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Benq Joybook A33 Laptop User Manual
Benq Joybook A33 Laptop User Manual
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Welcome
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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 BenQ Corporation.
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BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes. Windows, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations.
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Table of Contents
BenQ Joybook A33 Quick Start Guide....................................................................1 Package Contents .............................................................................................. 1 Getting Your Joybook Ready for Use............................................................... 1 Expanding the Capabilities of Your Joybook .................................................. 3 Touring Your Joybook .............................................................................................5 Indicator Lights ................................................................................................. 6 Left Side View.................................................................................................... 7 Right Side View ................................................................................................. 8 Rear View........................................................................................................... 9 Bottom View...................................................................................................... 10 Function Hotkeys.............................................................................................. 11 Getting Started with Windows XP ..........................................................................13 Using the Battery and Power Related Functions ....................................................14 Charging the Battery ......................................................................................... 14 Checking the Battery Level ............................................................................... 14 Battery Low Signals and Actions ...................................................................... 14 Replacing the Battery ........................................................................................ 14 Power Management .......................................................................................... 15 Hibernation ....................................................................................................... 15 Activating Hibernation ............................................................................. 15 Setting up Fn+F12 Key Function .............................................................. 15 Using BIOS Setup.....................................................................................................16 When and How to Use BIOS Setup ................................................................. 16 Navigating the BIOS Setup Screen ................................................................... 16 Main Menu ................................................................................................. 16 Security Menu ............................................................................................ 17 Boot Menu.................................................................................................. 17 Exit Menu ................................................................................................... 17 Using the QMedia Bar and Applications ................................................................18 Setting Up QMedia Bar..................................................................................... 18 Sending and Receiving E-mail.......................................................................... 19 Getting Online................................................................................................... 19 Listening to Music and Creating Custom Music Collections......................... 20 QMusic Workspace.................................................................................... 20 Playing a Music CD.................................................................................... 20 Creating a Playlist ....................................................................................... 20 Converting CD Music into MP3 Format .................................................. 21 Creating an MP3 Music CD....................................................................... 21 Viewing Digital Photographs, Creating Slide Shows and Calendars .............. 22 Photo Explorer Workspace ........................................................................ 22 Viewing Images........................................................................................... 22 Creating a Slide Show or Screensaver........................................................ 22 Making a Calendar ..................................................................................... 23 Watching DVD/VCD Movies ........................................................................... 24 PowerDVD Control Panel ......................................................................... 24 Region Code Settings.................................................................................. 25 Basic Operations ......................................................................................... 25 Making Your Own Movies................................................................................ 27 PowerDirector Workspace......................................................................... 27 The Movie-Making Process ....................................................................... 28 Step 1: Loading Clips into the Library....................................................... 28 Step 2: Managing Clips in the Workspace................................................. 28 Step 3: Working with Effects...................................................................... 28 Step 4: Producing a Movie Disc................................................................. 29 Burning CD/DVD Using Nero Express............................................................ 30 Protecting Your Joybook from Viruses and Other Security Threats.............. 32 Wireless Magic - Using the Built-In Wireless Network Function .................. 33 Connecting to External Display Devices .................................................................35 Connecting to a VGA Display Device .............................................................. 35 Before connecting your Joybook to a projector........................................ 36 S-Video Output ................................................................................................. 37 Installing Additional Memory .................................................................................38 Recovering Your System ..........................................................................................41 Using the Windows System Restore Tool ........................................................ 41 Using the Quick Recovery Function................................................................. 41 Using the Recovery CDs.................................................................................... 42 Reinstalling Software or Driver.................................................................. 42 FAQ and Troubleshooting.......................................................................................43 General ............................................................................................................... 43 Battery and Power ............................................................................................. 43
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Connection ........................................................................................................44 System ................................................................................................................44 Display................................................................................................................47 Information on Safety, Cleaning, and Battery Maintenance................................. 48 Safety ..................................................................................................................48 Battery Maintenance .........................................................................................48 Cleaning Your Joybook .....................................................................................48 Service and Support................................................................................................. 49 BenQ Joybook Global Online Service ..............................................................49 Joybook Online Registration.............................................................................49
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Turn your Joybook upside down and put it on a soft clean cloth. With the label side of the battery facing up, slide it gently into the battery compartment until it snaps into place. Move the release latch to the left as shown to lock the battery into place.
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet and start charging the battery.
The power systems and plug types might vary depending on your country/region.
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To open your Joybook, slide the latch to the right, and then lift the lid up.
Press the power button to start up your Joybook, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the initial Windows XP setup.
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Connect an external display device (such as a monitor or projector) to the VGA port of your Joybook.
Connect a telephone line to the modem port of your Joybook and dial-up to the Internet.
