LG Electronics USA DT-EG PERSONAL COMPUTER User Manual EGEM

LG Electronics USA PERSONAL COMPUTER EGEM

USERS MANUAL 1

EG/EM series
EG/EM series
Copyright 2004
LG Electronics, Inc., DigitalMate Co., Ltd.
P/N:3828BPH009A
Rev.00
P/N: 3828BPH009A(Rev.00)
ÞMicrosoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
ÞIBM, IBM Personal Computer, PS/2 and PC AT are trademarks of International Business
Machine Corporation.
Þis a trademark of LG.
ÞCopyright 2004 LG Electronics, Inc., DigitalMate Co., Ltd.
Thank you for using the LG product.
LG has manufactured and tested this product to provide you with a reliable computing
environment.
Please read this manual carefully before using the computer.
This User's guide is for EG/EM model.
Instructions may be different depending on models.
Check your model before reading User's guide.
Keep User's guide at a place where other users always can reach
ÞInformation in this manual may include technical inaccuracies or typographical
errors. Images in this manual are for illustrative purposes only and may be
different from the actual product.
ÞLG reserves the rights to make improvements and/or changes to the product
without notice.
ÞReproducing any or all of the information contained in this publication without
written permission is prohibited.
ÞThis computer complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any
country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
1.Warning: Not following the instruction could result in death or serious injury.
This sign calls attention to features and operations that may be dangerous
to the user. Follow the instruction closely to reduce the risk of bodily harm
or damage to the equipment
2.Caution: Not following the instruction could result in minor or moderate
injury and/or damage to the product.
1Contents
Contents
Contents..................................................................................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 2
1-1 Package contents..................................................................................................................................... 9
1-2 Components........................................................................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the computer ........................................................................................................................... 14
1-4 Attaching external devices(customer purchased devices) ..................................................................... 16
1. Installing the system
2. Using the system
3-1 Starting the system setup....................................................................................................................... 48
3-2 Booting with a bootable floppy disk........................................................................................................ 50
3-3 Setting a password................................................................................................................................. 51
3-4 Changing or removing the password ..................................................................................................... 52
3-5 Recovering the factory default settings .................................................................................................. 54
3-6 Using power saving funtion .................................................................................................................... 55
3. System Setup
4. System Recovery ................................................................................................................ 58
5. Reinstalling the drive
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9
6-1 Opening the computer case ................................................................................................................... 66
6-2 Main board ............................................................................................................................................. 67
6-3 Connectors............................................................................................................................................. 68
6-4 Replacing the CPU................................................................................................................................. 70
6-5 Increasing the memory.......................................................................................................................... 75
6-6 Adding a hard disk drive......................................................................................................................... 79
6-7 Installing expansion cards...................................................................................................................... 87
5-1 Reinstalling the printer driver ................................................................................................................. 60
5-2 Reinstalling the sound driver.................................................................................................................. 64
5-3 Reinstalling the video driver ................................................................................................................... 65
2-1 Turning on the computer ........................................................................................................................ 18
2-2 Using Windows XP................................................................................................................................. 21
2-3 Turning off the computer ........................................................................................................................ 28
2-4 Restarting the computer......................................................................................................................... 29
2-5 Using Mouse .......................................................................................................................................... 30
2-6 Cleaning the mouse ............................................................................................................................... 32
2-7 Using keyboard ...................................................................................................................................... 33
2-8 Using the optical disk driver ................................................................................................................... 35
2-9 Using the disk drive................................................................................................................................ 39
2-10 Computer virus..................................................................................................................................... 42
6. System Expansion
2 Important Safety Instruntions
These safety instructions will ensure many years of safe enjoyment from the prod-
uct. Read this safety instructions carefully before installing the computer.
Installing the computer
Important Safety Instructions
Do not operate your computer near water; for example, in a bathroom.
The computer may not function correctly, and there is the risk of electric shock.
Operate the computer within a temperature range of 41 to 95ĕ(5Ë~35Ë) and 30 to 80% of
relative humidity.
Safely dispose of the packing materials, such as desiccant and plastic bags.
Children may swallow desiccant or suffocate from plastic bags.
Keep your computing environment clean and free of dust.
There is a risk of dysfunction to the computer.
Keep away from the moisture condensation.
