LG 15Z90P-N - User Manual

Instruction / Safety Information 5 The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo aretrademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. The SuperSpeed USB Trident logo is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc. LG Easy Guide may con...

6 Instruction / Safety Information 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 manufacturerdue to a difference in calculation. Manufacturer Hard drive manufacturer...

Instruction / Safety Information 7 Important Safety Precautions Please use the machine in the proper environment to extend the machine's lifespan. Use the machinein a safe and stable place. The warranty does not cover any damage resulting from reckless use or use in undesirableenvironments. ENGLISH

8 Instruction / Safety Information Product Installation/Usage Precautions CAUTION Place the machine in a safe place so it does not fall. • If dropped, the machine may be damaged or cause an injury. Use the product in a clean, dust-free environment. • Otherwise, the system may not function properly. ...

10 Instruction / Safety Information Turn off the PC if you are not going to use it for an extended period of time. • It may overheat the battery. Make sure that the memory cover is securely closed before turning on the PC. • Do not use the machine when the memory cover is open. It may damage themach...

Instruction / Safety Information 11 WARNING Dispose of the desiccating agent and plastic wrap properly. • The desiccating agent and plastic wrap may cause suffocation. Do not use the machine in damp places like a laundry room or bathroom. • Moisture may cause a glitch or electric shock. • Please use...

Instruction / Safety Information 13 If you dissemble the PC, connect the power after reassembly is done. • There is a risk of electric shock or product damage, if you touch thedisassembled PC. Do not put in metal items such as coins, hair pin or other irons or inflammables such as paper or matches. ...

14 Instruction / Safety Information WARNING During air travel, follow the directions of flight attendants. • Using the PC during flight may cause an aircraft accident. When leaving the machine in a car, avoid exposure to direct sunlight. • The product may get deformed or catch on fire due to a tempe...

Instruction / Safety Information 15 Battery and AC Adapter Precautions WARNING When the PC is not used for an extended period of time, keep the battery level at about 50 %. • Do not leave the product with discharged battery for an extended period oftime. It may damage the battery. Charge the battery...

16 Instruction / Safety Information • It may explode or cause a fire. • Disposal methods may differ by country and region. Dispose of spent batteriesin accordance with the laws and safety rules of the country and region youreside in. If you find leakage or smell bad odor from the battery, remove the...

Instruction / Safety Information 17 Connect the power plug properly by pushing it to the end. • If a contact failure occurs, it may cause product damage or fire. Do not bend the power cable for AC adapter too much or get stamped by a sharp object. • The wires inside the cable may break and cause ele...

18 Instruction / Safety Information Always keep the AC adapter and power outlet clean. • A fire may occur. Keep children and pets from damaging the power cord. • It may cause a fire or an electric shock. Disconnect the PC completely before cleaning it. • Otherwise, an electric shock or impairment ma...

Instruction / Safety Information 19 • External shocks are inflicted on the machine while disassembling or installing it. • The machine is reset (i.e. restarted) or turned on again after a power outagewhile the storage device is operating. • The PC is infected with a virus, tainting the data irrecove...

20 Instruction / Safety Information ENERGY STAR ® ENERGY STAR ® ENERGY STAR ® Specifications • LG Electronics Inc. participates in ENERGY STAR ® and the energy efficiency of this product complies with the specifications of ENERGY STAR ® . • ENERGY STAR ® is a set of regulations that encourages manuf...

Instruction / Safety Information 21 • Turn off the display: Turns off the screen when you don't use the PC for a set period of time. • Put the computer to sleep: Switches to the Sleep mode when you don't use the PC for a set period of time. ENGLISH

22 Instruction / Safety Information Regulatory Notices ENGLISH

Instruction / Safety Information 59 Product Specifications PC Specifications Display 15.6 inch IPS LCD or Touch LCD The display resolution may differ by model. CPU Intel ® Core ™ i7 / i5 / i3 processor The CPU differs depending on model type and cannot be replaced by theuser. GPU Intel ® Iris ® X e ...

