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The recommended network cable for the optimal network environment is CAT5 or higher.
The network (LAN) cable may be connected when the LAN adapter is used.
The LAN adapter may be separately purchased at LG Service Center.
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LAN is the network environment that users can connect to by using a cable to connect to their
internet providers or the company's network.
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Wired LAN is installed with an automatic IP (DHCP) as default value.
Please refer to the following instructions for details on setting up an automatic IP (DHCP) or manual
IP.
1 Connect the LAN adapter to the USB Type-C™ port on the PC.
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2 Connect the wired LAN cable to the LAN port.
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] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Start menu.
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3 Press the [
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4 Select [Network & Internet] > [Status] > [Change adapter options].
5 Right-click [Ethernet] and select the [Properties] menu.
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6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties.
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8 Press [OK] to complete the network setup.
9 Click the Internet Browser icon to check whether the internet is operating normally.
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7 To use an automatic IP(DHCP), select [Obtain an IP address automatically]. If you wish to use a
static IP, select [Use following IP address] to enter the address.
Contact the network service provider or administrator to use a static IP.
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OPTION
Wireless LAN is optional. Hence, it may not be installed in some models.
Turning On/Off Airplane Mode
Prior to using the wireless LAN, press [Fn] + [F6] to turn off Airplane mode.
Pressing [Fn] + [F6] keys will turn on or off the Airplane mode. If you are not going to use the
product for a while, keep the Airplane mode turned on to reduce the battery power consumption.
Using the Wireless LAN
If an Access Point (wired or wireless router) is in the vicinity of the PC, the wireless LAN can easily be
accessed.
During the search for a wireless network (Wireless LAN), various Access Point may be found
according to the location where the PC is used.
In case no accessible wireless network (Wireless LAN) is near the PC, no Access Point might be
found.
A password protected Access Point cannot be accessed without the correct password.
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Wireless LAN
The wireless network (Wireless LAN) is the network environment that connects a PC with the internet
provider or company network through an Access Point (wireless or regular router).
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1 Press the Action Center [
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2 Press the [Network] tile to search for a nearby Access Point.
3 Select the Access Point you want to connect to and press [Connect].
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5 click the Internet Browser icon to check whether the internet is operating normally.
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4 If a connection is established, [Connected] appears below the Access Point name.
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Using a Wired/Wireless Router
A wireless / regular router connects several PCs and mobile devices to one internet line and enables
the use of internet and the network.
A wireless / regular router has to be bought separately. Refer to the manual provided by the
manufacturer for instructions.
Connecting a Wireless or Regular Router
If one internet line is used with a wired / wireless router and several devices are connected, this may
result in a slower connection.
In case of a wireless LAN, it is recommended to change the network name and security settings for a
more secure connection.
Network speed can differ according to operation environment and specifications.
1 Connect the internet cable of the modem that was provided by your internet provider to the
router's WAN port.
2 Connect all devices (PC, IPTV, internet phone, etc.) with a LAN cable to LAN ports 1 to 4 of the
router.
The number of LAN ports can vary for each router model.
3 Please refer to the manual provided by the router manufacturer for setup of the network and
internet.
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Mounting and Using Memor y Card
This product supports one Micro SD slot.
Check the direction and insert the Micro SD into the multi-card slot until it is locked in place as shown
in the following figure.
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Micro SD Slot
Checking Available Memory Card
This model supports Micro SD memory cards.
• Directly applicable memory cards
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• When the memory card is formatted, the data stored in the memory card will be deleted.
Check whether there are important data before formatting the memory stick.
• To format a memory card, right-click the memory card drive and select Format. When the
Format window appears, press Start to continue.
• If the write protection tab of memory card is locked, the user cannot format the memory
stick nor write or delete the data.
• SD™, MMC™ memory cards can be used only as storage devices and do not support the
copyright protection feature.
Removing Memory Card
Push the card with your finger to make the card spring out of the slot. Remove the memory card.
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To safely remove a memory card:
The figures herein may differ by language selection and are subject to change without prior
notice.
1 Click Safely Remove Hardware and other Media icon on the right side of the taskbar.
2 Select Remove Multi-Card USB Device to safely remove hardware.
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The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.
The menus displayed in LG Control Center and its supported functions may differ depending on
the model.
