LG 9QK-LGX11 Users manual

Chapter 1. Tips

1-1. Read this carefully before using the Notebook PC.

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ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR Compliance (Korea)

LG Electronics, Inc. is an ENERGY STAR-compliant company and has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with electronic equipment manufacturers to promote energy-efficient prod­ucts.
Reducing energy consumption of products saves money and helps conserve valuable resources.
This computer is shipped with power management enabled with the computer set to sleep after 20 minutes of user inactiv­ity.
To wake your computer, click the mouse or touchpad button or press any key on the keyboard.

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This machine is built on cutting-edge technology and has been tested reliably.

For the sake of convenient use, please read this manual in advance.

The below symbols are to inform you of dangers and safety concerns that you must be aware of. Read the symbol-indicated
instructions with caution to avoid any possible mishap.

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The examplified figures in this manual may not exactly the same as the real products.

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Unauthorized reproduction or duplication of any part of this manual is strictly prohibited.

This product has been designed for household use and passed the Electromagnetic Interference Test. Thus, this product may
be used not only in residential areas but also in any other places.

Country of Origin: China

Manufacturer: LG Electronics (Kunshan) Computer Co.,Ltd.

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Toolbar

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Back

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Forward

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Navigation Bar

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Index

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Search

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Tips

1-2. Important safety information

Please avoid any undesirable environmental factor that shortens the machine's life span. Use the machine in a safe and stable
place.

The warranty does not cover any damage resulting from reckless use or use in undesirable environments.

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Installation

Do not use the machine in damp places like a laundry room or bathroom.

Moisture may cause a glitch or an electric shock.
The desirable temperature and humidity ranges are from 10 to 35 and from 80

Dispose of the desiccating agent and wrapping plastic properly.

The desiccating agent and wrapping plastic may cause suffocation.

Use the product in a dust-free environment.

Otherwise, the system may not function properly.

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to 20%, respectively.

Do not leave any object nearer than 15 cm from the computer.

Otherwise, lack of ventilation could overheat the machine from inside and you could get a burn from the
heat.

Place the machine in a safe place so that it does not fall.

If dropped, the machine could be damaged and even cause an injury.

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Using Battery

Do not leave or use the computer near a magnetic object.

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Otherwise, the H
Never place the computer on a bag with magnetic objects including magnetic buttons.

Otherwise, the H

Operate the product in a place without electromagnetic interference.

Keep a proper distance between the computer and such electronic appliances as speakers that generate strong
magnetic fields.
Otherwise, data may be lost from the hard disk or the LCD may show impaired coloration.

Do not put any heavy object on the machine.

If falling, the object could damage the machine and cause an injury.

Charge the battery only with the provided instrument.

Otherwise, the battery may be damaged presenting a risk of fire.

Do not throw or disassemble the battery.

The resulting impairment may cause an injury, explosion, or fire.

D and the system may be damaged and fail to operate properly.

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D and the system may be damaged and fail to operate properly.

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Use batteries certified and acknowledged by

Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.

Prevent the battery from being contact with any metallic object like a car ignition key or a paper clip.

Otherwise, the battery may be overheated to be damaged resulting in a fire or an injury.

Keep the battery away from heat.

Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.

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Do not short-circuit the battery.

Otherwise, it may explode.

Do not dispose of a spent (backup) battery arbitrarily.

It may explode or cause a fire.
Disposal methods may differ by country and region. Dispose of the spent battery in accordance with the laws
and safety rules of the country and region.

If you find leakage or smell bad odor from the battery, remove the battery and contact the local service center.

It may explode or cause a fire.

Avoid humidity and heat above 60 as do in cars or saunas.

It may explode or cause a fire.

Keep the battery out of reach of children or pets.

If damaged, it could cause an injury.

Keep the battery from being pierced by a sharp object or a chew of your pet.

It may explode or cause a fire.

Do not sink the battery in water.

Otherwise, the battery may be damaged presenting a risk of explosion.

Ensure that the battery pack is locked to the machine after installation.

Otherwise, the battery pack may be damaged.

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Using AC Adapter

Do not use the laptop on top of carpet, blanket or bed.

The product may malfunction, cause a fire or burn the user due to temperature rise.

Read the directions printed on the battery pack carefully before use.

Keep the battery at room temperature. Refer to other Tips and directions in this guide to store the battery
properly.

Do not use loose plugs or damaged power cords.

An electric shock or fire may occur.

Do not touch the power cord with your hands wet.

Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.

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Pull the plug, not the cord, to disconnect the power.

Otherwise, a fire may occur or the product may get damaged.

Operate the product at the proper voltage.

Excessive voltage may result in damage on the product, electric shock or fire.

Use power outlets with an earth pin installed and proper supply of rated electricity.

