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Compal NL8 Series User Manual

USER MANUAL
May 2014
ENGLISH
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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START ........................................................................................... 5
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
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTER ................................................................14
RECHARGING THE BATTERY ...............................................................................15
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
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.
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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.
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Kensington Lock Slot
The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook to an immovable object with an optional security cable.
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BACK OVERVIEW
The following is an overview of the back of the notebook.
External Monitor Port
Power Adapter Port
HDMI PortLAN (RJ-45) Port
Power Adapter Port
The power adapter port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium-Ion battery.
LAN (RJ-45) Port
The LAN port is designed to support a 10/100/1000 Base-T standard RJ-45 plug.
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port allows you to connect a video device such as a television, a projector, or a VCR to your computer.
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BOTTOM OVERVIEW
The following is an overview of the bottom of the notebook.
Subwoofer
Rating Label
Fan Outlets
Fan Outlets
Fan Outlets
These are open ports for the fan to dissipate heat from the computer’s internal components. Do not block or place the computer in such a position that you inadvertently allow the outlet to become blocked.
Subwoofer
The 3W subwoofer provides enhanced low-frequency tones (bass) to audio output from your notebook.
Rating Label
The label shows the model number and other information about your notebook.
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GETTING STARTED
Power Sources
Your computer has two types of power source: a Lithium-Ion battery or an AC adapter.
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTER
The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC and charging the battery.
Connecting the AC Adapter
1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your notebook PC.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.
Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power
Remove the AC adapter. Your notebook will automatically switch to battery power.
The Lithium-Ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to
connect the AC adapter to use your notebook PC.
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RECHARGING THE BATTERY
The Lithium-Ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter. To recharge the battery, make sure the computer is connected to the AC.
There is no “memory effect” in Lithium-Ion batteries; therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook PC is in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your computer into Suspend mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery.
Low Battery State
When the battery charge is low, a notification message appears. If you do not respond to the low battery message, the battery continues to discharge until it is too low to operate. When this happens, your notebook PC goes into Suspend mode. There is no guarantee your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point.
To protect your computer from damage, use only the power adapter that came
with it because each power adapter has its own power output rating.
Once your computer goes into Suspend mode as a result of a dead battery you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. Once you have provided power, you can press the Suspend/Power On button to resume operation. In Suspend mode, your data is maintained for some time, but if a power source is not provided promptly, the power indicator stops flashing and the goes out, in which case you have lost the data that was not saved. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your computer while an adapter charges the battery.
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Starting Your Notebook
POWER ON
Suspend/Power On Button
The suspend/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you can power on your notebook by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. If you need to take an extended break press the button again to turn it off.
Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or
vibration, as you risk damaging the hard disk.
When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your computer emits an audio warning and or displays and error message.
Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook loads the installed operating system.
Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an
unrecoverable error may occur.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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STATUS INDICATORS
The status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes are: battery status, hard disk drive (HDD) activity, and wireless LAN activity.
Wireless LAN Activity Indicator
Battery Status Indicator
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicator
Battery Status Indicator
The battery status indicator tells you the battery charge level.
• The light illuminates when the computer is operating from the battery, whether it is charging or not.
• The light indicates:
▪ Solid White Light - Battery is above 90% capacity. ▪ Solid Amber Light - Battery is between 10% and 90% capacity. ▪ Blinking Amber Light - Battery is below 10% capacity. ▪ Fast Blinking Amber Light - Battery is at a critically low level and the system cannot be
powered on, plug the AC adapter into your notebook to charge the battery immediately.
• If the battery is not working correctly, the indicator will be off.
• Batteries subjected to shocks, vibrations or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicator
The hard disk drive (HDD) activity indicator tells you whether your internal hard drive is being accessed and, if so, how fast.
Wireless LAN Activity Indicator
The wireless LAN activity indicator tells you whether your computer is connected to a wireless network or not.
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USING FUNCTION KEYS
Your computer has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.
The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.
• [FN+Esc]: Enables or disables the touchpad function.
• [FN+F1]: Places the notebook in Suspend mode. Pressing the Power button returns it to active
mode.
• [FN+F2]: Enables or disables the wireless network connection.
• [FN+F3]: Allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each
time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor, or external monitor only.
• [FN+F4]: Decreases the screen brightness.
• [FN+F5]: Increases the screen brightness.
• [FN+F6]: Mutes the computer’s volume.
• [FN+F7]: Decreases the computer’s volume.
• [FN+F8]: Increases the computer’s volume.
• [FN+F9]: Plays or pauses the current multimedia track.
• [FN+F10]: Stops the current multimedia track.
• [FN+F11]: Goes to the previous multimedia track.
• [FN+F12]: Goes to the next multimedia track.
• [FN]+Spacebar: Toggles the keyboard backlight between On (dim), On (bright), and Off.
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USING THE TOUCHPAD
A touchpad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel.
The touchpad consists of a cursor control, a left and right button, and a scroll bar. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure from the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. Finally, the scroll bar allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without having to use the on-screen cursor to manipulate the up and down scroll bars.
Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the touchpad once.
