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User Guide
LG-P929
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide LG-P929 www.lg.com P/N : MFL00000000 (1.0)
  • Page 2 Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.79 inches (2cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    Important notice Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Phone memory When available space on your phone memory is less than 10%, your phone cannot receive a new message.
  • Page 4 From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon Settings About phone Status. The battery status (charging or discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are displayed at the top of the screen. 10 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 5 To monitor and control what uses the battery From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon Settings About phone Battery use. The top of the screen displays battery usage time. Either how long since last connected to a power source or, if connected to a power source, how long you were last running on battery power.

  • Page 6: Using Unlock Pattern

    When you can’t recall your Unlock pattern, PIN, or Password: If you logged into your Google account on the phone and failed to use the correct pattern 5 times, touch the Forgot pattern button. Then, you are 12 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 7: Using Hard Reset

    required to sign in with your Google account and prompted to create a new unlock pattern. If you haven’t created a Google account on the phone or you forgot it, you need to perform a Hard Reset. Caution: If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted.

  • Page 8: Connecting To Wi-Fi Networks

    Wireless & networks Wi-Fi settings. Touch Wi-Fi to turn it on and begin scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. • A list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed. Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon. 14 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 9 Touch a network to connect to it. • If the network is open, you are prompted to confirm that you want to connect to that network by touching Connect. • If the network is secured, you're prompted to enter a password or other credentials. (Ask your network administrator for details.) The Status bar will display an icon that indicates your Wi-Fi status.

  • Page 10: Opening And Switching Applications

    Touch the desired application and touch Force stop to stop using it. TIP: Getting back to recent Apps Press and hold the Home Key. A screen will display a list of the most recently used applications. 16 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 11: Unlock Screen When Using Data Connection

    9. Connecting your phone to a computer via Use the USB cable with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification that the USB is connected. Opens the Notifications panel for USB Connected and touch Turn on USB storage.
  • Page 12 Please hold the mobile phone straight up as a regular phone. While making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, try to avoid holding the lower part of the phone where the antenna is located. It may affect call quality. 18 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 13 12. When the screen freezes If the phone does not respond to user input or the screen freezes: Remove the battery, insert it again and power on the phone. If it still does not work, please contact the service center. 13.

  • Page 14: Understanding Your Phone

    2 Phone icon 9 Search Key 3 Menu Key 4 Home Key 10 Back Key Proximity Sensor senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call. 20 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 15 WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionalities. Do not cover on the LCD’s proximity sensor with a protective film. This can cause the sensor to malfunction. Phone icon accesses Dialer, Call log, Contacts, and Favorites.
  • Page 16 In many applications, you may touch this key to search within the application itself. Touch and hold to open Google search by voice. Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display items such as menus and dialog boxes. 22 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 17: Rear View

    Rear View 1 3.5mm Headset Jack 2 Camera Lens 3 Volume Keys 4 Back Cover 5 Microphone 6 Accessory/ Charger Port 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. The 3.5mm jack also allows you to plug in headphones to listen to music.
  • Page 18 USB cable, or other compatible accessories. Tip! The LG-P929 does not support Video call. Tip! If the LG-P929 has errors when you use it or you cannot turn it on, remove the battery, install it again and turn it on after 5 seconds.
  • Page 19 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.
  • Page 20 Replace the battery cover over the back of the phone (as demonstrated below). Apply a steady downward pressure until the battery cover clicks into place. 26 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 21: Charging Your Phone

    Charging your Phone Your LG-P929 comes with a wall adapter and a USB cable which connect together to charge your phone. To charge your phone: NOTICE: Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the charger port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
  • Page 22 When the battery level becomes low, the phone will notify you. Once the battery level becomes exceedingly low, the phone will shut off without notice. As a result, unsaved items may be lost. 28 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 23: Charging With Usb

    NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. The LG-P929 has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage this rear area, as that will cause loss of performance. Charging with USB You can use your computer to charge your phone.

  • Page 24: Turning The Phone On And Off

    Installing the memory card To store multimedia files, such as captured images and videos, you must insert a memory card into your phone. NOTE: The LG-P929 supports up to a 32 GB memory card. 30 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 25 To insert a memory card: Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the memory card. Remove the back cover. Slide the slot protection upwards to unlock it and flip it up to open it. Then insert the memory card into the slot, making sure the gold contact area is facing downwards.

