BenQ Joybook Lite T132, User Manual

Page 1: ...Joybook Lite T132 Series User Manual JBL_T132_UM EN book Page i Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 2: ...om SRS Labs Inc Disclaimer 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 thi...

Page 3: ...reless network 24 Using the built in webcam 26 Activating WebCam Companion 3 26 Using WebCam Companion 3 27 Switching to different modules 27 Capturing still images or recording videos 27 Using the Masque function 28 Photo Booth 28 Video chat 28 Adjusting the screen 28 Using Magic i Visual Effects 29 Adjusting resolution 29 Using SRS 30 Using BIOS setup 32 When and how to use BIOS setup 32 Navigat...

Page 4: ... troubleshooting 49 Battery and power 49 Connection 50 System 51 Display 55 Programs 56 Cleaning and battery maintenance 57 Battery maintenance 57 Cleaning your Joybook Lite 57 Service and support 58 BenQ Joybook Lite Global Online Service 58 Joybook Joybook Lite Overseas Regional Warranty ORW online registration 58 Safety instructions for Poland Romania Slovenia Bulgaria Latvia and Croatia 59 Ben...

Page 5: ...t Windows 7 Using your Joybook Lite Basic and advanced information about operating your Joybook Lite Using BIOS setup Information about how to use the BIOS setup utility Recovering your system using QDataTrove Information about using system backup and restore tools Replacing the memory Information on how to add or replace memory modules FAQ and troubleshooting Information about frequently asked qu...

Page 6: ...shown in condensed form for example Start Help and Support The Control Panel options mentioned are organized by the default category view Icon Symbol Item Meaning Warning Information mainly to prevent the damage to components data or personal injury caused by misuse and improper operation or behavior Tip Useful information for completing a task Note Supplementary information or Keys on the keyboar...

Page 7: ... Lite for service Getting your Joybook Lite ready for use 1 Installing the battery pack Close the lid of your Joybook Lite if open Turn your Joybook Lite upside down and place it on a soft clean cloth With the label side of the battery pack facing down slide it gently into the battery compartment until it snaps into place 1 Move Battery retainer B to the left as shown to lock the battery pack into...

Page 8: ...ttery 3 Opening your Joybook Lite Gently lift up the latchless lid that allows you to open the case easily The battery pack is shipped with low charge from the factory You can still use your Joybook Lite while the battery is charging Power systems and plug types may vary depending on your country region For details about the colors and meanings of the indicators refer to Indicators on page 15 JBL_...

Page 9: ...at have not been tested is not recommended and may not only void your warranty but also affect the functionality of your Joybook Lite The actual operating system that comes with your Joybook Lite may vary For details refer to the Product Specification label on the product carton Important It is strongly recommended to create Factory Recovery DVD immediately once your Joybook Lite is ready for use ...

Page 10: ...device such as a monitor or projector to the 15 pin D sub video jack of your Joybook Lite with a VGA cable Pay attention to the plug direction when making the following connections Incorrect direction may cause damage to the device To switch to the external display device or simultaneous display press the Fn F7 hotkey combination JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 6 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 11: ...e projector AV receiver or any compatible device For details refer to HDMI output port Type A connector on page 12 Insert an ExpressCard 34 module to further expand the capabilities of your Joybook Lite Connect USB peripherals to the USB ports of your Joybook Lite JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 7 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 12: ...ollowing the direction indicated on the card to exchange files Connect a microphone to the microphone input jack to record sounds Connect an earphone to the audio output jack to output sounds JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 8 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 13: ...xel webcam that allows you to capture still images record videos and chat online For details refer to Using the built in webcam on page 26 3 LCD Liquid Crystal Display panel 4 Keyboard 5 Indicators Refer to Indicators on page 15 for details 6 Touchpad Refer to Using the touchpad on page 18 for details 7 Volume control buttons Adjusts the volume JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 9 Wednesday October 7 2009 1...

