Announcement Dialogue Technology Corporation is a registered trademark. Flybook is a trademark of Dialogue Technology Corporation. All trade names referred are the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of respective manufactures or companies. Disclaimer Specifications and information in this document are subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series ..............i Announcement ......................ii Disclaimer........................ ii Copyright ......................... ii About This User's Guide..................ii Table of Contents ..................iv Before You Start .................... 1 Important Cautions ....................1 Warranty ........................1 How to Get Help ...................... 1 Guide ........................
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System Utilities ................... 36 Flybook Control Center ..................36 Doing As the Hot Keys..................36 Changing Display Orientation ................37 PenMount Utility ....................38 Calibrating the Touch-Panel................38 Checking the Positioning of Touch-Panel ............39 Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
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The Modem Does Not Receive or Transmit Properly ......... 54 The Wireless WAN Module Does Not Work Properly......... 54 Cannot Connect to a Wireless LAN..............54 The Touch-Panel Does Not Work Properly............54 Cannot Charge Battery or Losing Power Quickly..........54 Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Risk of explosion if battery is an incorrect type. Dispose used batteries as the instructions state. Warranty The warranties provided by Dialogue Technology Corporation may vary in different areas. Please see the statements in your warranty card. How to Get Help The computer includes the following resources to help you.
Show information or evidence stated on the warranty card to the service center when request service. Also, provide the following information: Problem summary. Steps already taken trying to resolve the problems. Sufficient, free, and safe access rights for running your computer. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Do not press on the back of the display. Do not place the computer on uneven surfaces. Do not turn the hinge in the wrong direction or bend the lid over allowed operational position. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Do not spill water or any liquid on the battery. Avoid heavy shock to the battery. Do not put any heavy objects on the battery. Keep the battery away from children. Periodically calibrate the battery. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Function as left-click button and right-click button Right-cick buttons of Mouse. (x2) Pan button Toggles the panning function on/off. Speaker (x2) Plays sound or voice. Convertible hinge Supports lid and switches the computer to tablet or clamshell mode. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Rear View Item Note Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. Fax/data modem port Connects to a telephone line. (RJ-11) USB port (x2) Connects to USB devices. Ethernet port (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet cable. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
PC card slot Accepts type-I or type-II CardBus PC cards. Strap hole Attaches a carrying strap. Left View Item Note Power button Turns on/off the computer. Accepts SIM card for wireless WAN SIM card slot communication. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
A Glance at Your Flybook Right View Item Note Hard disk bay Houses a hard disk. Stylus pen Houses a stylus pen. compartment Ventilation opening Leads in cool air to keep system cool. Bottom View Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
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Resets main board to its default value (Using a paper Reset switch button clip or similar object to press the recessed reset switch). Battery latches (x2) Secure battery pack. Ventilation opening Leads in cool air to keep system cool. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Display Screen: 8.9-inch LTPS wide-XVGA TFT LCD; displays true color at resolution 1024*600 3D display capability Display output support (to a LCD/CRT monitor or TV) Audio Integrated RealTek ALC202 audio, compliant with AC97 Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Wireless LAN connection (Using built-in 802.11 b/g wireless LAN module) Bluetooth wireless connection (Using built-in Bluetooth 2.0 module (optional)) Wireless WAN dial-up connection (Using built-in wireless WAN module (optional)) Voice communication (Using built-in wireless WAN module (optional)) Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
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Fax (Via built-in V.92 fax/data modem and fax/data modem port) Also called 3G module, Wireless WAN could be an EDGE, CDMA2000, WCDMA or other modules. The computer works according to your module option and what the manufacture has supplied. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
When the computer is in clamshell mode: Open the lid to angle between 85 to 95 degrees. Turn the lid 180 degrees clockwise until it clicks into place and carefully press the lid down. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Do not bend the lid beyond its allowed limit. Do not turn the lid until at the right angle (between 85° to 95°). Do not close the lid until it is clicked into place. Do not slam the lid when closing it. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Lighting when wireless WAN module is turned on. WAN module Bluetooth Lighting when Bluetooth module is turned on. module Caps Lock Lighting when keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. Num Lock Lighting when number lock mode is on. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Two keys are performing Windows-specific functions. Description Windowslogo key on the Start Menu. Certain keys combining with this key will perform Windows shortcuts: + <F1> : Opens “Help and Support Center” + <Tab>: Activates next task button on taskbar. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
An connected VGA display device only An connected video display device only The built-in LCD display screen and the connected display device both The built-in LCD display screen and the connected video display device both. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
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The computer supports OSD (On Screen Display). For example, when Fn + F2 are pressed, the screen displays “Brightness Up”, and the brightness of the screen is increased to the set value. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Mouse focus with the panning function on, pushing track-point forward and backward will scroll the document upward and downward respectively; pushing the track-point left and right will scroll the document left and right accordingly. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
That is, you can use a stylus pen to point, draw or write on it, but it is slow in responding your palm press. To clean touch-panel, use non-ammonia glass cleaner. Spray some cleaner on a cloth or towel and then wipe the surface of panel softly. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Touch [PenMount] icon in taskbar notification area. A pop-up menu appears. Select [Right Button] in the pop-up menu to open Touch Mode Selection window. Click on the Mouse icon in Touch Mode Selection window to switch the mode. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
