LG Electronics USA NT-14T990 User Manual

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Full Screen

1 Drag and drop an app to the top end of the screen to change the app to the full screen size.

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2 Drag and drop the app again to a different location to return to its original size.

Screen Split into Two

1 Drag and drop an app to the right end or left end to reduce the size by half.

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The screen is split according to the guideline.

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2 Select a running app displayed in the preview on the split screen.

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3 Drag and drop the app again to a different location to return to its original size.

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Screen Split into Four

1 Drag and drop an app to the left corner to reduce the app to 1/4 size of the screen.

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The screen is split according to the guideline.

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2 You can use this method to place up to four apps on the screen.

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3 Drag and drop the app again to a different location to return to its original size.

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Using the Store

You can purchase apps or get free apps from Windows Store.

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If a local account is being used, a window to switch to a Microsoft account appears while using Windows Store. Follow the instructions on the screen to switch the local account to a

Microsoft account.

You can also do so by selecting [Start menu] > [Account] > [Change Account Settings].

If you switch to a Microsoft account, your PC settings (background, user settings, etc.) may be changed to the previous settings.

1 Press the [] button to move to the Start menu and select the [Microsoft Store] tile.

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Press the [] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Start menu.

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2 Select the app or use the search function on the store screen to install the desired app.

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Switching to Tablet Mode

If you are using Windows on a tablet PC, you can easily switch to the tablet mode.

1 Press the Action Center [] icon on the right side of the taskbar.

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2 Select [Tablet mode] to switch Windows to tablet mode.

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3 Select [Tablet mode] again to deactivate the mode.

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Unlocking the Screen

If the PC is not used for an extended period, it goes into a locked state.

When the PC is used again, a lock screen appears for security purposes and may be unlocked by using the following method.

1From the lock screen, press any key on the keyboard or drag up while you click and hold the mouse button.

2When the login window appears, enter the password and click [Enter].

(If no password is set, press the login button to immediately unlock the screen.)

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Setting the PC

Windows 10 supports various functions so that the user can change the PC setting easily and quickly.

Using Action Center

You can use the Action Center to easily change the settings for tablet mode, display, media connection and network settings.

The functions supported by the Action Center may differ depending on the model.

1 Press the Action Center [] icon on the right side of the taskbar.

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2 Change the PC settings as needed.

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If the tile does not appear, press the [Expand] menu.

[Rotation lock] tile is activated when in the tablet PC mode.

CAUTION

Using the Reader Mode and the Night light at the same time can cause color distortion. If color distortion occurs, deactivate the Reader Mode or the Night light.

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3 To change the detailed settings of the PC, press the [All settings] tile.

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Using the Start Menu

1 Press the [] button and select the [Settings] menu.

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2 When the screen for PC's detailed settings appears, select and change the settings as needed.

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Windows Shutdown Option

In Windows 10, you can use the Windows shutdown option by following these steps:

1 Click the [] button and select the [Power] menu.

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Press the [] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Start menu.

2 Select a Windows shutdown option.

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On the Desktop screen, press [Alt] + [F4] to use the Windows shutdown option. (Pressing [Alt] + [F4] on a running app may end the app.)

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Charging the Product / Using the Tablet PC Mode

Connect the AC adapter to power and charge the product.

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The power cable and the AC adapter type may differ per model type and country and there is no difference in functionality.

This product has a built-in battery pack.

The internal battery should not be arbitrarily disassembled or replaced. Arbitrarily disassembling the product may void the warranty.

If you need to disassemble or replace the battery, please visit the designated LG Electronics Service Center.

We charge a fee for removing or replacing the battery.

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Using an AC Adapter

An AC adapter of 100 V to 240 V can be used.

1 Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet.

2 Connect the AC adapter to the PC.

3 Adjust the LCD to the most comfortable angle.

4 Press the PC's power button to turn on the system.

CAUTION

Do not leave a liquid container on the PC.

• The system may be short-circuited and damaged.

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WARNING

Please use an AC adapter certified by LG Electronics Inc.

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	• It may cause a problem in battery charging or system operation.
	When you use an AC adapter, follow the below directions.
	• 140 °F or more high-humidity spaces, for example, inside cars or saunas, should be
	avoided when you use or store it.
	• Do not disassemble or modify the AC adapter.
	• Do not twist the AC adapter plug.
	• When you connect the AC adapter, do not forcefully push the plug.
	Using Tablet PC Mode
	1 Unfold the notebook and rotate the LCD as shown in the picture to use it as a tablet PC.

