Dialogue Flybook V33i Series User’s Guide Dialogue Technology Corporation. Copyright © 2005 - 2006 . All Rights Reserved. Revision: 1.0 Oct. 2005 Service website: http://www.dialogue.com.
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iv Table of Contents Dialogue Flybook V33i Series....................................................................... i Announcement ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ii Disclaimer .................................................................................................
v Power management.................................................................................... 33 System utilities ........................................................................................... 34 Flybook Control Center.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1 Before you start Before you start Important cautions z The computer has been 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 44 in advance and do as the section say. The standard warranty does not cover any damage due to the improper operation. z Wireless communication is prohibited in the aircraft. Make sure all modules are turned off while using the computer during your flight.
2 Before you start When your computer is ready for use and running, click [Flybook Control Center] icon in taskbar notification area. A pop-up menu appears. Click [Flybook Help] in the pop-up menu to open Flybook Online Help. z Help and Support Center of Windows XP: Helps you to use and troubleshoot Windows XP operating system and your computer. When the computer is ready for use and running, click [Start] in taskbar and then click [Help and Support] to open Help and Support Center of Window XP.
3 Before you start Remember to backup or secure your 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 are varied from countries to countries or regions to regions. Please see your warranty card to get further information about service in your area. Care tips Knowing basic care tips can avoid your computer from improper use and accidental damage.
4 Before you start operational positions. 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 Only the stylus pen comes along with the computer can be used 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.
5 A glance at your Flybook computer A glance at your Flybook computer Front view # Item Note 1 Battery bay Houses a 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-click buttons (x2) 5 Pan button Toggles on/off the panning function. 6 Speakers (x2) Plays sound or voice. 7 Convertible hinge Supports lid and enables you to turn the computer to tablet mode or clamshell mode.
6 A glance at your Flybook computer # 9 Item Note Magnetic lid switch Automatically turns off the display screen while the lid is closed in clamshell mode. (hidden inside) 10 LCD display screen and touch-panel 11 Microphone 12 LED indicators The computer’s display screen and touch input device. Inputs sound and voice. Shows lock status of keyboard’s caps lock and number lock functions, and running status of key parts and subsystems.
7 A glance at your Flybook computer # Item Note 7 Video output port Connects to a video display device. 8 FireWire(IEEE 1394) port (x2) 9 Microphone-in port 10 Earphone/line-out port 11 PC card slot Accepts type-I or type-II CardBus PC cards. 12 Strap hole Attaches a carrying strap. Supports NTSC/PAL format. Connects to devices that have FireWire interfaces. Connects to an external microphone. Connects to an earphone or external speaker.
8 A glance at your Flybook computer # Item Note 1 Hard disk bay Houses a hard disk. 2 Stylus pen compartment 3 Ventilation opening Houses a stylus pen. Enables cool air in to keep system cool. Bottom view # Item 1 System memory compartment Note Houses system memory.
9 A glance at your Flybook computer # Item Note 2 Reset switch button Resets main board to its factory default value (use a paper clip or similar object to press the recessed reset switch). 3 Battery latches (x2) Secures battery pack. 4 Ventilation opening Enables cool air in to keep system cool.
10 Features Features Processor z Intel Pentium M / Celeron M; the frequency of processor applied on FlyBook V33i series may vary and the user is recommended to check it by looking at the label on the bottom of 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.
11 Features 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 Earph
12 Features z Voice communication (By using built-in wireless WAN module (optional)) z Fax (Through built-in V.92 fax/data modem and fax/data modem port) Wireless WAN module is also called 3G module. It could be an EDGE, CDMA2000, WCDMA or other module. Only the select model could have the module installed inside. What the computer will have depends on your option and what the manufacture may supply.
13 Convertible lid and working mode Convertible lid and working mode The computer's lid can be turned 180 degrees clockwise and counterclockwise. This smart design makes the computer capable of working in 2 modes, clamshell mode and tablet mode. In clamshell mode, the lid is not turned and the computer is used just like a notebook computer; when the lid is turned 180 degrees clockwise and latched, the computer is in tablet mode. It is used just like a tablet PC.
14 Convertible lid and working mode Turning to clamshell mode When the computer is in tablet mode: 3 Lift the lid up at an angle between 85 to 95 degrees. 4 Turn the lid 180 degrees counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Do not bend lid beyond its allowed positions. Do not turn lid if it has not been opened at the right angle (between 85° to 95°). Do not close lid when it has not been clicked into place. Do not slam lid when closing it.
15 LED indicators LED indicators The computer has several LED indicators that show system status. # 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 are available in your computer. All make the computer easy for use. Combined with 2 working modes, the computer can be used in almost all operational conditions, no matter what posture you are in—sitting, standing or walking.
17 Prompt-to-play user’s interface Key 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 When scroll-lock is on, pressing up or down arrow keys will scroll display one line up or down respectively.
