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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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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OPTION
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-CAlternate 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-Caccessories (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-Cport mounted on this product supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) standards. Use the USB Type-Cport 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-Cport, it works as an ordinary USB port.
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Thunderboltconnection may not be supported in some models. The Thunderboltcable 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 ThunderboltDevice
You can connect to the USB Type-Cport an external display or a high-performance data device that support the Thunderboltspecifications.
Depending on the specifications of the device connected to the USB Type-Cport, it acts as a USB 3.0 or Thunderboltdevice.
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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
IP.
1 Connect the LAN adapter to the USB Type-Cport 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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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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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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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, MMCmemory 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 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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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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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.
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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 battery replaced.
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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 Button: 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.
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4 All List: Displays and installs all required items for the system. 5 Notification Setting: Sets up notifications for online updates for installed items.
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.
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1 Select the [All List] menu.
2 When the list appears, select the updates to install and press the [Installation] button.
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All items are selected by default.
Notification Setting
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 notifications are not displayed.
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2 Set [Auto Update Search] to [ON] or [OFF].
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1 Select the [Notification Setting] menu.
3 Set the [Cycle].
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 Setting] menu and set the [Auto Update Search] to [OFF].
Select [Notification List Setup] 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 List] menu.
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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 Button: 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. 5 High Performance: Puts emphasis on the performance, but may consume significant amount of
energy.
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3 PC Settings: Allows you to change the PC settings, such as LG Hibernate, LG All-day
(Recommended), Power saver, Balanced, High Performance, and Custom.
4 Settings Information: Displays the PC settings, such as System Status, Energy Saving, Put the
Computer to sleep, Turn off the display, and Battery Charge.
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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 Recommended) mode, screen brightness is reduced to save the battery.
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You can use hot keys to use the Reader Mode function more conveniently.
Press the [Fn] + [F9] keys to switch the PC screen to reader mode. Press them again to
turn off reader mode.
1 Press the [ ] icon on the taskbar.
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LG Reader Mode
LG Reader Mode prevents the users from eyestrain and helps them to read the PC screen comfortably by displaying the screen just like a printed paper.
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Select [Reader Mode Off] to turn off the reader mode.
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2 Select the [Reader Mode On] menu to switch to reader mode as shown in the figure.
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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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1 Select the [Advanced Settings] menu as shown in the figure.
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a SYSTEM BRIGHTNESS: 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 Soundprovides rich, sonorous sound when you listen to music, watch videos or play games in the PC.
DTS Headphone:X/DTS Studio Soundmay not be applied depending on the model.
The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.
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1 Press [
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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 Pref: Provides settings for stereo including wide/front/traditional.
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DTS Headphone:X Tour
DTS Studio Sound Tour
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 Sound: 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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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
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.
2 When the [Settings] screen appears, select [Update & security].
3 Select the [Recovery] menu and press [Get started] in the Reset this PC menu.
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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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4 If the following screen appears, select a desired option to proceed with recovery.
Restoring the System
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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LG Recovery Center RE
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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Restoring the System
3 When the following screen appears, select [Back up the system files to the recovery drive.] and
press [Next].
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2 Press [Recovery] in the control panel and select [Create Recovery Drive].
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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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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.
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Installing the Driver
The figures herein may differ by language selection and are subject to change without prior notice.
Using LG Update Center to install the Driver
1 Select the [
How to Download LG Update Center
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You can install LG Update Center by downloading it from the LG Electronics Service Center (www.lg. com).
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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 manual.
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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 .
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Refer to .
1 Reboot the system and press [F2].
2 In a few moments, the system setup screen appears.
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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, lef t, and right.
Increases or decreases the item value.
Saves the new settings or exits the system setup.
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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 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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3 The popup screen will show up, after selecting [Password on boot] and press [Enter]. After
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
by warranty.
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4 When the following message appears, select and press [Enter].
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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 [Security] by using the arrow keys from the setup start screen, click [Set Supervisor
Password] and press [Enter].
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]. 7 When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The PC will restart.
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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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Deleting the Password (Set HDD Password / Set SSD Password)
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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Password] field.
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7 When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The PC will restart.
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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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When you press [F9], you can use [Load Setup Defaults].
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5 When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The PC will restart.
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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 the 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.
Selecting a Booting Device to Use
2 When the Select Booting Device screen appears, select the device.
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1 Reboot the system and press [F10].
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3 Boots using the selected device.
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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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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.
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1 Press the [
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2 Select [System] > [Display].
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After changing the auto scaling settings, it is recommended that you click [Sign out now] and log on to Windows again.
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3 Changing the [Change the size of text, apps and other items.] 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.
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.
1 Select the [
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] button and select the [Settings] menu.
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] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Start menu.
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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.
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1 Press the [
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2 Select [System] > [Display].
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After changing the auto scaling settings, it is recommended that you click [Sign out now] and log on to Windows again.
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3 Changing the [Change the size of text, apps and other items.] value changes the auto scaling
settings.
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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.
2 When the [Settings] screen appears, select [Update & security].
3 Select the [Recovery] menu and press [Get started] in the Reset this PC menu.
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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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4 If the following screen appears, select a desired option to proceed with recovery.
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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
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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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