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Summary of Contents for LG22V24

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Page 2: ... 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 instal...

Page 3: ...k icon to run LG Easy Starter TIP LG Easy Starter may be installed through LG Update Center 2 From LG Software menu run LG Easy Guide or LG Troubleshooting If LG Easy Starter is not installed refer to Run Stand by and Exit Windows Store App and then run LG Easy Guide or LG Troubleshooting ENGLISH ...

Page 4: ... you may experience skipped video during the playback of some high definition video Full HD or HD level video etc Windows 8 1 included in this program includes its own anti virus program Windows Defender and LG Electronics does not provide any separate anti virus program Safety Precaution Notations The below symbols are to inform you of dangers and safety concerns that you must be aware of Read th...

Page 5: ...cend 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 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 Please understand that LG Easy Guide may...

Page 6: ...BUTORS 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 OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE...

Page 7: ...raphics 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 dam...

Page 8: ...ch or an electric shock The appropriate temperature and humidity ranges for use are from 10 C to 35 C and from 20 RH to 80 RH respectively Dispose of the desiccating agent and wrapping plastic properly The desiccating agent and wrapping plastic may cause suffocation Use the product in a dust free environment Otherwise the system may not function properly Do not leave any object nearer than 15 cm f...

Page 9: ...d fail to operate properly Never place the PC on a bag with magnetic objects including magnetic buttons Otherwise the H D and the system may be damaged and fail to operate properly Operate the product in a place without 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 t...

Page 10: ... 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 backup battery arbitrarily It may explode or cause a fire Disposal methods may differ by country and region Dispose of t...

Page 11: ...ry in water Otherwise the battery may be damaged or explode Ensure that the battery pack is locked to the machine after installation Otherwise the battery may be damaged Do not use the PC on top of carpet blanket or bed Also do not put the adapter under the 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...

Page 12: ...your hands wet Otherwise an electric shock may occur Pull the plug not the cord to disconnect the AC adaptor 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 cau...

Page 13: ... 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 impai...

Page 14: ...ked 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 15: ...oes 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 m...

Page 16: ...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 ENGLISH ...

Page 17: ...d 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 di...

Page 18: ...ccess 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 ...

Page 19: ...hock 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 ex...

Page 20: ...vice 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 in...

Page 21: ...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 disas...

Page 22: ...g the machine in a car keep it in shadow The product may be deformed or caught on fire due to 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 electricit...

Page 23: ... while it is running The PC is infected with a virus tainting the data irrecoverably Abrupt turning off of the PC can damage the PC The machine is moved shaken or pounded while the hard disk is running and thus file damage or bad sectors result To minimize data loss resulting from hard disk damage back up important data frequently The manufacturer is not responsible for any data loss Precautions W...

Page 24: ...RGY 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 15 minutes To leave the hibernation mode click a mouse button or press any key o...

Page 25: ...Instruction Safety Information 25 Regulatory Notices ENGLISH ...

Page 26: ...rive Operating Mode SATA2 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 W...

Page 27: ...off Power Saving mode Sleep Mode 2 W or lower In S3 Suspend Off Mode Standby off Mode 0 5 W or lower The system is turned off Power consumption during the states and modes above depends on the running programs and the product specifications 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 disco...

Page 28: ...en 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...

Page 29: ...Using Windows 8 1 29 ENGLISH ...

Page 30: ...ovides LG Easy Starter LG Easy Starter may be installed through LG Update Center For more information refer to Using the 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 ...

Page 31: ...Using Windows 8 1 31 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 32: ... manuals 3 Search Search system files folders and other resources 4 App Tile Windows Store apps and Desktop apps are arranged and displayed in the tile format 5 Desktop Tile Switch to Desktop 6 View All Apps You can view the list of all apps at a glance 7 Screen Scroll Scroll the Start screen horizontally 8 Zoom Out You can quickly move to an app you want to use by zooming out from the Start scree...

Page 33: ...3 Start screen Desktop screen switching Switching from Desktop screen 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 34: ...34 Using Windows 8 1 Switching from Start Screen to Desktop Press the Desktop tile on the Start screen to switch to Desktop ENGLISH ...

Page 35: ...Using Windows 8 1 35 ENGLISH ...

