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Dialogue Flybook V5 User’s Manual Model No. V5W1BB (without 3G) V5W1BBHA (with 3G) Dialogue Technology Corporation Copyright 2006-2007. All Rights Reserved Version 1.0, Dec. 2006...
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Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. (Special Interest Group). The Bluetooth trademark is owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA. BlueSoleil is a trademark of IVT Corporation. Dialogue Technology Corporation is a registered trademark. FlyBook is a trademark of the Dialogue Technology Corporation.
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ii — there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
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— iii Battery caution Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. About this manual This User’s Manual provides information to help you operate and get the most from your V5 Flybook.
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iv — Safety Information The V5 Flybook has been designed and tested to meet the most recent stan- dards of safety in notebook technology equipment. To ensure safe use of the V5 Flybook, refer to the following safety instructions and any caution or warn- ing messages on the equipment or in the user manual.
— iii Table of Contents Getting started with the V5 Flybook - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Taking a tour of the V5 Flybook ......2 Front-left view ................
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iv — Connecting a microphone ............. 27 Connecting USB devices ......29 Connecting an external display ..... . . 30 Using an ExpressCard .
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— v Caring for your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 52 Things not to do with your computer ....52 Cleaning the computer .
Getting started with the V5 Flybook Congratulations on purchasing the V5 Flybook! The V5 is a pow- erful mobile computer which per- forms dual duty as a notebook or tablet PC. Advanced networking features include WLAN, WWAN, Bluetooth, and even an internal modem.
2 — Getting started with the V5 Flybook Taking a tour of the V5 Flybook This section describes the major components of your new V5 Flybook. Front-left view 12 15 1. S TATUS • These LEDs display when the AC is connected, when the HDD is being accessed, or when the WWAN, WLAN, or Bluetooth is acti- vated.
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Taking a tour of the V5 Flybook — 3 3. S CROLL BAR • This bar enables you to scroll up and down in web pages or word processing software. Refer to “About the V5 Flybook input devices” on page 19 for more information. 4.
4 — Getting started with the V5 Flybook 15. S TYLUS • Use the stylus in place of the mouse to interact with the V5 Flybook. Rear view 1. RJ-11 MODEM JACK • Connect a phone line to this jack to use the internal modem. 2.
LED descriptions — 5 LED descriptions 1. B ATTERY • (No AC adapter connected) • Green: The battery is in use and has more than 10% capacity. • Blinking red: The battery has less than 10% capacity. • (AC adapter connected) •...
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6 — Getting started with the V5 Flybook UM LOCK • Lights when the numeric keypad is enabled. 7. C APS LOCK • Lights when Caps Lock mode is enabled. When enabled you can type alphabetic characters without holding the Shift key.
Using the battery — 7 Using the battery When your V5 Flybook ships, the battery is not installed. You can begin using your V5 immediately with the AC adapter connected, while charging the battery at the same time. Using the battery lock There are two latches for securing the battery in place: the battery lock (A) and the battery release (B).
8 — Getting started with the V5 Flybook Installing the battery 1. Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position 2. Align the guides on the sides of the battery with the guides in the bay and then install the battery. 3.
Charging the battery — 9 Charging the battery The first time you charge the battery, you should charge it for eight hours. Thereafter, the standard charging time is about three hours. To charge the bat- tery, install it in the computer (see “Installing the battery” on page 8) and then connect the AC adapter (see “Connecting the AC adapter”...
10 — Getting started with the V5 Flybook Adjusting display characteristics This section describes how to change display characteristics such as the orien- tation, resolution and color, and brightness. Changing the display orientation The V5 Flybook enables you to change the display orientation for optimum viewing.
Adjusting display characteristics — 11 Changing the display resolution and color You can change the display resolution and color for optimum view quality. Click start | Settings | Control Panel, and then double-click the Display icon. The display properties screen appears. Drag this slider to change the display resolution.
12 — Getting started with the V5 Flybook Changing the display brightness Change the display brightness to conserve power when running on batteries. ANUALLY CHANGING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS F1 key F2 key Pause Break Prt Sc SysRq NumLK Scr Lk Scr Lk &...
