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3 Source The notebook PC is used to charge the connected device. Using the PC 145 E N G L S H I TIP If the connected device is set to Source, the charging function does not work. The charging status of the external device being charged is not displayed on the notebook PC. If you connected a smartphone, you should select "Charge mobile phone" on the smartphone screen to charge the phone battery. TIP CAUTION When you set the charging function for a USB-C port in LG Control Center, beware of the following:
If you changed the charge setting, it is recommended that you remove the USB-C cable and re-connect it. If you restart the system or turn off the power, the charge setting is changed to
[Automatic]. If the charge setting is set to [Sink], some of the devices connected to the USB-C port may not work properly. Always-On Charging only supports the ON (automatic) and OFF options. If the power consumption of the notebook PC is larger than the power supply from the external device, the battery may be consumed gradually. 146 Using the PC Bluetooth E N G L S H I Bluetooth allows the user to access wirelessly various devices such as camera, cell phone, headset, printer, and GPS receiver that support Bluetooth
. It can also establish a network and exchange data with other Bluetooth
-enabled PC or smartphone. OPTION The Bluetooth device is optional, and it may not be available in some models. The figures herein may differ by language selection and are subject to change without prior notice. For details on connecting a Bluetooth device, refer to the user manual that came with the Bluetooth device. 1 Click the [
] button and select the [Settings] menu. TIP Press the [
] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Start menu. 2 When the [Settings] screen appears, select [Devices]. Using the PC 147 E N G L S H I 148 Using the PC E N G L S H I 3 Select [Bluetooth & other devices] > [Add Bluetooth or other device] > [Bluetooth] to search for Bluetooth devices. 4 Select a device to connect to. Using the PC 149 E N G L S H I 5 Complete the Bluetooth connection as directed. 150 Using the PC Wired LAN Using Wired LAN E N G L S H I LAN is the network environment that users can connect to by using a cable to connect to their internet providers or the company's network. LAN is installed with an automatic IP (DHCP) as default value. Please refer to the following instructions for details on setting up an automatic IP (DHCP) or manual IP. 1 Connect the LAN adapter to the USB-C port on the PC. TIP The recommended network cable for the optimal network environment is CAT5 or higher. The network (LAN) cable may be connected when the LAN adapter is used. 2 Connect the wired LAN cable to the LAN port. Using the PC 151 E N G L S H I 152 Using the PC E N G L S H I TIP 3 Press the [
] button and select the [Settings] menu. Press the [
] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Start menu. 4 Select [Network & Internet] > [Status] > [Change adapter options]. Using the PC 153 E N G L S H I 5 Right-click [Ethernet] and select the [Properties] menu. 154 Using the PC E N G L S H I 6 Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and then click [Properties]. Using the PC 155 E N G L S H I 156 Using the PC E N G L S H I 7 To use an automatic IP(DHCP), select [Obtain an IP address automatically]. If you wish to use a static IP, select [Use the following IP address] to enter the address. Contact the network service provider or administrator to use a static IP. 8 Press [OK] to complete the network setup. 9 Click the Web Browser icon to check whether the Internet is operating normally. Using the PC 157 Wireless LAN The wireless network (Wireless LAN) is the network environment that connects a PC with the internet provider or company network through an Access Point (wireless or regular router). OPTION Wireless LAN is optional. Hence, it may not be installed in some models. E N G L S H I Turning On/Off Airplane Mode Prior to using the wireless LAN, press [Fn] + [F6] to turn off Airplane Mode. Pressing [Fn] + [F6] keys will turn on or off the Airplane Mode. If you are not going to use the product for a while, keep the Airplane Mode turned on to reduce the battery power consumption. Using the Wireless LAN If an Access Point (wired or wireless router) is in the vicinity of the PC, the wireless LAN can easily be accessed. During the search for a wireless network (Wireless LAN), various Access Points may be found according to the location where the PC is used. In case there are no accessible wireless networks (Wireless LAN) near the PC, no Access Points may be found. A password protected Access Point cannot be accessed without the correct password. 1 Press the Action Center [
