LG 16Z90Q Series 16-Inch Lightweight Black Laptop Owner’s Manual

June 9, 2024
LG

LG 16Z90Q Series 16-Inch Lightweight Black Laptop Owner’s Manual

For the safe and convenient use of the product, please read this owner’s manual before use.

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Precautions before Product Use

For the convenience of users, LG PC Manuals are provided in an electronic format.

The images in the owner’s manual may differ depending on the language selected and are subject to change without prior notice.

Any malfunction in the built-in solid state drive (SSD) may result in loss of stored data. You must back up all critical user data to an external storage device (USB HDD, memory card, etc.).

If you shut the system down before it is completely loaded, the product may not shut down properly. Shut down the system after it is completely loaded. (It takes about one or two minutes to completely load the system and may vary depending on the conditions.)

For more information on how to use the product, refer to the LG Easy Guide of the LG PC Manuals.

The screen and menu configurations may differ from this manual depending on the status of the Windows and software updates. Also, the version of Windows may differ depending on the model.

Checking the Components

The components shown below are provided when you purchase the product. Check the components before use.

  • Some of its components may look different in shape and color from the pictures in certain models.
  • When cleaning the product, use a cleaning agent dedicated to the PC. If you use thinner, benzene, alcohol or other similar agent, the product may be damaged or deformed.

Components

  1. The AC adapter and power cable may differ depending on your country, but there is no difference in their functionality.
  2. The recommended network cable for the optimal network environment is CAT5 or higher.

Product Tour

The actual product may differ in shape and color from the product images included in this owner’s manual.

Front View

NOTE

  • You can use hot keys to use Windows more conveniently.
    For details, refer to the LG Easy Guide of the LG PC Manuals.

Left and Right View

  1. Depending on the specifications of the device connected to the USB-C™ port, it acts as a USB or Thunderbolt™ port.
    The USB-C™ port provides Quick Charging and Always-On Charging functions for devices that support USB PD (Power Delivery).

  2. The 4-pole ear microphone port supports US type 4-pole standards and the European 4-pole ear microphone may not work properly.
    When using ear microphone (or Bluetooth headset), audio input and output are directed to the connected device and the microphone and speaker on PC do not work.
    The 4-pole ear microphone port does not support external microphone.

  3. The names of USB versions have changed from USB 3.0 (or USB 3.1 Gen 1) and USB 3.1 (or USB 3.1 Gen 2) to USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 and USB 3.2 Gen 2×1. Devices that are not authorized with USB may not operate normally when connected to the USB port.
    The transmission speed of a USB port may differ depending on the type of storage device (NVMe™, SSD, HDD, etc.) in the system and the connected USB device.

Connecting LAN Adapter

  1. Connect the LAN adapter to the USB-C™ port on the PC.
    • The USB-C™ port can be used without having to differentiate between the top and bottom sides.
  2. Connect the network cable (LAN) to the LAN adapter.
  3. Check if you can connect to the internet properly.

Power Connection

The AC adapter is used to power and charge the PC.

  • Do not use any other AC adapter than the one that was provided when you purchased this product.
  • The power cable and AC adapter may differ depending on your country or region.
    1. Connect an end of the cable to the AC adapter and the other end to a power outlet.
    • The AC adapter can be used from 100 V to 240 V.
    1. Connect the AC adapter jack to the PC USB-C™ port.
    • Ensure that the power jack linked to the AC adapter and product is connected firmly.

When the AC adapter is connected, the AC adapter lamp turns on.

Power Lamp Status

  • If you try to turn on the system that has entered the Hibernates mode or been turned off after a low-battery alarm, the system will not be turned on but the lamp will blink three times. If this is the case, connect the AC adapter and charge the battery sufficiently before using it.

System Shutdown / Power Off

Press the [ ] key or [Ctrl] + [ESC] to display the Start menu.

  • Press the Start button [ ] > Power button [ ] and select [Shut down].

Important Safety Precautions

Check the following ‘Important Safety Precautions’ to prevent unexpected danger or damage in advance.

‘Important Safety Precautions’ is divided into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION.’

WARNING: Noncompliance with the instruction may cause serious physical damage or fatal injuries.

CAUTION: Noncompliance with the instruction may cause minor damage to the body or the machine.

While Using the Product

WARNING

While Using the Product

While Using the Product Continued

Guide on Battery Usage

Guide on Battery Usage

NOTE

  • This product has a built-in battery pack. After purchasing your PC, be sure to charge the battery pack completely before using it for the first time.
    • The battery is a wearable good and thus the battery may not last as long as before after the battery has been used for a long time.
    • The internal battery cannot arbitrarily be removed or replaced. Removing it may void the warranty.
    • If you need to remove or replace the battery, visit a designated service center.
    • We charge a fee for removing or replacing the battery.

Pre-Tech Support Checklist

Troubleshooting

If the following symptoms appear while using the product, check again.
It may not be a malfunction.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Continued 1

Troubleshooting Continued 2

Troubleshooting Continued 3

Appendix

Registered Trademark and Open Source Information

Microsoft™, MS™, WinPE™, and Windows® are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation™.

USB Type-C™ and USB-C™ are trademarks of USB Implementers forum.

Thunderbolt™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.

microSD® and the microSD logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD- 3C, LLC.

Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation.

To obtain the source code that is contained in this product, under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses that have the obligation to disclose source code, and to access all referred license terms, copyright notices and other relevant documents please visit https://opensource.lge.com.

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, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product.

Australia/New Zealand Notice

Exposure to radio frequency energy

Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This product has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health

  • The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields from 0 Hz to 300 GHz.
  • The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2 W/kg averaged over 10g of tissue.
  • The highest SAR value for this model on the body is less than 2W/kg (10g)

RF Radiation Exposure Statement

The use of the 5,150 – 5,350 MHz band is restricted to indoor use only.
This restriction exists in the countries Australia (AU) and New Zealand (NZ). (For Wi-Fi/Bluetooth built-in model or Wi-Fi built-in model)

References

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