LG 55LW9800 - Manual (Page 64)

64 ENTERTAINMENT
Smart Share Function
Connecting USB storage devices
Connect USB storage devices such as a USB flash
drive or external hard drive to the TV and use
multimedia features (See “Browsing files” on page
69).
Connect a USB flash drive or USB memory card
reader to the TV as shown in the following
illustration.
To disconnect a USB storage device, make sure to
end the connection properly to prevent damages to
the TV or files.
1 Press Q.MENU to access the quick menus.
2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to USB
Device and press ENTER.
3 Disconnect the USB storage device only when
the message says that it is safe to remove.
CAUTION
• Do not turn the TV off or remove a USB
storage device while the USB storage
device is connected to the TV, as this could
result in loss of files or damage to the USB
storage device.
• Back up your files saved on a USB storage
device frequently, as you may lose or
damage the files and this may be not
covered by the warranty.
Tips for using USB storage devices
• The TV recognizes only a USB storage device.
• If you connect a USB storage device to the TV through
a USB hub, your TV may not recognize the USB
storage device.
• The TV may not recognize a USB storage device that
requires a special driver.
• The recognition speed of a USB storage device may
differ depending on the device.
• Only use a USB storage device which has normal
music or image files.
• Use only USB storage devices that are formatted as a
FAT 32 or NTFS file system.
• You may need to connect a USB storage device to an
external power supply with a power adapter.
• If the TV does not recognize a connected USB storage
device, replace the cable and try again. Do not use an
excessively long cable.
• The TV does not support some USB storage devices
properly.
• You can use a multi-partition (up to 4) USB storage
device.
• You can use up to 4 USB storage devices at a time by
using a USB multi-card reader.
• The file alignment method of a USB storage device is
similar to the one of Window XP.
• You cannot create or delete a folder saved in a USB
storage device directly on the TV.
• The number of characters for a file name is up to 100
English characters.
• Up to 1000 including folders and files can be
recognized.
• If there are too many folders and files in one folder, it
may not operate properly.
• The recommended capacity for a USB external hard
disk is 1 TB or less and for a USB storage device is 32
GB or less.
• If a USB external hard disk with the Energy Saving
feature does not work, turn the USB external hard disk
off and on again to make it work properly. For more
information, refer to the user manual of the USB
external hard disk.
• USB storage devices below USB 2.0 are supported as
well. But they may not work properly in the movie list.
• The electrostatic can cause USB device’s malfunction.
In this case, USB Device has to be plugged again.
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