] icon on the right side of the taskbar. 158 Using the PC E N G L S H I 2 Press the [Network] tile to search for a nearby Access Point. Using the PC 159 E N G L S H I TIP If Wi-Fi is turned off, press the [Wi-Fi] tile. 160 Using the PC E N G L S H I 3 Select the Access Point you want to connect to and press [Connect]. 4 If a connection is established, [Connected] appears below the Access Point name. Using the PC 161 E N G L S H I 5 Click the Web Browser icon to check whether the Internet is operating normally. 162 Using the PC Using a Wired/Wireless Router E N G L S H I A wireless / regular router connects several PCs and mobile devices to one internet line and enables the use of internet and the network. A wireless / regular router has to be bought separately. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for instructions. Connecting a Wireless or Regular Router If one internet line is used with a wired / wireless router and several devices are connected, this may result in a slower connection. In case of a wireless LAN, 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, internet phone, etc.) with a LAN cable to LAN ports 1 to 4 of the router. The number of LAN ports can vary for each router model. 3 Please refer to the manual provided by the router manufacturer for setup of the network and internet. Micro SD Slot Checking Available Memory Card This model supports Micro SD memory cards. Directly applicable memory cards Using the PC 163 E N G L S H I Mounting and Using Memory Card This product supports one Micro SD slot. Make sure that the insertion direction of the Micro SD memory card is correct and push it until it is fully seated. 164 Using the PC E N G L S H I TIP When the memory card is formatted, the data stored in the memory card will be deleted. Check whether there are important data before formatting the memory stick. To format a memory card, right-click the memory card drive and select Format. When the Format window appears, press Start to continue. If the write protection tab of memory card is locked, the user cannot format the memory stick nor write or delete the data. Micro SD memory cards can be used only as storage devices and do not support the copyright protection feature. Removing Memory Card Push the card with your finger to make the card spring out of the slot. Remove the memory card. Using the PC 165 TIP To safely remove a memory card:
The figures herein may differ by language selection and are subject to change without prior notice. 1 Click Safely Remove Hardware and other Media icon on the right side of the taskbar. E N G L S H I 2 Select Remove Multi-Card USB Device to safely remove hardware. 166 Using Software Using Software LG Control Center E N G L S H I LG Control Center is a software that helps you change PC Settings, Power Settings, Windows Security Settings, etc. as well as check current system information. TIP The menus displayed in LG Control Center and its supported functions may differ depending on the model. The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice. Running LG Control Center Select the [
] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Control Center]. 1 Minimize/Exit Button: Minimizes the size of the window, or exits the software. 2 help/info Button: Runs Help or displays information about the software. 3 System Settings: Sets the device settings such as the screen brightness, sound, and external 4 Power Management: Sets the USB-C charging function, battery status and battery life 5 Windows Security: Sets User Account Control settings and Firewall settings. 6 Instant Booting: You can set the system to automatically boot whenever you open the notebook 7 System Information: Displays the PC OS in use, processor information and other system display. extension function. PC. information. Using Software 167 E N G L S H I System Settings Screen You can use this screen to configure various devices in your PC. 168 Using Software tint). to the PC. 1 Screen: Allows you to adjust the system brightness. (This function is not supported in a model that does not provide the brightness settings in Windows.) E N G L S H I 2 Sound: Allows you to adjust the volume of the sound or use the mute function. 3 Touchpad: Allows you to set whether to use the touchpad. 4 Color Temperature: The screen color can be set to cold(with a bluish tint) or warm(with a reddish 5 Keyboard Backlight: Allows you to configure the Keyboard backlight. 6 Touch Screen: Allows you to set whether to use the touch screen. 7 External Display: Allows you to configure the connection mode of an external display connected 8 Airplane Mode: Allows you to set the Airplane Mode. (It turns off the wireless LAN). 9 Silent Mode: Allows you to set the fan to the silent mode. Power Management Screen You can check or change the settings related to PC USB-C port or battery. Using Software 169 1 Set USB-C Charging Set Always-On Charging: Allows you to set the USB port so that you can perform charging using the USB-C port even when the PC is turned off. Set Charging Function: Sets the charging function for a USB-C port (Automatic, Sink, or Source). E N G L S H I 2 Battery State: Allows you to measure the battery lifespan so that you can replace it timely. 3 Extend Battery Life: Allows you to increase the battery lifespan by lowering the battery charging level to 80 % of the battery capacity. Windows Security Screen You can change the User Account Control and firewall settings in Windows. 1 User Account Control Settings: Allows you to change the User Account Control settings in 2 Firewall: Turns on/off the Windows firewall. (It may not work if other vaccine software is installed Windows. in the PC.) Instant Booting You can set the system to automatically boot whenever you open the notebook PC. 170 Using Software E N G L S H I Q: Battery status displays Warning. FAQ The battery is a consumable item and its lifespan may decrease depending on the usage frequency and environment. It is recommended that you visit the LG Electronics service center to have the battery replaced. LG Update Center TIP LG Update Center allows you to install various PC drivers, applications and Windows patches easily. It may not work properly depending on user preferences (security tools, etc.) and the network status. You can use the LG Update Center to quickly install the latest drivers, or reinstall any deleted drivers. Use LG Update Center to keep your system current and optimized. The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice. Using Software 171 E N G L S H I Running LG Update Center Select the [
] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Update Center]. 1 Minimize/Exit Button: Minimizes the size of the window, or exits the software. 2 help/info Button: Runs Help or displays information about the software. 3 Required Update: Installs critical items that must be applied to the system. 172 Using Software E N G L S H I Required Update 4 All List: Displays and installs all required items for the system. 5 Notification Setting: Sets up notifications for online updates for installed items. You can install essential updates and drivers that are necessary for the system. 1 Select the [Required Update] menu. 2 When the Required Update list appears, select the updates to install and press the [Installation]
button. Using Software 173 E N G L S H I TIP All items are selected by default. All List You can install all updates and drivers that can be installed in the system. 174 Using Software 1 Select the [All List] > [Update needed] menu item. E N G L S H I 2 Select the updates to install and press the [Installation] button. Using Software 175 E N G L S H I TIP All items are selected by default. Notification Setting TIP You can check the critical updates to set whether to display the notifications for update installation. The Auto Update Search function is set to [ON] by default. If you set it to [OFF], the notifications are not displayed. 176 Using Software 1 Select the [Notification Setting] menu. E N G L S H I 2 Set [Auto Update Search] to [ON] or [OFF]. 3 Set the [Cycle]. Using Software 177 E N G L S H I 4 Select [Notification List Setup] menu to turn on/off the notification for each item. FAQ Q: Is there a way that I can install the drivers and applications easily?
You can select [Required Update] or [All List] menu in LG Update Center to automatically install the drivers and applications that you want. Q: The server connection status is not displayed in the program. Check if your PC is properly connected to the wired or wireless LAN. Check if Internet connection works properly. Q: I want to hide the update notifications. Select the [Notification Setting] menu and set the [Auto Update Search] to [OFF]. Select [Notification List Setup] menu to turn on/off the notification for each item. Q: How can I update the items that are excluded from the notification list?
You can also install the items that are excluded from the notification list by using the [Required Update] or [All List] menu. LG Reader Mode prevents the users from eyestrain and helps them to read the PC screen comfortably by displaying the screen just like a printed paper. E N G L S H I 178 Using Software LG Reader Mode Using LG Reader Mode CAUTION Using the Reader Mode and the Night light at the same time can cause color distortion. When you use the Reader Mode, turn off the Night light. Press the [
] icon to the right of the taskbar to run the Action Center and press the
[Night light] tile to turn on/off the Night light. You can use hot keys to use the Reader Mode function more conveniently. Press the [Fn] + [F9] keys to switch the PC screen to reader mode. Press them again to TIP turn off reader mode. 1 Press the [
] icon on the taskbar. Using Software 179 E N G L S H I 180 Using Software TIP E N G L S H I 2 If you select the [Reader Mode On] menu item, the PC screen switches to Reader Mode. Select [Reader Mode Off] to turn off the reader mode. Using Software 181 Using Advanced Settings 1 Click the icon [
] on the right of the taskbar and select the [Advanced] menu item. TIP The [Advanced Settings] menu is activated when Reader Mode is on. E N G L S H I 2 The [Advanced Settings] windows appears. 182 Using Software E N G L S H I a System Brightness: System brightness can be adjusted. b Color Adjustment: Color and its brightness, contrast and gamma can be adjusted. c Reset: Settings are reset to the default settings. Using Software 183 DTS:X Ultra provides rich, sonorous sound when you listen to music, watch videos or play games in the PC. DTS:X Ultra may not be applied depending on the model. The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice. E N G L S H I Running Program DTS:X Ultra 1 Press the [
