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To personalize your desktop themes.
Click [Control pannel][Switch to classic view][Display]
Select theme from the theme drop down menu.
Theme changes.
After making a selection, click [Apply]
and then click [Save as].
Enter a theme name and press [OK]. Note
To open Display Properties, click [Start]
[Control pannels][Switch to classic view] and then double-click [Display]. If you do not save the theme, the name of the theme does not change. The new theme is saved in My docu ments folder. To open My document folder, click [Start] and select [My docu ments]. Taskbar Taskbar displays programs and files that are currently open. If there are many programs running on the computer, the Taskbar group together files from the same program to prevent taskbar icons from cluttering up the Taskbar. Desktop cleanup With Desktop Cleanup Wizard, you can delete hot icon paths that are not used on the desktop. Desktop Cleanup Wizard will be automatically executed every 60 days, or you can run this program when necessary. To delete unused icons on the desktop, do the following
Open [Control Panel] [Switch to Classic View] [Display].
Click [Customize Desktop] under Background tab.
Click [Clean Desktop Now] under Desktop Cleanup tab.
Follow instructions of [Desktop Cleanup Wizard]. Using the system 27 2-3.Turning off the computer If the Drive in use indicator is on, do not turn off the computer, as doing so may damage the data being read from or written to the drive.
Quit all running applications; click [Start] and choose [Turn off computer] from the start up menu.
In the Turn off computer window, choose Turn off.
The computer is turned off automatically.
You may not be able to normally turn off the computer in Windows. When this happens, press the Power button for five seconds. However, this is an emergency measure and taking this measure may result in errors in the system. It is recommended to click the [Start] button and select Turn off Computer menu on Windows desktop to shut down the computer. Abnormal turning-off of the computer may damage data stored in the hard disk.
When the program suddenly stops, click [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Delete] keys and terminate the program through Windows Task Manager or restart the system. If the some program files of Windows has been damaged due to abnormal turning-off of the computer, reinstall dam-
aged programs. LG Electronics is not responsible for data loss caused by your mistakes and negligence. 28 Using the system 2-4. Restarting the computer You can restart the computer as the instructions below, when the computer does not function correctly or freeze out.
Quit the program or restart by pressing combination of [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete] key.
In case the measure described above does not work, press the Power button for 5 seconds to turn off the computer. Then, restart the computer after 10 seconds. Note
Keyboard and mouse may look different from the picture. Using the system 29 2-5. Using Mouse This chapter explains how to use mouse pointing device. You may have a different fea-
tures on your model. FG model supports an optical mouse with USB connection. What is click?
To press down and release a left button on a mouse pointing device in order to select an item on a display screen or activate a command or function. What is double click?
Pressing the left button twice in rapid succession in order to activate a command or function represented graphically on a display screen. What is Pop-up menu?
When using Windows, clicking the right button on the mouse opens the pop-up menu. (Pop-up menu is to command a copy, send or open/close functions to support an application program.) What is drag?
To move a pointing device while pressing down on one of its buttons. Drag 30 Using the system Wheel Using wheel?
To cause (displayed text or graphics) to move up, down, or across the screen so that a line of text or graphics appears at one edge of the screen for each line that moves off the opposite edge. Using the system 31 2-6.Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer does not move well, you need to clean up the ball inside the mouse. (The appearance of mouse may be different depending on models). Clean up the mouse with cotton swap and alcohol as follows.
Open up the cover in the direction of the arrow as shown on the picture and take out the ball.
See if inside of the mouse is filled with dust.
Clean with cotton swab and alcohol.
Close the cover in the direction of the arrow and use the mouse. 32 Using the system 2-7. Using Keyboard Keyboard is used for entering text and commands in the computer.
ESC key Used to command quit or cancel while application program is running.
Function keys Enable you to perform different opera-
tions depending on the operating system and application program you use.
F1 In many cases, it starts help menu from most application programs.
Typewriter key pad
(refer to the User's guide p34)
Modifier and special function keys Print Screen Press PrtSc key to take the snapshot image on the screen. Scroll Lock To move an entire image on the screen with-
out moving a cursor. Pause/Break To stop movements for a specified time.
Direction keypad /
Numeric keypad Direction keys mark the position at which a cursor can be moved. Numeric keys can be used as direction keys when NumLock indicator is on. Home Home moves the cursor at the beginning of the sentence. End End moves the cursor at the end of the sentence. Page Up Page Up moves the cursor to the previ-
ous page. Page Down Page Downmoves the cursor to the next page.