Page 14: ...ng your Joybook Lite 10 8 Wireless LAN WLAN indicator Refer to Indicators on page 15 for details 9 Power button Turns your Joybook Lite on or off JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 10 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 15: ...connector in the RJ 45 port This will damage the LAN port They look similar but the RJ 45 connector is wider than the RJ 11 connector and has more conductors 3 Vents Dissipate heat and keep your Joybook Lite at an optimal temperature To prevent overheating do not obstruct the vents For example do not use the Joybook Lite in bed where a blanket may inadvertently cover the vents and block the airflo...

Page 16: ... projector AV receiver or any compatible device This HDMI output port supports maximum 1080i resolution 6 Two in One memory card slot For an SD or MMC memory card 7 ExpressCard slot This ExpressCard slot accepts one format of the standard ExpressCard module ExpressCard 34 The ExpressCard 34 module is characterized by its 34 mm width You can use an ExpressCard to further expand the capabilities of ...

Page 17: ...r playing the Joybook Lite audio 2 Microphone input jack Connects to a microphone for recording sounds This jack is for 3 5mm analog audio plugs It accepts both mono and stereo plugs 3 USB port Connects peripherals such as mice digital cameras and MP3 players that use the USB 2 0 interface JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 13 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 18: ...rnal power is not connected 2 Battery retainers Secure the battery in place 3 Back cover Opening the back cover will void your warranty Should you need to upgrade the hard disk or the memory module contact BenQ Customer Service for assistance 4 Speakers 4 2 1 3 JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 14 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 19: ...reless LAN WLAN indicator When WLAN is turned on it flashes in blue When WLAN is turned off the light goes off 1 2 No Indicators 1 Hard disk activity indicator Flashes in white when the Joybook Lite is accessing data in the hard disk 2 Caps Lock indicator Lights up in white when the CapsLock key is enabled 3 Num Lock indicator Lights up in white when the Num LK key is enabled 1 2 3 JBL_T132_UM EN ...

Page 20: ...ect to the Internet How to register Windows and other packaged software How to update Windows with the latest service packs and security patches How to synchronize the system clock with an Internet time server How to locate download and install latest system device drivers How to setup scheduled events for system maintenance Turning off Joybook Lite properly or selecting other options To turn off ...

Page 21: ... list Using Windows Mobility Center Windows Mobility Center is a convenient location where you can quickly access your Joybook Lite s settings such as volume battery status and wireless network etc To open Windows Mobility Center press the X hotkey combination or do one of the following Click Start Control Panel Adjust commonly used mobility settings under Hardware and Sound Right click the batter...

Page 22: ...which provide the same click functions as an external mouse does To move the pointer place your finger with slight pressure on the touchpad and move in the direction as desired 1 2 3 No Component Function 1 Touchpad Moves the pointer selects or activates items on the screen 2 Left touchpad button Equivalent to the left button of an optional external mouse 3 Right touchpad button Equivalent to the ...

Page 23: ...the touchpad to drag Tap twice quickly and hold the item and then move your finger on the touchpad to drag Display the contextual menu Click once The touchpad is a pressure sensitive device that requires proper care to avoid damage Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or its buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with sharp pointed objects or your fingernails JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 19 Wednesda...

Page 24: ... functions or make quick settings To use the hotkeys press and hold the Fn Function key at the lower left corner of the keyboard and then press the desired hotkey The appearance of the keyboard legend may vary depending on the country region of your purchase JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 20 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 25: ... such as a monitor TV or projector or allows simultaneous display Make sure the external display device has been connected to your Joybook Lite properly before using this hotkey combination Fn F8 Activates or deactivates the speakers Fn F9 Increases volume Fn F10 Decreases volume Fn Ins Activates or deactivates the numeric keypad indicated by the light gray shade in the illustration on the previou...

Page 26: ...eys You can access features of the Windows operating system quickly using Windows key combinations To use the shortcut combinations press and hold the Windows key and then press the other shortcut key JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 22 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 27: ...as a monitor TV or projector or allows simultaneous display Make sure the external display device has been connected to your Joybook Lite properly before using this hotkey combination Alt Tab Switches between windows CapsLock Capitalizes all text entered Prt Sc Copies a bitmap image of the current entire screen to your clipboard which can be inserted into documents as a screenshot or pasted into a...

