LG Electronics USA DT-FG Personal Computer User Manual 46475FC7A5C1F62E717864

LG Electronics USA Personal Computer 46475FC7A5C1F62E717864

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27Using the systemDesktop cleanupWith Desktop Cleanup Wizard, you can delete hot icon paths that are not used on thedesktop. Desktop Cleanup Wizard will be automatically executed every 60 days, or youcan run this program when necessary.To delete unused icons on the desktop, do the followingⓞOpen [Control Panel]⍛⍛[Switch to Classic View] ⍛[Display].ⓟClick [Customize Desktop] under Background tab.ⓠClick [Clean Desktop Now] under Desktop Cleanup tab. ⓡFollow instructions of [Desktop Cleanup Wizard].TaskbarTaskbar displays programs and files that are currently open. If there are many programs runningon the computer, the Taskbar group together files from the same program to prevent taskbaricons from cluttering up the Taskbar.To personalize your desktop themes.ⓞClick [Control pannel]⍛⍛[Switch toclassic view]⍛[Display]ⓟSelect theme from the theme dropdown menu.ⓠTheme changes.ⓡAfter making a selection, click [Apply]and then click [Save as].ⓢEnter a theme name and press [OK].ãTo open Display Properties, click [Start]⍛⍛[Control pannels]⍛[Switch to classicview] and then double-click [Display].If you do not save the theme, the nameof the theme does not change.The new theme is saved in My documents folder. To open My documentfolder, click [Start] and select [My documents].Note
28 Using the systemⓞQuit all running applications; click [Start] and choose [Turn off computer] fromthe start up menu.ⓟIn the Turn off computer window, choose Turn off.ⓠThe computer is turned off automatically.2-3.Turning off the computerIf the Drive in use indicator is on, do not turn off the computer, as doing so may damage thedata being read from or written to the drive.ãYou may not be able to normally turn off the computer in Windows. When this happens,press the Power button for five seconds. However, this is an emergency measure and taking this measure may result in errors in thesystem. It is recommended to click the [Start] button and select Turn off Computer menu onWindows desktop to shut down the computer.Abnormal turning-off of the computer may damage data stored in the hard disk. ãWhen the program suddenly stops, click [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Delete] keys and terminate theprogram through Windows Task Manager or restart the system. If the some program files ofWindows has been damaged due to abnormal turning-off of the computer, reinstall dam-aged programs. LG Electronics is not responsible for data loss caused by your mistakesand negligence.
29Using the system2-4. Restarting the computerYou can restart the computer as the instructions below, when the computer doesnot function correctly or freeze out.ãKeyboard and mouse may look different from the picture.NoteⓞQuit the program or restart by pressing combination of [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete] key.ⓟIn case the measure described above does not work, press the Power button for 5seconds to turn off the computer. Then, restart the computer after 10 seconds.
30 Using the systemThis chapter explains how to use mouse pointing device. You may have a different fea-tures on your model. FG model supports an optical mouse with USB connection.What is drag?To move a pointing device while pressingdown on one of its buttons.DragWhat is double click? Pressing the left button twice in rapid succession in order to activatea command or function represented graphically on a display screen.What is Pop-up menu?When using Windows, clicking the right button on the mouse opensthe pop-up menu. (Pop-up menu is to command a copy, send oropen/close functions to support an application program.)What is click?To press down and release a left button on a mouse pointingdevice in order to select an item on a display screen or activate acommand or function.2-5. Using Mouse
31Using the systemUsing wheel?To cause (displayed text or graphics) to move up, down, or acrossthe screen so that a line of text or graphics appears at one edge ofthe screen for each line that moves off the opposite edge.Wheel
32 Using the system2-6.Cleaning the mouseIf the mouse pointer does not move well, you need to clean up the ball inside themouse. (The appearance of mouse may be different depending on models). Clean up the mouse with cotton swap and alcohol as follows.ⓞOpen up the cover in the direction of the arrowas shown on the picture and take out the ball.ⓡClose the cover in the direction of the arrowand use the mouse.ⓠClean with cotton swab and alcohol.ⓟSee if inside of the mouse is filled with dust.5ROOHU
