LG 15Z90R Series Notebook Owner’s Manual
- June 12, 2024
- LG
Table of Contents
LG 15Z90R Series Notebook Owner’s Manual
Precautions before Product Use
For the convenience of users, LG PC Manuals are provided in an electronic format. For more information on how to use the product, refer to the LG Easy Guide of the LG PC Manuals.
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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.)
Checking the Components
The components shown below are provided when you purchase the product. Check the components before use.
- 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.
PC Main Body
Owner’s Manual
AC Adapter
Power Cable 1 (USB-C™)
- The power cable (USB-C™) provided as a component only supports power supply and the USB 2.0 specifications. Do not use it for other than power supply purposes.
Product Tour
Front
- IR LED
- Webcam
- Webcam Operation Status Lamp
- Built-in Microphone
- Keyboard
- Touchpad
- Touchpad
NOTE
- You can use hot keys to use Windows more conveniently. For details, refer to the LG Easy Guide of the LG PC Manuals.
- HDMI Port
- USB-C™ Port 1 (USB 4.0 Gen 3×2 / Thunderbolt™ / Can connect t a LAN adapter / Power Port)
- Headphone Port (4-pole Ear Microphone Port 2 )
- Built-in Speakers
- microSD Card Slo
- USB Port (USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 3 )
- Security Keyhole (Kensington Security Slot)
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Connecting LAN Adapter
To connect to the wired LAN, you must purchase a LAN adapter separately
- 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 surfaces.
- Connect the network cable (LAN) to the LAN adapter.
- Check if you can connect to the internet properly
Power Connection
The AC adapter is used to power and charge the PC.
- Connect the power cable to the AC adapter main body, and connect the AC adapter to the power outlet.
- The AC adapter can be used from 100 V to 240 V
- Connect the power cable to the USB-C™ port of the PC.
- Ensure that the power cable linked to the AC adapter and product is connected firmly.
When the AC adapter is connected, the AC adapter lamp turns on.
Status | Power Lamp |
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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
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
| Use batteries certified and acknowledged by LG Electronics Inc. •
Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur| | Keep the battery away from heat.
• Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
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| Avoid humidity and heat above 140 °F as in cars or saunas. • Otherwise, an
explosion or fire may occu| | If you find leakage or smell bad odor from the
battery, contact the local service center. • 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.| | 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
| Do not leave the powered on product in a space without enough ventilation
(i.e. bags) repeatedly or for an extended time. • The battery may overheat and
cause a fire| | Charge the battery only with the provided charger. •
Otherwise, the battery may be damaged presenting a risk of fire.
| Do not bend the power cable connected to 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.| | 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.
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| To increase battery lifespan, use the battery for a while before charging it
rather than keeping the battery completely charged.| | 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
Symptom | Cause and Solution |
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Some of the Windows functions do not work normally or are not supporte |
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.
The screen color does not display properly.| Check if Reader Mode is on. 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 o| 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.
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.
The wireless network is not connected.| • Press [Fn] + [F6] to check if the
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] > [Apps & features] or [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 a
malicious code.
Appendix
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Battery take-back information
In case 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 properly, call
800-822-8837 or visit
www.call2recycle.org.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name LG: LG
Responsible Party:LG Electronics USA, Inc
Address: 111 Sylvan Avenue, North Building Englewood Clis, New Jersey 07632
Email: lg.environmental@lge.com
References
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