LG Electronics USA DT-LG24V55 Personal Computer User Manual
LG Electronics USA Personal Computer
User Manual
LG Easy Guide
www.lg.com
Model Name : LG24V55
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Instruction / Safety Information
Using LG Easy Guide, LG Troubleshooting
LG Easy Guide (User's Guide) and LG Troubleshooting (Troubleshooting Guide) are
provided to users for easy and convenient use of the product.
LG Easy Guide and LG Troubleshootingcan be used on the Start screen and the
Desktop.
Running in the Start Screen
On the Start screen, press [LG Easy Guide] or [LG Troubleshooting] tile to run it.
•LG Easy Guide and LG Troubleshooting on the Start screen can be used only in the
online environment.
•If the product is not connected to the Internet, use [LG Easy Guide] and [LG
Troubleshooting] installed on the Desktop.
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Running on the Desktop PC
1On the Start screen or Desktop, click [ ] icon to run [LG Easy Starter].
TIP
LG Easy Starter may be installed through LG Update Center.
2From [LG Software] menu, run [LG Easy Guide] or [LG Troubleshooting].
•If LG Easy Starter is not installed, refer to [Running, Standing by and Exiting App]
and then run [LG Easy Guide] or [LG Troubleshooting].
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Information / Precautions Before Using
Before reading LG Easy Guide, first check the following information.
•Representative images are used in LG Easy Guide. Product purchase may differ in
appearance and color.
•LG Easy Guide includes instruction about optional products. There may be information
about products you did not purchase.
•LG Easy Guide has been written for the Windows 8.1 operating system.
•Use, duplication, or reproduction of any part of LG Easy Guide without prior permission
from LG Electronics Inc. is strictly prohibited.
•The contents of LG Easy Guide are subject to change without prior notice.
•LG Electronics does not provide warranty for the data loss. In order to minimize damage
from data loss, please make backup copies of important data.
•The optical disk drive (DVD, CD-ROM, etc.) is optional and may not be provided with the
product.
Safety Precaution Notations
The below symbols are to inform you of dangers and safety concerns that you must be
aware of. Read the symbol-indicated instructions with caution to avoid any possible mishap.
WARNING
Appears in the case of noncompliance with the instruction that may cause serious
physical damage or fatal injuries.
CAUTION
Appears in the case of noncompliance with the instruction that may cause minor damage
to the body or the machine.
Text Notations
The below symbols are used to display information required to use the product. Familiarize
yourself with the instructions marked by the symbols to ensure proper operation of the
product.
TIP
Indicates that the following information is added to help the user utilize the machine more
conveniently.
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The Option symbol indicates that the concerned device is not included in the product
package and thus has to be purchased separately, or the device may not be applied to
the user's machine depending on model type.
Manufacturer and Copyright
Microsoft™, MS™, WinPE™, and Windows®are the registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation™.
IBM™, IBM Personal Computer™, PS/2™, and PC AT™are the registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation™.
The SuperSpeed USB Trident logo is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum,
Inc.
LG™logo is a registered trademark of LG™Corporation.
SONY ™logo and Memory Stick™are the registered trademarks of
SONY™Corporation.
Transcend™logo is a registered trademark of Transcend™Corporation.
SD™logo is a registered trademark of Secure Digital™Corporation.
xD™logo is a registered trademark of FUJIFILM™Co., ltd.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license
from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks, and DTS Sound is a trademark of DTS,
Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license
from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks, and DTS Studio Sound is a trademark
of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
in the United States and other countries.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
LG Easy Guide may contain undetectable errors despite our dedicated efforts to provide
users with reliable information.
The illustrated figures in LG Easy Guide may differ in appearance with the actual products.
Unauthorized reproduction or duplication of any part of LG Easy Guide is strictly prohibited.
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LG Electronics Inc. reserves the right to modify any part of this manual for quality purposes,
without prior notice.
Copyright (C) 2014 LG Electronics Inc. Digitalmate Co., LTD
Country of Origin R.O. Korea
Manufacturer LG Electronics Inc.
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses, that is
contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright
notices are available for download.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering
the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping and handling)
upon email request to opensource@lge.com. This offer is valid for three (3) years from the
date on which you purchased the product.
System Protection Feature
If the system becomes too hot, the system protection feature automatically stops battery
recharging and switches the power mode to Maximum Power Saving or OFF.
The PC system may not be reactivated until it cools down enough.
Information on Hard Drive / Memory Capacity
Information on Hard Drive (HDD, SSD, eMMC) Capacity
The hard drive capacity shown by Windows is lower than that stated by the hard drive
manufacturer due to a difference in calculation.
Manufacturer Hard drive manufacturers use a decimal definition of 1 KB = 1,000
Bytes.
100 GB Storage Device (HDD, SSD, eMMC): 100,000 MB /
1,000 Bytes = 100 GB
Windows Windows use the binary definition of 1 KB = 1,024 Bytes.
100 GB Storage Device (HDD, SSD, eMMC): 100,000 MB /
1,024 Bytes = 97.6 GB
RAM Capacity
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RAM capacity shown by Windows may be lower than the actual capacity because the PC
uses shared memory for BIOS and the integrated graphics card.
Due to the system setup using shared memory, 1,024 MB RAM may be reported as 1,022
MB or slightly less.
If the PC has integrated graphics card, 1,024 MB RAM may be reported as 1,022 MB or
less than 1,000 MB.
Function of a CMOS backup battery
The CMOS backup battery of the main board ensures that the system setup (BIOS) does
not disappear even if the power is disconnected.
The CMOS backup battery is an expendable part.
CAUTION
•Please visit the LG Electronics Service Center to exchange the CMOS backup
battery.
•The computer may be damaged if an incompatible battery is used.
•The product warranty is not applied to failure or breakdown caused by willful
damage by the user.
Adjusting Volume (headset and speakers)
Check the volume before listening to music.
CAUTION
•Before using the headset, check if the volume is too high.
•Do not use the headset too long.
Notes for using the product
TIP
•If you are using the product in high temperature and humidity or if the temperature
changes due to the use of air conditioner, condensation could occur on the inside of
the window. Please be careful when using the product.
•The condensation will be removed with time though different depending on the using
conditions.
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Important Safety Precautions
Please use the machine in the proper environment to extend the machine's lifespan. Use
the machine in a safe and stable place.
The warranty does not cover any damage resulting from reckless use or use in
undesirable environments.
Installation
WARNING
Do not use the machine in damp places like a laundry room or
bathroom.
•Moisture may cause a glitch or electric shock.
•Please use the machine within the appropriate temperature range
(10 °C to 35 °C) and humidity range (20% RH to 80% RH).
Dispose of the desiccating agent and plastic wrap properly.
•The desiccating agent and plastic wrap may cause suffocation.
Use the product in a clean, dust-free environment.
•Otherwise, the system may not function properly.
Do not place any objects within 15 cm of the PC.
•Lack of ventilation could overheat the PC from inside and put
users at risk of burn injuries.
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CAUTION
Place the machine in a safe place so it does not fall.
•If dropped, the machine could be damaged and even cause an
injury.
Do not store or use the PC near a magnetic object (i.e. a bag
with a magnetic object, a diary, a wallet, a memo board, high-
powered speakers, a bracelet, or etc.).
•Otherwise, the storage device (HDD, SSD, eMMC) and the system
may be damaged, and the system may fail to operate properly.
Do not use the PC on a bag with magnetic objects attached to it.
•Otherwise, the storage device and the system may be damaged,
and the system may fail to operate properly.
Operate the product where there is no electromagnetic
interference.
•Keep a proper distance between the PC and electronic appliances
such as speakers that generate strong magnetic fields.
•Otherwise, data may be lost from the storage device (HDD, SSD,
eMMC) or the LCD color may be damaged.
Do not put any heavy objects on the machine.
•There is the risk of malfunction. If the object were to fall, it could
cause an injury or damage the machine.
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Using a Battery
WARNING
Charge the battery only with the provided instrument.
•Otherwise, the battery may be damaged presenting a risk of fire.
Do not throw or disassemble the battery.
•The resulting damage may cause an injury, explosion, or fire.
Use batteries certified and acknowledged by LG Electronics
Inc™.
•Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
Prevent the battery from being contact with any metallic object
like a car ignition key or a paper clip.
•Otherwise, the battery may be overheated to be damaged resulting
in a fire or an injury.
Keep the battery away from heat.
•Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
Do not short-circuit the battery.
•Otherwise, it may explode.
Do not dispose of a spent or backup (standby) battery
arbitrarily.
•It may explode or cause a fire.
•Disposal methods may differ by country and region. Dispose of
spent batteries in accordance with the laws and safety rules of the
country and region you reside in.
If you find leakage or smell bad odor from the battery, remove
the battery and contact the local service center.
•It may explode or cause a fire.
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Do not store in places with temperatures above 60 °C and high
humidity (in cars or saunas).
•It may explode or cause a fire.
Keep the battery out of reach of children or pets.
•If damaged, it could cause an injury.
Keep the battery from being pierced by a sharp object or
chewed by pets.
•It may explode or cause a fire.
Do not put the battery in water.
•Otherwise, the battery may be damaged or explode.
