Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide Dialogue Technology Corporation. Copyright © 2005 - 2006 . All Rights Reserved. Revision: 1.1 Mar. 2006 Service website: http://www.dialogue.com.
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iv Table of Contents Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series .................................................................... i Announcement ........................................................................................................ ii Disclaimer................................................................................................................ ii Copyright .................................................................................................................
v LED Indicators............................................................................................. 15 Prompt-to-Play User’s Interface ................................................................ 16 Keyboard............................................................................................................... 16 Windows Keys ................................................................................................... 16 Lock Keys .................................................
vi Flybook System Recovery Utility ........................................................................... 40 BIOS Setup Utility.................................................................................................. 40 Securing Computer..................................................................................... 41 Securing Computer against Unauthorized Access................................................. 41 BIOS Password...........................................................
Before You Start 1 Before You Start Important Cautions z The computer is designed to allow users to change its system memory and hard disk drive. If you need to change any of them, thoroughly read “Changing parts” section on page 46 in advance and do as indicated. The standard warranty does not cover any damage due to improper operation. z Wireless communication is prohibited in the aircraft. Make sure turning off all related modules while using the computer during flight.
2 Before You Start With computer ready and running. Click [Flybook Control Center] icon in taskbar area. A menu pops up. Click [Flybook Help] in the pop-up menu to open Flybook Online Help. z Help and Support Center of Windows XP: Helps to use and troubleshoot Windows XP operating system and your computer. With computer ready and running. Click [Start] in taskbar and then [Help and Support] to open Help and Support Center of Window XP.
Before You Start 3 Remember to backup or secure personal data before delivering the computer to a service center. There is no guarantee that your data can be safely reserved during the service and maintenance period. Service procedures may vary in different countries or regions. Please refer your warranty card for further information. Care Tips Knowing basic care tips helps avoiding inexpediency in using computer.
4 Before You Start z Make sure the convertible hinge is at exact close position before closing the lid. z Do not slam the lid when closing it. z Use only the stylus pen accompanied with the computer to operate the touch-panel. z Do not obstruct the ventilation slots with anything. If air convection is blocked, the computer could be damaged. z Do not use any other AC adapters except those specified for the computer.
A Glance at Your Flybook 5 A Glance at Your Flybook Front View # Item Note 1 Battery bay Houses the battery pack. 2 Keyboard Inputs data and controls the computer. 3 Track-point Moves Mouse cursor or pans display. 4 Mouse Left-click and Right-cick buttons (x2) Function as left-click button and right-click button of Mouse. 5 Pan button Toggles the panning function on/off. 6 Speaker (x2) Plays sound or voice.
6 A Glance at Your Flybook # Item Note 8 Magnetic latch (hidden inside) Latches lid in both tablet and clamshell mode. 9 Magnetic lid switch Automatically turns off the screen while the lid is closed in clamshell mode. (hidden inside) 10 LCD screen and Touch-panel The display screen and touch input device. 11 Microphone Inputs sound and voice. 12 LED Indicators Show lock status of keyboard’s caps lock and number lock functions, and running status of key parts and subsystems.
A Glance at Your Flybook 7 # Item Note 5 D-sub15 VGA display port Connects to a VGA display device. 6 Ventilation openings Release hot air to keep system cool. 7 Video output port Connects to a video display device. Supports NTSC/PAL format. 8 FireWire(IEEE 1394) port (x2) Connects to devices of FireWire interfaces. 9 Microphone-in port Connects to an external microphone. 10 Earphone/Line-out port Connects to an earphone or external speaker.
8 A Glance at Your Flybook Right View # Item Note 1 Hard disk bay Houses a hard disk. 2 Stylus pen compartment Houses a stylus pen. 3 Ventilation opening Leads in cool air to keep system cool.