  • Page 26: Formatting The Memory Card

    NOTE: All files on the memory card are deleted when you format it. From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon to open the applications menu. Touch Settings. Touch SD card & phone storage. 32 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 27 Touch Unmount SD Card and OK to confirm. Touch Format SD card, then confirm your choice. If you set the pattern lock, enter the pattern lock and select Erase Everything. The card will then be formatted and ready to use. NOTE: If there is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all the files will be deleted.

  • Page 28: Notifications Panel

    The Status bar uses different icons to display phone information, such as signal strength, new messages, battery life, and active Bluetooth and data connections. Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the Status bar. 34 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 29 [Status bar] Icon Description No SIM card installed No signal Connected to a Wi-Fi network Wired headset connected Call forwarded Call on hold Speakerphone is on Phone microphone is muted Missed call...
  • Page 30 No microSD card installed Battery is fully charged Battery is charging Data in Data out Data in and out Phone is connected via USB cable Downloading data Uploading data GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS 36 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 31: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Getting to Know the Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features. Status Bar Shows device status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.
  • Page 32 Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The Home screen spans five panels, allowing more space for icons, widgets, shortcuts, etc. Location Indicator The dots indicate which Home screen pane you are viewing. 38 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 33 Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate around your phone. Touch - To choose a menu/option or open an application, touch it. Touch and hold - To open an options menu or grab an object you want to move, touch and hold it. Drag - To scroll through a list or move slowly, drag across the touch screen.
  • Page 34 Be careful not to touch any other keys. Lock your phone When you are not using your LG-P929, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your phone. This helps prevent accidental presses and saves battery power. Also, if you do not use the phone for a while, the...

  • Page 35: Unlock Screen

    Caution: To set an unlock pattern, you must first create a Gmail account. Unlock screen Whenever your LG-P929 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen. Drag the unlock icon from left to right to unlock the screen.
  • Page 36 To wake up your phone, press the Menu, Home, Back, Search or Power/Lock Keys. The lock screen will appear. Touch the unlock icon and drag your finger to the left to unlock your Home screen. The last screen you were working on opens. 42 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 37: Home Screen

    NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider. In your LG Home screen, you can view quick keys at the bottom of the screen. The quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.
  • Page 38 Press and hold the Home Key. The screen will show you a pop-up with icons of applications that you've used recently. Touch an icon to open the desired application or press the Back Key to return to the current application or screen. 44 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 39 Overview Home screen Touch to open the Launch screen Launch screen Slide the screen up or down to bring more icons into view Touch an application icon to open the application Touch to close the Launch screen Quick Icons...
  • Page 40 Your Home screen Opening and Closing the Launch screen Opening the Launch screen With your LG-P929, it’s easy to access the Launch screen no matter what feature you’re currently using. Simply press the Home key , then touch the Application Launcher icon...
  • Page 41 Moving application positions From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon Press the Menu Key and touch Move item. Drag the application icon to the position you want, then lift your finger. Application icons to the right of the position shift accordingly. Adding a category From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon...
  • Page 42 Touch the Application Launcher icon Touch the icon for the other application you want to open. Switching between multiple applications Press and hold the Home Key . A window opens with icons of applications that you’ve used recently. 48 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 43 Touch the application icon you want to open. Or touch the Back Key to return to the current application. Touch an icon to open an application you’ve used recently. Adding application icons to the Home screen Customize your Home screen with the applications you use most often.

  • Page 44: Working With Menus

    More to open the additional items. Options menus contain items that apply to the current screen or to the application as a whole. Touch to open more menu items. 50 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 45: Managing Notifications

    Context menus Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no Context menu, nothing will happen.
  • Page 46 Touch a notification to view it. The Notification panel will close and the application that corresponds to your response will open. For example, new voicemail notifications 52 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 47 dial your voicemail box, and network disconnect notifications open the list of configured networks so you can reconnect. To clear all notifi cations Open the Notifications panel. Touch Clear at the top right of the panel. All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will remain in the list.
  • Page 48 Touch the Search icon to search for the entered terms. If what you want to search for what appears in the suggestions list, touch that item to conduct the search. 54 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 49: Locking The Screen