Page 36: ...or bottom right corner Charms appears TIP When you press C Charms appears immediately 1 Search Menu Search system files folders and other resources TIP 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 2 Share Menu Setting the app sharing feature 3 Start Menu Switch to the Start ...

Page 37: ...u Use a menu that includes the Control Panel Personal Settings PC Information Help System Preferences network connection volume brightness etc and Power hibernation restart and system shutdown TIP If it is used in the app on the Start screen a settings function of the running app is provided Menus including System Preferences and Power are provided ENGLISH ...

Page 38: ...ndows 8 1 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 1 Click the icon on the left bottom on the Start screen ENGLISH ...

Page 39: ... to run on the screen TIP 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 40: ...40 Using Windows 8 1 1 If you move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the running app the title bar appears ENGLISH ...

Page 41: ...Using Windows 8 1 41 2 When the title bar appears click the icon at the top right to switch to standby mode ENGLISH ...

Page 42: ...de 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 TIP If not in use Windows Store apps are automatically switched to standby mode ENGLISH ...

Page 43: ...Using Windows 8 1 43 1 If you move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the running app the title bar appears ENGLISH ...

Page 44: ...44 Using Windows 8 1 2 When the title bar appears click the icon at the top right to close the app ENGLISH ...

Page 45: ...Using Windows 8 1 45 TIP If you drag the app from the top center of the screen to the bottom 2 seconds later the app will close as it rotates halfway ENGLISH ...

Page 46: ...mation on how to use Windows easily TIP 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 1 Run Charms on the desktop screen ENGLISH ...

Page 47: ...1 47 2 Press the Settings Help from the Charms to run the Windows Help and Support Help and Tips Tour Press and run the Help and Tips tile on the Start screen to get information on the new functions of Windows ENGLISH ...

Page 48: ...48 Using Windows 8 1 ENGLISH ...

Page 49: ...store you may install and use a variety of applications easily TIP 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 1 On the Start screen select Store tile ENGLISH ...

Page 50: ...50 Using Windows 8 1 2 The basic categories appear on the Store screen ENGLISH ...

Page 51: ...ns 6 After a while an Installation Guide message appears on the top right of the screen 7 When the installation is complete click the icon on the Start screen to check the apps installed in the list of apps TIP You can add a newly installed app tile on the Start screen as follows 1 On the Start screen press icon 2 Right click on the installed app in the App list then press the Lock in Start Screen...

Page 52: ... Deleting Apps 1 Select the app you want to delete from the Start Screen by right clicking on it then press the Uninstall button 2 When prompted to confirm the deletion press the Uninstall button to delete the app ENGLISH ...

Page 53: ...different from previous versions of Windows To exit a program on the Start screen refer to the instructions below TIP 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 54: ...ys the selected app becomes active Desktop app does not appear Ctrl Tab 1 When you press the Ctrl Tab keys the preview screen of the running app on the Start screen appears in a fixed form 2 When you select an app that you intend to switch to the selected app becomes active App switching between the Start screen and the Desktop 1 When you press the Alt Tab keys the preview screen of the running ap...

Page 55: ...Using Windows 8 1 55 2 Whenever you press the Alt key together with the Tab key an app is selected When you deselect the keys the selected app becomes active ENGLISH ...

Page 56: ...the screen on the Start screen or in Desktop 2 Move up or down the cursor and the running app s preview appears TIP When you press the Ctrl Tab keys the preview screen of the running app appears 3 After placing the cursor on the app you want to exit press the right mouse button and Close button to exit the app ENGLISH ...

Page 57: ...Using Windows 8 1 57 Using Screen Split In Windows 8 1 you can work on two tasks by displaying two apps on one screen 1 On the Start screen run the app you want ENGLISH ...

Page 58: ...58 Using Windows 8 1 2 Move the cursor to the top center of the running app screen ENGLISH ...

Page 59: ...Using Windows 8 1 59 3 When you drag the cursor down the screen is reduced in size ENGLISH ...

Page 60: ...60 Using Windows 8 1 4 While moving the smaller app screen to the left or right a vertical control bar appears ENGLISH ...

