LG Electronics USA NT-LGX14A NOTEBOOK COMPUTER User Manual Golf X140 Win7 UG ENG 100209
LG Electronics USA NOTEBOOK COMPUTER Golf X140 Win7 UG ENG 100209
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corresponding windows are displayed on the desktop. Click a window in the Preview to open the window. 2. Preview My Computer/Windows Explorer ▶ Convenient Features of Windows 7 Windows 7 is designed to help you use frequently used functions more easily. Utilize the following features to use your system more efficiently. 1. Minimize Unnecessary Windows(Aero Shake): Click and shake the title bar of the window you want to use to minimize other windows to the task bar. 44 Using the system ※ If you want to display the windows again, click and shake the title bar of the open window again. 2. Switch Window Mode Quickly: Click the title bar of a window and drag it to the top of the screen to maximize it. Click the title bar of a window and drag it to the bottom of the screen to minimize it. 3. Auto-align Two Windows: Click the title bar of one of the two windows you want to use and drag it to the rightmost or leftmost side of the screen to make the window occupy one half of the screen. Using the system 45 ▶ Changing User Account Control Settings User Account Control prevents any unauthorized alteration to system configurations. When someone tries to change settings or install a program that could affect others' system use, User Account Control confirms his or her authority first. We recommend that User Account Control not be disabled. If this feature is disabled, enable it immediately to protect the system. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > View by > Small icons > User Accounts > Change User Account Control Settings. 2. After changing User Account Control settings, click [OK]. ※ It is recommended to use the default settings for the security and safety of your system. ▶ Enable Windows Aero Windows Aero delivers the exquisite visual effects of Windows 7. It presents window animations in new transparent and delicate visualization. ※ Windows Aero may be enabled by default depending on model type and software version. 1. Right-click the desktop to display a popup window. Then click [Personalize]. 2. Once the [Change Visual Effect and Sound] screen appears, select the Aero theme you want to use. 3. The Aero theme where the transparence feature is applied becomes enabled. ▶ Disable Windows Aero 1. Right-click the desktop to display a popup window. Then click [Personalize]. 46 Using the system 2. When the Change Visual Effect and Sound window appears, select [Windows 7 Basic ] in the [Basic and High Contrast Theme] menu. 3. The Aero theme is disabled. ▶ Using Windows Flip 3D Windows Flip 3D allows you to view all the open windows on the Desktop on one screen. Flip 3D displays all the open windows in 3D, stacked view. ※ To use Windows Flip 3D, the Windows Aero feature must be enabled. 1. Press the Windows logo key ( ) + Tab to enable or disable Flip 3D. 2. To flip through the open windows, hold down the Windows logo ( ) key, and press Tab key or simply rotate the mouse wheel. To flip over the windows clockwise or anti-clockwise one by one, hold down the Windows logo key and press the Left or Right arrow key. Using the system 47 3. When the intended window is displayed at the top, release the Windows logo ( ) key. To display a window without flipping through the stack, hold down the Windows logo key and click the intended window. ■ If you want to display windows in the Flip 3D state constantly, press Ctrl + Windows logo ( ) + Tab keys. In this state, to flip over the windows one by one, press Tab. In this state, to flip over the windows clockwise or anti-clockwise one by one, press the Left/Down or Right/Up arrow key. Press Enter to end the Flip 3D state and open the selected window. ▶ Windows 7 Power Management Windows 7 provides a more simple and reliable power management environment than that of previous Windows. With that, you can make Notebook PC consume power more effectively. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > View by > Small icons > Power Options. 2. When the [Select a power plan] window appears, select one of the items displayed under Battery Meter Plans. ※ If the High Performance Settings tab is not displayed, click the down arrow on the right of [Display More Power Plans] to display it. - Balanced: Ensures the maximum performance when needed and saves power when the system is not used. - Power saver: Reduces system performance to save power. This plan maximizes battery life. - High performance: Increases system performance and response time to their maximum. In this plan, the battery does not last long. ▶ System Termination Options In Windows 7, you can use the shortcut menu to log off from user account, lock or restart the system 48 Using the system and switch users fast without logging off. Click the arrow button on the right of the [Shutdown] button to display more shutdown options. 1. Switch User - Logs on using another user account registered in the system. 2. Log Off - Exits all programs and logs off from the user account. 3. Lock - Locks the user account. 4. Start Again - Exits all programs and reboots the system. 5. Sleep - Turns off the devices you are not using to minimize the power consumption. 