Page 28: ...e lower right corner of the desktop to display a pop up menu 4 Choose a network and then click Connect If security authentication is not required by the network you are using there will be a successful message showing that you have connected to the network Wireless LAN WLAN is available on select models WLAN connectivity has limited range depending upon the equipment being used the chosen frequenc...

Page 29: ...our Joybook Lite 25 There is another way for the Joybook Lite to connect with a network See LAN Local Area Network port RJ 45 connector on page 11 JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 25 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 30: ... Activating WebCam Companion 3 To launch WebCam Companion 3 select Start All Programs ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3 Launch Utility You can install a free instant messaging program provided to start video chat online or activate WebCam Companion 3 by clicking Launch Arcsoft WebCam Companion Network connection is required to install or activate a free instant messaging program JBL_T132_UM EN book Page ...

Page 31: ...elp or pressing the F1 key Switching to different modules On the top left corner of the Main screen in any module there are two icons that allow you to switch to another module easily returns to the Home screen to select other modules shows the current module To switch to another module click the arrow to display other modules and select a desired one Capturing still images or recording videos 1 L...

Page 32: ... the pose detection function that detects your movement and take pictures automatically once you hold the pose To activate this function click You can manually take a picture by clicking By default framed pictures are saved under Documents WebCam Media Photo Booth Video chat To chat online select to install or activate a free instant messaging program as instructed in Activating WebCam Companion 3...

Page 33: ...g and the program will set the calculated values automatically Available settings may vary by module When the settings are complete you are ready to use Magic i Visual Effects by selecting desired options from the left including Face Tracking Digital Zoom Filter Frame Theme Avatar Enhance and Masque For details click at the upper right corner to read the Help file Adjusting resolution When the CPU...

Page 34: ...n enable or disable SRS TruSurround HD and CS Headphone technologies in the Speakers Properties dialog box 1 Right click and select Sounds 2 Click the Playback tab Speakers Properties JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 30 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 35: ...Using your Joybook Lite 31 3 Click the SRS tab and customize the options as needed JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 31 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 36: ...up press the F2 key immediately when the BenQ logo appears on the screen during system startup The logo shows up on the screen for only a few seconds so you must press the F2 key at the time BIOS settings are specific to your Joybook Lite hardware Do NOT change existing BIOS settings unless you are sure they need to be changed and are aware of the consequences Any incorrect BIOS settings may degra...

Page 37: ... selections Navigating the BIOS setup screen Keyboard information can be found on the right column of the screen A brief description of keyboard usage is listed below AMIBIOS 1 06 EC Version Build Date ETB00R018 09 03 09 Product Name Joybook Lite T132 AMD Athlon tm Neo X2 Dual Core Processor L325 1500MHz 1920MB Mon 10 05 2009 v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc BIOS Version Versio...

Page 38: ...enu The Security menu contains the security settings which safeguard your system against unauthorized use Change Supervisor Password This set of password controls the system supervisor s access to the whole BIOS setup utility It must be set before User Password can be set When typing the password first make sure Num Lock is off and then type your password in the entry field and press Enter Confirm...

Page 39: ...After finishing 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 Load Optimal Defaults loads the default values for all the items in the BIOS setup utility It is recommended that you go into BIOS to load manufacture defaults whenever you have installed new hardware components JBL_T1...

Page 40: ... addition you can create a bootable USB flash disk For details refer to Creating recovery discs or Application and Driver DVD on page 40 QDataTrove works on factory installed Windows operating systems only It is strongly recommended to create Factory Recovery DVD immediately once your Joybook Lite is ready for use Refer to Creating a Factory Recovery CD DVD on page 40 for details For the reasons b...