Running LG Control Center
Select the [
] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Control Center].
1 Minimize/Exit Button: Minimizes the size of the window, or exits the software.
2 help/info: Runs Help or displays information about the software.
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LG Control Center
LG Control Center is a software that helps you to change PC Settings, Power Settings, Windows
Security Settings, etc. as well as viewing system information.
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3 System Settings: Sets up the screen brightness / resolution, external display, sound and other
various devices.
4 Power Management: Sets up USB charging, battery status and battery life extension.
5 Windows Security: Sets User Account Control settings and Firewall settings.
6 Instant Booting: You can set the system to automatically boot whenever you open the notebook
PC.
7 System Information: Displays the PC OS in use, processor information and other system
information.
System Settings Screen
You can use this screen to configure various devices in your PC.
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1 USB Charge Setting: Allows you to set the USB port so that you can perform charging using the
USB port even when the PC is turned off.
2 Battery State: Allows you to measure the battery lifespan so that you can repl ace it timely.
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1 Screen: Allows you to set the brightness and resolution of the screen. (This function is not
supported in a model that does not provide the brightness settings in Windows.)
2 External Display: Allows you to configure the connection mode of an external display connected
to the PC.
3 Keyboard Backlight: Allows you to configure the Keyboard backlight.
4 Hot Key Settings: Allows you to set the hot keys so that you can use them without pressing the
Fn key.
5 Sound: Allows you to adjust the volume of the sound or use the mute function.
6 Airplane Mode: Allows you to set the Airplane Mode. (It turns off the wireless LAN).
7 Silent Mode: Allows you to set the fan to the low-speed mode.
8 Touchpad: Allows you to set whether to use the touchpad. (If you select Automatic, the touchpad
is automatically set to "Do Not Use" when you connect a mouse to your PC.)
9 Touch Screen: Allows you to set whether to use the touch screen.
Power Management Screen:
You can check or change the settings related to USB charging or battery.
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1 User Account Control Settings: Allows you to change the User Account Control settings in
Windows.
2 Firewall: Turns on/off the Windows firewall. (It may not work if other vaccine software is installed
in the PC.)
Instant Booting
You can set the system to automatically boot whenever you open the notebook PC.
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3 Extend Battery Life: Allows you to increase the battery lifespan by lowering the battery charging
level to 80% of the battery capacity.
Windows Security Screen
You can change the User Account Control and firewall settings in Windows.
FAQ
Q: Battery status displays “Warning”.
• The battery is a consumable item and its lifespan may decrease depending on the usage frequency
and environment. It is recommended that you visit the LG Electronics service center to have the
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It may not work properly depending on user preferences (security tools, etc.) and the network
status.
You can use the LG Update Center to quickly install the latest drivers, or reinstall any deleted
drivers.
Use LG Update Center to keep your system current and optimized.
The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.
Running LG Update Center
Select the [
] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Update Center].
1 Minimize/Exit Button: Minimizes the size of the window, or exits the software.
2 help/info: Runs Help or displays information about the software.
3 Required Update: Installs critical items that must be applied to the system.
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LG Update Center allows you to install various PC drivers, applications and Windows patches easily.
4 All List: Displays and installs all required items for the system.
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Required Update
You can install essential updates and drivers that are necessary for the system.
1 Select the [Required Update] menu.
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All items are selected by default.
All List
You can install all updates and drivers that can be installed in the system.
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2 When the Required Update list appears, select the updates to install and press the [Installation]
button.
1 Select the [All List] menu.
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All items are selected by default.
Notification Settings
You can check the critical updates to set whether to display the notifications for update installation.
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The Auto Update Search function is set to [ON] by default. If you set it to [OFF], the
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2 When the list appears, select the updates to install and press the [Installation] button.
1 Select the [Notification Setting] menu.
2 Set [Auto Update Search] to [ON] or [OFF].
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4 Select [Notification List Setup] menu to turn on/off the notification for each item.
FAQ
Q: Is there a way that I can install the drivers and applications easily?
• You can select [Required Update] or [All List] menu in LG Update Center to automatically install
the drivers and applications that you want.
Q: The server connection status is not displayed in the program.
• Check if your PC is properly connected to the wired or wireless LAN.
• Check if Internet connection works properly.
