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Table of Content FLYBOOK V5 USER’S MANUAL................................................................................................... 1 PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................... III Copyright and Safety Notices ................................................................................................. iii About This Manual .........................................................................
Making a Modem Dial-up Connection................................................................................... 33 Sending and Receiving a Fax............................................................................................... 33 USING THE BUILT-IN WWAN MODULE (OPTIONAL) ....................................................................... 34 Installing SIM Card................................................................................................................
Preface Copyright and Safety Notices Please read this section before using your V5. Retain this manual for future reference. Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the manufacturer. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
2 3 4 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.
About This Manual This User’s Manual provides information to help you operate and get the most from your FlyBook V5. Read the Quick Start Guide to quickly set up and begin using your V5. Please read “Copyright and Safety Notices” before using your V5. Taking Care of FlyBook V5 After you unpack V5, store the packing materials in case you want to ship it or if you have to return it for servicing. Your notebook computer is a precision instrument that should be handled with care.
rating on the equipment connected to the cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating maximum value. Only use the supplied power cord. Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic. Always unplug any modem, LAN, or power cables from FlyBook V5 before you clean it. When using FlyBook V5 in tablet mode, use the safety strap to avoid dropping FlyBook V5. Warning! The safety strap is only to prevent dropping the V5.
and then wipe the display. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the display. Clean the outside of V5 case with a soft cloth. You can moisten the cloth with a non-alkaline detergent. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the keyboard. Warning! Before cleaning V5, turn it off, unplug the AC adapter, and then remove the battery. Caution: Do not wipe the keyboard, pointing device, pointing device buttons, or fingerprint reader with a damp cloth.
Introducing FlyBook V5 Congratulations on purchasing FlyBook V5! FlyBook V5 supports both Windows XP and the newest member of the Windows operating system family, Windows Vista. V5 is a powerful mobile computer which performs dual duty as a notebook or tablet computer. Advanced networking features include WLAN, WWAN, Bluetooth, and even an internal modem. FlyBook V5 uses a pointing device with mouse buttons on both sides of the unit and a clickable scroll bar for added convenience.
Taking a Tour of FlyBook V5 This section describes the major components of your new FlyBook V5. Front-Left View 1. Status LEDs – These LEDs display when the AC adapter is connected, when the HDD is being accessed, or when the WWAN, WLAN, or Bluetooth is activated. 2. Pointing Device Buttons (right) – These pointing device buttons emulate mouse right and left buttons. The top button corresponds to a mouse right button. The lower button corresponds to a mouse left button.
5. RF Kill Switch – Wireless transmission uses power. Use this button to disable the wireless feature of your V5 to save power or when instructed to do so, for example on an aircraft. 6. Fingerprint Reader – Once fingerprint authentication is set up, you will be able to use the fingerprint reader to turn on V5. In addition to logging in to V5, the fingerprint can control access to some applications. 7.
indicates when the camera is active. 14. Ambient Light Sensor – This sensor detects ambient light and reduces screen brightness to adjust for optimum display quality. Refer to “Automatic Backlight Control” for more information. 15. Stylus Pen Slot – Use the stylus in place of the mouse to interact with FlyBook V5. Rear View 1. RJ-11 modem jack – 2. Ethernet connector – 3. Connect a TV to this connector to use the TV as an external display. Headphone jack – 6.
7. USB connectors – 8. Air vent – 9. Connect USB devices such as printers or flash drives to the USB connectors. Air vents help to prevent the interior of V5 from overheating. Do not block the air vents. Strap slot – This slot enables you to attach a strap to avoid accidentally dropping the V5. 10. ExpressCard slot – Install an ExpressCard in the ExpressCard slot.
Using V5 in Clamshell Mode and Tablet Mode FlyBook V5 can be operated in clamshell mode as a standard notebook or in tablet mode, enabling you to use the V5 as you would a tablet computer. Using V5 in Clamshell Mode Follow these steps to use the V5 in clamshell mode: 1. Open the display. 2. Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. Using V5 in Tablet Mode Follow the steps below to use the V5 as a tablet computer: 1. Open the display.