Page 41: ...DataTrove allows you to back up your system drive C drive into a single image file by saving it as a Windows Imaging Format WIM file It makes an exact copy of your entire system drive C drive including the operating system installed software programs registry settings etc To perform the operation follow the steps below 1 In QDataTrove click the Back up tab 2 Click the button to select System Drive...

Page 42: ... Points are the earlier states of your Joybook Lite s system drive created by System Protection featured in Windows System Restore By default restore points are created at specific intervals and before significant system events such as before installing a new software Should your system become unstable or encounter unexpected loss of data you can then try to restore your system drive to its previo...

Page 43: ...a previous state with your own backup system image 1 In QDataTrove click the Restore tab 2 Click the button to select Full System Restore Backup Image 3 An Open dialog box appears Browse to select a backup system image and then click Open 4 A confirmation message appears To proceed with the operation click Yes 5 Follow the remaining on screen instructions to complete the operation Restoring your s...

Page 44: ...reated using QDataTrove into the optical drive of or connected with your Joybook Lite and follow the on screen instructions QDataTrove allows you to create the following important discs for your system Recovery discs Factory Recovery CD DVD User Recovery CD DVD Application and Driver DVD Bootable USB flash disk Creating a Factory Recovery CD DVD You can use QDataTrove to create a recovery disc tha...

Page 45: ... The disc burning process starts A Create User Recovery CD DVD window appears on the screen and displays the current status 6 After disc burning finishes the progress bar shows 100 completion click at the upper right corner of the window to proceed 7 Click Exit Yes to leave the application Store the discs in a safe place for future use Creating an Application and Driver DVD You can use QDataTrove ...

Page 46: ...connected to your Joybook Lite at the same time All the data stored on the one used for bootable USB flash disk will be erased 4 If there is sufficient space on the select USB flash disk you can click OK to proceed 5 Wait for the bootable USB flash disk to be ready the progress bar shows 100 completion and then click at the top right corner of the window to proceed 6 Click Exit Yes to leave the ap...

Page 47: ...ver we would still recommend that you back up your data regularly on CDs DVDs or other external storage device since the anti virus software may not be able to intercept all existing and new viruses which may lead to destruction of all or some of your data in the Joybook Lite Furthermore it is also recommended to set Windows to automatically install important updates for your Joybook Lite Importan...

Page 48: ...book Lite completely Disconnect the power adapter and turn over your Joybook Lite 2 Slide Battery retainer B to the right to unlock the battery To find out the types of BenQ certified memory modules for your Joybook Lite try the steps below 1 Connect to BenQ Online Service and Support http www benq com support 2 Click Knowledge Base The website layout and content may vary by region country If you ...

Page 49: ...ng the retainer remove the battery from its compartment 2 4 The back cover is secured with 14 screws Use a screwdriver to remove the screws Battery retainer A To remove the screws a small Phillips head screwdriver is required JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 45 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 50: ...move the memory Ground yourself to your Joybook Lite with professional grounding equipment like an anti static wristband or touch the metal surface on the inside of your Joybook Lite to discharge any static electricity Handle the memory module by its edge and avoid touching the contacts JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 46 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 51: ...on of the memory module 9 Gently push the free edge downwards until the module locks into place 10 Replace the back cover 11 Use a screwdriver to secure the cover with the screws If the memory module is not installed properly your Joybook Lite may not boot properly JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 47 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 52: ...e power adapter When you start the Joybook Lite it will automatically test and configure the new memory It is recommended that you go into BIOS to load setup defaults after installing additional memory For details refer to Using BIOS setup on page 32 Battery retainer B JBL_T132_UM EN book Page 48 Wednesday October 7 2009 11 32 AM ...

Page 53: ...ck it from the Power Manager in Windows the battery level is only about 95 99 Why It is the result of the battery protection design of your Joybook Lite When the battery icon in the notification area on your Joybook Lite shows the battery is fully charged it means that the battery has reached a saturated voltage 95 99 At this moment the voltage difference detected by your Joybook Lite is very smal...