Q: I want to hide the update notifications.
• Select the [Notification Settings] menu and set the [Auto Update Search] to [OFF].
• Select [Notification List Settings] menu to turn on/off the notification for each item.
Q: How can I update the items that are excluded from the notification list?
• You can also install the items that are excluded from the notification list by using the [Required
Update] or [All Lists] menu.
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3 Set the [Notification Frequency].
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If LG Power Manager is not installed, visit LG Update Center to have it installed.
The menus displayed in LG Power Manager and its supported functions may differ depending
on the model.
The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.
LG Power Manager Tour
Select the [
] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Power Manager].
1 Minimize/Exit Button: Minimizes the size of the window or closes the window.
2 help/info: Runs Help or displays information about the software.
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LG Power Manager
LG Power Manager allows you to configure the power settings according to the usage environment to
manage the battery efficiently.
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1 LG Hibernate: Configures the system settings so that you can use the battery for the longest
duration.
2 LG All-day (Recommended): Changes the system settings so that you can optimize the system
performance and use the battery as long as possible. (In the case of a model with standard battery,
Recommended is displayed.)
3 Power saver: Saves the energy as much as possible by lowering the system performance.
4 Balanced: Maintain the balance between energy consumption and performance automatically.
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3 PC Settings: Allows you to change the PC settings, such as LG Hibernate, LG All-day
(Recommended), Sleep, Balanced, High Performance, and Customized.
4 Settings information: Displays the PC settings, such as System Performance, Energy Saving, Sharp
Screen, Put the Computer to Sleep, Turn off the Display, and Battery Charging. (A touchscreen
model does not support the HD Technology.)
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Drag the icon on the left of the screen to select the desired PC settings. Then, press the [Apply]
button to apply the PC settings.
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When you connect/disconnect an AC adaptor to the system In LG Hibernate or LG All-day (or
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energy.
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] icon on the taskbar.
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LG Reader Mode
LG Reader Mode allows you to change the screen to Reader Mode or Daylight Mode according to
the user's needs.
The figures herein is subject to change for performance improvements without prior notice and the
functions supported by LG Reader Mode may vary from models.
Using LG Reader Mode
1 Press the [
2 Select the [Reader Mode On] or [Daylight Mode On] menu.
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Reader Mode: The screen outputs like printed paper to prevent eyestrain.
Daylight Mode: The screen changes to appear brighter. (A touchscreen model does not
support the Daylight Mode.)
Select [Mode Off] to turn off the mode.
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The Advanced Settings menu is activated when Reader Mode is on.
2 The [Advanced Settings] window appears as shown below.
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Using Advanced Settings
1 Select the Advanced Settings menu as shown in the figure.
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a SYSTEM BRIGHTINESS: System brightness can be adjusted.
b Color Adjustment:Color and its Brightness, Contrast and Gamma can be adjusted.
c Reset: Settings are reset to the default settings.
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] icon on the right side of the task bar to run [DTS Audio].
2 Default is DTS Studio Sound and DTS Headphone:X operates when the earphone is connected.
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DTS Headphone:X/DTS Studio Sound
DTS Headphone:X/DTS Studio Sound provides rich, sonorous sound when you listen to music, watch
videos or play games in the PC.
DTS Headphone:X/DTS Studio Sound may not be applied depending on the model.
The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.
Running DTS Headphone:X/DTS Studio Sound Program
1 Press [
DTS Headphone:X Tour
1 Power: DTS Headphone:X Turns the power on/off.
2 Earbuds: Allows you to select the connected earphone.
3 Content Mode: Allows you to select entertainment/game/sport and provides optimum setting for
each content.
4 Stereo Default Settings: Provides settings for stereo including wide/front/traditional.
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1 Power: DTS Studio Sound Turns the power on/off.
2 Bass Boost: Boosts the lowest frequencies for enhanced bass sound.
3 Volume Leveling: Increases audio level without distortion of sound.
4 Surround: Sets up surround sound effects through the PC's embedded speakers.
5 3D: Sets up 3D sound effects through the PC's embedded speakers.
6 Equalizer: Sets the equalizer.
7 Advanced Level: DTS Studio Sound Provides advanced options menu.
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If you want to remove Audio Driver or DTS Headphone:X/DTS Studio Sound, remove [DTS
Audio] and [Conexant High Definition Audio Driver] in the order specified and restart the
system.