6. Hibernate - Stores the user programs and turns off the system. ■ The sleep mode reduces the power consumption. If you use the sleep mode, you can go back to your work quickly. It is recommended to save all the data in all open programs before using this mode. Using the system 49 3-4. LG Smart Care LG Smart Care is an application that allows you to diagnose and optimize the system conveniently. ※ The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice. ※ You can download and install LG Smart Care using the online update feature of LG Intelligent Update. ※ LG Smart Care may not be available depending on the model. ※ "Diagnostics and Repair" function of LG Smart Care needs network connection or LG Intelligent Update. ※ Before using LG Smart Care, make sure to connect the system to the network or install LG Intelligent Update. ▶ Using LG Smart Care 1. Double-click the LG Smart Care icon on the Desktop to run the program. 2. LG Smart Care Home Page appears as follows. 1. Windows Button: Switches to Windows. 2. Setting Button: Allows you to change the settings of the LG Smart Care program. 3. Exit Button: Exits the LG Smart Care program. 4. Diagnostics and Repair: Diagnoses the system and solves the problems diagnosed. 5. Reinstall Windows: Restores the system to the restoration point set by LG Smart Recovery or Windows. 6. Useful Tools: Provides various utilities (Internet connection, HDD defragmentor, system cleanup, etc.) that are needed for the system management. 7. Indicator: Displays the system preferences (display brightness, sound, power status, firewall, updates, etc.) and allows you to change the settings. 8. Indicator Environment configuration: Allows you to edit the indicator components displayed on the screen. 9. Hide/Show Indicator Button: Hides or shows the indicator window. 50 Using the system 3-5. 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. ※ Web Camera is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models. ※ For more information about its operations, refer to the Help of CyberLink YouCam. ▶ Using Cyberlink YouCam 1. Double-click the CyberLink YouCam Icon on the Desktop to run the program. 2. CyberLink YouCam Home Page appears as follows. 1. Viewer: Displays the Webcam screen. 2. Image Gallery: Use to record pictures and moving images, play back or delete those images. 3. Animation Effect menu: Can add a frame and animation effect on the screen. 4. Frame / Animation Effect menu: Can add a frame and animation effect on the screen. ▶ Major Buttons Snapshot/Burst and Capture/Timed Recording functions can be toggled by pressing of the corresponding menu icon. on the right 1. Import Downloaded Emotion File: Opens a downloaded emotion file. 2. Configure CyberLink YouCam Settings: Configures the environment for CyberLink YouCam. Using the system 51 52 3. Snapshot: Takes pictures. 4. Burst: Takes pictures continuously. 5. Capture: Records movie clips. 6. Timed Recording: Records a movie clip at the date and time set by the user. 7. Draw: Enables you to edit the pictures using a pen or stamp. 8. Upload Movie Clip to YouTube: Uploads movie clips to YouTube. 9. Send Media File Using E-mail: Sends the taken pictures or moving images through E-mail. 10. Print: Prints the selected picture. 11. Recycle Bin: Deletes the selected picture or movie clip. 12. Help: Displays the help window for CyberLink YouCam. Using the system Chapter4.Input/Output Device 4-1. Using the Keyboard The keyboard allows the user to input data or give commands. ※ The keyboard may look different depending on model type. ▶ Keyboard Overview The keyboard consists of character and numeric keys as well as function keys. 1. Function keys (F1 - F12) - The usage may differ by OS or applications types. 2. Pg Up and Pg Dn keys: - Moves a screened page up or down. 3. Fn key - Works as part of hot keys if used with function keys. 4. Character and Numeric Keys - Consists of keys, spacebar, numeric keys (0 - 9), and special symbol keys. - Spacebar: Inserts a white space per hit while you type. 5. Arrow keys - Moves the cursor and others in their respective directions. 54 Input/Output Device ▶ Using Special Keys 1. Esc key - Terminates or stops a program. 2. Caps Lock key - You can enter capital letters using the keyboard when this key is pressed. To type lowercase letters, press this key again. 3. Shift key - used to type uppercase letters or as part of hot keys. 4. Windows key - Allows you to select the Windows Start button and open the Start menu. 5. Shortcut Menu Key - Allows you to open the Windows shortcut menus. (The shortcut menus are the same as those you can see when rightclicking a file or folder.) 6. Enter key - Used to inform the computer of the completion of one command or to change the line. 7. Prt Sc key (Print Screen) - Prints or temporarily saves the current screen display. ■ 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. Input/Output Device 55 ■ Toggle Caps Lock key to turn the Caps Lock lamp ON or OFF. The on/off status is displayed through the lamp on the notebook PC body. ■ To change the input mode temporarily, you can press the Shift key together with the letter you wan to enter. By doing so, you can enter an uppercase letter when the Caps Lock key is not pressed and a lowercase letter when the Caps Lock key is pressed. For more convenient use of Windows, remember the following Windows key combinations: ■ Displays Windows Help. ■ Displays "Search Result" window. ■ Displays an input window for program execution. ■ Starts Flip 3D if Windows 7 Aero is running. Flip 3D is not executed if Aero is not running. ■ Minimizes the current window. ▶ Hot Keys By pressing the following key combinations at the same time, you can immediately start the designated features (such as adjusting the screen brightness). 