Important Safety Precautions

Please avoid any undesirable environmental factor that shortens the machine's life span. Use the machine in a safe and stable place.

Installation

WARNING
Do not use the LG Chromebase in damp places like a laundry room or bathroom.
  • Moisture may cause a glitch or an electric shock.
Dispose of the wrapping plastic properly.
  • The wrapping plastic may cause suffocation.
  • If a child eats it by mistake, force him/her to vomit immediately and take him/her to the hospital.
Use the LG Chromebase in a dust-free environment.
  • Otherwise, the system may not function properly.
Do not leave any object nearer than 6 inches (15 cm) from the LG Chromebase.
  • Otherwise, lack of ventilation could overheat the LG Chromebase from inside and you could get a burn from the heat.
  • The LG Chromebase may cause a burn. (especially, babies, infants, aged and patients need to be more careful.)
Ensure that the end of the LG Chromebase bottom will not protrude towards the front, when installing it on a cabinet or shelf.
  • The LG Chromebase may get out of the center of gravity and fall, resulting in injury or destruction.
  • The cabinet or self should fit the size of the product.
Do not place the LG Chromebase in a closed place, such as bookshelf or closet, on a carpet or sitting cushion.
  • The product may get heated from the inside and result in a fire.
Do not place the LG Chromebase on a place which can be reached by oil or steam, such as cooking table or humidifier.
  • An electric shock or fire may occur.
CAUTION
Place the LG Chromebase in a safe place so that it does not fall.
  • If dropped, the machine could be damaged and even cause an injury.
Do not store or use the LG Chromebase near a magnetic object (i.e. a bag with a magnetic object, a diary, a wallet, a memo board, high-powered speakers, a bracelet, or etc.).
  • Otherwise, the SSD and the system may be damaged and fail to operate properly.
Never place the LG Chromebase on a bag with magnetic objects including magnetic buttons.
  • Otherwise, the SSD and the system may be damaged and fail to operate properly.
Operate the LG Chromebase in a place without electromagnetic interference.
  • Keep a proper distance between the LG Chromebase and such electronic appliances as speakers that generate strong magnetic fields.
  • Otherwise, data may be lost from the SSD or the LCD may show impaired coloration.
Do not put any heavy object on the LG Chromebase.

  • If falling, the object could damage the LG Chromebase and cause an injury.
  • Spread a soft cloth on the floor to protect the screen (panel) when connecting the stand base.

Using an AC Adapter

WARNING
Do not bend the power cable for AC adaptor too much.
  • Otherwise, the wires inside the cable may break and cause an electric shock or an electrical fire.
  • 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 LG Chromebase may get damaged.
Operate the product at the proper voltage.
  • Excessive voltage may result in damage on the product, electric shock or fire.
Use power outlets with an earth pin installed and proper supply of rated electricity.
  • An electric leakage may cause an electric shock or fire.
Plug the power cord tightly into the outlet.
  • Loose connection of the power cord could cause a fire.
  • If the cord pins are wet or dusted, dry them sufficiently or remove the dust before use.
  • If the holes of the electric outlet are loose, do not use it.
In the case that a strange noise is heard from the cord or plug, disconnect the power cord from the outlet immediately and contact the service center.
  • A fire or electric shock may occur.
Never disassemble the power supply and adapter.
  • A damaged power cord may cause an electric shock or fire.
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.
  • A fire may occur.
Do not impair the cord by bending or pressing it too hard. Keep children and pets from damaging the power cord.
  • An impaired cord could damage the LG Chromebase parts causing a fire or an electric shock.
Disconnect the LG Chromebase completely from others before cleaning it.
  • Otherwise, an electric shock or impairment may occur.
Do not insert a metal chopstick or other conductors into a hole of the outlet when the power cable is connected to the outlet. Do not touch the plug right after disconnecting it from the outlet.
  • Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.
Please use the power adapter and cord certified by LG Electronics.
  • Using a non-certified product may result in a fire and electric shock.
  • Disconnect the power cable if you want zero power consumption.
  • The system may malfunction.