If you want to reinstall Audio Driver or DTS Headphone:X/DTS Studio Sound, remove [DTS
Audio] and [Conexant High Definition Audio Driver] in the order specified and install
[Conexant High Definition Audio Driver]. Then restart and install [DTS Audio].
• If you do not remove or install them in the order specified, an error may occur.
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DTS Studio Sound Tour
Restoring the System
CAUTION
If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the disk, or have arbitrarily
installed another operating system, the restore function may not work.
To recover the system, the AC adapter must be connected.
1 Click the [ ] button and select the Settings menu.
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Restoring the System
If the system has an error, you can use Windows 10's recovery function to recover or restore the
system to its initial pre-purchase state.
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3 Select the [Recovery] menu and press [Get started] in the Reset this PC menu.
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2 When the [Settings] screen appears, select [Update & security].
Restoring the System
• Keep my files: Recovers the PC without losing any personal files.
• Remove everything: Removes all items from the system and restores the system to its initial
pre-purchase state.
When the following screen appears, select [Yes].
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Select the options you want to proceed with the recovery.
- Just remove my files: Factory-resets the drive where Windows is installed (for example: Drive
C).
- Remove files and clean the drive: Resets all partitions and drives in the system.
CAUTION
All data is lost during the initialization, so you must backup all critical data in advance.
It may take about 5 hours or longer depending on the system conditions.
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It is recommended that you create a recovery drive in case a serious error occurs in the system.
CAUTION
If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the hard disk, the restore
function may not work.
All data is lost during the initialization, so you must backup all critical data in advance.
1 Turn on the PC and press [F11].
2 When the following screen appears, select a language you want to use and then press [Next].
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If booting is impossible due to an error with the system, you can recover the system using LG
Recovery Center RE.
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3 When the following screen appears, select the [I Agree] button and then click the Next button.
For recovery, the power adapter must be connected. Connect the system power and then
recover the system.
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4 When the factory reset has been completed as shown in the following figure, click the [Complete]
button and then restart the system.
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This process may delete all data on the storage device designated as the recovery drive. Make
sure to back up all important data in advance.
1 Right-click the [ ] button and select [Control Panel] menu.
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Recovery Drive
Creating Recovery Drive
Create a recovery drive in case LG Recovery Center RE is unable to recover the system.
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3 When the following screen appears, select [Back up the system files to the recovery drive.] and
press [Next].
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5 Once the storage device is ready, press [Finish] to complete the creation of the recovery drive.
Using Recovery Drive
In case LG Recovery Center RE is unable to recover the system, you can use the recovery drive to
recover the system.
CAUTION
All data may be lost depending on the user settings during the system recovery.
1 Connect the recovery drive to the USB port of the PC.
2 Turn on the PC and press [F10] several times.
3 When the screen for selecting the boot device appears, select the connected recovery drive and
press [Enter].
4 Set the language and select the [Troubleshooting] menu.
5 Select the item you want and recover the system by following the instructions.
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4 Select the USB flash drive to use and press [Next] to create a recovery drive.
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] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Update Center].
2 Select [Required Update] or [All List] to install the driver.
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Installing the Driver
The figures herein may differ by language selection and are subject to change without prior
notice.
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1 Select the [
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You can install LG Update Center by downloading it from the LG Electronics Service Center (www.lg.
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To use the system setup (F2), booting device selection (F10), or recovery (F11), you need to
restart the system (click [Restart] in the system power menu) and then immediately press the
corresponding function key due to the fast booting speed.
CAUTION
• Do not change the system setup unless necessary. Incorrect system setup may cause
errors during system operation. Use caution when changing the system setup.
• For performance improvement, the system setup menu configuration and the initial setup
status may be changed and may become different from images included in the user
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Starting System Setup
System setup means storing the hardware configuration information of the PC in the flash memory.
Through system setup, the PC retrieves various information including current date and time, memory
capacity, and hard disk capacity and type.
You setup the system when you set passwords, change the boot order, and add new peripheral devices
to the machine.
Items displayed on the Setup screen may differ by model type and specification. Refer to
• Refer to .
• Refer to .
• Refer to .
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1 Reboot the system and press [F2].