When installing the battery, be sure that the bottom of the PC is
locked in place.
•Otherwise, the battery may be damaged.
Do not use the PC on a carpet, blanket or bed. Also, do not put
the adapter under a blanket.
•The PC may malfunction, cause a fire or burn the user due to
temperature rise.
Read the directions printed on the battery pack carefully before
use.
•Keep the battery at room temperature. Refer to other Tips and
directions in this guide to store the battery properly.
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Plugging in the AC Adapter
WARNING
Do not bend the power cable for AC adapter too much or get
stamped by a sharp object.
•The wires inside the cable may break and cause electric shock or
fire.
Do not use loose plugs or damaged power cords.
•An electric shock or fire may occur.
Do not touch the power cord with your hands wet.
•Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.
Pull the plug, not the cord, to disconnect the AC adapter and
power jack.
•Otherwise, a fire or product damage may occur.
Operate the product at the proper voltage.
•Excessive voltage may result in damage on the product, electric
shock or fire.
Use power outlets with an earth pin installed and proper supply of
rated electricity.
•An electric leakage may cause an electric shock or fire.
Plug the power cord tightly into the outlet.
•Loose connection of the power cord could cause a fire.
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In the case of strange noise from the cord or plug, disconnect the
power cord from the outlet immediately and contact the service
center.
•A fire or electric shock may occur.
Use the power supply/adapter provided with the product and
never disassemble the product.
•Using a different product or disassembling it may cause an electric
shock or fire.
Use a socket with an earth pin equipped.
•If not earthed, the product may cause an electric shock and get
damaged.
Ensure that the power outlet is earthed before plugging in.
•Otherwise, an electric shock from power leakage may occur.
Always keep the AC adapter and power outlet clean.
•A fire may occur.
Do not impair the cord by bending or pressing it too hard. Keep
children and pets from damaging the power cord.
•An impaired cord could damage the PC parts causing a fire or an
electric shock.
Disconnect the PC completely before cleaning it.
•Otherwise, an electric shock or impairment may occur.
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If the power/AC adapter or the product is soaked, disconnect the
battery, power/AC adapter, and all other lines before contacting
the local service center.
•An electric shock or fire may occur.
Ensure that the power jack linked to the AC adapter and product
is connected firmly.
•Loose connection may cause malfunction or fire.
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Using the PC
WARNING
Clean the PC with a proper agent and dry it completely before
using it again.
•If the PC is wet while used, an electric shock or fire may occur.
When lightning flashes in your area, disconnect the power,
modem, LAN and other connections.
•An electric shock or fire may occur.
Do not leave a cup or other containers filled with watery
substance near the PC.
•In the case that liquid goes inside the PC, a fire or electric shock
may occur.
Do not connect the modem to a key telephone system.
•A fire may occur or the product may get damaged.
If you have dropped or damaged the PC, disconnect the power
and contact the local service center for a safety check.
•If a damaged PC is used continuously, an electric shock or fire may
occur.
Do not put a lit candle or live cigarette on the PC.
•A fire may occur.
The fluorescent lamps on the LCD contain mercury.
•If you have contacted the liquid from the LCD panel, immediately
wash the substance away with water. If you feel any slightest
trouble, visit your doctor immediately.
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If you detect or smell smoke from the PC, stop use immediately
and disconnect the power source before contacting your local
service center.
•A fire may occur.
Do not play the PC games excessively.
•Playing a PC game for an extensive time may cause a mental
disorder. It could even inflict physical impairments on feeble people
including children and the elderly.
You may hear noise while on 3D mode.
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CAUTION
Do not leave any objects such as a pen between the keypad and
the LCD.
•You might break the LCD by unwittingly closing it with a foreign
object remaining on the pad.
Do not press or scratch the LCD with a sharp object.
•It may cause impairment.
Ensure the power is off before shutting the LCD.
•The machine may be deformed due to temperature rise.
The bottom of the PC gets hot when the system is working.
Please avoid touching it and do not put it on your laps.
Do not impose excessive force on the LCD screen or drop it.
•You could break the LCD glass panel.
Do not forcibly open the LCD screen with one hand.
•The machine may be twisted.
To clean the LCD screen, use designated agents and soft cloth
and rub the screen in one direction.
•Too much force may damage the LCD screen.
When handling PC parts, follow the instructions in the manual.
•Otherwise, damage may be inflicted.
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Do not put your finger or an object in the PC card slots.
•An injury or electric shock may occur.
Install a vaccine program on your PC and do not download illegal
programs nor access any corruptive web site such as those
pushing pornographic contents.
•The system may be infected and impaired.
Ask one of our engineers to run a safety check after your
computer has been repaired.
•Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may occur.
For minors, we recommend a program that blocks access to
illegal or pornographic web sites.
•Minors' exposure to adult-only contents may inflict psychological
instability or even trauma on them. Take an extra precaution for your
children if the whole family is using this machine.
Do not press the Eject button while the optical disk drive (CD/
DVD/Blu-ray) is running.
•The data may be lost or the disk may spin out unexpectedly to cause
an injury.
Keep the machine away from heat-emitting devices such as a
heater.
•The product may get deformed or catch on fire.
Do not insert other devices than designated ones in the ports.
•Otherwise, the product may get damaged.
Do not use a damaged optical disc (CD/DVD/Blu-ray) or floppy
disk.
•It may cause product damage or physical injury.
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Prevent children from thrusting their finger into the optical disk
drive (CD/DVD/Blu-ray) tray.
•The finger may be stuck in the tray and injured.
To remove an optical disc (CD/DVD/Blue-ray) from the tray, turn
off the program accessing the disc and wait until the disc drive
light is turned off before pressing the [Eject] button.
•The optical disk spins fast inside the tray and may be ejected from
the tray to cause bodily injury.
Do not block the ventilation hole with any object.
•Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.
Do not leave the machine in a car.
•The battery may cause an explosion or fire.
Avoid using a wireless LAN connection within the 5 m radius of a
microwave or plasma lamp. If you have to use wireless LAN and a
plasma bulb within the range, do it between channels 11 and 13.
•The transmission rate may drop even if the connection is made.
Turn off the PC if you are not going to use it for an extended time
period.
•It may overheat the battery.
As the AC adapter can be hot, do not touch it with bare skin while
using it.
•Extended period of exposure may cause burn.
Make sure that the memory cover is securely closed before
turning on the PC.
•Do not use the machine when the memory cover is open. It may
damage the machine.
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Do not put in metal items such as coins, hair pin or other irons or
inflammables such as paper or matches. Especially, ensure that
children will not do so.
•A fire or electric shock may occur.
•If any foreign substance gets in the product, unplug the product and
contract the local service center
Do not put any heavy object on the power cable and AC adapter,
and avoid damage from impacts.
•A malfunction or fire may occur.
Upgrading PC
WARNING
To upgrade the PC, turn off the system and disconnect the power
cord and battery. Disconnect the telephone line if linked to the
modem.
•An electric shock or fire may occur.
When you upgrade the PC, ensure that children will not swallow
any parts including bolts.
•If a child swallowed a nut, they may get suffocated.
•In that case, see the doctor immediately.
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CAUTION
Please use parts certified by LG Electronics Inc.™.
•Otherwise, a fire or product damage may occur.
Consult our service engineer before you use a peripheral device
not manufactured by LG Electronics Inc.™
•The product may get damaged.
Do not disassemble or moderate the machine arbitrarily.
•You could get an electric shock and would not be able to receive the
warranty service for that.
Handle devices and parts of the machine with care.
•The product may get damaged.
If you dissemble the PC, connect the power after reassembly is
done.
•Any exposed part may give you an electric shock.
Do not drop any part or device of the machine while
disassembling it.
•If dropped, it may be damaged and cause an injury.
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Carrying the PC
CAUTION
Before carrying the machine, turn off the power and disconnect
all the cables.
•Otherwise, you may trip over the wire, damaging the PC and getting
an injury.
During air travel, follow the directions of flight attendants.
•Using the PC during flight may cause an aircraft accident.
Do not carry the machine with the LCD open.
•Otherwise, the product may get damaged.
When leaving the machine in a car, keep it in shadow.
•The product may get deformed or caught on fire due to a
temperature rise.
Protect the machine from any shock while carrying it.
•System damage or an injury may result.
Carry the product in a bag designed for it.
•Carrying it in another type of bag may result in product damage.
If the machine is not used for a long time, remove the battery
pack and discharge electricity to store them.
•That way, the battery can maintain the optimal state.
Do not leave the powered-on PC in a space without enough
ventilation (i.e. bags) for an extended or repeated time.
•The battery may overheat and cause a fire.
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Precautions on data loss (storage device management)
CAUTION
Handle the machine with care to prevent loss of data from the
storage device (HDD, SSD, eMMC).
•Since the storage device is fragile, you need to back up your
important data frequently.
•The manufacturer is not responsible for any storage device data loss
caused by a user's mistake.
Damage to the storage device (HDD, SSD, eMMC) and data loss
occurs when
•External shocks are inflicted on the machine while disassembling or
installing it.
•The machine is reset (i.e. restarted) or turned on again after a power
outage while the storage device is operating.