An electric leakage may cause an electric shock or fire.

Plug the power cord tightly into the outlet.

Loose connection of the power cord could cause a fire.

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In the case that a strange noise is heard from the cord or plug, disconnect the power cord from the outlet im­mediately and contact the service center.

A fire or electric shock may occur.

Never disassemble the power supply and adapter.

A damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.

Use a socket with an earth pin equipped.

If not earthed, the product may cause an electric shock and get damaged.

Ensure that the power outlet is earthed before plugging in.

Otherwise, an electric shock from power leakage may occur.

Always keep the power cord and the outlet clean.

A fire may occur.

Do not impair the cord by bending or pressing it too hard. Keep children and pets from damaging the power
cord.

An impaired cord could damage computer parts causing a fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the machine completely from others before cleaning it.

Otherwise, an electric shock or impairment may occur.

If the power circuit and machine are soaked, disconnect the battery, AC adapter, and all others before con­tacting the local service center.

Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.

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Using Notebook PC

Clean the computer with a proper agent and dry it completely before using it again.

If the computer is wet while used, an electric shock or fire may occur.

When lightning flashes in your area, disconnect the power, modem, LAN and other connections.

An electric shock or fire may occur.

Do not leave a cup or other containers filled with watery substance near the computer.

If the machine is soaked, a fire or electric shock may occur.

Do not connect the modem to a key telephone system.

A fire may occur or the product may get damaged.

If you have dropped or damaged the computer, disconnect the power and contact the local service center for
a safety check.

If a damaged computer is used continuously, an electric shock or fire may occur.

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Do not put a lit candle or live cigarette on the computer.

A fire may occur.

The fluorescent lamps on the LCD panel contains mercury.

If you have contacted the liquid from the LCD panel, immediately wash the substance away with water. If
you feel any slightest trouble, visit your doctor immediately.

If you smell or see smoke from the computer, stop using the computer and disconnect the power before con­tacting the local service center.

A fire may occur.

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Do not play computer games too much.

Playing a computer game for an extensive time may cause a mental disorder. It could even inflict physical
impairments on feeble people including children and the elderly.

You may hear noise while on 3D mode.

Do not leave any object such as a pen on the keypad.

You might break the LCD panel by unwittingly shutting it down with the object remaining on the pad.

Do not press or scratch the LCD panel with a sharp object.

It may cause an impairment.

Ensure the power is off before shutting the panel.

The machine may be deformed due to temperature rise.

The bottom of the computer gets hot when the system is working. Please avoid touching it and do not put it
on your laps.

Do not impose excessive force on the LCD panel or drop it.

You could break the LCD glass panel.

Do not forcibly open the LCD panel with one hand.

The machine may be twisted.

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To clean the LCD panel, use designated agents and soft cloth and rub the panel in one direction.

Too much force may damage the panel.

When handling computer parts, follow the instructions in the manual.

Otherwise, damage may be inflicted.

Do not put your finger or an object in the PC card slots.

An injury or electric shock may occur.

Install a vaccine program on your computer and do not download illegal programs nor access any corruptive
web site such as those pushing pornographic contents.

The system may be infected and impaired.

Ask one of our engineers to run a safety check after your computer has been repaired.

Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may occur.

For minors, we recommend a program that blocks access to illegal or pornographic web sites.

Minors' exposure to adult-only contents may inflict psychological instability or even trauma on them. Take
an extra precaution for your children if the whole family is using this machine.

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Do not press Eject button while the CD-ROM drive is running.

The data may be lost or the disk may spin out unexpectedly to cause an injury.

Keep the machine away from heat-emitting devices such as a heater.

The product may get deformed or catch on fire.

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Do not insert other devices than designated ones in the ports.

Otherwise, the product may get damaged.

Do not use a damaged CD-ROM disk or floppy disk.

It may cause product damage or physical injury.

Prevent children from thrusting their finger in the CD drive tray.

The finger may be stuck in the tray and injured.

To remove a CD, turn off the CD program and when the drive lamp is off press Eject button.

Otherwise, the fast spinning CD may spring out of the tray and hurt you.

Do not block the ventilation hole on the sides with any object.

Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.

Do not leave the machine in a car.

The battery may cause an explosion or fire.

Avoid using a wireless LAN connection within the 5m radius of a microwave or plasma lamp. If you have
to use wireless LAN and a plasma bulb within the range, however, do it through a channel between 11 and

13.

The transmission rate may drop even if the connection is made.

Turn off the computer if you are not going to use it for an extended time period.

It may overheat the battery.

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Upgrading Notebook PC

To upgrade the machine, turn off the system and disconnect the power cord and the battery. Disconnect the
telephone line linked to the modem, if any.

An electric shock or fire may occur.