19 Prompt-to-play user’s interface Key Description Fn + F6 Increases the volume of audio system. Fn + F7 Opens/closes audio system. Fn + F8 Turns on/off wireless LAN module. Fn + F9 Turns on/off wireless WAN module. Fn + F10 Turns on/off Bluetooth module. Double pressed Fn Wakes up system from suspend mode. The functions that hot keys can perform can also use icons in Flybook Control Center (See page 34) to perform them.
20 Prompt-to-play user’s interface Track-point The track-point is a capacitive pointing device which moves Mouse cursor. When you put force on the top of the track-point with your fingertip, the Mouse cursor will move. The direction and speed of cursor movement depends on the direction you push and the amount of force you use. Using more force causes the cursor to move faster. Besides, the track-point supports: z Double-pressing operation: Functions like double-click operation of Mouse left-click button.
21 Prompt-to-play user’s interface Touch-panel Touch-panel is a pen-based input and pointing device, which is mainly used in tablet mode to operate your computer. The touch-panel embedded in your computer is a pressure- sensitive but palm-rejected type. You can use a stylus pen to point, draw or write on it, but it is not easy to react on the press of your palm. To clean touch-panel, use any 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 a procedure to adjust the cursor position on the screen relative to the pen tip position. You need to calibrate your touch-panel when: z The touch-panel is used for the first time. z The cursor position does not correctly match the pen tip position. z The system image is restored again. To calibrate your touch-panel, see “PenMount utility“ section on page 36.
23 Prompt-to-play user’s interface Touch operation in general touch mode The following is a brief introduction: z Pointing touch panel will move Mouse cursor to the touched point. z When the pointed place is an entry, the entry will get keyboard cursor focus. z When an icon or item is pointed, it will get Mouse focus. z Single or double pointing a task icon or item will run the task. z Pen dragging functions like Mouse dragging.
24 Prompt-to-play user’s interface Outputting display to a VGA display device 8 Connect a VGA display device such as VGA monitor, digital projector to your computer through the VGA output port (D-sub15). 9 Use hot key Fn + ~ (see “Hot keys” section on page 18) or “LCD” icon in Flybook Control Center (see “Flybook Control Center” section on page 34) to output display. Outputting display to a video display device 10 Connect a video display device such as TV to your computer through the video output port.
25 Prompt-to-play user’s interface Dialogue Flybook V33i Series User’s Guide
26 Connection through options Connection through options Several powerful built-in communication devices are available in your computer. By using Windows XP’s plug and play components or connection components, or other connection utilities, you can connect your computer to peripheral devices, computers, networks or the Internet, to gain access to resources and functionality, or to communicate with your friends, co-workers and the rest of the world, no matter where you are physically located.
27 Connection through options Network and Internet connection Windows XP already has a network and Internet connection suite installed for you to create connection components on the built-in devices and make connections. This suite has a Network Connections panel to control all connection activities. You can create, configure, store, use, and monitor components from within it. To get into Network Connections panel: 12 Click [Start][Settings][Control Panel] to explore Control Panel.
28 Connection through options configured at the time that the system was installing. And it’s always active for making connection while the computer is running. Once a connection is established, you will find the icon of the component shows “connected” in Network Connections panel. You can click the icon to open its connection status window to check connection status, enable and disable the connection or open its connection properties window to configure this connection component.
29 Connection through options Modem dial-up connection By using the built-in fax/data modem module, you can connect your computer to a remote computer, a remote network or the Internet. Before making a dial-up connection, you must create a connection component on the fax/data modem module and on your dialing profile for your connection. More than one component can be created for different connection purpose. To create modem dial-up connection components: 19 Enter into Network Connections panel.
30 Connection through options To create a wireless WAN dial-up connection component: 23 Enter into Network Connections panel. 24 Use “Create A New Connection” wizard to create a wireless WAN connection component. When a component is created, an icon of the component will be shown in the panel. To make a wireless WAN connection: 25 Insert a SIM card to SIM card slot 26 Turn on the wireless WAN module. When the module is turned on, it will seek your operator’s network and register to it.
31 Connection through options z LAN access z Synchronization and PIM data exchange z Printing z Human interface device (Keyboard, Mouse) connection z Faxing z Connecting a headset z Audio distribution z …… A Bluetooth utility, such as IVT BlueSoleil, has been installed in your computer. When the Bluetooth module is turned on, the device driver program starts the application automatically. A blue Bluetooth icon with white Bluetooth logo inside will appear in taskbar notification area.
32 Connection through options To use other fax applications, see their guides or on-line helps. PC card connection The PC card slot accepts any CardBus type I and type II data and device cards, including memory cards, CF disks, modem cards, wireless LAN module cards, etc. Windows XP also supports Plug and Play installation for PC card connections. To install a PC card, insert a card into the PC card slot until it clicks into place.