    Locking the Screen You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to make calls, access your data, buy applications, etc. Setting a Lock Pattern for the First Time Press the Home Key , then touch the Application Launcher icon Touch Settings Location &...
  • Page 50 Touch Change screen lock (under the Screen unlock section). Draw your current lock pattern. Touch Pattern to change it (or touch None to remove it). Draw the pattern you wish to use and touch Continue. Redraw the pattern and touch Confirm. 56 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 51 Using a PIN or Password to Lock the Screen Press the Home Key , then touch the Application Launcher icon Touch Settings Location & security. Touch Change screen lock (under the Screen unlock section). Enter your current lock pattern and touch PIN to lock the screen with a number sequence or touch Password for an alphanumeric lock sequence.
  • Page 52 Turn the power off. Press and hold the following keys for 5 seconds: Down Volume Key + Home Key + Power/Lock Key. When the power turns on, release these keys. 58 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 53: Customizing The Home Screen

    Customizing the Home Screen You can personalize your Home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any Home screen. You can also change the wallpaper. To add an item to the Home screen Go to the Home screen pane where you want to add the item.
  • Page 54 Drag the item to a new location on the screen. Pause at the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item onto the next available Home screen pane. When the item is where you want it, lift your finger. 60 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 55 To remove an item from the Home screen Touch and hold the item, note that the Launch icon changes to an icon of a trash can. Drag the item to the Trash Can icon. When the icon turns red, lift your finger. To change the Home screen wallpaper Press the Home Key, then press the Menu Key and touch Wallpaper.
  • Page 56 The following applications are available: Browser Open the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality to enhance the Internet browsing feature on your phone. 62 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 57 Calculator This feature allows you to use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You also have access to an advanced panel, which includes more advanced functions. Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can: •...
  • Page 58 There is also a search tool included to help you locate places of interest or a specific address. You can view locations on a vector, aerial map, or at the street level. 64 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 59 Market Android Market provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone. Android Market also allows you to provide feedback and comments about an application, or flag an application that might be incompatible with your phone. Messaging This application allows you to use the Short Message Service (SMS) to send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones.
  • Page 60 Google Talk on the phone or on the web via instant messaging. TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNav GPS Navigator is a driving aid that uses both audible and visual directions for GPS navigation. 66 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 61 ThinkFree Office ThinkFree Office Mobile for Android provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline. Video Player The Video Player application plays video files stored on your microSD card. Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a voicemail message, and listen to any message they want without being limited to chronological order.

  • Page 62: On-Screen Keyboard

    • Android keyboard: The Android keyboard can also be used to enter text. To switch to the Android keyboard, touch and hold a text field, then touch Input method Android keyboard. 68 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 63 Using the Swype Keyboard The default keyboard uses Swype™. Swype uses error correcting algorithms. Swype also includes a touch predictive text system. Toggles from 123/ABC Mode to SYM Mode Allows you to view Swype Tips and Help. Swype Text Entry Tips You can access the Swype Tips application and watch a video or tutorial on using Swype.

  • Page 64: Swype Settings

    • Language: Allows you to select the current text input language. Default language is set to US English. • Word prediction: Uses a built-in word database to predict words while entering text in Swype. 70 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 65 • Audio feedback: Turns sounds generated by the Swype application on and off. • Vibrate on keypress: Activates a vibration sensation as you enter text using the keypad. • Enable tip indicator: Turns on an on-screen flashing indicator that provides helpful user information.
  • Page 66 This menu provides help and a tutorial to guide you through the process. • Swype help: Displays the Swype User Manual. • Tutorial: Provides an on-screen tutorial. About The about menu provides the current software version for the Swype application. 72 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 67: Google Account Setup

    Google Account Set-up The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you’re prompted to create one. Creating your Google account From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon to open the applications menu.
  • Page 68 When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with your phone. You will be prompted to sign in or 74 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 69 to create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one, such as Gmail or Android Market™. • If you want to use the backup feature to restore your settings to this phone from another phone that was running Android release 2.0 or later, you must enable that option during set up.
  • Page 70 In the contact list, touch the contact you want to call. When the Contact’s details are displayed, touch the phone number you want to dial. 76 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 71: Adjusting Call Volume