60 Instruction / Safety Information Power Supply and Environments AC Adapter (Free Voltage) Power Rating: Up to 65.0 W Input: AC 100 V to 240 V, 1.6 A 50 / 60 Hz Output: DC 5.0 V, 3.0 A / 9.0 V, 3.0 A / 15.0 V, 3.0 A / 20.0 V, 3.25 A Battery Lithium Ion batteryCharging Hours: 3.0 hours Charging hour...

Using Windows 10 61 Using Windows 10 Start Menu A New Start Menu The Start menu in Windows 10 has been changed so you can use Windows quickly and easily. Press the [ ] button in the lower-left corner of the screen to display the Start menu. TIP Press the [ ] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Star...

Using Windows 10 63 Desktop Apps and Windows Apps The Desktop apps remain unchanged from the previous Windows apps, but Windows apps have beenchanged to include various functions. The Windows apps provide easy-to-use menus according to the window size and a variety ofconvenient functions such as Upd...

64 Using Windows 10 Using Apps Running and Exiting Apps Run apps that were not added to the Start menu or apps that were installed on the system using thefollowing method: 1 Press the [ ] button and select and run the app you want from the app list. TIP Press the [ ] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display...

68 Using Windows 10 4 When prompted to confirm the deletion, click the [Uninstall] button to delete the app. Adding Apps to Start Menu/Taskbar You can add frequently used apps on the Start menu and taskbar for easy and quick access. ENGLISH

70 Using Windows 10 2 Right-click the app you want from the app list, and then click [Pin to Start] or [More] > [Pin to Taskbar] . ENGLISH

Using Windows 10 71 3 The selected app is added to the Start menu or taskbar. ENGLISH

72 Using Windows 10 Toggling and Adding Apps/Desktops In Windows 10, you can toggle the running apps easily and quickly, and add desktops to use them likemultiple PCs. TIP For an app that does not allow multitasking, you may be switched to the desktop where the appwas executed, or you may have an er...

74 Using Windows 10 3 Click the [New Desktop] tile. ENGLISH

Using Windows 10 75 4 [Desktop 1] and [Desktop 2] are created. 5 Select an app in the preview or desktop. ENGLISH

76 Using Windows 10 6 The screen is toggled to the selected app or desktop. ENGLISH

78 Using Windows 10 Using Shortcut Keys Use the shortcut keys to quickly toggle between apps and desktops. Shortcut Keys Description [Alt] + [Tab] Hold down the [Alt] key and press the [Tab] key to view the running apps in the preview.Press [Tab] repeatedly to select the app you wish to switch to an...

Using Windows 10 79 Splitting the App Screen In Windows 10, you can easily adjust window sizes and split windows if necessary. TIP Some apps that cannot adjust the window size do not support the screen split. ENGLISH

80 Using Windows 10 Full Screen 1 Drag and drop an app to the top end of the screen to change the app to the full screen size. ENGLISH

82 Using Windows 10 Screen Split into Two 1 Drag and drop an app to the right end or left end to reduce the size by half. TIP The screen is split according to the guideline. ENGLISH

84 Using Windows 10 2 Select a running app displayed in the preview on the split screen. 3 Drag and drop the app again to a different location to return to its original size. ENGLISH

Using Windows 10 85 Screen Split into Four 1 Drag and drop an app to the left corner to reduce the app to 1/4 size of the screen. TIP The screen is split according to the guideline. ENGLISH

86 Using Windows 10 2 You can use this method to place up to four apps on the screen. 3 Drag and drop the app again to a different location to return to its original size. ENGLISH

Using Windows 10 87 Using the Store You can purchase apps or get free apps from Windows Store. TIP If a local account is being used, a window to switch to a Microsoft account appears while using Windows Store. Follow the instructions on the screen to switch the local account to a Microsoft account. ...

Using Windows 10 89 Switching to Tablet Mode You can easily switch to the tablet mode on a PC that supports the screen touch function. TIP On a PC without the screen touch function, the tablet mode does not appear in the Action Center. 1 Press the Action Center [ ] icon on the right side of the task...

90 Using Windows 10 2 Select [Tablet Mode] to switch Windows to tablet mode. 3 Select [Tablet Mode] again to deactivate the mode. ENGLISH

Using Windows 10 91 Unlocking the Screen If the PC is not used for an extended period, it goes into a locked state. When the PC is used again, a lock screen appears for security purposes and may be unlocked by usingthe following method. 1 From the lock screen, press any key on the keyboard or drag u...