•The PC is infected with a virus, tainting the data irrecoverably.
•Abrupt turning-off of the PC can damage the PC.
•The product is moved, shaken or exposed to external shock while
the storage device is running, and file damage or bad sectors may
occur.
To minimize data loss resulting from storage device damage
(HDD, SSD, eMMC), frequently back up important data.
•The manufacturer is not responsible for any data loss.
Precautions When Installing Other Operating System
CAUTION
We do not refund or replace a product that malfunctions due to
the installation or use of an operating system other than the
one provided by LG Electronics.
•Some software applications may not work properly in other
operating systems. Such malfunctions are not covered by the
warranty.
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Regulatory Notices
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This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20Cm between the radiator any your body.
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Energy Star
Energy Star
Energy Star Specifications
•LG Electronics participates in Energy Star and the energy efficiency of
the product complies with the specifications of ENERGY STAR.
•ENERGY STAR is a set of regulations that encourages manufacturers of
electronic devices to create more energy efficient products.
•The energy consumption of this product was decreased along with the
cost. Also, it helps preserve natural resources.
•This PC includes a function that lets it turn into (Sleep) mode when not
used for up to 30 minutes.
•To leave the sleep mode, click a mouse button or press any key on the
keyboard.
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Product Specifications
PC Specifications
Display 68.5 cm IPS LCD
60.4 cm IPS LCD
CPU Intel®Core™i7 / i5 / i3, Intel®Pentium®processor
The CPU differs depending on model type and cannot be replaced
by the user.
Graphics NVIDIA®Geforce®840M (NVIDIA®Optimus™Technology)
NVIDIA®Optimus™may not be supported in some models.
Intel®HD Graphics 5500 or Intel®HD Graphics (Dynamic Video Memory
Technology)
When processing large graphic data like 3D graphics. it utilizes
dynamically allocated shared graphics memory. The size of the allocated
memory depends on the system memory size.
System
Memory
DDR3L SODIMM
Each socket supports 1024 MB to 4096 MB, and the maximum capacity
of the main board is 8 GB (8,192 MB).
Memory of 3 GB or more is supported only in a 64-bit O/S.
Storage
device
6.35 cm Hard Dive or SSD (stand-alone SSD or a combination of SSD
and Hard Dive)
The SSD, or some space in the SSD occupied for express cache is not
found in the Windows Explorer, and users cannot utilize this space on
their own, for example, for software installation.
Any malfunction of a Solid State Disk (SSD)-built-in model may
cause the loss of the stored data. You must back up all critical user
data to an external storage device (USB HDD, memory card, etc.).
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 + LE
If you connect to Bluetooth device and wireless LAN at the same time,
the system may become slow.
In order to use Bluetooth 4.0, the device you want to connect to should
support Bluetooth 4.0.
Wireless LAN Intel®3160NGW
Manufacturers and installers cannot provide services related to
human safety as this wireless device may cause radio interference.
Webcam HD Web Camera
LAN Gigabit Ethernet
Product
Weight
27V750 Series: Approx. 7.4 kg
24V550 Series: Approx. 5.9 kg
The weight may differ according to the model.
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Types and specifications of display, CPU, Graphics, Storage Device (HDD, SSD,
eMMC), Bluetooth, Wireless LAN and Web Camera may differ depending on the PC
model. The user must not replace them.
Power Supply and Environments
AC Adapter (Free Voltage) Power Capacity: 65 W / 110 W / 140 W
Input: AC 100 V to 240 V, 1.5 A - 2.0 A 50 / 60 Hz
Output: DC 19 V 3.42 A / 19 V 5.79 A / 19 V 7.37 A
Operating and Storage
Conditions
Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C
Operating Humidity: 20 % RH to 80 % RH
Storage Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Storage Humidity: 10 % RH to 80 % RH
Power Consumption (27V750 / 24V550 Series)
Operation State 45 W or lower The system is running video clips.
Idle State 25 W or lower When the monitor display is off
Sleep Mode 1.0 W or lower In S3(Suspend)
Off (Standby) Mode 0.5 W or lower The system is turned off.
Power consumption in the idle state, sleep mode and off mode depends on the
running programs, product specifications, or adapter type. Even when the system is
turned off, a small amount of power will be consumed as long as the power cord is
connected. To cut off the power supply completely, disconnect the power cord from
the power outlet.
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Using Windows 8.1
Before Use
This LG Easy Guide has been created for the latest Windows update.
New Start Screen
For the new Windows, a new Start screen was added to the existing desktop screen from
which programs may be run and a variety of functions may be used.
Windows 8.1 Start Button
Windows 8.1 Start button is designed to allow you to easily switch from Desktop to Start
Screen and also provides the pop-up menu including the shortcut keys for Control Panel,
Explorer, Search, System Shutdown, and the Desktop.
•Press [
] + [X] keys, and then the pop-up menu of the Start button appears.
Start Screen and Desktop
Windows 8.1 supports Desktop screen for compatibility with the Desktop app.
Users can switch between the Start screen and the Desktop screen at any time, if
necessary, while using the PC.
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Taskbar and Title Bar
With the new Windows 8.1 taskbar and title bar, it is easier to use features like app
switching, power options, and screen split.
LG Easy Starter for Desktop Start
To use the Desktop like in previous versions of Windows, LG Electronics provides LG Easy
Starter.
LG Easy Starter may be installed through LG Update Center.
For more information, refer to [Using Software] >[LG Easy Starter].
Windows Live Account
Windows 8.1 is built to connect you with your social media accounts through the Windows
Live account service, and allows you to download and use various apps found throughout
the entire store.
You must create a Windows Live account to access various features online and the App
Store provided by Microsoft.
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TIP
Apps downloaded and installed from the Store are unique apps for the Windows Live
account. If you login with another account, the apps do not appear on the Start screen.
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Start Screen
Windows 8.1's new Start screen has tiles to allow you to use apps more easily and check
updates, alarms, and information at a glance.
1User Account: It is possible to use the Change Picture, Lock, and Logout manuals.
2Power Options: It is possible to use the Hibernation, System Shutdown, and Restart
manuals.
3Search: Search system files, folders and other resources.
4App Tile: Windows Store apps and Desktop apps are arranged and displayed in the tile
format.
5Desktop Tile: Switch to Desktop.
6View All Apps: You can view the list of all apps at a glance.
7Screen Scroll: Scroll the Start screen horizontally.
8Zoom Out: You can quickly move to an app you want to use by zooming out from the
Start screen to see the entire screen at a glance.
TIP
If you move your mouse to the bottom of the Start screen, the taskbar appears.
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Start screen / Desktop screen switching
Switching from Desktop to Start Screen
On the Desktop screen, press [
] key on the keyboard.
Press [Charms] > [ ] button or [ ] button at the left bottom to switch to the Start
screen.
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Switching from Start Screen to Desktop
Press the [Desktop] tile on the Start screen to switch to Desktop.
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Using Charms
Charms of the new Windows is a menu designed to allow you to easily access functions
such as Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings.
When you move the mouse pointer from the Start screen or the Desktop screen to the top
or bottom-right corner, Charms appears.
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When you press [
] + [C], Charms appears immediately.
1Search Menu: Search system files, folders and other resources.
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If it is used in the app on the Start screen, it is used as a search function for the
running app.
(Some apps which do not support the search function may not work properly.)
2Share Menu: Setting the app sharing feature.
3Start Menu: Switch to the Start screen or the screen of the previously running app.
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4Devices Menu: Send a file to a TV, a printer, or any other device, or set a connection
between the PC and an external display.
5Settings Menu: Use a menu that includes the Control Panel, Personal Settings, PC
Information, Help, System Preferences (network connection, volume, brightness, etc.)
and Power (Sleep, Shut down, Restart).
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If it is used in the app on the Start screen, a settings function of the running app is
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Menus including System Preferences and Power are provided.
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Running, Standing by and Exiting App
Running
An app which is not added on the Start screen or Desktop may be run using the following
method:
1Click the [
] icon on the left bottom on the Start screen.
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2When the list of all apps appears, select an app to run on the screen.
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Using Search in the Start screen or Charms, you can run the app.
•When you press [ ] + [Q] keys, the Search menu is run immediately.
Switching to Standby Mode
Windows Store apps can switch the app to the standby mode to switch and use the app
rapidly.
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1If you move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the running app, the title bar appears.
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2When the title bar appears, click the [
] icon at the top-right to switch to standby
mode.
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You can switch to standby mode by dragging the app from the top center of the screen to
the bottom.
Exiting
Windows Store apps, unlike the Desktop apps, can be terminated using the following
method:
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1If you move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the running app, the title bar appears.
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2When the title bar appears, click the [
] icon at the top-right to close the app.
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If you drag the app from the top center of the screen to the bottom, 2 seconds later the
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Windows Help and Support
Windows Help provides detailed information on how to use Windows easily.
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On Desktop, you can press the [F1] key to run [Windows Help and Support].
On the Start screen, from [Charms], select [Settings] >[Help] to display the help of the
currently running app.
Some apps may not support help.
1Run [Charms] on the desktop screen.
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2Press the [Settings] >[Help] from the Charms to run the [Windows Help and
Support].
