LG Electronics USA NT-15Z970 User Manual

Using the Touch Keyboard

] icon on the right side of taskbar to display the [Keyboard] screen as shown

below.

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Using the PC

1 Press the [

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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 must exit and restart the program to produce sound.

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• To use the wireless display feature, the display device must support this feature.

• To connect to the display device that does not support wireless display,you must

separately purchase a wireless display connection device.

• Once the wireless display connection is established, no additional procedures and searching

are necessary the next time you try to connect.

Connecting to Wireless Display

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

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Connecting to Wireless Display

The wireless display feature connects the PC screen and sound to a display (TV, projector, etc.).

2 When the Action Center screen appears, press the [Connect] tile.

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

3 Search for wireless display devices in the proximity.

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4 If the device is connected as shown below, the PC screen and sound are produced on the wireless

display device.

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When a USB device that supports Power Delivery 5 V / 2 A Profile is connected, it supports a 5 V / 2 A output.

To use a conventional USB device, a separate conversion adapter should be used. (Conversion adapters may be purchased separately.)

Charging a Battery

Connect a power supply unit that supports Power Delivery 20 V / 2 A Profile to the USB Type-C™ port to charge the notebook PC battery.

CAUTION

Unless a 20 V / 2 A Profile is supported, the power supply unit does not support the charging feature.

Outputting to an External Display

By connecting a display that supports USB Type-C™ Alternate Mode, you can use the USB Type-C™ port to output a screen to an external display.

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We support DisplayPort (DP) interface standards. It supports HDCP 1.4 specifications.

CAUTION

You must use a cable that supports Alternate Mode to output a screen to another display. If you use USB Type-C™ accessories (cables or interface conversion adapters) that are used for

other products, you may have compatibility problems (no screen output or a malfunction).

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Using the USB Type-C™ (Thunderbolt™) Port

The USB Type-C™ port mounted on this product supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) standards. Use the USB Type-C™ port to charge the notebook PC battery or to output a screen to an external

display.

Connecting a USB Device

If a USB device is connected to the USB Type-C™ port, it works as an ordinary USB port.

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Thunderbolt™ connection may not be supported in some models. The Thunderbolt™ cable is not provided with the product. Make sure that you use a certified

cable. Some functions may not be available depending on the product. For more information, refer to

the user manual provided with the device to be connected.

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Connecting a Thunderbolt™ Device

You can connect to the USB Type-C™ port an external display or a high-performance data device that support the Thunderbolt™ specifications.

Depending on the specifications of the device connected to the USB Type-C™ port, it acts as a USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt™ device.

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. It can also establish a network and exchange data

with other Bluetooth

-enabled PC or smartphone.

OPTION

The Bluetooth device is optional, and it may not be available in some models.

The figures herein may differ by language selection and are subject to change without prior notice.

For details on connecting a Bluetooth device, refer to the user manual that came with the Bluetooth device.

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

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Press the [

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

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Bluetooth

Bluetooth allows the user to access wirelessly various devices such as camera, cell phone, headset, printer, and GPS receiver that support Bluetooth

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3 Select the [Bluetooth] menu to search for Bluetooth devices automatically.

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2 When the [Settings] screen appears, select [Devices].

4 Select a device to connect and press [Pair].

5 Complete the Bluetooth connection as directed.

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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

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

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1 Connect the LAN adapter to the USB Type-C™ port on the PC.

2 Connect the wired LAN cable to the LAN port.

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] button and select the [Settings] menu.

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Press the [

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

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3 Press the [

4 Select [Network & Internet] > [Status] > [Change adapter options].

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5 Right-click [Ethernet] and select the [Properties] menu.

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 the following IP address] to enter the address. Contact the network service provider or administrator to use a static IP.

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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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] icon on the right side of the taskbar.

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1 Press the Action Center [

2 Press the [Network] tile to search for a nearby Access Point.

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If Wi-Fi is turned off, press the [Wi-Fi] tile.

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3 Select the Access Point you want to connect to and press [Connect].

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4 If a connection is established, [Connected] appears below the Access Point name.

5 click the Internet Browser icon to check whether the internet is operating normally.

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Using a Wired/Wireless Router

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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.

Micro SD Slot

Mounting and Using Memory 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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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

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 menus displayed in LG Control Center and its supported functions may differ depending on the model.

The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.

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 Button: Runs Help or displays information about the software.

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Using Software

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 replace 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 Lighting. 4 HotKey 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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