Caution: Take care when adjusting the display not to twist or force the display to an extreme angle. See “Do’s and Don’ts with FlyBook V5”. 2. Tilt the display forwards until it is vertical. Note: You can adjust the tilt of the display to adjust for glare, sunlight and other environmental factors to provide optimum viewing. 3. Twist the display clockwise 180 degrees. Caution: DO NOT twist the display counterclockwise. You will damage the LCD display. 4. Flip the screen down as shown.
FlyBook V5 can now be used as a tablet computer. Note: In tablet mode, WLAN and WWAN are disabled. The hotkey Fn + F8 for WLAN and hotkey Fn + F9 for WWAN will not function. And the WWAN and WiFi buttons on FlyBook Control Center panel will be made unavailable.
Getting Started with FlyBook V5 This chapter explains how to install and charge the battery, how to connect the AC adapter, and how to power up V5 for the first time. Battery Installation When your FlyBook V5 ships, the battery is not installed. This section explains how to install the battery. Using Battery Locks There are two latches for securing the battery in place: the battery lock (B) and the battery release (A). The battery lock must be manually closed.
Warning! Always close the battery lock after inserting the battery. If the battery lock is not closed, the battery could fall out when V5 is carried the battery can get damaged. Removing Battery 1. Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position . 2. While holding the battery release in the open position , remove the battery. Battery Charging The first time you charge the battery, you should charge it for eight hours. Thereafter, the standard charging time is about three hours.
Powering on V5 for the First Time For information on turning on FlyBook V5 for the first time, refer to the bundled booklet Windows® Quick Start Guide.
LED Descriptions V5 LED indicators function as follows: 1. Battery (when V5 is running.) – – – – LED off: No battery LED on: Battery is discharging or battery is fully charged. LED blink slowly: Battery is charging. LED blinks quickly: Battery's capacity is below 10%. Warning! 2. If no battery is installed, the battery LED is always off. Hard Disk Drive – Red: The hard drive is being accessed. 3. Wireless LAN – Off: The wireless LAN module is turned off. – On: The wireless LAN module is turned on.
6. Num Lock - 7. Lights when the numeric keypad is enabled. Caps Lock - Lights when Caps Lock mode is enabled. When enabled you can type alphabetic characters without holding the Shift key.
Using Fingerprint Reader FlyBook V5 is equipped with fingerprint authentication module. To make it function, use the preinstalled VITAKEYTM Fingerprint Solution, which incorporates the protection against unauthorized access to your V5 and also the application programs in your V5. Fingerprint Enrollment To enroll your finger via VITAKEYTM, take the following steps: 1.
Note: z For more information about fingerprint enrollment, refer to chapter “Fingerprint Management” of VITAKEYTM online help by clicking start | All Programs | VitaKey | MC3020 | Online Help. z FlyBook V5 currently doesn’t support the PBA (Pre-Boot Authentication) function of VITAKEYTM.
Using Input Devices FlyBook V5 incorporates several ways to interact with the operating system and applications. The V5 has a keyboard that emulates a standard keyboard with the addition of Fn hotkeys. The easy to use pointing device enables you to perform the same function as a mouse or touchpad. Buttons are located on both the left and right side of the V5 for easy access. A scroll bar enables you to scroll up and down in web pages or word processing applications.
can navigate the OS, write, and draw on the screen. Calibrating the Touch Panel for the First Time Before using the stylus with FlyBook V5, you should first calibrate the display. For calibrating the Touch Panel and using the stylus, please refer to the bundled Touch Panel Utility Guide for further information. Using Keyboard V5 keyboard emulates a standard-sized computer keyboard by incorporating function keys, a numeric keypad, and the Fn key.
one of the following: z z z Connected external display only Both a connected external display and system display System display only If no external display is connected, pressing this key combination has no effect. Fn + ~: Turns the V5 LCD off. Fn + F1: Decreases display brightness. Fn + F2: Increases display brightness. Fn + F3: Puts V5 in suspend mode. Fn + F4: Puts V5 in hibernation mode. Fn + F5: Mutes/enables the volume. Fn + F6: Decreases volume.
the beginning of a line in text. Fn + End: displays the last page of a document or move the pointer to the end of a line in text. Fn + PgUp: Moves text up one screen at a time. Fn + PgDn: Moves text down one screen at a time. Fn + A: Enables or disables the ambient light sensor. For more information, refer to “Automatic Backlight Control”. Using Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded numeric keyboard. When you enable it, the Num Lock LED lights.
