Dialogue Flybook User’s Manual Revision: 1.
Thanks We, Dialogue Technology Corp., thank you for purchasing FlyBook. This advanced, ultraportable and complete computer with most popular wireless and wired communication features built-in can now become your closest companion that keeps the computing and information available to you in most convenient means. We hope you to enjoy the use of FlyBook. And for any question, please refer to this manual or contact us. We will be very glad to serve you.
Announcement Dialogue Technology Corporation is a registered trademark. FlyBook is a trademark of Dialogue Technology Corporation. All trade names referred to in this document are the servicemark, trademark or registered trademark of respective manufactures or companies. Disclaimer Specifications and information in this document are subject to change without notice. Please visit our web site (www.dialogue.com.tw) or contact us to get the latest information.
About this user's manual This user's manual includes the essential information for the users who need to use or manage the FlyBook computer by themselves. The content covers all FlyBook's models. Please check your own model and skip what you do not need to know. Windows® XP Home edition is the default operating system of the FlyBook computer. All of the descriptions in this manual are under Windows® XP Home edition.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Before You Start Packing list ........................................................................................ 2 Statement of limited warranty .......................................................... 4 What the warranty covers .............................................................. 4 What the warranty does not cover ................................................. 5 How to obtain the warranty service ................................................
Turning the computer to a feasible working mode ....................... 25 To tablet mode......................................................................... 25 To notebook mode................................................................... 26 Innovative "Prompt to Play" user's interface ............................... 27 Multimedia ....................................................................................... 28 Display to a VGA display device .............................................
Calibrating your touch panel ........................................................ 45 Display ............................................................................................. 47 Adjusting display brightness ........................................................ 47 Switching display output to an external display device ................ 47 Setting display color and resolution ............................................. 48 Changing display orientation .......................................
USB link ....................................................................................... 61 IEEE 1394 link ............................................................................. 61 Ethernet link ................................................................................. 62 Configuring your connection .................................................... 62 Making connection to an Ethernet ...........................................
Appendix Appendix A Flybook Models Appendix B Power On Self Test Appendix C Tested Devices DDR RAM Modules ...................................................................... 92 PCMCIA/CF/CardBus .................................................................. 92 USB ............................................................................................. 92 IEEE 1394 ....................................................................................
Chapter 1 Before You Start 1
NOTE • Do not connect the AC-to-DC adapter to supply the computer with power when it is not ready for use (DRAM, hard disk driver and battery pack have not been installed). • If the computer is being used for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged. • Only DDR DRAM module can be applied to the computer. It is important that you must choose one of what we suggest as listed in Appendix B, otherwise, we could not guarantee your computer to perform properly.
Power cord Used to connect the AC-to-DC adapter and a AC power source. 7 Stylus pen An input device of touch panel. 8 Read me first A guideline to help you knowing all things about using the FlyBook computer. Read through it first of all after opening the packing case. 9 User's manual This user's manual. 10 Recovery CD The CDs that can help you to restore your FlyBook computer. It includes pre-installed Microsoft ® Windows XP drivers and utilities that the computer needs to use.
Statement of limited warranty Dialogue Technology Corporation provides 1 years of limited warranty for all FlyBook models in complete unit. The warranties provided by Dialogue Technology Corporation in this statement of limited warranty apply only to the computer purchased for your own use, and not for resale. All the warranty services we provide are bench based except for the specific contract. Nothing in this statement affects any statutory rights of customers that cannot be waived or limited by contract.
What the warranty does not cover whether they are shipped or pre-loaded with the computer, installed subsequently or otherwise. • Failure from misuse, virus, accident, modification, unsuitable Chapter 1 • Any software programs got from third parties are not warranted, physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by yourself is not warranted. Chapter 2 • Any integrated or peripheral devices that are not provided by Dialogue Technology Corporation are not warranted.
NOTE • All the service affairs and procedures are varied from country to country or region to region. Please see your warranty card to get further information. • Remind you again that do not forget to backup or secure your personal data before delivering the computer to the service center. Limitation of liability • The total liability of Dialogue Technology Corporation arising out of this statement shall be limited to the amount having then actually been paid by you on the product.