33 Power management 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 you a Power Options utility to customize the computer’s power system. To start Power Options utility, follow the steps below: 28 Click [Start][Settings][Control panel] to explore Control Panel.
34 System utilities System utilities Flybook Control Center Flybook Control Center is a system utility that allows you to do the following: z Perform the same functions as the hot keys do: It benefits you to use these specific system functions in tablet mode. z Change display orientation: While using the computer in tablet mode, it can easily help you to change the display orientation. z Start PenMount utility: Do things with your touch operation. z View health information of your system.
35 System utilities Icon 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 enter into Suspend to RAM mode (Depending on the settings in Power Options).
36 System utilities PenMount utility PenMount utility is mainly used to calibrate the touch-panel and to check the positioning of touch-panel is correct or not. Click [PenMount] icon in Flybook Control Center to start PenMount utility. Once the PenMount utility is started, a PenMount Control Panel window appears to allow you to do things with your touch operation. Calibrating the touch-panel Under Calibrate tab, choose standard or advanced calibration procedure to calibrate your touch-panel.
37 System utilities 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 positioning of your touch-panel is correct or not.
38 System utilities Flybook System Recovery utility Flybook System Recovery utility can help you to do the following: z Restore system to factory default one from the hidden partition of hard disk. z Restore MBR (Master Boot Record). z Calibrate batteries. Follow the steps below to start the utility: 33 34 Turn on your computer. In the beginning of boot sequence, when the screen shows “Hit F9, …..”, press function key F9 to start the utility.
39 Securing your computer Securing your computer Securing your computer against unauthorized access There are two protections that you can apply to secure your 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: 38 Turn on your computer.
40 Securing your computer Attaching a strap The strap hole, which is on the right rear side of your computer, is used to attach a strap to prevent the computer from accidental drop. While using the computer in tablet mode, the attached strap becomes much more helpful. To catch the computer only by dragging the strap is improper. It is very dangerous.
41 Restoring your system Restoring your system You have two ways to restore your computer’s system. Restoration is required when: z The system becomes corrupt. z The computer has a new hard disk installed. After restoring, your system will become manufacture’s default settings. 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 image.
42 Restoring your system 57 When finished, reboot your computer and enter into BIOS setup utility again to change the boot priority. Select “IDE Hard Drive…” to be the first one. 58 Disconnect CD/DVD-ROM drive. 59 Exit from the utility with saving to reboot your computer into Windows. Not every kind of external CD/DVD-ROM drive can support boot function. Before use, check whether your CD/DVD-ROM is a bootable one or not.
43 Calibrating the battery Calibrating the battery Periodically calibrate battery can prolong battery life. Follow the steps below to calibrate your batteries: 60 Supply the computer with AC power. 61 Turn on the computer. 62 Enter into Flybook System Recovery window (see page 38). 63 Under Utilities tab, use Battery Calibration button to start calibration procedure. 64 If finished, exit from Flybook System Recovery utility and reboot your computer into Windows XP.
44 Changing parts Changing parts The computer has been designed to allow users to change 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 the improper operation. Please refer to “Features” section on page 10 to see the specifications of system memory and hard disk drive. Changing system memory 65 Disconnect AC adapter and remove battery pack.
45 Changing parts 68 Insert your SO-DIMM DDR module into SO-DIMM socket and push the module down until two fasteners click into place. 69 Replace the cover of memory compartment and then fix the screw back. Changing hard disk Removing keyboard 70 Disconnect AC adapter and remove battery pack. 71 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.
46 Changing parts 73 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 74 Find out the hard disk’s fixing screw located on the keyboard frame (pointed by an arrow) and then take the screw out.
47 Changing parts 76 Place your computer down on the table. Disassembling and reassembling hard disk set 77 Take out the two screws fixed on the hard disk set and then separate the hard disk and hard disk cover. 78 Replace the hard disks. Put the replaced hard disk and hard disk cover together and then fix two screws back. Installing hard disk set back into the computer 79 Again, hold the base’s left side of the computer with your left hand and gently tilt the computer towards.
48 Changing parts Installing keyboard back to the computer 83 Put the keyboard down on the top cover, move it forwards until the top side stopped by the lid, and then adjust its location until the flat cable and flat cable connector are aligned. 84 Check and adjust the lock mechanism of flat cable connector. Make sure it is in fully released condition. 85 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.
49 Changing parts Dialogue Flybook V33i Series User’s Guide
50 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The information listed below will help you to isolate and resolve your computer’s problems that you are most likely to encounter. If you have tried out the suggested solutions, please retrieve the service website to get service information or contact your local service center. Basic identifying procedure for your problems Follow the steps below to identify your problems: 87 Turn off the computer.
51 Troubleshooting z The power management system might have automatically blanked the screen to save power, and has gone into 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 may not be 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.
52 Troubleshooting The Modem does not receive or transmit properly z Make sure the telephone line is firmly connected and there is 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 the wireless WAN module is available in your computer.
