corresponding windows are displayed on the desktop. Click a window in the Preview to open the window. 2. Preview My Computer/Windows Explorer ▶ Convenient Features of Windows 7 Windows 7 is designed to help you use frequently used functions more easily. Utilize the following features to use your system more efficiently. 1. Minimize Unnecessary Windows(Aero Shake): Click and shake the title bar of the window you want to use to minimize other windows to the task bar.
※ If you want to display the windows again, click and shake the title bar of the open window again. 2. Switch Window Mode Quickly: Click the title bar of a window and drag it to the top of the screen to maximize it. Click the title bar of a window and drag it to the bottom of the screen to minimize it. 3. Auto-align Two Windows: Click the title bar of one of the two windows you want to use and drag it to the rightmost or leftmost side of the screen to make the window occupy one half of the screen.
▶ Changing User Account Control Settings User Account Control prevents any unauthorized alteration to system configurations. When someone tries to change settings or install a program that could affect others' system use, User Account Control confirms his or her authority first. We recommend that User Account Control not be disabled. If this feature is disabled, enable it immediately to protect the system. 1.
2. When the Change Visual Effect and Sound window appears, select [Windows 7 Basic ] in the [Basic and High Contrast Theme] menu. 3. The Aero theme is disabled. ▶ Using Windows Flip 3D Windows Flip 3D allows you to view all the open windows on the Desktop on one screen. Flip 3D displays all the open windows in 3D, stacked view. ※ To use Windows Flip 3D, the Windows Aero feature must be enabled. 1. Press the Windows logo key ( ) + Tab to enable or disable Flip 3D. 2.
3. When the intended window is displayed at the top, release the Windows logo ( ) key. To display a window without flipping through the stack, hold down the Windows logo key and click the intended window. ■ If you want to display windows in the Flip 3D state constantly, press Ctrl + Windows logo ( ) + Tab keys. In this state, to flip over the windows one by one, press Tab. In this state, to flip over the windows clockwise or anti-clockwise one by one, press the Left/Down or Right/Up arrow key.
and switch users fast without logging off. Click the arrow button on the right of the [Shutdown] button to display more shutdown options. 1. Switch User - Logs on using another user account registered in the system. 2. Log Off - Exits all programs and logs off from the user account. 3. Lock - Locks the user account. 4. Start Again - Exits all programs and reboots the system. 5. Sleep - Turns off the devices you are not using to minimize the power consumption. 6.
3-4. LG Smart Care LG Smart Care is an application that allows you to diagnose and optimize the system conveniently. ※ The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice. ※ You can download and install LG Smart Care using the online update feature of LG Intelligent Update. ※ LG Smart Care may not be available depending on the model. ※ "Diagnostics and Repair" function of LG Smart Care needs network connection or LG Intelligent Update.
3-5. CyberLink YouCam Cyberlink YouCam is the program that can take picture or moving images through the Web Camera. ※ The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice. ※ Web Camera is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models. ※ For more information about its operations, refer to the Help of CyberLink YouCam. ▶ Using Cyberlink YouCam 1. Double-click the CyberLink YouCam Icon on the Desktop to run the program. 2. CyberLink YouCam Home Page appears as follows. 1.
52 3. Snapshot: Takes pictures. 4. Burst: Takes pictures continuously. 5. Capture: Records movie clips. 6. Timed Recording: Records a movie clip at the date and time set by the user. 7. Draw: Enables you to edit the pictures using a pen or stamp. 8. Upload Movie Clip to YouTube: Uploads movie clips to YouTube. 9. Send Media File Using E-mail: Sends the taken pictures or moving images through E-mail. 10. Print: Prints the selected picture. 11.
Chapter4.
4-1. Using the Keyboard The keyboard allows the user to input data or give commands. ※ The keyboard may look different depending on model type. ▶ Keyboard Overview The keyboard consists of character and numeric keys as well as function keys. 1. Function keys (F1 - F12) - The usage may differ by OS or applications types. 2. Pg Up and Pg Dn keys: - Moves a screened page up or down. 3. Fn key - Works as part of hot keys if used with function keys. 4.
