LG LM50-BGZU1, LS50-UGPU1, LS50-UE5U1, LS50-A4A43U1, LS50-UG5U1 Manual

User’s Guide

Model : LM 40/50, LS 40/50

User’s guide..................................................................................................	6
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................	8
Selecting a place to work.................................................................................	8
Using the battery pack ....................................................................................	9
Replacing and disposing of the backup (standby) battery ...................................	10
Connecting to an AC power source ..................................................................	11
Using the computer ......................................................................................	12
Using the computer ......................................................................................	13
Upgrading the computer ................................................................................	15
Carrying and storing the computer..................................................................	16
Preventing data loss (handling hard disk drives) ...............................................	17
Ergonomic information ..................................................................................	18

For Australian Users ...................................................................................	19
Laser compliance statement .......................................................................	20
Overview ....................................................................................................	21
Package contents .........................................................................................	21
Components (LM 40/50)................................................................................	23
Front view ...................................................................................................	23
Components (LS40/50) .................................................................................	25
Front view ...................................................................................................	25
Rear view (LM 40/50, LS 40/50) .....................................................................	26
Left view .....................................................................................................	27
Right view ...................................................................................................	28
Status indicators ..........................................................................................	29
Basics .........................................................................................................	31
Using the battery pack ..................................................................................	31
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Using the AC adapter ....................................................................................	34
Connecting the AC adapter to an AC outlet (100~240V).....................................	34
Opening and positioning the LCD panel............................................................	35
Power switch ...............................................................................................	35
Turning the power on and off .........................................................................	36
Turning on the computer ...............................................................................	36
Turning off the computer ...............................................................................	40
Using Windows XP ........................................................................................	42
Overview.....................................................................................................	42
Help and Support .........................................................................................	43
Windows XP desktop .....................................................................................	44
Start menu..................................................................................................	45
Changing the look of the Start menu ...............................................................	45
Changing the pinned items in the Start menu ...................................................	45
Showing the recently used items on the Start menu ..........................................	45
Control Panel ...............................................................................................	46
Setting up Local Area Network (LAN) connections..............................................	47
Changing the Themes and Desktop background ................................................	49
Using the Windows Classic Theme...................................................................	49
Using a different theme .................................................................................	49
Changing the desktop background ..................................................................	50
Setting the Screen Saver ...............................................................................	50
Taskbar.......................................................................................................	51
Desktop cleanup...........................................................................................	51
Using the Power Options................................................................................	51
Power Options Properties...............................................................................	52
Power Options Properties...............................................................................	53
Advanced tab...............................................................................................	54
Power Meter ................................................................................................	54
System Hibernation ......................................................................................	55
Attaching external devices .............................................................................	56
Attaching a USB device .................................................................................	56
Attaching a television using an S-Video port .....................................................	56
Attaching an external monitor ........................................................................	58
Attaching a printer........................................................................................	59
Using S/PDIF output connector.......................................................................	61
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When listening to music as MP3......................................................................	61
When enjoying DVD Player ............................................................................	63
Attaching an IEEE 1394 device .......................................................................	63
Using the IrDA port.......................................................................................	64
About IrDA port............................................................................................	64
Using IrDA port ............................................................................................	64
Using Wireless LAN .......................................................................................	66
Connecting and using the wireless network ......................................................	66
Using IP Operator.........................................................................................	67
Using Battery Miser.......................................................................................	69
Input/Output..............................................................................................	71
Using the keyboard.......................................................................................	71
About the keyboard – 14.1inch.......................................................................	71
About the keyboard – 15 inch.........................................................................	72
Modifier and special function keys ...................................................................	74
Hot keys .....................................................................................................	76
Using the touch pad......................................................................................	77
Moving the pointer on the screen....................................................................	78
Making the selection (Click) ...........................................................................	78
Double-click (Run)........................................................................................	79
Drag and drop..............................................................................................	79
Using the scroll up/down function ...................................................................	82
System Setup..............................................................................................	83
Starting the system setup..............................................................................	83
Keys used in the system setup .......................................................................	83
Setting a password .......................................................................................	84
Setting a supervisor password........................................................................	85
Setting a user password ................................................................................	86
Changing or removing the password................................................................	87
Recovering the factory default settings ............................................................	88
System Recovery..........................................................................................	89
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Using Full Recovery ......................................................................................	89
Driver re-installation .....................................................................................	93
Storage/Memory.........................................................................................	94
Using the optical disk drive ............................................................................	94
Inserting a CD .............................................................................................	94
Removing a CD ............................................................................................	95
Playing an audio CD......................................................................................	96
Using Windows Media Player ..........................................................................	96
Using Power DVD .........................................................................................	97
Using an SD Memory Card / SONY Memory Stick...............................................	99
Inserting an SD Memory Card / Memory Stick...................................................	99
Removing the SD Memory Card / Memory Stick ................................................	99
Installing memory .......................................................................................	100
About memory ............................................................................................	100
Before installing memory..............................................................................	100
Purchasing memory .....................................................................................	101
Installing memory .......................................................................................	101
Features....................................................................................................	104
Model ........................................................................................................	104
Processor ...................................................................................................	104
Memory .....................................................................................................	104
BIOS ROM ..................................................................................................	104
Storage devices...........................................................................................	104
External I/O Interfaces.................................................................................	105
Display ......................................................................................................	105
Sound........................................................................................................	105
Dimension ..................................................................................................	105
LAN ...........................................................................................................	105
Modem ......................................................................................................	105
Power specification...................................................................................	106
AC Adaptor (Free Voltage) ............................................................................	106
Battery Pack (Li-Ion)....................................................................................	106
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Charging time .............................................................................................	106
Battery Life ................................................................................................	106
Backup (standby) battery .............................................................................	106
Operating environment.............................................................................	107
Operating...................................................................................................	107
Non-operating.............................................................................................	107

