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LG LGT28 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Config Name: T290 Series Some of the components may look different from the picture.
  • Page 2 Important notice for user...
  • Page 3 1-1. Read this carefully before using the Notebook PC. Regulatory Notices Important notice for user...
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  • Page 10: How To Protect The Human Body From The Hazardous Rf Energy Exposure

    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.
  • Page 11 3. Help: Helps you to find the answers to your questions and solve problems. 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.
  • Page 12 IBM, IBM Personal Computer, PS/2, and PC AT are the registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. 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.
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: When Using The Computer, Sit In The Good Posture As Shown Below

    Displays the explanation of the selected item. 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.

  • Page 15: System Protection Feature

    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 System Protection Feature If the system becomes too hot, the system protection feature automatically stops battery recharging and...

  • Page 16: Important Safety Information

    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. Installation Do not use the machine in damp places like a laundry room or bathroom.

  • Page 17: Using Battery

    Place the machine in a safe place so that it does not fall. If dropped, the machine could be damaged and even cause an injury. Do not leave or use the computer near a magnetic object. Otherwise, the H/D and the system may be damaged and fail to operate properly. Never place the computer on a bag with magnetic objects including magnetic but- tons.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Using Ac Adapter

    Keep the battery out of reach of children or pets. If damaged, it could cause an injury. Keep the battery from being pierced by a sharp object or a chew of your pet. It may explode or cause a fire. Do not sink the battery in water.
  • Page 20 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. Pull the plug, not the cord, to disconnect the power. Otherwise, a fire may occur or the product may get damaged.

  • Page 21: Using Notebook Pc

    Use a socket with an earth pin equipped. If not earthed, the product may cause an electric shock and get damaged. Ensure that the power outlet is earthed before plugging in. Otherwise, an electric shock from power leakage may occur. Always keep the power cord and the outlet clean.
  • Page 22 Clean the computer with a proper agent and dry it completely before using it again. If the computer is wet while used, an electric shock or fire may occur. When lightning flashes in your area, disconnect the power, modem, LAN and other connections.
  • Page 23 Do not play computer games too much. Playing a computer game for an extensive time may cause a mental disorder. It could even inflict physical impairments on feeble people including children and the elderly. You may hear noise while on 3D mode. Do not leave any object such as a pen on the keypad.
  • Page 24 Do not forcibly open the LCD panel with one hand. The machine may be twisted. To clean the LCD panel, use designated agents and soft cloth and rub the panel in one direction. Too much force may damage the panel. When handling computer parts, follow the instructions in the manual.
  • Page 25 Do not press the Eject button 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. Keep the machine away from heat-emitting devices such as a heater. The product may get deformed or catch on fire.

  • Page 26: Upgrading Notebook Pc

    Do not leave the machine in a car. The battery may cause an explosion or fire. 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, however, do it through a channel between 11 and 13.
  • Page 27 If a child swallowed a nut, they may get suffocated. In that case, see the doctor immediately. 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.

  • Page 28: Carrying Notebook Pc

    Carrying Notebook PC To carry the machine, turn off the power and disconnect all the cables. Otherwise, you may trip over the wire, damaging the computer and getting an injury. During air traveling, follow the directions of flight attendants. Using a laptop during flight may cause an aircraft accident. Do not carry the machine with the LCD panel open.

  • Page 29: Safety Notes To Prevent Data Loss (Hdd Management)

    Do not leave the powered-on computer in a space without enough ventilation (i.e. ba- gs) for an extended or repeated time. The battery may overheat and cause a fire. Safety Notes to Prevent Data Loss (HDD Management) Handle the computer with care to prevent a data loss. Since the hard disk is sensitive to shocks, please make a back-up file of important data all the time.
  • Page 30 We do not refund or replace the product that malfunctions due to the installation or use of an operating system other than the one provided by LG Electronics. Some software applications may not work properly in other operating systems. Such mal- functions are not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 31 Important notice for user...
  • Page 32 Notebook PC Tour...
  • Page 33 2-1. Opening/Closing Notebook PC 1. Raise the Notebook PC cover upward. Adjust the angle for the best convenient position. 2. Be sure to close the computer after use. Notebook PC Tour...

  • Page 34: Operation Status Lamps

    2-2. Operation Status Lamps 1. Power Lamp: Blinking: System Standby On: The system is running on the AC power or battery. Off: The system is turned off or in Hibernates. 2. AC Power and Battery Status Lamp Off: The AC adapter is not connected. On: The AC adapter is connected.
  • Page 35 Notebook PC Tour...