Keys Used in System Setup
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Keys Function
Enter
Esc
▲, ▼, ◄, ► (Arrow keys)
+, —
F10
Selects the current item.
To deselect the current item or to move to the previous screen.
Moves the cursor up, down, left, and right.
Increases or decreases the item value.
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CAUTION
• Without the registered password, access to the system will be denied. Write down and
keep the password in a safe place.
Set Supervisor Password
The password prevents unauthorized people from accessing the PC. By default, no password is set for
the machine. If an unauthorized person changes the password in the System Setup, you will be unable
to access the system.
1 After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to [Security].
2 When the following screen shows up, click [Set Supervisor Password] by using the arrow keys
and press [Enter].
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Setting the Password
This process is to set a password so that other people cannot use the PC or change the settings.
The user can set a password while booting the system or setting up the system.
The model in the example can differ from actual models and is subject to change for performance
improvements, without prior notice.
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4 When the following message appears, select and press [Enter].
5 To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10].
6 When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The PC will restart.
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3 When the following message shows up on the screen, enter the password and press [Enter]. The
password must not exceed 8 characters consisting of letters (A - Z), numbers (0 - 9), or a
combination of both.
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• With Supervisor Password, you are authorized to set all items in the System Setup and
to set Password on boot. In case other people also use the PC, it is recommended to set
the Set User Password.
Set User Password
The password set by the Set User Password process is lower in level than that set by the [Set
Supervisor Password] process, and so the user can use theSet User Password only after setting a
password in the [Set Supervisor Password] menu.
1 After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to [Security].
2 When the following screen appears, press [Enter] in the [Set User Password] menu.
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4 When the following message appears, select and press [Enter].
5 To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10].
6 When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The PC will restart.
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• [User Password] allows limited access to the items in the System Setup compared to the
[Supervisor Password] item.
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3 When the following message shows up on the screen, enter the password and press [Enter]. The
password must not exceed 8 total characters consisting of letters (A - Z), numbers (0 - 9), or a
combination of both.
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Password on boot
Password on boot protects the system by requesting [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User
Password] during boot up.
1 After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to [Security].
2 When the following screen appears, set [Set Supervisor Password] only or both [Set Supervisor
Password] and [Set User Password].
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Set HDD Password / Set SSD Password
HDD / SSD Password is used to set a password in the HDD and SSD separately from the Supervisor
Password.
If you set both HDD Password and SSD Password, the password input screen appears twice
during system booting.
If you set both HDD Password and SSD Password, the password input screen appears according
to the order of [Boot Priority order] under the [Boot] menu.
1 After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to [Security].
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selecting [Enable] and press [Enter], [Password on boot]will be complete.
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3 When the following message appears on the screen, enter the password and press [Enter]. The
password must not exceed 8 characters consisting of letters (A - Z), numbers (0 - 9), or a
combination of both.
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2 When the following screen appears, select [Set Hard Disk Password] or [Set SSD Password]
with the arrow keys and press [Enter].
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5 To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10].
6 When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The PC will restart.
CAUTION
If you forget HDD / SSD Password, you cannot restore the HDD / SSD.
• The replacement of HDD / SSD due to a forgotten HDD / SSD Password is not covered
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2 Change the password in the same way as setting one.
Deleting the Password
1 Execute System Setup, enter the password, and press [Enter].
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Changing or Deleting the Password
You can delete or change the password only after entering the current password.
The model in the example can differ from actual models and is subject to change for performance
improvements, without prior notice.
Changing the Password
1 Execute System Setup, enter the password, and click [Enter].
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2 After moving to the Security menu by using the arrow keys from the System Setup screen, select
[Set Supervisor Password] and press [Enter].
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5 When the following message appears, select and press [Enter].
6 To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10].
7 When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The PC will restart.
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4 Press [Enter] in [Enter New Password] and [Confirm New Password].
Deleting the Password (Set HDD Password / Set SSD Password)
2 After moving to the [Security] menu by using the arrow keys from the System Setup screen,
select [Set Hard Disk Password] or [Set SSD Password] and press [Enter].
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1 Execute System Setup, enter the password, and press [Enter].
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4 Press [Enter] in [Enter New Password] and [Confirm New Password].