How to get help Chapter 1 When you have any problems in using the computer, in addition to referring to this manual or on-line-helps in your computer, you can: • Call service centers to help you solving the problems. • Access service web site to get related information. Chapter 2 All of the service information can be found in your warranty card. Best care for your FlyBook Chapter 3 Knowing how to take care of your FlyBook computer can avoid the computer from harm or damage.
convertible hinge is at the fixed position before closing the display screen. • Do not slam the display screen when closing it. • Do not operate touch-panel using any things except the stylus pen of the computer. • Do not cover the opening on the enclosure. It will block the air convection of cooling system. • Do not use any other AC adapters except the specific one for your computer.
Taking care of your battery pack Chapter 1 • Read through cautions on the battery. • Put on the connecter protection cover if the battery is not used. • Keep the battery away from direct sunlight or heat. The best temperature to keep battery is between 0°C and 30°C when it is not for work. Chapter 2 • Do not expose the battery to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the battery. • Avoid heavy shock to the battery. • Do not put any heavy objects on the top of battery.
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Chapter 2 Introduction 2
Not only a notebook computer with high performance and mobility, your FlyBook computer, with more versatile features and capabilities, pave the way for you to a brand-new life. Why your FlyBook computer is so valuable for you? • Small form-factor and ultra-light weight make the computer to be highly portable. • With an innovative "Prompt to Play" UI and convertible display screen, the computer could be applied under almost all operational conditions.
A glance at your FlyBook computer Chapter 1 Front view Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 1 Battery bay A location that houses the computer’s battery pack. 2 Keyboard An input device that allows users to input data and controls the computer. 3 Track point Pointing device which function like a mouse pointer or panning keys (When panning function is on).
14 Item Note 4 Left and right click buttons (x2) Click devices which function like a mouse’s left and right buttons. Both of them provide the same function. 5 Pan button A switch button that allows you to toggles panning function on and off 6 Speakers (x2) Audio output devices that play the computer's sound and voice. 7 Convertible hinge A metallic strut with 2 shafts that can firmly support the computer's display screen when switching the computer to tablet mode or notebook mode.
Note 14 WirelessLAN antenna (built-in) For built-in Wireless LAN module. 15 Bluetooth antenna (built-in) For built-in Bluetooth module (Available on select models).
Rear view 16 Item Note 1 Power jack A DC-in jack that connects the computer to an AC-to-DC adapter to supply the computer with power. 2 Fax/data modem port A RJ-11 jack that allows the computer to connect with a phone line to make a dial-up link. 3 USB port (x2) Standard USB jacks that allow the computer to connect with any USB (1.1/2.0) devices to make links. 4 Ethernet port A RJ-45 jack that connects the computer to a hub to make an Ethernet link.
Video out port A round-hole jack that allows the computer to connect with a video display device.(A special conversion is included in your package) 8 1394 port (x2) The 4-pin 1394 jacks that allow the computer to connect with IEEE 1394 devices. 9 Earphone jack A round-hole jack that allow the computer to connect with an earphone or speaker. 10 Microphone jack A round-hole jack that allow the computer to connect with a microphone. 11 PC card slot Accepts type-I or type-II CardBus PC cards.
Left view 18 Item Note 1 Power button A button that turns on/off the computer. 2 SIM card slot Accepts GPRS or CDMA SIM card. 3 GPRS antenna port An antenna jack that allows the computer to connect with an external GPRS antenna.
Right view Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Note 1 Hard disk bay A location that houses the computer's hard disk. 2 Stylus pen holder Holds a stylus pen. 3 Cool air flow opening An opening that cool air flows in.
Bottom view 20 Item Note 1 DRAM and CMOS battery compartment A location that houses the computer's DRAM and CMOS battery. 2 Reset switch A switch that is used to reset the computer. 3 Battery latches (x2) Latches the battery pack. 4 Cool air flow opening An opening that cool air flows in.
Features Chapter 1 Processor • Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 processor at 1 GHz Chapter 2 Memory • System Memory: one SO-DIMM DDR-SDRAM, 512MB max. • Video RAM: 16MB in ATI VGA chipset. • BIOS ROM: 512KB flash ROM with boot block. Chapter 3 Storage • Hard disk: 20/30/40/60 2.5" ATA/IDE hard disk. • Memory card: through CardBus PC card slot link.
Display • Screen: 8.9" LTPS (Low Temperature Poly-Silicon) wide-XVGA TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) that displays 32bit color (true color) at 1024*600 resolutions. • Capable of 3D display. • Displaying on an external VGA display device (LCD/CRT monitor, projector) support. • Displaying on a video display device (TV) support. Audio • Integrated ALI (M1535+) AC-Link audio, compliant with AC97 • Built-in speakers and microphone.