Multimedia/Internet function keys Home Launches the Internet Explorer on your system. Search Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer must be launched to use this key to access to the search engine in the Iternet Explorer or search files in the Windows Explorer. E-mail Launches the Outlook Express on your system. Using the system 33 Typewriter Keypad The keyboard is used for entering text and command.
Tab key Used to input data in the data input window and to move to the next data input window. EX LG LG User Inputting a name Tab Inputting initials of the name
Caps Lock key Lock the keyboard in the upper case position.
Shift key Hold Shift key down and press another key to enter the upper case letter.
, Clrt key or Alt key Keys (shortcuts) are used in conjunc-
tion with Arlt key or Ctrl key to provide shortcuts for some of the predefined operations. Spilling the water on the keyboard causes disfunction to the computer. 34 Using the system
Backspace key Moves a cursor to backward when deleting letters.
Enter key Used at the end of each command to move on to the next line.
Space key Make a blank or empty area: the spaces between words.
Windows key Opnes up the start menu when using Windows operating system.
This key is used to view shortcuts for the current program (Shortcut menu key works the same as the right-clicking the mouse button)
This key is used in conjunction with
[Fn] key to move on to the next or previ-
ous page. 2-8.Using the optical disk drive Different model types provide different optical disk drives. (Some models have DVD-ROM drives and others have DVD/CD-RW COMBO/DVDROM COMBO drives) Inserting a CD Turn on the computer, and press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive. Put the CD with its labeled side up, and insert the CD in CD-ROM tray without touching the playing part.
(The trademark must face upward.) Note Eject button : eject CD out of the computer. Gently push the button only once.
After install CD on the tray, push the CD tray in the direction shown on the picture, or press the Eject button once.
This model adopted slim design for efficient use of space and the CD-ROM (RW/DVD/COMBO) drive is vertically installed. Therefore, a small-sized CD titles (80mm) may not be properly inserted. If nec-
essary, lay down the product to insert such small-
sized CD titles. Using the system 35 Using Windows Media Player You can use Windows(R) Media Player to play various types of audio and video files.You can play and make a copy of an audio CD, listen to the Internetradio broadcast, play movie clips, and listen to music or watch a video on a web site. If you have a DVD drive, you can play a DVD. If you have a CD-RW drive, you can use Windows Media Player to make your own music CD.
[Press Start][All Programs][Accessories][Entertainment][Windows Media Player].
When Windows Media Player opens, press Open under File menu, and then select an audio or video file you want to play. Adjusting volume
Click [Volume Control] icon from the taskbar.
Drag the mouse to move the slide bar to adjust the volume. 36 Using the system 2-9.Using disk drive Using hard disk drive Hard disk drive is a storage device in the computer. Refer to the System setup for setting up the computer system. Damages to the computer data Always make backup files for your important information. LG is not responsible for data loss caused by users. Installing the computer
Turn off the computer when disassembling the computer and see if the computer and the power cable is correctly connected. Incorrect connection to the power cause the damages to the computer.
Do not use any other screws that are not approved.
Set the computer on a flat surface. Computing environment
Do not give excessive pressure on the computer.
Do not place your computer to temperatures above (140 degrees F) (60 degrees C).
Keep your computer away from electronic equipments that create strong radio waves.
During a lightning storm, remove the power cord, telephone line, and LAN cable from the computer. The data on your hard disk itself may be damaged in the following situations
Do not give excessive pressure on the computer.
When the computer is reset (rebooted), for example by power outage, while the hard disk drive is operating.
A computer virus is detected on your computer.
Incorrect input of (BIOS) setup.
When the necessary files are deleted or damaged.
Turning off the computer when the system is operating. Using the system 37 Disk cleanup Gathers all the bad sectors on the disk. Quit all application programs before run-
ning Disk cleanup.
From the [Start] button, [Accessories][System tools]Disk cleanup].
If the following dialogue box appears, select a drive you want to claenup and then click [Cleanup].
Following images appears.
Click [Press] after the Disk claenup process is complete. 38 Using the system 2-10.Computer virus A small program that alters or destroys information stored in the computer.Norton AntiVirus is offered to detect computer virus. For one year after installing windows OS Norton AntiVirus is available to use. Installing Norton Antivirus
Click the Norton Antivirus icon on the desktop.
Following windows appears. Click [Next].
Click [Next] to install Norton Antivirus. Using the system 39
Following window appears.