5 When the following message appears, select and press [Enter].
6 To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10].
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3 When the following message appears, enter the current password in the [Enter Current
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3 When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The settings will be reset to
the factory default.
4 To save the changes in system setup, press [F10].
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Restoring the Factory Default Settings
If you have changed the system setup by mistake, you can restore the default settings.
The model in the example can differ from actual models and is subject to change for performance
improvements, without prior notice.
1 After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to [Exit].
2 Click [Load Setup Defaults] by using the arrow keys and pressing [Enter].
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To use the system setup (F2), booting device selection (F10), or recovery (F11), you need to
restart the system (click [Restart] in the system power menu) and then immediately press the
corresponding function key due to the fast booting speed.
Changing Boot Order
1 Reboot the system and press [F2].
2 Move to the [Boot] menu when the system setup screen appears.
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Changing the Boot Order
The user can change the boot order according to his or her needs, or select a boot device
The model in the example can differ from actual models and is subject to change for performance
improvements, without prior notice.
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4 When you press [F10] and the following screen appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter].
5 The changes are saved and the system reboots.
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3 Go to [Boot Priority Order] and press [F5] or [F6] to change the booting order.
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2 When the Select Booting Device screen appears, select the device.
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Selecting a Booting Device to Use
1 Reboot the system and press [F10].
3 Boots using the selected device.
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Windows 10 Auto Scaling
The Windows 10 Auto Scaling feature for user's convenience may partially blur the screen or display
some icons and texts larger.
Refer to the following information to change the DPI scaling to suit your needs.
1 Press the [
2 Select [System] > [Display].
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After changing the auto scaling settings, it is recommended that you click [Sign out now]
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3 [Change the size of text, apps and other items.]Changing the item value changes the auto
scaling settings.
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] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Control Center].
2 On LG Control Center screen, set the [Instant Booting] to [ON].
3 Shutdown the system and close the notebook PC cover.
4 When the cover is opened, the notebook PC turns on and the system starts to boot automatically.
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Using Instant Booting
Instant Booting allows the system to boot automatically when the notebook PC cover is opened, so
that you can use the system without pressing the power button.
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1 Select the [
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It is recommended that you create a recovery drive in case a serious error occurs in the system.
CAUTION
If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the hard disk, the restore
function may not work.
All data is lost during the initialization, so you must backup all critical data in advance.
1 Turn on the PC and press [F11].
2 When the following screen appears, select a language you want to use and then press [Next].
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If booting is impossible due to an error with the system, you can recover the system using LG
Recovery Center RE.
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3 When the following screen appears, select the [I Agree] button and then click the Next button.
For recovery, the power adapter must be connected. Connect the system power and then
recover the system.
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4 When the factory reset has been completed as shown in the following figure, click the [Complete]
button and then restart the system.
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] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Control Center].
2 On LG Control Center screen, set the [Instant Booting] to [ON].
3 Shutdown the system and close the notebook PC cover.
4 When the cover is opened, the notebook PC turns on and the system starts to boot automatically.
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Using Instant Booting
Instant Booting allows the system to boot automatically when the notebook PC cover is opened, so
that you can use the system without pressing the power button.
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1 Select the [
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Windows 10 Auto Scaling
The Windows 10 Auto Scaling feature for user's convenience may partially blur the screen or display
some icons and texts larger.
Refer to the following information to change the DPI scaling to suit your needs.
1 Press the [
2 Select [System] > [Display].
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After changing the auto scaling settings, it is recommended that you click [Sign out now]
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3 [Change the size of text, apps and other items.]Changing the item value changes the auto
scaling settings.
Restoring the System
CAUTION
If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the disk, or have arbitrarily
installed another operating system, the restore function may not work.
To recover the system, the AC adapter must be connected.
1 Click the [ ] button and select the Settings menu.
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If the system has an error, you can use Windows 10's recovery function to recover or restore the
system to its initial pre-purchase state.
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3 Select the [Recovery] menu and press [Get started] in the Reset this PC menu.
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2 When the [Settings] screen appears, select [Update & security].
4 If the following screen appears, select a desired option to proceed with recovery.
• Keep my files: Recovers the PC without losing any personal files.
• Remove everything: Removes all items from the system and restores the system to its initial
pre-purchase state.
When the following screen appears, select [Yes].
