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LG P999 User Manual

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LG-P999
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P/N : MFL67206101 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide LG-P999 www.lg.com P/N : MFL67206101 (1.0)
  • Page 2 Bluetooth QD ID B017679...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact LG-P999 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

  • Page 4: Service Activation

    SERVICE ACTIVATION If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. You will need the following information when activating service: •...

  • Page 5: About This User Manual

    About this user manual Please read this user manual carefully before you use your phone and keep it handy for future reference. Should phone fail to operate correctly, refer to FAQ. • Some features and service may vary by area, phone, carrier, plan and version of phone software.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Text Input Methods ...34 email accounts screen ..48 Using the Swype Composing and sending Keyboard ......34 email ........50 Swype Text Entry Tips ..35 Working with account Swype Settings ....35 folders........51 Adding and editing email accounts .......52  LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 7 Camera ......53 How to save music/video files to your phone ..... 9 Getting to know the How to send data from your viewfinder ......53 phone via Bluetooth ..70 Using the focus mode ..54 Google applications ..72 Taking a quick photo ..54 Once you’ve taken the Google Maps™...
  • Page 8 Wi-Fi hotspot (Wi-Fi tethering) ....99 To rename or secure your portable hotspot....100 Phone Software update ......102 Copyrights and trademarks ....104 Accessories ....106 Technical data .... 107 FAQ ......108 For Your Safety ....119 8 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 9: 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 2%, your phone cannot receive new messages.
  • Page 10 The body of the screen lists applications or services using battery power from greatest amount to least. 10 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 11: Installing An Open Source Os

    3. Installing an open source OS Installing an open source OS on your phone and not using the OS provided by the manufacturer may cause your phone to malfunction. WARNING: If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer, your phone is no longer covered by the warranty.

  • Page 12: Using Hard Reset

    If you haven’t created a Google account on the phone or you forgot it, you need to perform a factory reset. 5. Using hard reset If your phone does not restore to the original 12 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 13: Connecting To Wi-Fi Networks

    condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it. When the phone is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock + Volume Down Keys at the same time (for over ten seconds). The phone will turn on and perform a factory reset immediately. WARNING: If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted.

  • Page 14: Opening And Switching Applications

    To stop the application you are using: On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings> Applications> Manage applications. Touch the desired application and touch Force stop to stop using it. 14 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

    TIP! Getting back to a recent application Touch and hold the Home Key. A screen will appear listing the applications you have recently used. 8. Connecting your phone to a computer via USB Transfer file your microSD card using USB devices: Install your microSD card on your phone if it is not already installed.
  • Page 16 Touch Turn off USB storage in the dialog that opens. 9. Unlock screen when using data connection Your display will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using data connection. To turn on your LCD screen, just touch it. 1 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 17: Hold Your Phone Upright

    11. Hold your phone upright Please hold your phone straight and upright, as with a normal phone. The LG-P999 has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this will cause a loss of performance.

  • Page 18: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD‘s proximity sensor with protective film. This may cause the sensor to malfunction. 18 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 19 Earphone Jack Volume Keys • On the Home screen: Controls the HDMI Cable ringer volume. Port • During a call: Power/Lock Key Controls your earpiece volume. • When playing a Charger/USB Port song: Controls volume continuously. Back Cover Back-facing Camera Lens Flash microSD Card Slot...

  • Page 20: Installing The Sim Card And Battery

    Use the fingertip cutout to pull off the back cover with your forefinger. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. 20 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 21 Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2). Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it clicks into place (2).

  • Page 22: Charging Your Phone

    The battery must be fully charged initially to extend battery lifetime. NOTE: Make sure the ‘B’ side is facing upwards when connecting the USB cable into the phone’s charger/USB port. 22 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 23: Installing The Memory Card

    Installing the memory card NOTE: The LG-P999 supports up to a 32 GB memory card. To insert a memory card: Slide the memory card into the microSD card slot until it clicks into place.

  • Page 24: Formatting The Memory Card

    Touch Unmount SD card. Touch Format SD card, then confirm your choice. If you set the pattern lock, input the pattern lock and select Erase everything. The card will then be formatted and ready to use. 24 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 25 NOTE: If there is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting, as all the files will have been deleted. When the phone is connected as USB storage, some menu items cannot be used at the same time, or may be grayed out.

  • Page 26: Your Home Screen

    Be careful not to touch any other keys. Lock your phone When you are not using your phone, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your phone. This helps to prevent accidental touching of the keys and saves battery power. 2 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 27: Unlock The Screen

    If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen you are viewing is replaced by the lock screen to conserve the battery. NOTE: If there are any programs running when you set the pattern, they may be still running in lock mode.