• Earphone / line-out (Stereo). • Microphone in. Chapter 1 • Two (2) USB2.0 ports. • Two (2) 1394 ports. • Ethernet port. Chapter 2 • Fax/data modem port. • DC-in Jack. • SIM card slot (for GPRS/CDMA). • Type II CardBus PC card slot. Chapter 3 Communication • 10/100 Mbps Ethernet link. • Dial-up link (Built-in V.90 56K fax/data MODEM module and port). antenna).
Convertible display screen and working modes Through the convertible hinge, the computer's display screen can be rotated 180 degrees clockwise and counterclockwise. This smart design makes the computer capable of working in 2 modes, notebook mode and tablet mode. Your computer becomes a highly portable and applicable PC. CAUTION Do not bend the screen over its allowed positions. Damages from this misuse is not included in the warranty.
Tablet mode Chapter 1 When the display screen is rotated 180 degrees clockwise and latched, and the computer is used just like a Tablet PC, it is called the tablet mode. Chapter 2 Chapter 4 You can turn the computer to a feasible working mode to meet your operation requirement. Please follow the steps below: Chapter 3 Turning the computer to a feasible working mode To tablet mode When the computer is in notebook mode: 1.
2. Hold and rotate the display screen 180 degrees clockwise until the display clicks into place. 3. Gently flap downthe display. To notebook mode When the computer is in tablet mode: 1. Turn the display screen up at an angle between 85° to 95° 2.
NOTE • Do not close the display screen when it has not been clicked into place. • • Do not slam the display screen when closing it. When using wireless communication in tablet mode, we suggest that no matter the computer is hold on hand or put on the desk, always keep the display screen upwards or forwards in order to get the best wireless communication quality.
Multimedia With high-performance audio and display system inside, the computer possesses a rich multimedia power. Through the built-in high-quality display, stereo speakers and microphone, the computer can play audio and video alone well. Besides, the rich multimedia can be input from and output to external devices through the external display port, video out port, earphone jack and microphone jack. These will be convenient for you to use the computer in different conditions.
Connectivity Chapter 1 Your FlyBook computer will offer you an excellent experience in its connectivity. All of the connections can be made quickly and easily through your options. Chapter 2 Fast data link USB link Two high-speed standard USB ports (USB 2.0) are available in your computer. Two 4-pin 1394 ports are available in your computer. Chapter 5 IEEE1394 is another kind of high-speed I/O standard.
Wireless network connection The wireless network connection feature is built-in for all models. Depending on the models your computer can communicate with other wireless-equipped devices via 802.11b protocol. Bluetooth communication Available on select models, the Bluetooth communication feature allows your computer to inter-connect with varied types of Bluetoothequipped devices via Bluetooth protocol. GPRS communication The GPRS communication feature is also available on select models.
Chapter 3 Starting the computer 3
Ready your computer After knowing your FlyBook computer, the first thing you need to do is making it ready for use. Let us show you how to finish the job. NOTE Do not connect the AC-to-DC adapter to supply your computer with power when it is not ready for use. Installing CMOS battery and DRAM module 1. Open the DRAM cover beneath the bottom of your computer. 2. Insert the CMOS Battery (Model# CR1220) into the battery holder. 3. Insert the DRAM module into the S.O. DIMM socket. 4. Put the DRAM cover back.
Installing hard disk 2. Fix hard disk on the cover with 2 screws to form a hard disk pack. 3. Insert the hard disk pack into the hard disk bay until it is in right place. Chapter 2 4. Fix the hard disk pack on the PCB with 1 screw from the position under keyboard. Chapter 1 1. Take out the hard disk cover in the right side of your computer. Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Do not connect the AC-to-DC adapter to supply your computer with power when it is not ready for use.
Installing battery pack 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery bay until it is in right place. 2. Latch the battery pack.
Turning on the power 1. If possible, connect AC power source to supply the computer with power (Connect one end of the AC-to-DC adapter to the power outlet and the other end to the power jack on the computer). Chapter 1 To start your FlyBook computer is very easy. Just follows the steps below: Chapter 2 Chapter 3 If it is the first time you start the computer, please connect an AC power source to supply the computer with power. Chapter 5 2.