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Select the options you want to proceed with the recovery.
- Just remove my files: Factory-resets the drive where Windows is installed (for example: Drive
C).
- Remove files and clean the drive: Resets all partitions and drives in the system.
CAUTION
All data is lost during the initialization, so you must backup all critical data in advance.
It may take about 5 hours or longer depending on the system conditions.
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Ensure the monitor power is off before connecting the external monitor to the PC.
Use ‘HDMI to VGA Gender' to connect to VGA port.
HDMI to VGA Gender is available at LG Service Center.
It supports HDCP 1.4 specifications.
1 Connect the HDMI cable to the PC and the external device (TV, monitor) that supports HDMI.
2 HDMI port transfers both video and audio simultaneously. Hence, there is no need for a separate
audio connection.
3 On the PC, press [Fn] + [F7] to display monitor (projector) toggling screen. Select the desired
screen output.
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Connecting to External Display
Connecting to the HDMI Port
HDMI is a high-speed multimedia interface that can transfer uncompressed full digital audio and video
signals.
When LG Notebook PC supports SPDIF, HDMI is not supported.
In some models, DTS Audio may not work when you use HDMI.
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• Every time [ ] + P keys are pressed, the screen output option changes. Release the
keys to display the selected screen output.
CAUTION
• If you do not set Speaker as the default value after disconnecting the HDMI cable, the
system may not produce any sound.
• If a program was running already, you need to exit and restart the program for it to
produce sound.
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Using a Wired/Wireless Router
A wireless / regular router connects several PCs and mobile devices to one internet line and enables
the use of internet and the network.
A wireless / regular router has to be bought separately. Refer to the manual provided by the
manufacturer for instructions.
Connecting a Wireless or Regular Router
If one internet line is used with a wired / wireless router and several devices are connected, this may
result in a slower connection.
In case of a wireless LAN, it is recommended to change the network name and security settings for a
more secure connection.
Network speed can differ according to operation environment and specifications.
1 Connect the internet cable of the modem that was provided by your internet provider to the
router's WAN port.
2 Connect all devices (PC, IPTV, internet phone, etc.) with a LAN cable to LAN ports 1 to 4 of the
router.
The number of LAN ports can vary for each router model.
3 Please refer to the manual provided by the router manufacturer for setup of the network and
internet.
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OPTION
Wireless LAN is optional. Hence, it may not be installed in some models.
Turning On/Off Airplane Mode
Prior to using the wireless LAN, press [Fn] + [F6] to turn off Airplane mode.
Pressing [Fn] + [F6] keys will turn on or off the Airplane mode. If you are not going to use the
product for a while, keep the Airplane mode turned on to reduce the battery power consumption.
Using the Wireless LAN
If an Access Point (wired or wireless router) is in the vicinity of the PC, the wireless LAN can easily be
accessed.
During the search for a wireless network (Wireless LAN), various Access Point may be found
according to the location where the PC is used.
In case no accessible wireless network (Wireless LAN) is near the PC, no Access Point might be
found.
A password protected Access Point cannot be accessed without the correct password.
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Wireless LAN
The wireless network (Wireless LAN) is the network environment that connects a PC with the internet
provider or company network through an Access Point (wireless or regular router).
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1 Press the Action Center [
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If Wi-Fi is turned of f, press the [Wi-Fi] tile.
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2 Press the [Network] tile to search for a nearby Access Point.
3 Select the Access Point you want to connect to and press [Connect].
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5 click the Internet Browser icon to check whether the internet is operating normally.
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4 If a connection is established, [Connected] appears below the Access Point name.
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The recommended network cable for the optimal network environment is CAT5 or higher.
The network (LAN) cable may be connected when the LAN adapter is used.
The LAN adapter may be separately purchased at LG Service Center.
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Wired LAN
LAN is the network environment that users can connect to by using a cable to connect to their
internet providers or the company's network.
Using Wired LAN
Wired LAN is installed with an automatic IP (DHCP) as default value.
Please refer to the following instructions for details on setting up an automatic IP (DHCP) or manual
IP.
1 Connect the LAN adapter to the USB Type-C™ port on the PC.
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2 Connect the wired LAN cable to the LAN port.
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3 Press the [
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4 Select [Network & Internet] > [Status] > [Change adapter options].
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