56 Fn + F1 Customizable hot keys. (Configurable through OSD settings) Fn + F2 Customizable hot keys. (Configurable through OSD settings) Fn + F3 Magnifying hot keys Input/Output Device Fn + F4 Windows Executes the mode defined in the Power Save Mode. (Example: Standby Mode, Maximum Power Saving Mode) Fn + F5 When the user presses Fn + F5 keys, the touchpad mode toggles from Touchpad Disable, to Touchpad Auto-Disable (upon connection of external USB mouse), to Touchpad Enable in order. (Initialization takes 1 - 2 seconds. It is recommended to use after the initialization.) Fn + F6 Turns the wireless devices (incl. Wireless LAN and Bluetooth) on and off Bluetooth is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models.) Through hot key settings in the OSD Tray menu, the user can customize [Fn]+[F6] features. Default setting is, for all wireless devices (incl. Wireless LAN and Bluetooth), ON/Off. Fn + F7 The following screen appears when you press Fn + F7 keys. (Windows 7 Starter does not support the Monitor Extension mode) Select the mode you want to use and press [Enter] to switch the monitor. Fn + F8 Switches between the SRS Off, SRS WOW HD, SRS TruSurround HD modes for each pressing the Fn + F8 keys. Fn + F9 Mute (Sound ON / Sound OFF) Fn + F10 indicating the embedded numeric keys are available. If you press [Fn] + [Num Lk] again, you can enter text characters. Fn + F11 Works as [Scroll Lock]. Fn + F12 Hibernate mode (When OSD is installed) Fn + Increases LCD brightness, which can have eight different levels. Fn + Decreases LCD brightness, which can have eight different levels. Fn + Turns down the volume. Fn + Turns up the volume. Fn + PgUp Works as Home. Fn + PgDn Works as End. Fn + Prt Sc Works as Pause. Input/Output Device 57 Fn + Delete 58 Input/Output Device Works as Insert. 4-2. Using the Touchpad (and Mouse) The touch pad is equipped with the scroll feature and can function as a wheel mouse. The touchpad is compatible with the USB-type mouse in software. The touchpad functions same as the USB-type mouse and is very useful for a program supporting mouse use like the Windows. ※ The touchpad and a USB-type mouse can be used together on the same system. ※ The touchpad scroll function is not supported in the model that supports the gesture function. 1. Touchpad - Moves the cursor. 2. Left button - Used to select or execute programs. 3. Right button - Functions as the right button of a mouse in most cases. However, the usage may differ depending on programs. 4. Scrolling area Input/Output Device 59 ▶ Moving the Cursor (Pointer) on the Screen Place a finger on the touchpad and glide the finger. ▶ Click (Select) Press and release the left button swiftly. (Or tap the touchpad once.) Do this, for example, to select a menu or icon and to place the cursor to type on a word processor file. ▶ Double-click (Execute) Press and release the left button twice swiftly in a series. (Or tap the touchpad twice.) Do this, for example, to run a program after selecting its execution file (or icon). Notes on Using the Touchpad ■ Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the pad nor peel the cover. It may cause an impairment. ■ Do not place more than one finger, and do not use while wearing a glove or when the hand is wet. The Touchpad will not work properly. Oil or dirt at the finger tip can also cause an impairment. ■ The touchpad is sensitive. Do not give excessive load or maintain an uncomfortable position. Otherwise, a finger or wrist injury may be resulted in. 60 Input/Output Device ▶ Drag & Drop To drag, click and hold an icon, for example, and move it to another location. To drop, release the dragged icon in the location you want. To move a file icon, for example, to another folder or to Recycle Bin, place the cursor (or the pointer) on the icon, press and hold the left button, and glide another finger on the touchpad until the icon reaches the aimed location. After reaching the destination, release the left button. 1. Drag - Glide one finger on the pad with another finger pressing and holding the left button. 