] button to execute [DTS:X Ultra]. 2 The default is Internal Speakers Mode, and it works in Headphones Mode when the earphone is DTS:X Ultra connected. DTS:X Ultra Tour 1 Power: DTS:X Ultra Turns the power on/off. 184 Using Software E N G L S H I 2 Automatic: Provides an environment that is automatically optimized for the running application. 3 Music: Provides an optimized environment for music playback. 4 Voice: Provides an optimized environment for voice playback. 5 Movies: Provides an optimized environment for movie playback. 6 Strategy, RPG and Shooter: Provides an optimized environment for each game. 7 Custom Audio: Selects the spatial model and adjusts the expansion power, and it is optimized for 8 Device: Allows you to select the connected earphone/headphone. (Provides headphone mode only) 9 Personalized EQ: Sets an equalizer optimized for your personal hearing. (Provides headphone each setting. mode only) TIP 10 Graphic EQ: Sets the equalizer. If you want to remove Audio Driver or DTS:X Ultra , remove [DTS:X Ultra] and [Synaptics SmartAudio HD Audio Driver] in the order specified and restart the system. If you want to reinstall Audio Driver or DTS:X Ultra, remove [DTS:X Ultra] and [Synaptics SmartAudio HD Audio Driver] in the order specified and install [Synaptics SmartAudio HD Audio Driver]. Then restart and install [DTS:X Ultra]. If you do not remove or install them in the order specified, an error may occur. Using Software 185 LG Power Manager LG Power Manager allows you to configure the power settings according to the usage environment to manage the battery efficiently. E N G L S H I LG Power Manager is provided with the UWP app and it can be downloaded again on the Microsoft Store if it is deleted. If you want to download the files again, connect to the Microsoft Store, search for LG Power Manager and install them. The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice. Using LG Power Manager Click the [
] button to launch [LG Power Manager]. Double-click the [
] icon on the right side of the taskbar to start the [LG Power Manager]. TIP TIP 186 Using Software E N G L S H I 1 Help button: Displays the Help menu. 2 Minimize/Maximize/Exit button: Allows you to minimize or maximize the window or exit the program. 3 Battery Status: Displays the battery level and battery usage status including power connection. 4 Battery Management Settings: Allows you to set a window theme to Dark Mode or set the notification function for battery status. 5 User Hibernate Mode: Allows you to create a user mode and configure the detailed settings such as Display Off Time and Duration until Hibernate. 6 Battery Use per App: Allows you to check the battery use of a running app. The actual content may differ depending on the Windows OS version and usage environment. For more detailed information, click the menu. Using Software 187 TIP LG Power Manager is set to run automatically when running Windows. You can change the Autorun settings by right-clicking the [
] icon on the right side of the taskbar and selecting the [Run automatically when starting the Windows] menu. E N G L S H I 188 Restoring the System Restoring the System E N G L S H I Restoring the System If the system has an error, you can use Windows 10's recovery function to recover or restore the system to its initial pre-purchase state. CAUTION If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the disk, or have arbitrarily installed another operating system, the restore function may not work. To recover the system, the AC adapter must be connected. 1 Click the [
] button and select the [Settings] menu. 2 When the [Settings] screen appears, select [Update & Security]. Restoring the System 189 E N G L S H I 3 Select the [Recovery] menu and press [Get started] in the Reset this PC menu. 4 If the following option screen appears, select a desired option to proceed with recovery. 190 Restoring the System E N G L S H I Keep My Files It removes the apps and their settings without loss of personal files. 1 Select [Keep my files]. Restoring the System 191 E N G L S H I 192 Restoring the System 2 Check the current settings. E N G L S H I 3 If you need to change the settings, press [Change settings] and press the [Confirm] button. Restoring the System 193 E N G L S H I 194 Restoring the System 4 Press [Next] to proceed with installation as guided. E N G L S H I Remove everythings CAUTION Removes all items from the system and restores the system to its initial pre-purchase state. All data is lost during the initialization, so you must backup all critical data in advance. It may take about 5 hours or longer depending on the system conditions. 1 Select [Remove everything]. Restoring the System 195 E N G L S H I 196 Restoring the System 2 Check the current settings. E N G L S H I 3 If you need to change the settings, press [Change settings] and press the [Confirm] button. Restoring the System 197 E N G L S H I 198 Restoring the System 4 Press [Next] to proceed with installation as guided. E N G L S H I Restoring the System 199 LG Recovery Center RE If booting is impossible due to an error with the system, you can recover the system using LG Recovery Center RE. E N G L S H I It is recommended that you create a recovery drive in case a serious error occurs in the system. TIP CAUTION If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the hard disk, the restore function may not work. 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 Once LG Recovery Center RE is started, select a language and press the [Next] button. 200 Restoring the System 3 When the cautions and user agreement screen appears, check the [I Agree] button and press the
