Dialogue Flybook VM User manual

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Copyright and safety notices
Please read this section before using your computer. Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under
international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the
material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the manufac-
turer.
Copyright 2006 Dialogue Technology Corporation
Version 1.0, July 2006
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer
makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifi-
cally disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular pur-
pose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make
changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to
notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark recognition
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. Windows is a registered trade-
mark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective own-
ers and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, 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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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufac-
turer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
FCC caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunc-
tion with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC radiation exposure statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance
of 20 cm (8 inches) between the radiator and your body.
Class 1 laser product caution
Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Power safety
• Only use the supplied power cord.
• Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will
not be in the way of foot traffic.

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Table of Contents
Getting started with the VM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front-left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LED descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charging the battery ....................................................................... 6
Using the battery lock..................................................................... 6
Installing the battery ....................................................................... 7
Removing the battery...................................................................... 7
Connecting the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the keyboard and touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using function (Fn) keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windows keys and other keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Connecting audio devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting an external display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Flybook control center - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Opening the control center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Securing your system - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Before you go online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Install a firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Install spyware blocker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Networking your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Determining IP address settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting up a wired connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting up a wireless connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the built-in Bluetooth module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the built-in Webcam - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Ergonomics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
Caring for your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30
Things not to do with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The BIOS setup utility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32
Accessing the BIOS setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Updating the BIOS firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Main BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The Advanced menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The Intel menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
The Boot menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
The Exit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Troubleshooting and specifications - - - - - - - - - - 37
Tips for troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Identifying problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
General hardware problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Having the VM serviced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Index - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43

Getting started with the VM
About this manual
This User’s Manual provides information to help you operate and get the most
from your computer. Read the Quick Start Guide to quickly set up and begin
using your computer.
Please read “Copyright and safety notices” on page i before using your com-
puter.
Front-left view
1. STEREO MICROPHONE
• Use the built-in stereo microphone for recording sound, and video-
conferencing with friends.
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2. POWER BUTTON
• Press and hold the power button for two seconds to turn on the com-
puter.
3. TOUCHPAD AND TOUCHPAD BUTTONS
• Use the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen. The touchpad
and the touchpad buttons have functions similar to a mouse.
4. FINGERPRINT READER
• When you set up fingerprint authentication, you can use the finger-
print reader to turn on the computer.
5. HEADPHONE JACK
• Connect headphones or external speakers to the headphone jack.
6. MICROPHONE JACK
• Connect a microphone to the microphone jack.
7. ETHERNET CONNECTOR
• Connect the computer to your home or office network (LAN) with the
Ethernet connector.
8. USB CONNECTORS
• Connect USB devices such as printers or flash drives to the USB
connectors.
9. MONITOR (VGA) CONNECTOR
• Connect an external display or projector to the monitor connector.
10. AC POWER CONNECTOR
• Connect the AC adapter to this connector.
11. AIR VENT
• Air vents help to prevent the interior of the computer from overheat-
ing. Do not block the air vents.
12. SPEAKERS
• Stereo speakers are built in to the computer.
13. WIRELESS OFF
• Wireless transmission uses power. Use this button to disable the
wireless feature of your computer to save power or when instructed
to do so, for example on an aircraft.

Right view — 3
14. CAMERA
• Use the built-in camera for videoconferencing with friends.
Right view
1. DVD/CD-RW COMBO DRIVE
• Playback your favorite DVDs or burn CDs on the combo drive.
2. DVD/CD-RW LED
• Flashes when the combo drive is accessed.
3. DVD/CD-RW EJECT BUTTON
• Press to eject the drive tray.
4. EMERGENCY EJECT HOLE
• Insert a straightened paper clip to eject the drive tray when the com-
puter is turned off.
5. EXPRESSCARD SLOT
• Install an ExpressCard in the ExpressCard slot.
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4 — Getting started with the VM
LED descriptions
1. BATTERY
(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)
• Blinking green: The battery is charging.
• Green: The battery is charged.
• Red: The battery has a problem and cannot be charged. Return the
battery to your reseller for servicing.
2. HARD DRIVE
• Red: The hard drive is being accessed.
3. WIRELESS LAN
• Off: The wireless LAN module is turned off.
• On: The wireless LAN module is turned on.
• Blinking: Data is being transmitted or received.
NOTE:If no battery is installed, then the battery LED is
always off.
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4. WIRELESS WAN
• Off: The wireless WAN module is turned off.
• On: The wireless WAN module is turned on.
• Blinking: Data is being transmitted or received.
5. BLUETOOTH
• Slow blinking: The Bluetooth module is on standby.
• Fast blinking: Data is being transmitted or received.
6. NUM LOCK
• Lights when the numeric keypad is enabled.
7. CAPS LOCK
• Lights when Caps Lock mode is enabled. When enabled you can
type alphabetic characters without holding the Shift key.
8. CAMERA
• Lights when the built-in Web camera is turned on.
NOTE:The wireless WAN module is available only on some
VM models.
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Using the battery
When your computer ships, the battery is not installed. You can begin using
your computer immediately with the AC adapter connected, while charging the
battery at the same time.
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 7) and then
connect the AC adapter (see “Connecting the AC adapter” on page 8).
Using the battery lock
There are two latches for securing the battery in place: the battery lock (A) and
the battery release (B).
The battery lock must be manually closed. The battery release is spring loaded
and closes automatically when you insert the battery.
CAUTION:Always close the battery lock after inserting the
battery. If the battery lock is not closed, the battery could fall
out when carrying the computer and cause injury or damage
the battery.
(A)
(B)

