LG Electronics USA NT-LG14Z95 Notebook Computer User Manual Part 2

LG Electronics USA Notebook Computer Users Manual Part 2

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Users Manual_Part 2

Using the PC 101
3On the [PC Settings] screen, as shown below, click [PC and Device] >[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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Wired LAN
LAN is the network environment that users can connect to by using a cable to connect to
their internet providers or the company's network.
Using Wired LAN
LAN is installed with an automatic IP (DHCP) as default value.
Please refer to the following instructions to find out more about setting up an automatic IP
(DHCP) or manual IP.
1Connect the LAN adaptor to the micro USB port on the PC.
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The recommended network cable for the optimal network environment is CAT5 or
higher.
The network (LAN) cable may be connected when the LAN adaptor is used.
The LAN adaptor may be separately purchased at LG Service Center.
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2Connect LAN cable to the LAN port.
3On the Start Screen, click the Desktop tile to convert to the Desktop screen.
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4Run [Charms] on the Desktop.
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5In the Charm Menu, click [Settings] >[Control Panel] >[View By] >[Small Icon] >
[Network and Sharing Center].
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6Click [Change Adapter Settings].
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7Right-click [Ethernet] and select [Properties].
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8Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and click [Properties].
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9If you want to use an automatic IP(DHCP), select [Obtain an IP Address
Automatically]. If you want to use a manual IP, select [Use Following IP Address] to
enter the address.
Please ask the network administrator about obtaining a manual IP.
10 Press [OK] to complete the network setup.
11 Click the [Internet Explorer] icon in the taskbar to check whether the internet is operating
normally.
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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.
Turning On/Off Airplane Mode
Prior to using the wireless network, press [Fn] + [F6] to turn off Airplane Mode.
Pressing [Fn] + [F6]keys will turn on or off. If you are not going to use the mode, keep the
mode turned on to reduce the battery power consumption.
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.
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1Run [Charms] on the Desktop or the Start screen.
2In the Charm Menu, click [Settings] >[Wireless Network Icon].
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3Near 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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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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Micro SD Slot
Checking Available Memory Card
This model supports Micro SD memory cards.
Directly applicable
memory cards
(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
This product supports one Micro SD slot.
Insert the card into the multi-card slot to the fullest in the right direction as shown in the
following figure.
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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.
Removing memory card
Push the card with your finger to make the card spring out of the slot. Remove the memory
card.
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To safely removing a memory card:
The figures herein may differ by language selection and is subject to change for
performance improvements without prior notice.
1Click Safely Remove Hardware and other Media icon on the right side of the
taskbar.
2Select Remove Multi-Card USB Device to safely remove hardware.
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Using Software
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 ShareFor 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.
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aVirtual AP function ON/OFF: Turn on or off the virtual AP function.
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 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
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The user cannot arbitrarily adjust the brightness in reader mode. To adjust the screen
brightness, turn reader mode off.
You can use hot keys to use the reader mode more conveniently.
•Press [Fn]+[F9] keys to switch the PC screen to reader mode and press again to
turn off the 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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Select [Reader Mode Off] to turn off the reader mode.
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LG Control Center
LG Control Center is software that help you to 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/Information 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 Settings : Sets up power management option, USB charging,
battery status and battery life extension.
eWindows Security Settings : Sets User Account Control settings and Firewall
settings.
fInstant Booting: You can set the system to be automatically booted whenever you
open the LCD panel.
gSystem 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 illustrated images 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 LG Update Center to install deleted drivers or latest drivers easily and
quickly.
Use LG Update Center to keep your system current and optimized.
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DTS Sound™
DTS Sound™provides rich, sonorous sound when you listen to music, watch videos or play
games in the PC.
DTS Sound™may not be available depending on the model.
The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.
Running DTS Sound Program
1On the Start Screen, click the [Desktop tile] to convert to the Desktop.
2Press [Fn] + [F8] and run [DTS Sound].
3When [DTS Sound] window appears, select function or device.
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Earphone/headphone selection is available only when the device is connected.
DTS Sound Tour
1Power:DTS Sound Turns the power on/off.
2Advanced:DTS Sound Provides advanced options menu.
3Surround: Sets up surround sound effects through the PC's embedded speakers and
headphone.
4Volume Max: Increases audio level without distortion of sound.
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5Bass Boost: Boosts the lowest frequencies for enhanced bass sound.
6Change Output Device: Changes the sound output device.
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If you want to remove Audio Driver or DTS Sound, remove [DTS Sound] and
[Conexant HD Audio] in the order specified and restart the system.
If you want to reinstall Audio Driver or DTS Sound, remove [DTS Sound] and
[Conexant HD Audio] in the order specified and install [Conexant HD Audio]. Then
restart and install [DTS Sound].
•If you do not remove or install them in the order specified, an error may occur.
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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 CyberLink YouCam, refer to 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 the 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 [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 is subject to change for