33Using the system2-7. Using KeyboardKeyboard is used for entering text and commands in the computer.ℚTypewriter key pad(refer to the User's guide p34) ℘ESC keyUsed to command quit or cancel whileapplication program is running.ℛModifier and special function keysScroll LockTo move an entire image on the screen with-out moving a cursor.Print ScreenPress PrtSc key to take the snapshot imageon the screen.Pause/BreakTo stop movements for a specified time.ℙFunction keysEnable you to perform different opera-tions depending on the operating systemand application program you use.F1In many cases, it starts help menu from mostapplication programs.)℘ℛℙℝℚℝℝMultimedia/Internet function keysℜDirection keypad / Numeric keypadDirection keys mark the position at whicha cursor can be moved. Numeric keyscan be used as direction keys whenNumLock indicator is on.EndEnd moves the cursor at the end of thesentence.HomeHome moves the cursor at the beginningof the sentence.Page UpPage Up moves the cursor to the previ-ous page.Page DownPage Downmoves the cursor to the nextpage.HomeLaunches the Internet Explorer on yoursystem.SearchInternet Explorer or Windows Explorermust be launched to use this key toaccess to the search engine in the IternetExplorer or search files in the WindowsExplorer.E-mailLaunches the Outlook Express on yoursystem.ℜ
34 Using the systemThe keyboard is used for entering text and command. Typewriter Keypad⌆ℚℙ℘℟℡ℛ⌅℞℠ℝℜℝEnter keyUsed at the end of each command tomove on to the next line.℘Tab keyUsed to input data in the data inputwindow and to move to the next datainput window.ℜBackspace keyMoves a cursor to backward whendeleting letters.℞Space keyMake a blank or empty area: the spacesbetween words.℠Windows keyOpnes up the start menu when usingWindows operating system.ℚShift keyHold Shift key down and press anotherkey to enter the upper case letter.ℛ,℟Clrt key or Alt keyKeys (shortcuts) are used in conjunc-tion with Arlt key or Ctrl key to provideshortcuts for some of the predefinedoperations.℡This key is used to view shortcuts forthe current program (Shortcut menu keyworks the same as the right-clicking themouse button)⌅⌆This key is used in conjunction with[Fn] key to move on to the next or previ-ous page.Inputting a nameInputting initials of the name TabLGLG UserEXSpilling the water on the keyboard causesdisfunction to the computer.ℙCaps Lock keyLock the keyboard in the upper case position.
35Using the systemTurn on the computer, and press theeject button on the CD-ROM drive.Put the CD with its labeled side up,and insert the CD in CD-ROM traywithout touching the playing part.(ÚThe trademark must face upward.) Different model types provide different optical disk drives. (Some models haveDVD-ROM drives and others have DVD/CD-RW COMBO/DVDÀROM COMBOdrives)2-8.Using the optical disk driveInserting a CDNoteãAfter install CD on the tray, push the CD tray inthe direction shown on the picture, or press theEject button once.ÚThis model adopted slim design for efficient use ofspace and the CD-ROM (RW/DVD/COMBO) driveis vertically installed. Therefore, a small-sized CDtitles (80mm) may not be properly inserted. If nec-essary, lay down the product to insert such small-sized CD titles.Eject button : eject CD out of the computer.Gently push the button only once.(MHFWEXWWRQ
36 Using the systemUsing Windows Media Player You can use Windows(R) Media Player to play various types of audio and videofiles.You can play and make a copy of an audio CD, listen to the Internetradiobroadcast, play movie clips, and listen to music or watch a video on a web site. Ifyou have a DVD drive, you can play a DVD. If you have a CD-RW drive, you canuse Windows Media Player to make your own music CD.ⓞ[Press Start]⍛[All Programs]⍛[Accessories]⍛[Entertainment]⍛[Windows Media Player].ⓞClick [Volume Control] icon from the taskbar.ⓟWhen Windows Media Player opens, press Open under File menu, and thenselect an audio or video file you want to play.ⓟDrag the mouse to move the slide bar to adjust the volume.Adjusting volume
37Using the systemHard disk drive is a storage device in the computer. Refer to the System setup forsetting up the computer system.⍀Turn off the computer when disassembling the computer and see if the computer andthe power cable is correctly connected. Incorrect connection to the power cause thedamages to the computer.⍀Do not use any other screws that are not approved.⍀Set the computer on a flat surface.Installing the computer⍀Do not give excessive pressure on the computer.⍀Do not place your computer to temperatures above (140 degrees F) (60 degrees C). ⍀Keep your computer away from electronic equipments that create strong radio waves.⍀During a lightning storm, remove the power cord, telephone line, and LAN cable fromthe computer.Computing environment⍀Do not give excessive pressure on the computer. ⍀When the computer is reset (rebooted), for example by power outage, while thehard disk drive is operating.⍀A computer virus is detected on your computer.⍀Incorrect input of (BIOS) setup.⍀When the necessary files are deleted or damaged.⍀Turning off the computer when the system is operating.The data on your hard disk itself may be damaged in the following situationsUsing hard disk driveAlways make backup files for your important information. LG is not responsible fordata loss caused by users.Damages to the computer data2-9.Using disk drive
38 Using the systemGathers all the bad sectors on the disk. Quit all application programs before run-ning Disk cleanup.ⓞFrom the [Start] button, [Accessories]⍛⍛[System tools]⍛>>Disk cleanup].ⓟIf the following dialogue box appears, select a drive you want to claenup andthen click [Cleanup].ⓠFollowing images appears.Disk cleanupⓡClick [Press] after the Disk claenup process is complete.