[Next] button. For recovery, the power adapter must be connected. Connect the system power and then recover the system. E N G L S H I 4 When factory reset is complete, press the [Complete] button to restart the system. Restoring the System 201 E N G L S H I 202 Restoring the System Recovery Drive Creating Recovery Drive TIP E N G L S H I Create a recovery drive in case LG Recovery Center RE is unable to recover the system. This process may delete all data on the storage device designated as the recovery drive. Make sure to back up all important data in advance. 1 Press the [
] > [Windows System] button and run [Control Panel]. 2 Press [Recovery] in the control panel and select [Create a recovery drive]. Restoring the System 203 E N G L S H I 3 When the recovery drive creation screen appears, check [Back up system files to the recovery drive] and press the [Next] button. 4 Select the USB flash drive to use and press [Next] to create a recovery drive. 204 Restoring the System E N G L S H I 5 Once the storage device is ready, press [Finish] to complete the creation of the recovery drive. In case LG Recovery Center RE is unable to recover the system, you can use the recovery drive to recover the system. Using Recovery Drive CAUTION All data may be lost depending on the user settings during the system recovery. 1 Connect the recovery drive to the USB port of the PC. 2 Turn on the PC and press [F10] several times. 3 When the screen for selecting the boot device appears, select the connected recovery drive and press [Enter]. 4 Set the language and select the [Troubleshooting] menu. 5 Select the item you want and recover the system by following the instructions. Setup and Upgrade 205 E N G L S H I Setup and Upgrade Installing the Driver The figures herein may differ by language selection and are subject to change without prior notice. Using LG Update Center to install the Driver 1 Select the [
] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Update Center]. 2 Select [Required Update] or [All List] to install the driver. TIP You can use the LG Update Center to quickly install the latest drivers, or reinstall any deleted drivers. Use LG Update Center to keep your system current and optimized. 206 Setup and Upgrade How to Download LG Update Center E N G L S H I You can install LG Update Center by downloading it from the LG Electronics Website (www.lg.com). Setup and Upgrade 207 Starting System Setup System setup means storing the hardware configuration information of the PC in the flash memory. Through system setup, the PC retrieves various information including current date and time, memory capacity, and hard disk capacity and type. E N G L S H I You setup the system when you set passwords, change the boot order, and add new peripheral devices to the machine. Items displayed on the Setup screen may differ by model type and specification. Refer to . Refer to . 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. Use caution when changing the system setup. For performance improvement, the system setup menu configuration and the initial setup status may be changed and may become different from images included in the user manual. 208 Setup and Upgrade 1 Reboot the system and press [F2]. E N G L S H I 2 In a few moments, the system setup screen appears. Keys Used in System Setup Function Selects the current item. Keys Enter Esc F5, F6 F10 To deselect the current item or to move to the previous screen.
, , , (Arrow keys) Moves the cursor up, down, left, and right. Increases or decreases the item value. Saves the new settings or exits the system setup. Setup and Upgrade 209 E N G L S H I 210 Setup and Upgrade Setting the Password E N G L S H I This process is to set a password so that other people cannot use the PC or change the settings. The user can set a password while booting the system or setting up the system. The model in the example can differ from actual models and is subject to change for performance improvements, without prior notice. CAUTION Without the registered password, access to the system will be denied. Write down and keep the password in a safe place. Set Supervisor Password The password prevents unauthorized people from accessing the PC. By default, no password is set for the machine. If an unauthorized person changes the password in the System Setup, you will be unable to access the system. 1 After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to [Security]. 2 When the Security item appears, select [Set Supervisor Password] using the arrow keys, and then press the [Enter] key. 3 When the Create New Password screen appears, enter a password and press the [Enter] key. The password should not exceed 20 characters and should consist of English letters (A - Z), numbers
(0 - 9), and special characters or a combination of them. Setup and Upgrade 211 E N G L S H I 4 When the Confirm New Password screen appears, enter the password once again and press the
[Enter] key. 5 To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10]. 6 When the Save & Reset screen appears, select [Yes] and press the [Enter] key. The PC will restart. TIP With Supervisor Password, you are authorized to set all items in the System Setup and to set [Power on Password]. In case other people also use the PC, it is recommended to set the User Password. 212 Setup and Upgrade 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. E N G L S H I 1 After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to [Security]. 2 When the Security item appears, press the [Enter] button in the [Set User Password] menu. 3 When the Create New Password screen appears, enter a password and press the [Enter] key. The password should not exceed 20 characters and should consist of English letters (A - Z), numbers