When you disassemble and upgrade the machine, prevent children from swallowing any parts including
bolts.

If a child swallowed a nut, they may get suffocated.
In that case, see the doctor immediately.

Please use parts certified by

Otherwise, a fire or product damage may occur.

Consult our service engineer before you use a peripheral device not manufactured by

The product may get damaged.

Do not disassemble or moderate the machine arbitrarily.

You could get an electric shock and would not be able to receive the warranty service for that.

Handle devices and parts of the machine with care.

The product may get damaged.

Ensure that everything including the case is reassembled completely before connecting the machine to the
power.

Any exposed part may give you an electric shock.

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Carrying Notebook PC

Do not drop any part or device of the machine while disassembling it.

If dropped, it may be damaged and cause an injury.

To carry the machine, turn off the power and disconnect all the cables.

Otherwise, you may trip over the wire, damaging the computer and getting an injury.

During air traveling, follow the directions of flight attendants.

Using a laptop during flight may cause an aircraft accident.

Do not carry the machine with the LCD panel open.

Otherwise, the product may get damaged.

When leaving the machine in a car, keep it in shadow.

The product may be deformed or caught on fire due to temperature rise.

Protect the machine from any shock while carrying it.

System damage or an injury may result.

Carry the machine in a bag designed for it.

Carrying it in an other type of bag may result in product damage.

If the machine is not used for a long time, remove the battery pack and discharge electricity to store them.

That way, the battery can maintain the optimal state.

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Do not leave the powered-on computer in a space without enough ventilation (i.e. bags) for an extended or
repeated time.

The battery may overheat and cause a fire.

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Safety Notes to Prevent Data Loss (HDD Management)

Handle the computer with care to prevent a data loss.

Since the hard disk is sensitive to shocks, please make a back-up file of important data all the time.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for any hard-disk data loss caused by your mistake.

Hard disk damage and data loss may occur when:

External shocks are inflicted on the machine while disassembling or installing it.
When the computer is abruptly reset (rebooted) due to power failure, the hard disk may get damaged.
The computer is infected with a virus, tainting the data irrecoverably.
Abrupt turning-off of the computer can damage the computer.
Moving, shaking or pounding the computer while the hard disk is running, and thus causing file damage or
bad sectors.

It is recommended to back up the data to minimize damage caused by hard disk damage.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any data loss.

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Safety Precaution for

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When using the computer, sit in the good posture as shown below.

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1.

Do not have light directly reflected on the monitor.

2.

Set the upper part of the screen to be on the even level with or slightly lower level than your eyes.

3.

Adjust the screen while avoiding illuminated reflection.

4.

Stretch the neck and back straight.

5.

Keep the hands, wrists, and arms horizontally.

6.

Adjust the chair to set the hands and arms properly for the keyboard.

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Long time use of computer may cause physical fatigue.

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A 10 minutes break after 50 minute use is desirable. Avoid using the computer more than 2 hours a day.

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Take a rest regularly and stretch your body.

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Adjusting volume (headset and speakers)

Check the volume before listening to music

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Before using the headset, check if the volume is too high.

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Do not use the headset too long.

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System Protection Feature

When the internal temperature rises, the System Protection feature automatically hibernates or turns off the computer. The
computer may not be turned on until its temperature falls to the normal degree.

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Chapter 2. Notebook PC Tour

2-1. Opening/Closing Notebook PC

1.

Raise the Notebook PC cover upward.

Adjust the angle for the best convenient position.

2.

Be sure to close the computer after use.

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Notebook PC Tour

2-2. Operation Status Lamps

1.

Power Lamp:

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Blinking: System Standby

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On: The system is running on the AC power or battery.

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Off: The system is turned off or in Hibernates.

2.

AC Power and Battery Status Lamp

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Orange: The battery is being charged.

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Orange/Green Blinking: Charged more than 90%

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Off: The AC adapter is not connected and the battery is being discharged.

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Green: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is not in charging stage, or the battery is fully charged.

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Green Blinking: The battery is charged less than 10

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Red Blinking: In faulty state

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If you try to turn on the system that has entered the Hibernates mode or been turned off after a low-battery alarm, the system will not be turned

on but the lamp will blink three times.

3.

Hard Disk Drive Lamp

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The lamp is turned on when the HDD is running.

Do not turn off the power forcibly while the hard disk drive lamp is on. Otherwise, the data may get impaired.

4.

Num Lock

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When the

+ [

5.

Caps Lock

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Caps Lock

6.

Wireless LAN lamp

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Off: Wireless LAN is not in use.

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Blinking (short interval): Wireless LAN/Bluetooth is connected and data are being transmitted.

lamp

Num Lock

Num Lk]

lamp is turned on, you can enter numbers (0~9) using the embedded numeric keys. If you press [Fn

again, the

Num Lock

lamp is turned off and you can enter text characters.

lamp

lamp is on when the it is active. When this lamp is on, you can type uppercase letters without holding

%

Shift

]

key.