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User’s guide

Thank you for using the LG product.

LG has manufactured and tested this product to provide you with a reliable computing environment.

Please read this manual carefully before using the computer.

The following signs call attention to features and operations that may be dangerous to the user. Follow the instruction closely to reduce the risk of physical harm or damage to the equipment.

Danger: Not following the instruction will result in immediate death or serious injury.

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

Caution: Not following the instruction could result in minor or moderate injury and/or damage to the product.

Microsoft, MS, WinPE, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

is a trademark of LG.

Copyright 2003 LG Electronics, Inc., DigitalMate Co., Ltd.

Information in this manual may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Images in this manual are for illustrative purposes only and may be different from the actual product.

LG reserves the rights to make improvements and/or changes to the product without notice.

Reproducing any or all of the information contained in this publication without written permission is prohibited.

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Your computer complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.

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Important Safety Instructions

These safety instructions will ensure many years of safe enjoyment from the product. Set up your computer on a flat, stable surface. (LG is not responsible for the problems and damages caused by incorrect use of the computer in an unsafe environment.)

Selecting a place to work

Warning

Do not operate your computer near water; for example, in a bathroom or near a swimming pool.

The computer may not function correctly, and there is the risk of electric shock. Operate the computer within a temperature range of 50 to 95 degrees F (10 to 35 degrees C) and 20 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.

Caution

Keep your computing environment clean and free of dust.

There is a risk of dysfunction to the computer.

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 LCD.

Do not block the fan louvers and leave enough space around the computer for ventilation. The computer may overheat and result in fire or injuries.

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Using the battery pack

Warning

Use only a battery pack recommended by LG.

Using a battery pack of a different type may result in explosion.

Keep metallic objects, such as keys and clips, away from the battery pack.

Objects that conduct electricity can short-circuit the battery pack and result in fire and/or injuries.

Keep the battery pack away from heat.

There is a risk of explosion or fire.

Do not short-circuit battery terminals.

There is a risk of explosion.

Do not subject the battery pack to temperatures above 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

There is a risk of explosion or fire.

Keep the battery pack away from children and/or pet.

There is a risk of injury and damage to the battery pack.

Do not put the battery pack in the water.

There is a risk of fire or damage to the batter pack.

Be cautious when handling the keen part of the battery pack hook. It may hurt you.

Lock the Notebook locker at the bottom surface.

There is a risk of battery damage.

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Replacing and disposing of the backup (standby) battery

Warning

If the backup battery is incorrectly replace, there is danger of explosion.

The lithium batterry contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled or disposed of.

Replace only with a battery of the same type.