  • Page 36: Using The System

    Using the system...
  • Page 37 3-1. Running on Battery Notebook PC runs on AC power or battery. This section describes the procedure that the user should take initially for a new system. The provided AC adapter can be used from 100 V to 240 V. Charge the new battery with the AC adapter before use.
  • Page 38 4. Remove the battery pack as shown in the diagram below. Use batteries certified and acknowledged by LG Electronic Inc. Uncertified batteries may explode. Ensure the power is off before changing the battery pack. Keep the battery pack removed when the machine is not in use.
  • Page 39 The battery capacity may change due to chemical reactions during charge and discharge. The system checks the charge status of LG batteries frequently, and then calculates and indicates the actual battery duration on the current system setup.
  • Page 40 Do not leave a liquid container on the computer. The system may be short-circuited and damaged. Please use an AC adapter certified by LG Electronics. Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur. It may cause a problem in battery charging or system operation.

  • Page 41: Windows 7 Start Menu

    3-3. Windows 7 Overview Windows 7 has many advantages in terms of information management and security, enhancing your productivity. Windows 7 allows you to access information in your computer or in your corporate net- work more easily and provides better security for your data. Virtual XP Mode is supported only in Windows 7 Professinal Version or above.

  • Page 42: Windows 7 Desktop

    Windows 7 Desktop Desktop may differ by model type and software version. 1. Start button Unfolds Start menu when clicked. 2. Start menu Displays Windows programs that you can start directly from the menu. To find an application or a file from here, input search terms in the Instant Search field and start search. 3.

  • Page 43: Start Menu

    Start menu Includes all programs needed to start Windows. Desktop and Start menu may differ by model type and software version. 1. Fixed Items 2. Recently Used Programs The order of the programs is subject to change. 3. All Programs 4.

  • Page 44: Preview Workpane

    1. Click Start button and Help and Support on Start menu. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to use Help and Support. Helps you with many such troubles as learning about the features of Windows 7 and getting troubleshooting infor- mation through appropriate items.

  • Page 45: Convenient Features Of Windows 7

    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 fea- tures to use your system more efficiently.
  • Page 46 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.

  • Page 47: Changing User Account Control Settings

    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.
  • Page 48 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. Windows Flip 3D Overview Windows Flip 3D allows you to view all the open windows on the Desktop on one screen. Flip 3D dis- plays all the open windows in 3D, stacked view.

  • Page 49: Windows 7 Power Management

    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.
  • Page 50 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.

  • Page 51: Lg Smart Care

    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. Before using LG Smart Care, make sure to connect the system to the network or install LG Intelligent Update. Using LG Smart Care 1.

  • Page 52: Using Cyberlink Youcam

    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.
  • Page 53 Burst: Takes pictures continuously. Capture : Records movie clips. Timed Recording: Records a movie clip at the date and time set by the user. Draw: Enables you to edit the pictures using a pen or stamp. Upload Movie Clip to YouTube: Uploads movie clips to YouTube. Send Media File Using E-mail: Sends the taken pictures or moving images through E-mail.
  • Page 54 Input/Output Device...

  • Page 55: Using The Keyboard

    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.

  • Page 56: Using Special Keys

    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.

  • Page 57: Hot Keys

    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.
  • Page 58 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 Tou- chpad Disable, to Touchpad Auto-Disable (upon connection of external USB mouse), to Touchpad Enable in order.
  • Page 59 Fn + Prt Sc Works as Pause. Fn + Delete Works as Insert. Input/Output Device...
  • Page 60 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.

  • Page 61: Moving The Cursor (Pointer) On The Screen

    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.

  • Page 62: Drag And Drop

    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.
  • Page 63 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.
  • Page 64 Scroll area may differ by model type. Input/Output Device...

  • Page 65: Using Image Slide Show/ Internet Explorer

    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 >...
  • Page 66 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 dis- tance between the fingers to enlarge or reduce the image respectively, as shown in the figure.

  • Page 67: Setting Touchpad Functions

    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.
  • Page 68 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]. Input/Output Device...
  • Page 69 Input/Output Device...

  • Page 70: Connecting Peripherals

    Connecting Peripherals...

  • Page 71: Connecting Usb

    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. Connecting Peripherals...

  • Page 72: Connecting Monitor

    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 be- tween LCD only, Monitor only, and LCD + Monitor both in order. Ensure the monitor power is off before connect external monitor to the notebook pc.

  • Page 73: Connecting External Drive

    5-3. Using External Drive (LGPC-ODD) External Drive is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models. Connecting External Drive Connect the USB cable of the external drive to the USB port of the notebook PC. The USB cable is on the bottom side of the external drive. Insert your finger as shown in the follo- wing figure and pull out the USB cable.
  • Page 74 4. If you want to take out the optical disk (CD/DVD, etc.), press the Open Disk Tray button and take out the disk when the tray is ejected. LGPC-ODD works only in LG X100, X110, X120, X140, X200, P100, P300, P310, P510, T280, T380, T290 series.
  • Page 75 5-4. Using IVT BlueSoleil IVT BlueSoleil is a Windows-based IVT software which establishes wireless connection between Blu- etooth-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.
  • Page 76 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 Connecting Peripherals...
  • Page 77 Connecting Peripherals...