    Answering and rejecting a call When the screen is locked When your phone rings, drag the Answer icon to the right. Drag the Decline icon to the left to reject an incoming call. Drag the Excuse msg bar upwards from the bottom if you want to send a message to the caller.
  • Page 72 TIP: Touch any single call log entry to view the date, time, and duration of the call. TIP: Press the Menu Key, then touch Clear call log to delete all the recorded items. 78 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 73 Call settings You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other special features offered by your carrier. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key and touch Settings. Touch Call settings.
  • Page 74 If you want to add a picture to the new contact, touch . Choose from Take a picture or Pick from gallery. Select the contact type by touching Touch a category of contact information and enter the details about your contact. Touch Save. 80 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 75: Favorite Contacts

    Favorite contacts You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites. To add a contact to your favorites From the Home screen, touch to open your contact list. Touch a contact to view its details. Touch the star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns gold and is added to your favorites.
  • Page 76 Messaging/E-mail Messaging Your LG-P929 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message Touch the Messaging icon on the Home screen, and touch New message to open a blank message. Enter a contact name or number in the To field.

  • Page 77: Threaded Box

    WARNING: The 160-character limit may vary from country to country depending on how the SMS is coded and language. WARNING: If an image, video, or audio file is added to an SMS message, it will be automatically converted into an MMS message, and you will be charged accordingly.
  • Page 78 Messaging/E-mail Changing your message settings Your LG-P929 message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences. Opening Email and the Accounts Screen You can use the Email application to read email from services other than Gmail.
  • Page 79 The Accounts screen The Accounts screen lists your Combined Inbox and each of your email accounts. Open the Email application. If you’re not on the Account screen, press the Menu Key and touch Accounts. - Touch to open your Combined Inbox, with messages sent to all of your accounts.
  • Page 80 You can set a message to appear as though it has not been read – for example, to remind yourself to read it again later. • While reading a message, press the Menu Key and touch Mark as unread. 86 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 81: Starring Messages

    To delete a message • While reading a message, touch Delete. -OR- • While reading a message, press the Menu Key and touch Delete. For many types of accounts, deleted messages are moved to a Trash folder, so you can retrieve them in case they were deleted by mistake.

  • Page 82: Composing And Sending Email

    Touch Discard to abandon and delete a message, including any saved drafts. If you aren’t connected to a network, for example, if you’re working in airplane mode, the messages that you send are stored in your Drafts folder 88 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 83 until. If it contains any pending messages, the Drafts is displayed on the Accounts screen. Please note that messages sent using an Exchange account will not be located on the phone; they will, however, be located on the Exchange server itself. If you want to see your sent messages in the Sent folder (or with the Sent label), you will often need to open the Sent folder/label and select Refresh from...

  • Page 84: Social Networking

    If you don’t have an account, you can visit their sites to set it up. NOTE: An additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check your data charges with your network provider. 90 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 85: Adding Your Account To Your Phone

    Adding your account to your phone From the Home screen, choose any social networking application you want to use. Enter your e-mail address and password that you set up on your community, then touch Log in. TIP: If you add a social networking widget on your Home screen, the widget will show your status when your phone updates from the network.
  • Page 86 Messaging/E-mail Removing accounts on your phone From the Home screen, press the Menu Key and touch Settings Accounts & sync touch the account you want to delete Remove account. 92 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 87: Getting To Know The Viewfinder

    Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively, you can use the side volume keys. Brightness This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the image. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar, towards “-” for a lower brightness image, or towards “+”...

  • Page 88: Using The Focus Mode

    If you are trying to take a close-up shot but the focus box remains red, try turning the macro mode on. Face tracking –Allows your camera detects and focuses on human faces automatically. Manual – Set the camera to focus manually. 94 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 89 Taking a quick photo Open the Camera application. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph. Touch and hold the capture button lightly, and a focus box will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 90: Using The Advanced Settings

    This is useful under darker conditions. Select from ISO values of Auto, 400,200 and 100. White balance – Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, and Cloudy. Color effect – Choose a color effect for your new photo. 96 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 91 Once you’ve made your selections, use the Back Key to close the menu. You are then ready to take a picture. NOTE: You can change a color picture to black and white or sepia, but you cannot change a black-and-white or sepia picture to color. Timer –...
  • Page 92 TIP: The settings menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change elements of the image color or quality, you will see a preview of the image change behind the settings menu. 98 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 93: Viewing Your Saved Photos

    Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos from within the camera mode. Just touch and you will be directed to the Gallery. TIP: Flick left or right to view other photos or videos. - Touch to see a slideshow. - Touch to share the contents or delete Touch More for the following options below.