▶ Using Special Keys 1. Esc key - Terminates or stops a program. 2. Caps Lock key - You can enter capital letters using the keyboard when this key is pressed. To type lowercase letters, press this key again. 3. Shift key - used to type uppercase letters or as part of hot keys. 4. Windows key - Allows you to select the Windows Start button and open the Start menu. 5. Shortcut Menu Key - Allows you to open the Windows shortcut menus.
■ Toggle Caps Lock key to turn the Caps Lock lamp ON or OFF. The on/off status is displayed through the lamp on the notebook PC body. ■ To change the input mode temporarily, you can press the Shift key together with the letter you wan to enter. By doing so, you can enter an uppercase letter when the Caps Lock key is not pressed and a lowercase letter when the Caps Lock key is pressed. For more convenient use of Windows, remember the following Windows key combinations: ■ Displays Windows Help.
Fn + F4 Windows Executes the mode defined in the Power Save Mode. (Example: Standby Mode, Maximum Power Saving Mode) Fn + F5 When the user presses Fn + F5 keys, the touchpad mode toggles from Touchpad Disable, to Touchpad Auto-Disable (upon connection of external USB mouse), to Touchpad Enable in order. (Initialization takes 1 - 2 seconds. It is recommended to use after the initialization.) Fn + F6 Turns the wireless devices (incl.
Fn + Delete 58 Input/Output Device Works as Insert.
4-2. Using the Touchpad (and Mouse) The touch pad is equipped with the scroll feature and can function as a wheel mouse. The touchpad is compatible with the USB-type mouse in software. The touchpad functions same as the USB-type mouse and is very useful for a program supporting mouse use like the Windows. ※ The touchpad and a USB-type mouse can be used together on the same system. ※ The touchpad scroll function is not supported in the model that supports the gesture function. 1.
▶ Moving the Cursor (Pointer) on the Screen Place a finger on the touchpad and glide the finger. ▶ Click (Select) Press and release the left button swiftly. (Or tap the touchpad once.) Do this, for example, to select a menu or icon and to place the cursor to type on a word processor file. ▶ Double-click (Execute) Press and release the left button twice swiftly in a series. (Or tap the touchpad twice.) Do this, for example, to run a program after selecting its execution file (or icon).
▶ Drag & Drop To drag, click and hold an icon, for example, and move it to another location. To drop, release the dragged icon in the location you want. To move a file icon, for example, to another folder or to Recycle Bin, place the cursor (or the pointer) on the icon, press and hold the left button, and glide another finger on the touchpad until the icon reaches the aimed location. After reaching the destination, release the left button. 1.
1. Click [Mouse Properties] icon in Notification Area. 2. Select Activate click-free dragging (T) and click [Setup] button to adjust the time span for which you should press the left button to execute the feature. ▶ Scrolling The touch pad supports the scrolling feature. To scroll vertically or horizontally, glide your finger along the right or bottom edge. Now the screen follows your finger movements if there is a scroll bar on either edge.
※ Scroll area may differ by model type.
4-3. Using Touchpad Gesture The touchpad gesture function allows you to use Windows programs more easily by utilizing different touching methods. ※ The touchpad gesture function may not work in some applications that are not provided by Windows. ※ The touchpad gesture function may not work in some models. ▶ Using Image Slide Show/ Internet Explorer Select Start > My Computer and open the image file saved in the notebook PC or USB memory. 1.
3. Rotate Image: Place the thumb on the bottom right of the touchpad and move another finger in a spiral pattern on the touchpad to rotate the slide. 4. Zoom an Image: Place the thumb and index finger on the touchpad and increase or decrease the distance between the fingers to enlarge or reduce the image respectively, as shown in the figure. 5.
6. Scroll Using Two Fingers: Place two fingers on the touchpad and move up/down/left/right to scroll the screen. ▶ Setting Touchpad Functions You can change the touchpad functions or enable/disable the gesture function. ※ The figures herein may differ by language selection and be subject to change without prior notice. 1. Click [Mouse Properties] icon in Notification Area.
2. When the following screen appears, select the [Device Settings] tab and click [Settings...]. 3. When the following screen appears, change the settings as required and click [OK].
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Chapter5.