  • Page 28: Adding Applications To Your Home Screen

    Home screen. On the Add to Home screen menu, touch the type of item you want to add. For example, touch Folders from the list and then Contacts with phone numbers. 28 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 29: Getting Back To A Recently Used Application

    You will see a new folder’s icon on the Home screen. Drag it to the desired location on the desired panel and release your finger from the screen. TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Applications menu, touch and hold the application icon you want to add.

  • Page 30: Status Bar

    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 are likely to see in the Status Bar. 30 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 31 [Status Bar] Icon Description No SIM card installed No signal Indicates that your phone is connected to a HSPA+ network Indicates that your phone is connected to a 3G network Indicates that your phone is connected to a EDGE network Indicates that your phone is connected to a GPRS network Indicates your signal strength (the more...
  • Page 32 Ringer is silenced Vibrate mode is on Battery fully charged Battery is charging Data in and out Phone is connected to PC via USB cable Downloading data Uploading data GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS 32 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 33: On-Screen Keyboard

    Icon Description 3 more notifications not displayed Data is syncing Download finished New Gmail message New Google Talk message New text or multimedia message Song is playing Upcoming event USB tethering is active Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are active On-screen Keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 34: Text Input Methods

    Input method > Android keyboard. Using the Swype Keyboard The Swype™ keyboard uses error correcting algorithms and also includes a predictive text system. Toggles from 123/ABC Mode to SYM Mode Allows you to view Swype Tips and Help. 34 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 35: Swype Text Entry Tips

    Swype Text Entry Tips You can access Swype Tips and watch a tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following Swype text entry tips. • Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such as pp in apple). •...
  • Page 36 Word choice window: Sets the amount of times • the word choice selection window displays on the screen. Move the slider between Never or Always and touch OK. 3 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 37 Speed vs. accuracy: Sets how quickly Swype • responds to on-screen input. Move the slider between Fast Response (speed) or Error Tolerance (accuracy) and touch OK. Help This menu provides help and a tutorial to guide you through the process. •...

  • Page 38: Google Account Set-Up

    Google servers and checks for username availability. Enter and re-enter your password. Then follow the instructions and enter the required and optional information about the account. Wait while the server creates your account. 38 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 39: Signing In To Your Google Account

    Signing in to your Google account Enter your e-mail address and password, then touch Sign in. After signing in, you can use Gmail and take advantages of Google services on your phone. Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, it will be automatically synchronized with your Google account on the web (depending on your synchronization settings).
  • Page 40 If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings will not be restored. • If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account. 40 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 41: Calls/Contacts

    Calls/Contacts Making a voice call Touch to open the keypad. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, touch the Clear icon Touch the Call icon to make a call. To end a call, touch the End icon TIP! To enter “+”...

  • Page 42: Adjusting Call Volume

    On the Home screen, touch and choose the Call log tab. View a complete list of all dialed, received and missed calls. TIP! Touch any single call log entry to view the date, time, and duration of the call. 42 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 43: Call Settings

    TIP! Touch the Menu Key, then touch Clear call log to delete all the recorded items. Call settings You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding and other special features offered by your carrier. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab to open the applications menu.

  • Page 44: Contacts

    Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. 44 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 45: Searching For A Contact

    Searching for a contact On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Contacts or touch and choose the Contacts tab. Touch the Menu Key > Search and enter the contact name using the keypad. Adding a new contact On the Home screen, touch and enter the new contact’s number.

  • Page 46: Favorite Contacts

    Touch the Favorites tab and choose a contact entry to view its details. Touch the gold star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favorites. 4 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 47: Messaging/E-Mail

    Messaging/E-mail Messaging Your LG-P999 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Messaging > New message to open a blank message. Enter a contact name or number in the To field.

  • Page 48: Changing Your Message Settings

    NOTE: If you get an SMS message during a call there will be ring notification. Changing your message settings Your LG-P999 message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences.
  • Page 49 The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account. After initial setup, Email displays the contents of your Inbox (if you have only one account) or the Accounts screen (if you have multiple accounts). TIP! If you press and hold an account from the list •...

  • Page 50: Composing And Sending Email

    Cc or Bcc other contacts/email addresses. Enter the text of the message. Touch the Menu Key and then Add attachment to attach the file you want to share with your message. Touch Send. 50 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 51: Working With Account Folders

    If you’re not ready to send the message, touch Save as draft to save it in a Drafts folder. Touch a draft message in a Drafts folder to resume working on it. Your message will also be saved as a draft if you touch the Back Key before sending it.

  • Page 52: Adding And Editing Email Accounts

    Open the Accounts screen. Touch and hold the account you want to delete. Touch Remove account in the menu that opens. Touch OK in the dialog box to confirm that you want to delete the account. 52 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 53: Camera

    Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom - Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively, you can use the volume keys. Swap Camera - You can swap between the front- facing camera and the back-facing camera. Video mode - Slide this icon down to switch to video mode.

