LG 16U70R Series Notebook Owner’s Manual

LG 16U70R Series Notebook

Product Information

• Product: Notebook
• Model: 16U70R Series
• Manufacturer: LG
• Manual: MFL72009025
• Website: www.lg.com

Language: English

Product Usage Instructions

Precautions Before Product Use
Before using the product, please read the following precautions:

1. Check the components provided with the product.
2. Take a product tour to familiarize yourself with its features.
3. Connect the LAN adapter if you need a wired LAN connection.
4. Ensure proper power connection using the AC adapter.
5. Follow the system shutdown procedure to power off the device.
6. Review the important safety precautions listed in the manual.
7. Refer to the appendix for additional information.

Components

The following components are included with the product:

• PC Main Body
• Owner’s Manual
• AC Adapter
• Power Cable

Product Tour

The product tour highlights the various features of the notebook:

Front

1. Built-in Microphone
2. Keyboard
3. Webcam
4. Touchpad
5. Webcam Operation Status Lamp
6. Power Button (with Fingerprint Sensor)

Left

Right

1. Power Port
2. HDMI Port
3. USB-C™ Port 1 (USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 2 / Can connect to a LAN adapter)
4. Headphone Port (4-pole Ear Microphone Port 3 )
5. Built-in Speakers
6. microSD Card Slot
7. USB Port (USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 2 )
8. Security Keyhole
   (Kensington Security Slot)

• The USB-C™ port provides Quick Charging and Always-On Charging functions for
  devices that support USB PD (Power Delivery).

• The name of the USB version has been changed from USB 3.1 (or USB 3.1 Gen 2) to 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.

• The 4-pole ear microphone port supports US 4-pole standards, but not the European 4-pole ear microphone.
  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.

Additional features

• Power Port
• HDMI Port
• USB-CTM Port (can connect to a LAN adapter)
• Headphone Port (4-pole Ear Microphone Port)
• Built-in Speakers
• microSD Card Slot
• USB Port
• Security Keyhole (Kensington Security Slot)

Connecting LAN Adapter

To connect to a wired LAN, follow these steps:

1. Purchase a LAN adapter separately.
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 notebook. Follow these guidelines:

• When the AC adapter is connected, the AC adapter lamp turns on.
• The power lamp indicates the status:
  • On: When the AC adapter is connected and charging is complete.
  • Blinking: When the AC adapter is connected and is charging.
  • Off: The AC adapter is not connected.

System Shutdown / Power Off

To shut down the notebook, follow these steps:

1. Press the [ ] key or [Ctrl] + [ESC] to display the Start menu.
2. Press the Start button [ ] > Power button [ ] and select [Shut down].

Important Safety Precautions

Read and follow the important safety precautions to prevent unexpected danger or damage:

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

Please refer to the manual for detailed safety instructions and additional information.

While Using the Product

WARNING

• Use batteries certified and acknowledged by LG Electronics Inc.
  • Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
• Avoid humidity and heat above 140 °F as in cars or saunas.
  • Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
• Keep the battery away from heat.
  • Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
• If you find leakage or smell bad odor from the battery, contact the local service center.
  • Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
• Do not use the product on top of carpet, blanket or bed. Also, do not put the adapter under the blanket.
  • The product may malfunction, cause a fire or burn the user due to temperature rise.
• Do not leave the powered-on product in a space without enough ventilation (i.e. bags) repeatedly or for an extended time.
  • Do not leave the powered-on product in a space without enough ventilation (i.e. bags) repeatedly or for an extended time.
• Prevent the battery from coming in contact with any metallic object like a car ignition key or a paper clip.
  • Otherwise, this may cause damage to the battery, a fire or burn due to overheat in the battery.
• Charge the battery only with the provided charger.
  • Otherwise, the battery may be damaged presenting a risk of fire.
• Do not bend the cable for the AC adapter too much.
  • Otherwise, the wires inside the cable may break and cause an electric shock or fire.

Guide on Battery Usage

• When the PC is not used for an extended period of time, keep the battery level at about 50 % to increase the battery lifespan.
• To increase battery lifespan, use the battery for a while before charging it rather than keeping the battery completely charged.
• Use the Extend Battery Life function in the LG Smart Assistant. You can limit the battery charge to 80 % of the maximum charging capacity to increase the battery lifespan.
• If you don’t use the product for a long time with the battery completely charged, the battery lifespan may decrease.