92 Using Windows 10 Setting the PC Windows 10 supports various functions so that the user can change the PC setting easily and quickly. Using Action Center You can use the Action Center to easily change the settings for display, media connection and networksettings. The functions supported by the Ac...

Using Windows 10 93 2 Change the PC settings as needed. TIP If the tile does not appear, press the [Expand] menu. CAUTION Using the Reader Mode and the Night light at the same time can cause color distortion. If color distortion occurs, deactivate the Reader Mode or the Night light . ENGLISH

94 Using Windows 10 3 To change the detailed settings of the PC, press the [All Settings] tile. ENGLISH

Using Windows 10 95 Using the Start Menu 1 Press the [ ] button and select the [Settings] menu. ENGLISH

Using Windows 10 97 Windows Shutdown Option In Windows 10, you can use the Windows shutdown option by following these steps: 1 Click the [ ] button and select the [Power] menu. TIP Press the [ ] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Start menu. 2 Select a Windows shutdown option. TIP On the Desktop s...

98 Using the PC Using the PC Using an AC Adapter and a Battery Connect the AC adapter to power and charge the product. TIP The power cable and the AC adapter type may differ per model type and country and thereis no difference in functionality. This product has a built-in battery pack. The internal ...

Using the PC 99 WARNING Please use an AC adapter certified by LG Electronics Inc. • Uncertified batteries may explode. • It may cause a problem in battery charging or system operation. When you use an AC adapter, follow the below directions. • 140 °F or more high-humidity spaces, for example, inside...

100 Using the PC 2 Open the LCD 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

102 Using the PC TIP When the PC is not to be used for a long period of time, refer to the following: • Check the battery charge level on a regular basis and keep it at 50 %. This allows you toextend the battery life. • If the battery is left fully charged for an extended period of time, the battery...

Using the PC 103 Operation Status Lamps 1 AC Adapter Lamp • On: The AC adapter is connected. • Off: The AC adapter is not connected. If you try to turn on the system that has entered the Hibernate mode or been turned offafter a low-battery alarm, the system will not be turned on but the lamp will bl...

104 Using the PC Keyboard The keyboard allows the user to input data or give commands. The keyboard may differ in appearance and color depending on your country. CAUTION • Spilling a watery substance like coffee or juice on the keyboard may cause a fault,malfunction, or electric shock. • Some of the...

Using the PC 105 Fn + F8 Switches the Keyboard Backlight Mode. Fn + F9 Switching to Reader Mode . Fn + F10 Mute Fn + F11 Turns down the volume. Fn + F12 Turns up the volume. Fn + Prt Sc Works as the Scroll Lock [Scr Lk] key. Fn + S Runs the mode defined in Windows Sleep Mode . (Example: Standby Mode...

106 Using the PC Keyboard Backlight You can set the Keyboard Backlight function to use the product in a dark environment. The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice. OPTION This only applies to the products that have the Keyboard Backlight function. Configuring Keyboard Backlight ...

Using the PC 107 3 In the Keyboard Backlight option, set the keyboard lighting and off time. ENGLISH

108 Using the PC Adjusting Screen Brightness and Volume LG PC allows you to use the hot keys to easily adjust the screen brightness and volume. TIP According to the model type, a button for volume control (mute, volume up / down, DTS, etc.)may be available. Function Hot Keys Description ScreenBright...

Using the PC 109 Hearing Protection Feature The product is equipped with a hearing protection feature to protect your ears from pressurized soundwhile using earphones or headphones. The feature is set to off by default and can be manually turned on as follows: 1 Click [ ] button > [Realtek Audio ...

110 Using the PC 2 Connect an earphone or headphone and select the [Headphones] menu. 3 Set [Ear Protection] to [On] to activate the hearing protection feature. TIP A warning message will be displayed if the volume is high while this feature is on. ENGLISH

Using the PC 111 Using the Touchpad The built-in touchpad provides the same functionality as an external mouse. You can use the touchpadand USB mouse simultaneously. 1 Touchpad • Moves the cursor. 2 Left button • Use to select or execute programs. 3 Right button • Functions as the right button of a ...