5-1. Connecting USB 2.0 Following peripherals can be connected to the Notebook PC. ※ Those peripherals need to be purchased separately. The notebook PC can be connected with other USB supporting devices such as USB keyboard, Hub, digital camera, etc.
5-2. Connecting Monitor Monitor Toggle Features (Converting the Screen Using the Shortcut Key) ※ If you have an external monitor connected to the computer, press the Fn + F7 keys to rotate the display mode between LCD only, Monitor only, and LCD + Monitor both in order. ■ Ensure the monitor power is off before connect external monitor to the notebook pc.
5-3. Using IVT BlueSoleil IVT BlueSoleil is a Windows-based IVT software which establishes wireless connection between Bluetooth-enabled desktop or notebook PC and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. IVT BlueSoleil allows the user to access various Bluetooth-enabled digital devices such as camera, cell phone, headset, printer, GPS receiver, etc. It can also establish network and exchange data with other Bluetooth-enabled computer or PDA. ※ Bluetooth is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models.
2. Minimize/Exit Button: Minimizes the Bluesoleil window or exits the program. 3. Available Services: Displays the list of services available for a Bluetooth device. 4. Bluetooth Device Status: Displays the Bluetooth device information and their status for the current notebook PC.
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Chapter6.
6-1. Starting System Setup System setup means storing the hardware configuration information of the computer in the CMOS RAM. Through system setup, the computer retrieves various information including current date and time, memory capacity, and hard disk capacity and type. You setup the system when you set passwords, change the booting order, and add new peripheral devices to the machine. ※ Items displayed on the Setup screen may differ by model type and spec. ■ Refer to [Setting the Password].
3. A while later, the system setup home screen appears. ▶ 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. , keys) , , (Arrow Moves the cursor up, down, left, and right. +, - Increases or decreases the item value. F9 Recovers the default system settings. F10 Stores new contents or ends the system setup. Cursor Keypad ■ These keys are used to move the cursors up, down, right, and left.
6-2. Setting the Password This process is to set a password so that other people cannot use the notebook PC or change the settings. The user can set a password while booting the system or setting up the system. ■ Without the registered password, if any, 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 notebook PC. By default, no password is set for the machine.
4. When the following message appears, press [Enter]. 5. To save the changes in system setup, press [F10]. 6. When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The notebook PC will restart. ■ With Supervisor Password, the user will be authorized to set all items in the CMOS setup menu. In case other people also use the notebook PC, it is recommended to set the User Password.
2. When the following screen appears, select Set User Password with the arrow keys and press [Enter]. 3. When the following message appears, input the password and press [Enter]. The password must not exceed 8 characters of letter (A - Z), number (0 - 9) or their combination. 4. When the following message appears, press [Enter]. 5. To save the changes in system setup, press [F10].
6. When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The notebook PC will restart. ■ UserPassword allows limited access to the items in CMOS setup compared to the Supervisor Password item. ▶ Power on Password Power on password feature 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. 2.
3. Select Power on passwrod, and change Disable into Enable using + and - keys. ■ If the user presses both [Shift] and [+], he/she can select between [Enabled] and [Disabled]. ▶ Set All Hdd Password Set All Hdd Password is to set a password in the HDD separately from the Supervisor Password. 1. After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to Security. 2. When the following screen appears, select Set All Hdd Password with the arrow keys and press [Enter].
3. When the following message appears, input the password and press [Enter]. The password must not exceed 8 characters of letter (A - Z), number (0 - 9) or their combination. 4. When the following message appears, press [Enter]. 5. To save the changes in system setup, press [F10]. 6. When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The notebook PC will restart. Without the HDD password, it is impossible to recover the HDD.
6-3. Changing or Deleting the Password You can delete or change the password only after inputting the current password. ▶ Changing the Password 1. Execute the System Setup, enter the password, and press [Enter] . 2. Change the password in the same way as setting one. ▶ Deleting the Password 1. Execute the System Setup, enter the password, and press [Enter]. 2. After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to Security. 3.
4. When the following screen appears, press [Enter]. 5. When the following screen appears, press [Enter]. 6. When the following screen appears, check the settings and press [Enter]. 7. To save the changes in system setup, press [F10]. 8. When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter]. The notebook PC will restart.