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2When the ‘Switching to tablet mode’ message appears on the Windows screen, press [Yes] to switch to tablet mode.

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CAUTION

•When packing or moving the product, close the LCD panel to protect it.

•Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the PC main body and the LCD panel.

•Do not rotate the LCD panel with excessive force. This may damage the hinge connecting the PC body and the LCD panel.

•In tablet PC mode, the keyboard faces the bottom of the product. Clean around the product to prevent the keyboard and PC body from being damaged.

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		angle.
	•	To leave sleep mode (LCD off), press the power button or sleep button (	).

Checking the Battery State

1 Connect the AC adapter to the power port in the PC.

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2Open the LCD and check the charging state.

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

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CAUTION

Use batteries certified and acknowledged by LG Electronics Inc.

• Uncertified batteries may explode.

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WARNING

The battery may explode or cause a fire due to excessive heat. For a safe and efficient use of the battery, follow the directions below.

•Do not short-circuit the battery.

•Keep the battery out of reach of children.

•A visible swelling of the battery pack indicates a possible danger. When this occurs, contact your local vendor or service center immediately.

•Use only a certified and designated recharger.

•Keep the battery pack away from heat. (Never put it in a microwave.)

•Do not leave inside a car under the summer heat.

•Do not leave or use at a hot and humid place like a sauna.

•Do not use the machine placed on a heating blanket or other heat reserving materials.

•Do not leave the machine turned on inside a closed space.

•Make sure that the battery ports are not touched by any metallic objects like a key, coin, necklace, and watch.

•Use only a lithium secondary battery certified and guaranteed by mobile device manufactures.

•Do not disassemble or modify the battery. Do not compress or pierce the battery.

•Do not apply shock to the battery. For example, do not drop the battery from a high place.

•Keep the room temperature between 23 °F and 104 °F. Do not expose the PC to heat hotter than 140 °F.

•Keep the machine dry.

•Do not discard the battery arbitrarily as you are requested to follow the local procedure for discarding the battery.

•Before using this machine, read this guide carefully.

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When the PC is not to be used for a long period of time, refer to the following:

• Check the battery charge level on a regular basis and keep it at 50 %. This allows you to	ENGLISH
extend the battery life.
• If the battery is left fully charged for an extended period of time, the battery capacity and
battery running time may be reduced.
• Keeping battery fully discharged for an extended period of time may cause the battery to
become over discharged, thereby making charging unavailable.

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

•The battery runs low naturally even if it is kept unused.

•To increase battery lifespan, use the battery for a while before charging it rather than keeping the battery completely charged.

•If you don't use the product for a long time with the battery completely charged, the battery lifespan may decrease.

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

•LG Notebook frequently checks the charge level of its battery based on usage conditions, and then calculates and correctly indicates the actual remaining level of the battery.

•The battery is wearable goods and thus the life span may become shorter with use. The battery running time may also become shorter accordingly.

•When the battery is fully charged, the machine stops recharging. It resumes recharging when the battery charge rate drops below 95%. This feature secures the safe and efficient use of the battery.

•When the temperature of the battery drops below 50 °F, it is charged in a low current to protect the battery cells. In this case, charging time may stretch to up to 32 hours.

If you use the system at a low temperature, refer to the following:

•The battery capacity may be reduced depending on the chemical characteristics of the battery and the system may not be turned on after it freezes or it is turned off.

•If the system freezes or if it is not turned on, connect the AC adapter to the system and charge the battery fully before use.

•If there is any error in the indication of the battery capacity, charge and discharge the battery two or three times at room temperature to return to the normal operation.

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Operation Status Lamps

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1AC Adapter Lamp

•On: The AC adapter is connected.

•Off: The AC adapter is not connected.

If you try to turn on the system that has entered the Hibernate mode or been turned off after a low-battery alarm, the system will not be turned on but the lamp will blink three times. If this is the case, connect the AC adapter and charge the battery sufficiently before using it.

2Storage Device (HDD, SSD, eMMC) Indicator Lamp

•When the PC accesses the storage device, the indicator lamp turns on.

Do not turn off the power forcibly while the storage device indicator lamp is on or blinking. Otherwise, the disk or its data may get damaged.

3Power Lamp

•On: The system is on and running by the AC adapter or battery.

•Off: When the system is turned off or in Hibernate mode

•Blinking: The system is in the standby mode.