112 Using the PC TIP The scroll function is provided as a gesture. Please refer to the Touchpad Gesture section of thisdocument. Precautions for Using the Touchpad • If you are using a touchpad, use the area marked with a red line shown below. Touching anedge or border of the touchpad may not work. ...

114 Using the PC CAUTION Notes on Using the Touchpad • Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the pad nor peel the cover. It may cause animpairment. • Do not place more than one finger, and do not use while wearing a glove or when thehand is wet. The Touchpad will not work properly. Oil or dirt ...

Using the PC 115 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.) ClickLock When activated, this feature allows you to d...

Using the PC 119 6 Press the left button of the touchpad and release it to change the button into the pressed state. 7 Move on the touchpad to use the drag/scroll feature. 8 Press the left mouse button to turn off the ClickLock. Touchpad Gesture The touchpad gesture feature allows you to use Windows...

Using the PC 121 Setting Touchpad You can change the touchpad features or enable/disable the gesture feature. The figures herein may differ by language selection and are subject to change without priornotice. 1 Click the [ ] button and select the [Settings] menu. TIP Press the [ ] key or [Ctrl] + [E...

Using the PC 123 Using Touch Panel Use the touch panel for a faster and more convenient use of the PC. All gestures provided by Windows10 can be used. For more details about the Windows 10 gestures, refer to Windows help. OPTION This applies only to models equipped with a touch panel. Basic Usage 1 ...

124 Using the PC 2 Touching Twice: Touch the panel twice to use as double-click. 3 Drag: After touching the start point, finger movement can be used instead of the mouse. ENGLISH

Using the PC 125 4 Touching Longer: Touch the panel for a longer time to use as right mouse button. Using the Touch Keyboard 1 RIght-click the task bar and select [Show touch keyboard button] . ENGLISH

Using the PC 127 Connecting to External Display Connecting to the HDMI Port HDMI is a multimedia interface that can integrate and transmit video and audio 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 ...

Using the PC 129 Connecting to Wireless Display The wireless display feature connects the PC screen and sound to a display (TV, projector, etc.). OPTION • To use the wireless display feature, the display device must support this feature. • To connect to the display device that does not support wirel...

130 Using the PC 2 When the Action Center screen appears, press the [Connect] tile. TIP If the tile does not appear, press the [Expand] menu. ENGLISH

Using the PC 131 3 Search for wireless display devices in the proximity. 4 Once the wireless display device is connected, it outputs the PC screen and its sound. ENGLISH

132 Using the PC Connecting an External USB-C ™ (Thunderbolt ™ ) Device The USB-C ™ port mounted on this product supports USB 4.0 Gen 3x2 standards. Use the USB-C ™ port to connect USB devices or to output a screen to an external display. TIP The names of USB versions have changed from USB 3.0 (or U...

134 Using the PC 3 Enable [Change sharing options for different network profiles] and save the changes. 4 Use the Thunderbolt ™ cable to connect two notebook PCs. ENGLISH

Using the PC 135 5 A while later, an icon of the connected computer appears on the desktops of the two notebookPCs. 6 Double-click the connected computer icon to open the authentication screen. 7 Input the user name and password to connect to the other PC. TIP If there is no shared folder in the con...

138 Using the PC Bluetooth 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 devi...

Using the PC 141 4 Select a device to connect to. 5 Complete the Bluetooth connection as directed. ENGLISH

142 Using the PC Wired LAN LAN is the network environment that users can connect to by using a cable to connect to theirinternet providers or the company's network. Using Wired LAN LAN is installed with an automatic IP (DHCP) as default value. Please refer to the following instructions for details o...

Using the PC 143 2 Connect the wired LAN cable to the LAN port. ENGLISH

146 Using the PC 5 Right-click [Ethernet] and select the [Properties] menu. ENGLISH

148 Using the PC 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 se...

Using the PC 149 Wireless LAN The wireless network (Wireless LAN) is the network environment that connects a PC with the internetprovider or company network through an Access Point (wireless or regular router). Turning On/Off Airplane Mode Prior to using the wireless LAN, press [Fn] + [F6] to turn o...