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Blinking (every 2 ~ 3 seconds): Wireless LAN/Bluetooth is not connected but Wireless Radio is on.

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Blinking (every 3 ~ 4 seconds): An access Point is being searched for to connect Wireless LAN/Bluetooth.

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On: An access point is being searched for or Wireless LAN is connected.

The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth lamp may operate differently depending on model type.

The Wireless LAN card and the Bluetooth device are optional, and so it may not be supported in some models.

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Notebook PC Tour

Chapter 3. Using the system

3-1. Running on Battery

Notebook PC runs on AC power or battery. This section describes the procedure that the user should take initially for a new
system. The provided AC adapter can be used on voltage between 100V and 240V.
Charge the new battery with the AC adapter before use.

Refer to [Charging Battery with AC Adapter] in User's Guide.

1.

Turn the machine over to see the battery pack chamber and equip the pack.

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Insert the battery pack into the chamber as shown in the following figure and push it in the direction of the arrow until you hear a clicking

sound.

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2.

Open the machine and turn the power on.

3.

Check the battery state.

Using the system

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When the battery status lamp is blinking, charge it fully with the AC adapter before using it.

4.

To remove the battery pack, push the Lock button to the direction of Unlock and lift the battery pack in the direction of the
arrow.

Use batteries certified and acknowledged by LG Electronic Inc.

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Uncertified batteries may explode.

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Ensure the power is off before changing the battery pack.

Keep the battery pack removed when the machine is not in use.

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Otherwise, a fire and product damage may result.

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For more efficient use of the battery, read the following carefully.

■ Natural discharge: The battery runs low naturally even if it is kept unused.

■ Periodical full (dis)charge: Repeated recharge in midway shortens the running time gradually.

To lengthen the span, charge and discharge the battery to the fullest once or twice. For optimal
use, execute the full charge/discharge every 30 to 60 days. Still better, recharge the battery after
it has run out.

For a safe and efficient use of battery, follow the below directions.

■ Do not short-circuit the battery.

■ Keep the battery away from heat.

■ Keep the battery at room temperature (between 0 ~ 60 ).

■ Do not disassemble the battery pack nor throw it in water or fire.

■ Keep the battery out of reach of children.

The battery capacity may change due to chemical reactions during charge and discharge.

■ The system checks the charge status of LG batteries frequently, and then calculates and indicates

the actual battery duration on the current system setup.

■ The battery is wearable goods and thus the life span may be getting shorter as used. The battery

running time may also become shorter accordingly.

■ When the battery is fully charged the machine stops recharging, and it resumes recharging when
the battery charge rate drops below 95%.

■ The Battery Status lamp may be turned off even when the battery is not fully charged, and it may
blink in orange or green even when the battery is fully charged. This happens because of
measures to maintain the battery life and the time gap between charge state recognition and
charge state update. You don't need to worry about this because it returns to normal in a while.

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Using the system

3-2. Charging Battery with AC Adapter

Notebook PC runs on AC power or battery.
This section describes the procedure that the user should take initially for a new system.

The provided AC adapter can be used on voltage between 100V and 240V.

1.

Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet with the power cable.

2.

Connect the AC adapter to the power port of the notebook PC.

1.

AC Adapter

2.

Power cable

3.

Adjust the LCD panel to the most comfortable angle.

4.

Press the power button to turn on the machine.

■ You need a different plug to use the AC adapter on 110V. (The extra plug for 110V is sold
separately.)

Do not leave a liquid container on the computer.

■

The system may be short-circuited and damaged.

Please use an AC adapter certified by LG Electronics.

■

Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.

■

It may cause a problem in battery charging or system operation.

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3-3. Registering Windows

Ensure that the AC adapter is connected or the battery is charged before turning on the machine.
Refer to the below directions to turn on/off the machine.

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Turning On

1.

Open the machine and adjust the panel.

2.

Press Power button and self-diagnosis begins. After self-diagnosis,

3.

Registering the User with

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In the initial use, after turning on the system the user is required to register himself with

the following. (The process may differ by system model type, but that difference does not affect the system use.)

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Registering the User with

In the initial use, after turning on the system the user is required to register himself with

For user registration process, refer to the following. (The process may differ by system model type, but that difference does
not affect the system use.)

1.

When the [Welcome to Microsoft Windows]

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

screen appears, click

Windows XP

Windows XP

Next

home screen appears.

. For user registration process, refer to

Windows XP

.

.

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Using the system

2.

When [End User License Agreement]

3.

The [Please specify a computer name.]
(O)

fields and click

To set up the Internet, click

Skip

button to continue.