performance improvements 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 LG Update Center to install deleted drivers or latest drivers easily and
quickly.
For the system optimization, use LG Update Center to keep up-to-date.
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How to download LG Update Center
You can download LG Update Center from LG Electronics Cyber 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.
•Refer to .
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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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1Press the [F2] key after re-booting the system.
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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 notebook 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 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 SSD Password
SSD Password is to set a password in the SSD separate from the Supervisor Password.
If you set the SSD Password, the password input window appears during booting.
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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 SSD User 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 system setup, press [F10].
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7When the following message appears, click [YES]. The PC will restart.
CAUTION
Without the SSD Password, it is impossible to recover the SSD.
•Replacement of the SSD due to a forgotten SSD Password is not covered by the
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].
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 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 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 SSD User 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 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 system setup, press [F10].
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5When the following message appears, click [YES]. The PC will restart.
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•You may press [F9] to use the [Load Setup defaults] menu.
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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
1Press the [F2] key after re-booting the system.
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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 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
1Press the [F10] key after re-booting the system.
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2When the Select Boot Device screen appears. select the device.
3Boots using the selected device.
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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 with the mouse on the desktop and select [Personal Settings] >[Display],
and then check [Select the same size adjustment for all displayed items].
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3Select an item size to proceed as instructed.
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Using Instant Booting
Instant Booting allows the system to boot automatically when the notebook PC cover is
opened, so that you can use the system without pressing the power button.
1On the Start screen, press the [
] tile, or on the Desktop, press the [ ] icon to
run [LG Control Center].
2On LG Control Center screen, set the [Instant Booting] to [ON].
3Shutdown the system and close the notebook PC cover.
4When the cover is opened, the PC turns on and the system starts to boot automatically.
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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 the 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 [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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Using Instant Booting
Instant Booting allows the system to boot automatically when the notebook PC cover is
opened, so that you can use the system without pressing the power button.
1On the Start screen, press the [
] tile, or on the Desktop, press the [ ] icon to
run [LG Control Center].
2On LG Control Center screen, set the [Instant Booting] to [ON].
3Shutdown the system and close the notebook PC cover.
4When the cover is opened, the PC turns on and the system starts to boot automatically.
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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 with the mouse on the desktop and select [Personal Settings] >[Display],
and then check [Select the same size adjustment for all displayed items].
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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.
LG Notebook PC supports either HDMI or SPDIF.
In some models, DTS Sound may not work when you use HDMI.
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.
3Press [Fn]+[F7] to redirect the video output to the external device.
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Switching screen output device by pressing [Fn]+[F7]
•[Press [Fn] + [F7] to display the Toggle Screen menu. Then select the screen mode
you want and press [Enter].
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.
Turning On/Off Airplane Mode
Prior to using the wireless network, press [Fn] + [F6] to turn off Airplane Mode.
Pressing [Fn] + [F6]keys will turn on or off. If you are not going to use the mode, keep the
mode turned on to reduce the battery power consumption.
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.
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1Run [Charms] on the Desktop or the Start screen.
2In the Charms, click [Settings] >[Wireless Network Icon].
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3Near 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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Wired LAN
LAN is the network environment that users can connect to by using a cable to connect to
their internet providers or the company's network.
Using Wired LAN
LAN is installed with an automatic IP (DHCP) as default value.
Please refer to the following instructions to find out more about setting up an automatic IP
(DHCP) or manual IP.
1Connect the LAN adaptor to the micro USB port on the PC.
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The recommended network cable for the optimal network environment is CAT5 or
higher.
The network (LAN) cable may be connected when the LAN adaptor is used.
The LAN adaptor may be separately purchased at LG Service Center.
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2Connect LAN cable to the LAN port.
3On the Start Screen, click the Desktop tile to convert to the Desktop screen.
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4Run [Charms] on the Desktop.
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5In the Charm Menu, click [Settings] >[Control Panel] >[View By] >[Small Icon] >
[Network and Sharing Center].
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6Click [Change Adapter Settings].
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7Right-click [Ethernet] and select [Properties].
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8Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and click [Properties].
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9If you want to use an automatic IP(DHCP), select [Obtain an IP Address
Automatically]. If you want to use a manual IP, select [Use Following IP Address] to
enter the address.
Please ask the network administrator about obtaining a manual IP.
10 Press [OK] to complete the network setup.
11 Click the [Internet Explorer] icon in the taskbar to check whether the internet is operating
normally.
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