39Using the systemA small program that alters or destroys information stored in the computer.NortonAntiVirus is offered to detect computer virus. For one year after installing windowsOS Norton AntiVirus is available to use. 2-10.Computer virusⓞClick the Norton Antivirus icon on the desktop.ⓟFollowing windows appears. Click [Next]. ⓠClick [Next] to install Norton Antivirus.Installing Norton Antivirus
40 Using the systemⓡFollowing window appears.ⓢ"Norton Antivirus installation is complete" message appears. Click [Finish].
41Using the systemⓞClick [Start] and [All programs]⍛[Norton Antivirus]⍛[LiveUpdate]⍛[Norton AntiVirus].ⓟClick [Next].ⓠFollowing window appears.You should have an internet access to process Norton Antivirus update. Norton Antivirus updateⓡClick [Next].
42 Using the systemⓢDownloading update-items online.ⓣClick [Finish] . Norton Antivirus Update is complete.
43Using the systemⓞClick [Start]⍛[All programs]⍛[Norton Antivirus]⍛[Norton AntiVirus2004]. ⓟClick [Scan for virus] and select an item to scan.ⓠNorton AntiVirus is scanning virus.ⓡClick [Finish]. Virus scanning is complete.Running Norton AntivirusãIf any virus is detected,click [Fix] to repair.Note
System setup44The system setup saves your computer’s hardware configurations in CMOS RAM.The system setup provides you with information, such as the size and type ofyour hard disk, size of the installed memory, date, and time.3-1. Starting the system setupYou may want to use the CMOS Setup Utility in the following situations:ãBooting with a USB device drive(Page 46).ãSetting a password(Page 47).ãChanging or removing the password(Page 48).ãRecovering the factory default settings(Page 50).ãSettig up for boot method(Page 51)..H\V )XQWLRQSelect the current item.>(QWHU@Close the current window or move to the previous window.>(VF@Move up, down, left, and right.>Ⓑ@>Ⓒ@>⒵@>Ⓐ@Increase or decrease the valueIncrease or decrease the value.Increase or decrease the value.Save or exit the system setup.>3DJH8S@>3DJH'RZQ@>)@Keys used in the CMOS Setup Utility3.System setupDo not change the system setup arbitrarily. Incorrect system setup may result in errorswhile using the computer.The menu and default factory settings of the CMOS Setup Utility may look different fromthis manual. They may have been changed to improve the performance of the system.