3. Press the power button (on the left side of the computer) to turn on the power. Installing operation system Windows XP home edition is already installed in your computer. No more effort is required to install the operation system. The computer will automatically boot into Windows after turning on the power.
Chapter 4 Using the computer 4
In this chapter, you will learn how to use your FlyBook computer and customize the computer as your own. Indicators The computer has several LEDs that show the status of key parts or sub-systems.
Item Description 5 6 8 Wireless Network Lights when module is powered GPRS/CDMA Lights when module is powered Bluetooth Lights when module is powered Caps Lock Lights when the keyboard is set to type in all capital letters mode Num Lock Lights when the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode Chapter 4 7 Lights when your internal hard drive is being accessed Chapter 3 4 Hard Drive Chapter 2 3 Battery Steady On & battery-in:the battery offered the power to the system when A
All special function keys can be classified into 3 categories and listed as follows. Windows keys The Windows keys perform Windows specific functions. Key Description Windows Launches Windows "Start" menu. + Tab Acts as Windows next taskbar button. +E Launches Windows "My Computer" task. +F Launches Windows "Find" program. +M Minimizes all tasks into taskbar. Shift + +M +R Application key 40 Undoes minimize all tasks into taskbar. Launches Windows "Run" program.
Lock keys Chapter 1 There are 3 lock keys on the keyboard. You can press the keys to toggle function on and off. Chapter 2 Description Caps lock When Caps lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are uppercase. Fn + NumLK When Number lock is on, the numeric keypad will be functional. Fn + ScrLK When Scroll lock is on, the screen will scroll one line up and down while pressing arrow keys up and down respectively. It will not function on some applications.
Hot keys The hot keys are specific keys for system control. You can press the keys to toggle function on and off. 42 Key Description Fn + Esc Turns on and off the light of mouse and panning keys Fn + ~ Turns on and off the power of GPRS or CDMA module. Fn + F1 Decreases screen brightness. Fn + F2 Increases screen brightness. Fn + F3 Sleep button. Fn + F4 Power button. Fn + F5 Decreases speaker volume. Fn + F6 Increases speaker volume. Fn + F7 Mutes the speaker.
Track points, mouse buttons, and Pan button Chapter 1 Track point along with Two sets of mouse buttons are available on your computer. The track point combining with any left and right mouse buttons can offer the same function as 2-button mouse. Chapter 2 The track point is a capacitive point device. It is still but senses the force you impose on. When you put force on the top of point with your fingertip, the mouse cursor will move.
As to the Pan button, it is a switch of panning function. You can press the button to toggle panning on and off. When panning is on, the track point will act as a panning device to offer panning function. The panning function can help you viewing a document's content that is over one screen page quickly and easily. It is just like using a mouse to operate the Windows scroll bar to view the document content.
• Single or double touching on a task icon or item, the relative tasks of the icon or item will be invoked. • When the mouse right button mode is on (Touching on PenMount icon in the system tray and then set "Right Button" checked), touching on the display screen is just like clicking the mouse right button on the place touched. Chapter 1 • The event of drag is same as that using a mouse. Chapter 2 To clean the touch panel, please use any non-ammonia glass cleaner.
Please follow the steps below to calibrate your touch panel: 1. Double click on "FlyBook Control Center "icon in system tray. The FlyBook Control Center window appears. 2. Click on "PenMount" to start the calibration software program. 3. Click on "Calibrate" tab. The PenMount Control Center window appears. 4. Click on [Standard Calibration] or select 4,9,15 or 25 points calibration in advanced Mode.
Display • The display system offers you OSD (On Screen Display) function to • The display color, resolution and orientation can be changed. You can use hot keys to increase and decrease the display brightness. Please see Keyboard section. Also use hot keys to switch the display output to a VGA display device or video display device after making a connection. Please see Keyboard section.
Setting display color and resolution The display color and resolution can be changed through Display Properties of Windows. 1. Right click on desktop and then click on [Properties] to invoke Display Properties window. 2. Click on Settings tab and then select resolution and color you prefer. 3. The display color and resolution will change after clicking on Ok to close the window. Please refer to Windows XP user's manual to see the detail.
Audio resolution), a built-in sensitive microphone and 2 stereo speakers. • You can tune or mute the output volume in an audio application, but Chapter 1 The computer has a high-performance stereo audio system (18-bit ADC and 20-bit DAC the maximal output volume is controlled by the audio system. Chapter 2 • You can turn on and turn off the output of audio system, and increase or decrease the output volume through the hot keys. Please see Keyboard section.
