LG Control Center

LG Control Center is a software that helps you to change PC Settings, Power Settings, Windows Security Settings, etc. as well as viewing system information.

Tip:

The menus displayed in LG Control Center and its supported functions may differ depending on the model.

The figures herein are subject to change without prior notice.

Running LG Control Center

Select the [] button > [LG Software] to run [LG Control Center].

  1. Minimize/Exit Button: Minimizes the size of the window, or exits the software.

  2. help/info Button: Runs Help or displays information about the software.

  3. System Settings: Sets up the screen brightness / resolution, external display, sound and other various devices.

  4. Power Management: Sets up USB charging, battery status and battery life extension.

  5. Windows Security: Sets User Account Control settings and Firewall settings.

  6. Instant Booting: You can set the system to automatically boot whenever you open the notebook PC.

  7. System Information: Displays the PC OS in use, processor information and other system information.

System Settings Screen

You can use this screen to configure various devices in your PC.

  1. Screen: Allows you to set the brightness and resolution of the screen. (This function is not supported in a model that does not provide the brightness settings in Windows.)

  2. External Display: Allows you to configure the connection mode of an external display connected to the PC.

  3. Keyboard Backlight: Allows you to configure the Keyboard Lighting.

  4. HotKey Settings: Allows you to set the hot keys so that you can use them without pressing the Fn key.

  5. Sound: Allows you to adjust the volume of the sound or use the mute function.

  6. Airplane Mode: Allows you to set the Airplane Mode. (It turns off the wireless LAN).

  7. Silent Mode: Allows you to set the fan to the low-speed mode.

  8. Touchpad: Allows you to set whether to use the touchpad. (If you select Automatic, the touchpad is automatically set to "Disable" when you connect a mouse to your PC.)

    Tip:

    Models without fingerprint recognition system come with only two menus: “Enable” and “Disable”.

    For automatic setting of models without fingerprint recognition system, refer to [Using the PC] > [Keyboard] > [Using Hot Keys].

  9. Touch Screen: Allows you to set whether to use the touch screen.

Power Management Screen

You can check or change the settings related to USB charging or battery.

  1. USB Charge Setting: Allows you to set the USB port so that you can perform charging using the USB port even when the PC is turned off.

  2. Battery State: Allows you to measure the battery lifespan so that you can replace it timely.

  3. Extend Battery Life: Allows you to increase the battery lifespan by lowering the battery charging level to 80% of the battery capacity.

Windows Security Screen

You can change the User Account Control and firewall settings in Windows.

  1. User Account Control Settings: Allows you to change the User Account Control settings in Windows.

  2. Firewall: Turns on/off the Windows firewall. (It may not work if other vaccine software is installed in the PC.)

Instant Booting

You can set the system to automatically boot whenever you open the notebook PC.

FAQ

Q: Battery status displays “Warning”.

  • The battery is a consumable item and its lifespan may decrease depending on the usage frequency and environment. It is recommended that you visit the LG Electronics service center to have the battery replaced.