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Adjusting display characteristics — 13 BOUT THE AUTOMATIC SENSOR The automatic sensor detects ambient light and Light sensor reduces or increases the screen brightness for opti- mal viewing. Press Fn + A to enable or disable the automatic light sensor.
14 — Getting started with the V5 Flybook Using the swivel screen Your V5 display can be adjusted vertically on the rear support and can also be rotated and closed to use the V5 Flybook as a tablet PC. Take care when adjusting the display not to twist AUTION or force the display to an extreme angle.
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Using the swivel screen — 15 2. Tilt the display forwards until it is vertical. 3. Twist the display clockwise 180 degrees. AUTION NOT twist the display counter- clockwise. You will damage the LCD display.
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16 — Getting started with the V5 Flybook 4. Flip the screen down as shown. The V5 Flybook can now be used as a tablet PC.
Using the fingerprint reader — 17 Using the fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader allows you to control access to your computer. To enroll your finger: 1. Click start | All Programs | Fingerprint Application Suite | PCA250 | First-time Wizard. You are prompted for your user password: 2.
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18 — Getting started with the V5 Flybook 4. Place the tip of your finger above the fingerprint reader. 5. Press your finger down evenly on the reader, then in one smooth action swipe your finger across the reader. Repeat fingerprint enrollment as prompted in the Wizard.
About the V5 Flybook input devices — 19 Using V5 Flybook input devices The V5 Flybook incorporates several ways to interact with the operating sys- tem. The V5 has a keyboard that emulates a standard keyboard with the addi- tion of Fn hotkeys. The easy to use Intelligent Stickpointer enables you to perform the same function as a mouse or touchpad.
20 — Using V5 Flybook input devices Using the Intelligent Stickpointer The Intelligent Stickpointer consists of a stick and two sets of dual click-buttons located on the left and right side above the keyboard. Press the button in the direction that you want the cursor to move. Each set of buttons emulates a left and right button on a standard mouse.
Using the Stylus — 21 Using the Stylus The stylus enables you to interact with the V5 Flybook as you would with paper and pen. You can navigate the OS, write, and draw on the screen. Using the PenMount utility The PenMount utility enables you to configure settings for when you use the stylus.
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22 — Using V5 Flybook input devices Draw Click this tab to open a drawing utility. Multiple Monitors Click this tab to configure the V5 PenMount for use with multiple monitors.
Using the Stylus — 23 Option Click Option to configure PenMount options. About Click this tab to view the PenMount utility version and company information. Calibrating the stylus for the first time Before using the stylus with the V5 Flybook, you should first calibrate the dis- play.
24 — Using V5 Flybook input devices Using the Keyboard The V5 keyboard emulates a standard-sized computer keyboard by incorporat- ing function keys, a numeric keypad, and the Fn key. Using function (Fn) keys Using function keys is a quick way to carry out commands or enable features on your computer.
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Using the Keyboard — 25 • Fn + F5: Puts the computer in hibernation mode. • Fn + F6: Decreases the volume. • Fn + F7: Increases the volume. • Fn + F8: Mutes/enables the volume. • Fn + F9: Enables or disables the built-in wireless wide area network- ing (WWAN) feature.
26 — Using V5 Flybook input devices Using the numeric keypad The keyboard has an embedded numeric keyboard. When you enable it, the Num Lock LED lights. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Num Lk. The numpad num- bers are printed larger in the illustration for your con- venience.
Connecting audio devices — 27 Connecting devices This section covers peripheral devices that you can use with the V5. Connecting audio devices Your computer has a built-in microphone and speaker. You can also connect an external microphone and headset. Connecting an earphone Connect speakers or head- phones to the headphone jack.
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28 — Connecting devices The Realtek Sound Manager automatically opens allowing you to configure audio devices. The built-in speakers and microphone are automati- cally disabled when you connect external speakers or a microphone.
Connecting USB devices — 29 Connecting USB devices There are two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on the V5 Flybook. You can connect USB devices such as printers or flash drives to either connector. Be sure the USB icon on the connector is facing AUTION downwards as shown below.
30 — Connecting devices Connecting an external display You can connect an external monitor, projector or LCD to your computer with a resolution up to 1800 x 1440. Check the user manual of the display to be sure it supports this resolution. You can permanently damage a display if it does AUTION not support the resolution that your computer is set to.