Using the LG Chromebase

WARNING
Clean the LG Chromebase with a proper agent and dry it completely before using it again.
  • If the LG Chromebase is wet while used, an electric shock or fire may occur.
When lightning flashes in your area, disconnect the power, LAN and other connections.
  • An electric shock or fire may occur.
Do not leave a cup or other containers filled with liquids near the LG Chromebase.
  • In the case that liquid goes inside the LG Chromebase, a fire or electric shock may occur.
If you have dropped or damaged the LG Chromebase, disconnect the power and contact the local service center for a safety check.
  • If a damaged LG Chromebase remains in service, an electric shock or fire may occur.
Do not put a lit candle or live cigarette on the LG Chromebase.
  • A fire may occur.
  • If you have contacted the liquid from the LCD panel, immediately wash the substance away with water and consult a physician.
If you smell or see smoke from the LG Chromebase, stop using the LG Chromebase and disconnect the power before contacting the local service center.
  • A fire may occur.
Do not play online games excessively.
  • Playing an online game for an extensive time may cause a mental disorder. It could even inflict physical impairments on invalids, children, and the elderly.
If you use the LG Chromebase for a long period of time, you may be stressed physically.
  • You should rest for 10 minutes per hour of usage.
  • Do not use the LG Chromebase more than two hours a day (recommended).
  • Take a rest regularly and relax your muscles by stretching lightly.
  • Flickering or patterned images may cause a seizure. If you have a history of epilepsy or seizure, consult your doctor before watching 3D video.
CAUTION
Do not press or scratch the LCD panel with a sharp object.
  • It may cause impairment.
To clean the LCD screen and the front frame, use designated agents and soft cloth and rub the screen to one side.
  • Too much force may damage the screen.
  • If the cloth is too wet, you may have strains.
Please ask one of our service technicians to check the operational state after your LG Chromebase has been repaired.
  • Otherwise, an electric shock or fire may occur.
For minors, we recommend a program that blocks access to illegal or pornographic web sites.
  • Minors' exposure to adult-only contents may inflict psychological instability or even trauma on them. Take an extra precaution for your children if the whole family is using this machine.
Keep the LG Chromebase away from heat-emitting devices such as a heater.
  • The LG Chromebase may be deformed or catch on fire.
Do not insert other devices than designated ones in the ports.
  • Otherwise, the LG Chromebase may be damaged.
Do not block the ventilation hole with any object.
  • Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.
Turn off the LG Chromebase if you are not going to use it for an extended time period.
  • Due to heating, spark and/or insulation deterioration caused by stacked dust, you may have short circuit, electrical shock, and fire.
  • As the adapter can be hot, do not touch it with bare skin while using it.
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 Ω can cause electromagnetic interference. Therefore, we recommend you to use a headphone that has a resistance less than 20 Ω.
If you smell gas, never touch the electric outlet and open the window for ventilation.
  • An electric shock or fire may occur.
Ensure that no child will hang or ride on the installed product.
  •  They could fall or tumble, resulting in an injury.
Do not disassemble, repair, or revamp the product.
  • An electric shock or fire may occur.
  • If you need a checking, adjustment, or repair, contact the service center.
  • If you replace a part yourself, the product may not work properly.
If you drop the product, or the case is destroyed, turn off and unplug the product.
  • An electric shock or fire may occur.
  • Contact the service center.
Do not spray water directly on the body nor use the combustible substances (thinner or benzene) to clean the product.
  • An electric shock or fire may occur.
  • The main power cut-off device is the power cord, which should be placed in a location you can easily access.
If the product is out of order, for example, with blank screen or no sound, do not use it.
  • Turn off and unplug the product immediately and contact the service center.
  • An electric shock or fire may occur.
Contact the seller or service center once a year to consult with them regarding the internal cleaning.
  • If dust builds up over time inside the product, it may result in a fire or failure.
Refer to the guide to set up the resolution and frequency to fit the product.
  •  You may have poor eyesight.
  • The LCD is a product composed of millions of pixels and requires highly advanced technologies. You may have a few pixel spots (red, green, white and black) on the screen. This is usual on the LCD and unrelated to the product performance. It is not a defect.
  • The LCD may have different level of brightness and tones of color on the right, left, upper and lower parts of it, depending the viewing angle. This is usual on the LCD and unrelated to the product performance. It is not a defect.
Do not disconnect the power cord while using the LG Chromebase.
  • The LG Chromebase may be damaged by an electrical shock.
Do not plug or unplug the product to turn on or off the product (do not use the plug as a power switch).
  • Otherwise, an electric shock or impairment may occur.
  • Avoid touching the screen. It can be easily damaged.
  • Spilling a liquid like coffee or juice on the keyboard may cause a fault, malfunction, or electric shock.
  • The keys may not work properly when you use several keys at the same time while playing a PC game. (Please change the key combination settings according to the combinations necessary for the game play.)
Do not use the product near other electronics such as microwave, TV set or refrigerator.
  • Connectivity and screen quality may be affected.
Do not put in metals, such as coins, hair pins, or other iron, and combustible substances such as paper or matches.
  • Especially, warn the children against the above behavior.
  • An electric shock or fire may occur.
  • If a foreign substance gets in the product, disconnect the power cord and contact the service center.
Solid State Disk damage and data loss may occur when:
  • External shocks are inflicted on the machine while disassembling or installing it.
To minimize data loss resulting from Solid State Disk damage, back up important data frequently.
  • The manufacturer is not responsible for any data loss.

Carrying the LG Chromebase

CAUTION
Before carrying the machine, turn off the power and disconnect all the cables.
  • Otherwise, you may trip over the wire, damaging the Chromebase and getting an injury.
Protect the machine from any shock while carrying it.
  • System damage or an injury may result.
  • Save the box.
  • When you move the product, use this box.
  • The product is heavy. To unpack or move the product, do not do it by yourself. You must do it with another person at least.
  • Otherwise, the product would result in an injury or be damaged.
  • Before using the product that was once dropped, contact the service center as it may result in an electric shock or a fire.