.ﺪﻴﻨﮐ ضﻮﻋ نﺁ ﺖﺳرد عﻮﻧ ﺎﺑ ار(ﯽﮐﺪی) ﻩﺮﻴﺧذ یﺮﻃﺎﺑ

.دراد دﻮﺟو رﺎﺠﻔﻧا ﺮﻄﺧ

.ﺪﻴﻨﮐ فﺮﺼﻣ ﯽﻠﺧاد ﻞﻤﻌﻟارﻮﺘﺳد سﺎﺳاﺮﺑ ار ﻩﺪﺷ ﻩدﺎﻔﺘﺳا (ﯽﮐﺪی) یﺎه ﻩﺮﻴﺧذ یﺎه یﺮﻃﺎﺑ

.دﻮﺸﻴﻣ یزﻮﺳ ﺶﺕﺁ ﺎی رﺎﺠﻔﻧا ﻪﺑ ﺮﺠﻨﻣ ﺖﺳردﺎﻧ یﺎﻬیﺮﻃﺎﺑ فﺮﺼﻣ

.ﺐﺳﺎﻨﻤﻟا زاﺮﻄﻟا ﻰﻠﻋ ﺔﻠیﺪﺒﻟا ﺔیرﺎﻄﺒﻟا ﺮﻴﻏ

.رﺎﺠﻔﻧﻻا لﺎﻤﺘﺣا كﺎﻨهو

.ﺔﻴﻠﺤﻤﻟا ﺔﻤﻈﻧﻻاو ﻦﻴﻧاﻮﻘﻟا ﺐﺴﺣ ﺔﻠﻤﻌﺘﺴﻤﻟا ﺔﻠیﺪﺒﻟا تﺎیرﺎﻄﺒﻟا ﻦﻣ ﺺﻠﺨﺕ

.قاﺮﺘﺣا وا رﺎﺠﻔﻧا ﻰﻟا يدﺆﺕ ﺪﻗ ﺔﺒﺳﺎﻨﻣ ﺮﻴﻏ ةرﻮﺼﺑ ﺎﻬﻨﻣ ﺺﻠﺨﺘﻤﻟا تﺎیرﺎﻄﺒﻟا

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Connecting to an AC power source

Warning

Do not use loose or damaged power plugs.

There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

Use properly grounded outlet.

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

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

There is a risk of 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.

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

Supplying improper levels of voltage/current may result in electric shock, fire, and/or damage to the computer.

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.

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

Loose fit may result in fire.

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. Keep the power cord and plug clean and free of dust. There is a risk of fire.

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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.

Before cleaning the computer, disconnect the power cord, battery, and any other cables from the computer.

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

Using the computer

Warning

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 up.

There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

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

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There is a risk of fire.

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.

The LCD monitor’s fluorescent lamp include hydrargyrum.

Avoid direct contact with liquid from the broken LCD. If it spills into eyes or the other parts of your body, wash it out several times with clean water. If you feel something different, contact a doctor or a health administrator immediately.

Using the computer

Caution

Do not place an object, such as a pen or clip, on the keyboard.

If you close the LCD cover with an object on the keyboard, you may damage or break the LCD.

Do not touch or scratch the LCD with sharp objects.

The LCD may be damaged.

Be sure to turn off the computer before closing the LCD cover.

The computer may overheat, and be damaged or deformed.

Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD.

LCD is made of glass, and an excessive force can break the LCD.

Follow the instructions in the user's guide.

There is a risk of damage to the computer.

Do not place objects into the PC Card slot.

There is the risk of electric shock or injury.

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

Ignoring safety checks may result in electric shock or fire.

Use the Wireless LAN at least 5m 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 may be unavailable or slow.

Keep the computer away from heat.

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

When attaching an external device, make sure the connector from the device and the port on the computer are of the same type.

There is a risk of damage to the computer.

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

There is a risk of damage to the computer.

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Upgrading the computer

Warning

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

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

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.

Caution

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the computer without consulting customer service.

There is a risk of electric shock.

Replace only with the parts approved by LG.

There is a risk of fire and 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.

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Carrying and storing the computer

Caution

Before moving the computer, turn the power off and remove all the cables. You may trip over the loose cables and fall.

When traveling on an airplane, follow the instruction by flight attendant. Using the computer on an airplane may result in an airline accident.

Do not travel with LCD monitor open.

Do not expose your computer to the direct sunlight in a closed area such as inside a car.

Prolonged exposure to high temperatures may deform the computer and also result in fire.

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Preventing data loss (handling hard disk drives)

Caution

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:

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

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

3.Exposure to virus.

4.The computer is turned off during operation.

5.Exposure to a physical shock while the hard disk drive is operating.

To prevent data loss due to hard disk drive damages, always backup your data. LG is not responsible for the loss of data.

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Ergonomic information

Warning

Adjust the display position to avoid glare or reflections from a direct ray of light. The top of the display should be on or below the level of your eyes.

Keep your head and neck in an upright position.

Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a horizontal position.

Adjust your chair to keep your arms and hands in a comfortable position.

Using the computer in the same position for a prolonged period of time may cause discomfort to your body.

Take short frequent breaks from working with your computer. No more than 2 hours of computing per day is recommended.

Stretch periodically to reduce muscular discomfort.

Check the volume level

Check if the volume level is too high before using headphones.

Do not use the headphones for a prolonged period of time.

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For Australian Users

Warning

For safety reasons, only connect equipment with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled or certified.

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Laser compliance statement

An optical disk drive (device), such as a CD-ROM, CD-RW,DVD-ROM drive, which can be installed in this unit is a laser product. The driver’s classification label is on the surface of the drive as shown below.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

The drive is certified by the manufacturer to comply with the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class I laser products at the date of manufacture.

In other countries, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of IEC825 and EN60825 for Class 1 laser products.

DANGER

Do not open the optical disk drive unit: no user adjustments or serviceable parts are inside. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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Overview

Package contents

The following items are included in the package. Match the items on this list with the items in the box. Some items may look different from the pictures.

LM40 14.1 inch Notebook PC

LM50 15 inch Notebook PC

LS40 14.1 inch Notebook PC

LS50 15 inch Notebook PC

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Note:

Make sure you have the correct AC adapter before connecting it to the computer.

Installation guide Battery pack power cord / AC adapter

Software installation CD

Telephone cable

Note:

-Battery is consumables, so its capacity and lifetime will decrease gradually as using time goes by.

-Battery pack(9 cell) is optional.

-Below mentioned functions are not offered by each product

*IEEE1394 / Wireless LAN / SD Memory card / S-Video port / IrDA port/

Memory Stick

Caution

When cleaning your computer, use cleaning products manufactured specifically for computing equipment. Using abrasive chemicals, such as paint thinner, benzene, or alcohol, may damage your computer.

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Components (LM 40/50)

Learning the components and their functions helps you use the computer more easily and thoroughly.

Front view

LM40 14.1 inch

Volume up button									Wireless LAN (option)
Volume down button										LCD
Power switch
										Power-Saving
										mode switch
	TouchPad									Keyboard
									TouchPad button
	Built-in							IrDA port (option)
	Speakers

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LM50 15 inch

Volume up button

Volume down button button

Power switch

TouchPad

Built-in speakers

Wireless LAN (option)

LCD

Power-saving mode switch

Keyboard

TouchPad button IrDA port (option)

Note:

Pressing the Volume up and down buttons at the same time mutes the sound.

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Components (LS40/50)

Front view

LS40 14.1 inch

Wireless LAN (option)

Volume up button
Volume down button					LCD
Power switch					Power-Saving
					mode switch

Keyboard

TouchPad

TouchPad button

Built-in

Speakers

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						LS50 15 inch
Volume up button							Wireless LAN (option)
Volume down button
Power switch							LCD
							Power-saving
							mode switch

	Keyboard
TouchPad	TouchPad button

Built-in speakers

Note:

Pressing the Volume up and down buttons at the same time mutes the sound.

Rear view (LM 40/50, LS 40/50)

Note: Some models may look different from the picture below.

Modem port

S-Video connector (option)

LAN port

Power jack

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Note:

To open the display panel

1. Push the latch button to the right 1, 2. and lift the LCD panel 2.

3. Adjust the slope of the display panel for a comfortable viewing angle.

1

2 2

Left view

Fan louvers	USB device port

Security keyhole
Parallel port		Monitor		Headphone jack/
		port		S/PDIF jack
				Microphone jack
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Security keyhole: User can attach a separately purchased chain lock into the security keyhole and connect it to a fixed object to prevent a notebook theft.

Note:

A position of security keyhole can be different from the model type.

Right view

IEEE 1394 port		Emergency
SD Memory Card		eject hole
/Memory Stick Slot

PC Card slot	DVD Drive	DVD drive	USB port
PC Card eject button
		eject button

Emergency eject hole: Insert a thin and hard pin into this hole, and you can open the disc tray manually.

Note:

Below mentioned functions are not offered by each product

*IEEE1394 / Wireless LAN / SD Memory card / S-Video port / IrDA port

Memory Stick

Your computer has a built-in DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, or CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive depending on the model type.

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Status indicators

Note: Some models may look different from the picture below.

8

7

1 2 3 4 5 6

3

2

8

1		4		5		6		7

1.AC Power:

Power indicator lights up when the power cord is connected to the computer.

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