the PowerDVD video player with your Joybook. Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open PowerDVD. 1. Insert the disc, and PowerDVD will automatically start up and begin playback. 2. If you wish, select full-screen mode for more comfortable viewing. To view an explanation of the function for any button on the control panel, place the on-screen cursor over the button.
JB2000E.book Page 20 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Making Your Own Movies Your Joybook 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 PoweDirector to produce your very own cinematic masterpiece-or if you're less ambitious, just the coolest home video ever! Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open PowerDirector.
JB2000E.book Page 21 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Wireless Magic - Using the Built-In Wireless LAN Function With the optional built-in wireless LAN card on your Joybook, you can access Ethernet network wirelessly without the constraints of network cables. At home or in the office, you need an access point, which serves as an air station to make transmission possible. Outdoors in places such as in coffee shops or library, you can inquire the service personnel about an account.
JB2000E.book Page 22 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM To access Internet, you may have to undergo another authorization process for entering username and password. For details, please consult your ISP. If you are not to use the WLAN Card in your Joybook, dial-up connection using the modem port, ADSL and broadband transmission using the LAN port would also do. Please contact your local ISP to get more information.
JB2000E.book Page 23 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Burning CDs The Nero Express software that comes with your Joybook enables you to burn different types of data to CD by simply following the easy step-by-step instructions. 3. In the window that follows, click Add. The CD-burning function also requires an optional Combo drive or external CD burner. Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open Nero Express. 1. Insert a blank CD into the CD-burner. 2.
JB2000E.book Page 24 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM 5. When you are done selecting files, click Finished. 6. The total selected file size will be calculated and displayed by a blue bar at the bottom part of the window. If the blue bar goes over the dotted red line, you have to delete some files from the selected files list by right-clicking a file and select Delete. Click Next. 24 Your Digital Entertainment Center - BenQ Joybook 7. The following window will appear. Click Burn. 8.
JB2000E.book Page 25 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM 9. When the burning process has been carried out successfully, the following dialogue box will appear. Click OK. the setting of this CD for future use. Or, you can simply click Exit to exit Nero Express. 10. Click Next. For more information on how to use Nero Express, please consult the on-line Help by clicking the icon on the Nero Express wel- come window and then select Help Topics. 11.
JB2000E.book Page 26 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Attaching External Display Devices When giving a presentation, you can output the Joybook’s video signal to an external display device, such as a projector or monitor. You can also press the Fn + F3 hotkey combination to switch between Joybook's own screen and the attached display device, or use simultaneous display.
JB2000E.book Page 27 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM 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.
JB2000E.book Page 28 28 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM 2. Slide the battery retainer to unlock the battery. 3. While performing step 2, slide the battery in the direction shown to remove it from the Joybook. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the memory cover. 5. Open the cover.
JB2000E.book Page 29 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM 6. Align the memory module with the slot, and then insert it. When inserting, pay attention to the direction of the memory module. 8. Replace the cover and use a screwdriver to secure it with the screw. 7. Gently push the free edge downwards until the module locks into place. 9. Slide the battery back to its original position until you hear a click. Connect the AC adapter and start up your Joybook.
JB2000E.book Page 30 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Recovering Your System Before following any of the methods below to restore your system, you should try to use Microsoft Windows XP System Restore tool to restore under Windows. If you don't know where the System Restore tool is, you can just insert the Recovery CD Disc 1 into the optical drive under Windows, then Recovery CD will launch the Windows XP System Restore tool automatically. System recovery is a data destructive process.
JB2000E.book Page 31 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM 6. According to the operating system of your Joybook, enter the following path in the Run dialog that appears: For Windows 2000: E:\Drivers\Wlan\WIN2K\ProSet\sinstall.exe For Windows XP: E:\Drivers\Wlan\WINXP\ProSet\sinstall.exe 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
JB2000E.book Page 32 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Recommendations 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. Joybook will not start up, even though the power button was pressed. Check the Power indicator.
JB2000E.book Page 33 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM information, please consult the manual for the particular software. Joybook is unable to use the wireless LAN to connect to the wireless LAN devices. Please confirm the following: • You have used the Fn + F2 hot key to enable the wireless LAN function. • The reception of the wireless LAN is not too weak.
JB2000E.book Page 34 Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:57 AM Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance 34 Safety Battery Maintenance When setting up or operating your Joybook, please pay special attention to the following: 1. Keep this manual in a safe place for easy reference when needed. 2. Make sure to follow all instructions and warnings related to the system. 3. Place Joybook on stable, level surface, and ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. 4.