LG 9QK-LGX12 User Manual

Chapter 1.Tips

Tips

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

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Regulatory Notices

Tips

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ENERGY STAR

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LG Intelligent Update

To install a driver or application, use

LG Intelligent Update

CD provided by

LG Electronics

Guides you to configure the optimal environment for the system.

Provides you with an overview before use.

ENERGY STAR Compliance (Korea)

As an ENERGY STAR partner, LG has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the

ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with electronic equipment manufacturers to promote en-

ergy-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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Using

Ez User Guide

Ez Troubleshooting

For more convenient use of the machine, we provide you with

Ez User Guide

Ez Troubleshooting

Install them by selecting

LG Intelligent Update

CD >

Manual Installation

Application

Click

Help

button and refer to Tour to learn how to use

Ez User Guide

Ez Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

Sta rt

Help

: Helps you to find the answers to your questions and solve problems.

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Ez User's Guide

Thank you for purchasing the

LG Electronics

product.

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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Microsoft

Win PE

, and

WINDOWS

are the registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation

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IBM Personal Computer

PS/2

, and

PC AT

are the registered trademarks of

International Business

Machine Corporation

LG Electronics Inc.

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Please be understanding that this manual may contain incorrect parts despite our dedicated efforts to perfect it.

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

LG Electronics Inc.

has rights to modify any part of this manual for the better without prior notice.

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.

Appears in the case of noncompliance with the instruction that may cause serious physical dam-

age or fatal injuries.

Appears in the case of noncompliance with the instruction that may cause minor damage to the

body or the machine.

logo is a registered trademark of

Corporation.

SONY

logo and

Memory Stick

are the registered trademarks of

SONY

Corporation.

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logo is a registered trademark of

Transcend

Corporation.

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Secure Digital

Corporation.

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Ez User Guide

Tour

Toolbar

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Show

: Hide or show the navigation window.

Back

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Home

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Navigation Bar

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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.

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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

to 20

, respectively.

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.

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.

Tips

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Using Battery

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

Otherwise, the H

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

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

Otherwise, the H

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

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.

Use batteries certified and acknowledged by

LG Electronic Inc.

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.

Tips

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.

Tips

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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.

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.

Tips

In the case that a strange noise is heard from the cord or plug, disconnect the power cord from the outlet im-

mediately 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 con-

tacting the local service center.

Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.

Tips

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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.

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 con-

tacting 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.

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

LG Electronics Inc.

Otherwise, a fire or product damage may occur.

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

LG Electronics Inc.

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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Safety Notes to Prevent Data Loss (HDD Management)

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Safety Precaution for

Windows Vista

Capable PC Use

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.

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

Do not have light directly reflected on the monitor.

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

Adjust the screen while avoiding illuminated reflection.

Stretch the neck and back straight.

Keep the hands, wrists, and arms horizontally.

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

Windows Vista

Capable PC provides an environment where users can enjoy remarkable ad

vancements in information structuring and searching, security, and stability. However, not all

computers with the

Windows Vista

Capable PC logo can support the full range of

Windows

Vista

features. More powerful hardware combination is required for some premium features of

Windows Vista

as in the case of

Windows Aero

Windows Vista

Capable PC has to be equipped with the required or more powerful parts

to work flawlessly.

Although the machine bears the

Vista Capable

logo, the cost of upgrading

Windows Vista

is charged to the owner.

Those other computers without the

Windows Vista

Capable logo

For more information, refer to http:

www.windowsvista.com

getready.

Tips

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Adjusting volume (headset and speakers)

Check the volume before listening to music

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

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Do not use the headset too long.

Chapter 2.Notebook PC Tour

Notebook PC Tour

2-1. Opening/Closing Notebook PC

Raise the Notebook PC cover upward.

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Adjust the angle for the best convenient position.

Be sure to close the computer after use.

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