Access local area network (LAN) by connecting a network cable to the LAN port of your Joybook.
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Use various PC cards on the market by inserting one into the PC card slot of your Joybook.
Use the optical drive to access data on various kinds of discs or enjoy DVD/VCD movies.
Connect an earphone or microphone to the earphone or microphone jack to output or record sounds.
Output video images on your Joybook to a TV or AV device by connecting it to the S-Video socket on your Joybook.
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(1) Speakers Generates sounds from Joybook. (2) Power Button Turns Joybook on or off. (3) Keyboard Allows you to input data as well as access various special functions. (4) 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 doubleclicking. (5) Left and Right Selection Buttons Equivalent to the left and right buttons on a mouse. (6) Top Cover Switch Locks the top cover and keeps it closed. (7) Mini IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Port For connecting high-speed peripherals such as digital video cameras and other consum electronics devices that use the IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface. (8) USB Port For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players that use the U interface. (9) External Microphone Connector Connects to a microphone for recording sounds and voices. Audio Output Connector Connects to a set of headphones, external speakers with amplifier, an audio recording device, or an S/PDIF device such as a digital speaker set for digital audio output. Audio Output Connector Connects to a Hi-Fi set, radio, synthesizer, walkman, etc.
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Indicator Lights
Optical Drive Activity Indicator Flashes green when Joybook is accessing data on the disc in the DVD-ROM/DVD/ CD-RW Combo/DVD-Dual drive. Hard Disk Drive Activity Indicator Flashes green when Joybook is accessing data in the hard disk drive. Num Lock Indicator Lights up in green when the Num Lock function is activated (refer to "Function Hotkeys" on page 11 for details). Caps Lock Indicator Lights up in green when the Caps Lock function is activated (refer to "Function Hotkeys" on page 11 for details). Scroll Lock Indicator Lights up in green when the Scroll Lock function is activated (refer to "Function Hotkeys" on page 11 for details). Wireless Network Indicator Lights up in green when Joybook is ready for wireless network connection. (This function works only if an optional Mini PCI wireless network card is installed.) Battery Power Indicator Lights up in green when the computer is using battery power. Flashes green when the computer, using battery power, is in Standby mode. Battery Charge Indicator Lights up in green when the battery is fully charged and connected to AC power. Lights up in amber when the battery is being charged. Flashes red when the battery is almost completely discharged. AC Power Indicator Lights up in green when the computer is using AC power. Flashes green when the computer, using AC power, is in Standby mode.
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VGA Port Allows Joybook to connect to external display devices, such as monitors and projectors. S-Video Out Allows Joybook to outputs video signals to a television set or VCR via an S-Video cable.
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Modem Port Accepts an analog telephone line for use with the internal modem. Ethernet Port Allows Joybook to connect to an 10/100BaseT Ethernet network.
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(7) PC Card Ejection Button Before ejecting a PC card: 1. Quit all PC Card applications and shut down all PC card functions. 2. Push in, then release the PC card eject button, causing it to pop out. 3. When the button has popped out, push it in again to eject the PC card.
(3) Ventilation Holes (6) PC Card Expansion Slot For dissipating heat and keeping Joybook at an This slot accepts one Type-II PC card. You can optimal temperature. use it and various PC Cards on the market to further expand the capabilities of your Joybook. Insert the PC Card into the slot following the direction indicated on the card and complete related driver settings according to the documentation of the card.
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(1) DVD-ROM/DVD/CD-RW Combo/DVD-Dual 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 discs. The disc tray can be opened by pressing the small ejection button on the drive.
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 into the tray ejection hole next to the ejection button to force open the disc tray.
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Rear View
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Anti-Theft Lock Hole You can install a cable lock to this hole to prevent theft. AC Power Indicator Lights up in green when the computer is using AC power. Flashes green when the computer, using AC power, is in Standby mode. Battery Charge Indicator Lights up in green when the battery is fully charged and connected to AC power. Lights up in amber when the battery is being charged. Flashes red when the battery is almost completely discharged. Battery Power Indicator Lights up in green when the computer is using battery power. Flashes green when the computer, using battery power, is in Standby mode. Power Jack Allows Joybook to connect to AC power. USB Port For connecting peripherals such as mice, digital cameras and MP3 players that use the USB interface.
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Bottom View
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(1) Mini PCI Slot, Memory Expansion Slot and CPU Compartment Accommodates the CPU and memory slot of Joybook. There is also a Mini PCI slot for using an optional Mini PCI card. Depending on your model, a Mini PCI wireless network card may have been pre-installed. (2) Hard Disk Drive Compartment Accommodates the hard disk drive of Joybook. (3) Battery Retainer B Secures the battery in place. (4) Battery Retainer A Secures the battery in place. (5) Battery Pack Supplies power to Joybook when external power is not connected.