Next

and continue.

appears, read it carefully, select

screen appears. Fill in

Computer Name (C)

Yes, I accept. (Y)

and

and click

Next

.

Computer Description

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4.

When the [Register with Microsoft?]

5.

When the [Help protect your PC.]

Update now" and click

Next

screen appears, select

screen appears, select "Help protect my PC by turning on Automatic

.

No, not at this time. (N)

and click

Next

.

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Using the system

6.

When the [Type the user name] screen appears, enter your

7.

When the [Thank you] screen appears, click

Finish (F)

User Name (Y)

. Now, you have completed the installation process.

and click

Next

.

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System Termination

1.

To turn off the computer, close all applications and on the

Computer

.

Windows XP

home screen click

Sta rt

and

Tur n i ng O f f

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2.

When the [Shutdown Computer] screen appears, click

3.

The computer turns off automatically

4.

Close the computer.

Using the system

Shutdown

.

Do not turn off the power forcibly while the hard disk drive lamp is on.

■

The data may get damaged.

■

Occasionally the system on

happens, press Power button for five seconds or longer to forcibly shut down. However,
th is is a n eme rgen c y me a sure and i t may c ause s yste m err ors. I t is r e comm ende d to c l ick
the

Start

button and select [Turn off Computer] menu to shut down the computer.

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Abnormal turning-off of the computer may damage data stored in the hard disk. When the program
suddenly stops, press the

Task Manager

due to an abnormal shutdown, reinstall damaged programs. LG Electronics is not responsible for data
loss caused by your mistakes and negligence.

or restart the system. If the some

Windows

may not be shut down automatically. When this

Ctrl + Alt + Delete

keys to terminate the program through

Windows

program files have been damaged

Windows

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3-4. Windows XP Overview

Windows XP

applications through the Start menu.
There are more Desktop options for you to customize the environment.

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Windows XP

Windows

basic functionality of

1.

Click

2.

When the window appears, select a

3.

Minimize

4.

Maximize

is stylish, novel, and easy to use. The desktop and task bar images are simplified, and you can easily access

Tour

is an operation system based on which a computer runs. It is recommended to learn the

Sta rt

button and click

button

button

Windows

for better use of a computer.

Windows XP Tour

Windows XP

.

feature item to view detailed description.

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5.

Close

button

Using the system

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Windows XP Desktop

1.

Sta rt

button

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Unfolds Start menu when clicked.

2.

Sta rt

menu

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Includes programs needed to start Windows.

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Clicking All Programs displays the list of all programs installed on the system.

3.

Ta sk b a r

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Shows all currently running programs.

4.

Toolbar

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Clicking the icon switches the language to another such as

-

The user can add or delete various toolbars.

5.

Taskbar icons and clock

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Allows you to set up resolution,

6.

Recycle Bin

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Keeps dropped files and folders. Empty

Deleted files and folders can not be restored.

Power Management

Recycle Bin

Korean/English

and other basic configurations.

deletes files and folders in

.

Recycle Bin

from the computer.

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Start menu

Includes all programs needed to start

Windows

.

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1.

Fixed Items

2.

Recently Used Programs

-

The order of the programs is subject to change.

3.

All Programs

4.

Sta rt

-

Allows you to easily access most commonly used programs.

5.

My Documents

-

Keeps your documents.

6.

My computer

-

Displays information on drives and networks and allows you to retrieve or execute files and folders.

7.

Control Panel

-

Allows you to customize computer settings.

Using the system

▶

Help and Support

Allows you to learn about
before using the computer.

1.

Click

Sta rt

button and

Windows

use and get troubleshooting information and technical supports. Please read the menu

Help and Support

on

Sta rt

menu.

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2.

Then, the following screen will appear.

3.

Allows you to search for wanted items through such methods as

Microsoft Knowledge Base. Microsoft Knowledge Base

4.

Helps you with many such troubles as learning about the features of
through appropriate items.

5.

Through the Internet connection, you can ask others for a help and receive the telephone number of the technical support
center.

6.

You can configure the optimal environment for computers.

Suggested Topics, Full-text Search Matches

is supported only when the Internet is connected.

Windows XP

and getting troubleshooting information

, and

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3-5. Windows XP Power Management

Windows XP

With that, you can lower the power consumption of Notebook PC.

▶

Power Option Registration Information

1.

On the home screen, click

2.

Double-click

3.

When
management settings for the user environments.

has a self-power management feature.

Sta rt

button and

Control panels|Switch to Classic View|Power Options

Power Option Registration Information

Control Panel

window appears, on

.

icons.