Page 61: ...Using Windows 8 1 61 5 After placing the app on the left or right side of the screen release the left mouse button to fix the app to that position ENGLISH ...

Page 62: ...62 Using Windows 8 1 6 Click on the empty screen to go to the Start screen ENGLISH ...

Page 63: ...Using Windows 8 1 63 7 When you select another app in Desktop or on the Start screen the app is displayed in the empty half of the screen ENGLISH ...

Page 64: ...ndows 8 1 8 You may change the screen ratio of an app by using the vertical control bar on the screen 9 When you drag the vertical control bar to the end of the outer edge the opened app screen disappears ENGLISH ...

Page 65: ...Using Windows 8 1 65 TIP You can split the screen by also clicking the app icon in the title bar at the bottom right of the app that is running ENGLISH ...

Page 66: ...66 Using Windows 8 1 Setting the PC Windows 8 1 provides an easy to use PC settings menu to allow you to setup the PC more intuitively 1 Run Charms on the Desktop or the Start screen ENGLISH ...

Page 67: ...Using Windows 8 1 67 2 In the Charms click Settings Change PC Settings 3 Configure the PC using the Personal and User Settings ENGLISH ...

Page 68: ...PC is used again a lock screen appears and it may be unlocked using the following method Unlocking Lock Screen 1 Press any key on the lock screen or drag up while pressing the left mouse button 2 When the window for entering the password appears enter the password If no password is set the lock screen is immediately unlocked ENGLISH ...

Page 69: ...wn options hibernation restart system shutdown through Charms Using Start Screen 1 Click the icon on the bottom right of the Start screen 2 As shown in the following the power options appear Using Charms 1 Select Settings in Charms in the Desktop or on the Start screen ENGLISH ...

Page 70: ...s menu the power options appear as shown below TIP When you press I the Settings menu appears immediately Using the Start button 1 Press the Start button on the bottom left corner of the Desktop by using the right mouse button and then the pop up window appears ENGLISH ...

Page 71: ...Using Windows 8 1 71 2 Select Exit and Logout and then System Shutdown as shown in the following figure ENGLISH ...

Page 72: ...wer cable and the AC adaptor type may differ per model type and country and there is no difference in functionality Power Connection The AC adapter can be used from 100 V to 240 V 1 Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet with the power cable 2 Connect the adapter to the machine a AC Adapter b Power Cable ENGLISH ...

Page 73: ...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 a...

Page 74: ...tem is turned off On white The system is turned on Blinking white When the system is in the sleep mode Off The AC adapter is not connected Do not turn off the power forcibly while the power lamp is on or blinking Otherwise the disk or its data may get damaged ENGLISH ...

Page 75: ... 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 You can use hot keys to use the PC more conveniently The hot key function is optional and it may not be installed in some models Fn F5 Search Hot Key Fn F6 Calculation Hot Key Fn F7 Internet Explorer Hot Key Fn F9 Turns down ...

Page 76: ...rcase 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 F1 Displays Windows Help F3 Displays Search window R Displays an input window for program execution Tab The running apps are converted in an order M Minimizes the current window ENGLISH ...

Page 77: ...d with USB 3 0 may not operate normally when connected to the USB 3 0port It is recommended to use the USB 2 0 port in case the device does not function normally Connecting the Device and Basic Use The USB cable for connecting is not provided fromLG electronics it is provided from the company of an external digital device or you have to purchase separately 1 Please turn on the power of the digital...

Page 78: ...78 Using the PC 3 When the Autorun window appears select Open Device to View Folder 4 Execute the operation you need when the files and data of the external digital device appear ENGLISH ...

Page 79: ...luetooth 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 1 Run Charms on the Desktop or the Start screen ENGLISH ...

Page 80: ...80 Using the PC 2 In the Charms click Settings Change PC Settings ENGLISH ...

Page 81: ...Using the PC 81 3 On the PC Settings screen as shown below click PC and Device Bluetooth 4 When Bluetooth appears search other connectible devices ENGLISH ...

Page 82: ...82 Using the PC 5 When a device is found click the device to connect ENGLISH ...

Page 83: ...Using the PC 83 6 When the passwords are matched click Yes to complete the connection ENGLISH ...