A Glance at Your Flybook 9 # Item Note 1 System memory compartment Houses system memory. 2 Reset switch button Resets main board to its default value (Using a paper clip or similar object to press the recessed reset switch). 3 Battery latches (x2) Secure battery pack. 4 Ventilation opening Leads in cool air to keep system cool.
10 Features Features Processor z Intel Pentium M / Celeron M; the frequency of processor applied on FlyBook V2/V3 series may vary. Users can check it by looking at the label on bottom of the unit. Memory z System Memory: one SO-DIMM DDR, 256MB/512MB/1GB z Video RAM: 64MB shared memory z BIOS ROM: 512 KB flash ROM with boot block Storage z Hard disk: 30/40/60/80/100 GB, 2.
Features 11 z Built-in stereo speakers and microphone z Audio input (from an external microphone) and output (to an earphone or speaker) support Input Devices z 80-key (or 86-key in some countries) mini-size Windows enhanced keyboard with hot keys support z One track-point, two sets of Mouse click buttons (left-click and right-click) z Display panning support (pan button) z Built-in pressure-sensitive, palm-rejected touch-panel I/O Ports z D-sub15 VGA output port z Video output port z Ear
12 z Features Fax (Via built-in V.92 fax/data modem and fax/data modem port) Also called 3G module, Wireless WAN could be an EDGE, CDMA2000, WCDMA or other modules. The computer works according to your module option and what the manufacture has supplied.
Convertible Lid and Working Mode 13 Convertible Lid and Working Mode Turning 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise, this smart lid design enables the computer in 2 working modes: clamshell and tablet mode. In clamshell mode, the lid is not turned and thus looks like a notebook computer; when the lid is turned 180 degrees clockwise and latched, called tablet mode, it is like a tablet PC. Tablet Mode When the computer is in clamshell mode: 1 Open the lid to angle between 85 to 95 degrees.
14 Convertible Lid and Working Mode Clamshell Mode When the computer is in tablet mode: 1 Lift the lid up to angle between 85 to 95 degrees. 2 Turn the lid 180 degrees counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Do not bend the lid beyond its allowed limit. Do not turn the lid until at the right angle (between 85° to 95°). Do not close the lid until it is clicked into place. Do not slam the lid when closing it.
LED Indicators 15 LED Indicators The LED indicators showing system status are as following: # 1 Item Description Power Steady On: The computer is powered on. Flashing: The system is in Suspend to RAM mode. Off: The system is in Suspend to Disk mode or turned off. 2 Battery Steady On: The battery (1). supplies its power to computer. (2). is fully charged when DC-in power is supplied. Off: The computer (1). is powered off. (2). can not find the battery when DC-in power is supplied.
16 Prompt-to-Play User’s Interface Prompt-to-Play User’s Interface Multiple input devices make the computer easy for use. Combined with 2 working modes, the computer can work when you are sitting, standing or walking. Keyboard The computer’s mini-size keyboard is a multi-functional keyboard complying with the definition of Windows and has 12 hot keys (combination keys) to access most of the computer’s controls. Windows Keys Two keys are performing Windows-specific functions.
Prompt-to-Play User’s Interface Key 17 Description + < E>: Explores "My Computer". + < F>: Explores "Search Results”. + : Minimizes all tasks. Only shows buttons on taskbar. + +< M>: Undoes minimizing all tasks. + : Opens "Run" dialogue box. Application key. Functions as Mouse right-click button. Lock Keys The keyboard has 3 lock functions. Press the dedicated key or key combinations to toggle on/off the functions.
18 Prompt-to-Play User’s Interface Key Description Fn + ScrLK With scroll-lock on, pressing up or down arrow keys cam move scroll display one line up or down.
Prompt-to-Play User’s Interface Key 19 Description The built-in LCD display screen only Fn + F1 Decreases display brightness. Fn + F2 Increases display brightness. Fn + F3 To Suspend to RAM mode (depending on the settings in Power Options). Fn + F4 To Suspend to Disk mode (depending on the settings in Power Options). Fn + F5 Decreases the volume of audio system. Fn + F6 Increases the volume of audio system. Fn + F7 Opens/closes audio system. Fn + F8 Turns on/off wireless LAN module.