150 Using the PC 2 Press the [Network] tile to search for a nearby Access Point. TIP If Wi-Fi is turned off, press the [Wi-Fi] tile. ENGLISH

Using the PC 151 3 Select the Access Point you want to connect to and press [Connect]. ENGLISH

Using the PC 153 Using a Wired/Wireless Router A wireless / regular router connects several PCs and mobile devices to one internet line and enablesthe use of internet and the network. A wireless / regular router has to be bought separately. Refer to the manual provided by themanufacturer for instruc...

154 Using the PC UFS/Micro SD Slot Checking Available Memory Card This model supports UFS and Micro SD memory cards. • Directly applicable memory cards Mounting and Using Memory Card This product supports one UFS/Micro SD slot. Make sure that the insertion direction of the memory card is correct and...

Using the PC 155 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 theFormat window appears, press...

156 Using Software Using Software LG Control Center LG Control Center allows you to easily change the settings of your PC according to your needs. TIP The menus displayed in LG Control Center and its supported functions may differ depending on the model. Please update the program to the latest versi...

Using Software 157 3 System Settings: Sets the device settings such as the screen brightness, sound, and external display. 4 Power Management: Sets the USB-C ™ charging function, battery status and battery life extension function. 5 Windows Security: Sets User Account Control settings and Firewall s...

158 Using Software 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.) 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 ...

Using Software 159 Power Management Screen You can check or change the settings related to PC USB-C ™ port or battery. 1 Set USB-C ™ 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. 2 Battery State: Allows you to measure...

160 Using Software 1 User Account Control Settings: Allows you to change the User Account Control settings in Windows. 2 Firewall: Turns on/off the Windows firewall. (It may not work if other vaccine software is installed in the PC.) FAQ Q: Battery status displays “ Warning ” . • The battery is a co...

Using Software 161 LG Update Center LG Update Center allows you to install various PC drivers, applications easily. TIP It may not work properly depending on user preferences (security tools, etc.) and the networkstatus. You can use the LG Update Center to quickly install the latest drivers, or rein...

162 Using Software 4 All List: Displays and installs all required items for the system. 5 Notification Setting: Sets up notifications for online updates for installed items. Required Update You can install essential updates and drivers that are necessary for the system. 1 Select the [Required Update...

Using Software 163 2 When the Required Update list appears, select the updates to install and press the [Installation] button. TIP All items are selected by default. All List You can install all updates and drivers that can be installed in the system. ENGLISH

Using Software 165 2 Select the updates to install and press the [Installation] button. TIP All items are selected by default. Notification Setting You can check the critical updates to set whether to display the notifications for update installation. TIP The Auto Update Search function is set to [O...

Using Software 167 3 Set the [Cycle]. 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 instal...

168 Using Software LG Reader Mode 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. Using LG Reader Mode CAUTION Using the Reader Mode and the Night light at the same time can cause color distortion. ...

170 Using Software 2 If you select the [Reader Mode On] menu item, the PC screen switches to Reader Mode . TIP Select [Reader Mode Off] to turn off the reader mode . ENGLISH

Using Software 171 Using Advanced Settings 1 Click the icon [ ] on the right of the taskbar and select the [Advanced Settings] menu item. TIP The [Advanced Settings] menu is activated when Reader Mode is on. 2 The [Advanced Settings] windows appears. ENGLISH

172 Using Software 1 System Brightness: System brightness can be adjusted. 2 Color Adjustment: Color and its brightness, contrast and gamma can be adjusted. 3 Reset: Settings are reset to the default settings. ENGLISH

Using Software 173 DTS:X Ultra 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. Running DTS:X Ultra 1 Press the [ ] button to...

174 Using Software 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 pla...

Using Software 175 Virtoo by LG Virtoo by LG is software that allows you to connect your smartphone and PC to check your phone ’ s notifications, make phone calls, send and receive text messages, use media, use mirroring, etc. on yourPC. TIP If Virtoo by LG is not installed, connect to the Microsoft...

