LG DT-FG Users manual

FG series

FGseries

P/N:3828BPH011A

Rev.00

P/N: 3828BPH011A(Rev.00)

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LG has manufactured and tested this product to provide you with a reliable computing environment. Please read this manual carefully before using the computer.

This User's guide is for FG model.

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1.Warning: Not following the instruction could result in death or serious injury.

This sign calls attention to features and operations that may be dangerous to the user. Follow the instruction closely to reduce the risk of bodily harm or damage to the equipment

2.Caution: Not following the instruction could result in minor or moderate

injury and/or damage to the product.

1Contents

Contents

Package Contents ..................................................................................................................... 1

Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 2

1-1 Package contents..................................................................................................................................... 9

1-2 Components........................................................................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the computer ........................................................................................................................... 15

1-4 Attaching external devices (customer purchased devices) .................................................................... 17

1. Installing the system

2. Using the system

3-1 Starting the system setup....................................................................................................................... 44

3-2 Booting with a USB device drive ............................................................................................................ 46

3-3 Setting a password................................................................................................................................. 47

3-4 Changing or removing the password ..................................................................................................... 48

3-5 Recovering the factory default settings .................................................................................................. 50

3-6 Setting up for boot method..................................................................................................................... 51

3-7 Using power saving function .................................................................................................................. 52

3-8 Using Hyper-Threading function ............................................................................................................ 53

3. System Setup

4. System Recovery ................................................................................................................ 54

5. Reinstallation of Drivers

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2

6-1 Opening the computer case ................................................................................................................... 62

6-2 Main board ............................................................................................................................................. 63

6-3 Connectors............................................................................................................................................. 64

6-4 Replacing the CPU................................................................................................................................. 66

6-5 Increasing memory................................................................................................................................. 68

6-6 Adding a hard disk driver ....................................................................................................................... 72

6-7 Installing expansion cards...................................................................................................................... 80

5-1 Reinstalling the printer driver ................................................................................................................. 56

5-2 Reinstalling the sound driver.................................................................................................................. 60

5-3 Reinstalling the video driver ................................................................................................................... 61

2-1 Turning on the computer ........................................................................................................................ 18

2-2 Using Windows XP................................................................................................................................. 21

2-3 Turning off the computer ........................................................................................................................ 28

2-4 Restarting the computer......................................................................................................................... 29

2-5 Using Mouse .......................................................................................................................................... 30

2-6 Cleaning the mouse ............................................................................................................................... 32

2-7 Using keyboard ...................................................................................................................................... 33

2-8 Using the optical disk driver ................................................................................................................... 35

2-9 Using hard the disk driver ...................................................................................................................... 36

2-10 Computer virus..................................................................................................................................... 39

6. System Expansion

2 Important Safety Instructions

These safety instructions will ensure many years of safe enjoyment from the product. Read this safety instructions carefully before installing the computer.

Installing the computer

Important Safety Instructions

Do not operate your computer near water for example, in a bathroom.

The computer may not function correctly, and there is the risk of electric shock. Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 to 95

ĕ (5Ë~35Ë) and 30 to 80% of

relative humidity.

Safely dispose of the packing materials, such as desiccant and plastic bags.

Children may swallow desiccant or suffocate from plastic bags.

Keep your computing environment clean and free of dust.

There is a risk of dysfunction to the computer.

Keep away from the moisture condensation.

It may damage on the computer. If this happens, turn off the computer and make it dry before power is on.

Do not place any object within 15cm of the computer.

The computer may overheat and result in fire or injuries.

Keep your computer away from electromagnetic fields.

Exposure to the electromagnetic field may result in loss of data in the hard disk drive and/or damage to the monitor.

3Important Safety Instructions

Do not use loose or damaged power plugs.

There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

Use a correct voltage outlet.

There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

Use properly grounded outlet.

Connecting the computer to an outlet without proper grounding may result in electric shock and damages to your computer.

Use your computer at the proper voltage/current level indicated.

There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not touch or grab the power plug with wet hands.

There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

If you hear a noise from the power cord or outlet, unplug the power cord immediately, and contact the customer service for help.

There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

Hold the plug body when removing the power cord from an outlet.