2. Drop - Release the left button to drop. (By doing this, you could drop a file into Recycle Bin, if you want to.) ▶ Click-free Dragging When activated, this feature allows you to drag an icon without pressing and holding the left button. Do the following to activate the click-free dragging feature. If it has been done, pressing the left button for an extensive time replaces pressing and constant holding so that you can drag without holding the left button. Input/Output Device 61 1. Click [Mouse Properties] icon in Notification Area. 2. Select Activate click-free dragging (T) and click [Setup] button to adjust the time span for which you should press the left button to execute the feature. ▶ Scrolling The touch pad supports the scrolling feature. To scroll vertically or horizontally, glide your finger along the right or bottom edge. Now the screen follows your finger movements if there is a scroll bar on either edge. 62 Input/Output Device ※ Scroll area may differ by model type. Input/Output Device 63 4-3. Using Touchpad Gesture The touchpad gesture function allows you to use Windows programs more easily by utilizing different touching methods. ※ The touchpad gesture function may not work in some applications that are not provided by Windows. ※ The touchpad gesture function may not work in some models. ▶ Using Image Slide Show/ Internet Explorer Select Start > My Computer and open the image file saved in the notebook PC or USB memory. 1. Go to Next/Previous Image: Place three fingers on the touchpad and move to the left or right to go to the previous or next image respectively. (In Internet Explorer, the previous or next page is displayed respectively). 2. Switch to Full Screen: Place three fingers on the touchpad and move to the top or down to maximize the slide window or return to its original size respectively. 64 Input/Output Device 3. Rotate Image: Place the thumb on the bottom right of the touchpad and move another finger in a spiral pattern on the touchpad to rotate the slide. 4. Zoom an Image: Place the thumb and index finger on the touchpad and increase or decrease the distance between the fingers to enlarge or reduce the image respectively, as shown in the figure. 5. Scroll Using One Finger: Place the index finger on the top right of the touchpad and move to the left or right in a circular pattern to scroll the screen down or up respectively. Input/Output Device 65 6. Scroll Using Two Fingers: Place two fingers on the touchpad and move up/down/left/right to scroll the screen. ▶ Setting Touchpad Functions You can change the touchpad functions or enable/disable the gesture function. ※ The figures herein may differ by language selection and be subject to change without prior notice. 1. Click [Mouse Properties] icon in Notification Area. ※ If you cannot find the Mouse Properties icon in Notification Area, Select Start > Control Panel > View by > Small icons > Mouse menu. 66 Input/Output Device 2. When the following screen appears, select the [Device Settings] tab and click [Settings...]. 3. When the following screen appears, change the settings as required and click [OK]. Input/Output Device 67 68 Input/Output Device Chapter5.Connecting Peripherals 5-1. Connecting USB 2.0 Following peripherals can be connected to the Notebook PC. ※ Those peripherals need to be purchased separately. The notebook PC can be connected with other USB supporting devices such as USB keyboard, Hub, digital camera, etc. 70 Connecting Peripherals 5-2. Connecting Monitor Monitor Toggle Features (Converting the Screen Using the Shortcut Key) ※ If you have an external monitor connected to the computer, press the Fn + F7 keys to rotate the display mode between LCD only, Monitor only, and LCD + Monitor both in order. ■ Ensure the monitor power is off before connect external monitor to the notebook pc. Connecting Peripherals 71 5-3. Using IVT BlueSoleil IVT BlueSoleil is a Windows-based IVT software which establishes wireless connection between Bluetooth-enabled desktop or notebook PC and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. IVT BlueSoleil allows the user to access various Bluetooth-enabled digital devices such as camera, cell phone, headset, printer, GPS receiver, etc. It can also establish network and exchange data with other Bluetooth-enabled computer or PDA. ※ Bluetooth is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models. ※ The figures herein may differ by language selection and be subject to change without prior notice. ※ For more details about how to use Bluesoleil, refer to the corresponding help. ▶ Bluesoleil 1. Double-click the icon on the right bottom of the taskbar. 2. Bluesoleil screen appears. ※ If Bluetooth is turned on, it searches the Bluetooth devices in the area and displays them on the screen. ※ If a Bluetooth device is not displayed on the screen, press [F5] or [Fn]+[F6] to see if Bluetooth is turned on. 1. Bluesoleil Menu Button: Provides menus such as Find Device, Sorting Criteria, My Device and Help. 72 Connecting Peripherals 2. Minimize/Exit Button: Minimizes the Bluesoleil window or exits the program. 3. Available Services: Displays the list of services available for a Bluetooth device. 4. Bluetooth Device Status: Displays the Bluetooth device information and their status for the current notebook PC. Connecting Peripherals 73 74 Connecting Peripherals Chapter6.System Setup 6-1. Starting System Setup System setup means storing the hardware configuration information of the computer in the CMOS RAM. Through system setup, the computer retrieves various information including current date and time, memory capacity, and hard disk capacity and type. You setup the system when you set passwords, change the booting order, and add new peripheral devices to the machine. ※ Items displayed on the Setup screen may differ by model type and spec. ■ Refer to [Setting the Password]. ■ Refer to [Changing or Deleting the Password]. ■ Refer to [Restore the Default Settings]. ■ Do not change the system setup unless necessary. Incorrect system setup may cause errors during system operation. Take caution when changing the system setup. ■ For performance improvement, CMOS setup menu configuration and the initial setup status may be changed and may become different from images included in the user manual. 