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JB S52.book Page ii Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Copyright Copyright 2005 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.
JB S52.book Page i Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Table of Contents Touring Your Joybook ......................................................................................1 Left Side View............................................................................................. 2 Right Side View .......................................................................................... 3 Rear View....................................................................................................
JB S52.book Page ii Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Connection .................................................................................................44 System .........................................................................................................45 Display.........................................................................................................47 Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance.......................... 49 Safety .....................
JB S52.book Page 1 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Touring Your Joybook Hard Disk / Optical Drive Activity Indicator Lights up in blue when Joybook S52 is accessing hard disk or optical drive. Internet Hotkey Starts up the Internet Explorer Web browser. Caps Lock Indicator Lights up in blue when the Caps Lock is activated. E-Mail Hotkey Starts up the Outlook Express e-mail client. Scroll Lock Indicator Lights up in blue when the Scroll Lock is activated. Power Switch Turns Joybook S52 on or off.
JB S52.book Page 2 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Left Side View (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (7) PC Card Ejection Button You can use this button to eject an inserted PC Card. To eject a PC Card: 1. Quit all PC Card applications and shut down all PC Card functions. (2) Ventilation Holes 2. Press and then release the PC Card ejection button, PC Card Slot For dissipating heat and keeping the computer at an (6) causing it to pop out. This PC Card slot accepts one Type-II PC Card.
JB S52.book Page 3 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Right Side View (1) (2) (1) Modem Port Accepts an analog telephone line for use with the internal modem. (2) DVD Super-Multi/DVD+RW/DVD & CD-RW Combo Drive (Optional) Supports multi-functional optical module for reading music CDs, VCDs and DVDs or burning CD-R/CD-RW or DVD+R/DVD+RW (optional) discs. Discs can be inserted/ejected by pressing the small ejection button on the drive.
JB S52.book Page 4 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Rear View (1) (1) Power Jack For connecting AC power supply. 4 Touring Your Joybook (2) (2) Port Replicator Port For connecting to a Port Replicator to add additional ports to your Joyboook S52 such as: PS/2, serial, parallel, USB, etc.
JB S52.book Page 5 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Front Panel (1) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (2) (1) Battery Indicator • When Joybook is in use, lights up in blue. • When the battery is charging, turns into amber. • Flashing blue indicates that the battery is running low. • Flashing amber indicates that the battery is malfunctioning, in which case you should contact service personnel. (4) Wireless Device Switch/Indicator This is a switch/indicator combo.
JB S52.book Page 6 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Function Hotkeys You can use the function hotkeys to access commonly used functions or make quick settings. To use the hotkeys, press and hold the Fn (Function) key at the lower left corner of the keyboard, and then press the desired hotkey. Fn + F1 Opens function keys online help. Fn + F6 Activates or deactivates the touch pad. Fn + F2 Puts Joybook into sleep mode. Fn + F7 Activates or deactivates the speakers.
JB S52.book Page 7 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start button on Windows Key the Windows desktop. + Tab Makes the next item on the Windows task bar active. Opens the My Computer window for browsing disks + E and files. + M Minimizes all windows. Shift ( )+ + M Cancels minimization of all windows. + R Activates the Run dialogue box.
JB S52.book Page 8 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 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.
JB S52.book Page 9 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Next, please follow the steps below to setup the language for non-unicode programs settings in Windows XP. 1. Click Start and then Control Panel. 2. Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options. 3. Click Regional and Language Options in the window that appears. 5. In the drop-down listbox, click to select your language and country. 6. Click Apply. 7. Click Yes. 4. Click the Advanced tab. 8. Click Yes.
JB S52.book Page 10 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Using the Q-Media Bar Setting Up QMedia Bar The Q-Media Bar integrates a number of software Right-click on the QMedia Bar and a menu will appear on it. applications to enhance the multimedia experience on your Joybook. Click on the small triangle button 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.
JB S52.book Page 11 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 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/ISP, or contact BenQ Customer Service for help. 1.
JB S52.book Page 12 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 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/ISP, or contact BenQ Customer Service for help. 1.
JB S52.book Page 13 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Using the Built-In Wireless LAN Function With the built-in wireless LAN card on your Joybook, you can access Ethernet network wirelessly without the constraints of network cables. At home or in the office, you need an access point, which serves as an air station to make transmission possible. Outdoors in places such as in coffee shops or library, you can inquire the service personnel about an account. To connect to a wireless LAN network: 1.
JB S52.book Page 14 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Using Bluetooth The Bluetooth function allows you to get connected to various devices and services that support Bluetooth transmission. You can get rid of those annoying cables when printing documents, synchronizing your PIM data with your PDA or another PC, mobile phone or even sharing a network connection. 4. Specify a name for your Joybook in the Computer name field and click Next. Bluetooth is an optional depending on your purchased model.
