LG 17U70Q Series NOTEBOOK Owner’s Manual
- June 4, 2024
- LG
Table of Contents
LG 17U70Q Series NOTEBOOK
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.
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.
Product Tour
- Webcam Operation Status Lamp
- Webcam
- Built-in Microphone
- Keyboard
- Touchpad
- Power Button [ ] (Fingerprint Sensor)
NOTE
- You can use hot keys to use Windows more conveniently. For details, refer to the LG Easy Guide of the LG PC Manuals.
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Power Port
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HDMI Port
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USB Port (USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 1
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Headphone Port
(4-pole Ear Microphone Port 2 ) -
microSD Card Slot
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Built-in Speakers
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USB-C™ Port 3
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USB Port (USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 1 )
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LAN Port
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Security Keyhole
(Kensington Security Slot)
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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. -
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. -
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).
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
- 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.
- Connect the AC adapter to the PC.
- 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.
| Status | Power Lamp |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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
System Shutdown / Power Off
Press the [
] key or [Ctrl] +
[ESC] to display the Start menu. [ ] 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.
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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 occur.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Some of the Windows functions do not work normally or are not supported. | • |
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.
ENGLISH
| Symptom| Cause and Solution| | Symptom| Cause and
Solution|
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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 system stops during use or does not properly turn off.| • Press the power button for approximately 4 seconds to reset the system.
• Wait until the system restarts automatically after the power is turned off, (when the adapter is connected). Or press the power button after the power is turned off and wait until the system restarts, (when the battery is used).
– 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.
• After resetting the system, run “Setup Defaults” in the system setup. (For more information on how to run “Setup Defaults”, refer to “Initializing System Setup” under “Setup and Upgrade” in the LG Easy Guide of the LG PC Manuals.)
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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.
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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.
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| Symptom | Cause and Solution |
|---|---|
| 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]. 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
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
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References
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