Dialogue Technology VMW1BB Notebook (Flybook) w/ BT, WLAN, and NII Card User Manual vm
Dialogue Technology Corporation Notebook (Flybook) w/ BT, WLAN, and NII Card vm
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User manual
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Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is pro-
tected 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 manufacturer.
Version 1.1, June 2006
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The man-
ufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose. 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.
All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respec-
tive owners 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
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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• 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 manufacturer could void the user's authority to oper-
ate 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 interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
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.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction 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 minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front-left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LED descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -16
Connecting audio devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting an external display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Flybook control center - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -22
Opening the control center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the control center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Securing and backing up your system - - - - - - - -23
Before you go online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Install virus protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Install a Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Install spyware blocker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Networking your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -25
Determining IP address settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting up a wired connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Advanced menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The Intel menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The Boot menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
The Exit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Troubleshooting and specifications - - - - - - - - - -37
Tips for Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
The Power-On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
General Hardware Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Identifying Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Having the VM Serviced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -42
Getting Started with the VM
About this manual
This User manual provides information to help you operate and get the most
from your computer. Read the Setup guide to quickly set up and begin using
your computer.
Unpacking
Unpack the VM and check that the following items are included:
VM computer Carry bag
Standard 3-cell battery AC adapter
Quick Start Guide Warranty card
User manual Windows® start here booklet
Recovery CDs
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Front-left view
1. STEREO MICROPHONE
• Use the built-in stereo microphone for recording sound and video-
conferencing with friends.
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 similar functions 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.
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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 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 builit 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.
14. INDICATOR PANEL
• The LEDs on the indicator panel provide system status information.
15. CAMERA
• Use the built-in camera for videoconferencing with friends.
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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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1. BATTERY
(NO AC ADAPTER CONNECTED)
• Green: The battery is in use and has 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: Date is being transmitted or received.
4. WIRELESS WAN
• Off: The wireless WAN module is turned off.
• On: The wireless WAN module is turned on.
NOTE: If no battery is installed, then the battery LED is
always off.
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• 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 on some VM
models.
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Installing the battery — 7
Installing the battery
1. Align the guides on the sides of the battery with the guides in the bay and
then install the battery.
2. Slide the battery release to the closed position.
3. Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
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Connecting the AC adapter
1. Connect the AC adapter connector (A) to the AC jack on the computer .
2. Connect the AC cable (B) to the AC adapter.
3. Connect the other end of the AC cable (C) to an electrical outlet.
The power LED and the battery charge LED light.
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Adjusting the display — 9
Adjusting the display
Your computer display can adjusted vertically on the rear support and it can be
tilted away from the support to a horizontal position.
1. Open the display.
2. Slide the display upwards on the rear support.
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3. Hold the display at the bottom and pull it away from the rear support to the
angle you want.
4. Adjust the rear support further to the position you want.
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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 and then in one smooth
action, swipe your finger across the reader.
Repeat fingerprint enrollment as prompted in the Wizard.
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Using the keyboard and touchpad
Your computer’s mini-size keyboard and touchpad provide similar functionality
as a standard 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).
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Left button Right button
Scroll area
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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, pressing
the up or down arrow keys scrolls 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.
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• 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.
Using the numeric keypad
The keyboard has an embedded numeric keyboard. When you enable it, the
Num Lock LED is on. 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.
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.
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• Caps Lock: Toggles uppercase on and off.
TIP! Refer to the Windows® start here booklet for additional
keyboard shortcuts.
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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.
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Connecting USB devices
There are two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors on the computer. You
can connect USB devices such as printers or flash drives to either connector.
1. Connect the USB device to one of the USB connectors on the computer.
2. Install drivers for the device as prompted.
CAUTION: Be sure the USB icon on the connector is facing
upwards as shown below. Connecting a USB cable incor-
rectly can damage the connector on the computer.
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Connecting an external display
You can connect an external monitor 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.
1. With the computer turned off, connect the external display to the VGA con-
nector on the computer.
2. Connect the display to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the computer and the external display.
4. Press Fn + F1 to switch output to the external display.
CAUTION: You can permanently damage a display if it does not
support the resolution that your computer is set to. Match the
resolution of the VM to the external display before you attach it
to the computer.
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Using an ExpressCard
You can use 34 mm-wide and 54 mm-wide ExpressCards with your computer.
To install an ExpressCard:
1. Find the notched edge on the card.
NOTE: Do not insert an ExpressCard when the computer is in
standby or hibernate mode. If you do, when you try to resume
the computer it may not respond.