  • Page 54: Using The Focus Mode

    Notice: A shading issue where the center and sides of the image have a color difference may occur when you try to take a picture indoors due to the characteristics of the camera. 54 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 55: Once You've Taken The Photo

    Once you’ve taken the photo Your captured photo will appear on the screen. Touch to share your photo as Bluetooth, Share Email, Gmail, Messaging, and Picasa. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are uploaded and/or downloaded while roaming. TIP! If you have a social networking site account and set it up on your phone, you can share your photos to your community.
  • Page 56 • Solarize and Beaty blur for Color effect are only supported in in the front-facing camera mode. • Blue, Emboss, Posterize, and Vivid for Color effect are supported only in back-facing camera mode. 5 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 57 Timer – The self-timer allows you to set a delay after the shutter is pressed. Select Off, 3 secs, 5 secs, and 10 secs. This is ideal if you want to be included in a photo. Shot mode – Select various shooting mode from the options.
  • Page 58 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. 58 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 59: Viewing Your Saved Photos

    Viewing your saved photos 1 You can access your saved photos from within the camera mode. Just touch and your gallery will appear on the screen. Touch the screen to view additional options for the image. Touch to see a slideshow of your pictures. Touch Menu and select the options you want.

  • Page 60: Video Camera

    Brightness - This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar towards “-” to lower the brightness of the video or towards “+” to increase it. 0 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 61: Recording A Quick Video

    Recording a quick video Open the Camera application and slide the camera mode button down to the Video position. The Capture icon will change to The video camera viewfinder will appear on the screen. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video.

  • Page 62: Using The Advanced Settings

    Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, and Cloudy. Color effect – Choose a color tone to use for your new video. NOTE: Depending to the camera mode, the supported color effect options are different between the front-facing camera and back-facing camera. 2 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 63 Video quality – Choose from Super fine, Fine and Normal. • Super Fine: Records videos at a super fine video quality. • Fine: Records videos at a fine video quality. • Normal: Records videos at a normal video quality. Duration – Set a duration limit for your video. Choose between Normal and MMS to limit the maximum size to send as an MMS message.

  • Page 64: Watching Your Saved Videos

    Touch a video once to start to 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. 4 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 65: Video Camera

    Video camera Gallery You can store any multimedia files on your phone’s memory in your Gallery so that you have easy access to all of your pictures, sounds, videos and games. You can also save your files to your external memory card. The advantage of using a memory card is that you can free up space on your phone memory.
  • Page 66 Touch and hold a content thumbnail and flick them to the top area by your finger or touch the play button. Notice: Check that your device is connected with your home network using Wi-Fi connection to use this application.  LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 67: Music

    DLNA. The device (e.g. TV) will not appear in the renderer list if it only supports the DMP feature. Music Your LG-P999 has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, touch the Applications tab and then Music.

  • Page 68: Transferring Files Using Usb Mass Storage Devices

    Transferring files using USB mass storage devices To transfer files using USB devices: Connect the LG-P999 to a PC using a USB cable. If you have not installed the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you will need to change the settings manually.

  • Page 69: How To Save Music/Video Files To Your Phone

    • If you want to synchronize your phone with your PC using the LG PC Suite after using the USB mass storage function, from the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > SD card & phone storage, then touch Mass storage only to remove the checkmark and turn the function off.

  • Page 70: How To Send Data From Your Phone Via Bluetooth

    • Exporting contacts: Open the Contacts application. Touch the contact you want to share. Touch the Menu Key > Share > Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is off, touch Bluetooth 70 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 71 to turn it on. A checkmark indicates the function is active. Then touch Scan for devices and choose the device you want to send data from the list. • Connecting to FTP (Only the FTP server is supported on this handset): Touch the Applications tab >...

  • Page 72: Google Applications

    Android Market lets you download useful applications and games. If you install applications and games from Android Market, they appear in the LG-P999 applications menu. You can check downloaded applications by touching the Menu Key > My apps. 72 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 73: Gmail

    Gmail™ Gmail can be configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail is automatically synchronized on your phone with your Google account on the web. The inbox conversations list is your default Gmail view. Touch the Menu Key >...
  • Page 74 Searchable items – Opens a screen where you can types the types of data you are able to search for on your phone. Clear shortcuts – Erases the list of previously chosen search results that appear as suggestions below the Google search box. 74 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 75: Youtube

    YouTube™ The YouTube application allows you to watch or upload videos. NOTE: You can access YouTube with your Google account but you need a YouTube account for some services, such as video uploading.