System setup 45ⓞTurn on the computer and monitor.ⓟWhen LG logo appears on the screen, press [Delete].ⓠThe CMOS Setup Utility window appears.Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup UtilityĚStandard CMOS Features ĚPC Health StatusĚAdvanced BIOS Features ĚFrequency/Voltage ControlĚAdvanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults ĚIntegrated Peripherals Set PasswordĚPower Management Setup Save & Exit SetupĚPnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without SavingEsc : Quit êëè é : Select ltemF10 : Save & Exit SetupTime, Date, Hard Disk Type.....ã 'LUHFWLRQ keys (arrow keys) move the cursor up, down,to the left and right. If Num Lock button is off, thearrow keys in the numeric keypad can be used justlike the cursor control keys.Note<Cursor keypad><Numeric keypad>
System setup463-2. Booting with a USB device driveFollow the instruction below to set the USB disk as start up disk.ⓞOpen the CMOS Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced BIOSFeatures and press [Enter].ⓟUse the arrow keys to select 1st Boot Device, and Use Page Up and PageDown key to USB-FDD.ⓠTo save changes in System Setup, press the [F10] key.ⓡWhen the following message appears, press [Enter]. The computer restarts.SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)? Y Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Set up UtilityAdvanced BIOS Featuresêëèé:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General HelpF5:Previous Values F7:Optimized DefaultsĚHard Disk Boot Priority Enabled BIOS Virus WarningDisabledHyper-Threding Technology EnabledQuick Boot Disabled 1st Boot Device CDROM2nd Boot Device Floppy3nd Boot Device HDD-0Boot Other Device EnabledSwap Floppy DisabledFloppy Seek DisabledBoot Up Num-Lock LED OnGate A20 Option FastSecurity Option SystemÁÁAPIC Function EnabledMPS Table Version 1.4Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T DisabledFull Screen LOGO Show DisabledSummary Screen Show EnabledItem HelpMemu Level ĚSelect Your Boot Device Priority1st Boot Device USB-FDD
47System setupⓟUse the arrow keys to select Security Option. Use the Page Up and PageDown keys to select Setup or System, and then press [Esc].ⓞStart the CMOS Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced BIOSFeatures, and then press [Enter].ⓠUse the arrow keys to select Set Password, and then press [Enter].3-3. Setting a passwordIf you want to protect the system setup from unauthorized users, follow theinstruction below to set a password.You can set a password in the CMOS Setup Utility program.Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Set up UtilityAdvanced BIOS Featuresêëèé:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General HelpF5:Previous Values F7:Optimized DefaultsĚHard Disk Boot Priority Enabled BIOS Virus WarningDisabledHyper-Threding Technology EnabledQuick Boot Disabled 1st Boot Device CDROM2nd Boot Device Floppy3nd Boot Device HDD-0Boot Other Device EnabledSwap Floppy DisabledFloppy Seek DisabledBoot Up Num-Lock LED OnGate A20 Option FastSecurity Option SystemÁÁAPIC Function EnabledMPS Table Version 1.4Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T DisabledFull Screen LOGO Show DisabledSummary Screen Show EnabledItem HelpMemu Level ĚSelect Your Boot Device PrioritySetupSecurity OptionIf you forget the password, you cannot gain access to your system. Be sure to write downthe password in a safe place only you can refer to in case you forget the password.ãIf you select Setup in the Security Option, the computer asks for a password next timeyou try to enter the CMOS Setup Utility. If you select System, the computer asks for apassword next time you start the computer and also when you try to enter the CMOSSetup Utility. Setting the System password prevents unauthorized users from using thecomputer or changing the system setup. Note
48 System setup3-4. Changing or removing the passwordYou must know the password to change or remove it.ⓞStart the CMOS Setup Utility, enter your password, and then press [Enter].ⓢIf the following message appears, enter the password again, and then press [Enter].ⓣTo save changes in System Setup, press the [F10] key.ⓤIf the following message appears, press Enter. The computer restarts.ⓡIf the following message appears, enter the new password and then press[Enter]. A password must consist of characters A~Z and numbers 0~9, and hasthe maximum length of 8.SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)? Y Confirm Password : Enter Password :Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup UtilityĚStandard CMOS Features ĚPC Health StatusĚAdvanced BIOS Features ĚFrequency/Voltage ControlĚAdvanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults ĚIntegrated Peripherals Set PasswordĚPower Management Setup Save & Exit SetupĚPnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without SavingEsc : Quit êëè é : Select ltemF10 : Save & Exit SetupChange/Set/Disable/PasswordEnter Password:
49System setupãTo change the password, follow the instructions on Setting a password.ãTo remove the password, follow the instructions below.ⓟUse arrow keys to select Set Password, and then press [Enter].ⓠIf the following message appears, press [Enter].ⓡIf the following message appears, press [Enter].ⓢTo save changes in System Setup, press the [F10] key.ⓣIf the following message appears, press [Y] key and [Enter]. The computer restarts.PASSWORD DISABLD!!!Press any key to continue...Enter Password : SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)? Y Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup UtilityĚStandard CMOS Features ĚPC Health StatusĚAdvanced BIOS Features ĚFrequency/Voltage ControlĚAdvanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults ĚIntegrated Peripherals Set PasswordĚPower Management Setup Save & Exit SetupĚPnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without SavingEsc : Quit êëè é : Select ltemF10 : Save & Exit SetupChange/Set/Disable/PasswordSet Password
50 System setup3-5. Recovering the factory default settingsYou can follow the instructions below to recover the factory default settings.ⓞStart the CMOS Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select Load OptimizedDefaults and press [Enter].ⓟIf the following message appears, press Y key and then Enter. The factorydefault settings have been recovered.ⓠTo save changes in System Setup, press the [F10] key.ⓡIf the following message appears, press [Enter]. The computer restarts.SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)? Y Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? Y
51System setupThis boot method does not effect the CMOS setup when start the system.3-6. Settig up for boot methodⓞTurn on the computer and the monitor.ⓠSelect USB-FDD from the Boot menu, the computer restarts.ⓟPress [F8] key while the LG logo appears.ãUSB-ZIP, USB-HDD, or USBCD-ROM may appears on theBoot menu depending on thespecifications.Note
52 System setupYou can use power saving function in Windows OS no matter how you set theBIOS setup.3-7. Using Power saving functionⓡClick [Advanced] for setup if necessary and then click [OK].ⓠSet the Power option properties and click [OK].ⓞClick [Start]èè[Control panel]è[Switch to classic view].ⓟDouble click Power option icon from the control panel.There are some devices whichdo not support the power savingfunction properly. If you haveinstalled such devices, youshould disable power savingfunction.ãHibernation mode: It saves dataand turns off the power and thenrestores data until the systemstarts again.Note
53System setupIt improves the efficiency of the CPU as if one more CPU is working for the sys-tem. It is more effective when playing games or multi-media work such as graphicworks. This function can be run by the CPU which supports HT (Hyper-Threading). Check the Intel label with HT on it.3-8. Using Hyper-Threading functionⓞTurn on the computer and monitor.ⓟPress [F8] key while the LG logo appears on the screen.Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Set up UtilityAdvanced BIOS Featuresêëèé:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General HelpF5:Previous Values F7:Optimized DefaultsĚHard Disk Boot Priority Enabled BIOS Virus WarningDisabledHyper-Threding TechnologyEnabledQuick Boot Disabled 1st Boot Device CDROM2nd Boot Device Floppy3nd Boot Device HDD-0Boot Other Device EnabledSwap Floppy DisabledFloppy Seek DisabledBoot Up Num-Lock LED OnGate A20 Option FastSecurity Option SystemÁÁAPIC Function EnabledMPS Table Version 1.4Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T DisabledFull Screen LOGO Show DisabledSummary Screen Show EnabledItem HelpMemu Level ĚSelect Your Boot Device PriorityEnabledHyper-Threding TechnologyⓡTo save changes in System Setup, press the [F10] key.ⓢPress [Enter] if the following message appears on the screen. The computerrestarts.SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)? Y ⓠIf the following screen appears, select [Hyper-Threading Technology] andthen select [Enabled].ãHyper-Threading is onlyavailable for Windows XP.If an error occurs in othersoftwares or games, set itDisable.Note
System Recovery54The system setup saves your computer’s hardware configurations in CMOS RAM.The system setup provides you with information, such as the size and type ofyour hard disk, size of the installed memory, date, and time.4.System RecoveryⓢAfter the Windows operating system installation is complete, install the LG GILJABICD (software installation CD) on your computer, and then you can use all applicationprograms and device drivers. You can restore your computer system by using Recovery CD, shipped with yourComputerYou can select two options (Full Recovery without Format / Full Recovery afterFormat) Restoring the system by using Recovery CDFor Windows usersⓞPlease make backup files from your Computer.ⓟInsert the Restore CD in the CD-ROM drive. When "Press any key to bootfrom CD..." message appears on the screen, press the [Enter] key. ⓠFollow the instructions to install the Widows operating system.ⓡAfter the installation is complete, remove the Recovery CD from your computerand then restart the computer. Start the registration procedure by following instructions on the screen.

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