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Function Hotkeys
The Fn key located at the lower left corner of the keyboard is used with another key to perform the alternative function of a key. The letter "Fn" and the alternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the keytop. To perform a desired function, first press and hold Fn, then press the other key. For example, to decrease speaker volume, press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F3 key.
Fn + F1 Switches the wireless network radio on and off. Upon booting the Joybook, default setting is off. Fn + F3 Decreases speaker volume. Fn + F4 Increases speaker volume. Fn + F5 Switches display between the screen and an external monitor, or allows simultaneous display.
If the display mode is set to 256 colors or lower, or in DOS mode, there will be only two modes for selecting: CRT only and LCD & CRT.
Fn + F6 Decreases screen brightness. Fn + F7 Increases screen brightness. Fn + F10 Switches the speakers on and off. Fn + F11 Switches the screen on and off. Fn + F12 Serves as the standby or hibernate button that you can define with Windows' Power Management. (refer to "Setting up Fn+F12 Key Function" on page 15 for details)
Fn + NumLk Activates or deactivates the numeric keypad integrated in the keyboard (indicated by the light gray shade in the illustration above). Fn + ScrLk 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 (K, L).
Scroll Lock does not work in all programs.
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Windows Key Functionally equivalent to clicking the Start button on Windows Taskbar. + Tab Makes the next item on the Windows Taskbar active.
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+ R Activates the Run dialog. Application Key Provides the same function as the right touch pad button, bringing up a contextual pop-up menu.
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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
After you are done answering the questions, Joybook will restart and then you will enter Windows XP for the first time. Click Start and select Help
and Support in the menu that appears. The Help and Support Center will appear and you can find more information on how to use Windows XP here. Next, please follow the steps below to setup the language for non-unicode programs settings in Windows XP. 1. Click Start and then Control Panel.
6. Click Apply.
7. Click Yes.
8. Click Yes. 3. Click Regional and Language Options in the window that appears.
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Immediately save your data upon Battery Low. The remaining operating time depends on how you are using the Joybook. Always respond to Battery Low by placing your Joybook on Standby or Hibernation mode, turning off the computer, or connecting the AC adapter. If you do not take any action, the computer will automatically hibernate and turn off.
If you are using a flash PC memory card, do not access the card during battery low periods. This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the battery to run out of charge, thus making your access to the card unsuccessful. If you fail to save your data when the battery completely runs out of charge, then you lose your data.
To charge the battery pack, connect the AC adapter to the computer and an electrical outlet. The Battery Charge Indicator on Joybook lights up in amber to indicate that charging is in progress. You are advised to keep Joybook power off while the battery is being charged. When the battery is fully charged, the Power Indicator lights up in green. It takes approximately 3.5~4 hours to fully charge the Li-Ion battery pack when Joybook is off, and 5.5~6 hours to fully charge the Li-Ion battery pack when Joybook is on.
After the Joybook has been fully recharged, do not immediately disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter to charge it again. Doing so may damage the battery. The battery level may automatically decrease due to the self-discharge process (0.21 % per day), even when the battery pack is fully charged (100 %). This happens no matter if the battery pack is installed in the Joybook.
If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while traveling, you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer and keep it with you in a fully charged state as a backup. To replace the battery pack: 1. Make sure that the computer is not turned on or connected to AC power. 2. Carefully place the computer upside down.
You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of Windows. To read the battery level in Windows, click the icon on Windows Taskbar.
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When you press Fn+F12, close the cover, press the Power button or when the entire system has been idle for a set period, the Joybook enters Standby or Hibernation mode. The hard disk and display are turned off and the entire system consumes less power.
For detailed information on power management, see Windows Help.
Hibernation
Battery Retainer A Hibernation is a very useful feature. People frequently open many applications when they use computers. It takes some time to get all these applications open and running, and normally they all have to be closed before the system can be turned off. When you use the Hibernation feature, you do not have to close the applications. The Joybook stores the state of your operation to a file on the hard disk and then shut down. The next time you turn on your Joybook, you return to exactly where you left off.
4. Slide Battery Retainer B to the unlock position and, while still holding the retainer, pull the battery away from its compartment.
Activating Hibernation
1.Right-click on Windows Desktop and then select Properties from the menu that appears. 2. In the window that follows, click the Screen Saver tab and then click Power.... 3. Click the Hibernate tab and then check the Enable hibernation checkbox. 4. Click Apply, OK.
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Power Management
Your Joybook supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management. The power management feature allows you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving. With an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows XP, power supply to different computer components is controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time. Power to the hard disk is turned off when the hard disk has been idle for a set period. Power to the display is turned off when the display has been idle for a set period.