Page 84: ...y 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 1 Connect LAN cable to the LAN port 2 Switch to the Desktop mode after clicking the Desktop tile in the Start screen And then run the Charms ENGLISH ...

Page 85: ...Using the PC 85 3 In the Charms click Settings Control Panel View By Small Icon Network and Sharing Center ENGLISH ...

Page 86: ...86 Using the PC 4 Click Change Adapter Settings ENGLISH ...

Page 87: ...Using the PC 87 5 Right click Ethernet and select Properties ENGLISH ...

Page 88: ...88 Using the PC 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties ENGLISH ...

Page 89: ... 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 8 Press OK to complete the network setup 9 Click the Internet Explorer icon in the taskbar to check whether the internet is operating normally ENGLISH ...

Page 90: ... 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...

Page 91: ...Using the PC 91 3 Near available Access Point wireless network is automatically searched ENGLISH ...

Page 92: ...e Access Point If a password is set for the wireless network the Enter Password window appears 5 When the connection is established Connected is displayed in the connected Access Point wireless network 6 Click the Internet Explorer icon in the taskbar to check whether the internet is operating normally ENGLISH ...

Page 93: ...re 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 1 Connect the internet cable of the modem that was provided by your internet provider to the router s WAN port 2 Connect all devices PC IPTV in...

Page 94: ... 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 ...

Page 95: ...ite 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 co...

Page 96: ...in may differ by language selection and is subject to change for performance improvements without prior notice 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and other Media icon on the right side of the taskbar 2 Select Remove Multi Card USB Device to safely remove hardware ENGLISH ...

Page 97: ...ows in Desktop Mode to allow you to easily use the desktop TIP 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 1 Click the tile on the Start screen or the icon in Desktop mode to run LG Update Center ENGLISH ...

Page 98: ... Starter and click Install to install 4 When the installation is completed LG Easy Starter tile and icon are created on the Start screen and Desktop Running LG Easy Starter 1 Click the tile on the Start screen or the icon in Desktop Mode to run LG Easy Starter 2 LG Easy Starter runs as follows ENGLISH ...

Page 99: ...ster and use frequently used desktop programs d LG Software Possible to run software provided by LG Electronics Inc e Shortcut Shortcuts to Computer Control Panel Devices and Printers and Library menus f Minimization Minimizes LG Easy Starter window g Closing Closes LG Easy Starter h info Displays information about LG Easy Starter i Search Goes to the Search Menu j Power Provides Power Options men...

Page 100: ...s 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 1 Click the tile from the Start screen to run LG Network Share a Virtual AP function ON OFF Turn on or off the ...

Page 101: ...enu You can modify the SSID password and the download folder of the virtual AP c Connected 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 102: ...res herein are subject to change without prior notice Using LG Care Center 1 Click the tile from the Start screen to run LG Care Center a Minimize Exit Button Minimizes the size of the window or exits the software b Help Information Button Runs Help or displays information about the software c Basic Diagnostics Diagnoses the critical areas of the system and notifies the user of any discovered issu...

Page 103: ...d displays past diagnostics results in full detail f PC Optimization Clean up the files and registry and improve system performance g Diagnostics Reservation The user schedules when to perform the Basic Diagnostics by setting the Diagnostics Cycle ENGLISH ...

Page 104: ...change for performance improvements without prior notice and the functions supported by LG Control Center may vary from models Using LG Control Center 1 Click the tile on the Start screen or the icon in Desktop to run LG Control Center a Minimize Exit Button Minimizes the size of the window or exits the software b Help Information Button Runs Help or displays information about the software c Syste...

Page 105: ...nt Option Sets up the power management option e Windows Security Settings Sets User Account Control settings and Firewall settings f System Information Displays the PC OS in use processor information and other system information ENGLISH ...

Page 106: ...references security tools etc and the network status For more information on LG Update Center refer to Help Using LG Update Center 1 Click the tile on the Start screen or the icon in Desktop mode to run LG Update Center a Critical Updates Installs critical items that must be applied to the system b All Lists Displays and installs all required items for the system c Alarm Setting Sets up notificati...