176 Using Software 2 Once Virtoo by LG is executed, agree to the terms and conditions and the privacy policy and click the [Get Started] button. 3 Select [Android] or [iPhone] and then click the [Next] button. ENGLISH

Using Software 177 4 Follow the instructions to connect your smartphone and PC. • Android • iPhone ENGLISH

180 Using Software Virtoo by LG Tour 1 Notifications: You can check your phone's notifications on the Virtoo by LG app screen. 2 Phone: Allows you to browse the contacts stored in your smartphone and send text or make a phone call to the contacts. 3 Messages: Allows you to send and receive text mess...

Using Software 181 TIP You can adjust the window size of the Virtoo by LG app on the PC. Sharing Media Files (Photos, Videos, Music, Docs) TIP Only one file can be transferred at a time and it may take a while if the file is big. If you want to use the Share Media/File function on your iPhone, you n...

182 Using Software 1 Drag and drop the files to share from your PC to the Media screen. TIP Android: Files sent to the smartphone are classified according to file types and stored in [Internal Storage] > [Virtoo by LG] > Images / Videos / Audio / Other folder. iPhone: Files sent to the smartph...

Using Software 183 1 Select file to share from the Media screen. 2 Once the files are ready to be sent, a green circle [ ] appears above the selected files. ENGLISH

184 Using Software 3 You can check the files that are ready to be sent, or drag and save them to a desired location onthe PC. File Sharing with Mirroring The mirroring must be enabled to use the file sharing feature. TIP Only Android smartphones support the file sharing feature through mirroring. On...

Using Software 185 1 Drag the files to share to the mirroring screen from your PC. 2 Click the [Copy to Phone] button to store the file(s) on your smartphone or click another app iconto share the file(s) on the app. Storing Smartphone Files on Your PC ENGLISH

Using Software 187 Virtoo by LG Update Some functions may not work properly if the version of an app installed on your PC or mobile device(Android or iPhone) is out of date. You can update your PC and mobile device as below: Please initialize your app after it is updated. • PC app: In Microsoft Stor...

188 Using Software LG Power Manager LG Power Manager allows you to configure the power settings according to the usage environment to manage the battery efficiently. TIP 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 ...

Using Software 189 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...

190 Using Software 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. ENGLISH

Using Software 191 Set custom Hot Keys Set Custom Hot Keys helps users quickly access the desired app or website. TIP Set Custom Hot Keys is available only if LG On Screen Display 3 is installed. LG On Screen Display 3 may be installed through LG Update Center . Some abnormal program files (exe) and...

192 Using Software Setting Hot Keys TIP Hot keys can be set from 1 to 5, and the [Fn] + [S] Sleep Mode cannot be changed. ENGLISH

Using Software 193 1 On the Hot Keys Settings List, tap the navigation icon [ ] or Internet icon [ ] to register the desired app or Internet address. TIP After selecting the app-running file, right-click the mouse and use the [Add this program toa shortcut key] menu to register the app quickly. ENGL...

Restoring the System 197 Restoring the System Restoring the System If the system has an error, you can use Windows 10's recovery function to recover or restore thesystem to its initial pre-purchase state. CAUTION If you have deleted the restoration data in the protected area of the disk, or have arb...

198 Restoring the System 2 When the [Settings] screen appears, select [Update & Security]. 3 Select the [Recovery] menu and press [Get started] in the Reset this PC menu. ENGLISH

Restoring the System 199 4 If the following option screen appears, select a desired option to proceed with recovery. Keep My Files It removes the apps and their settings without loss of personal files. ENGLISH

Restoring the System 201 2 Select How to Reinstall Windows. TIP If the PC is not connected to the Internet, the screen for selecting Windows installationmethod does not appear. [Cloud download] is a menu for downloading Windows from Microsoft Cloud Server and reinstalling it. The required time may v...

206 Setup and Upgrade Setup and Upgrade Installing the Driver The figures herein may differ by language selection and are subject to change without priornotice. Using LG Update Center to install the Driver 1 Select the [ ] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Update Center] . 2 Select [Required Upda...

Setup and Upgrade 207 How to Download LG Update Center You can install LG Update Center by downloading it from the LG Electronics Website (www.lg.com). ENGLISH

208 Setup and Upgrade 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, memorycapacity, and hard disk capacity and type. You setup the syste...