(0 - 9), and special characters or a combination of them. 4 When the Confirm New Password screen appears, enter the password once again and press the
[Enter] key. Setup and Upgrade 213 E N G L S H I 5 To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10]. 6 When the Save & Reset screen appears, select [Yes] and press the [Enter] key. The PC will restart. TIP
[User Password] allows only limited access to the items in the System Setup when compared with the items that can be set with [Supervisor Password]. Power on Password Power on Password protects the system by requesting [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password] during boot up. 1 After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to [Security]. 214 Setup and Upgrade E N G L S H I 2 When the Security item appears, set a password for [Set Supervisor Password] or passwords for both [Set Supervisor Password] and [Set User Password]. 3 The popup screen will show up, after selecting [Power on Password] and press [Enter]. Select
[Enabled] and press [Enter] to finish setting the [Power on Password]. Setup and Upgrade 215 Set SSD Password SSD Password is to set a password in the SSD separately from the Supervisor Password. For a model equipped with two SSD devices, the menu name may be displayed as SSD1, SSD2, etc. For a model equipped with two SSD devices, you can set a password for each device. If both passwords are set, the password input window appears twice during the booting process. The password input windows appear according to the [Boot Priority order] in the [Boot] menu. E N G L S H I 1 After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to [Security]. 2 When the Security item appears, select [Set SSD1 Password] using the arrow keys and press the
[Enter] key. 3 When the Create New Password screen appears, enter a password and press the [Enter] key. The password should not exceed 32 characters and should consist of English letters (A - Z), numbers
(0 - 9), and special characters or a combination of them. 4 When the Confirm New Password screen appears, enter the password once again and press the 216 Setup and Upgrade
[Enter] key. E N G L S H I 5 To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10]. 6 When the Save & Reset screen appears, select [Yes] and press the [Enter] key. The PC will restart. CAUTION If you forget SSD Password, you cannot restore the SSD. The replacement of SSD due to a forgotten SSD Password is not covered by the warranty. Setup and Upgrade 217 Changing or Deleting the Password You can delete or change the password only after entering the current password. The model in the example can differ from actual models and is subject to change for performance improvements, without prior notice. E N G L S H I Changing the Password 1 Execute System Setup, enter the password, and click [Enter]. 2 Change the password in the same way as setting one. Deleting the Password 1 Execute System Setup, enter the password, and press [Enter]. 218 Setup and Upgrade E N G L S H I 2 After moving [Security] by using the arrow keys from the setup start screen, click [Set Supervisor Password] and press [Enter]. 3 Type the current password and press [Enter]. 4 When the Create New Password screen appears, press the [Enter] key. 5 When the WARNING screen appears, select [Yes] and press the [Enter] key. Setup and Upgrade 219 E N G L S H I 6 To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10]. 7 When the Save & Reset screen appears, select [Yes] and press the [Enter] key. The PC will restart. Deleting the Password (Set SSD Password) 1 Execute System Setup, enter the password, and press [Enter]. 220 Setup and Upgrade 2 After moving [Security] by using the arrow keys from the setup start screen, click [Set SSD1 Password] and press [Enter]. TIP E N G L S H I For a model equipped with two SSD devices, the menu name may be displayed as SSD1, SSD2, etc. 3 Type the current password and press [Enter]. 4 When the Create New Password screen appears, press the [Enter] key. 5 When the WARNING screen appears, select [Yes] and press the [Enter] key. Setup and Upgrade 221 E N G L S H I 6 To save the changes in the system setup, press [F10]. 7 When the Save & Reset screen appears, select [Yes] and press the [Enter] key. The PC will restart. 222 Setup and Upgrade Restoring the Factory Default Settings E N G L S H I If you have changed the system setup by mistake, you can restore the default settings. The model in the example can differ from actual models and is subject to change for performance improvements, without prior notice. 1 After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to [Exit]. 2 Click [Load Setup Defaults] by using the arrow keys and pressing [Enter]. 3 When the Load Optimized Defaults screen appears, select [Yes] and press the [Enter] key. The settings will be reset to the factory default. 4 To save the changes in system setup, press [F10]. 5 When the Save & Reset screen appears, select [Yes] and press the [Enter] key. The PC will restart. Setup and Upgrade 223 E N G L S H I TIP When you press [F9], you can use [Load Setup Defaults]. 224 Setup and Upgrade Changing the Boot Order E N G L S H I The user can change the boot order according to his or her needs, or select a boot device The model in the example can differ from actual models and is subject to change for performance improvements, without prior notice. 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 the Boot Order 1 Reboot the system and press [F2]. 2 Move to the [Boot] menu when the system setup screen appears. 3 Go to [Boot priority order] and press [F5] or [F6] to change the booting order. Setup and Upgrade 225 E N G L S H I 4 Press the [F10] key, and when the Save & Reset screen appears, select [Yes] and press the