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The BIOS Setup screen can be divided into four areas: 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 details of the CPU and system memory. The bottom lines of the menu provide keyboard instructions for moving around and making selections. When a menu item is highlighted, more detailed information is given.
To run BIOS Setup, press the F2 key when then 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 quickly. The BIOS Setup main screen will appear as follows.
Left and right arrow keys (I,!J) Up and down arrow keys (K, L) Enter Tab Esc
Selects a menu title. Selects an item or option. Brings up/down the value. Brings up the sub-menu when an item with the arrow sign isselected. Opens or closes the option window when an item is selected. Jumps from one item to another. Exits BIOS Setup/ Returns to the previous menu if in a sub-menu. Closes the options window if one is open.
Main Menu
The main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system. Date and Time: sets the system date and time. Internal Numlock: sets if you can enter a number when Num Lock is turned off. When this item is enabled, you can press and hold the Fn key, and then press a letter key to enter a number even if Num Lock is turned off. When this item is disabled, you cannot enter a number with the above method. A check mark (D)
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indicates enabled while underline (_) indicates disabled. Default setting is enabled.
Security Menu
The Security menu contains the security settings, which safeguard your system against unauthorized use. Boot Password: allows you to set the password for your system. When typing the password, first make sure that Num Lock is off, then type your password in the entry fields and press Enter. Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing Enter. If the Enable Password to Power-on sub-item is enabled, the set password is always required to boot the computer.
Set this item to disabled before installing an operating system, running Fdisk or Format program. Otherwise, the intended action will fail.
Boot Menu
The Boot menu sets the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating system. Boot Sequence: sets the first, second, third, and fourth booting device. The system will try to boot from the first device but if it is not available, will try the next boot device. To select a boot device manually, press the F9 key when the BenQ logo appears on the screen during Joybook startup. The boot menu will appear. Use the up and down arrow keys (K, L) to select a boot device and then press the Enter key to confirm.
If you set all booting options to the same device, then the computer will try to boot from that device only.
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. Save Changes and Exit: saves the changes you have made and exits BIOS Setup. After finished with your settings, you must save and exit so that the new settings can take effect. Discard Changes and Exit: exits BIOS Setup without saving the changes you have made. Get Default Values: loads factory default values for all the items. Load Previous Values: loads previously set values before running BIOS Setup.
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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.
2. After the Outlook Express application window opens, you can start to write, send and receive e-mail.
For more information on how to use Outlook Express, please consult the on-line Help by clicking Help and then select Contents and Index.
2. After the Internet Explorer application window opens, enter the address for the web page you wish to view in the Address field and then click Go.
For more information on how to use Internet Explorer, please consult the on-line Help by clicking Help and then select Contents and Index.
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Media Panel Play Buttons Volume Button Status Bar Song List About QMusic
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Playing a Music CD
1. Insert a music CD into the optical drive of your Joybook. 2. A few seconds later, the songs of the music CD will appear in the Song List. 3. Click the Play Buttons to play the CD.
Creating a Playlist
1. Click Music Library on the Media Panel and then click the No. 1 2 3 4 5 Description Used to execute certain actions in QMusic, such Action Buttons as burning a CD, converting songs, stopping the current action, adding songs or playlists..., etc. Display the status of the action currently being Display Area performed. Controls the QMusic window or opens the on-line System Buttons Help. Music Library Lists your music file collections. This is where you can store the songs to be My Sync updated to your Joybee MP3 Player or BenQ mobile phone. 9 Button/Icon 10 11 12 13 button.
2. In the dialog that appears, give the playlist a name and then click OK. 3. Click the playlist you just created and then the button to add songs to the
playlist. 4. In the dialog that appears, browse to select the music files you wish to add and then click Open. 5. Repeat step 4 if you wish to add more songs to the playlist.
Creating a playlist under Music Library adds actual music files to the list, while creating a playlist under My Playlist only creates shortcuts to the music files. If the music files are deleted, error will occur.
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created on the Media Panel below Music Library, and QMusic will start the conversion process. Depending on the number of songs you selected, this process may take a while. 4. When the conversion process is completed, you will see the converted songs on the Song List. To change the name of the playlist, right-click on it and select Change Playlist Name.
1. Make sure that the CD-burner is ready and there is a blank recordable disc in the burner. 2. Right-click a playlist under Music Library and select Burn MP3 data disc. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed.
For more information on how to use QMusic, please consult the on-line Help by clicking the button.
