LG LG15Z96 User manual

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Introduction / Important Safety Precautions
Using LG Easy Guide, LG Troubleshooting
LG Electronics Inc. provides LG Easy Guide (User's Guide) and LG Troubleshooting
(Troubleshooting Guide) to users for their easy and convenient use of the product.
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1Press the [ ] button to display the Start menu.
TIP
Press the [ ] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] to display the Start menu.
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2Select [LG Easy Guide] or [LG Troubleshooting] tile to run it.
TIP
Select the [ ] button > [All Apps] > [LG Software] to run [LG Easy Guide] or [LG
Troubleshooting].
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Information/Precautions Before Using
Before reading LG Easy Guide, first check the following information.
•This LG Easy Guide has been written for the Windows 10 operating system.
•The screen and menu configurations may differ from this manual depending on the
status of the Windows update.
•Representative images are used in LG Easy Guide. Product purchased may differ in
appearance and color.
•LG Easy Guide includes instruction about optional products. There may be information
about products you did not purchase.
•The contents of LG Easy Guide are subject to change without prior notice.
•Use, duplication, or reproduction of any part of LG Easy Guide without prior permission
from LG Electronics Inc. is strictly prohibited.
•LG Electronics Inc. does not provide warranty for data loss. In order to minimize damage
from data loss, please make backup copies of important data.
Safety Precaution Notations
The below symbols are to inform you of dangers and safety concerns that you must be
aware of. Read the symbol-indicated instructions with caution to avoid any possible mishap.
WARNING
Appears in the case of noncompliance with the instruction that may cause serious
physical damage or fatal injuries.
CAUTION
Appears in the case of noncompliance with the instruction that may cause minor damage
to the body or the machine.
Text Notations
The symbols below are used to display information required to use the product. Familiarize
yourself with the instructions marked by the symbols to ensure proper operation of the
product.
TIP
Indicates that the following information is added to help the user utilize the machine more
conveniently.
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The Option symbol indicates that the concerned device is not included in the product
package and thus has to be purchased separately, or the device may not be applied to
the user's machine depending on model type.
Manufacturer and Copyright
Microsoft™,MS™, WinPE™, and Windows®are the registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation™.
Manufacturer and Copyright represent the logo and trademark of the manufacturer, and
bear no relationship to the functions supported by the product.
LG™logo is a registered trademark of LG™Corporation.
SD™logo is a registered trademark of Secure Digital™Corporation.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
in the United States and other countries.
The SuperSpeed USB Trident logo is a registered trademark of USB
Implementers Forum, Inc.
LG Easy Guide may contain undetectable errors despite our dedicated efforts to provide
users with reliable information. We ask for your understanding.
The illustrated figures in LG Easy Guide may differ in appearance with the actual products.
Unauthorized reproduction or duplication of any part of LG Easy Guide is strictly prohibited.
LG Electronics Inc. reserves the right to modify any part of this manual for quality purposes,
without prior notice.
Copyright (C) 2015 LG Electronics Inc. Digitalmate Co., LTD
Country of Origin China
Manufacturer LG Electronics Inc.
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses,
that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and
copyright notices are available for download.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge
covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media,
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shipping and handling) upon email request to [email protected]. This offer is
valid for three (3) years from the date on which you purchased the product.
System Protection Feature
If the system becomes too hot, the system protection feature automatically stops recharging
the battery and switches to hibernate mode or turns the power off.
The PC system may not be reactivated until it cools down enough.
Information on Hard Drive / Memory Capacity
Information on Hard Drive (HDD, SSD, eMMC) Capacity
The hard drive capacity shown by Windows is lower than that stated by the hard drive
manufacturer due to a difference in calculation.
Manufacturer Hard drive manufacturers use a decimal definition of 1 KB = 1,000
Bytes.
100 GB Storage Device (HDD, SSD, eMMC): 100,000 MB /
1,000 Bytes = 100 GB
Windows Windows use the binary definition of 1 KB = 1,024 Bytes.
100 GB Storage Device (HDD, SSD, eMMC): 100,000 MB /
1,024 Bytes = 97.6 GB
RAM Capacity
RAM capacity shown by Windows may be lower than the actual capacity because the PC
uses shared memory for BIOS and the integrated graphics card.
Due to BIOS using shared memory, 1,024 MB RAM may be reported as 1,022 MB or
slightly less.
If the PC has integrated graphics card, 1,024 MB RAM may be reported as 1,022 MB or
less than 1,000 MB.
CMOS Backup Battery
The CMOS backup battery of the main board ensures that the system setup (BIOS) does
not disappear even if the power is disconnected.
The CMOS backup battery is an expendable component.
CMOS backup battery may not be available depending on the model.
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CAUTION
•To replace the CMOS backup battery, visit the LG Electronics Service Center.