Page 107: ...Using Software 107 TIP 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 108: ...s using a device connected to a local network Starting SmartShare 1 Click the tile from the Start screen to run SmartShare 2 On SmartShare screen select one from MOVIE PHOTO or MUSIC For more details about how to use SmartShare refer to the corresponding help The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice ENGLISH ...

Page 109: ...llows you to select a group by pushing a button among MOVIE PHOTO and MUSIC 5 Search window Allows you to search for the contents you want by entering a keyword 6 View mode button Allows you to switch the view mode The view mode includes Preview Basic Information View Details etc 7 Select All button Selects all the contents displayed on the window 8 Align button Allows you to align the contents ba...

Page 110: ...n smoothly with the older version of TV TIP To get source codes developed under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses used in this product visit http opensource lge com All licenses including source codes copyright notice and warranty disclaimer may be downloaded When you request open source codes of the software embedded in this product by sending e mail to opensource lge com within three y...

Page 111: ...ts initial pre purchase state TIP LG Recovery Center uses the recovery function of Windows For more information about Windows recovery refer to Windows Help and Support CAUTION If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the hard disk or have arbitrarily installed another operating system the restore function may not work Click the icon in Desktop to run LG Recovery Center EN...

Page 112: ... take about 5 hours or longer depending on the system conditions 3 Creating 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 PC s recovery partition to the recovery drive and click Next b When the following scre...

Page 113: ... recovery drive CAUTION Select Remove 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 114: ...114 Restoring the System ENGLISH ...

Page 115: ...CAUTION If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the hard 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 1 Turn on the PC and press F11 2 When the following screen appears select a language you want to use and then click Next ENGLISH ...

Page 116: ...ing the System 3 When the following screen appears select the Agree button and then click the Next button For recovery the AC adapter must be connected Connect the system power and then recover the system ENGLISH ...

Page 117: ...hrough a recovery drive TIP To recover by using a recovery drive you must have the recovery drive made through LG Recovery Center Create Recovery Drive 1 Connect the recovery drive to the USB port of the PC 2 Turn on the PC and press F10 3 When the screen for selecting the boot device appears select the connected recovery drive and click Enter 4 Select the Troubleshooting menu 5 Select the item yo...

Page 118: ...owing these steps TIP Install the Windows 8 1 update to use the newly expanded features On a Windows 8 1 update installed PC the Exit and Search buttons will appear in the upper right corner of the Start screen You must be connected to the internet to install the Windows 8 1 update The update progress window may appear differently depending on the device 1 Run Charms on the Desktop or Start screen...

Page 119: ...Setup and Upgrade 119 2 In Charms click Setup Change PC Changes Update and Recovery manual ENGLISH ...

Page 120: ...120 Setup and Upgrade 3 As shown in the figure when the Windows update window appears click Check now ENGLISH ...

Page 121: ...Setup and Upgrade 121 4 As shown in the figure when a message that new updates are available appears click View Details ENGLISH ...

Page 122: ...122 Setup and Upgrade 5 In View Details click Select all important updates and the Install button to proceed ENGLISH ...

Page 123: ...Setup and Upgrade 123 6 Once the new updates have been installed click Restart when the following screen appears to complete installation ENGLISH ...

Page 124: ... install the Driver 1 Click the tile on the Start screen or the icon in Desktop mode to run LG Update Center 2 Select Critical Updates or All Lists to install the driver For more information on LG Update Center refer to Help TIP 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 125: ...Setup and Upgrade 125 How to download LG Update Center You can download LG Update Center from LG Electronics Cyber Service Center www lg com ENGLISH ...

Page 126: ...een may differ by model type and spec Refer to TIP 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...

Page 127: ...Setup and Upgrade 127 1 Reboot the system and press F2 ENGLISH ...

Page 128: ...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 ENGLISH ...

Page 129: ...thout 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 1 After opening the system setup screen clic...

Page 130: ...130 Setup and Upgrade 2 When the following screen appears click Enter in the Set Supervisor Password menu ENGLISH ...

Page 131: ...p and Upgrade 131 3 When 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 132: ...132 Setup and Upgrade 4 When the following message appears click OK 5 To save the changes in system setup press F10 ENGLISH ...

Page 133: ...up 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 134: ...134 Setup and Upgrade 1 After opening the system setup screen click the Security button ENGLISH ...