FlyBook Control Center FlyBook Control Center lets you quickly enable or disable wireless options and change settings such as volume and display mode. You can also check system health with this utility. The Control Center is most often used in tablet mode to access frequently used features that are normally accessed with function keys in clamshell mode. Also, some functions available in the Control Center are dedicated for tablet mode use. Opening Control Center The Control Center Opens. 1.
The following table briefly describes each available function: Icon Description Turns the volume on and off. Turns the ambient light sensor on and off. Click to increase volume. Click volume. to decrease Click to increase display brightness. Click decrease display brightness. to Click the buttons to orient the screen in the direction indicated. Click to enable or disable webcam. Click to run fingerprint authentication program. Click to enable or disable the wireless WAN.
Automatic Backlight Control Function Automatic Backlight Control is to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the light condition detected by the ambient light sensor. How Automatic Backlight Control Works 1. For FlyBook V5, backlight brightness is controllable under two means, one is manual backlight control (by using hot-keys or through FlyBook Control Center) and the other is Automatic Backlight Control. 2. Manual backlight control dominates over Automatic Backlight Control.
Customizing V5 Display You can customize the V5 display by using the Windows display utility. To open the display utility: 1. In Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization. Then select Personalization. (When you are in Classic View of Control Panel, simply select Personalization.) 2. Then select Display Settings. Customize the display in the [Display Settings] window. For more information, refer to the Windows online Help and Support.
Connecting Devices This section covers peripheral devices that you can use with the V5. Connecting Audio Devices V5 has a built-in microphone and speaker. You can also connect an external microphone and headset. Connecting a Headphone Connect speakers or headphones to the headphone jack. Connecting a Microphone About Realtek Sound Manager Your V5 comes with Realtek Sound Manager, which enables you to configure connected audio devices.
select Hardware and Sound, and then click on the Realtek HD Audio Manager. If you are in the Classic View under Control Panel, simply click on the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon. Note: The built-in speakers and microphone are automatically disabled when you connect external speakers or a microphone. Connecting USB Devices There are two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on FlyBook V5. You can connect USB devices such as printers or flash drives to either connector. 1.
1. Connect the external display to the monitor connector on V5. 2. Connect the display to an electrical outlet and then turn on the display. 3. Press Fn + Esc to switch to the external display. Caution: You can permanently damage a display if it does not support the resolution that your V5 is set to. Match the resolution of the V5 to the external display before you attach it to V5. Connecting to a TV You can connect a TV to FlyBook V5 to use as an external monitor. 1. Plug the 3.
3. Press Fn + Esc to change the V5 output to the television. Note: Before outputting the display to a video device, check the device’s input signal type and change your V5’s output signal type to meet it. The V5 outputs NTSC or PAL video signals. Select the type in BIOS Setup utility. The default setting is Auto. Using an ExpressCard You can use 34 mm-wide and 54 mm-wide ExpressCards with your FlyBook V5. Installing an ExpressCard 1.
2. Press and release the dummy card inserted in the ExpressCard slot. Dummy card pops out. 3. Remove the dummy card from the slot. 54 mm-wide ExpressCard installation 4. Insert the ExpressCard into the slot.
Removing an ExpressCard 1. 2. 3. Click Safely Remove Hardware in the notification area. Select the card and click Stop. Push and release the card to eject it.
Securing Your V5 Before You Go Online Connecting your V5 to the Internet opens the way to potential threats such as viruses and spyware. To best secure your V5, purchase security software (or download it from a secure system), and then install it onto your V5 before you connect it to the Internet. To check your V5’s security settings, go to Control Panel and select Security in Control Panel Home or simply select Security Center if you are in Classic View mode.