It may damage on the computer. If this happens, turn off the computer and make it dry
before power is on.
Do not place any object within 15cm of the computer.
The computer may overheat and result in fire or injuries.
Keep your computer away from electromagnetic fields.
Exposure to the electromagnetic field may result in loss of data in the hard disk drive and/or
damage to the monitor.
3Important Safety Instruntions
Do not use loose or damaged power plugs.
There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
Use a correct voltage outlet.
There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Use properly grounded outlet.
Connecting the computer to an outlet without proper grounding may result in electric shock
and damages to your computer.
Use your computer at the proper voltage/current level indicated.
There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not touch or grab the power plug with wet hands.
There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
If you hear a noise from the power cord or outlet, unplug the power cord imme-
diately, and contact the customer service for help.
There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Hold the plug body when removing the power cord from an outlet.
There is a risk of fire and damages to the computer.
Make sure the power plug fits snugly into the electrical outlet.
Loose fit may result in fire.
Keep near the power cable and power cord clean.
There is a risk of fire.
If an object or liquid enters the computer or an adaptor, remove power cord,
battery, and any other cables from the computer, and contact the customer
service for help.
There is a risk of an electric shock, fire, or damage to the computer.
Connecting to the power
4 Important Safety Instruntions
Using the computer
Use properly grounded outlet.
Connecting the computer to an outlet without proper grounding may result in electric shock
and damages to your computer.
Use your computer at the proper voltage/current level indicated outlet.
There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not bend or place a heavy object on top of the power cord. Keep the chil-
dren and pets from damaging the power cord.
Damaged power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
For cleaning your computer, use mild detergent or computer cleaning products.
Be sure to dry completely before using the computer.
Using the computer without completely drying it may result in electric shock or fire.
During a lightning storm, disconnect the power cord, telephone line, and LAN
cable from the computer.
There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
Do not place water, chemicals, or liquid of any kind on the computer.
Liquid of any kind entering inside the computer may result in an electric shock, fire, or dam-
age to the computer.
Do not connect the modem directly to a multi-line telephone.
There is a risk of fire or damage to the computer.
If you drop your computer, remove the power cord and battery pack, and then
contact the customer service for check.
There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
Do not expose your computer to the direct sunlight.
The computer may overheat and result in fire or injuries.
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Important Safety Instruntions
Do not place a burning candle or cigarette on the computer.
There is a risk of fire or damage to the computer.
If you see or smell smoke from the computer or adaptor, turn off the computer,
remove the power cord, and then contact the customer service for help.
There is a risk of fire.
Upon completion of any service or repairs, ask service technician to perform
safety checks.
Ignoring safety checks may result in electric shock or fire.
Keep the computer away from heat.
The computer may deform and there is the risk of fire.
Turn on the external devices first and then in order of.
There is a risk of damage to the computer.
Turn off the external devices first and then in order of.
There is a risk of damage to the computer.
Use only the proper devices to the connector.
There is a risk of damage to the computer.
Do not use any damaged CD or floppy disk.
There is a risk of damage to the computer or injuries.
Use the Wireless LAN at least 5meters away from a microwave oven or plasma
lamp. When using the Wireless LAN near a plasma lamp, use the channel 11, 12,
or 13.
The connection can be unavailable or slow.
Do not press eject button while the CD-ROM or floppy drive is in use.
Data can be lost and there is a risk of injuries.
Place the memory card in a correct position when inserting it.
There is a risk of damage to the memory.
Do not drop the parts of computer.
There is a risk of injuries or damage to the computer.
6 Important Safety Instruntions
Carrying and storing the computer
Before moving the computer, turn the power off and remove all the cables.
You may trip over the loose cables and fall.
Upgrading the computer
Keep screws and other small parts away from children.
Children may choke on a screw or other small part. If a child swallows a small part, receive a
medical care.
Do not disassemble the power supply devices.
There is a risk of an electrical shock.
Before disassembling the computer for upgraing purposes, turn off the power
and remove the power cord, phone line and battery pack.
There is the risk of electric shock or fire. If you need to open the computer cover, contact the
Technical support for help.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the computer without consulting
Technical support. you need to open the computer cover, contact the
Technical
support for help.
There is a risk of an electrical shock.
Always refer to the User's Guide.
There is a risk of an injuries.