  • Page 78: System Setup

    System Setup...

  • Page 79: Starting System Setup

    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 devic- es to the machine.

  • Page 80: Keys Used In System Setup

    3. A while later, the system setup home screen appears. Keys Used in System Setup Keys Function Enter Selects the current item. To deselect the current item or to move to the previous screen. (Arrow Moves the cursor up, down, left, and right. keys) +, - Increases or decreases the item value.

  • Page 81: Setting The Password

    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.

  • Page 82: Set User Password

    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, you are authorized to set all items in the CMOS setup menu and to set Power on Password.
  • Page 83 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.

  • Page 84: Power-On Password

    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.

  • Page 85: Set All Hdd Password

    3. Select Power on password and press Enter to display a pop-up window. Select [Enable] and press Enter to set Power on password. Set ALL HDD Password HDD Password is to set a password in the HDD separately from the Supervisor Password. 1.
  • Page 86 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.

  • Page 87: Changing Or Deleting The Password

    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.
  • Page 88 2. After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to the Security menu. Then select Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. 3. When the following message appears, enter the current password in the Please type in your password field.
  • Page 89 5. When the following message appears, select [Continue] and press [Enter]. 6. To save the changes in system setup, press [F10]. 7. When the following message appears, select [Yes] and press [Enter] . The notebook PC will restart. System Setup...

  • Page 90: Restore The Default Settings

    6-4. Restore the Default Settings If you have changed the system setup by mistake, you can restore the default settings. 1. After opening the system setup screen, use the arrow keys to move to Exit. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Load Optimal Defaults, and press Enter. 3.
  • Page 91 System Setup...

  • Page 92: Using Lg Smart Recovery

    Using LG Smart Recovery...
  • Page 93 LG Smart Recovery helps you safely install and recover Windows 7. The figures herein may differ by language selection and be subject to change without prior notice. 1. Double-click the LG Smart Recovery icon to run LG Smart Recovery. 2. Click the System Backup icon.
  • Page 94 If you have selected Incremental Backup, choose the existing Full backup data and click Open. 6. Once you complete the process to set the Complete Backup location, click Next. 7. Check the system backup preferences you have selected and click OK button. Using LG Smart Recovery...
  • Page 95 Depending on product specifications and backup file size, the system may need longer time to load the file. Do not turn off the power forcibly or reboots the system while it is loading the file. 9. After the system backup is complete, click OK to finish the process. Using LG Smart Recovery...
  • Page 96 1. Double-click the LG Smart Recovery icon to run LG Smart Recovery. When Windows 7 does not operate normally, restart the computer. When ""PRESS F11 TO RUN LG RECOV- ERY.."" appears on the screen during the booting process, press F11 to start LG Smart Recovery.
  • Page 97 The Protected Hard Disk Area option will be presented only if you have selected the Safe Backup when you run the LG Smart Recovery for the first time. If you select the Protected Hard Disk Area, the system will be restored to the initial status when you have bought it.
  • Page 98 Depending on product specifications and backup file size, the system may need longer time to load the file. Do not turn off the power forcibly or reboots the system while it is loading the file. Using LG Smart Recovery...
  • Page 99 7. Once the system restoration process completes, click OK and the system will automatically restart in 10 seconds. Using LG Smart Recovery...
  • Page 100 7-3. LG Smart Recovery Tools Menu LG Smart Recovery Tools menu provide useful tools to back up and restore the system efficiently. The figures and instructions herein are subject to change without prior notice. 1. Disk Management: By using the Disk Management tool, you can perform disk-related tasks including creating partition and volume, formatting, and assigning drive letter.
  • Page 101 Using LG Smart Recovery...

  • Page 102: Using Lg Smart Recovery Center

    Using LG Smart Recovery Center...
  • Page 103 1. LG Smart Recovery Center Insert the DVD into the DVD-ROM and restart the system. LG Smart Recovery Center If the DVD fails to boot the system, restart the computer and press F2 to start the BIOS SETUP and change the Booting Order option.
  • Page 104 6. When it completes the restoration process, the system will present the Completed the Restoration mes- sage. 7. Click OK to restart the system automatically after 10 seconds. Remove the LG Smart Recovery Center DVD from the DVD-ROM once the System Restoration process com- pletes. Using LG Smart Recovery Center...
  • Page 105 Using LG Smart Recovery Center...

  • Page 106: Reinstalling The Driver

    Reinstalling the Driver...

  • Page 107: Reinstalling The Driver Using Lg Intelligent Update

    The figures herein may differ by language selection and be subject to change without prior notice. Reinstalling the Driver Using LG Intelligent Update 1. Select Start > All Programs > LG Software > LG Intelligent Update to continue. You can also double-click the LG Intelligent Update icon to run the program.