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.

Depending on the product, some of the Windows functions may not be supported, and you may need to purchase a separate hardware, driver, or software to use the functions. Also, you may need to update the BIOS additionally. The Auto Update function of Windows is always activated. Updating Windows may incur Internet usage fees as well as additional system requirements for the storage

device or the hardware. For more information, refer to the website https://www.microsoft.com.

Part of LG Software is not installed.| •    The UWP app provided by LG Electronics can be installed only through the Microsoft Store. Access Microsoft Store and search for the app to install it. For more information on the app, refer to

LG Easy Guide of the LG PC Manuals.

When the Reader mode is on, turn the setting off.

–  Press the Start button [ ] to turn the [All apps] > [LG Smart Assistant] > [Display Setting] > [Reader Mode] settings off.

•    Using the Reader mode and the Night mode at the same time can cause color distortion. Turn the

Reader mode settings off or change the Night mode to [Off].

–  Turning off Night light: Press the Start button [  ] and select Settings [ ] > [System] > [Display] > [Night light] > [Off].

•    If the screen still does not properly display, contact the LG Electronics service center.

–  Reader mode controls the brightness and color of the LCD screen to look like printed paper and protect the user from eyestrain.

The power does not turn on.| •     Check if the power cord is connected.

•    After disconnecting the power cord and reconnecting it, press the power button of the product.

•    If the power is not on after reconnecting the power cord, remove the adapter and hold the power button for at least 6 seconds to reset the system. Once the system is reset, press the power button again to turn on the computer.

The system stops during use or does not properly turn off.| •    Remove the adapter and press the power button for approximately 6 seconds to reset the system. Once the system is reset, press the power button again to turn on the computer.

– Caution: Unsaved data may be lost. Pressing the power button while the PC is in use may cause damage to the hard disk or a system error.

a Vari-Bright™ function that extends battery life by adjusting screen brightness according to the user’s environment.

If you do not want to use the Vari-Bright™ function, change the settings as follows.

•    Press the Start button [ ] and run [All apps] > [AMD Software].

•    Turn off the function or change the settings in [Vari-Bright] in the [ ] > [Display] tab.

– The [AMD Software] app will be automatically installed when connected to the Internet. The app name and settings screen may vary depending on the version of the graphics driver.

The touchpad is not functioning properly.| •    Press the Start button [  ] and run [All apps] > [LG Smart Assistant]. Then press [Dashboard] > [Touchpad].

•    If the touchpad does not function properly, the touchpad is either in the Touchpad Off (disabled) state or Touchpad Auto (disabled when the mouse is connected) state.

– For details on the touchpad settings, refer to the LG Easy Guide of the LG PC Manuals.

wireless network device is turned off.

– Press [Fn] + [F6] to set airplane mode to [OFF]. Click the Wi-Fi [  ] icon on the right side of the

taskbar and check if AP displays properly.

•    Every time you press [Fn] + [F6], the wireless network and airplane mode turns on or off.

•    You may not be able to connect to a secure wireless network. Ask the wireless network administrator.

•     Reinstall the wireless LAN driver.

I want to reinstall the driver.| •    Press the Start button [  ] and then select Settings [      ] > [Apps] > [Installed apps]. Then remove the driver to be reinstalled.

•     Press the Start button [  ], select and run

[All apps] > [LG Update]. Then, use the [Required Updates] or [Update list] menu to reinstall the drivers.
An error message appears.| •    Check if the system is infected with a virus or malicious code.

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.
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.

Battery take-back information
In case a rechargeable battery is included in this product, the entire device should be recycled in compliance with rechargeable battery recycling standards because of the internal battery. To dispose of it properly, call 800-822-8837 or visit www.call2recycle.org.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name LG
Responsible Party LG Electronics USA, Inc.
Address: 111 Sylvan Avenue, North Building Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632
Email: lg.environmental@lge.com 

Registered Trademark and Open Source Information
For information regarding registered trademarks and open-source software, please refer to the appendix section of the manual.

References

• Call2Recycle | Leading the Charge For Battery Recycling
• LG Open Source
• Microsoft Corporation

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