Power Schemes

tab, customize the power

■ To find appropriate power management settings for Notebook PC, just select Mobile Phone/
Laptop in Power Schemes d r opdown menu. Th e n d e c i d e d etailed time fr a m e s f o r Turn
off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System standby, and System hibernates in Power
Schemes settings of Minimal Power Management.

■ In System Standby, the monitor and hard disks are turned off to save power.

■ In System standby, currently worked-on data is not stored on the hard disk and so save it before

entering into the standby mode.

■ In System hibernates, the computer is turned off after all the data on the memory has been
saved on the hard disk.

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■

If you execute

serious error may occur. Be sure to end the game before entering into

System hibernates

System standby

.

or

System hibernates

while playing a computer game, a

System standby

or

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3-6. Scanning Computer Viruses

Computer viruses are programs that penetrate other programs and files. Computer viruses infect other files through
replication, leaving the infected files and programs damaged and unusable. The Notebook PC comes with a vaccine program
called

Norton AntiVirus

The displayed image can be modified without prior notice.

Norton AntiVirus

▶

Installing and Registering

1.

Complete

2.

Double-click the [Install Norton AntiVirus]

Norton AntiVirus

Windows XP User Registration

. You can use

can also be installed using

Norton AntiVirus

Norton AntiVirus

and turn on the machine.

can also be installed using

and

LG Intelligent Update CD

icon on the desktop.

LG Intelligent Update CD

LiveUpdate

.

.

free of charge for 90 days.

3.

When the

Norton AntiVirus

license agreement screen appears, read the agreement and click [I Agree].

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4.

When the

program and click

When the

5.

The installation program starts to install

Norton AntiVirus

Microsoft Windows installer

Internet to install

installation screen appears, select the destination folder to intall the

[

Next].

Microsoft Windows installer

update window appears, install the update. (You need to be connected to the

.)

Norton Antivius

.

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6.

When the installation of

7.

When the following screen appears, select [Continue with my 90 day Subscription] and click [Next].

Norton AntiVirus

is finished as below, click [Next].

8.

When the following screen appears, click [Finish] to complete the installation.

If the system is connected to the Internet, the user registration screen may appear. If you want to register the program, fill in the form as

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instructed on the screen and click [Next]. If you don't want to register, click [Skip]

▶

Updating

A modem or LAN card must be installed in the computer to update

only through the Internet.

1.

Click

2.

LiveUpdate

Norton AntiVirus

Sta rt

on the taskbar and select

downloads and installs the update automatically.

All Programs

>

Norton AntiVirus

.

Norton Antivirus

>

LiveUpdate

. Update is available

.

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3.

When the update is complete, click [Restart] to reboot the system.

▶

Scanning Viruses with

1.

Double-click the

AntiVirus

2.

In the

Norton AntiVirus

Norton AntiVirus

.

Norton AntiVirus

icon on the desktop, or click [Start] >

tab, click [Tas k & Sc a ns ]

> [Run a Scan]

All Programs

, select the scan method, and start the scan.

>

Norton AntiVirus

>

Norton

3.

Scan is performed and the result is displayed.

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If the system is infected with a virus, the Repair window is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to repair the infected files.

4.

When the scan is complete, click [Finish] to exit the program.

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3-7. CyberLink YouCam

CyberLink YouCam

The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.

Web Camera

For more information about its operations, refer to the Help of

▶

Using

Cyberlink YouCam

1.

Double-click the

2.

The main windows of

is the program that can take picture or moving images through the

is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models.

CyberLink YouCam

CyberLink YouCam

Icon

CyberLink Youcam

on the Desktop to run the program.

appears as follows..

Web Camera

.

.

3.

Viewer

: Displays the

4.

Image Gallery

5.

Animation Effect menu

6.

Frame / Animation Effect menu

▶

Major Buttons

1.

Open Emotion Pictures

2.

: Use to record pictures and moving images, play back or delete those images.

YouCam Environment configuration

Web cam

Can add a frame and animation effect on the screen.

screen.

Can add a frame and animation effect on the screen.

Opens various emotion picture files.

Configures the environment for

Yo u C a m

.

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3.

Snapshot

: Takes pictures.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Burst

: Takes pictures continuously.

Capture

: Takes moving images.

YouTube

: Uploads the taken moving images to

E-Mail

: Sends the taken pictures or moving images through E-mail.

Recycle Bin

Help

: Deletes the taken pictures or moving images.

: Displays the help windows for

Yo u C a m

.

Yo u Tu b e

.

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Chapter 4. Input/Output Device

4-1. Using the Keyboard

The keyboard allows the user to input data or give commands.

▶

Keyboard Overview

The keyboard consists of character and numeric keys as well as function keys.

1.

Function keys (F1 ~ F12)

-

The usage may differ by OS or applications types.

2.

Fn key:

-

Works as part of hot keys if used with function keys.

