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Summary of Contents for LG14Z95

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Page 2: ...se of the product LG Easy Guide and LG Troubleshooting can 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 ins...

Page 3: ...ick 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: ...backup copies of important data WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Safety Precaution Notations The below symbols are to inform you of dangers and safety concerns that you must be aware of Read the symbol indicated instructions with caution to avoid any possible mishap WARNIN...

Page 5: ...ents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS Sound is a trademark of DTS Inc ⓒ DTS Inc All Rights Reserved For DTS patents see http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS Studio Sound is a trad...

Page 6: ...atically stops recharging and switches the power mode to Hibernate or Off The PC system may not be reactivated until it cools down enough Information on Hard Drive Memory Capacity Information on Hard Drive HDD SSD eMMC Capacity The hard drive capacity shown by Windows is lower than that stated by the hard drive manufacturer due to a difference in calculation Manufacturer Hard drive manufacturers u...

Page 7: ...rt CAUTION Please visit the LG Electronics Service Center to exchange the CMOS backup battery The computer may be damaged if an incompatible battery is used The product warranty is not applied to failure or breakdown caused by willful damage by the user Adjusting Volume headset and speakers Check the volume level before listening to music CAUTION Before using the headset check if the volume is too...

Page 8: ...may cause a glitch or electric shock Please use the machine within the appropriate temperature range 10 C to 35 C and humidity range 20 RH to 80 RH Dispose of the desiccating agent and plastic wrap properly The desiccating agent and plastic wrap may cause suffocation Use the product in a clean dust free environment Otherwise the system may not function properly Do not place any objects within 15 c...

Page 9: ...ate properly Do not use the PC on a bag with magnetic objects attached to it Otherwise the storage device and the system may be damaged and the system may fail to operate properly Operate the product where there is no electromagnetic interference Keep a certain distance between the PC and electronic appliances such as speakers that generate strong magnetic fields Otherwise data may be lost from th...

Page 10: ... contact with any metallic objects like car keys or paper clips Otherwise the battery may be overheated to be damaged resulting in a fire or an injury Keep the battery away from heat Otherwise an explosion or fire may occur Do not short circuit the battery Otherwise it may explode Do not dispose of a spent or backup standby battery arbitrarily It may explode or cause a fire Disposal methods may di...

Page 11: ...sharp object or chewed by pets It may explode or cause a fire Do not put the battery in water Otherwise the battery may be damaged or explode When installing the battery be sure that the bottom of the PC is locked in place Otherwise the battery may be damaged Do not use the PC on a carpet blanket or bed Also do not put the adapter under a blanket The PC may malfunction cause a fire or burn the use...

Page 12: ...ur hands wet Otherwise an electric shock may occur Pull the plug not the cord to disconnect the AC adapter and power jack Otherwise a fire may occur or the product may get damaged 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 leak...

Page 13: ...e Use a socket with an earth pin equipped If not earthed the product may cause an electric shock and get damaged Ensure that the power outlet is earthed before plugging in Otherwise an electric shock from power leakage may occur Always keep the AC adapter and power outlet clean A fire may occur Do not impair the cord by bending or pressing it too hard Keep children and pets from damaging the power...

Page 14: ...aked 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: ...goes inside the PC a fire or electric shock may occur Do not connect the modem to a key telephone system A fire may occur or the product may get damaged If you have dropped or damaged the PC disconnect the power and contact the local service center for a safety check If a damaged PC is used continuously an electric shock or fire may occur Do not put a lit candle or live cigarette on the PC A fire ...

Page 16: ...e power before contacting the 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: ...ormed 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 on...

Page 18: ... access to illegal or pornographic web sites Minors exposure to adult only contents may inflict psychological instability or even trauma on them Take an extra precaution for your children if the whole family is using this machine Do not press the Eject button while the optical disk drive CD DVD Blu ray is running The data may be lost or the disk may spin out unexpectedly to cause an injury Keep th...

Page 19: ... shock may occur Do not leave the machine in a car The battery may cause an explosion or fire Avoid using a wireless LAN connection within the 5 m radius of a microwave or plasma lamp If you have to use wireless LAN and a plasma bulb within the range do it between channels 11 and 13 The transmission rate may drop even if the connection is made Turn off the PC if you are not going to use it for an ...

Page 20: ... service center Do not put any heavy object on the power cable and AC adapter and avoid damage from impacts A malfunction or fire may occur Upgrading PC WARNING To upgrade the PC turn off the system and disconnect the power cord and battery Disconnect the telephone line if linked to the modem An electric shock or fire may occur When you upgrade the PC ensure that children will not swallow any part...

Page 21: ...d 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 dis...

Page 22: ... 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 electricity...

Page 23: ...utage while the storage device is operating The PC is infected with a virus tainting the data irrecoverably Abrupt turning off of the PC can damage the PC The machine is moved shaken or exposed to external shock while the storage device is running and file damage or bad sectors may result To minimize data loss resulting from storage device damage HDD SSD eMMC frequently back up important data The ...