"Norton Antivirus installation is complete" message appears. Click [Finish]. 40 Using the system Norton Antivirus update You should have an internet access to process Norton Antivirus update.
Click [Start] and [All programs][Norton Antivirus][LiveUpdate]
[Norton AntiVirus].
Click [Next].
Following window appears.
Click [Next]. Using the system 41
Downloading update-items online.
Click [Finish] . Norton Antivirus Update is complete. 42 Using the system Running Norton Antivirus
Click [Start][All programs][Norton Antivirus][Norton AntiVirus2004].
Click [Scan for virus] and select an item to scan.
Norton AntiVirus is scanning virus. Note
If any virus is detected, click [Fix] to repair.
Click [Finish]. Virus scanning is complete. Using the system 43 3.System setup The system setup saves your computers hardware configurations in CMOS RAM. The system setup provides you with information, such as the size and type of your hard disk, size of the installed memory, date, and time. 3-1. Starting the system setup You may want to use the CMOS Setup Utility in the following situations:
Booting with a USB device drive(Page 46).
Setting a password(Page 47).
Changing or removing the password(Page 48).
Recovering the factory default settings(Page 50).
Settig up for boot method(Page 51). Do not change the system setup arbitrarily. Incorrect system setup may result in errors while using the computer. The menu and default factory settings of the CMOS Setup Utility may look different from this manual. They may have been changed to improve the performance of the system. Keys used in the CMOS Setup Utility
Select the current item. Close the current window or move to the previous window. Move up, down, left, and right. Increase or decrease the value Increase or decrease the value. Increase or decrease the value. Save or exit the system setup. 44 System setup Note
keys (arrow keys) move the cursor up, down, to the left and right. If Num Lock button is off, the arrow keys in the numeric keypad can be used just like the cursor control keys.
<Cursor keypad>
<Numeric keypad>
Turn on the computer and monitor.
When LG logo appears on the screen, press [Delete].
The CMOS Setup Utility window appears. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
PC Health Status
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Load Optimized Defaults
Advanced Chipset Features Set Password
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving
PnP/PCI Configurations Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup
: Select ltem Time, Date, Hard Disk Type..... System setup 45 3-2. Booting with a USB device drive Follow the instruction below to set the USB disk as start up disk.
Open the CMOS Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced BIOS Features and press [Enter].
Use the arrow keys to select 1st Boot Device, and Use Page Up and Page Down key to USB-FDD. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Set up Utility Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority BIOS Virus Warning Hyper-Threding Technology Quick Boot 1st Boot Device 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3nd Boot Device Boot Other Device Swap Floppy Floppy Seek Boot Up Num-Lock LED Gate A20 Option Security Option
APIC Function MPS Table Version Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Full Screen LOGO Show Summary Screen Show Item Help Memu Level Select Your Boot Device Priority Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled CDROM USB-FDD Floppy HDD-0 Enabled Disabled Disabled On Fast System Enabled 1.4 Disabled Disabled Enabled
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7:Optimized Defaults
To save changes in System Setup, press the [F10] key.
When the following message appears, press [Enter]. The computer restarts. SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)? Y 46 System setup 3-3. Setting a password If you want to protect the system setup from unauthorized users, follow the instruction below to set a password. You can set a password in the CMOS Setup Utility program. If you forget the password, you cannot gain access to your system. Be sure to write down the password in a safe place only you can refer to in case you forget the password.
Start the CMOS Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced BIOS Features, and then press [Enter].
Use the arrow keys to select Security Option. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to select Setup or System, and then press [Esc]. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Set up Utility Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority BIOS Virus Warning Hyper-Threding Technology Quick Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3nd Boot Device Boot Other Device Swap Floppy Floppy Seek Boot Up Num-Lock LED Gate A20 Option Security Option
APIC Function Security Option MPS Table Version Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Full Screen LOGO Show Summary Screen Show Item Help Memu Level Select Your Boot Device Priority Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled CDROM Floppy HDD-0 Enabled Disabled Disabled On Fast System Enabled 1.4 Disabled Disabled Enabled Setup
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7:Optimized Defaults Note
If you select Setup in the Security Option, the computer asks for a password next time you try to enter the CMOS Setup Utility. If you select System, the computer asks for a password next time you start the computer and also when you try to enter the CMOS Setup Utility. Setting the System password prevents unauthorized users from using the computer or changing the system setup.