  • Page 94: Video Camera

    Choose your video image size from VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) or QCIF (176x144). Scene mode Set the camera to adjust to the environment. Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night and Sunset. 100 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 95 Settings Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings on page 102. Camera mode Slide this icon up to switch to camera mode. Start recording Touch this icon to begin recording. Gallery This enables you to access your saved photos &...
  • Page 96 Touch to access the Gallery and view your recorded video. Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch to open the advanced options. After selecting the option, touch the Back Key. 102 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 97 White balance – The white balance ensures any the white areas in your video are realistic. To enable your camera to adjust the white balance correctly, you may need to determine the light conditions. Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, and Cloudy.
  • Page 98 Touch a video once to start playing it automatically. Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the volume keys on the right side of the phone. 104 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 99: Your Photos And Videos

    Your photos and videos Setting a photo as wallpaper Touch the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it. Touch the screen to open the options menu, then touch Menu. Touch More Set as Wallpaper.

  • Page 100: View Mode

    Full view mode. Timeline view The LG-P929 Gallery also provides a timeline view of your photos and videos. From Grid view mode, drag to the right to display your photos by date and location.

  • Page 101: My Images Options Menu

    My Images options menu Select a photo, then press the Menu Key twice to see the available options. Sending a photo To send a photo, touch and hold the photo you want. Select Share. Choose from Email, Bluetooth, Picasa, Facebook, Messaging, Twitter or Gmail. When you choose Email, Gmail or Messaging, your photo will be attached to a message.

  • Page 102: Using An Image

    Touch Slideshow. Checking your photo You can view a photo’s detailed information, such as Name, Date, Time, Size and Type. Touch and hold a photo, then touch More Details. 108 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 103: Transferring Files Using Usb Mass Storage Devices

    Transferring files using USB mass storage devices To transfer fi les using USB devices: Connect the LG-P929 to a PC using a USB cable. If you didn't install the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you need to change settings manually.
  • Page 104 Multimedia Music Your LG-P929 has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. Playing a song From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon and select Music. Touch Songs. Select the song you want to play.
  • Page 105 Using the radio Your LG-P929 has a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to your favorite stations and listen on the go. NOTE: You must attach your headphones to listen to the radio.

  • Page 106: Resetting Channels

    Listening to the radio Touch Listen Via and you can choose to listen via Speaker or Wired headset. WARNING: If you connect a headset not specifically made for radio reception, radio reception may be poor. 112 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 107: Google Applications

    Google account will automatically synchronize with your LG-P929. Google Maps™ Check your current location and traffic and receive directions to your destination. The LG-P929 must be connected to Wi-Fi or 3G/GPRS. NOTE: Google Maps™ does not cover all cities and countries.
  • Page 108 You can also check other's comment regarding an application or you can post your comments. Select a category from Apps and Games to browse its contents. You can choose from Top paid, Top free and Just in. Choose an application to install. 114 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 109: Google Mail

    NOTE: When you want to finish the game, use the Home or Back Key. You will return to the Home screen. You can also use the Menu Key of the game. WARNING: To protect your phone and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources, such as Android Market™.

  • Page 110: Google Talk

    Signed in automatically if you set Automatically sign in active. Settings – Allows you to adjust various Google Talk settings. More – Allows you to close all chats, check Invites and view your Blocked list. 116 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 111: Setting Your Alarm

    Touch Add alarm and set the time. Then touch to turn on the alarm. After you set the time, the LG-P929 will let you know how much time is left before the alarm sounds. Set Repeat, Ringtone or Vibrate and add Label to name the alarm.
  • Page 112 Touch Done to save the event in the calendar. A colored square in the calendar will mark all days that have saved events. An alarm will sound at the event start time to help you stay organized. 118 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 113: Thinkfree Office

    Changing your calendar view From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon and select Calendar. Press the Menu Key. Select one of the following Calendar views: Day, Week, Month, or Agenda. ThinkFree Office ThinkFree Office allows you to read documents and provides limited edit functions for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Page 114: Voice Recorder

    Menu Key and touching Share. Choose from Bluetooth, Email, Gmail and Messaging. When you select Email, Gmail and Messaging, the voice recording will be attached to a message. Then you can write and send it normally. 120 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 115: Using Options

    The Web Browser Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, and much more, right on your mobile phone, wherever you are and whatever you’re into. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider.