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Viewing Images
1. Locate the desired image files in the Folder 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.
2. In the Browse Pane, select the files you wish to use in your slideshow project. You can use audio, video, and image files. 5 No. 1 6 Button/Icon Folder Tree Description The Folder Tree allows you to manage your files easily. Right-clicking the Folder Tree displays commands for organizing and adding folders to the Favorites List. The Browse Pane allows you to easily look through files in List or Thumbnail view. Doubleclicking a file opens it in the Viewer (for image files only) or its associated program. The Viewer toolbar gives you quick access to frequently used commands. 3. On the Slideshow toolbar, click the Add button or drag selected files to the Slideshow Storyboard. Repeat steps 2 and 3 if necessary (especially when files are located in different folders). 4. Re-order the files by dragging them to another frame or select a file from the storyboard, click the Move button on the Slideshow toolbar then find the frame where you would like to move the file and click once. 5. Remove selected files from the storyboard by clicking the Remove on the Slideshow toolbar. button
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Viewer Toolbar
6. Click the Slideshow Options button to apply a transition effect between images and customize the overall appearance of the slideshow. To make an auto-running slideshow (for computer playback), set a constant image duration in Default duration. Otherwise, to allow manual control of the slideshow, select Control manually with keyboard or mouse.
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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. Each time you add music, be it single or multiple selected files, the selected music will be inserted as a single clip beneath the range of images it will play alongside with. Repeat the above process to add more background music to various parts of the slideshow. If the duration of a music clip is shorter than the total duration of the range of images which it was applied to, the music will continuously be replayed until its corresponding images have all been displayed. To avoid replaying music, you can synchronize the duration of images with the duration of the music by checking both durations first before adding music. To append more music files to a music clip, hold down the <Ctrl> key and drag selected files from the Browse Pane onto the starting image of the music clip. To move a music clip to another image, drag it to the desired image. If the image already had accompanying music, the transferred clip will totally replace it. 9. Click the Show button to preview the slideshow with the present settings.
Making a Calendar
1. With a thumbnail selected in the Browse Pane, click Tools on the Viewer Toolbar and then select Calendar. 2. In the Calendar dialog box, from the Template section, select a page layout either Portrait or Landscape . 3. Select the calendar template that you prefer. 4. Move any of the calendar elements (month, year, etc.) by selecting and then dragging it to a position you prefer. 5. Resize any of the elements by selecting it then dragging any of the nodes located at the corners and along the sides of the element's bounding box. 6. Adjust the font type, style and color for each of the different elements by clicking the Font and Color button. In the Font and Color dialog box, select the element that you would like to modify by selecting it in the Text Preview window or from the Item drop-down menu. 7. Now you can choose to output your calendar in different ways: Click the Print Setup button to configure your printer. Click Print to send the current calendar to your printer as a print job. Click Wallpaper to set the current calendar as your Windows Desktop Wallpaper. Click To Clipboard to send the current calendar to the clipboard so you can open it in another program such as an image-editing program, where you could further enhance the calendar. 8. Click Close to exit the Calendar dialog box.
For more information on how to use Photo Explorer, please consult the on-line Help by clicking Help and then select Ulead Photo Explorer Help.
10. When you are satisfied with the slide order, click the Save button, then define a name and location to save the slideshow file (*.UES). 11. Depending on the purpose of your slideshow, there are different methods of preparing the file for viewing: The slideshow can be viewed at any time on your Joybook by double-clicking on the (*.UES) file you created in step 10. Click the Package button to copy all the files used in the slideshow to a separate folder where they can be easily accessed so you can e-mail the entire show to a friend or relative that also uses Photo Explorer. Click the Export button to create a Web Slideshow that can be uploaded to a Web server, or packaged in a self-extracting EXE file, so it can be e-mailed to a friend or relative (Photo Explorer is not needed by the recipient). Click the Screen Saver button to use your slideshow as a screen saver.
The screen saver that you create is linked to the files you selected to make it. Moving or deleting these files breaks the links, so that the screen saver will not function properly.
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Playing VCDs/SVCDs
1. Open PowerDVD and insert the VCD/SVCD you wish to play into the optical drive. Be sure that the source is correct. If not, click the Select source button and choose the right drive. 2. Click the Play button. The VCD/SVCD will begin playing. Depending on the VCD/SVCD title, some may offer a title menu. Depending on your title, the on screen menu selection can be clicked on directly or use the Number Pad to select. All VCDs/SVCDs will have the capability of navigating, so put the navigational slider to full use and navigate as you wish. You may also Shuttle Forward or Shuttle Reverse. Click Next or Previous to skip or return to chapters depending on if your title supports it.
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Capture Mode
When you click the button, PowerDirector enters Capture mode, in which you can capture media from a variety of capture devices.
PowerDirector Workspace
The PowerDirector Program
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Description Displays media clips during capture. Allows you to switch capture devices and set capture limits. Displays media clips after capture. Displays information about captured file size and available hard disk space.
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3. Locate the folder you want to open, then click OK. All of the media files in that folder are loaded into the Library.