JB S52.book Page 15 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 7. Windows will install related software for selected services. identical. If necessary, enter the PIN code in the PIN Code field and click Initiate Pairing. 8. Click Next. 11. The services available on the connected Bluetooth device will appear in the following window. Check to select the services you want to use. When a service is selected, you will be prompted to perform it related settings. 9.
JB S52.book Page 16 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Using the Bluetooth Services of the Connected Device Searching for a Bluetooth Device 1. After your Joybook is connected to the Bluetooth device, double-click the My Bluetooth Places icon on the Desktop. The following window will appear. To search for a nearby Bluetooth device, double-click on the My Bluetooth Places icon on the Desktop and then Search for devices in range. 2.
JB S52.book Page 17 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM The available services on your Joybook will appear in the window that follows. Performing Advanced Bluetooth Configurations Right-click on the Bluetooth icon on Windows system tray and then select Advanced Configuration. The following dialogue box that contains all advanced Bluetooth configuration options will appear.
JB S52.book Page 18 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 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. 7 8 Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open QMusic.
JB S52.book Page 19 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Converting CD Music into MP3 Format 1. Insert a music CD into the optical drive of your Joybook. 2. The songs on the music CD will automatically appear on the Song List. Click to select the songs you wish to convert, or uncheck the unwanted ones. 3. Click the button. A new playlist named New Album will automatically be created on the Media Panel below Music Library, and QMusic will start the conversion process.
JB S52.book Page 20 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Viewing Digital Photographs, Creating Slide Shows and Calendars 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. 4 5 Photo Explorer Workspace 1 2 3 6 The Preview Pane allows you to preview the image file or play the audio/video file selected in the Browse Pane.
JB S52.book Page 21 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 7. To set different display durations and add sound annotation to individual images, select the image(s) in the Slideshow storyboard and the Slideshow Options button. 8. To add background music starting at a certain image in the slideshow, drag and drop the file(s) beneath the desired image in the Slideshow Storyboard.
JB S52.book Page 22 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Watching DVD/VCD Movies Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open PowerDVD. With PowerDVD, you can watch DVD/VCD movies or play music with your Joybook. When PowerDVD is opened, a control panel and a movie window will appear on the screen. Power DVD Control Panel Control Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Description Captures video content as bitmap image files.
JB S52.book Page 23 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 10 Playback status Indicates current playback status. Region Code Settings Most of the DVD titles in today's markets are governed by a regional code that divides the world into six separate regions. This ensures maximization of revenues for motion picture studios' theatrical and home releases, which times and dates vary from region to region. 1. Open Power DVD and insert the DVD you wish to play into the optical drive. 2.
JB S52.book Page 24 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 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.
JB S52.book Page 25 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM The Movie-Making Process The digital movie production process involves a combination of artistry and technology, beginning with raw video footage and ending with a movie production. PowerDirector provides the easiest way to produce your finished movie and publish it to the medium of your choice.
JB S52.book Page 26 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 2. Select an effect from the Library and drag it into the desired position in the correct track in Timeline view. (This position is directly beneath the clip(s) in the Video track that you want to affect.) Editing an Effect 1. Double click an effect in Timeline view. 2. The corresponding effect editing window will appear allowing you to further change the appearance of the effect. Setting an Effect's Duration 1.
JB S52.book Page 27 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Burning CDs Using Nero Express The Nero Express software that comes with your Joybook allows you to burn different types of data to CD by simply following the easy step-by-step instructions. Click the 4. Browse to select the music files in the dialogue box that appears and then click Add. Repeat this step if you want to burn more music files onto the CD. button on the QMedia Bar to open Nero Express. 1. Insert a blank CD into the CD-burner. 2.
JB S52.book Page 28 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM have to delete some files from the selected files list by right-clicking a file and select Delete. Click Next. 7. The following window will appear. Click Burn. 8. Nero Express will start burning files on to the CD. 9. When the burning process has been carried out successfully, the following dialogue box will appear. Click OK. 10. Click Next. 11.
JB S52.book Page 29 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM CD you just burned or save the setting of this CD for future use. Or, you can simply click Exit to exit Nero Express. For more information on how to use Nero Express, please consult the on-line Help by clicking the icon on the Nero Express welcome window and then select Help Topics.
JB S52.book Page 30 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Using QCamera With QCamera, you can not only capture video clips and photos easily but also manage them using different albums. What’s more, you can also burn them on CDs so you can share them with your family and friends. Click the button on the QMedia Bar to open QCamera. In order to use QCamera, your must have a properly installed video camera that complies with the WDM architecture.