20 Prompt-to-Play User’s Interface Pointing Device The track-point, along with two sets of Mouse click buttons and pan button, are like a 2-button Mouse with pan. It is a substitute for Mouse. Track-Point The track-point is a capacitive pointing device moving Mouse cursor. When you put force on the top of it with your fingertip, the Mouse cursor will move. The direction and speed of cursor movement depend on the direction of you push and the pressure you use: more force making faster move.
Prompt-to-Play User’s Interface 21 Touch-Panel Touch-panel is a pen-based input and pointing device, which is mainly used in tablet mode to operate your computer. The embedded touch-panel is pressure- sensitive but palm-rejected. That is, you can use a stylus pen to point, draw or write on it, but it is slow in responding your palm press. To clean touch-panel, use non-ammonia glass cleaner. Spray some cleaner on a cloth or towel and then wipe the surface of panel softly.
22 Prompt-to-Play User’s Interface Calibrating Touch-Panel Calibration is the adjustment of the cursor orientation on the screen relating to the pen tip locality. Calibrate your touch-panel when: z Using the touch-panel for the first time. z The cursor position does not correctly match that of the pen tip. z Restoring the system image. To calibrate your touch-panel, see “PenMount Utility“ section on page 38.
Prompt-to-Play User’s Interface 23 When Touch Mode Selection window is closed, the touch mode automatically switches to the general touch one. Touch Operation in General Touch Mode Brief introduction as following: z Pointing touch panel will move Mouse cursor to the point. z If the pointed place is an entry, the entry will get keyboard cursor focus. z If an icon or item is clicked, it will get Mouse focus. z Single or double clicking of a task icon or item will run the task.
24 Display and Audio Display and Audio A high-performance display system and a stereo audio system are already built in. Through the high-quality display screen, stereo speakers and microphone, the computer is capable of playing the multimedia applications well alone. Besides, you can expand the multimedia function to enrich the computer’s application.
Display and Audio 25 When connecting a video display device to your computer, you need a conversion adapter. Find it in your computer’s package. Before outputting the display to a video device, check the device’s input signal type and change your computer’s output signal type to meet it. The computer can output NTSC or PAL video signal. Change type in BIOS Setup Utility (See page 40). The default type is NTSC.
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Connection Options 27 Connection Options Several powerful built-in communication devices are in your computer. Using Windows XP’s plug and play or connection components, or other connection utilities, and you can connect your computer with peripheral devices, computers, networks or the Internet, to access resources and functionality, or to communicate with your friends, co-workers and the rest of the world, no matter where you are.
28 Connection Options The computer’s FireWire ports do not provide power. Devices used to connect with the computer must have their own power supply. Network and Internet Connection Windows XP already has a network and Internet connection suite installed to create connection components on the built-in devices and make connections. This suite has a panel controlling all network connection activities. You can create, configure, store, use, and monitor components from it.
Connection Options 29 To make a local area network connection: 1 Connect an Ethernet cable from the jack or hub of a local area network to the computer’s Ethernet port. 2 The local area’s Ethernet controller will automatically make a connection. The local area connection component of Ethernet controller was created and configured when installing the system. And it’s always active in making connection while running the computer.
30 Connection Options Once a connection is established, the icon of the component shows “connected” in Network Connections panel. You can click the icon to open its status window and check, stop or start the connection status. You can also open its connection properties window to configure this connection component. For the first time use, a setup wizard will guide to create and configure a connection component on the module.
Connection Options 31 Wireless WAN Connection By using the built-in wireless WAN module (optional), you can connect your computer to the Internet. To make a wireless WAN connection, also use a Windows XP’s dial-up connection component. Before use, you must apply for an access account, and get a SIM card and dialing profile from your wireless WAN service provider. SIM card is an access permission key of your account.
