LG P430 Series User manual

User Guide
Config Name: P430 Series
Some of the components may look different from the picture.

1.Important notice for user

4 Important notice for user
1-1. Read this carefully before using the Notebook PC.
X Regulatory Notices
X How to protect the human body from the hazardous RF energy exposure.
We recommend that the human body should be kept off at least 15 mm from the external antenna plug-
in-radio-card or the internal antenna located in screen section during the operation or moving.
X Energy Star
Energy Star Compliance
As an Energy Star partner, LG has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with electronic equipment manufacturers to promote
energy-efficient products.
Reducing energy consumption of products saves money and helps conserve valuable resources.
This computer is shipped with power management enabled with the computer set to sleep after 20 mi-
nutes of user inactivity.
To wake your computer, click the mouse or touchpad button or press any key on the keyboard.
Using Wake on LAN
1. Select Start > Computer > Control Panel > View by > Small icons > Device Mana-
ger > Network and Adapter.
2. Right-click the LAN card and select [Properties].
3. When the LAN card properties window is displayed, go to the Power Management
tab, check the “You can exit the standby mode using this device" menu and click
[OK].

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X Using LG Intelligent Update
To install a driver or application, use LG Intelligent Update provided by LG Electronics.
LG Intelligent Update comes preinstalled in your system. You can also download the application from the web-
site "www.lg.com".
1. Guides you to configure the optimal environment for the system.
2. Provides you with an overview before use.

6 Important notice for user
X Using Ez User's Guide/Ez Troubleshooting
For more convenient use of the machine, we provide you Ez User's Guide/Ez Troubleshooting.
Click Help button and refer to Tour to learn how to use Ez User's Guide and Ez Troubleshooting.
1. Table of Contents
2. Home
3. Help: Helps you to find the answers to your questions and solve problems.
X Ez User's Guide
Thank you for purchasing the LG Electronics product.
This machine is built on cutting-edge technology and has been tested reliably.
For the sake of convenient use, please read this manual in advance.
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.

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Microsoft, MS, WinPE, and Windows are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM, IBM Personal Computer, PS/2, and PC AT are the registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
Copyright (C) 2010, LG Electronics Inc., DigitalMate Co., Ltd.
Please be understanding that this manual may contain incorrect parts despite our dedicated efforts to
Appears in the case of noncompliance with the instruction that may cause
serious physical damage or fatal injuries.
Appears in the case of noncompliance with the instruction that may cause
minor damage to the body or the machine.
Tip Indicates that the following information is added to help the user utilize the
machine more conveniently.
Optional The Optional 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.
LG logo is a registered trademark of LG Corporation.
SONY logo and Memory Stick are the registered trademarks of SONY Corporation.
Transcend logo is a registered trademark of Transcend Corporation.
SD logo is a registered trademark of Secure Digital Corporation.
xD logo is a registered trademark of FUJIFILM Co., ltd.
and is a trademark of SRS Labs, inc..
WOW HD and TruSurround HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS La-
bs, inc..

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perfect it.
The examplified figures in this manual may not exactly the same as the real products.
LG Electronics Inc. has rights to modify any part of this manual for the better without prior notice.
Unauthorized reproduction or duplication of any part of this manual is strictly prohibited.
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: Tech-Front(Shanghai)Computer Co., LTD
Company Identifier: LGE
X Ez User's Guide Tour
1. Toolbar
Hide/Show: Hide or show the navigation window.
Previous: Displays the previous page in the order of Table of Contents.
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Home: Displays the Home page.
Print: Prints the current page.
Option: Displays options.
Help: Mostly used for touring this guide.
2. Navigation Bar
Index: Displays a categorized list of subjects.
Search: Allows users to type key words and search manually.
3. Description Pane

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Displays the explanation of the selected item.
X When using the computer, sit in the good posture as shown below.
1. Do not have light directly reflected on the monitor.
2. Set the upper part of the screen to be on the even level with or slightly lower level than your eyes.
3. Adjust the screen while avoiding illuminated reflection.
4. Stretch the neck and back straight.
5. Keep the hands, wrists, and arms horizontally.
6. Adjust the chair to set the hands and arms properly for the keyboard.
X Adjusting volume (headset and speakers)
Check the volume before listening to music.
■Long time use of computer may cause physical fatigue.
■A 10 minutes break after 50 minute use is desirable. Avoid using the computer more
than 2 hours a day.
■Take a rest regularly and stretch your body.

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X System Protection Feature
If the system becomes too hot, the system protection feature automatically stops battery recharging and
switches the power mode to Maximum Power Saving or OFF.
The system may not be reactivated until it cools down enough.
■Before using the headset, check if the volume is too high.
■Do not use the headset too long.
■A headphone that has a resistance higher than 20 can cause electromag-
netic interference. Therefore, we recommend you to use a headphone that
has a resistance less than 20 .

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1-2. Important safety information
Please avoid any undesirable environmental factor that shortens the machine's life span. Use the ma-
chine in a safe and stable place.
The warranty does not cover any damage resulting from reckless use or use in undesirable environments.
X Using 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 impairment may cause an injury, explosion, or fire.
Use batteries certified and acknowledged by LG Electronic Inc.
Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
Prevent the battery from being contact with any metallic object like a car ignition
key or a paper clip.
Otherwise, the battery may be overheated to be damaged resulting in a fire or an injury.
Keep the battery away from heat.
Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
Do not short-circuit the battery.
Otherwise, it may explode.