Using the battery — 7
Installing the battery
1. Slide the battery lock to the open position .
2. Align the guides on the sides of the battery with the guides in the bay and
then install the battery.
3. Slide the battery lock to the locked position .
Removing the battery
1. Slide the battery lock to the open position .
2. While holding the battery release in the open position , remove the bat-
tery.

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Connecting the AC adapter
1. Connect the AC cable (A) to the AC adapter.
2. Connect the other end of the AC cable (B) to an electrical outlet.
3. Connect the AC adapter (C) to the AC jack on the computer.
The battery charge LED lights.
(A)
(B)
(C)

Adjusting the display — 9
Adjusting the display
Your computer display can be adjusted vertically on the rear support and can
be tilted away from the support to a horizontal position.
1. Open the display.
2. Slide the display upwards on the rear support.
CAUTION:Take care when adjusting the display not to twist
or force the display to an extreme angle. See “Things not to
do with your computer” on page 30.

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3. Move the display away from the rear support to the position and angle you
want.

Using the fingerprint reader — 11
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. Follow the instructions in the Wizard.
2. When prompted, select the finger that you want to enroll.
3. Place the tip of your finger above the fingerprint reader as shown below.
4. 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.

12 — Using the keyboard and touchpad
Using the keyboard and touchpad
Your computer’s keyboard and touchpad provide functionality similar to a stan-
dard keyboard and mouse.
Using the touchpad
The touchpad consists of a pad and two click-buttons. The left and right buttons
correspond to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Slide your finger over the
pad in the direction you want the pointer to move on the screen.
Slide your finger up and down in the scroll area to scroll up and down on the
screen. To customize the touchpad, click Start -> Control Panel.In Control
Panel double-click the Mouse icon to open the touchpad configuration utility.
The configuration utility lets you customize touchpad settings to your prefer-
ence. Click Help in the touchpad utility for instructions on changing touchpad
settings.
Using function (Fn) keys
Using function keys is a quick way to carry
out commands or enable features on your
computer. Function keys have a blue icon
or have blue text (such as on the Home
and PgDn keys). To use this function,
press and hold the Fn key (1) and then
press a function key (2).
Pad
Left button Right button
Scroll area
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Using function (Fn) keys — 13
The Fn key functions are described below.
• Fn + F1: Changes video output to an external display.
• Fn + F2: Decreases the display brightness.
• Fn + F3: Increases the display brightness.
• Fn + F4: Puts the computer in suspend mode.
• 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 networking feature.
• Fn + F11: Enables or disables the built-in Bluetooth feature.
• Fn + F12: Turns on or off the built-in Web camera.
• Fn + ScrLk: Enables or disables scroll lock. When enabled, press
the up or down arrow keys to scroll up or down one line respectively.
• Fn + PrtSc: Print screen captures the on-screen image to the clip-
board. You can then copy the contents to an image editing program.
• Fn + SysRq: Terminal request. This key is rarely used.
• Fn + Home: Moves the pointer to the beginning of a line in text.
• Fn + End: Moves the pointer to the end of a line in text.
• Fn + PgUp: Moves text up one screen at a time.
• Fn + PgDn: Moves text down one screen at a time.
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Pause
Break
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14 — Using the keyboard and touchpad
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.
Windows keys and other keys
Keys such as the Windows Start and application keys, and the Caps Lock key
function the same as on a standard keyboard in the Windows environment.
• : Opens the Start menu. Use in combination with other keys to
perform Windows shortcuts.
• : The application key has the same function as the right-mouse
button.
• Caps Lock: Toggles uppercase on and off.
NOTE:The numpad numbers are printed larger in the illustra-
tion for your convenience. On the VM, the numbers are much
smaller and on the front edge of the keys.
TIP!Refer to the Windows start here booklet for additional
keyboard shortcuts.
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Connecting audio devices — 15
Connecting devices
This section covers peripheral devices that you can use with the VM.
Connecting audio devices
Your computer has a built-in microphone and speaker. You can also connect an
external microphone and headset.
1. Connect speakers or headphones to the headphone jack.

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2. Connect a microphone to the microphone jack.
The Realtek Sound Manager automatically opens allowing you to configure
audio devices.
NOTE:The built-in speakers and microphone are automati-
cally disabled when you connect external speakers or a
microphone.