Double-Clicking
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the touchpad twice.
Dragging
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using only the touchpad. First, tap the touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the touchpad, and then release your finger. Using the scroll bar allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages.
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USING USER DEFINED KEYS
Your computer has a row of user defined keys located above the keyboard, which help you access common actions quickly. You can program these 4 user defined keys via the User Defined Key application.
Programming User Defined Keys
Before defining the 4 keys, you need to install the User Defined Key application on your computer:
1. Once running the User Defined Key file, a user definition key window is displayed.
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2. To change the default keys, move the mouse pointer over a user defined key field and press a key or a combination of keys. For example, press and hold down the left [shift] key and then press [1] key to set the M1 key as Shift_Left + 1 as shown in the user definition key window.
3. Repeat step 2 for each user defined key field you wish to define.
4. Click Save→OK to save your key definition settings.
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5. To check the valid key and its example, click the ? button.
6. To clean all the defined key definitions, click Clear→OK.
7. To restore all user defined keys to their default value, click Default→OK. The default M1 key is [Ctrl]+[0], M2 is [Ctrl]+[1], M3 is [Alt]+[2], and M4 is [Alt]+[3].
8. To close the User Defined Key application, click Close→OK.
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REALTEK REALSPEED CONNECTION SPEED-UP UTILITY
Realtek RealSpeed connection speed-up utility is a program which speeds up your internet connection. It supports most connection types.
Before installing this program, you need to install the Setup.exe file on your computer:
1. To install RealSpeed, double-click the Setup.exe file and follow the step-by-step instructions on screen to start the setup wizard.
2. When installation is complete, a notification is displayed and the RealSpeed icon appears on the desktop.
3. Double-click the RealSpeed desktop icon to begin this program.
4. In the Mode menu screen, select the mode you wish to use and click Apply.
5. In the Application menu screen, you can view a list of the programs currently running on your computer and their bandwidth usage.
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6. In the Advanced menu screen, you can manually set the upload/download speed and enable/ disable the Speed-up Response Time and TCP Delay.
7. In the System Info menu screen, you can check the system hardware specification.
8. In the About menu screen, you can find the current RealSpeed version and the name of the manufacturer.
You can also quickly launch the RealSpeed program by right-clicking the RealSpeed icon in the taskbar.
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HARD DRIVE ARRAY (RAID) CONFIGURATION
To increase hard drive performance, you can spilt data across drives by setting up the RAID 0 hard drive array. Please backup your data before you build a RAID 0 array on your computer.
RAID 0 needs two storage drives of the same specification installed in your
notebook. Storage drives of different capacities are acceptable.
1. Power on your notebook and press [F2] when the system starts to enter the BIOS setup menu.
2. Go to Advanced→HDD configuration.
3. Change the Interface Combination field to [RAID].
4. Press [F10] and click [Yes] to save the changes and exit.
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5. The system will restart automatically. Press [F2] to enter the BIOS setup menu again.
6. Go to Misc→ Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology.
7. Go to Create RAID Volume.
8. To configure the disks to RAID, change the Port 0, Port 1 and Port 2 fields to [X] under Select Disks. Go to Create Volume and press Enter.
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9. When the process is complete, RAID Volumes information will appear on the BIOS setup menu screen.
10. Press [F10] and click [Yes] to save the changes and exit. The RAID 0 hard drive array has been created and configured to your system successfully.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service.
Identifying the Problem
If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting:
1. Turn off your notebook.
2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.
3. Make sure that any card installed in any available card slots is seated properly. You can also remove the card from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.
5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, contact your support representative.
Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:
• Product name
• Product configuration number
• Product serial number
• Purchase date
• Conditions under which the problem occurred
• Any error messages that have occurred
• Hardware configuration
• Type of device connected, if any
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MEMO
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
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. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B 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 instructions, 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 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
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SPECIFICATIONS
LCD 15.6” FHD (1920 × 1080) LCD (300-nits) with eTP interface Platform Intel Haswell 4C (Lynx Point HM87 chipset) Video nVidia N15P-GT, -GX, N15E-GT, 2/4G (6G for N15E) GDDR5 VRAM
Audio
Two built-in 2W stereo speakers and one 3W subwoofer Built-in High Definition audio (2 channels)
Memory Two SO-DIMM memory sockets, support up to 16GB DDR3L 1600 MHz Storage 2.5” 7/7.2/9.5 mm SATA HDD and two 128GB/256GB SSD (mSATA)
I/O Ports
Three USB 3.0 port One USB 2.0 port with sleep-and-charge function One HDMI port One VGA port One 4-in-1 memory card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC) One audio combo jack (Headphone-out & Microphone-in) One DC-in jack for power adapter connection One RJ-45 port for network connection One microphone/SPDIF jack
Camera HD camera Wireless Wi-Fi with integrated Bluetooth module Battery 2600 mAH, 8-cell Li-Ion battery Power 20V 120W/150W/180W Adapter OS Windows 8.1 (64bits) compliance, Windows 7 (64bits) compliance TPM No Dimensions 387 × 274.5 × 30.9 mm
Weight ≤2.83kg
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