There is a risk of fire and damages to the computer.

Make sure the power plug fits snugly into the electrical outlet.

Loose fit may result in fire.

Keep near the power cable and power cord clean.

There is a risk of fire.

If an object or liquid enters the computer or an adaptor, remove power cord, battery, and any other cables from the computer, and contact the customer service for help.

There is a risk of an electric shock, fire, or damage to the computer.

Connecting to the power

4 Important Safety Instructions

Using the computer

Use properly grounded outlet.

Connecting the computer to an outlet without proper grounding may result in electric shock and damages to your computer.

Use your computer at the proper voltage/current level indicated outlet.

There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not bend or place a heavy object on top of the power cord. Keep the children and pets from damaging the power cord.

Damaged power cord may result in electric shock or fire.

For cleaning your computer, use mild detergent or computer cleaning products.

Be sure to dry completely before using the computer.

Using the computer without completely drying it may result in electric shock or fire.

During a lightning storm, disconnect the power cord, telephone line, and LAN cable from the computer.

There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

Do not place water, chemicals, or liquid of any kind on the computer.

Liquid of any kind entering inside the computer may result in an electric shock, fire, or damage to the computer.

Do not connect the modem directly to a multi-line telephone.

There is a risk of fire or damage to the computer.

If you drop your computer, remove the power cord and battery pack, and then contact the customer service for check.

There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

Do not expose your computer to the direct sunlight.

The computer may overheat and result in fire or injuries.

5Important Safety Instructions

Do not place a burning candle or cigarette on the computer.

There is a risk of fire or damage to the computer.

If you see or smell smoke from the computer or adaptor, turn off the computer,

remove the power cord, and then contact the customer service for help.

There is a risk of fire.

Upon completion of any service or repairs, ask service technician to perform safety checks.

Ignoring safety checks may result in electric shock or fire.

Keep the computer away from heat.

The computer may deform and there is a risk of fire.

Turn on the external devices first and the system.

There is a risk of damage to the computer.

Turn off the external devices first and and the system.

There is a risk of damage to the computer.

Use only the proper devices to the connector.

There is a risk of damage to the computer.

Do not use any damaged CD or floppy disk.

There is a risk of damage to the computer or injuries.

Use the Wireless LAN at least 5 meters away from a microwave oven or plasma lamp. When using the Wireless LAN near a plasma lamp, use the channel 11, 12, or 13.

The connection can be unavailable or slow.

Do not press eject button while the CD-ROM or floppy drive is in use.

Data can be lost and there is a risk of injuries.

Place the memory card in a correct position when inserting it.

There is a risk of damage to the memory.

Do not drop the parts of computer.

There is a risk of injuries or damage to the computer.

6 Important Safety Instructions

Carrying and storing the computer

Before moving the computer, turn the power off and remove all the cables.

You may trip over the loose cables and fall.

Upgrading the computer

Keep screws and other small parts away from children.

Children may choke on a screw or other small part. If a child swallows a small part, receive a medical care.

Do not disassemble the power supply devices.

There is a risk of an electrical shock.

Before disassembling the computer for upgraing purposes, turn off the power and remove the power cord, phone line and battery pack.

There is a risk of electric shock or fire. If you need to open the computer cover, contact the Technical support for help.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the computer without consulting Technical support. If you need to open the computer cover, contact the Technical support for help.

There is a risk of an electrical shock.

Always refer to the User's guide.

There is a risk of injury.

Replace only with the parts approved by LG.

There is a risk of fire or damage to the computer.

Consult with the customer service before connecting and using the computer with any non-LG product.

There is a risk of damage to the computer.

7Important Safety Instructions

Be cautious when handling the hard disk drive.

The hard disk drive is very delicate to any physical impact. Always make backups for your data.

LG is not responsible for the data lose caused by users.

The data on the hard disk or the drive itself may be damaged in the following situations.

Exposure to a physical shock during the disassembling or installing process.

The computer is reset (rebooted), for example by power outage, while the hard disk drive is operating.

Exposure to computer virus

The computer is turned off during operation.

To prevent data loss due to hard disk drive damages, always backup your data.

LG is not responsible for the loss of data.

Preventing data loss (handling hard disk drives)

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