Help and Tips Tour
Press and run the [Help + Tips] tile on the Start screen to get information on the new
functions of Windows.
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Using the Store (Installing and Deleting Windows Store Apps)
When you use the Windows store, you may install and use a variety of applications easily.
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To use the store, you must have a Microsoft account.
While using a local account, you can create a Windows Live account through [Charms] >
[Settings] >[Change PC Settings] >[Account] >[Account].
Installing Apps
1On the Start screen, select [Store] tile.
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2The basic categories appear on the Store screen.
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3Right-click the mouse to open the category details.
4Select an app in a category you want.
5When the detailed app screen appears, click the [Install] button.
If a local account is being used, a login screen appears.
Login with a Microsoft account, or press the [Register New Account] button to create
an account in accordance with the instructions.
6After a while, an Installation Guide message appears on the top-right of the screen.
7When the installation is complete, click the [ ] icon on the Start screen to check the
apps installed in the list of apps.
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You can add a newly installed app tile on the Start screen as follows:
1On the Start screen, press [ ] icon.
2Right-click on the installed app in the App list, then press the [Lock in Start Screen]
button.
(Enter the name of the app in the search field and then you can find the app installed
faster.)
3The app tile selected is added to the Start screen.
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Deleting Apps
1Select the app you want to delete from the Start Screen by right-clicking on it, then
press the [Uninstall] button.
2When prompted to confirm the deletion, press the [Uninstall] button to delete the app.
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Switching and Exiting Running App
Windows' new app switching is different from previous versions of Windows. To exit a
program on the Start screen, refer to the instructions below.
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The app on the Start screen does not have a separate Exit button. When you switch to
another app, or move to the Start screen, the mode is switched to standby mode.
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App switching on the Start
screen
+ Tab
1When you press the [ ] + [Tab] keys, a preview
screen of the running app on the Start screen appears
on the right side of the screen.
2Whenever you press the [ ] key together with the
[Tab] key, an app is selected. When you deselect the
keys, the selected app becomes active.
[Desktop app does not appear.]
+ Ctrl + Tab
1When you press the [ ] + [Ctrl] + [Tab] keys, the
preview screen of the running app on the Start screen
appears in a fixed form.
2When you select an app that you intend to switch to,
the selected app becomes active.
App switching between the
Start screen and the
Desktop
1When you press the [Alt] + [Tab] keys, the preview
screen of the running apps on the Start screen and in
Desktop mode appear in the center of the screen.
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2Whenever you press the [Alt] key together with the
[Tab] key, an app is selected. When you deselect the
keys, the selected app becomes active.
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Exiting an app on the task
switching screen 1Place the cursor at the left top or bottom edge of the
screen on the Start screen or in Desktop.
2Move up or down the cursor and the running app's
preview appears.
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When you press the [ ] + [Ctrl] + [Tab] keys, the
preview screen of the running app appears.
3After placing the cursor on the app you want to exit,
press the right mouse button and [Close] button to exit
the app.
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Using Screen Split
In Windows 8.1, you can work on two tasks by displaying two apps on one screen.
1On the Start screen, run the app you want.
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2Move the cursor to the top center of the running app screen.
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3When you drag the cursor down, the screen is reduced in size.
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4While moving the smaller app screen to the left or right, a vertical control bar appears.
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5After placing the app on the left or right side of the screen, release the left mouse button
to fix the app to that position.
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6Click on the empty screen to go to the Start screen.
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7When you select another app in Desktop or on the Start screen, the app is displayed in
the empty half of the screen.
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8You may change the screen ratio of an app by using the vertical control bar on the
screen.
9When you drag the vertical control bar to the end of the outer edge, the opened app
screen disappears.
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You can split the screen by also clicking the app icon in the title bar at the bottom-right of
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Setting the PC
Windows 8.1 provides an easy-to-use PC settings menu to allow you to setup the PC more
intuitively.
1Run [Charms] on the Desktop or the Start screen.
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2In the Charms, click [Settings] >[Change PC Settings].
3Configure the PC using the Personal and User Settings.
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Unlocking Lock Screen
If the PC is not used for an extended period of time, it goes into a locked state.
When the PC is used again, a lock screen appears and it may be unlocked using the
following method:
Unlocking Lock Screen
1Press any key on the lock screen or drag up while pressing the left mouse button.
2When the window for entering the password appears, enter the password.
(If no password is set, the lock screen is immediately unlocked.)
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Shut Down Options
In Windows 8.1, you can use the shutdown options (Sleep, Shut down, Restart) through
Charms.
Using Start Screen
1Click the [
] icon on the bottom-right of the Start screen.
2As shown in the following, the power options appear.
Using Charms
1Select [Settings] in [Charms] in the Desktop or on the Start screen.
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2When you press the [Power] icon on the [Settings] menu, the power options appear as
shown below.
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When you press [
] + [I], the [Settings] menu appears immediately.
Using the Start button
1Press the Start button ( ) on the bottom left corner of the Desktop by using the right
mouse button and then the pop-up window appears.
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2Select [Shut down or sign out] and then [Shut down] as shown in the following figure.
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Power Connection
To supply power to the PC, use the AC adapters as follows.
Power Connection
The AC adapter can be used from 100 V to 240 V.
1Connect the adapter to a power outlet with the power cable.
2Connect the adapter to the machine.
AC Adapter
Power Cable
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•You need a different plug to use the AC adapter with 110 V(the plug for 110V is sold
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CAUTION
Do not leave a liquid container on the PC.
•The system may be short-circuited and damaged.
WARNING
Please use an AC adapter certified by LG Electronics™.
•Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
•It may cause a problem in battery charging or system operation.
When you use an AC adaptor, follow the below directions.
•60°C or more high-humidity spaces, for example, inside cars or saunas, should be
avoided when you use or store it.
•Do not disassemble or modify the AC adaptor.
•Do not twist the AC adaptor plug.
•When you connect the AC adaptor, do not forcefully push the plug.
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Operation Status Lamps
1Webcam Operation Status Lamp
•On: When the webcam is operating
•Off: When the webcam is not operating
2Monitor / TV Power Lamp
•On: The monitor or TV is turned off.
•Off: The monitor or TV is turned on.
3PC Power Lamp
•On: The system is turned on.
•Off: The system is turned off or in Hibernates.
•Blinking: The system is in the sleep mode.
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You can select whether to use the Monitor / TV power lamp by configuring [Settings] >
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Keyboard
The keyboard allows the user to input data or give commands.
The keyboard colors and shapes may differ depending on the model.
CAUTION
•Spilling a watery substance like coffee or juice on the keyboard may cause a fault,
malfunction, or electric shock.
•The keys may not work properly when you use several keys at the same time while
playing a PC game. (Please change the key combination settings according to the
combinations necessary for the game play.)
Using Hot Keys
The hot keys are only used in the PC mode. With the hot keys, you can use the PC more
conveniently.
Fn + F5 Search Hot Key
Fn + F6 Calculation Hot Key
Fn + F7 Internet Explorer Hot Key
Fn + F9 Turns down the volume.
Fn + F10 Stops or plays media.
Fn + F11 Mutes the volume.
Fn + F12 Turns up the volume.
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Shortcut Keys
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•To change the input mode temporarily, you can press the [Shift] key together with the
letter you want to enter. By doing so, you can enter an uppercase letter when the
Caps Lock key is not pressed and a lowercase letter when it is pressed.
For more convenient use of Windows, remember the following Windows key
combinations:
•
+ F1
Displays Windows Help.
•+ F3
Displays "Search" window.
•+ R
Displays an input window for program execution.
•+ Tab
Shows all the currently running apps.
•+ M
Minimizes the current window.
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Connecting TV Antenna Cable and Initial TV Settings
LG Electronics' All in One PC provides TV functionality that can be used separately.
The figures herein may differ by language selection and are subject to change
without prior notice.
The TV function is optional, and may not be available in some models.
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•If you are not going to not watch TV for an extended period of time, unplug the
power cord from the outlet.
Connecting the TV Antenna Cable
Connect the TV antenna cable to the back of the TV, as shown in the following figure.
Initial TV Settings
When using the TV for the first time, the automatic channel configuration screen appears. It
takes 6-7 minutes to complete the TV channel configuration.
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•If you do not complete the initial automatic channel configuration step, the
configuration window will appear every time you use the TV.
•The configuration window disappears automatically, after a certain amount of time, if
you do not proceed with the initial configuration.
•The automatic channel configuration memorizes only the active channels. If you
press the [Exit] button while searching for channels, or terminate the configuration,
only those channels searched up until the point of termination will be memorized.
1Connect the TV power cord and the TV antenna cable, then press the [Power] button on
the remote control.
If you are using the TV function only, you don't have to turn on the product.
2After a moment, the Monitor/TV power lamp turns off and the TV turns on.
3When the following screen opens, select a language as you wish and press the [OK]
button on the remote control.
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4When the [Mode Setting] screen appears, select [Home Use] and press the [OK]
button on the remote control.
[Store Demo] is used for exhibition in the shop.
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5When the [Power Indicator] screen appears, select whether to use the Standby Light
and press the [OK] button on the remote control.