Page 24: ...GY STAR is a set of regulations that encourages manufacturers of electronic devices to create more energy efficient products The energy consumption of this product was decreased along with the cost Also it helps preserve natural resources This PC includes a function that lets it turn into Sleep mode when not used for up to 30 minutes To leave the hibernation mode click a mouse button or press any ...

Page 25: ...Tips Important Safety Precautions 25 Regulatory Notices ENGLISH ...

Page 26: ...26 Tips Important Safety Precautions ENGLISH ...

Page 27: ...Tips Important Safety Precautions 27 ENGLISH ...

Page 28: ...S Memory size may differ depending on the model The user must not replace the memory Storage M 2 SSD 2280 SSD size may differ depending on the model Any malfunction of a Solid State Disk SSD built in model may cause the loss of the stored data You must back up all critical user data to an external storage device USB HDD memory card etc Bluetooth Bluetooth 4 0 LE If you connect to Bluetooth device ...

Page 29: ...om temperature Operating and Storage Conditions Operating Temperature 10 C to 35 C Operating Humidity 20 RH to 80 RH Storage Temperature 0 C to 50 C Storage Humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Power Consumption Operating Conditions Approx 15 W The system is running video clips Standby mode Idle state Approx 5 W When the monitor display is off Sleep Standby Mode 0 7 W or lower In S3 Suspend Off Mode 0 5 W or l...

Page 30: ...n Windows 8 1 Start button is designed to allow you to easily switch from Desktop to Start Screen and also provides the pop up menu including the shortcut keys for Control Panel Explorer Search System Shutdown and the Desktop Press X keys and then the pop up menu of the Start button appears Start Screen and Desktop Windows 8 1 supports Desktop screen for compatibility with the Desktop app Users ca...

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

Page 32: ... social media accounts through the Windows Live account service and allows you to download and use various apps found throughout the entire store You must create a Windows Live account to access various features online and the App Store provided by Microsoft 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 n...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ...1 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 35: ...Using Windows 8 1 35 Switching from Start Screen to Desktop Press the Desktop tile on the Start screen to switch to Desktop ENGLISH ...

Page 36: ...36 Using Windows 8 1 ENGLISH ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...ws 8 1 39 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 40: ... 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 41: ...Using Windows 8 1 41 1 If you move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the running app the title bar appears ENGLISH ...

Page 42: ...42 Using Windows 8 1 2 When the title bar appears click the icon at the top right to switch to standby mode ENGLISH ...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...44 Using Windows 8 1 1 If you move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the running app the title bar appears ENGLISH ...

Page 45: ...Using Windows 8 1 45 2 When the title bar appears click the icon at the top right to close the app ENGLISH ...

Page 46: ...46 Using Windows 8 1 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 47: ...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 48: ... 8 1 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 49: ...Using Windows 8 1 49 ENGLISH ...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...Using Windows 8 1 51 2 The basic categories appear on the Store screen ENGLISH ...

Page 52: ...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 53: ... 53 Deleting Apps 1 Select the app you want to delete from the Start Screen by right clicking on it then press the Delete button 2 When prompted to confirm the deletion press the Delete button to delete the app ENGLISH ...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...56 Using Windows 8 1 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 57: ...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 58: ...58 Using Windows 8 1 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 59: ...Using Windows 8 1 59 2 Move the cursor to the top center of the running app screen ENGLISH ...

Page 60: ...60 Using Windows 8 1 3 When you drag the cursor down the screen is reduced in size ENGLISH ...

Page 61: ...Using Windows 8 1 61 4 While moving the smaller app screen to the left or right a vertical control bar appears ENGLISH ...

Page 62: ...62 Using Windows 8 1 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 63: ...Using Windows 8 1 63 6 Click on the empty screen to go to the Start screen ENGLISH ...

Page 64: ...64 Using Windows 8 1 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 65: ...ws 8 1 65 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 66: ...66 Using Windows 8 1 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 67: ...Using Windows 8 1 67 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 68: ...68 Using Windows 8 1 2 In the Charms click Settings Change PC Settings 3 Configure the PC using the Personal and User Settings ENGLISH ...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...72 Using Windows 8 1 2 Select Shut down or sign out and then Shut down as shown in the following figure ENGLISH ...

Page 73: ...warranty If you need to disassemble or replace the battery please visit the designated LG Electronics service center We charge a fee for disassembling or replacing the battery Using an AC Adapter An AC adapter of 100 V 240 V can be used 1 Connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet 2 Connect the adapter to the machine 3 Adjust the LCD to the most comfortable angle 4 Press the power button to turn on ...

Page 74: ...use an AC adaptor follow the below directions 60 C or more high humidity spaces for example inside cars or saunas should be avoided when you use or store it Do not disassemble or modify the AC adaptor Do not twist the AC adaptor plug When you connect the AC adaptor do not forcefully push the plug Checking the Battery State 1 Connect the AC adapter to the power port in the PC ENGLISH ...

Page 75: ... and check the charging state When the AC adapter lamp is blinking charge it fully with the AC adapter before using it CAUTION Use batteries certified and acknowledged by LG Electronics Inc Uncertified batteries may explode ENGLISH ...