Using an ExpressCard — 31 Using an ExpressCard You can use 34 mm-wide and 54 mm-wide ExpressCards with your V5 Flybook. AUTION • Read the user guide that came with your ExpressCard before installing the card in the computer. • Do not install or remove an ExpressCard when the com- puter is in standby or hibernate mode.
32 — Connecting devices 2. Remove the “dummy” card from the slot. 3. Insert the ExpressCard into the slot. Removing an ExpressCard: 1. Click Safely Remove Hardware in the taskbar. 2. Select the card and click Stop. 3. Remove the card when prompted.
Connecting to a TV — 33 Connecting to a TV You can connect a TV to the V5 Flybook to use as an external monitor. 1. Plug the 3.5 mm TV cable into the TV cable jack at the rear of the V5 Flybook.
34 — Using the V5 Using the V5 About Windows XP and Vista The V5 Flybook comes with either Windows® XP™ Home Edition or Win- dows® Vista™. Windows XP Windows XP is a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface.
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About Windows XP and Vista — 35 - XPS OCUMENT NTERCHANGE ORMAT Vista supports the XML Paper Specification (XPS) document format. XPS pro- vides a way for digital signatures and digital rights to be applied to documents. XPS also keeps the page layout intact from computer to computer, similar to Adobe's PDF format.
36 — Using the V5 Flybook control center The 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. Opening the control center 1.
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Flybook control center — 37 2. Click the arrow buttons to open the side panels. Function pane Move the pointer over the buttons on the Control Center panel; the function of the button is described in the Function pane (1). For example, if you move the pointer over the WiFi button in the center of the panel, the message Turn on/off the WiFi module appears in the Function pane.
38 — Using the V5 Using GPS The V5 Flybook features 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 any- where on earth to within a few meters.
Before you go online — 39 Securing your system Before you go online Connecting your computer to the Internet opens the way to potential threats such as viruses and spyware. To best secure your computer purchase security software (or download it from a secure system), and then install it on your com- puter before you connect it to the Internet.
40 — Securing your system Installing a firewall A firewall protects your computer by blocking or allowing traffic between your computer and the Internet. Windows has a built-in firewall that helps to protect your computer. For better security, purchase a router that has a built-in firewall. You can also download free firewall software on the Internet.
Connecting LAN — 41 Networking your computer Your computer 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 computer. Connecting LAN This section describes how to set up a local area network (LAN).
42 — Networking your computer If DHCP is enabled, then your router assigns IP addresses automatically. You should enable DHCP during the initial Windows setup. Setting up a wired connection Wired connections are more secure and more stable than wireless connec- tions.
Setting up wireless connections — 43 Setting up wireless connections This section describes how to set up a wireless lan (WLAN) Setting up a WLAN connection Use your computer’s built-in wireless LAN module to access your home or office network. The wireless LAN module is powered by the Intel® PROSet/Wireless utility.
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44 — Networking your computer 2. Click the WiFi button The Intel(R) PROSet wireless module automatically scans for available networks. Alternatively, press Fn + F9 to enable the wireless LAN. The WiFi On sign appears briefly. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to access a network. Click Help in the Intel®...
Setting up wireless connections — 45 Setting up a wireless WAN (WWAN) connection A WWAN differs from a WLAN in that WWAN uses cellular carriers for trans- mission of data. Also called “wireless broadband” or “broadband wireless,” WWANs use cellular towers to transmit a wireless signal over a range of sev- eral miles to a mobile device compared to wireless WiFi LANs (WLANs), which span only a few hundred feet and generally to only stationary devices.
46 — Networking your computer Using the built-in Bluetooth module Your computer has a built-in Bluetooth module and is already installed with the IVT BlueSoleil utility. Bluetooth wireless technology allows communication between your computer and other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices such as cellphones, printers, and keyboards.
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Setting up wireless connections — 47 3. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar or click start | All Programs | IVT BlueSoleil | BlueSoleil to open the IVT BlueSoleil program. BlueSoleil helps you to configure and interact with Bluetooth devices. Click Help on the menu bar for more information on how to use BlueSoleil.