Power system The power system includes FlyBook's AC-to-DC adapter and battery. Through the adapter, an AC power source directly supplies the computer with power and charges the battery as well. The battery supplies the computer with power once the adapter is disconnected from AC power source. The computer controls power activities through an ACPI power management unit. The unit maximizes power conservation and optimizes system performance at the same time, and works closely with Windows.
Calibrate the battery Chapter 1 Periodically calibrating the battery pack could prolong battery life. It's better for you to calibrate the battery pack every 2 or 3 months. The System Recovery Utility provides a battery calibration utility. Please see System Recovery Utility Reference Guide. Power management Chapter 3 The computer offers you a system utility, the Power Options, to change the adjustable parameters of power management schemes and check the power status.
Under Power Schemes tab Selecting a feasible running mode Select a computer's running mode in Power Schemes selection box. The running mode is one of the major schemes of power management unit that automatically optimizes the computer's performance and minimizes the computer's power consumption. 6 different modes are available for you. You can choose a feasible one for your computer. • Home/Office Desk: The CPU will run in full-speed mode when an adapter is connected to supply the computer with power.
• Max Battery: The CPU will run in power-saving mode when the battery pack supplies the computer with power. 4 built-in power-saving schemes, Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System standby and System hibernates, allow you to set time for their automatic execution events. Chapter 1 Setting time for the automatic execution event of built-in powersaving schemes Chapter 2 Set time for 2 kinds of power-supplying mode each.
Under Alarms tab Allows you to activate the low and critical battery alarm events and decide when and how the computer alarms you.
Under Power Meter tab Chapter 1 To show you power-supplying mode and power status of the battery pack.
Under Advanced tab Setting "Always show icon on the taskbar" checked A Power Options icon will show on the taskbar and you can directly double click on the icon to invoke a Power Options Properties window. Setting "Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby" checked You must input your login password when the computer is resumed from standby.
Under Hibernate tab If free space is not enough for the required space, any events with the hibernation scheme cannot be activated to execute. Besides, if "Enable hibernate" is not set checked, the hibernation scheme cannot be set on. Chapter 1 Shows you the information of free disk space and disk space required to hibernate.
Securing your computer To secure your computer against unauthorized access and damage is very important. Let us show you how to do. Securing your computer against unauthorized access Your computer provides 3 password types, different levels of protection to secure your computer system and data against unauthorized access. BIOS password The BIOS password can effectively protect your computer from unauthorized boot and unauthorized access to the BIOS setup utility.
Operation system passwords Reserving backups of your personal data frequently • Backup your data to the secondary logical disk driver (D driver) • Backup your data to a CF card or USB CF disk. Chapter 3 To secure your computer against damage, the first thing you need to do is reserving backups of your personal data frequently.
Recovering your system If unfortunately the operation system of your computer is crashed, you can quickly and easily recover it from: • A hidden partition of built-in hard disk that has stored a pre-installed image of your operation system. • The recovery CDs that also has stored a pre-installed image of your operation system. From a hidden partition of built-in hard disk A copy of pre-installed image is stored in a hidden partition of your hard disk.
Connection through options Chapter 1 Ports and built-in wireless modules allow you to make connections through your options. USB link • For the device that has driver already installed in the computer, just connect the device to the computer. The connected device will be automatically linked and you can access it and other daisy-chained devices. guide you to install the driver that comes with the device. NOTE Double click on the icon of the Safely Remove Hardware shown on the taskbar.
Ethernet link Connect a 10 Base-T Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port to a network jack or hub in your network first. Configuring your connection If it is the first time you connect the computer to an Ethernet, please follow the steps below to configure your connection: 1. Click on [Start menu][Settings][Control panel] to explore Control Panel. 2. Double click on [Network Connections] icon in Control panel window. A Network Connections window appears.
3. Double click on [Local Area Connection]. A Local Area Connection Properties window appears. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 4. Click on [General] tab and refer to Windows XP user's manual to complete the TCP/IP configuration under this tab.
Making connection to an Ethernet If the connection setting configured fits in with the network you wish to link, the link will be self-acting and the services provided to the network members will be activated once the cable is connected. You can double click on [Local Area Connection] icon in Network Connections window again. A Local Area Connection Status window will be invoked for you this time. In Local Area Connection Status window, you can: • Check connection status.