Page 76: ...se the machine placed on a heating blanket or other heat reserving materials Do not leave the machine turned on inside a closed space Make sure that the power ports are not touched by any metallic objects like a key coin necklace and watch Use only a lithium secondary battery certified and guaranteed by mobile device manufactures Do not disassemble or modify the battery Do not compress or pierce t...

Page 77: ...r as used The battery running time may also become shorter accordingly When the battery is fully charged the machine stops recharging It resumes recharging when the battery charge rate drops below 95 This feature secures the safe and efficient use of the battery When the temperature of the battery drops below 50 F it is charged in a low current to protect the battery cells In this case charging ti...

Page 78: ...n the low battery limit If you try to turn on the system that has entered the Hibernates mode or been turned off after a low battery alarm the system will not be turned on but the lamp will blink three times 3 Storage Device HDD SSD eMMC Indicator Lamp When the PC accesses the storage device the indicator lamp turns on Do not turn off the power forcibly while the lamp is on or blinking Otherwise t...

Page 79: ... is activated Off When the touchpad is deactivated 6 Reader Mode Lamp On When the reader mode is activated Off When the reader mode is deactivated 7 Webcam Operation Status Lamp On When the webcam is operating Off When the webcam is not operating ENGLISH ...

Page 80: ... Fn F2 Decreases LCD brightness which can have eleven different levels Fn F3 Increases LCD brightness which can have eleven different levels 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...

Page 81: ... the letter you want to enter By doing so you can enter an uppercase letter when the Caps Lock key is not pressed and a lowercase letter when it is pressed For more convenient use of Windows remember the following Windows key combinations F1 Displays Windows Help F3 Displays Search window R Displays an input window for program execution Tab Shows the currently running apps one by one M Minimizes t...

Page 82: ...volume control mute volume up down DTS etc may be available The figures displayed may vary from the actual model and are subject to change without prior notice Adjusting Screen Brightness Use Fn F2 and F3 on the keyboard to adjust screen brightness Press Fn and F2 to darken the screen or Fn and F3 to make it brighter TIP The user cannot arbitrarily adjust the brightness in reader mode To adjust th...

Page 83: ... the PC 83 Adjusting Volume Up Down Use Fn F11 and F12 to adjust the volume Press Fn and F11 to lessen the volume or Fn and F12 to increase it Mute Press Fn F10 to mute Press the keys again to unmute ENGLISH ...

Page 84: ...84 Using the PC ENGLISH ...

Page 85: ...s preinstalled when you purchase this product You can reinstall the driver throughLG Update Center The touchpad scroll function is not supported in the model that supports the gesture function 1 Touchpad Moves the cursor 2 Scrolling area 3 Left button Used to select or execute programs 4 Right button Functions as the right button of a mouse in most cases However the usage may differ depending on p...

Page 86: ...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 the left button twice consecutively and release the button Or tap the touchpad twice Do this for example to run a program after selecting its execution file or icon ENGLISH ...

Page 87: ...when the hand is wet The Touchpad will not work properly Oil or dirt at the fingertip 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 Right button Press and release the right button swiftly with a finger Functions as the right button of a mouse but the usage may differ depe...

Page 88: ...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 it into the Recycle Bin By using this you can drop a file into the Recycle Bin at will 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 I...

Page 89: ...Using the PC 89 2 When you move the cursor to the top right or bottom right of the screen the Charms appears as shown below ENGLISH ...

Page 90: ...90 Using the PC 3 In the Charm Menu click Settings Control Panel View By Small Icon Mouse ENGLISH ...

Page 91: ...Using the PC 91 4 Select Use Click free Dragging T and click Setup button to adjust the time span for which you should press the left button ENGLISH ...

Page 92: ...ng your finger on the Windows start screen or the folder where the scroll is 4 Zoom in zoom out Place two fingers on the touchpad and increase or decrease the distance between them to zoom out or in 5 Running Charms Trace the touchpad from right to left with a finger to run the Charms 6 To Run the Option Bar Trace the touchpad from top to bottom with one finger to run the option bar 7 Change Runni...

Page 93: ...Using the PC 93 1 On the desktop taskbar double click the ELAN Pointing Device icon ENGLISH ...

Page 94: ...94 Using the PC 2 When the following screen appears change the settings as required and click OK ENGLISH ...

Page 95: ...gital audio and video signals LG Notebook PC supports either HDMI or SPDIF In some models DTS Sound may not work when you use HDMI TIP Use HDMI to VGA Gender to connect to VGA port HDMI to VGA Gender is available at LG Service Center 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the PC and the external device TV monitor that supports HDMI 2 HDMI port transfers both video and audio simultaneously So you don t need a...

Page 96: ...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 ENGLISH ...

Page 97: ...ferently specified according to the model TIP Connecting to another PC via USB cable is not supported Connecting the Device and Basic Use LG Electronics does not provide the USB cable for the digital device It is provided by the device s manufacturer or has to be bought separately 1 Please turn on the power of the digital device after booting the PC 2 Use the USB cable to connect the external digi...

Page 98: ...98 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 99: ...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 100: ...100 Using the PC 2 In the Charms click Settings Change PC Settings ENGLISH ...

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