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6When the following screen opens, connect the TV antenna cable to the product and
press the [OK] button.
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7When a message appears to confirm that the TV antenna cable is connected, click the
[Start] button on the remote control.
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8As shown in the following figure, channels are then searched for automatically.
9When the automatic channel configuration is completed, click the [Exit] button on the
remote control.
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TV Remote Control and Jog Button Settings
LG Electronics' All in One PC provides TV functionality that can be used separately.
The figures herein may differ by language selection and are subject to change
without prior notice.
The TV function is optional, and may not be available in some models.
Remote Control Tour
When using the remote control, make sure that the remote control is pointed towards the
monitor's remote control sensor at all times.
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If you use the remote control near the TV set, it may cause a malfunction to the TV set.
The buttons and color of the remote control vary depending on the model.
The remote control may not be available depending on the model.
No. Button Function
TV Power Button Turns TV ON or OFF.
Sleep Timer Button Sets up TV to turn off when you want.
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Select Channel Manually Button Includes numbers keys from 0 to 9.
Channel List / Dash Button Channel List: Displays all saved
channels.
Dash Button: Use this to select
channels.
(main number > - (dash) > sub
number)
Sound Volume Button Adjusts the sound volume.
Preferred Channels Button Use this button to select preferred
channels from a list of memorized
channels.
Program Information Button Displays program information.
Mute Button Use this button to mute the TV.
Channel / Page Button Channel button: Changes the saved
TV channel.
Page button: Moves to the previous
screen or next.
Previous Channel Button Use this button to view the last
watched channel.
External Input Button Select an input mode.
FAQ Button Not supported.
TV / PC Toggle Button Use this button to toggle between the
TV input and PC input.
If an HDMI cable is connected, the
input is switched in the order of TV,
HDMI, and PC.
Bilingual button Select Bilingual(Foreign/Korean).
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No. Button Function
Information Display Button Shows the information on the program
you are currently watching.
Screen Mode button Changes the screen mode.
Menu Button Displays or removes the main menu
screen.
Navigation Button Navigates through menus and
options.
Previous Button Moves to the previous step.
SIMPLink Button Access the AV device connected to
the TV and open the SIMPLink menu.
Color Button Use this button when you are using
program settings.
Back Light Button Controls the screen back light to
adjust screen brightness.
Sound Volume Control Button Controls the play speed.
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(This feature may not be supported in
some models.)
PIP Button Not supported.
Exit Button Cancels all OSDs and return to the
original screen.
OK Button Selects menu or options, and
confirms the selected input.
Quick Settings button Allows you to change the TV settings
easily.
Sound Mode button Changes the sound mode while
watching the TV.
Using Jog Button
Use the Jog button at the bottom of the product screen to change the TV settings, channel
or volume more conveniently.
1Press the Jog button as shown below.
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2When you press the button, the Menu Selection screen appears as shown below.
Press and hold the Jog button in the Menu Selection screen or the Settings menu
to close the screen.
Turning off the TV: Turns off the TV or monitor.
Settings: Allows you to change the TV settings.
External Input List: Allows you to select the external input.
Close: Closes the Menu Selection screen.
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User Settings
TV / Monitor User Settings
Press the [Settings] button on the remote control to change the TV / monitor settings.
1PICTURE: Adjusts the screen size, image quality and effects, including image mode,
backlight, contrast, brightness, definition, or color.
2AUDIO: Adjusts the volume, sound quality and effects, including sound mode, sound
effects, or automatic volume.
3CHANNEL: Setup and edit channels.
4TIME: Adjusts the time, date, and timer function.
5LOCK: Locks or unlocks a channel or program.
6OPTION: Customizes general settings (language settings, closed captioning, display, or
initial settings).
7Customer Support: Displays software updates, image tests, sound tests, and product/
service information.
In PC mode, the customer support function is not supported.
8EXIT: Exits the settings menu.
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Using Monitor Functions
The 27V750 / 24V550 Series monitors have functionality to receive digital images and
sound directly from external devices.
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HDMI port transfers both video and audio simultaneously. So you don't need a separate
audio connection.
Use a high-speed HDMI cable.
High-speed HDMI cables can transmit up to 1080p signals.
1Connect the external device to the HDMI input port on the back of the monitor, as shown
in the following figure.
2Select HDMI by pressing the [External Input] button on the remote control.
HDMI (DTV) Support Mode
Resolution Horizontal Frequency
(kHz)
Vertical Frequency (Hz)
720 X 480 31.469 59.940
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31.500 60.000
720 X 576 31.250 50.000
1280 X 720 37.500 50.000
1280 X 720 44.960
45.000
59.940
60.000
1920 X 1080 33.720
33.750
59.940
60.000
1920 X 1080 28.125 50.000
1920 X 1080 27.000 24.000
1920 X 1080 33.750 30.000
1920 X 1080 56.250 50.000
1920 X 1080 67.430
67.500
59.940
60.000
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Connecting a Monitor / TV
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•Ensure the monitor power is off before connecting the external monitor to the PC.
Connecting to the HDMI Port
HDMI is a high-speed multimedia interface that can transfer uncompressed full digital audio
and video signals.
1Connect the HDMI cable to the PC and the external device (TV, monitor) that supports
HDMI.
2HDMI port transfers both video and audio simultaneously. So you don't need a separate
audio connection.
3On the PC, press [ ] + [P] keys to output the screen to the external device.
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Toggle screen by pressing [
] + [P] keys
•Press [ ] + [P] keys to display the Switch Screen menu. Select the screen to use
and press the [Enter] key.
CAUTION
•If you do not set Speaker as the default value after disconnecting the HDMI cable,
the system may not produce any sound.
•If a program was running already, you need to exit and restart the program for it to
produce sound.
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Connecting an External Digital Device
Connecting a digital camera, camcorder, cell phone, Smartphone or other digital devices to
the USB port, allows you to transfer data or use other additional features.
For details on how to use external digital devices, refer to the manual provided by the
manufacturer for instructions.
The drive of the external digital device connected to the USB port can be differently
specified according to the model.
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Devices that are not authorized with USB 3.0 may not operate normally when connected
to the USB 3.0 port.
It is recommended to use the USB 2.0 port in case the device does not function normally.
Connecting the Device and Basic Use
LG Electronics™does not provide the USB cable for the digital device. It is provided
by the device's manufacturer or has to be bought separately.
1Please turn on the power of the digital device after booting the PC.
2Use the USB cable to connect the external digital device to the PC.
After connecting smartphones or other external digital devices to the USB cable,
select either [External Disk], [Disk Drive], [SD Card Mount] on the external digital
device to use it.
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3When the [Autorun] window appears, select [Open device to view files].
4Execute the operation you need when the files and data of the external digital device
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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
. It can also establish a network
and exchange data with other Bluetooth -enabled PC or smartphone.
The Bluetooth device is optional, and it may not be available in some models.
The figures herein may differ by language selection and is subject to change for
performance improvements without prior notice.
1Run Charms on the Desktop or the Start screen.
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2In the Charms, click [Settings] >[Change PC Settings].
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3On the [PC Settings] screen, as shown below, click [PC and devices] >[Bluetooth].
4When [Bluetooth] appears, search other connectible devices.
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5When a device is found, click the device to connect.
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6When the passwords are matched, click [Yes] to complete the connection.
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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 to find out more about setting up an automatic IP
(DHCP) or manual IP.
1Connect LAN cable to the LAN port.
2Switch to the Desktop mode after clicking the [Desktop tile] in the Start screen. And
then, run the [Charms].
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3In the Charms, click [Settings] >[Control Panel] >[View By] >[Small Icon] >
[Network and Sharing Center].
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4Click [Change adapter settings].
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5Right-click [Ethernet] and select [Properties].
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6Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and click [Properties].
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7If you want to use an automatic IP(DHCP), select [Obtain an IP address
automatically]. If you want to use a manual IP, select [Use the following IP address]
to enter the address.
Please ask the network administrator about obtaining a manual IP.
8Press [OK] to complete the network setup.
9Click the [Internet Explorer] icon in the taskbar to check whether the internet is operating
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Wireless Network
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).
Wireless network is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models.
Using the Wireless Network
If an Access Point (wired or wireless router) is in the vicinity of the PC, the wireless network
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 knowing the right
password.
1Run [Charms] on the Start screen or in Desktop mode.
2In the Charms, click [Settings] >[Wireless Network Icon].
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3Closest available Access Point (wireless network) is automatically searched.
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4Select the Access Point (wireless network) you want to use and click [Connect] to
connect to the Access Point.
If a password is set for the wireless network, the Enter Password window
appears.
5When the connection is established, [Connected] is displayed in the connected Access
Point (wireless network).
6Click the [Internet Explorer] icon in the taskbar to check whether the internet is operating
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Using a Wireless or Regular Router
A wireless / regular router connects several PCs and mobile devices etc. 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 wireless / regular router and several devices are
connected, this may result in a slower connection.
In case of a wireless network, 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.
1Connect the internet cable of the modem that was provided by your internet provider to
the router's WAN port.
2Connect 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.
3Please refer to the manual provided by the router manufacturer for setup of the network
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Multi-card slot
Checking Available Memory Card
This model supports MMC and SD memory cards.