Page 54: ...es are damaged or missing If so you may need to back up all your data first and then recover your system Refer to Recovering your system using QDataTrove on page 36 for details Why does the battery on my Joybook Lite seem to last shorter and shorter It is normal for Lithium ion Li ion batteries to decline in capacity over time Connection What is a Wireless LAN WLAN A WLAN is a type of Local Area N...

Page 55: ... the free space of the hard disk drops under 100MB or 200MB The following instructions will help you free up the disk space 1 Click Start Computer 2 Right click the hard disk icon and then select Properties 3 Observe how much free space is on the hard disk 4 To free up the space of your hard disk click Disk Cleanup and follow the on screen instructions to proceed How do I update the driver Please ...

Page 56: ...s that were cut from the Startup folder are now placed in the folder 9 Restart the Joybook Lite 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 clic...

Page 57: ...h USB Root hub 8 Click OK and then close Device Manager Why does the keyboard and or palm rest get warm Typically the Joybook Lite tends to be warm slightly The location of the hard disk is typically underneath the palm rest and as a result the palm rest gets warm The location of the processor is typically underneath the keyboard And since the heat rises the keyboard may get warm slightly Since yo...

Page 58: ...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 hinge when I lift up the lid of my Joybook Lite Please open close the lid gently and slowly with both hands Apply force evenly on both hands to reduce hinge wearing and prevent deformation or breaking of hinge due to uneven f...

Page 59: ...power adapter and restart the Joybook Lite If it blinks in white the Joybook Lite has entered Sleep mode in order to conserve power You can press the Power button to resume from Sleep mode If it lights up in white the Joybook Lite is being supplied normally with power There are two possible causes for the problem The screen s brightness may have been set too low Use the Fn F6 hotkey combination to...

Page 60: ...and strange codes appear There is no display when the hard disk is running normally Colors on the screen are strange and turn into white Vertical or horizontal lines appear on the screen When playing a media file using Windows Media Player the frame speed is abnormal The sound changes while the screen remains the same when playing games Programs Can I play high definition HD videos on my Joybook L...

Page 61: ...e of battery to extreme heat may result in an explosion 8 Do not use power adapters other than the one provided with the Joybook Lite 9 Do not place the battery within reach of children 10 Follow the local laws governing the disposal of batteries As far as possible submit used batteries to be recycled 11 Use of improper batteries or attempting to disassemble a battery may result in explosions Foll...

Page 62: ... to directly contact BenQ Customer Service for answers and advice to your questions You can also obtain the information about the BenQ service stations in your country Joybook Joybook Lite Overseas Regional Warranty ORW online registration Register now to get free product news and latest information about BenQ To register follow the steps below 1 Refer to the illustration below to locate the 13 di...

Page 63: ...zostanie uszkodzone lub narażone na oddziaływanie nadmiernej wilgoci 7 Nigdy nie należy instalować kabli telefonicznych podczas burzy z wyładowaniami atmosferycznymi România 1 Asiguraţi vă că respectaţi toate instrucţiunile şi avertismentele privitoare la sistem 2 Nu plasaţi computerul într o zonă cu puternice câmpuri magnetice 3 Pericol de explozie dacă bateria este incorect înlocuită Înlocuiţi n...

Page 64: ...estite z novo 7 Nikoli ne namešèajte telefonske linije med nevihto z grmenjem Български 1 Следвайте всички инструкции и предупреждения относно системата 2 Не слагайте компютъра на място със силно магнитно поле 3 Опасност от експлозия при погрешна смяна на батерията Използвайте само същия или еквивалентен тип батерия препоръчан от производителя на оборудването Изхвърляйте старите батерии съгласно и...

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Page 67: ...nments where the temperature is below 0 C or above 50 C nor use your Joybook Lite in environments where the temperature is below 5 C or above 35 C Otherwise system performance will be adversely affected 9 Do not use your Joybook Lite near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 10 Do not place the Joybook Lite in the vicinity...

Page 68: ...omes damaged Do not attempt to service the adapter There are no service parts inside Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste You must dispose of your waste equi...