Page 135: ...Setup and Upgrade 135 2 When the following screen appears click Enter in the Set User Password menu ENGLISH ...

Page 136: ...Setup and Upgrade 3 When 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 137: ...Setup and Upgrade 137 4 When the following message appears click OK 5 To save the changes in system setup press F10 ENGLISH ...

Page 138: ...e PC will restart TIP 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 139: ...Setup and Upgrade 139 1 After opening the system setup screen click the Security button ENGLISH ...

Page 140: ...140 Setup and Upgrade 2 When the following screen appears set Set Supervisor Password only or both Set Supervisor Password and Set User Password ENGLISH ...

Page 141: ...assword 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...

Page 142: ...142 Setup and Upgrade 1 After opening the system setup screen click the Security button 2 When the Security menu appears click the HDD Security Status button ENGLISH ...

Page 143: ...Setup and Upgrade 143 3 When the following screen appears click Enter in the Set HDD Password or Set SSD Password menu ENGLISH ...

Page 144: ...Setup and Upgrade 4 When 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 145: ...Setup and Upgrade 145 5 When the following message appears click OK 6 To save the changes in system setup press F10 ENGLISH ...

Page 146: ...n the following message appears click YES The PC will restart CAUTION HDD PasswordWithout the password it is impossible to recover the HDD The replacement of HDD due to a forgotten HDD Password is not covered by warranty ENGLISH ...

Page 147: ...leting the Password You can delete or change the password only after inputting the current password Changing the Password 1 Execute System Setup enter the password and press Enter 2 Change the password the same way as setting one ENGLISH ...

Page 148: ...148 Setup and Upgrade Deleting the Password 1 Execute System Setup enter the password and press the Security button ENGLISH ...

Page 149: ...Setup and Upgrade 149 2 When the following screen appears click Enter in the Set Supervisor Password menu ENGLISH ...

Page 150: ...150 Setup and Upgrade 3 When the following message appears enter the current password in the Enter Current Password field ENGLISH ...

Page 151: ...Setup and Upgrade 151 4 Press Enter in Enter New Password and Confirm New Password ENGLISH ...

Page 152: ...152 Setup and Upgrade 5 When the following message appears click OK 6 To save the changes in system setup press F10 ENGLISH ...

Page 153: ...Setup and Upgrade 153 7 When the following message appears click YES The PC will restart ENGLISH ...

Page 154: ... Upgrade Deleting the Password Set HDD Password Set SSD Password 1 Execute System Setup enter the password and press the Security button 2 When the Security menu appears click the HDD Security Status button ENGLISH ...

Page 155: ...Setup and Upgrade 155 3 When the following screen appears click Enter in the Set HDD Password or Set SSD Password menu ENGLISH ...

Page 156: ...156 Setup and Upgrade 4 When the following message appears enter the current password in the Enter Current Password field ENGLISH ...

Page 157: ...Setup and Upgrade 157 5 Press Enter in Enter New Password and Confirm New Password ENGLISH ...

Page 158: ...158 Setup and Upgrade 6 When the following message appears click OK 7 To save the changes in system setup press F10 ENGLISH ...

Page 159: ...Setup and Upgrade 159 8 When the following message appears click YES The PC will restart ENGLISH ...

Page 160: ... and Upgrade Restoring the Factory Default Settings If you have changed the system setup by mistake you can restore the default settings 1 After opening the system setup screen click the Save Exit button ENGLISH ...

Page 161: ...Setup and Upgrade 161 2 When the Exit menu appears click Load Setup defaults ENGLISH ...

Page 162: ...162 Setup and Upgrade 3 When the following message appears click Yes The settings will be reset to the factory default 4 To save the changes in the system setup press F10 ENGLISH ...

Page 163: ...Setup and Upgrade 163 5 When the following message appears click YES The PC will restart TIP You may press F9 to use the Load Setup defaults menu ENGLISH ...

Page 164: ...l models and is subject to change for performance improvements without prior notice TIP 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 1 Reboot the system and press F2 ENGLISH ...

Page 165: ...Setup and Upgrade 165 2 When the system setup screen appears click the Boot button ENGLISH ...