•The computer may be damaged if an incompatible battery is used.
•The product warranty is not applied to failure or breakdown caused by willful
damage by the user.
Adjusting Volume (headset and speakers)
Check the volume level before listening to music.
CAUTION
•Before using the headset, check if the volume is too high.
•Do not use the headset too long.
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Important Safety Precautions
Please use the machine in the proper environment to extend the machine's lifespan. Use
the machine in a safe and stable place.
The warranty does not cover any damage resulting from reckless use or use in
undesirable environments.
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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.
Do not place any objects within 15 cm of the PC.
•Lack of ventilation may overheat the PC from inside and put users at risk
of burn injuries.
Do not store or use the PC near a magnetic object (i.e. a bag with a
magnetic object, a diary, a wallet, a memo board, high-powered
speakers, a bracelet, or etc.).
•Otherwise, the storage device (HDD, SSD, eMMC) and the system may
be damaged, and the system may fail to operate properly.
Do not use the PC on a bag with magnetic objects attached to it.
•Otherwise, the storage device and the system may be damaged, and the
system may fail to operate properly.
Operate the product where there is no electromagnetic interference.
•Keep a proper distance between the PC and electronic appliances such
as radios or speakers that generate strong magnetic fields.
•Otherwise, data may be lost from the storage device (HDD, SSD,
eMMC) or the LCD color may be damaged.
Do not connect a key-phone line to a wired LAN port.
•A fire may occur or the product may get damaged.
If the LCD screen is damaged, do not touch LCD with your hands.
•Contact the service center as it may cause an injury.
Do not leave any objects such as a pen between the keypad and the
LCD.
•You might break the LCD by unwittingly closing it with a foreign object
remaining on the pad.
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Do not press or scratch the LCD with a sharp object.
•It may cause impairment.
Ensure the power is off before shutting the LCD.
•The product may catch fire, be broken or deformed due to temperature
rise.
Do not impose excessive force on the LCD screen or drop it.
•You may break the LCD glass panel.
Do not forcibly open the LCD screen with one hand.
•External impact may be inflicted on the machine.
To clean the LCD screen, use designated agents and soft cloth and
rub the screen in one direction.
•Too much force may damage the LCD screen.
When handling PC parts, follow the instructions in the manual.
•Otherwise, the product may get damaged.
Install a vaccine program on your PC and do not download illegal
programs nor access any corruptive web site such as those pushing
pornographic contents.
•The system may be infected and impaired.
Do not insert devices other than designated ones in the ports.
•Otherwise, the product may get damaged.
Do not press Eject while the optical disk drive (CD/DVD/Blu-ray) is
running.
•The data may be lost or the disk may spin out unexpectedly to cause an
injury.
Do not use a damaged optical disc (CD/DVD/Blu-ray).
•It may cause product damage or physical injury.
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Avoid using a wireless LAN connection within the 5 m radius of a
microwave or plasma lamp. If you have to use wireless LAN and a
plasma bulb within the range, do so between channels 11 and 13.
•The transmission rate may drop even if the connection is made.
Turn off the PC if you are not going to use it for an 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
the machine.
Please use parts certified by LG Electronics Inc™.
•Otherwise, a fire or product damage may occur.
Consult our service engineer before you use a peripheral device not
manufactured by LG Electronics Inc.™
•The product may get damaged.
Handle devices and parts of the machine with care.
•The product may get damaged.
Do not drop any part or device of the machine while disassembling it.
•If dropped, it may be damaged and cause an injury.
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.
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•Moisture may cause a glitch or electric shock.
•Please use the machine within the appropriate temperature range (10 °C
to 35 °C) and humidity range (20% RH to 80% RH).
Clean the PC with a proper agent and dry it completely before using it
again.
•If the PC is used while wet, an electric shock or fire may occur.
When lightning flashes in your area, disconnect the power, wired LAN
and other connections.
•An electric shock or fire may occur.
Do not leave a cup or other containers filled with watery substance
near the PC.
•In the case that liquid goes inside the PC, a fire or electric shock may
occur.
If you have dropped or damaged the PC, disconnect the power and
contact the local service center for a safety check.
•If a damaged PC is used continuously, an electric shock or fire may
occur.
Do not put a lit candle or live cigarette on the PC.
•A fire may occur.
If you detect or smell smoke from the PC, stop use immediately and
disconnect the power source before contacting your local service
center.
•A fire may occur.
As the AC adapter can be hot, do not touch it with bare skin while
using it.
•Extended period of exposure may cause burn.
The bottom of the PC gets hot when the system is in operation. Do not
touch or put it on your lap.
•Extended period of exposure may cause burn.
Do not play the PC games excessively.
•Playing a PC game for an extended period of time may cause a mental
disorder. It may also inflict physical impairments on the elderly and
children.