[Enter] key. 5 The changes are saved and the system reboots. 226 Setup and Upgrade Selecting a Booting Device to Use 1 Reboot the system and press [F10]. E N G L S H I 2 When the Select Booting Device screen appears, select the device. 3 Boots using the selected device. Setup and Upgrade 227 Windows 10 Auto Scaling The Windows 10 Auto Scaling feature for user's convenience may partially blur the screen or display some icons and texts larger. Refer to the following information to change the DPI scaling to suit your needs. E N G L S H I 1 Press the [
] button and select the [Settings] menu. TIP Press the [
] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Start menu. 228 Setup and Upgrade 2 Select [System] > [Display]. E N G L S H I 3 Modify the [Change the size of text, apps, and other items] value to change the Auto Scaling settings. Setup and Upgrade 229 E N G L S H I TIP After auto scaling, you may need to restart some apps to apply the new scale and layout. 230 Setup and Upgrade Using Instant Booting Instant Booting allows the system to boot automatically when the notebook PC cover is opened, so that you can use the system without pressing the power button. E N G L S H I 1 Select the [
] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Control Center]. 2 On LG Control Center screen, change the [Instant Booting] setting to [ON]. 3 Shutdown the system and close the notebook PC cover. 4 When the cover is opened, the notebook PC turns on and the system starts to boot automatically. FAQ 231 E N G L S H I FAQ LG Recovery Center RE If booting is impossible due to an error with the system, you can recover the system using LG Recovery Center RE. It is recommended that you create a recovery drive in case a serious error occurs in the system. TIP CAUTION If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the hard disk, the restore function may not work. 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 Once LG Recovery Center RE is started, select a language and press the [Next] button. 232 FAQ E N G L S H I 3 When the cautions and user agreement screen appears, check the [I Agree] button and press the
[Next] button. For recovery, the power adapter must be connected. Connect the system power and then recover the system. 4 When factory reset is complete, press the [Complete] button to restart the system. FAQ 233 E N G L S H I 234 FAQ Using Instant Booting Instant Booting allows the system to boot automatically when the notebook PC cover is opened, so that you can use the system without pressing the power button. E N G L S H I 1 Select the [
] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Control Center]. 2 On LG Control Center screen, change the [Instant Booting] setting to [ON]. 3 Shutdown the system and close the notebook PC cover. 4 When the cover is opened, the notebook PC turns on and the system starts to boot automatically. Windows 10 Auto Scaling The Windows 10 Auto Scaling feature for user's convenience may partially blur the screen or display some icons and texts larger. Refer to the following information to change the DPI scaling to suit your needs. E N G L S H I FAQ 235 1 Press the [
] button and select the [Settings] menu. TIP Press the [
] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Start menu. 236 FAQ 2 Select [System] > [Display]. E N G L S H I 3 Modify the [Change the size of text, apps, and other items] value to change the Auto Scaling settings. FAQ 237 E N G L S H I TIP After auto scaling, you may need to restart some apps to apply the new scale and layout. 238 FAQ Restoring the System If the system has an error, you can use Windows 10's recovery function to recover or restore the system to its initial pre-purchase state. E N G L S H I CAUTION If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the disk, or have arbitrarily installed another operating system, the restore function may not work. To recover the system, the AC adapter must be connected. 1 Click the [