Pre-Production
Before you edit your movie using PowerDirector, you must first create (or gather) its component parts: video clips, photos, music, and narrative voice-overs. You may collect raw footage yourself with a camcorder or other recording device, or you may simply use non-copyright protected media files that you have on hand.
Editing
When you have your raw footage on hand, you might expect to use PowerDirector to trim video and audio content to a desired length, add a special effect to a video clip, add transition effects between video clips..., etc.
Ready to Burn
When you are ready to burn your movie to disc, you should have several discs on hand that are compatible with your burning drive. Make sure not only that the media type is correct (i.e.: that you have DVDs for a DVD drive and CDs for a CD drive), but that your discs are all in the correct format (for example, CD-R or DVD+RW). Keep several discs on hand in case your drive encounters errors, or to make duplicate copies when you are satisfied with the results.
2. Select Video, Image, or All Media from the Filter drop-down list to sort the clips in the Media Room. 3. Select a clip, then add it to the workspace. You may do this in one of the following ways: Click to add the clip to the Video track or the clip to the PiP track. Drag clips to a desired position in the Video or PiP track. to add
You may select several clips and drag them together into the same track, provided all of the clips are compatible with the destination track.
2. Select Audio or All Media from the Filter drop-down list. 3. Select an audio clip, then add it to the workspace. You may do this in one of the following ways: Click to add the audio clip to the Voice track or to add the audio clip to the Music track. Drag one or more audio clips to a desired position in the Voice or Music track. Audio clips can be added at any point in this track.
4. Locate and open the file(s) you want to add. Thumbnails of each of the media files you have selected appear in the Library.
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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.
For more information on how to use PowerDirector and PowerProducer Express, please refer to the on-line Help by selecting Help.
Deleting an Effect
1. Click to select the effect you want to delete in the Timeline view. 2. Press the <Del> key on the keyboard.
3. Select a disc format, then set your options: To set a destination folder for the produced movie, click Output to, then choose a new folder. Country/Video Format of Disc: Specify the location where you want to play the disc you create. 4. Check After production, make disc in PowerProducer to continue the production process by burning a disc in PowerProducer after your movie is compiled. 5. Click Next. Production details appear on the page. 6. Verify that these details are correct. 7. Click Start. The production process begins. This process may take a few minutes. 8. When production process is completed, PowerProducer Express will appear on the screen. Click to start burning the movie production to the disc.
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1. Insert a blank CD into the CD-burner. 2. Take burning an audio (music) CD that you can play on any audio CD player as an example, select CD from the drop-down menu, move the cursor onto the icon , and then click the Make Audio CD item that appears underneath.
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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.
9. When the burning process has been carried out successfully, the following dialogue box will appear. Click OK. 7. The following window will appear. Click Burn.
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11. You can now choose to burn another CD with the same selection of files again, burn a CD with different files, enter Cover Designer to design the cover for the 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 Help Topics. on the Nero Express welcome window and then select
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5. Click the Wireless Networks tab, and then check the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings checkbox. Click Add.
If you wish to use the Intel PROSet wireless network configuration tool to set up wireless network connection, click Yes. Otherwise, click No to use the standard configuration tool of the Windows system. The Intel PROSet wireless network configuration tool is not included with Joybook A33E. Please use the standard configuration tool of the Windows system. For more information about how to use the Intel PROSet wireless network configuration tool, double-click the icon on Windows Taskbar and then select Help in the window that appears. The description below illustrates the steps necessary for setting up and connecting to a wireless network using the standard configuration tool of the Windows system.
1. Make sure that you are located within the wireless network service area and you have already obtained the user name and password for accessing such network from the service provider. 2. Press the Fn + F1 hotkey combination several times until the Wireless Network Indicator lights up in green. 3. Double-click the icon on Windows Taskbar.
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6. Enter the SSID and network key provided by the network administrator or those specified by the documentation of your access point, and then click OK.
8. In the window that follows, the available wireless network connection detected by Joybook will appear. Click a wireless network in the window and then click Connect.
When Joybook is connected to a wireless network, the signal strength and connection status will appear on Windows Taskbar. 7. Click View Wireless Networks.
To set up a wireless network connection to an access point in your home or office, please refer to the documentation of the access point for necessary procedures and settings.
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Monitor
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3. Click and drag the Screen resolution slider to set the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels, and then click Apply, OK.
Please remember to restore the screen resolution setting to 1280 x 800 pixels before you disconnect the video projector from your Joybook.
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S-Video Output
The S-Video Out port allows you to output display signals to a television set or VCR for viewing or recording. To do so, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off Joybook and connect it to the TV or VCR using an S-Video cable. 2. Turn on Joybook, right-click on Windows Desktop and select Graphic options, Output, TV in the menu that appears. 3. If the panel of an external device is connected through the S-Video Out port, do the following: Go to Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display, Settings, Advanced, S3 Display. Select TV. Select TV Type and TV Output.