Replace only with the parts approved by LG.
There is a risk of fire or damage to the computer.
Consult with the customer service before connecting and using the computer
with any non-LG product.
There is a risk of damage to the computer.
7Important Safety Instruntions
Be cautious when handling the hard disk drive.
ÞThe hard disk drive is very delicate to any physical impact. Always make backups for your data
ÞLG is not responsible for the data lose caused by users.
The data on the hard disk or the drive itself may be damaged in the following
situations.
ÞExposure to a physical shock during the disassembling or installing process
ÞThe computer is reset (rebooted), for example by power outage, while the hard disk drive
is operating.
ÞExposure to computer virus
ÞThe computer is turned off during operation
To prevent data loss due to hard disk drive damages, always backup your data.
LG is not responsible for the loss of data.
Preventing data loss (handling hard disk drives)
8 Helf and support
1. Click [Help and Support] to learn how to solve problems you may encounter
while using the computer. Click [Start] - [Help and Support].
2. The following window appears.
Help and Support
You can search for
useful Help and
Support information.
Click to learn the
features and
troubleshooting
information.
You can connect to the
Internet and ask for
assistance online.
You can setup and
configure your computer
to personalize your
computing environment.
1. Installing the system
9Installing the system
Power code
Modem cable
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User's guide Trouble-shooting guide
LG Giljabi CD
( Software Installations CD)
Recovery CD
Mouse
Keyboard
When cleaning your computer, use cleaning products
manufactured specifically for computing equipment.
Using abrasive chemicals, such as paint thinner, ben-
zene, or alcohol, may damage your computer.
1-1. Package contents
The following items are included in this package. Match the items below
with the items in your package. Some items may look different from the pictures.
Computer
10 Installing the system
1-2. Components
Front view
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℘Power button
Turns the power on/off the computer.
ℙPower/ Hard disk drive status indicator
Indicates whether the computer is on and the hard disk drive is in use(blinking
indicates the hard disk drive is in use).
ℚFloppy disk drive
Enables reading from and writing to a 3.5 inch floppy disk.
ℛFloppy disk drive button
Floppy disk drive button is used when insert/eject floppy into floppy disk drive.
ℜCD-ROM drive button
Is used when insert/eject CD into CD drive.
ℝCD-ROM drive
Enables reading a data, video, or audio CD.
(Your computer may have a CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive depending on the model.)
℞Audio connector
Headphone connector : Connects to headphones.
Microphone connector : Connects to a microphone.
℟USB connector
Connects to a USB device or HUB. For example, you can connect to a USB
mouse, digital camera, or external hard disk drive.
℠℠Computer holder
Holds the computer safely when the computer stands alone.
ãDepending on the hard disk drive, the indicator may not blink and simply goes off during
multiple operations.
Note
ãYour computer supports USB 2.0.
ãYour computer may have different features and configuration from the computers shown above.
Note
12 Installing the system
Rear view
ãEM model does not support No℡,⌅, ⌆
ãYour computer may have different features and configuration from the computers
shown above.
ãPower specifications may be different depending on the country or region, check the power
specifications before use.
Note
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℘Powerconnector
Connects to the power cord for supplying power to your computer.
ℙKeyboard connector
Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.
ℚMouse connector
Connects to a PS/2 mouse.
ℛUSB connectors
Connect to USB devices or HUB. For example, you can connect to a USB
mouse, digital camera, or external hard disk drive.
ℜParallel connector
Connects to a parallel device such as printer or scanner.
ℝSerial connector
Connects to a serial device.
℞Video connector
Connects to a monitor.
℟Audio connector
Microphone connector : Connects to an external microphone.
Line-in : Connects to external audio device.
Speaker connector: Connects to an external speaker.
℠LAN
Enables network connection between HUB and UTP (wire connection).
≕IEEE1394 6pin connector
Connects to IEEE1394 pin devices, such as exter-nal hard disk or CD-RW
drive.
⌅TV-Out connector
Connects to external devices such as Television.
⌆Video connector
Connects to a monitor cable.
ãNever disassemble the power supply.
ãThere is a risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injuries.
ãModem cable is offered for models that support modem card.