CAUTION: Static electricity in your body can damage Express-
Cards. To reduce the static electricity in your body, touch a bare
metal table or a grounded metal object before installing an
ExpressCard.
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Using an ExpressCard — 21
2. Insert the card into the slot.
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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
To open the Control Center, click the Flybook icon in the system tray and select
Restore.
Using the control center
Move the pointer over the buttons on the Control Center panel; the function of
the button is described in the Function pane. For example, if you move the
pointer over the WiFi button in the center of the panel, the message Turn on/
off the Wi-Fi module appears in the Function pane.
Expand/hide
Function pane
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Before you go online — 23
Securing and backing up 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.
To check your computer’s security settings:
1. Click Start -> Control Panel, and then double-click Security Center.
Windows Security Center opens.
2. Ensure Firewall and Automatic Updates are turned ON.
3. Click Get help about Security Center for more information.
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Install virus protection
Your computer is installed with a free three-month trial of Norman Virus Control.
To check your virus settings, click start -> All Programs -> Norman Virus
Control -> Configuration Editor. Click Help for more information.
Install 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.
Install spyware blocker
Spyware typically retrieves information about your Web-surfing habits. It can be
secretly installed on your computer with a free download and can even be
installed just by visiting a Web site. Spyware can cause your Web searches to
be redirected and pop us annoying adds. Once your computer is infected with
spyware, it can be very difficult to remove it. The key is to prevent infection in
the first place by installing spyware blocker software. Spyware blocking soft-
ware can be purchased online and you can even download free spyware block-
ing programs.
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Determining IP address settings — 25
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.
Determining IP address settings
To access a network, your computer must have a network IP address. The IP
address is either assigned manually (a static IP address), or it is assigned auto-
matically by a DHCP router or server. If you already have a home network, you
can check a computer on your network to determine if it is assigned an IP
address automatically or manually.
1. Click Start -> Run.
2. Type cmd and click OK.
3. At the command prompt, type ipconfig /all.
4. Look for the line DHCP Enabled (you may have to scroll up to see it).
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 somewhat more stable than wireless
connections. You can connect your computer to the network while it is turned
on. Refer to the following to set up a wired connection:
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1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector on the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your router or switch.
It takes a few minutes for your router to assign an IP address to your com-
puter. When your computer is connected, the following message appears
over the LAN icon in the system tray.
3. Double-click the LAN icon to view details for your connection.
Bluetooth
Your computer has a built-in Bluetooth module and is already installed with the
IVT BlueSoleil utility. Bluetooth allows communication between your computer
and other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as cellphones, printers, and key-
boards.
In order to connect and share services via Bluetooth wireless technology, the
two devices must support the same Bluetooth Profile(s). One device must act
as a server; the other must be the client.
To start using Bluetooth, do the following:
1. Press Fn + F11 to enable Bluetooth.
2. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar or click start -> All Pro-
grams -> IVT BlueSoleil -> BlueSoleil to open the IVT BlueSoleil pro-
gram.
3. Click Help on the menu bar for more information.
Local Area Connection
Speed: 100.0 Mbps
Status: Connected
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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.
CAPTURING VIDEO
1. Press Fn + F12 to enable the built-in Webcam.
The camera LED lights.
2. Click start -> AMCap or double-click the AMCap icon on your desktop to
open the AMCap utility.
3. To start recording, click Capture -> Start Capture.
LAUNCHING YOUR FAVORITE INSTANT MESSANGER
You can use the Webcam with an instant messanger such as MSN Messager,
Yahoo Messager, or Skype. To begin messaging, open your instant messanger
and then launch the Webcam.
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Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the science of equipment design, particulary for working situa-
tions, with the intention of reducing discomfort. Ergonomic products, such as
keboards or mice, are designed to blend smoothly with your actions.
When using your computer try to develop good habits such as the following:
• Periodically get up, stretch and walk around the room.
• Look away from the display frequently. Don’t face a wall so that you can
look up from the screen and into the distance. This exercising of the eyes
can help to prevent eye-strain.
• Do stretching exercises while you sit.
• Don’t work in poor lighting. Position your computer display to minimize
glare or reflection.
When sitting at your computer, use the following illustration and guidelines:
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• Position the display to avoid glare from overhead lighting. Adjust the dis-
play to achieve an optimal viewing angle as shown above.
• Approximately arms-length is a good viewing distance to the display.
• Use a comfortable chair that provides good back support.
• Sit up straight, with your shoulders back in a relaxed position.
• Adjust your chair so that your thighs are paralllel 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.
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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. Use common sense and follow the guidlines below, and your computer
will last you for many years.
Things not to do with your computer
• Do not twist the display sideways or bend it upwards at only one corner.