JB S52.book Page 31 Thursday, February 3, 2005 21 Scroll Down button 22 Album Window 23 Status Bar 2:10 PM Click this button to scroll the thumbnails in the album down. Displays the thumbnails of photo/video in current album. Click a thumbnail and the photo/ video will appear in the Preview window. Displays the name of current album and the current/total pages of thumbnails in the album. Capturing Videos To capture videos: 5. Click the Capture button again to stop capturing video.
JB S52.book Page 32 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 3. Click to select the album you want to burn onto the CD from the list by checking the checkbox beside each album name. The total file size of selected album(s) and remaining recordable disc space will appear instantly below. 4. If necessary, click the button beside Burner to select the CD-burner to use. 5. Click the Burn button to start burning. You can also click the Erase button to erase the recordable disc before burning.
JB S52.book Page 33 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Using QPower QPower is an advanced system power management tool specifically designed for your Joybook. In addition to the standard power management functions provided by the Windows system, QPower incorporates several features which allow you to precisely and meanwhile easily adjust system power settings. The features include: 2. A submenu that contains several power profiles will follow. Click to select a desired power profile.
JB S52.book Page 34 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 3. The following QPower window will appear. 4. Click to select a profile from the Profiles box. When a profile is selected, its description will appear in the Profile description box below. 5. Adjust settings from the Settings box on the right by selecting options from the drop-down menus, or dragging sliders to a different position. Please refer to the table below for the description about the setting items available in the Settings box.
JB S52.book Page 35 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 4. Click to select a profile from the Profiles box. When doing so, the description of the selected profile and the application programs already associated with the profile will appear in the Profile description and Associated Applications boxes. 5. Click the button. The dialog below will appear.
JB S52.book Page 36 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM QPresentation 2. To turn off SRS, select the Turn off SRS option in the pop-up dialog. When you plug an overhead projector into the VGA port of your Joybook, QPresentation automatically performs the following functions. SmartAudio 1. Detect that the projector has been connected and begin linking up Joybook with it. This saves you from manually pressing Fn+F3 to establish the link. 2.
JB S52.book Page 37 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Attaching External Display Devices Attaching an External Display Device When giving a presentation, you can output the Joybook’s video signal to an external display device, such as a projector or monitor. Press the Fn + F3 function key combination to switch between Joybook's own screen and the attached display device, or use simultaneous display.
JB S52.book Page 38 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 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.
JB S52.book Page 39 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 2. Slide the battery retainers to the open position. 3. Remove the battery as shown. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the memory cover. 5. Open the cover.
JB S52.book Page 40 Thursday, February 3, 2005 40 2:10 PM 6. Align the memory module with the slot, and then insert it. When inserting, pay attention to the direction of the memory module. 7. Gently push the free edge downwards until the module locks into place. 8. Replace the cover, and use a screwdriver to secure it with the screw. 9. Install the battery, and then slide the battery retainers to the original locked position. Connect the AC adapter.
JB S52.book Page 41 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Recovering Your System 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: 1. The Windows System Restore tool 2. The Quick Recovery function of your Joybook 3. The supplied Recovery CDs It is recommended that you try the Windows System Restore tool before attempting the other 2 options. System recovery is a data destructive process.
JB S52.book Page 42 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Using the Recovery CDs • All programs you installed or data you saved on drive C: will be erased. However, data on drive D: will not be affected. • Recover using the Recovery CDs will cause the Quick Recovery function to become unavailable. If this happens, please contact your local BenQ service center for help. Besides, you will also need to install the device drivers manually from Recovery CD Disc 2.
JB S52.book Page 43 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 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.
JB S52.book Page 44 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 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.
JB S52.book Page 45 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM I have problem setting up wireless network. My system is running very slow. How can I improve performance? Please follow the instructions below to resolve the problem: System resources are the amount of memory and hard drive space that your Joybook can use and can degrade over time slowing the computer.
JB S52.book Page 46 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM • 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. 1. Close all running programs. 2. Click the Start button and select All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Disk Cleanup. 3. Check the types of files you want to delete (temporary files are safe to delete). 4. Click OK.
JB S52.book Page 47 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM DVD movies will not play. How can I reduce the wearing of the screen spindle when I open the screen? 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.
JB S52.book Page 48 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM 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 website to download and update the latest Joybook display drivers. 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.
JB S52.book Page 49 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance Safety When setting up or operating 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.
JB S52.book Page 50 Thursday, February 3, 2005 2:10 PM Service and Support BenQ Joybook Global Online Service Joybook Online Registration Welcome to BenQ Joybook Global Online Service (http://support.BenQ.com). In order to ensure you an enjoyable experience with your Joybook, the following supports are provided so you can get assisted whenever and wherever you are.
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