You can set "Shows icon in notification area when connected" checked in Local Area Connection Properties window. An Local Area Connection Status icon will show on the taskbar, and you can directly click on the icon to invoke the Local Area Connection Status window. Chapter 1 NOTE Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Wireless communications through the built-in modules NOTE For better signal quality and management, we recommend not to use GPRS/BT/W-LAN at the same time.
The following steps guide you to turn on and off the power through FlyBook Control Center: 1. Double click on [FlyBook Control Center] icon in system tray. A FlyBook Control Center window appears. 2. Click on module's name or icon to turn on (set checked) and off (set unchecked) the power of a module. Wireless Network Connection Although a peer-to-peer connection is allowed for the computer, for the most part, the computer communicates with an access-point to access resource on or over a wireless network.
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Making connection to a Wireless Network If the power of Wireless Network module is turned on, the computer will automatically seek the preferred networks listed in Preferred Networks and connect to the most preferred one found. The services provided to the network members will be activated once the computer is connected to the network. You can double click on [Wireless Network Connection] icon in Network Connections window again. A Wireless Network Connection Status window will be invoked for you this time.
• Active frequency: 2400~2473 MHz • Number of channels: 11 Chapter 1 • Security: Network name (SSID), Network key (64 bits/128 bits) • Maximum recommended number of computers to be connected over wireless LAN (during ad hoc connection):10 units or less In Wireless Network Connection Properties window, you can set "Shows icon in notification area when connected" checked.
Bluetooth communication (Optional) When the power of Bluetooth module is turned on, the communication starts automatically. You can find a Bluetooth icon, which is blue in color with a white Bluetooth logo insert, in the system tray. NOTE 70 • If the power of Bluetooth module is turned on, but the icon is blue in color with a red Bluetooth logo insert, the communication has not been started yet. Please right-click on the icon and select "Start the Bluetooth Device" to start the communication.
Configuring your connections Chapter 2 Please see Bluetooth Application Note in your Recovery CD to learn how to configure your connections. Chapter 1 The computer connects to different types of Bluetooth-equipped devices via different types of Bluetooth service protocol. All of the connection settings are configured in Bluetooth Configuration window. You can right-click on the Bluetooth icon in system tray and then select [Advanced Configuration] to invoke Bluetooth Configuration window.
Making connections to Bluetooth-equipped devices You can right-click on the Bluetooth icon in system tray and then select [Explore My Bluetooth Places] to explore My Bluetooth Places. Make connections to your Bluetooth-equipped devices in My Bluetooth Places window. Or you can right-click on the Bluetooth icon in system tray and then select [Quick Connect][Service name] to explore a specific connection service. Make connections to the specific type of devices in the explored window.
GPRS communication (Optional) Chapter 1 CAUTION For EMI reasons, The Wireless LAN and GPRS are exclusive. Chapter 2 If the GPRS module is available in your computer, first of all, you must apply for a GPRS account and get a SIM card from the network service provider before use. The SIM card is a key that allows you to connect the computer to a GPRS network. You can access Internet resource via the network. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot before turning on the power of the module.
3. Click on [Advanced] tab and then input an initialization command in the Extra initialization commands input box. 4. Click on [Ok] to close the window. NOTE • The MC388 MODEM is an optional device by your Flybook models. • The Extra initialization command is different from network to network. Get the command from your network service provider. • In Network Connections window, run Create a new connection wizard to create a dial-up connection for GPRS.
Making connection to a GPRS network 1. Click on [GPRS] in Network Connections window. A Connect to GPRS dialogue box appears. Chapter 1 Please follow the steps below to make a GPRS link (If a dial-up connection, named GPRS, is created.): Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 2. Input phone number in Dial-up input box, and then input the user name and password of your account.
3. Click on [Dial] to start the link. If connected, click on [GPRS] again in Network Connections window. A connection status window appears this time. In the status window, you can: • Check connection status. • Stop the connection. NOTE 76 The phone number of dial-up also depends on GPRS network. Get the phone number from your network service provider.
Dial-up link through the built-in MODEM In Networks window, run Create a new connection wizard to create a dial-up connection. If completed, a dial-up entry will show in Networks window. Chapter 2 Making a dial-up link Chapter 1 Configuring your connection Please follow the steps below to make a dial-up link (If a dial-up connection, named Dial-up, is created.): 1. Connect a phone line from the MODEM port to a telephone jack. Chapter 3 2.