Use the arrow keys to select Set Password, and then press [Enter]. System setup 47
If the following message appears, enter the new password and then press
[Enter]. A password must consist of characters A~Z and numbers 0~9, and has the maximum length of 8. Enter Password :
If the following message appears, enter the password again, and then press [Enter]. Confirm Password :
To save changes in System Setup, press the [F10] key.
If the following message appears, press Enter. The computer restarts. SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)? Y 3-4. Changing or removing the password You must know the password to change or remove it.
Start the CMOS Setup Utility, enter your password, and then press [Enter]. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control Load Optimized Defaults Set Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Enter Password:
Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup
: Select ltem Change/Set/Disable/Password 48 System setup
To change the password, follow the instructions on Setting a password.
To remove the password, follow the instructions below.
Use arrow keys to select Set Password, and then press [Enter]. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features PC Health Status
Advanced BIOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations Load Optimized Defaults Set Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Set Password Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup
: Select ltem Change/Set/Disable/Password
If the following message appears, press [Enter]. Enter Password :
If the following message appears, press [Enter]. PASSWORD DISABLD!!!
Press any key to continue...
To save changes in System Setup, press the [F10] key.
If the following message appears, press [Y] key and [Enter]. The computer restarts. SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)? Y System setup 49 3-5. Recovering the factory default settings You can follow the instructions below to recover the factory default settings.
Start the CMOS Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select Load Optimized Defaults and press [Enter].
If the following message appears, press Y key and then Enter. The factory default settings have been recovered. Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? Y
To save changes in System Setup, press the [F10] key.
If the following message appears, press [Enter]. The computer restarts. SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)? Y 50 System setup 3-6. Settig up for boot method This boot method does not effect the CMOS setup when start the system.
Turn on the computer and the monitor.
Press [F8] key while the LG logo appears.
Select USB-FDD from the Boot menu, the computer restarts. Note
USB-ZIP, USB-HDD, or USB CD-ROM may appears on the Boot menu depending on the specifications. System setup 51 3-7. Using Power saving function You can use power saving function in Windows OS no matter how you set the BIOS setup.
Click [Start][Control panel][Switch to classic view].
Double click Power option icon from the control panel.
Set the Power option properties and click [OK]. There are some devices which do not support the power saving function properly. If you have installed such devices, you should disable power saving function.
Click [Advanced] for setup if necessary and then click [OK]. Note
Hibernation mode: It saves data and turns off the power and then restores data until the system starts again. 52 System setup 3-8. Using Hyper-Threading function It improves the efficiency of the CPU as if one more CPU is working for the sys-
tem. It is more effective when playing games or multi-media work such as graphic works. This function can be run by the CPU which supports HT (Hyper-
Threading). Check the Intel label with HT on it.
Turn on the computer and monitor.
Press [F8] key while the LG logo appears on the screen.
If the following screen appears, select [Hyper-Threading Technology] and then select [Enabled]. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Set up Utility Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority BIOS Virus Warning Hyper-Threding Technology Hyper-Threding Technology Quick Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3nd Boot Device Boot Other Device Swap Floppy Floppy Seek Boot Up Num-Lock LED Gate A20 Option Security Option
APIC Function MPS Table Version Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T Full Screen LOGO Show Summary Screen Show Item Help Memu Level Select Your Boot Device Priority Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled CDROM Floppy HDD-0 Enabled Disabled Disabled On Fast System Enabled 1.4 Disabled Disabled Enabled
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7:Optimized Defaults Note
Hyper-Threading is only available for Windows XP. If an error occurs in other softwares or games, set it Disable.
To save changes in System Setup, press the [F10] key.
Press [Enter] if the following message appears on the screen. The computer restarts. SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)? Y System setup 53 4.System Recovery The system setup saves your computers hardware configurations in CMOS RAM. The system setup provides you with information, such as the size and type of your hard disk, size of the installed memory, date, and time. Restoring the system by using Recovery CD You can restore your computer system by using Recovery CD, shipped with your Computer You can select two options (Full Recovery without Format / Full Recovery after Format) For Windows users
Please make backup files from your Computer.
Insert the Restore CD in the CD-ROM drive. When "Press any key to boot from CD..." message appears on the screen, press the [Enter] key.
Follow the instructions to install the Widows operating system.
After the installation is complete, remove the Recovery CD from your computer and then restart the computer. Start the registration procedure by following instruc tions on the screen.
After the Windows operating system installation is complete, install the LG GILJABI CD (software installation CD) on your computer, and then you can use all application programs and device drivers. 54 System Recovery
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