• Do not place heavy objects such as books on the computer.
• Do not expose the computer to
• Do not expose the computer to temperatures above 50° C or below 0° C.
• Keep the computer away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
• Do not spill water or any other liquid on the computer.
• Do not place the computer near magnetic fields.
• Avoid heavy shocks or vibrations to the computer.
• Do not expose the computer to dusty or dirty environments.
• Do not place the computer on uneven surfaces.
• Do not cover air vents around the computer.
• Only use the ac adapter that is provided with your computer.
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Cleaning the computer
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. Do not spray
cleaner directly onto the display.
Clean the outside of the computer case with a soft cloth. You can moisten the
cloth with a non-alkaline detergent.
Use a vacuum cleaner to clean dust from the keyboard.
Before cleaing the computer, turn it off, unplug the ac adapter,
and then remove the battery.
Do not wipe the keyboard, touchpad, touchpad buttons, or fin-
gerprint reader with a damp cloth.
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The BIOS setup utility
The BIOS setup utility lets you change core settings on your computer such as
the system time, boot order, and auto-repeat rate for your keyboard. Most
users will find the default settings are already optimal for their needs. Be clear
on changes your make to the BIOS. Choosing incorrect settings can cause
your computer not to boot up.
Accessing the BIOS setup
When you turn on your computer a message “Press F2 to enter BIOS”
appears. Press F2 to enter the BIOS setup.
On the right side of the Setup screen is an area labeled Item Specific Help. This
area lists navigation key shortcuts and information that is specific for the item
that is selected.
Updating the BIOS firmware
You can install updated BIOS for your computer that you can download from
the manufacturer's Web site. New BIOS may provide support for new peripher-
als, improvements in performance or fixes for known bugs.
The Main BIOS menu
In the Main menu you can make the following changes:
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SYSTEM TIME
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.
SYSTEM DATE
Sets your system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The
format is month, day, year. Type in the appropriate information. Use the Tab or
Shift + Tab keys to move between the month, day, and year fields.
The Advanced menu
Select the item from the menu bar to display the following menu:
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The Intel menu
Select the item from the menu bar to display the following menu:
The Security menu
Select the item from the menu bar to display the following menu:
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The Boot menu
Select the item from the menu bar to display the following menu:
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:
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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.
• Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is
working.
• Ensure the VM is turned on.
• Ensure all connections are securely attached.
The Power-On Self Test
The Power-On Self Test (POST) runs every time you turn on or reset the com-
puter. The POST checks memory, the mainboard, the display, the keyboard,
the disk drives, and other installed options.
A few seconds after you turn on your computer, a copyright message appears
on your display screen. A memory test message appears next; as the test con-
tinues, memory size increases until all installed memory is tested. Normally, the
only test routine visible on the screen will be the memory test.
If failure is detected in an area other than the mainboard (such as the keyboard
or an adapter card), an error message is displayed on the screen and testing is
stopped.
If your system does not successfully complete the POST, but displays a blank
screen, emits a series of beeps, or displays an error code, consult your dealer.
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General Hardware Problems
A few common hardware problems and suggested solutions are presented in
the table below:
THE DISPLAY SCREEN IS DARK.
Adjust the screen brightness.
Make sure that the computer is not in suspend mode.
AN 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. (You can also set the date and time in Windows by
double clicking the clock on the task bar or in the control panel.) If the date and
time become incorrect after a short time, your CMOS battery may be depleted.
Contact your dealer to change the battery.
AN UNIDENTIFIED MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED.
Reboot the computer and run the BIOS Setup Utility. Confirm the Setup Utility
parameters. If the same message is displayed after booting up again, contact
your dealer for support.
Identifying Problems
Follow the steps below to identify your problems:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect any peripheral devices such as an external mouse or printer.
3. Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected to your computer and
the power source is active.
4. Leave the computer off for approximately 10 seconds, and then switch it on
again. The computer should enter the boot sequence and start normally.
5. If the computer does not start normally, look for a screen message or other
clues on the malfunction, and try the troubleshooting tips below.
Conquering Possible Problems
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THE COMPUTER DOES NOT START OR BOOT-UP
If the power indicator is not on, the computer is without power. Make sure you
have properly attached the AC adapter and power cord, or have installed a
charged battery.
If the computer is running on battery power, ensure that the battery charge is
not low. If the battery appears to be charged, it may be faulty.
If the computer is using the AC adapter, ensure that the AC outlet, airplane
seat jack, or car cigarette lighter are working. If the AC outlet power is working,
the AC adapter may be faulty.