Connecting Local Area Networks V5 has an Ethernet connector that you can use to connect to a wired network at home or in the office. If you have a wireless access point, you can also get online using the built-in wireless LAN of your V5. Connecting LAN Wired connections are more secure and more stable than wireless connections. You can connect your V5 to the network while it is turned on. Refer to the following to set up a wired connection: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector on V5. 2.
Press Fn + F8 to enable the wireless LAN module. The Intel® PROSet wireless module automatically scans for available networks. Follow the on-screen prompts to access a network. Click Windows start button → All Programs → Intel PROSet Wireless → Manual Diagnostics for any difficulty in making the connection.
Using the Built-in Modem The built-in fax/data modem module enables you to connect the V5 to a remote network or the Internet or fax documents. Making a Modem Dial-up Connection To make a modem dial-up connection: 1. Connect a phone jack to the RJ-11 jack at the rear of V5 to use the built-in modem. 2. Click Windows start button, select Connect to from the start menu. In [Connect to a network] window that appears, click Set up a connection or network and then Set up a dial-up connection. 3.
Using the Built-in WWAN Module (Optional) The optionally built-in WWAN module uses cellular carriers for transmission. It enables you to connect your V5 to the Internet or use the V5 to make phone calls. Before using the module, you must apply for an access account, and get a SIM card and dialing profile from your wireless WAN service provider. The SIM card acts as an access permission key for your account. Note: V5 accommodates various 3.
6. Close the SIM card holder and lock it in place. 7. Reinstall the battery. Connecting V5 to a Wireless WAN 1. Press Fn + F9 to turn on the wireless WAN module, or click the WWAN button in FlyBook Control Center. Your WWAN utility opens. 2. When the module is turned on, it seeks your service provider’s network and registers. If the service provider’s network is inaccessible, the module continues to search for other available networks and ask you to select one and register. 3.
Using GPS (Optional) FlyBook V5 optionally comes with GPS (Global Positioning System) capability. GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system. Signals from at least four satellites compute the current latitude, longitude and elevation of a GPS receiver anywhere on earth to within a few meters. Press Fn + Shift to activate the GPS function. The GPS icon appears in the system tray. For more information on using GPS, consult the online help or user’s guide bundled with your GPS application.
Using the Built-in Bluetooth Module By the Bluetooth module built inside V5, it can communicate with Bluetooth-equipped devices such as computers, cellular phones, printers, faxes, keyboards, and pointing devices.
Using the Built-in Webcam V5 features a built-in webcam that is already set up and ready to use with most of web applications that support video messaging, such as MSN Messenger or Skype. Enabling Webcam To use the webcam: 1. Press Fn + Alt to enable the built-in webcam. 2. Open your favorite application and launch the webcam. Refer to the help of the application to learn how to use the webcam. Note: When a webcam enabled application is open, the webcam LED lights when you turn on the webcam.
2. Rotate the webcam completely to take video or pictures of a scene (such as a conference) while still being able to use FlyBook V5 for data entry. Caution: Be careful to follow the instructions in this section when adjusting the Webcam. Otherwise you may damage it.
Managing System Power V5’s power activities are controlled through an ACPI power management unit. The unit employs a set of power management schemes to maximize power conservation and optimize system performance. Windows manages all power-saving features and provides a Power Options utility in customizing the V5’s power system. To start the Power Options utility: 1. Go to Control Panel, select Classic View. 2. Double-click the Power Options icon to display [Select a power plan] window. 3.
Customizing System BIOS The BIOS Setup utility enables you to change core settings on your FlyBook V5 such as the system time, boot order, and auto-repeat rate for your keyboard. Most users will find the default settings optimal for their needs. Caution: Be sure you understand any change you make to BIOS settings. Choosing incorrect settings can cause the difficulty in booting up your V5. Accessing BIOS Setup Turn on your V5. When seeing booting logo, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup.