32 Connection Options If you have other installed utilities, see their guides or on-line helps learning how to create and make connections. The built-in wireless WAN module also processes voice communication. A communication utility dedicated in your computer for wireless WAN communication, such as BVRP Mobile Phone Tool, makes data or voice communication.
Connection Options 33 Double-click the icon to open the main window of utility, or right-click the icon and then select service items to start services. For the first time use, a setup wizard will guide to configure the connection services. For other details, refer to the online-help of Bluetooth utility. Faxing The built-in fax/data modem module supports faxing. You can use Windows XP’s Fax or other fax applications to send and receive faxes.
34 Connection Options To eject a PC card, push on the tip of the rod with your fingertip, and then push the rod to eject the card.
Power Management 35 Power Management The computer controls its power activities through an ACPI power management unit. The unit employs a set of power management schemes to maximize power conservation and optimize system performance. Windows XP manages all power-saving features and provides a Power Options utility in customizing the computer’s power system. To start Power Options utility: 1 Click [Start][Settings][Control panel] to explore Control Panel.
36 System Utilities System Utilities Flybook Control Center Flybook Control Center is a system utility that allows users to z Perform the same functions as the hot keys do: It benefits you to use the specific system functions in tablet mode. z Change display orientation: While the computer is in tablet mode, it can help you to change the display orientation easily. z Start PenMount utility: Process information with the touch operation. z View status information of the system.
System Utilities Icon 37 Description Click the icon to turn on/off the wireless WAN module. Click the icon to start/stop outputting the display to the built-in screen. Click the icon to start/stop outputting the display to a connected VGA display device. Click the icon to start/stop outputting the display to a connected video display device. Click the icon to Suspend to RAM mode (Depending on the settings in Power Options).
38 System Utilities PenMount Utility PenMount utility is mainly used to calibrate the touch-panel and to check the positioning of touch-panel. Click [PenMount] icon in Flybook Control Center to start PenMount utility. Once the PenMount utility is started, a PenMount Control Panel window appears and you can operate with the touch operation. Calibrating the Touch-Panel Under Calibrate tab, choose standard or advanced calibration procedure to calibrate the touch-panel.
System Utilities 39 Checking the Positioning of Touch-Panel Under Draw tab, click [Draw] to open a draw panel in full screen, and then draw on the panel to check the accuracy of positioning the touch-panel.
40 System Utilities Flybook System Recovery Utility Flybook System Recovery utility can help the following: z Restore system to factory default from hidden partition of the hard disk. z Restore MBR (Master Boot Record). z Calibrate batteries. Follow the steps below to start the utility: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 In the beginning of boot sequence, press function key F9 to start the utility when the screen shows “Hit F9...” A Flybook System Recovery window will appear for further operation.
Securing Computer 41 Securing Computer Securing Computer against Unauthorized Access There are two protections securing the computer against unauthorized access. BIOS Password BIOS password prevents unauthorized boot-up and access to the BIOS setup utility. Once the password is set, you must enter the password in the beginning of boot sequence. Follow the steps below to configure BIOS password: 1 Turn on your computer.
42 Securing Computer Attaching a Strap On the right rear side of your computer is the strap hole used to attach a strap for preventing the computer from unexpected drop. While using the computer in tablet mode, the attached strap is even more significant. To hold the computer only by dragging the strap is improper and dangerous.
Restoring System 43 Restoring System You have two ways to restore your computer’s system. Restoration is required when: z The system becomes damaged. z The computer has a new hard disk installed. After restoring, your system will be of default settings from the manufacturer. From the Hidden Partition of Hard Disk If the internal hard disk is still a factory default one or it has ever been fully restored from the Recovery CD, the hidden partition contains a copy of default system.
