LG NTLU20 User manual

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User’s guide
Thank you for using the LG product.
LG has manufactured and tested this product to provide you with a reliable computing
environment.
Please read this manual carefully before using the computer.
The following signs call attention to features and operations that may be dangerous to
the user. Follow the instruction closely to reduce the risk of physical harm or damage
to the equipment.
Danger:Not following the instruction will result in immediate death or
serious injury.
Warning: Not following the instruction could result in death or serious
injury.
Caution: Not following the instruction could result in minor or moderate
injury and/or damage to the product.
Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
is a trademark of LG.
Copyright 2003 LG Electronics, Inc., DigitalMate Co., Ltd.
Information in this manual may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
Images in this manual are for illustrative purposes only and may be different from the
actual product.
LG reserves the rights to make improvements and/or changes to the product without
notice.
Reproducing any or all of the information contained in this publication without written
permission is prohibited.
Your computer complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country
or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.

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Important Safety Instructions
These safety instructions will ensure many years of safe enjoyment from the product.
Set up your computer on a flat, stable surface. (LG is not responsible for the problems
and damages caused by incorrect use of the computer in an unsafe environment.)
Selecting a place to work
Warning
Do not operate your computer near water; for example, in a bathroom or near a
swimming pool.
The computer may not function correctly, and there is the risk of electric shock.
Operate the computer within a temperature range of 50 to 95 degrees F (10 to
35 degrees C) and 20 to 80% of relative humidity.
Safely dispose of the packing materials, such as desiccant and plastic bags.
Children may swallow desiccant or suffocate from plastic bags.
Caution
Keep your computing environment clean and free of dust.
There is a risk of dysfunction to the computer.
Keep your computer away from electromagnetic fields.
Exposure to the electromagnetic field may result in loss of data in the hard disk
drive and/or damage to the LCD.
Do not block the fan louvers and leave enough space around the computer for
ventilation. The computer may overheat and result in fire or injuries.

Using the battery pack
Warning
Use only a battery pack recommended by LG.
Using a battery pack of a different type may result in explosion.
Keep metallic objects, such as keys and clips, away from the battery pack.
Objects that conduct electricity can short-circuit the battery pack and result in
fire and/or injuries.
Keep the battery pack away from heat.
There is a risk of explosion or fire.
Do not short-circuit battery terminals.
There is a risk of explosion.
Do not subject the battery pack to temperatures above 140 degrees F (60
degrees C).
There is a risk of explosion or fire.
Keep the battery pack away from children and/or pet.
There is a risk of injury and damage to the battery pack.
Do not put the battery pack in the water.
There is a risk of fire or damage to the batter pack.
Be cautious when handling the keen part of the battery pack hook.
It may hurt you.
Lock the Notebook locker at the bottom surface.
There is a risk of battery damage.
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Replacing and disposing of the backup (standby) battery
Warning
If the backup battery is incorrectly replace, there is danger of explosion.
The lithium batterry contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled
or disposed of.
Replace only with a battery of the same type.
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Connecting to an AC power source
Warning
Do not use loose or damaged power plugs.
There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
Use properly grounded outlet.
Connecting the computer to an outlet without proper grounding may result in
electric shock and damages to your computer.
Do not touch or grab the power plug with wet hands.
There is a risk of electric shock.
Hold the plug body when removing the power cord from an outlet.
There is a risk of fire and damages to the computer.
Use your computer at the proper voltage/current level indicated.
Supplying improper levels of voltage/current may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or damage to the computer.
If you hear a noise from the power cord or outlet, unplug the power cord
immediately, and contact the customer service for help.
There is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Make sure the power plug fits snugly into the electrical outlet.
Loose fit may result in fire.
Do not bend or place a heavy object on top of the power cord. Keep the children
and pets from damaging the power cord.
Damaged power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
Keep the power cord and plug clean and free of dust.
There is a risk of fire.
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If an object or liquid enters the computer or an adapter, remove power cord,
battery, and any other cables from the computer, and contact the customer
service for help.
There is a risk of an electric shock, fire, or damage to the computer.
Before cleaning the computer, disconnect the power cord, battery, and any other
cables from the computer.
There is a risk of electric shock or damage to the computer.
Using the computer
Warning
For cleaning your computer, use mild detergent or computer cleaning products.
Be sure to dry completely before using the computer.
Using the computer without completely drying it may result in electric shock or
fire.
During a lightning storm, disconnect the power cord, telephone line, and LAN
cable from the computer.
There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
Do not place water, chemicals, or liquid of any kind on the computer.
Liquid of any kind entering inside the computer may result in an electric shock,
fire, or damage to the computer.
Do not connect the modem directly to a multi-line telephone.
There is a risk of fire or damage to the computer.
If you drop your computer, remove the power cord and battery pack, and then
contact the customer service for check up.
There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

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Do not place a burning candle or cigarette on the computer.
There is a risk of fire.
If you see or smell smoke from the computer or adapter, turn off the computer,
remove the power cord, and then contact the customer service for help.
There is a risk of fire.
The LCD monitor’s fluorescent lamp include hydrargyrum.
Avoid direct contact with liquid from the broken LCD. If it spills into eyes or the
other parts of your body, wash it out several times with clean water. If you feel
something different, contact a doctor or a health administrator immediately.
Using the computer
Caution
Do not place an object, such as a pen or clip, on the keyboard.
If you close the LCD cover with an object on the keyboard, you may damage or
break the LCD.
Do not touch or scratch the LCD with sharp objects.
The LCD may be damaged.
Be sure to turn off the computer before closing the LCD cover.
The computer may overheat, and be damaged or deformed.
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD.
LCD is made of glass, and an excessive force can break the LCD.
Follow the instructions in the user's guide.
There is a risk of damage to the computer.
Do not place objects into the PC Card slot.
There is the risk of electric shock or injury.

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Upon completion of any service or repairs, ask service technician to perform
safety checks.
Ignoring safety checks may result in electric shock or fire.
Use the Wireless LAN at least 5m away from a microwave oven or plasma lamp.
When using the Wireless LAN near a plasma lamp, use the channel 11, 12, or 13.
the connection may be unavailable or slow.
Keep the computer away from heat. The computer may deform and there is the
risk of fire.
When attaching an external device, make sure the connector from the device
and the port on the computer are of the same type.
There is a risk of damage to the computer.
Do not insert a damaged CD-ROM or floppy disk.
There is a risk of damage to the computer.

Upgrading the computer
Warning
Before disassembling the computer for upgraing purposes, turn off the power
and remove the power cord, phone line, and battery pack.
There is the risk of electric shock or fire. If you need to open the computer
cover, contact the customer service for help.
Keep screws and other small parts away from children.
Children may choke on a screw or other small part. If a child swallows a small
part, receive a medical care.
Upgrading the computer
Caution
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the computer without consulting
customer service.
There is a risk of electric shock.
Replace only with the parts approved by LG.
There is a risk of fire and damage to the computer.
Consult with the customer service before connecting and using the computer
with any non-LG product.
There is a risk of damage to the computer.
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Carrying and storing the computer
Caution
Before moving the computer, turn the power off and remove all the cables.
You may trip over the loose cables and fall.
When traveling on an airplane, follow the instruction by flight attendant.
Using the computer on an airplane may result in an airline accident.
Do not travel with LCD monitor open.
Do not expose your computer to the direct sunlight in a closed area such as
inside a car.
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures may deform the computer and also
result in fire.
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