System Recovery In the event that your operating system gets damaged or you wish to restore your system back to the factory default state, then you need to carry out system recovery. Caution: z Before you proceed with system recovery, make sure you have backed up all your important data because recovery will bring the system back to factory default state.
3. Click Restore. A ”Confirmation” querying window will appear. Press Yes button to proceed. 4. System recovery proceeds. 5. Once recovery completes, a “Congratulations!” window will show. Press Exit button to quit Acronis recovery utility. 6. Restart your V5 and finish Windows initial setup. Recovering System from Recovery DVD To recover system from recovery DVD, you need an external DVD ROM with USB connector which can run on external power. Carry out recovery by taking the following steps: 1.
Troubleshooting In each problem-specific section, try the steps in the order suggested. This may help you to solve the problem more quickly. Try to pin point the problem and thus avoid replacing nondefective parts. Keep a record of the steps you take when troubleshooting. The information may be useful when calling for technical support or for passing on to service personnel. Identifying Problems Follow the steps below to identify your problems: 1. Turn off your V5. 2.
An incorrect date and time are displayed. Correct the date and time using the DOS DATE and TIME commands or the options in the Setup Utility. (You can also set the date and time in Windows by double clicking the clock on the task bar or the Date and Time in the Control Panel.) If the date and time become incorrect after a short time, your CMOS battery may be depleted. Contact your dealer to change the battery. V5 does not start or boot-up 1. If the power indicator is not on, V5 is without power.
system can not expand its display to full screen on the LCD screen or on an external display device, you can right click on Windows desktop and select Personalize and then select Display Settings to open [Display Settings] window. Set the resolution to an appropriate value. No audio output 1. The audio system is closed or the volume of audio system is too low. Use hot keys or FlyBook Control Center to open the audio system and adjust the volume. 2.
Connections] window, right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Enable. 4. Make sure you have access rights or network authentication to the network you want to connect to. 5. Try changing channels to avoid active channel duplication. 6. Check the setting of the protocol, work group, shared setting, and IP address. 7. To have your operating system identifying the problem, go to Control Panel, in Classic View mode, select Network and Sharing Center.
Power Specification DC-In Power Supply (Through DC-IN Power Jack): z z Input Rating: 15-19Vdc, 2.64-3.34A, 50W Maximum Operating Temperature (Ambient): 38 degrees C AC Adapter: z z z Model No.: Delta ADP-50HH Rev. A. Input Rating: 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 1.5A Output Rating: 19Vdc, 2.
Index 3 3g, model, 1 A ac adapter connecting, 10 connector, location, 3 air vent, location, 5 ambient light sensor enabling/disabling, 19 function, 22, 45 location, 4 turning on/off, 21 application key, 19 audio devices headphone, connecting, 24 headphone, jack location, 4 microphone, connecting, 24 microphone, jack location, 4 automatic backlight control, 22 B battery caution, iv charging, 10 charging time, 10 installing, 9 led, 12 locks, 9 removing, 10 bios accessing, 41 description, 41 firmware updatin
G gps enabling/disabling, 18, 36 using, 36 H hard disk hibernation, entering, 18 hibernation, system resuming, 45 led, 12 headphone connecting, 24 jack, location, 4 hibernation entering, 18 system resuming, 45 hibernation mode system resuming, 17 K keyboard, using, 17 keys application key, 19 caps lock, 19 function keys, description, 17 numeric keypad, 19 windows key, 19 L lan connecting, 31 connector, location, 4 led lights battery, 12 bluetooth, 12 caps lock, 13 description, 12 hard disk, 12 locations,
suspend mode entering, 18 system resuming, 17, 46 system display resolution, 45 turning on/off, 18 system recovery, 42 caution, 42 description, 42 from hard disk hidden partition, 42 from recovery dvd, 43 T tablet mode, 6 touch panel calibrating, 17 using, 17 troubleshooting general hardware problems, 44 identifying problems, 44 tips, 44 tv connecting, 26 connector, location, 4 U usb connector, location, 5 devices, connecting, 25 using bluetooth, 37 control center, 20 expresscard, 27 fingerprint reader, 1
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the manufacturer.