] button and select the [Settings] menu. 2 When the [Settings] screen appears, select [Update & Security]. FAQ 239 E N G L S H I 3 Select the [Recovery] menu and press [Get started] in the Reset this PC menu. 4 If the following option screen appears, select a desired option to proceed with recovery. 240 FAQ E N G L S H I Keep My Files It removes the apps and their settings without loss of personal files. 1 Select [Keep my files]. FAQ 241 E N G L S H I 242 FAQ 2 Check the current settings. E N G L S H I 3 If you need to change the settings, press [Change settings] and press the [Confirm] button. FAQ 243 E N G L S H I 4 Press [Next] to proceed with installation as guided. 244 FAQ E N G L S H I Remove everythings CAUTION Removes all items from the system and restores the system to its initial pre-purchase state. All data is lost during the initialization, so you must backup all critical data in advance. It may take about 5 hours or longer depending on the system conditions. 1 Select [Remove everything]. FAQ 245 E N G L S H I 246 FAQ 2 Check the current settings. E N G L S H I 3 If you need to change the settings, press [Change settings] and press the [Confirm] button. FAQ 247 E N G L S H I 4 Press [Next] to proceed with installation as guided. 248 FAQ E N G L S H I FAQ 249 E N G L S H I Connecting to External Display Connecting to the HDMI Port HDMI is a high-speed multimedia interface that can transfer uncompressed full digital audio and video signals. In some models, DTS Audio may not work when you use HDMI. TIP Ensure the monitor power is off before connecting the external monitor to the PC. Use HDMI to VGA Gender' to connect to VGA port. 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. Hence, there is no need for a separate audio connection. 3 On the PC, press [Fn] + [F7] to display monitor (projector) toggling screen. Select the desired screen output. 250 FAQ TIP E N G L S H I CAUTION Everytime [
] + [P] keys are pressed, the screen output option changes. Release the keys to display the selected screen output. 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 must exit and restart the program to produce sound. FAQ 251 Using a Wired/Wireless Router A wireless / regular router connects several PCs and mobile devices to one internet line and enables the use of internet and the network. A wireless / regular router has to be bought separately. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for instructions. E N G L S H I Connecting a Wireless or Regular Router If one internet line is used with a wired / wireless router and several devices are connected, this may result in a slower connection. In case of a wireless LAN, 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, internet phone, etc.) with a LAN cable to LAN ports 1 to 4 of the router. The number of LAN ports can vary for each router model. 3 Please refer to the manual provided by the router manufacturer for setup of the network and internet. 252 FAQ Wireless LAN E N G L S H I OPTION The wireless network (Wireless LAN) is the network environment that connects a PC with the internet provider or company network through an Access Point (wireless or regular router). Wireless LAN is optional. Hence, it may not be installed in some models. Turning On/Off Airplane Mode Prior to using the wireless LAN, press [Fn] + [F6] to turn off Airplane Mode. Pressing [Fn] + [F6] keys will turn on or off the Airplane Mode. If you are not going to use the product for a while, keep the Airplane Mode turned on to reduce the battery power consumption. Using the Wireless LAN If an Access Point (wired or wireless router) is in the vicinity of the PC, the wireless LAN can easily be accessed. During the search for a wireless network (Wireless LAN), various Access Points may be found according to the location where the PC is used. In case there are no accessible wireless networks (Wireless LAN) near the PC, no Access Points may be found. A password protected Access Point cannot be accessed without the correct password. 1 Press the Action Center [
] icon on the right side of the taskbar. FAQ 253 E N G L S H I 2 Press the [Network] tile to search for a nearby Access Point. 254 FAQ E N G L S H I TIP If Wi-Fi is turned off, press the [Wi-Fi] tile. FAQ 255 E N G L S H I 3 Select the Access Point you want to connect to and press [Connect]. 4 If a connection is established, [Connected] appears below the Access Point name. 256 FAQ E N G L S H I 5 Click the Web Browser icon to check whether the Internet is operating normally. FAQ 257 E N G L S H I Wired LAN Using Wired LAN LAN is the network environment that users can connect to by using a cable to connect to their internet providers or the company's network. LAN is installed with an automatic IP (DHCP) as default value. Please refer to the following instructions for details on setting up an automatic IP (DHCP) or manual IP. 1 Connect the LAN adapter to the USB-C port on the PC. TIP The recommended network cable for the optimal network environment is CAT5 or higher. The network (LAN) cable may be connected when the LAN adapter is used. 2 Connect the wired LAN cable to the LAN port. 258 FAQ E N G L S H I 3 Press the [
] button and select the [Settings] menu. TIP Press the [
] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Start menu. FAQ 259 E N G L S H I 4 Select [Network & Internet] > [Status] > [Change adapter options]. 260 FAQ E N G L S H I 5 Right-click [Ethernet] and select the [Properties] menu. FAQ 261 E N G L S H I 6 Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and then click [Properties]. 262 FAQ E N G L S H I 7 To use an automatic IP(DHCP), select [Obtain an IP address automatically]. If you wish to use a static IP, select [Use the following IP address] to enter the address. Contact the network service provider or administrator to use a static IP. FAQ 263 E N G L S H I 8 Press [OK] to complete the network setup. 9 Click the Web Browser icon to check whether the Internet is operating normally.
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