Page 166: ...166 Setup and Upgrade 3 Drag the icon of the device to change the booting order in the Edit Boot Order menu to change the booting order ENGLISH ...

Page 167: ...Setup and Upgrade 167 4 When the following message appears click YES 5 The changes are saved and the system reboots ENGLISH ...

Page 168: ...168 Setup and Upgrade Selecting a Boot Device to Use 1 Reboot the system and press F10 ENGLISH ...

Page 169: ...Setup and Upgrade 169 2 When the Select Boot Device screen appears select the device 3 Boots using the selected device ENGLISH ...

Page 170: ... type DDR3L DDR3 Low Voltage SDRAM 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 The memory capacity actually supported may differ depending on the model TIP When replacing 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 ma...

Page 171: ... DIMM Supported memory types are different depending on the model Make sure to check the memory type when you purchase memory 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...

Page 172: ...172 Setup and Upgrade 1 As shown in the following picture after loosening the screws fixed on the memory cover remove the memory cover ENGLISH ...

Page 173: ...Setup and Upgrade 173 2 Insert the replacement memory into the memory slot in the direction of the arrow ENGLISH ...

Page 174: ...174 Setup and Upgrade 3 Push the memory in the direction of the arrow until you hear a click sound ENGLISH ...

Page 175: ...reen TIP 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 main memory module for replacement manufactured by LG Using a memory module other than what is recomme...

Page 176: ...ese steps TIP Install the Windows 8 1 update to use the newly expanded features On a Windows 8 1 update installed PC the Exit and Search buttons will appear in the upper right corner of the Start screen You must be connected to the internet to install the Windows 8 1 update The update progress window may appear differently depending on the device 1 Run Charms on the Desktop or Start screen ENGLISH...

Page 177: ...FAQ 177 2 In Charms click Setup Change PC Changes Update and Recovery manual ENGLISH ...

Page 178: ...178 FAQ 3 As shown in the figure when the Windows update window appears click Check now ENGLISH ...

Page 179: ...FAQ 179 4 As shown in the figure when a message that new updates are available appears click View Details ENGLISH ...

Page 180: ...180 FAQ 5 In View Details click Select all important updates and the Install button to proceed ENGLISH ...

Page 181: ...FAQ 181 6 Once the new updates have been installed click Restart when the following screen appears to complete installation ENGLISH ...

Page 182: ...ore information about Windows recovery refer to Windows Help and Support CAUTION If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the hard disk or have arbitrarily installed another operating system the restore function may not work Click the icon in Desktop to run LG Recovery Center 1 PC Recovery Recovers the PC without losing any personal files CAUTION PC settings are reset to d...

Page 183: ...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 PC s recovery partition 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...

Page 184: ... drive CAUTION Select Remove 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 ENGLISH ...

Page 185: ...FAQ 185 ENGLISH ...

Page 186: ...onnected 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 1 Connect the internet cable of the modem that was provided by your internet provider to the router s WAN port 2 Connect all devices PC IPTV intern...

Page 187: ...ty 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 1 Run Charms on the St...

Page 188: ...188 FAQ 3 Near available Access Point wireless network is automatically searched ENGLISH ...

Page 189: ...cess Point If a password is set for the wireless network the Enter Password window appears 5 When the connection is established Connected is displayed in the connected Access Point wireless network 6 Click the Internet Explorer icon in the taskbar to check whether the internet is operating normally ENGLISH ...

Page 190: ...sing 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 1 Connect LAN cable to the LAN port 2 On the Start Screen click the Desktop tile to convert to the Desktop 3 Run Charms on the Start screen or in Desktop mode ENGLISH ...

Page 191: ...FAQ 191 4 In the Charms click Settings Control Panel View By Small Icon Network and Sharing Center ENGLISH ...

Page 192: ...192 FAQ 5 Click Change Adapter Settings ENGLISH ...

Page 193: ...FAQ 193 6 Right click Ethernet and select Properties ENGLISH ...

Page 194: ...194 FAQ 7 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties ENGLISH ...

Page 195: ...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 9 Press OK to complete the network setup 10 Click the Internet Explorer icon in the taskbar to check whether the internet is operating normally ENGLISH ...

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