48 — Networking your computer Using the 3.5G module The evolution of cellular communication systems is commonly known by 1G, 2G and 3G designations. 3G is designed for high-speed data transmission such as VoIP. The 3.5 module enables you to conduct voice communications with your V5 Flybook.
Using the built-in modem — 49 Using the built-in Webcam Your computer features a built-in Webcam that is already set up and ready to use. Use your Webcam to make live video calls and keep in touch with friends and family. APTURING VIDEO 1.
50 — Ergonomics Ergonomics Ergonomics is the science of equipment design, particularly for working situa- tions, with the intention of reducing discomfort. Ergonomic products, such as keyboards or mice, are designed to blend smoothly with your actions. When using your computer try to develop good habits such as the following: •...
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Using the built-in modem — 51 • Sit up straight, with your shoulders back in a relaxed position. • Adjust your chair so that your thighs are parallel to the floor. • When typing keep your arms, hands, and wrists relaxed and horizontal; type gently and do not rest your palms on the computer.
52 — Caring for your computer Caring for your computer After you unpack your computer, store the packing materials in case you want to ship the computer or if you have to return it for servicing. Your notebook computer is a precision instrument that should be handled with care.
Cleaning the computer — 53 Cleaning the computer Before cleaning the computer, turn it off, unplug ARNING the ac adapter, and then remove the battery. Wipe the display with a clean soft cloth. If you use a mild glass cleaner to clean the display, spray a little on the cloth and then wipe the display.
BIOS on your computer. New BIOS may provide support for new peripherals, improvements in performance or fixes for known bugs. To download firmware: 1. Go to http://www.dialogue.com.tw. 2. Click Download | Software or Firmware. 3. Download the firmware for the model of computer you have.
The Main BIOS menu — 55 The Main BIOS menu In the Main menu you can make the following changes: YSTEM Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The for- mat is hour, minute, second. Insert the appropriate information. Use the Tab or Shift + Tab keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.
56 — The BIOS setup utility The Advanced menu Select the item from the menu bar to display the following menu: The Intel menu Select the item from the menu bar to display the following menu:...
The Security menu — 57 The Security menu Select the item from the menu bar to display the following menu: The Boot menu Select the item from the menu bar to display the following menu:...
58 — The BIOS setup utility The Exit menu After you finish making changes to the BIOS use the Exit menu to close the BIOS setup and restart your system. Select the item from the menu bar to dis- play the following menu: To exit BIOS Setup without saving your changes, select Exit Discarding Changes and press Enter.
Tips for troubleshooting — 59 Troubleshooting and specifications Tips for 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 non-defective 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.
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60 — Troubleshooting and specifications HE DISPLAY SCREEN IS DARK 1. Adjust the screen brightness. 2. Make sure that the computer is not in suspend mode. N 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.
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General hardware problems — 61 3. The angle of the display and the brightness level is inadequate for the ambient lighting. Adjust the display angle and press Fn + F2 or Fn + F3 to adjust the brightness level. 4. The LCD screen has a default resolution of 1280 x 768 (WXGA). If you set the resolution lower than this, the screen expands to fill the display.
62 — Troubleshooting and specifications nection). Also, check the wave condition in the Wireless Network Connection Status window. 3. Check if the wireless LAN module is turned on. Verify that Disable Radio is not checked in the Network setting window. 4.
Index — 65 Index cleaning computer, computer iii, 52 caring for, ac adapter, connect, cleaning, audio device, connect, computer specifications, connect audio device, external display, headset, microphone, battery USB device, charge, connect ac adapter, charging time, install, locks, remove, BIOS access, display advanced menu,...
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66 — Index types, LED description, fingerprint reader, using, fingerprint, enroll, firewall, install, network firmware, update, determine IP address, Flybook control center wired setup, description, wireless setup, open, use, front-left view, rear view remove battery, install ExpressCard, battery, resolution display, firewall, spyware blocker, install ExpressCard,...
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Index — 67 tips, update BIOS firmware, USB device, connect, using Bluetooth, fn keys, function keys, numeric keypad, Webcam, using fingerprint reader, view front-left, rear view, Webcam capturing video, enable, launching messenger, using,...
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68 — Index FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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