3.

Character and Numeric Keys:

-

Consists of keys, spacebar, numeric keys (0 ~ 9), and special symbol keys.

-

Spacebar

: Inserts a white space per hit while you type.

4.

Arrow keys:

-

Moves the cursor and others in their respective directions.

5.

Pg Up and Pg Dn keys:

-

Moves a screened page up or down.

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Input/Output Device

▶

Using Special Keys

1.

Esc

key

-

Terminates or stops a program.

2.

Caps Lock

-

Used to turn on

press this key again. This does not apply to Korean characters.

3.

Shift

-

used to type uppercase letters or as part of hot keys.

4.

Windows

-

Allows you to select

5.

Shortcut Menu Key:

-

Allows you to open the

6.

Enter

-

Used to inform the computer of the completion of one command or to change the line.

7.

Prt Sc

-

Prints or temporarily saves the current screen display.

key

key

key (

key

Caps Lock

key

Print Screen

lamp. When this lamp is on, you can type uppercase letters without holding Shift key. To type lowercase letters,

Windows

Start button and open Start menu .

Windows

shortcut menus. (The shortcut menus are the same as those you can see when right-clicking a file or folder.)

)

■

Spilling a watery substance like coffee or juice on the keyboard may cause a fault, malfunction, or

electric shock.

■

The keys may not work properly when you use several keys at the same time while playing a PC
game. (Please change the key combination settings according to the combinations necessary for the
game play.

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■ Toggle Caps Lock key to turn the Caps Lock lamp ON or OFF and to maintain the

uppercase/lowercase mode. The on/off status is displayed through the lamp on the notebook
PC body.

■ By holding Shift key, you can type uppercase letters when Caps Lock is off or lowercase

letters when Caps Lock is on.

For more convenient use of Windows XP, remember the following Windows key combinations:

■ Displays Windows XP Help.

■ Displays "Search Result - Computer" window.

■ Displays "Search Result" window.

■ Displays the execution screen.

■ Selects the next window in order displayed on the taskbar.

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■ Minimizes the current window.

▶

Hot Keys:

By pressing the following key combinations at the same time, you can immediately start the designated features (such as
adjusting the screen brightness).

Input/Output Device

Fn + F3

Magnifying hot keys.

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Fn + F7

Fn + F9 Mute

Fn +

Increases LCD brightness, which can have eight different levels.

Fn +

Decreases LCD brightness, which can have eight different levels.

Fn +

Turns down the volume.

Fn +

Turns up the volume.

Fn + F10 System Information

Fn + F12

Fn + Num Lk

Executes the mode defined in the
nate)

When the user presses Fn + F5 keys, the touchpad mode alternates between

Disable

and

Touchpad Enable

after the initialization.)

Turns the wireless devices (incl. Wireless LAN and Bluetooth) on and off (Bluetooth is optional,
and so it may not be installed in some models.)

Monitor toggle. If you have an external monitor connected to the computer, press

to rotate the display mode between

in order.

(Sound ON / Sound OFF)

. Displays summarized system information.

Hibernates (When OSD is installed)

When the

Num Lock

bedded numeric keys. If you press [Fn] + [Num Lk] ag a in, the

off and you can enter text characters.

lamp is turned on, you can enter numbers (0~9) using the em

Windows Power Save Mode

. (Initialization takes 1 ~ 2 seconds. It is recommended to use

LCD only, Monitor only,

. (Example:

and

LCD + Monitor both

Num Lock

Standby

, Hiber-

Touchpad

Fn + F7

lamp is turned

keys

-

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4-2. Using the Touchpad (and Mouse)

The touch pad is equipped with the scroll feature and can function as a wheel mouse. The touchpad is compatible with the
USB-type mouse in software. The touchpad functions same as the USB-type mouse and is very useful for a program
supporting mouse use like the

The touchpad and a USB-type mouse can be used together on the same system.

1.

Touchpad

-

Moves the cursor.

2.

Scrolling area

3.

Left button

-

Used to select or execute programs.

4.

Right button

-

Functions as the right button of a mouse in most cases. However, the usage may differ depending on programs.

Windows

.

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▶

Moving the Cursor (Pointer) on the Screen

Place a finger on the touchpad and glide the finger.

Input/Output Device

▶

Click (Select)

Press and release the left button swiftly. (Or tap the touchpad once.)

Do this, for example, to select a menu or icon and to place the cursor to type on a word processor file.

▶

Double-click (Execute)

Press and release the left button twice swiftly in a series. (Or tap the touchpad twice swiftly in a series.)

Do this, for example, to run a program after selecting its execution file (or icon).

Notes on Using the Touchpad

■

Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the pad nor peel the cover. It may cause an impairment.