Do not put your finger or an object into PC ports.
•An injury or electric shock may occur.
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Ask one of our engineers to run a safety check after your computer
has been repaired.
•Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may occur.
For minors, we recommend a program that blocks access to illegal or
pornographic web sites.
•Minors' exposure to adult-only contents may inflict psychological
instability or even trauma on them. Take an extra precaution for your
children if the whole family is using this machine.
Keep the machine away from heat-emitting devices such as a heater.
•The product may get deformed or catch on fire.
Prevent children from thrusting their finger into the optical disk drive
(CD/DVD/Blu-ray) tray.
•The finger may be stuck in the tray and injured.
To remove an optical disc (CD/DVD/Blue-ray) from the tray, turn off the
program accessing the disc and wait until the disc drive light is
turned off before pressing the [Eject] button.
•The optical disk spins fast inside the tray and may be ejected from the
tray to cause bodily injury.
Do not block the ventilation hole with any object.
•Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.
Do not leave the machine in a car.
•The battery may cause an explosion or fire.
To upgrade the PC, turn off the system and disconnect the power cord
and battery. If the wired LAN is connected, disconnect the network
cable.
•An electric shock or fire may occur.
When you upgrade the PC, ensure that children will not swallow any
parts including bolts.
•If a child swallowed a nut, he or she may get suffocated.
•In that case, see the doctor immediately.
Do not disassemble or moderate the machine arbitrarily.
•It may cause an electric shock and the customer is not entitled to request
free-of-charge warranty service.
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If you dissemble the PC, connect the power after reassembly is done.
•Any exposed part may give you an electric shock.
Do not put in metal items such as coins, hair pin or other irons or
inflammables such as paper or matches. Especially, ensure that
children will not do so.
•A fire or electric shock may occur.
•If any foreign substance gets in the product, unplug the product and
contact the local service center.
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Product Storage/Transportation Precautions
CAUTION
Before carrying the machine, turn off the power and disconnect
all the cables.
•Otherwise, you may trip over the wire, damaging the PC and
sustaining an injury.
Do not carry the machine with the LCD open.
•Otherwise, the product may get damaged.
Protect the machine from any shock while carrying it.
•System damage or an injury may result.
Carry the product in a bag designed for it.
•Carrying it in another type of bag may result in product damage.
Do not put any heavy object on the PC.
•There is the risk of malfunction. If the object were to fall, it may
cause an injury or damage the machine.
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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 caught on fire due to a
temperature rise.
Do not put any heavy object on the power cable and AC adapter,
and avoid damage from impacts.
•A malfunction or fire may occur.
Do not leave the powered-on PC in a space without enough
ventilation (i.e. bags) for an extended or repeated time.
•The battery may overheat and cause a fire.
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Battery and AC Adapter Precautions
WARNING
When the PC is not used for an extended period of time, keep
the battery level at 50%.
•Do not leave the product with discharged battery for an extended
period of time. It may damage the battery.
Charge the battery only with the provided instrument.
•Otherwise, the battery may be damaged presenting a risk of fire.
Do not throw or disassemble the battery.
•The resulting damage may cause an injury, explosion, or fire.
Use batteries certified and acknowledged by LG Electronics
Inc™.
•Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
Prevent the battery from being in contact with any metallic
object like a car ignition key or a paper clip.
•Otherwise, this may cause damage to the battery, a fire or burn
due to overheat in the battery.
Keep the battery away from heat.
•Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
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Do not short-circuit the battery.
•Otherwise, it may explode.
Do not dispose of a spent or backup (standby) battery
arbitrarily.
•It may explode or cause a fire.
•Disposal methods may differ by country and region. Dispose of
spent batteries in accordance with the laws and safety rules of the
country and region you reside in.
If you find leakage or smell bad odor from the battery, remove
the battery and contact the local service center.
•It may explode or cause a fire.
Do not store in places with temperatures above 60 °C and high
humidity (in cars or saunas).
•It may explode or cause a fire.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children or pets.
•If damaged, it may cause an injury.
Keep the battery from being pierced by a sharp object or
chewed by pets.
•It may explode or cause a fire.
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Do not put the battery in water.
•Otherwise, the battery may be damaged or explode.
Do not use the PC on top of carpet, blanket or bed. Also, do not
put the adapter under the blanket.
•This may cause a malfunction, fire or burn due to overheat in the
PC and adapter.
Read the battery usage precautions carefully before use.
•Keep the battery at the room temperature. Refer to Tips in LG
Easy Guide and Installation Guide to use and store the battery
properly.
Ensure that the power jack linked to the AC adapter and product
is connected firmly.
•Loose connection may cause malfunction 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 electric shock or
fire.
Do not use loose plugs or damaged power cords.
•An electric shock or fire may occur.
Do not touch the power cord with your hands wet.
•Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.
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