Click OK. TV
The settings of TV Broadcast System may vary by country/region. For more information on which system is used in your country/region, please check with your local authorities.
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1. Turn off Joybook, and disconnect the AC adapter. Turn Joybook over.
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position and, while still holding the Retainer, pull the battery away from its compartment.
4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the memory compartment over.
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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. Place the battery on its original position and then slide Battery Retainer A to the to the lock position. Connect the AC adapter. When you start Joybook, it will automatically test and configure the new memory.
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Start creating backup files. First please check your drive D: for sufficient free space and the disk format must be FAT32. If you already have an old backup file on drive D:, then the backup file will be replaced: start backing up all data on drive C: to drive D:.
Old backup data will be overwritten by a new one. Before you select this option, make sure that there is enough space on drive D: for storing the backup data and the disk format of drive D: is FAT32. For example, to back up 6GB data on drive C: to drive D:, you need at least 3GB free space on drive D:. You can follow the steps below to check the used or available space and disk format of drive C: and D:. 1. Click the Start button and then select My Computer. 2. Right-click on the C: or D: drive icon and then select Properties from the menu that appears. Do not delete the file Mysystem.pqi in the MyBackup folder in drive D:. Otherwise the backup data will be deleted.
Restore all data to system drive (C:) from the backup data in drive D:: restore drive C: using the backup data from drive D:.
The default partitioning of your Joybooks hard disk is as follows: 60% of the total space for the C: disk, 2 GB for the hidden partition and the rest to the D: disk. The Quick Recovery data is stored in the PQSERVICE partition on the hard disk drive. Do not delete this partition, or the Quick Recovery function will become unavailable. If this happens, please contact your local BenQ service center for help.
To backup all data in your system drive (C:) to drive (D:), please click "Next". Please make sure your system is connected to AC Power before continuing: back up all data on drive C: to drive D:. Click Next and the following options will appear:
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1. Restart your Joybook. 2. When Joybook starts up, press the F9 key to enter the Boot Menu during PowerOn Self-Test (POST) while the BenQ Joybook logo is being displayed. 3. Insert the Recovery CD Disc 1 into the CD-ROM drive. 4. Select CD-ROM/DVD from Boot Menu using the up and down arrow keys (K, L) and press the Enter key. 5. Then system will boot from the Recovery CD and you will see the Quick Restore screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. 6. When you finish the recovery process, remember to remove the Recovery CD.
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General
What is Joybook? What are the differences between Joybooks 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! 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. What is IEEE 802.11b/g? IEEE 802.11b is a technical specification issued by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) that defines the operation of 2.4 GHz, 11 Mbps/ 54Mbps, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). What is Centrino technology? What are the advantages of notebook PC's using the Centrino technology? The Centrino technology enhances the performance of notebook PCs at low power consumption by optimizing the integrated design of the entire computing system and the application environment. The major components of Centrino technology include Pentium-M CPU, Intel 915 chipset, Intel Pro/Wireless 2100 Mini-PCI, Intel wireless 2200(b+g), and Intel wireless 2915(a+b+g) network interface cards. Therefore, if a notebook PC does not use all of these components, we cannot say it uses the Centrino technology.
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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. What should I do if the battery gets hot in my 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. Joybook will not start up, even though the power button was pressed. Check the power indicator. 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 jack of Joybook and a working electrical socket, and allow the battery to begin charging. If the power indicator is lit up in blue, the Joybook is being supplied normally with power, meaning that the problem lies elsewhere. 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 restore CD 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!
When connecting to a local network with Joybook, the connection is unstable. The instructions below will guide you through the troubleshooting process. 1. Right-click My Computer and select Properties, Hardware, Device Manager. 2. Double click Network adapters. When the name of the network adapter of Joybook appears, double-click on it. 3. The Properties window will pop up. Click the Advanced tab, and then click the Link 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, use the Fn+F1 function key combination to shut down wireless network function, to reduce interference of different network connection modes. I have problem setting up wireless network. Please follow the instructions below to resolve the problem: Have you enabled the wireless LAN function of the Joybook? Remember to use the Fn + F1 function key combination to enable it. Click the Start button and select Control Panel, Network and internet Connections, Network Connections and then double-click Wireless Network Connections. 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. Make sure that your wireless router or access point is broadcasting the SSID. Refer to your wireless devices documentation for enabling this broadcasting feature. If you are doing it correctly, right click on the wireless connection icon on the System Tray located at the lower right corner of the Desktop and select View available wireless network and you should see the SSID that your wireless hub or device is broadcasting. If not, call your wireless device (router or access point) manufacturer to get support on how to enable this broadcasting feature.