■

Do not place more than one finger on the pad nor use it with your hands wet or covered with gloves.

The touchpad may not function normally. Oil or dirt at the finger tip can also cause an impairment.

■

The touchpad is sensitive. Do not impose an excessive pressure on it. Use the touchpad in a

comfortable posture not to do any harm to your finger or wrist.

▶

Drag/Drop

To drag, click and hold an icon, for example, and move it to another location.

To drop, leave a dragged icon to another location.

To move a file icon, for example, to another folder or to
hold the left button, and glide another finger on the touchpad until the icon reaches the aimed location. After reaching the
destination, release the left button.

1.

Drag

-

Glide one finger on the pad with another finger pressing and holding the left button.

2.

Drop

-

Release the left button to drop. (By doing this, you could drop a file into

Recycle Bin

Recycle Bin

, place the cursor (or the pointer) on the icon, press and

, if you want to.)

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▶

Click-free Dragging

When activated, this feature allows you to drag an icon without pressing and holding the left button.

Do the following to activate the click-free dragging feature. If it has been done, pressing the left button for an extensive time
replaces pressing and constant holding so that you can drag without holding the left button.

1.

Click [Mouse Properties] icon in Notification Area.

2.

Select Activate click-free dragging (T) and click [Setup] button to adjust the time span for which you should press the left
button to execute the feature.

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▶

Scrolling

The touch pad supports the scrolling feature.

To scroll vertically or horizontally, glide your finger along the right or bottom edge. Now the screen follows your finger
movements if there is a scroll bar on either edge.

Input/Output Device

The width of scroll bar may differ by computer model type.

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Chapter 5. Connecting Peripherals

5-1. Connecting USB 2.0

Following peripherals can be connected to the Notebook PC.

Those peripherals need to be purchased separately.

The notebook PC can be connected with other USB supporting devices such as USB keyboard, Hub, digital camera, etc.

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5-2. Connecting Monitor

Monitor Toggle Features (Converting the Screen Using the Shortcut Key)

If you have an external monitor connected to the computer, press Fn + F7 keys to rotate the display mode between LCD only, Monitor only,

and LCD

+

Monitor both in order.

■ Ensure the monitor power is off before connect external monitor to the notebook pc.

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5-3. Using Bluetooth

Bluetooth

enabled digital devices such as camera, cell phone, headset, printer, GPS receiver, etc.

The images and contents of Using

For more information, refer to the Help of the

▶

Searching for and Using

1.

2.

3.

establishes wireless connection between the

Bluetooth

is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models.

Bluetooth

may differ depending on the

Bluetooth

setup program.

Bluetooth

Double-click the "My
to run the Bluetooth Setup program.

When the following [Add New Connection wizard]

The following screen appears after searching for all

click

[

Next].

Bluetooth

neighborhood" icon in the desktop or the

Device

Bluetooth

MS Windows

MS-Windows

appears, select [Fast Mode]

devices. Select the device you want to use and

user and the various

version.

icon on the right side of the task bar

and click [Next].

Bluetooth

-

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4.

When the following [Bluetooth Manager-Bluetooth Security] window appears, enter the password for the

Bluetooth

For a password, you can use the password provided by the

5.

When you added and connected the

in the

device.

Bluetooth Setup

Bluetooth

program as follows:

Bluetooth

device manufacturer or you can set it yourself.

device, the corresponding icon and device name is displayed

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Chapter 6. System Setup

6-1. Starting System Setup

System setup means storing the hardware configuration information of the computer in the CMOS RAM. Through system
setup, the computer retrieves various information including current date and time, memory capacity, and H/D capacity and
type.
You setup the system when you set passwords, change the booting order, and add new peripheral devices to the machine.

Items displayed on the Setup screen may differ by model type and spec.

■

Refer to [Setting the Password].

■

Refer to [Changing or Deleting the Password].

■

Refer to [Restore the Default Settings].

■

A faulty system setup may cause an error during system operation. Therefore, be careful when

changing the System Setup. Do not change the setup unless it is necessary.

■

For performance improvement, the CMOS setup menu configuration and default settings may be

changed and become different from the images in User Manual.

1.

Turn on the notebook PC.

2.

Press F2 key while the "Press F2 for System Utilities" appears on the bottom of the LG logo screen.

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3.

A while later, the system setup home screen appears.

▶

Keys Used in System Setup

Keys Descriptions

Enter

Esc

,

, ,

(Arrow keys) Moves the cursor up, down, left, and right.

+, -

F1

F9

F10

Selects the current item.

To deselect the current item or to move to the previous screen.

Increases or decreases the item value.

Displays the Setup Help.

Loads the optimized default values.

Stores new contents or ends the system setup.

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Cursor Keypad

■ These keys are used to move the cursors up, down, right, and left.

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