Setup and Upgrade 209 1 Reboot the system and press [F2]. 2 In a few moments, the system setup screen appears. ENGLISH

210 Setup and Upgrade Keys Used in System Setup Keys Function Enter Selects the current item. Esc To deselect the current item or to move to the previous screen. ▲ , ▼ , ◄ , ► (Arrow keys) Moves the cursor up, down, left, and right. +, — Increases or decreases the item value. F10 Saves the new setti...

Setup and Upgrade 211 Setting the Password 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 f...

212 Setup and Upgrade 3 When the Set Supervisor Password setting screen appears, enter the password and press the [Enter] key. The password should not exceed 12 characters and should consist of English letters (A- Z), numbers (0 - 9), and special characters or a combination of them. 4 When the Notic...

Setup and Upgrade 213 TIP • With Supervisor Password , you are authorized to set all items in the System Setup and to set Password on boot . In case other people also use the PC, it is recommended to set the Set User Password . Set User Password The password set by the Set User Password process is l...

214 Setup and Upgrade 3 When the Set User Password setting screen appears, enter the password and press the [Enter] key. The password should not exceed 12 characters and should consist of English letters (A - Z),numbers (0 - 9), and special characters or a combination of them. 4 When the Notice scre...

Setup and Upgrade 215 TIP • [User Password] allows limited access to the items in the System Setup compared to the [Supervisor Password] item. Password on boot Password on boot protects the system by requesting [Set Supervisor Password] or [Set User Password] during boot up. 1 After opening the syst...

216 Setup and Upgrade 3 The popup screen will show up, after selecting [Password on boot] and press [Enter]. After selecting [Enabled] and press [Enter], [Password on boot] will be complete. Set NVMe ™ Password / SSD Password TIP Some models installed with NVMe ™ may not support the password setting...

Setup and Upgrade 217 2 When the Security item appears, select [Set NVME1 Password] using the arrow keys and press the [Enter] key. 3 When the Password Setting screen appears, enter a password and press the [Enter] key. The password should not exceed 12 characters and should consist of English lette...

Setup and Upgrade 219 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 performanceimprovements, without prior notice. Changing the Password 1 Execute S...

220 Setup and Upgrade 2 After moving [Security] by using the arrow keys from the setup start screen, click [Set Supervisor Password] and press [Enter]. 3 When the Set Supervisor Password setting screen appears, enter the current password in [Enter Current Password] . ENGLISH

222 Setup and Upgrade Deleting the Password (Set NVMe ™ Password / SSD Password) 1 Execute System Setup, enter the password, and press [Enter]. 2 After moving [Security] by using the arrow keys from the setup start screen, click [Set NVME1 Password] and press [Enter]. TIP Depending on the model, the...

Setup and Upgrade 225 Restoring the Factory Default Settings 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 performanceimprovements, without prior notice. 1 After opening the s...

Setup and Upgrade 227 Changing the Boot Order 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 performanceimprovements, without prior notice. TIP To use the system setup (F2),...

228 Setup and Upgrade 3 Go to [Boot Priority Order] and press [F5] or [F6] to change the booting order. 4 Press the [F10] key, and when the Setup Confirmation screen appears, select [Yes] and press the [Enter] key. 5 The changes are saved and the system reboots. ENGLISH

Setup and Upgrade 229 Selecting a Booting Device to Use 1 Reboot the system and press [F10]. 2 When the Select Booting Device screen appears, select the device. ENGLISH

230 Setup and Upgrade 3 Boots using the selected device. ENGLISH

Setup and Upgrade 231 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. 1 Press the [ ] button and select the [Setti...

Setup and Upgrade 233 3 Modify the [Change the size of text, apps, and other items] value to change the Auto Scaling settings. TIP After auto scaling, you may need to restart some apps to apply the new scale and layout. ENGLISH

234 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. 1 Select the [ ] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Control Center] . 2 On the LG Control Cent...

Setup and Upgrade 235 3 Set [Instant Booting] to [ON] . 4 Shutdown the system and close the notebook PC cover. 5 When the cover is opened, the notebook PC turns on and the system starts to boot automatically. ENGLISH