PC card connection Windows also supports "plug-and-play" for the PC card connection. If a card is inserted to the PC card slot and Windows cannot find the driver of the card, it will guide you to install a right one. For some device cards, specific application programs are required for the special applications. Please see the instructions of your cards. PC card insertion Insert a card to the PC card slot until it clicks into place. PC card ejection The ejection rod of the slot is push-push type.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5
Under strict test, The Flybook is a sturdy product and you may encounter few problems when using your Flybook is relatively easy to identify and solve. However, you may require service from your network administrator or the manufacturer. This information aims to help you isolate and resolve many straightforward problems by yourself. And it covers the problems you are most likely to encounter.
The Flybook does not start or boot-up Chapter 1 1. If the Power Indicator is not lit, no power is applied to Flybook. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery. 2. If the Flybook is running on battery power which may be at battery low status and cannot to power up the Flybook or it is faulty. 3. If the Flybook is using the AC adapter, check the power source is active from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack or the car’s cigarette lighter.
2. The power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. It has gone into video time-out, standby mode or hibernate mode. You can press any key, move the track-point/ mouse or push power button to turn the display back on. 3. The angle of the display and the brightness levels are not adequate for your lighting conditions. Move the display and press Fn+F1 or Fn+F2 to adjust brightness level until you have visibility. 4. The LCD display has a native resolution of 1024 x 600 (XVGA).
The keyboard or track-point/mouse does not work properly 3. If the keyboard or mouse does not respond on USB or IEEE 1394, to make sure that it is installed properly and the correct software driver for that device is setup. Chapter 3 The PC Card does not seem to work properly Chapter 2 2. It maybe the application has locked out your input device. You must try to restart your system. Chapter 1 1. It maybe the system has gone into Suspend To RAM mode. You can push the Power button to resume the system.
The GPRS/CDMA module does not work properly 1. Make sure the GPRS/CDMA module is available in your Flybook. You have apply for a GPRS/CDMA account and get a SIM card from the network service provider. 2. Make sure the SIM card be inserted into the SIM card slot properly. 3. Make sure the correct software driver be installed and an initialization command be input in the Extra initialization commands input box. The Wireless LAN is unavailable network connection 1.
The touch panel does not work properly Chapter 1 1. If the cursor position dose not correctly match the pen tip position or the first time use the touch, you must calibrate it.Please refer to Calibration your touch panel section. 2. Make sure the touch is not pressed by somethings. Chapter 2 The battery can not charge or work time too short 1. Verify the battery is properly installed and is not too hot or too cold. 3. The installed battery is dead or faulty. You must purchase one and replace it.
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Appendix Appendix
Appendix A Flybook Models The following table shows FlyBook models. They differ from CPU, DRAM and wireless options.
Appendix B Power On Self Test Chapter 1 The following is a list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate. • Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn • nnnn Extended RAM Passed Chapter 2 Extended memory not working or not configured properly.If you have an installed memory upgrade module,verify that the module is properly installed. If it is properly installed, you may want to check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory.
The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard. • Keyboard error Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard. • Keyboard error nn BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key. You may have to replace your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard.
• Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair. • System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP • System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn • nnnn System RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in kilobytes successfully tested. Chapter 5 • System timer error Chapter 4 System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected. This means that there is a fault in your built-in memory.
Appendix C Tested Devices DDR RAM Modules • A-DATA 256M (A-DATA) • Kingmax 256M (Kingmax) • Transcend 256M (Samsung) PCMCIA/CF/CardBus • IBM MicroDrive • Lucent Orinoco WLAN • Socket LP-E 10/100 LAN • Pretec 56K compact Modem • Buffalo AirStation WLI-CF-S11G • Asus wireless WL-100 PCMCIA 802.11b card USB • SanDisk cruzer 128M • Logitech QuickCAM Express • Billionton USB 2.0 card reader • Cypress USB 2.
• Wintek WK-360 USB keyboard • External enclosure Chapter 1 • Juster SP-16050 USB speaker (Philips DSS 330 speaker) • Mitsumi D35GUE USB floppy • Beckin USB mouse Chapter 2 • Intopic USB mouse • Billionton Bluetooth • WLAN PRISM3 IEEE 802.