The touch operation is the same as that of a Mouse right-click button. A hand writing and recognition application, like Microsoft PenNote, is already in your computer. You can use it to input data, especially when the computer is in tablet mode. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Use hot key Fn + ~ (see “Hot Keys” section on page 18) or “TV” icon in Flybook Control Center (see “Flybook Control Center” section on page 36) for display output. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Inputting Sound or Voice from an External Microphone Connect an external microphone to your computer via the microphone-in port. The computer automatically switches the input of sound or voice to the connected microphone and mutes the built-in microphone. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
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Display and Audio Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
4-pin FireWire400 ports transferring data at speed up to 400 Mbp,s and also supports Plug and Play installation. Connect a FireWire-equipped device to one of the ports. The Plug and Play installation feature makes a FireWire connection automatically. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Besides, Windows XP allows users with other connection utilities to make connections. Local Area Network Connection Through the Ethernet controller and Ethernet port (RJ-45), users can connect the computer to a local area network. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Center” section on page 36) to turn on/off wireless LAN module). The driver program will start the connection component, seek the wireless networks automatically, and connect your computer to the best preferred network listed in Preferred Networks. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Windows XP allows you to use other modem dial-up connection utilities. If you have other utilities installed, see their guides or on-line helps to learn how to create and make connections. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
The SIM card slot is push-insert and push-reject. When installing your SIM card: Make sure the gold finger side is put upside down. Check whether the card is fully inserted. Windows XP allows users with other wireless WAN connection utilities. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Flybook Control Center (see “Flybook Control Center” section on page 36) to turn on/off Bluetooth module), the device driver program starts the application automatically. A blue Bluetooth icon with its white logo inside will appear in taskbar notification area. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
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. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
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Connection Options To eject a PC card, push on the tip of the rod with your fingertip, and then push the rod to eject the card. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Double-click [Power Options] and a Power Options Properties window appears. Customize your computer’s power system in this window. Refer to Help and Support Center of Window XP to see ACPI and Power Options if necessary. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
A Flybook Control Center window appears. Click “<<” and “>>” to open/close the extended window. Doing As the Hot Keys Icon Description Click the icon to turn on/off the wireless LAN module. Click the icon to turn on/off Bluetooth module. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
The central bar shows the level. Click the icon to open/close audio system. Changing Display Orientation There are 4 orientations in the display, and you can choose by clicking the relative orientation icon. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Use the stylus pen to touch the guide points one by one precisely until the last check point. Touch the last check point to complete the procedure. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
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 accuracy of positioning the touch-panel. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
In the beginning of boot sequence, when the screen shows “Click mouse or press <Enter> for System Utilities,” do as instructed. A selection list will appear. Select [Launch System Setup] to start PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility. A PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility window will appear for further operation. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Make frequent backups to secure your data. You can backup by following media: Second logical disk drive (D drive). CF cards or CF disks. Recordable compact disks. External hard disks. Networked drives that you have access permissions. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
On the right rear side of your computer is the strap hole used to attach a strap for preventing the computer from unexpected drop. While using the computer in tablet mode, the attached strap is even more significant. To hold the computer only by dragging the strap is improper and dangerous. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Supply the computer with AC power (Strongly recommended. Steady power supply is a necessity). Connect an external USB CD/DVD-ROM drive to your computer. Turn on the computer. Enter into PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility window (see page 40). Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
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Disconnect CD/DVD-ROM drive. 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, make sure the CD/DVD-ROM is bootable. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Enter into Flybook System Recovery window (see page 40). Under Utilities tab, use Battery Calibration button to start calibration procedure. When finished, exit from Flybook System Recovery utility and reboot your computer into Windows XP. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
On the bottom of computer, release the screw fixed on the cover of memory compartment and then pull the cover out. Slightly release two fasteners on SO-DIMM DDR module with your fingertip and take the module out. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Disconnect AC adapter and remove battery pack. 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. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Taking Hard Disk Set Out of the Computer Find out the hard disk’s fixing screw located on the keyboard frame (pointed by an arrow) and then take the screw out. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Take out the two screws fixed on the hard disk set and then separate the hard disk with its cover. Replace the hard disk. Put the replaced hard disk and its cover together and then fix the two screws back. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Check and adjust the lock mechanism of flat cable connector. Make sure it is in fully released condition. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
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3 fix holes in the bottom inner side of keyboard compartment. Place the keyboard down and gently and evenly click it into 3 latches along the top side with your fingers. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
1394 ports, make sure it is on and bootable media have been inserted. The Screen Is Blank or the Display Is Abnormal The computer may be set to an external display device only. Press Fn and ~ Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
The card may be installed while the system is busy and the system cannot detect the card. Close all applications, restart the computer, and try to use the PC card again. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
Cannot Charge Battery or Losing Power Quickly Verify that the battery is properly installed and it is not too hot or too cold. Calibrate battery. The installed battery may be dead or faulty. Replace it with a new one. Dialogue Flybook V2/V3 Series User’s Guide...
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