SD™, SDHC™, SDXC™, and MMC™cards are mobile storage devices, widely used in
many digital products these days.
To use a mini SD, micro SD or MMC mobile card, mount it on the dedicated adapter and
insert the adapter into the multi-card slot in the PC.
Directly applicable
memory cards
Memory cards
applicable indirectly
through dedicated
adapter
(The available memory type and capacity may differ by the PC model type.)
Check availability before buying a memory card.
Mounting and Using Memory Card
Insert the card into the multi-card slot to the fullest in the right direction.
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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 Format window appears, click Start to continue.
•Windows The format feature may not be available on those Windows whose version
is lower than Vista®. Format the card on other digital devices or format it after
installing Memory Stick Formatter.
•If the writing prevention tab of memory card is locked, the user cannot format the
memory stick nor write or delete the data.
•SD™, MMC™memory cards can be used only as storage devices and do not
support the copyright protection function.
CAUTION
When using an MMC™card
•Place the MMC™card with the arrow facing upward (▲), and insert it into the slot.
Forcing the MMC™card into the slot may cause an impairment.
•Some memory products manufactured by Transcend™are made of metal and may
cause a short circuit when contacting with the connection port in the multi-card slot.
Avoid using metallic-surfaced memory products. They could offset the system
performance.
When using a memory card through dedicated adapter:
•Use the dedicated adapter. Otherwise a short-circuit may occur, causing damage to
the PC and the memory card.
Removing memory card
Push the card with your finger to remove the memory card from the slot.
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To safely removing a memory card:
The figures herein may differ by language selection and is subject to change for
performance improvements without prior notice.
1Click the [Safely Remove Hardware and other Media] icon on the right side of the
taskbar.
2Select [Remove Multi-Card USB Device] to safely remove the hardware.
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LG Easy Starter
LG Easy Starter provides classic functions, like the Start menu of previous Windows, in
Desktop Mode to allow you to easily use the desktop.
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Windows Style apps do not appear in LG Easy Starter.
The figures herein are subject to change for performance improvements without prior
notice.
Installing LG Easy Starter
1Click the [
] tile on the Start screen, or the [ ] icon in desktop to run [LG
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2Click the [All List] menu to access the update and install lists.
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3Select LG Easy Starter and click [Installation] to install.
4When the installation is completed, LG Easy Starter [ ] tile and icon are created on
the Start screen and Desktop.
Running LG Easy Starter
1Click the [ ] tile on the Start screen, or the [ ] icon in Desktop Mode to run [LG
Easy Starter].
2[LG Easy Starter] runs as follows:
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aAll Programs: A list of desktop programs installed in the system is displayed.
bRecently Used Programs: A list of recently used desktop programs is displayed.
cFrequently Used Programs: Register and use frequently used desktop programs.
dLG Software: Possible to run software provided by LG Electronics Inc.
eShortcut: Shortcuts to Computer, Control Panel, Devices and Printers, and Library
menus.
fMinimization: Minimizes LG Easy Starter window.
gClosing: Closes LG Easy Starter.
hinfo: Displays information about LG Easy Starter.
isearch : Goes to the Search Menu.
jpower : Provides Power Options menu.
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LG Network Share
LG Network Share is software that allows you to configure and use Virtual AP and File
Sharing.
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LG Network Share For more details about how to use, refer to the corresponding
help.
The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.
It may not work properly depending on user preferences (security tools, etc.) and the
network status.
If it is not a built-in communication device, you cannot use Network Share to use the
virtual AP function.
LG Network Share Using the Program
1Click the [
] tile from the Start screen to run [LG Network Share].
aVirtual AP function ON/OFF: Turn on or off the virtual AP function.
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bVirtual AP setup menu: You can modify the SSID, password, and the download
folder of the virtual AP.
cConnected Device Information Tile: It provides information on all connected
devices to the AP. Click to send a file and display the status of the transfer.
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LG Control Center
LG Control Center is software that helps you change PC Settings, Power Settings,
Windows Security Settings, etc. as well as viewing system information.
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LG Control Center For more details about how to use , refer to the corresponding
help.
The figures herein is subject to change for performance improvements without prior
notice and the functions supported by LG Control Center may vary from models.
Using LG Control Center
1Click the [
] tile on the Start screen, or the [ ] icon in Desktop to run [LG
Control Center].
aMinimize/Exit Button: Minimizes the size of the window, or exits the software.
bhelp/info Button: Runs Help or displays information about the software.
cSystem Settings: Sets up the screen brightness / resolution, external display, sound
and other various devices.
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dPower Management: Configures the power management option.
eWindows Security: Sets User Account Control settings and Firewall settings.
fSystem Information: Displays the PC OS in use, processor information and other
system information.
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LG Update Center
LG Update Center allows you to install various PC drivers, applications and Windows
patches easily.
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The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.
It may not work properly depending on user preferences (security tools, etc.) and the
network status.
For more information on LG Update Center, refer to Help.
Using LG Update Center
1Click the [
] tile on the Start screen, or the [ ] icon in Desktop mode to run LG
Update Center.
aRequired Update: Installs critical items that must be applied to the system.
bAll List: Displays and installs all required items for the system.
cNotification Setting: Sets up notifications for online updates for installed items.
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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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LG Face-In
LG Face-In provides quick and easy Windows login with user's face instead of password.
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To use LG Face-In, password for Windows account must be set. Set up the password
before using this feature if no password is set.
The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.
CAUTION
LG Face-In is less secure than password lock and can be bypassed by someone who
resembles the user.
The data used for face recognition remains privately stored in the product. This data
cannot be accessed by any outside devices.
Setting LG Face-In
1On the Desktop, click the [
] icon to run [LG Face-In].
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2Press the [Next] button and the photo screen appears.
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3Align face and shoulders along the dots. Press the [Capture] button when the dots turn
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4Enter the password for Windows account and press the [Registration complete] button
to complete Face-In registration.
Deleting LG Face-In Account
1On the Desktop, click the [ ] icon to run [LG Face-In].
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2Press the [Delete Account] button as shown below.
3Press the [Delete] button when prompted to confirm the deletion.
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LGE Open Source Software Notice
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Software Type PC Windows application program
Software Name LG Face-In
Those softwares identified by the Software Type and Software Name above from LG
Electronics, Inc. ("LGE") contain the open source software detailed below. Please refer to
the indicated open source licenses (as are included following this notice) for the terms
and conditions of their use.
Please be informed that LG Electronics softwares may contain open source software
listed in the tables below.
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For Open Source Computer Vision Library
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Third party copyrights are property of their respective owners.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are
permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
1) Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer.
2) Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials
provided with the distribution.
3) Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its contributors may be used
to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written
permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND
CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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- V2 Credential Provider
This license governs use of code marked as “sample”or “example”available on this web
site without a license agreement, as provided under the section above titled “NOTICE
SPECIFIC TO SOFTWARE AVAILABLE ON THIS WEB SITE.”If you use such code (the
“software”), you accept this license. If you do not accept the license, do not use the
software.
1. Definitions
The terms “reproduce,” “reproduction,” “derivative works,”and “distribution”have the
same meaning here as under U.S. copyright law.
A“contribution”is the original software, or any additions or changes to the software.
A“contributor”is any person that distributes its contribution under this license.
“Licensed patents”are a contributor’s patent claims that read directly on its contribution.
2. Grant of Rights
(A) Copyright Grant - Subject to the terms of this license, including the license conditions
and limitations in section 3, each contributor grants you a non-exclusive, worldwide,
royalty-free copyright license to reproduce its contribution, prepare derivative works of its
contribution, and distribute its contribution or any derivative works that you create.
(B) Patent Grant - Subject to the terms of this license, including the license conditions and
limitations in section 3, each contributor grants you a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-
free license under its licensed patents to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale,
import, and/or otherwise dispose of its contribution in the software or derivative works of
the contribution in the software.
3. Conditions and Limitations
(A) No Trademark License- This license does not grant you rights to use any contributors’
name, logo, or trademarks.
(B) If you bring a patent claim against any contributor over patents that you claim are
infringed by the software, your patent license from such contributor to the software ends
automatically.
(C) If you distribute any portion of the software, you must retain all copyright, patent,
trademark, and attribution notices that are present in the software.
(D) If you distribute any portion of the software in source code form, you may do so only
under this license by including a complete copy of this license with your distribution. If you
distribute any portion of the software in compiled or object code form, you may only do so
under a license that complies with this license.
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(E) The software is licensed “as-is.”You bear the risk of using it. The contributors give no
express warranties, guarantees or conditions. You may have additional consumer rights
under your local laws which this license cannot change. To the extent permitted under
your local laws, the contributors exclude the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness
for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
(F) Platform Limitation - The licenses granted in sections 2(A) and 2(B) extend only to the
software or derivative works that you create that run directly on a Microsoft Windows
operating system product, Microsoft run-time technology (such as the .NET Framework or
Silverlight), or Microsoft application platform (such as Microsoft Office or Microsoft
Dynamics).
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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.
Using LG Reader Mode
1Click the [
] icon on the task bar.
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2Select the [Reader Mode On] menu to switch to Reader Mode as shown in the figure.