1. Turn on the notebook PC. 2. Press [F2] while "[F2]: BIOS Setup, [F12]: Boot Menu" appears on the bottom of the LG logo screen. 76 System Setup 3. A while later, the system setup home 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. keys) (Arrow Moves the cursor up, down, left, and right. +, - Increases or decreases the item value. F9 Recovers the default system settings. F10 Stores new contents or ends the system setup. Cursor Keypad ■ These keys are used to move the cursors up, down, right, and left. System Setup 77 6-2. Setting the Password This process is to set a password so that other people cannot use the notebook PC or change the settings. The user can set a password while booting the system or setting up the system. ■ Without the registered password, if any, 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 notebook PC. By default, no password is set for the machine. If an unauthorized person changes the password in the CMOS Setup, you will be unable to access the system. 1. After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to [Security]. 2. When the following screen appears, select [Set Supervisor Password] with the arrow keys and press [Enter]. 3. When the following message appears, input the password and press [Enter]. The password must not exceed 8 characters of letter (A - Z), number (0 - 9) or their combination. 78 System Setup 4. When the following message appears, press [Enter]. 5. To save the changes in system setup, press [F10]. 6. When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The notebook PC will restart. ■ With Supervisor Password, the user will be authorized to set all items in the CMOS setup menu. In case other people also use the notebook PC, it is recommended to set the 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 theSet User Password only after setting a password in the Set Supervisor Password menu. 1. After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to Security . System Setup 79 2. When the following screen appears, select Set User Password with the arrow keys and press [Enter]. 3. When the following message appears, input the password and press [Enter]. The password must not exceed 8 characters of letter (A - Z), number (0 - 9) or their combination. 4. When the following message appears, press [Enter]. 5. To save the changes in system setup, press [F10]. 80 System Setup 6. When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The notebook PC will restart. ■ UserPassword allows limited access to the items in CMOS setup compared to the Supervisor Password item. ▶ Power on Password Power on password feature protects the system by requesting Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password during boot up. 1. After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to Security. 2. When the following screen appears, set Set Supervisor Password only or both Set Supervisor Password and Set User Password. System Setup 81 3. Select Power on passwrod, and change Disable into Enable using + and - keys. ■ If the user presses both [Shift] and [+], he/she can select between [Enabled] and [Disabled]. ▶ Set All Hdd Password Set All Hdd Password is to set a password in the HDD separately from the Supervisor Password. 1. After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to Security. 2. When the following screen appears, select Set All Hdd Password with the arrow keys and press [Enter]. 82 System Setup 3. When the following message appears, input the password and press [Enter]. The password must not exceed 8 characters of letter (A - Z), number (0 - 9) or their combination. 4. When the following message appears, press [Enter]. 5. To save the changes in system setup, press [F10]. 6. When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The notebook PC will restart. Without the HDD password, it is impossible to recover the HDD. ■ The replacement of the HDD due to missing of the HDD Password is not covered by the warranty. System Setup 83 6-3. Changing or Deleting the Password You can delete or change the password only after inputting the current password. ▶ Changing the Password 1. Execute the System Setup, enter the password, and press [Enter] . 2. Change the password in the same way as setting one. ▶ Deleting the Password 1. Execute the System Setup, enter the password, and press [Enter]. 2. After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to Security. 3. Select a password to change, press [Enter], and enter the current password. 84 System Setup 4. When the following screen appears, press [Enter]. 5. When the following screen appears, press [Enter]. 6. When the following screen appears, check the settings and press [Enter]. 7. To save the changes in system setup, press [F10]. 8. When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The notebook PC will restart. System Setup 85
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