HARD DRIVE OR EXTERNAL BOOT-UP DEVICE IS INACCESSIBLE
If the hard disk indicator is lit, BIOS may be incorrectly set. Revise the BIOS
settings for the Primary Master.
Security may be set to prevent starting the operating system.
If you choose to boot up your system from an external device through a USB
port, 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 + F1 to
switch to the VM display.
The power management system may automatically blank the screen to save
power, and is in video time-out, standby mode, or hibernation mode. Press any
key, move the pointer, or push the power button to turn on the display.
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.
The LCD screen has a default resolution of 1024 x 600 (XVGA). If you set the
resolution lower than this, the screen expands to fill the display. When the sys-
tem can not expand its display to full screen on the LCD screen or on an exter-
nal display device, you can right click on Windows desktop and select
Properties to open the Display Properties window. Then click the Settings
tab and set the resolution to an appropriate value.
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NO AUDIO OUTPUT
The audio system is closed or the volume of audio system is too low. Use hot
keys or Flybook Control Center to open the audio system and adjust the vol-
ume.
The audio output is disabled or too low for the audio application. Open the
audio output and adjust the volume.
When plugging an earphone or external speaker into the earphone/line-out
jack, the built-in speakers are disabled automatically. If you can not hear sound
from the built-in speakers, ensure that nothing is plugged into the jack.
THE KEYBOARD, TOUCHPAD OR MOUSE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY
The system may have entered Suspend to RAM mode. Push the power button
to resume the system.
An application may have locked out your input device. Restart your system.
If the keyboard or mouse does not respond on the USB port, ensure that the
devices are installed properly and that drivers are installed.
CANNOT CONNECT TO A WIRELESS LAN
An incorrect network name (SSID) or network key may be used. Make sure you
have set the network name (SSID) and key to the same values as the access
point (infrastructure connection) or the computers to be connected (Ad Hoc
connection) have.
The computer may be too far from other communication devices. Retry the
connection after moving your computer closer to the computers to be con-
nected with (Ad Hoc connection) or to the access point (infrastructure connec-
tion). Also, check the wave condition in the Wireless Network Connection
Status window.
Check if the wireless LAN module is turned on. Verify that Disable Radio is not
checked in the Network setting window.
Make sure you have access rights or network authentication to the network you
want to connect to.
Try changing channels to avoid active channel duplication.
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Check the setting of the protocol, work group, shared setting, and IP address.
CANNOT CHARGE BATTERY OR LOSING POWER QUICKLY
Verify that the battery is properly installed and it is not too hot or too cold.
Calibrate the battery.
The installed battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new one.
Having the VM Serviced
If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the computer serviced.
Pack the computer in the original carton. Include a description of the problem
and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem. The infor-
mation may be useful to the service personnel. Return the computer to the
place you purchased it.
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Specifications
Model VM
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0 with antenna built-in
Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g (Intel 3945) with antenna built-in
(Europe / NA / Japan)
Processor: Intel LV DUO 1.66GHz
Main Memory: 1 ~ 2GB DDR2
Core Logic: Intel 945GM
Chipset: ICH7M
Display: 12.1” / 16:10 wide-view Color LTPS TFT LCD with (32-bit) 1280 x 768 high
resolutions display
Hard Disk: 1.8” 30GB ATA x 1
DVD: DVD Combo built - in
BIOS and Flash Phoenix TC BIOS
External VGA Display Up to 1800 x 1440 resolutions
(highest to 32-bit color)
LAN: 10/100/1000Mbps
Camera: VGA format built-in
Audio: Array Mic. / Stereo Speaker built-in
Authentication: Finger-Print device and recognition built-in
Other I/O ports: ● USB 2.0 x 2
● PCI-Express x 1
Input Device: ● 82-key standard keyboard
● Mouse Pad and Left/Right button
Quick Buttons: ● Power
● RF Kill
Battery: Swappable Li-lon rechargeable battery
( standard :3 x 2400mAh ; extended : 6 x 2400mAh )
Dimensions: ● Dimensions: 292 x 222 x 25.8 (thinnest) mm
● 1.64 Kg (with standard battery)
Color selection: Black / Grey / Red
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Pro or Vista
Works and Trial Microsoft Office preloaded
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DC-IN POWER SUPPLY (THROUGH DC-IN POWER JACK):
Input rating: 19Vdc, 3.42A , 65W
Maximum operating temperature (ambient): 40 degree C
AC ADAPTER:
Model no.: SADP-65KB DBE
Input rating: 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 1.5A
Output rating:19Vdc, 3.42A, Class I, marked LPS
BATTERY:
3 cell 18650 Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack
Charging: Direct DC charging
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