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Using Advanced Settings
1Select the [Advanced Settings] menu as shown in the figure.
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[Advanced Settings] menu is activated when the Reader Mode is On.
2[Advanced Settings] window appears as shown below.
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aSYSTEM BRIGHTNESS: System brightness can be adjusted.
bColor Adjustment: Color and its brightness, contrast and gamma can be adjusted.
cReset: Settings are initialized to default settings.
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CyberLink YouCam
CyberLink YouCam is the program that can take picture or moving images through the
web camera.
The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.
The web camera is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models.
For more information on how to use the program, refer to CyberLink YouCam help.
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You can change the web camera resolution on Setup menu.
Using CyberLink YouCam
1Switch to the Desktop mode after clicking the [Desktop tile] in the Start screen. And
then, click the [
] icon to run the [CyberLink YouCam].
2CyberLink YouCam Home Page appears as follows.
aViewer : Displays the Webcam screen.
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bImage Gallery: Use to record pictures and moving images, play back or delete those
images.
cFrame / Animation Effect menu: Can add a frame and animation effect on the
screen.
Major Buttons
Takes pictures.
Records movie clips.
Takes the picture of Desktop.
Configures the user preferences.
Switches to the full screen view.
Starts the video monitoring function.
Allows you to use the Album and the Animation Effect.
Allows you to use the Drawing function.
Allows you to use the Zoom and Face Recognition
functions.
Deletes the picture created using the Drawing function or
clears the Animation Effect.
Displays information about CyberLink YouCam.
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Displays the Help.
Uploads movie clips to YouTube.
Uploads pictures or movie clips to facebook.
Sends pictures or movie clips via e-mail.
Deletes the selected picture or movie clip.
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Restoring the System
LG Recovery Center
If the system has an error, you can use LG Recovery Center to use Windows 8.1 recovery
function to recover or restore the system to its initial pre-purchase state.
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LG Recovery Center uses the Windows 8.1 recovery function.
For more information about Windows 8.1 recovery, refer to [Windows Help and Support].
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.
Click the [
] icon in Desktop to run [LG Recovery Center].
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1PC Refresh: Recovers the PC without losing any personal files.
CAUTION
PC settings are reset to default and any user-installed software will be deleted.
2PC Reset: Removes all items from the system and restores the system to its initial pre-
purchase state.
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.
3Create Recovery Drive: You can create a recovery drive in Windows as a precaution
against a system failure that prevents you from entering the operating system, or any
other severe system issues.
a When the following screen appears, select [Copy the recovery partition from the PC
to the recovery drive.] and click [Next].
b When the following screen appears, select the USB flash drive and click [Next].
CAUTION
This process deletes all the data on the storage device designated as a recovery
drive. Make sure to back up its data in advance.
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c Once the storage device is ready, click [Finish] to create a recovery drive.
CAUTION
Select [Delete the recovery partition] while creating a recovery drive to remove the
recovery partition in the PC.
Once the recovery partition is removed, you cannot use the recovery function of
the PC. You can only recover the system using the recovery media.
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Recovering from a Boot Failure
If booting is impossible due to a serious error with the system, you can recover the system
using LG Recovery Center RE.
CAUTION
If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the disk, the restore
function may not work.
Using LG Recovery Center RE
CAUTION
All data is lost during the initialization, so you must backup all critical data in
advance.
1Turn on the PC and press [F11].
2When the following screen appears, select a language you want to use and then click
[Next].
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3When the following screen appears, select the [I Agree] button and then click the [Next]
button.
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4When the factory reset has been completed as shown in the following figure, click the
[Complete] button and then restart the system.
Recover by Using a Recovery Drive
If it is impossible to recover by using [F11], you can recover the system through a recovery
drive.
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To recover by using a recovery drive, you must have the recovery drive made through LG
Recovery Center's [Create Recovery Drive].
1Connect the recovery drive to the USB port of the PC.
2Turn on the PC and press [F10].
3When the screen for selecting the boot device appears, select the connected recovery
drive and click [Enter].
4Select the [Troubleshooting] menu.
5Select the item you want and recover the system following the instructions.
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Setup and Upgrade
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
1Click the [
] tile on the Start screen, or the [ ] icon in Desktop mode to run LG
Update Center.
2Select [Required Update] or [All List] to install the driver.
For more information on LG Update Center, refer to [Help].
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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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How to download LG Update Center
You can download LG Update Center from LG Electronics Service Center (www.lg.com).
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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 storage device (HDD, SSD, eMMC) 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 spec.
•
•
•
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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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1Reboot the system and press [F2].
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2In a few moments, the system setup screen appears.
Keys Used in System Setup
Keys Function
Enter Selects the current item.
Esc To deselect the current item or to move to the previous screen.
▲,▼,◄,►(Arrow
keys)
Moves the cursor up, down, left, and right.
F10 Stores new settings or ends the system setup.
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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.
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.
1After opening the system setup screen, click the [Security] button.
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2When the following screen appears, click [Enter] in the [Set Supervisor Password]
menu.
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3When the following message appears, enter the password and click [OK]. 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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4When the following message appears, click [OK].
5To save the changes in system setup, press [F10].
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6When the following message appears, click [YES]. The PC will restart.
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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 than that set by the [Set
Supervisor Password] process, and so the user can use the[Set User Password] only
after setting a password in the [Set Supervisor Password] menu.
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1After opening the system setup screen, click the [Security] button.
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2When the following screen appears, click [Enter] in the [Set User Password] menu.
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3When the following message appears, enter the password and click [OK]. 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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4When the following message appears, click [OK].
5To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10].
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6When the following message appears, click [YES]. 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.
Password on boot
[Password on boot] menu protects the system by requesting [Set Supervisor Password]
or [Set User Password] during boot up.
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1After opening the system setup screen, click the [Security] button.
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2When the following screen appears, set [Set Supervisor Password] only or both [Set
Supervisor Password] and [Set User Password].
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3Click the [Off] button in the [Password on boot] menu as shown in the following figure.
The button changes to [On] and the [Password on boot] setting is completed.
Set HDD Password / Set SSD Password
HDD / SSD Password is 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 window
appears twice during booting.
If you set both HDD password and SSD password, the password input window
appears in order of [Boot Priority Order] at the top of the [Boot] menu.
SSD is an option, and the Set SSD Password function may not be supported in some
model.
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1After opening the system setup screen, click the [Security] button.
2When the [Security] menu appears, click the [HDD Security Status] button.
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3When the following screen appears, click [Enter] in the [Set HDD Password] or [Set
SSD Password] menu.
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4When the following message appears, enter the password and click [OK]. 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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5When the following message appears, click [OK].
6To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10].
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7When the following message appears, click [YES]. The PC will restart.
CAUTION
HDD Password Without the password, it is impossible to recover the HDD.
•The replacement of HDD due to a forgotten HDD Password is not covered by
warranty.
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Changing or Deleting the Password
You can delete or change the password only after inputting the current password.
Changing the Password
1Execute System Setup, enter the password, and press [Enter] key.
2Change the password the same way as setting one.
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Deleting the Password
1Execute System Setup, enter the password, and press the [Security] button.
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2When the following screen appears, click [Enter] in the [Set Supervisor Password]
menu.
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3When the following message appears, enter the current password in the [Enter Current
Password] field.
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4Press [Enter] in [Enter New Password] and [Confirm New Password].
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5When the following message appears, click [OK].
6To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10].
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7When the following message appears, click [YES]. The PC will restart.
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Deleting the Password (Set HDD Password / Set SSD Password)
1Execute System Setup, enter the password, and press the [Security] button.
2When the [Security] menu appears, click the [HDD Security Status] button.
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3When the following screen appears, click [Enter] in the [Set HDD Password] or [Set
SSD Password] menu.
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4When the following message appears, enter the current password in the [Enter Current
Password] field.
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5Press [Enter] in [Enter New Password] and [Confirm New Password].
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6When the following message appears, click [OK].
7To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10].
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8When the following message appears, click [YES]. The PC will restart.
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Restoring the Factory Default Settings
If you have changed the system setup by mistake, you can restore the system default
settings.
1After opening the system setup screen, click the [Save & Exit] button.
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2When the [Exit] menu appears, click [Load Setup defaults].
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3When the following message appears, click [Yes]. The settings will be reset to the
factory default.
4To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10].
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5When the following message appears, click [YES]. The PC will restart.
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Changing 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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To use the system setup (F2), booting device selection (F10), or recovery (F11), you need
to restart the system (click [Restart] in the system power menu) and then immediately
press the corresponding function key due to the fast booting speed.
Changing Boot Order
1Reboot the system and press [F2].
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2When the system setup screen appears, click the [Boot] button.
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3Drag the icon of the device to change the booting order in the [Edit Boot Order] menu
to change the booting order.
4To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10].
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5When the following message appears, click [YES].
6The changes are saved and the system reboots.
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Selecting a Boot Device to Use
1Reboot the system and press [F10].
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2When the Select Boot Device screen appears. select the device.
3Boots using the selected device.
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Expanding Memory Capacity
You may need to expand the PC memory for better performance.