Connection
My modem does not connect at 56K speed? 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 offers the ability to connect at up to 56K speed. Can't connect to the Internet with the built-in network interface on Joybook? Check if the network has a fixed MAC address. Contact your network administrator for further solutions.
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System
How should I resolve the "Low on Disk Space" or "Out of Disk Space" error messages. Windows uses disk space for operations such as caching and virtual memory. The Joybook may not run reliably if the hard drives free disk space drops under 100MB or 200 MB (for window XP). The following instructions will help you free up the disk space.
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100MB or 200 MB (for window XP). The following instructions will help you free up the disk space. 1. Click Start and then My 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? Please visit BenQ on-line product support (http://support.BenQ.com) to search for updated sound driver software. 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: 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. Prevent background software programs from loading. As software programs load the small icons on the System Tray, 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. Click the Start button and then select Run.... 2. Type msconfig in the Open field. This will open the system configuration utility. 3. Click the Startup tab and then uncheck any task that is unwanted. 4. Click OK and restart the 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: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 1. Click the Start button and then select My Computer. 2. Right-click the hard drives icon and select Properties. 3. Click the Tools tab and then the Check Now button. 4. Check all check boxes in the dialog that follows. 5. Click Start, Yes. 6. Restart the computer. It may take a long time to complete. To run Disk Defragmentation in Windows XP: 1. Close all running software programs. 2. Right-click the hard drives icon and select Properties. 3. Click the Tools tab and then the Defragment Now button. 4. Click to select a drive and then click the Defragment button. It may take a long time to complete.
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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. USB devices quit working unexpectedly in Microsoft Windows XP. 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. 1. Click Start, and right click My Computer. 2. Click Properties and then Hardware. 3. Click Device Manager. 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. 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. Why does the keyboard and/or palm rest get warm? Typically, the Joybook tends to be slightly warm. The location of the battery 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 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? 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. 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 + F10 hotkey combination to turn them on. The volume may have been set too low. Increase the volume appropriately.
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An earphone or external speakers may be connected to the audio-out jack, automatically turning off the computer's internal speakers. The CD or DVD drive does not function. Please verify the following: 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. 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 disk tray does not open after the Eject button is pressed, insert a pin into the Emergency Eject hole to force the tray out. DVD movies will not play. The region code of the DVD inserted must match that of the DVD playback software used. This region code can be set up to five times. If you have not reached this limit, a prompt will appear that will allow you to change the region code of the software to match that of the move. Otherwise, you can only play back DVDs with the same region code as the last DVD played back successfully. Why is the hard drive capacity displayed by the OS be different from its nominated capacity? 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 is different from the exact capacity displayed by the OS. Calculation of hard drive capacity by drive makers 1GB=1,000MB 1MB=1,000KB 1KB=1,000 byte Example of a 40GB hard drive: Calculation by drive makers 40GB=40,000MB =40,000,000KB =40,000,000,000byte Calculation by OS developers 40GB=40,960MB =41,943,040KB =42,949,672,960byte Calculation of hard drive capacity by OS developers 1GB=1,024MB 1MB=1,024KB 1KB=1,024 byte
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Exact capacity of a 40GB hard drive displayed in the OS: 40,000,000,000102410241024=37.2529 (GB). 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. I hear noise when connecting an earphone to Joybook. 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. How can I reduce the wearing of the screen spindle when I open the screen? We suggest that you open and close your screen gently and slowly with both hands. Apply force evenly on both hands to reduce spindle wearing and prevent deformation or breaking of spindle due to uneven force application.
Refer to the user's manual of the external monitor to check the settings. 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. Check if you have connected devices to both the S-Video and VGA output on the Joybook. If yes, disconnect the device connected to the S-Video output on the Joybook to enable normal signal output from the VGA output. In general, if you have connected devices to both S-Video and VGA output on the Joybook, the SVideo output will be selected in first priority. 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. 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. When playing back a media file using Windows Media Player, the frame speed is abnormal. The sound changes while the screen remains the same when playing games. Why does the display can not be switched from Joybook to TV? Please refer to the steps in Section "S-Video Output" on page 37.
Display
There is nothing visible on the screen. Check the power indicator. 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. If it is lit up in blue, Joybook is being supplied normally with power. There are two possible causes for the problem. The screen's brightness may be set too low. Use the Fn + F7 hotkey combination to increase the brightness. The display mode may be set to use an external display. Use the Fn + F5 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+F5 function key combination to set external video signal enabled.
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Battery Maintenance
1. Fully charge/discharge battery up to 4 cycles before achieving full capacity of a new battery. 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.
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2. Connect to http://global.BenQ.com/service 3. Click Register Now to begin with registration and follow the instructions on the screen to proceed.
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