Compal NL8 Series User manual

USER MANUAL
May 2014
ENGLISH

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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START ........................................................................................... 5
Make sure you have everything ...................................................................................5
Familiarize yourself with the computer .......................................................................6
OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL ..............................................................................6
FRONT OVERVIEW...................................................................................................7
LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW.............................................................................................9
RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................10
BACK OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................12
BOTTOM OVERVIEW..............................................................................................13
GETTING STARTED............................................................................................ 14
Power Sources.............................................................................................................14
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTER ................................................................14
RECHARGING THE BATTERY ...............................................................................15
Starting Your Notebook...............................................................................................16
POWER ON .............................................................................................................16
STATUS INDICATORS.............................................................................................17
USING FUNCTION KEYS........................................................................................18
USING THE TOUCHPAD.........................................................................................19
USING USER DEFINED KEYS ...............................................................................20
REALTEK REALSPEED CONNECTION SPEED-UP UTILITY................................23
HARD DRIVE ARRAY (RAID) CONFIGURATION ...................................................25
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................... 28
Identifying the Problem...............................................................................................28
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................ 30

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC
To prevent possible overheating of the computer’s
processor, make sure you don’t block the
openings provided for ventilation.
DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work
surfaces.
DO NOT use your notebook computer under
harsh conditions.
DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer
and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it.
DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic fields.
DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures.

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Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity
by keeping it away from A/C and heating vents.
DO NOT expose the computer to rain or
moisture.
DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat. DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them
away from children.
DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive
chemicals.
DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick
up or hold your notebook by the display.
DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids
directly on the display.
If you are traveling with your computer, remember
to carry it as hand luggage. Do not check it in as
baggage.

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BEFORE YOU START
Make sure you have everything
When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it carefully, and check the packing list to make sure
your notebook system is complete.
Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the
following pages to learn about all of your notebook components.
Depending on the model you purchased, the actual appearance of your notebook
may vary from that shown in this manual.
NOTE

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Familiarize yourself with the computer
OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL
To open the display panel, simply lift the lid up.
When closing it, be sure not to slam it shut.

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FRONT OVERVIEW
The following is an overview of the front of the notebook.
Display Panel
Suspend/Power On
Button
User Defined Keys
Backlight Button
Keyboard
Stereo Speakers
Touchpad Pointing
Device
Camera
Camera LED
Microphone
Camera
The built-in HD camera allows you to snap a photo or create a video chat or video conference
with just a click.
Camera LED
The camera LED indicates when the camera is enabled or disabled.
Microphone
The built-in microphone allows for the reception and transmission of voice and/or other audio data
to any program capable of accepting such input.

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Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.
Suspend/Power On Button
This button turns your notebook on and off or puts it to sleep. (See Suspend/Power On Button in
the Power On section for more information.)
Touchpad Pointing Device
The touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with two buttons and a touch sensitive
movement pad.
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound and provide audio output for video and music
playback.
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with numeric keys and dedicated Windows®keys.
User Defined Keys
The user defined keys are keyboard shortcuts for quick control of your notebook. You can program
your own sets of user defined keys. (See Using User Defined Keys section for more information.)
Backlight Button
The backlight button turns the LCD cover backlight and the touchpad backlight on and off.

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LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW
The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook.
Memory Card ReaderUSB 3.0 Port
Status Indicator LightsUSB 2.0 Port
USB 3.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. It supports v3.0 of the USB
standard, which allows data exchange rates as high as 4.8 Gb/s. USB 3.0 is backwards compatible
with USB 2.0.
USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. It supports v2.0 of the USB
standard, which allows data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb/s. It also supports sleep-and-charge
functionality.
Memory Card Reader
The memory card reader offers a fast and easy way to transfer digital photos, music and data between
your notebook and flash compatible devices such as digital cameras, portable MP3 players, mobile
phones, tablets, and handheld devices.
Status Indicator Lights
The status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes are: battery status,
hard disk drive (HDD) activity, and wireless LAN activity.

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RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW
The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook.
USB 3.0 PortsMicrophone/SPDIF Jack
Kensington Lock Slot
Audio Combo Jack
(Headphone & Microphone)
Microphone/SPDIF Jack
The microphone/SPDIF jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone and SPDIF
compatible audio equipment.
Audio Combo Jack (Headphone & Microphone)
The audio combo jack allows you to connect headphones, external speakers, amplifiers or an
external mono microphone.
USB 3.0 Ports
The USB 3.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. They support v3.0 of
the USB standard, which allows data exchange rates as high as 4.8 Gb/s. USB 3.0 is backwards
compatible with USB 2.0.