For memory expansion, we recommend that you receive a paid service from a
service center certified by LG Electronics. LG Electronics disclaims any
responsibility for damage resulting from uncertified service or arbitrary disassembly.
About Memory
This system uses a 204-pin, SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module)-type
DDR3L SDRAM.
Each socket supports 1024MB to 4096MB, and the maximum capacity of the main
board is 8GB (8192 MB).
Memory of 3 GB or more is supported only in a 64-bit O/S.
The memory capacity actually supported may differ depending on the model.
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•When expanding the memory, add a memory with the same specification (1.35 V
DDR3L SDRAM).
•This product supports only DDR3L memory and using the DDR3 memory module
may cause the malfunction of the PC.
•The DDR3L memory provides greatly improved power consumption rate than the
existing DDR3 memory, and it has the same shape as the DDR3 memory.
For purchasing and expanding the memory, ensure it is DDR3L.
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CAUTION
It is recommended you visit an LG Electronics Service Center for expansion or
exchange of memory.
Expansion or exchange of memory is an out of warranty service and may result in
service charges.
To upgrade the PC, turn off the system and disconnect the power cord and battery.
•Disconnect the telephone line if linked to the modem. An electric shock or fire may
occur.
Supported Memory
•PC3-10600 (1333 MHz) DDR3L SDRAM SO-DIMM
•PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3L SDRAM SO-DIMM
•Supported memory types are different depending on the model. Make sure to check
the memory type when you purchase memory.
•When you use two memory slots, make sure to use memory of the same
specification from the same company.
•The operating speed of the memory depends on the maximum speed supported by
the internal memory controller (IMC) inside the CPU.
(E.g.) If the maximum speed supported by IMC is 1333 MHz, the PC3–12800
(1600 MHz) memory runs at 1333 MHz.
Preparing Memory
Before purchasing memory, study the specifications and features of the current memory.
1Rated Capacity: 10600S (1333 MHz) or 12800S (1600 MHz) DDR3L SDRAM SO-DIMM
2Type: 1 GB(1024 MB), 2 GB(2048 MB) or 4 GB(4096 MB)
Expanding / Replacing the Memory
Mainboard configuration, memory slot, and memory type may differ by model.
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1Loosen the screw in the stand with a screwdriver or coin to separate the stand.
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2Loosen the two screws at the bottom of the stand using a Philips (+) screwdriver.
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3Separate the cover after pushing both sides of the stand cover in the direction of the
arrows as shown in the figure.
CAUTION
The stand cover may be damaged if too much force is applied when you separate it.
There is a service charge for repairing or replacing the damaged stand cover.
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4Loosen the two screws indicated in the figure to separate the memory cover.
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5Insert the memory card into the memory slot in the direction of the arrow and press the
memory card downward to install it.
When the memory card is installed, you can hear a 'click' sound.
To replace the memory, remove the existing memory before installing the new
memory.
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6Once the memory card is installed, assemble the stand cover in a reverse order of its
disassembly.
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•Before removing the PC cover, turn off the AC power and remove the power cable
and all peripherals.
•Push till the memory is completely locked by the latches.
•Check the memory capacity during the second boot. If the memory capacity is not
correct, reinstall the memory card.
CAUTION
•Use only the expandable main memory module manufactured by LG. Using a
memory module other than what is recommended may cause malfunctioning of the
product.
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Windows 8.1 Auto Scaling
Windows 8.1 Auto Scaling feature may blur the screen or display some icons and texts
larger.
Change the DPI scaling to fit for you as follows:
1On the Start screen, click the [Desktop] tile to convert the screen to the Desktop
screen.
2Right-click on the desktop and select [Personal Settings] >[Display], and then check
[Let me choose one scaling level for all my displays].
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3Select an item size to proceed as instructed.
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FAQ
FAQ Content
Recovering from a Boot Failure
If booting is impossible due to a serious error with the system, you can recover the system
using LG Recovery Center RE.
CAUTION
If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the disk, the restore
function may not work.
Using LG Recovery Center RE
CAUTION
All data is lost during the initialization, so you must backup all critical data in
advance.
1Turn on the PC and press [F11].
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2When the following screen appears, select a language you want to use and then click
[Next].
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3When the following screen appears, select the [I Agree] button and then click the [Next]
button.
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4When the factory reset has been completed as shown in the following figure, click the
[Complete] button and then restart the system.
Recover by Using a Recovery Drive
If it is impossible to recover by using [F11], you can recover the system through a recovery
drive.
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To recover by using a recovery drive, you must have the recovery drive made through LG
Recovery Center's [Create Recovery Drive].
1Connect the recovery drive to the USB port of the PC.
2Turn on the PC and press [F10].
3When the screen for selecting the boot device appears, select the connected recovery
drive and click [Enter].
4Select the [Troubleshooting] menu.
5Select the item you want and recover the system following the instructions.
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Windows 8.1 Auto Scaling
Windows 8.1 Auto Scaling feature may blur the screen or display some icons and texts
larger.
Change the DPI scaling to fit for you as follows:
1On the Start screen, click the [Desktop] tile to convert the screen to the Desktop
screen.
2Right-click on the desktop and select [Personal Settings] >[Display], and then check
[Let me choose one scaling level for all my displays].
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3Select an item size to proceed as instructed.
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LG Recovery Center
If the system has an error, you can use LG Recovery Center to use Windows 8.1 recovery
function to recover or restore the system to its initial pre-purchase state.
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LG Recovery Center uses the Windows 8.1 recovery function.
For more information about Windows 8.1 recovery, refer to [Windows Help and Support].
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.
Click the [
] icon in Desktop to run [LG Recovery Center].
1PC Refresh: Recovers the PC without losing any personal files.
CAUTION
PC settings are reset to default and any user-installed software will be deleted.
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2PC Reset: Removes all items from the system and restores the system to its initial pre-
purchase state.
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.
3Create Recovery Drive: You can create a recovery drive in Windows as a precaution
against a system failure that prevents you from entering the operating system, or any
other severe system issues.
a When the following screen appears, select [Copy the recovery partition from the PC
to the recovery drive.] and click [Next].
b When the following screen appears, select the USB flash drive and click [Next].
CAUTION
This process deletes all the data on the storage device designated as a recovery
drive. Make sure to back up its data in advance.
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c Once the storage device is ready, click [Finish] to create a recovery drive.
CAUTION
Select [Delete the recovery partition] while creating a recovery drive to remove the
recovery partition in the PC.
Once the recovery partition is removed, you cannot use the recovery function of
the PC. You can only recover the system using the recovery media.
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Connecting a Monitor / TV
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•Ensure the monitor power is off before connecting the external monitor to the PC.
Connecting to the HDMI Port
HDMI is a high-speed multimedia interface that can transfer uncompressed full digital audio
and video signals.
1Connect the HDMI cable to the PC and the external device (TV, monitor) that supports
HDMI.
2HDMI port transfers both video and audio simultaneously. So you don't need a separate
audio connection.
3On the PC, press [ ] + [P] keys to output the screen to the external device.
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Toggle screen by pressing [
] + [P] keys
•Press [ ] + [P] keys to display the Switch Screen menu. Select the screen to use
and press the [Enter] key.
CAUTION
•If you do not set Speaker as the default value after disconnecting the HDMI cable,
the system may not produce any sound.
•If a program was running already, you need to exit and restart the program for it to
produce sound.
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Using a Wireless or Regular Router
A wireless / regular router connects several PCs and mobile devices etc. 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 wireless / regular router and several devices are
connected, this may result in a slower connection.
In case of a wireless network, 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.
1Connect the internet cable of the modem that was provided by your internet provider to
the router's WAN port.
2Connect 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.
3Please refer to the manual provided by the router manufacturer for setup of the network
and internet.
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Wireless Network
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).
Wireless network is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models.
Using the Wireless Network
If an Access Point (wired or wireless router) is in the vicinity of the PC, the wireless network
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 knowing the right
password.
1Run [Charms] on the Start screen or in Desktop mode.
2In the Charms, click [Settings] >[Wireless Network Icon].
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3Closest available Access Point(wireless network) is automatically searched.
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4Select the Access Point (wireless network) you want to use and click [Connect] to
connect to the Access Point.
If a password is set for the wireless network, the Enter Password window
appears.
5When the connection is established, [Connected] is displayed in the connected Access
Point(wireless network).
6Click the [Internet Explorer] icon in the taskbar to check whether the internet is operating
normally.
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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 to find out more about setting up an automatic IP
(DHCP) or manual IP.
1Connect LAN cable to the LAN port.
2Switch to the Desktop mode after clicking the [Desktop tile] in the Start screen. And
then, run the [Charms].
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3In the Charms, click [Settings] >[Control Panel] >[View By] >[Small Icon] >
[Network and Sharing Center].
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4Click [Change adapter settings].
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5Right-click [Ethernet] and select [Properties].
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6Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and click [Properties].
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7If you want to use an automatic IP(DHCP), select [Obtain an IP address
automatically]. If you want to use a manual IP, select [Use the following IP address]
to enter the address.
Please ask the network administrator about obtaining a manual IP.
8Press [OK] to complete the network setup.
9Click the [Internet Explorer] icon in the taskbar to check whether the internet is operating
normally.
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