  • Page 116: Adding And Accessing Bookmarks

    Touch Add and enter a name followed by its URL. To access the bookmark, simply touch the bookmark image. You will be connected to the bookmarked page. Changing Web browser settings Press the Menu Key, then touch More Settings. 122 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 117: Location And Security

    Settings Wireless & networks Allows you to manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. You can also set Mobile networks and Airplane mode. Airplane mode – When Airplane mode is activated, all wireless communications are disabled. Sound Allows you to adjust sound and notification settings. You can also manage vibrate mode, audible, and haptic feedback.
  • Page 118 Use secure credentials – Allows you to access secure certificates. Install from SD card – Choose to install encrypted certificates from your SD card. Set password – Set or change the credential storage password. 124 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 119 Clear storage - Clear credential storage of all contents and reset its password Applications You can manage applications. Unknown Sources – Enable this setting to install non-Market applications. Manage Applications – Manage and remove installed applications. Running services - Check currently running services Development –...
  • Page 120 Choose from Web, Apps, Contacts, Messaging Search, Music or Twitter. Language & keyboard Set local language and region, text input, and autocorrect options. Voice input & output Allows you to set various settings for the Voice recognizer and Text-to-speech. 126 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 121: About Phone

    Accessibility You use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. NOTE: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable. Date and time Set date, time, time zone, and time and date formats. About phone View legal information and check phone status and software version.
  • Page 122 Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi connection will be disabled automatically.In this case, if your phone has access to 3G data, it may be connected to the 3G network automatically, and additional charges may be applied. 128 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 123 NOTE: The LG-P929 supports WEP, WPA/ WPA2-PSK and 802.1x EAP. security. If your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, fill in the key in the pop-up window. If encryption is not set, this pop-up window will not be shown. You can obtain the key from your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator.

  • Page 124: Usb Tethering & Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings

    USB connection. Tip: To use USB tethering, you need to install “LG USB Driver” on to your PC first. LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lgmobilephones.com Click Mobile Support...

  • Page 125: Usb Tethering And Data Sharing

    Portable Wi-Fi hotspot – Allows you to share your phone’s mobile network data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Help – Opens a menu with information about USB tethering and portable Wi-Fi hotspots as well as information about where to learn more. To share your phone’s data connection via For the most current information about which operating systems support USB tethering and how...
  • Page 126 Wi-Fi Before you start! To use USB tethering, you need to install “LG USB Driver” on to your PC first. LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lgmobilephones.com Click Mobile Support Select the Carrier(T- Mobile) Select the Model (LG-P929) Click USB Cable Driver to download.
  • Page 127 NOTE: When using the USB tethering, your phone can be connected to 3G network only. Under the status of the USB tethering, Wi-Fi network connection will be disabled. To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot You can’t share your phone’s data connection and SD card via USB at the same time.
  • Page 128 You can change the network SSID (name) that other computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks. • You can also touch the Security menu to configure the network with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security, with a preshared key (PSK). 134 LG-P929 | User Guide...
  • Page 129 • If you touch the WPA2 PSK security option, a password field is added to the Configure Wi-Fi hotspot menu. If you enter a password, you will need to enter that password when you connect to the phone’s portable Wi-Fi hotspot with a computer or other device.

  • Page 130: Divx Mobile

    DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to 320 x 240. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. 136 LG-P929 | User Guide...

  • Page 131: Technical Data

    Technical data Ambient Temperatures Max: +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min: -10°C...
  • Page 132 HAC statement This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise.
  • Page 133 aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. This should provide the hearing aid user with “normal usage” while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. “Normal usage” in this context is defined as a signal quality that’s acceptable for normal operation.

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