4Caps Lock Lamp

•On: When the Caps Lock is activated

•Off: When the Caps Lock is deactivated

5Touchpad Lamp

•On: When the touchpad is activated

•Off: When the touchpad is deactivated

6Reader Mode Lamp

•On: When reader mode is activated

•Off: When reader mode is deactivated

7Webcam Operation Status Lamp

•On: When the webcam is operating

•Off: When the webcam is not operating

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Keyboard

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

The keyboard may differ in appearance and color depending on your country.

CAUTION

•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.

•Either change the key combination settings according to the combinations necessary for the game play or use an external keyboard dedicated for the game which supports infinite simultaneous inputs.

Using Hot Keys

You can use the hot keys shown below to use the PC conveniently.

Fn + F1	Executes LG Control Center.
Fn + F2	Decreases LCD brightness, which can have eleven different levels.
Fn + F3	Increases LCD brightness, which can have eleven different levels.
Fn + F4	Runs the mode defined in Windows Sleep Mode. (Example: Standby Mode,
	Hibernate Mode)
Fn + F5	Every time you press [Fn] + [F5], the mode switches between Touchpad Off
	(touchpad is disabled) and Touchpad On (touchpad is enabled).
	To set Touchpad Auto (touchpad is disabled when an external USB mouse is
	inserted), press the [	] button and disable [Turn on touchpad when a mouse is
	connected] under [Settings] > [Device] > [Touchpad].
	Every time you press [Fn] + [F5], the mode switches between Touchpad Off and
	Touchpad Auto.
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	Since it takes about 1 to 2 seconds to initialize after switching to the
	touchpad function, we recommend you to use the device after initialization is
	completed.
Fn + F6	Airplane Mode ON/OFF (Wireless LAN and Bluetooth OFF/ON)
Fn + F7	Switches between monitor and projector.

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Fn + F8	Switches the Keyboard Backlight mode.
Fn + F9	Switching to Reader Mode
Fn + F10	Mute
Fn + F11	Turns down the volume.
Fn + F12	Turns up the volume.
Fn + Prt Sc	Works as the Scroll Lock [Scr Lk] key.
Fn + Delete	Works as the [Insert] key.
Fn + Ctrl	Works as the [Pop-up Window] key.
Fn +	Works as the [Home] key.
Fn +	Works as the [End] key.
Fn + ▲	Works as the [Page Up] key.
Fn + ▼	Works as the [Page Down] key.

Shortcut Keys

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•To change the input mode temporarily, you can press the [Shift] key together with the letter you want to enter. By doing so, you can enter an uppercase letter when the Caps Lock key is not pressed and a lowercase letter when it is pressed.

To use Windows more conveniently, remember the following Windows key combinations:

• + R

Displays an input window for program execution.

• + Tab

Displays the running desktop in the preview.

• + M

Minimizes the current window.

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Keyboard Backlight

You can set the Keyboard Backlight function to use the product in a dark environment.

The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.

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This only applies to the products that have the Keyboard Backlight function.

Configuring Keyboard Backlight

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You can use hot keys to use the Keyboard Backlight function more conveniently.

•Each time you press the [Fn] + [F8] keys, the status changes to KBD Backlight Off, KBD Backlight Low, and then KBD Backlight High in the specified order.

1 Select the [] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Control Center].

2 On the LG Control Center screen, select the [System Settings] menu.

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3 Go to Keyboard Backlight and select your desired options.

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Adjusting Screen Brightness and Volume

LG PC allows you to use the hot keys to easily adjust the screen brightness and volume.

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According to the model type, a button for volume control (mute, volume up / down, DTS, etc.) may be available.

Function	Hot Keys	Description
Screen	[Fn] + [F2], [F3]	Press the [F2] key to darken the screen or the [F3] key to
Bright-		brighten it.
ness		Press the Action Center [		] icon on the right side of
		taskbar to run the Action Center. Press the [			] tile to
		adjust the screen brightness.
Volume	[Fn] + [F11], [F12]	Press the [F11] key to lower the volume or [F12] key to
		increase the volume.
		Press the [	] icon on the right side of the taskbar to
		adjust the volume.
Mute	[Fn] + [F10]	Press the button to turn on or off the mute feature.
		Press the [	] icon on the right side of the taskbar to
		mute the sound.

Locking / Unlocking Screen Rotation

1 Press the Action Center [] icon on the right side of the taskbar.

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