  • Page 108: Installing Lg Intelligent Update

    Installing LG Intelligent Update LG Intelligent Update comes preinstalled in your system. You can also download the application from the Inter- net. 1. Go to "www.lg.com", download LG Intelligent Update and install the program. 2. When the installation screen appears, click Next > Next > Finish or press Enter to install the program.
  • Page 109 Reinstalling the Driver...

  • Page 110: Using The Internet

    Using the Internet...

  • Page 111: Using Lan

    10-1. Using the Internet There are various methods to access the Internet. Choose the most desirable method for user environ- ments and system specifications. Items displayed during the process may differ by model type and spec. Using LAN LAN refers to high speed network environments linking companies and households. 1.
  • Page 112 3. Click Change Adapter Settings. 4. Right-click Local Area Connections and select Properties. Using the Internet...
  • Page 113 5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. 6. On the General tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically. Using the Internet...

  • Page 114: Using Wireless Lan

    7. Click the OK button when the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties are set. Using Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN card is optional, and so it may not be installed in some models. Wireless LAN supports multi-terminal networking at home and office. Wireless network offers general network features (e.g.
  • Page 115 button to search for the wireless network again. 2. Select the Access Point (wireless network) you want to use and click [Connect] to connect to the Access Point. Using the Internet...
  • Page 116 If a password is set for the wireless network, the Enter Password window appears. 3. Click the button to see if the Access Point is connected to the network. Ensure the network is secured to share the computer and be careful not to share con- fidential data.
  • Page 117 Using the Internet...
  • Page 118 Secondary Storage Device and Memory...

  • Page 119: Using The Memory Card

    11-1. Using the Memory Card Checking Available Memory Card This product supports SD, MMC, Memory Stick memory cards. SD, MMC, Memory Stick cards are mobile storage devices like a floppy disk, widely used in many digital products these days. To use a mini SD, micro SD or MMC mobile card, mount it on the dedicated adapter and insert the adapter into the multi-card slot in the notebook PC.

  • Page 120: Removing Memory Card

    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 Format window appears, click Start to continue.
  • Page 121 To safely removing a memory card: 1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. 2. Click Safely Remove Hardware (S). 3. When Safety Remove Hardware window appears, click Stop. 4. When Stop Hardware window appears, click OK. Secondary Storage Device and Memory...

  • Page 122: Expanding Memory Capacity

    You may need to expand the notebook memory for better performance. For memory expansion, we recommend that you receive a paid service from a service center certified by LG Elec- tronics. LG Electronics disclaims any responsibility for damage resulting from uncertified service or arbitrary dis- assembly.

  • Page 123: Replacing The Memory

    2. Speed: 1066 MHz (533 MHz x 2) / 1333 Mhz(667 Mhz x 2) 3. Type: 2 GB(2048 MB) Replacing the Memory Main board configuration, memory socket and memory type may differ by model. 1. Loosen the screw on the rear side of the notebook PC to remove the cover. 2.
  • Page 124 3. Insert the memories to be replaced into the memory socket. 4. Push the memory in the direction of the arrow until you hear a "click" sound. Secondary Storage Device and Memory...
  • Page 125 Check the memory capacity during the second booting. If the memory capacity is not correct, ins- tall the main memory again. Use only the expandable main memory module manufactured by LG. Using a main memory module other than recommended products may cause malfunctioning of the notebook PC.
  • Page 126 Appendix...

  • Page 127: Specifications

    T290 series supports Bluetooth 3.0 and provides Bluetooth + wireless LAN combo module. (Bluetooth 2.1 is supported by default, and you can download the driver for Bluetooth 3.0 later through LG Intelligent Update.) Bletooth If you connect to both Bluetooth device and wireless LAN at the same time, the system may become slow.

  • Page 128: Web Camera

    LAN J-Micron JMC261 (10 / 100 Mbps) RJ 45 Jack The LAN specifications may differ depending on the model. HSPA modem LG Electronics LUM850T or LUM900D HSAP Modem The HSPA modem is optional, and so it may not be available in some models. Appendix...
  • Page 129 Weight Full Installation: About 1.4 kg (including 6-cell battery) / 1.5 kg (including 9-cell battery) Battery: Less than 310 g (6 cells) / 460 g (9 cells) Weight descriptions may differ by model type. Appendix...

  • Page 130: Power Consumption

    12-2. Power Supply and Environments AC Adapter (Free Voltage) Power Capacity: 65 W Input: AC 100 to 240 V, 1.5 A, 50 / 60 Hz Output: DC 19 V, 3.42 A Caution: Use a rated and legitimate AC adapter, suitable for the model. Battery (Li-Ion) Rated Capacity: 11.1 V Charging Hours: At room temperature (0...

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