Note
14 Installing the system
1-3. Installing the computer
Installing your computer may be easier than you think. Before the installation, be sure
to turn off the computer and other peripheral devices. The mouse and keyboard con-
nectors look identical; therefore, check the icons above the connectors before attach-
ing the mouse and keyboard. Your computer may be installed with different expansion
cards from the picture below. Some items may look different from the picture.
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Do not place a glass or container with water, chemicals, or liquid of any kind in it on the
computer.
There is a risk of electric shock and/or damage to the computer.
ãFor USB mouse users, USB connectors are located both the front and rear of the computer.
Note
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℘Connecting a keyboard
The keyboard cable has a round connector with 6 pins.
Align the pins and holes, and attach the keyboard cable to the computer
as shown in the picture.
ℙConnecting a mouse
The mouse cable has a round connector with 6 pins.
The round connector on the mouse cable fits into the PS/2 connector
on the rear of the computer. Be sure to align the 6 pins on the cable
with the corresponding holes on the connector.
ℛConnecting to power
Power supply is 110V/220V (selection) or 220V only.
Attach the power cord to the computer and then plug the power
cord into a wall socket.
ℚKeyboard stand
The keyboard stand is located at the bottom of the keyboard.
Lift the stand to use the keyboard more comfortably.
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Operate the product at the proper voltage when selecting 110V
or 220V power supply. Incorrect use of power supply may
damage on the product or fire.
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Power supply is 110V/220V (selection) or 220V only.
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Check the location of the switching button when 110V/220V
(selection) is used.
220V use 110V use
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1-4. Attaching external devices(customer purchased devices)
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Do not overload an electrical outlet with connections to multiple devices. Overloading an
electrical outlet may result in fire or electric shock.
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Do not place the computer or other devices on the cables as they may be damaged.
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Do not touch the power cord or plug with wet hands. Doing so may result in electric shock.
ãYour computer may have different features and configuration from the pictures shown
above.
Note
EG Model
EM Model
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Connecting a monitor(customer purchased device)
The monitor cable and power cord are included with the monitor. For using the monitor, refer
to the user manual that comes with the monitor.
Connecting a printer(customer purchased device)
The printer cable and power cord are included with the printer. For using the printer, refer to
the user manual that comes with the printer.
Connecting a speaker(customer purchased device)
Your computer does not have built-in speakers. You must attach an external speaker to out
put sound.
℘Connect the monitor cable to the video card. The monitor cable sends signal
from the computer to monitor.
ℙConnect the power cable to the monitor and plug it into an electrical outlet. The
power cord supplies power from the electrical outlet to monitor. You must turn
on and off the monitor with the power button on the monitor. To supply to supply
power to the monitor, check the power specification of the monitor before
attaching the power cord to the computer.
ℚConnect the printer cable to the parallel connector on the computer.
ℛConnect the printer cable to the parallel connector on the printer.
ℜ, ℝConnect the power cord to the printer and plug it into an elec-
trical outlet.
℞Connect a speaker cable to the speaker connector on the real of
the computer.
When using built-in video When installing video card
ãAdjust sound volume by using C-Media 3d Audio
configuration icon from the taskbar.
Note
2.Using the system
18 Using the system
Make sure if there is nothing in Floppy disk and see if the computer is well connected
to the power cable and other external device drivers. You should complete registration
process. Start registration process following the instruction after turning on the com-
puter.
2-1.Turning on the computer
ⓞPressing the power switch starts the self-diagnostic procedures; then Windows(R) XP
startup screen is displayed .In a moment, a dialogue box, saying "Welcome to
Microsoft Windows" appears on the screen. Then Click [Next].
Registration process
ⓟAfter "Help protect your PC" message appears on the screen, select "Help protect
my PC by turning on Automatic Updates now" and then press [Next].
19Using the system
ⓡIf you turn the power on the computer for the first time, you have to register your
copy of Windows XP. The registration process may differ depending on the model,
but the difference does not affect the use of your computer.
ⓠInternet connection option screen appears, follow the instruction.
ⓢ"Who will use this computer?" message appears on the screen. Type the names
of the users and click [Next].
20 Using the system
ⓣ"Thank you!" message appears on the screen.
Click [Finish] to complete the registration process.
Windows Certificate includes the product
number which proves your Windows
Operating System is original product.
Please always keep this certificate with
you.
The Windows Certificate you have may
look different from the picture.
Windows Certificate

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