44 Restoring System 5 Under Boot tab, change the boot priority to “USB CD-ROM…” . 6 Insert Recovery CD # 1 to the CD/DVD-ROM drive and then exit from the utility with saving to reboot your computer. The computer will boot from the connected USB CD/DVD-ROM drive. 7 Follow the guide to complete the restoration. 8 When finished, reboot your computer and enter into BIOS setup utility again to change the boot priority to “IDE Hard Drive…”. 9 Disconnect CD/DVD-ROM drive.
Calibrating Battery 45 Calibrating Battery Periodically calibrate battery can prolong battery life. Follow the steps below: 1 Supply the computer with AC power. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Enter into Flybook System Recovery window (see page 40). 4 Under Utilities tab, use Battery Calibration button to start calibration procedure. 5 When finished, exit from Flybook System Recovery utility and reboot your computer into Windows XP.
46 Changing Parts Changing Parts The computer is designed to allow changing its system memory and hard disk drive. If you need to change any of them, follow the respective procedures below. The standard warranty does not cover any damage due to improper operation. Please refer to “Features” section on page 10 to see the specifications of system memory and hard disk drive. Changing System Memory 1 Disconnect AC adapter and remove battery pack.
Changing Parts 47 4 Insert your SO-DIMM DDR module into SO-DIMM socket and push the module down until two fasteners click into place. 5 Replace the cover of memory compartment and then fix the screw back. Changing Hard Disk Removing Keyboard 1 Disconnect AC adapter and remove battery pack. 2 Take out the keyboard by gently pushing in the three latches along the top side of keyboard and using a thin flat object to slowly lift it up.
48 Changing Parts 3 Gently move the keyboard forwards until the flat cable of keyboard is fully stretched, and then put the keyboard down on the top cover. 4 Gently release the lock mechanism of flat cable connector with your fingertips and then take the keyboard out. Taking Hard Disk Set Out of the Computer 1 Find out the hard disk’s fixing screw located on the keyboard frame (pointed by an arrow) and then take the screw out.
Changing Parts 49 2 Hold the base of computer with your hands, gently tilt the computer’s back side upwards slightly, clasp the hard cover with your right hand’s fingertips, and then pull the hard disk set out with your right hand gently. 3 Put your computer down on the table. Disassembling and Reassembling Hard Disk Set 1 Take out the two screws fixed on the hard disk set and then separate the hard disk with its cover. 2 Replace the hard disk.
50 Changing Parts Installing Hard Disk Set Back into the Computer 1 Again, hold the base’s left side of the computer with your left hand and gently tilt the computer towards. 2 Hold the hard disk set with your right hand and then insert the set into the hard disk bay gently until it is fully mated. 3 Put your computer down on the table. 4 Fix the hard disk screw back against the keyboard frame.
Changing Parts 51 3 Insert the flat cable into flat cable connector, make sure it is fully inserted, and then push the lock mechanism with your fingertips to lock it. 4 Hold the keyboard with your two hands, tilt its top side slightly upwards, and then slip it slowly forwards into 3 fix holes in the bottom inner side of keyboard compartment. Place the keyboard down and gently and evenly click it into 3 latches along the top side with your fingers.
52 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The information below helps to identify and resolve most problems. If you have tried out the following suggested solutions and still need help, please retrieve the service website to get service information or contact your local service centers. Identifying Problems Follow the steps below to identify your problems: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected to your computer and the power source is active.
Troubleshooting 53 together to stop the output. z The power management system may automatically blank the screen to save power, and is in video time-out, standby mode, or hibernation mode. Press any key, move the track-point or Mouse, or push the power button to turn on the display. z The angle of the display and the brightness level is adequate for the ambient lighting. Adjust the display angle and press Fn+F1 or Fn+F2 to adjust the brightness level until you have visibility.
54 Troubleshooting The Modem Does Not Receive or Transmit Properly z Make sure the telephone line is firmly connected and with a dial tone. z Check the port setting and the communication parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in the communication program. The Wireless WAN Module Does Not Work Properly z Make sure there is wireless WAN module in your computer.