  • Page 76: Utilities

    Touch the number keys to enter numbers. For simple calculations, touch the function you want (+, –, x, or ÷), followed by =. For more complex calculations, touch the Menu Key and select Advanced panel. 7 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 77: Adding An Event To Your Calendar

    Adding an event to your calendar On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Calendar. NOTE: You must first create a Google account to use Calendar. To view an event, touch the date. Touch and hold a date if you want to add a new event. Then touch New event.

  • Page 78: The Web

    The Back Key takes you to the previous page. More Add bookmark: Add the current web page as a • bookmark. Find on page: Allows you to find letters or words • on the current web page. 78 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 79 Select text: Allows you to copy any text from the • web page. Page info: Displays the web page information. • Share page: Allows you to share the web page with • others. Downloads: Displays your download history. • Settings: Allows you to change the web browser •...

  • Page 80: Settings

    TIP! How to obtain the MAC address To set up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filters, you may need to enter the MAC address of your LG-P999 into the router. You can find the MAC address by touching the Applications tab >...
  • Page 81 SmartShare – Touch to turn on SmartShare to share your multimedia contents with your DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) enabled devices. SmartShare settings – Allows you to change the device name and select the content type to be shared. Bluetooth – Touch to turn on Bluetooth to connect to Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 82: Call Settings

    Additional settings - Allows you to configure Caller ID and Call Waiting. Call duration - Allows you to view the duration for your last call, all calls, dialed calls, and received calls. 82 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 83: Sound

    Sound < General > Silent mode – Allows you to silence all sounds (including call and notification ringtones) except the audio from music, videos, and any alarms you have set (You must silence media and alarms in their own applications). Vibrate –...

  • Page 84: Display

    Animation – Allows you to set animated transitions when navigating from screen to screen. Screen timeout – Allows you to adjust the delay time before the screen automatically turns off. For the best battery performance, use the shortest convenient timeout. 84 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 85: Location & Security

    Location & security < My Location > Use wireless networks – If you select Use wireless networks, your phone will determine your approximate location by using Wi-Fi and mobile networks. Use GPS satellites – If you select Use GPS satellites, your phone will be determine your location to street-level accuracy.
  • Page 86 Set password – Allows you to set or change the password for your secure credential storage. Your password must have at least eight characters. Clear storage – Deletes all secure certificates and related credentials and erases the secure storage password. 8 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 87: Applications

    Applications Unknown sources – Permits installation of applications that you obtain from websites, email or other locations other than Android Market. WARNING: To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Android Market. Manage applications – Manage and remove installed applications.

  • Page 88: Privacy

    If you reset the phone in this way, you are prompted to reenter the same information as when you first started Android. 88 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 89: Sd Card & Phone Storage

    SD card & phone storage < USB connection mode > Mass storage only – Your phone can be used as a mass storage device if you have a memory card inserted. You can set the Mass storage only as a default setting for USB connection mode.

  • Page 90: Language & Keyboard

    When checked, Google voice recognition replaces those words in transcriptions with a place holder comprised of hash symbols ( # ). • Show hints – Show hints on search box when you're searching for the contents. 90 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 91 < Voice output > Text-to-speech settings – Use the Text-to-speech settings to configure the Android text-to-speech synthesizer for applications that can take advantage of it. NOTE: If you don’t have speech synthesizer data installed, only the Install voice data setting is available.

  • Page 92: Accessibility

    TV/PC when the video player/image viewer is visible on your phone screen. NOTE: It may take time to play media files depending on the device connected to your phone. Files may not be played properly when using a cable 92 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 93: Date & Time

    or device that is not HDMI-certified. The image orientation set in your phone also applies to the image displayed on the device. If you phone data is not displayed properly on the device due to a sync issue, you need to change the resolution of your phone (You need to reboot your phone to reflect the new HDMI resolution).

  • Page 94: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi connection will be disabled automatically (in which case, if your phone has access to 3G data, it may be connected to the 3G network automatically and additional charges may be applied). 94 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 95: Sharing Your Phone's Mobile Data Connection

    • The LG-P999 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 96: Usb Tethering & Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings

    USB tethering – Allows you to share your phone’s mobile network data connection with your computer via a USB connection Portable Wi-Fi hotspot – Check to share your phone’s mobile network data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. 9 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 97: To Share Your Phone's Data Connection Via Usb

    Portable Wi-Fi hotspot as well as information about where to learn more. Tip: To use USB tethering, you need to install the “LG USB Driver” on to your PC first. The LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-...

  • Page 98: Usb Tethering And Data Sharing

    Before you start! To use USB tethering, you need to install the “LG USB Driver” on to your PC first. The LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/...

  • Page 99: To Share Your Phone's Data Connection As A Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot (Wi-Fi Tethering)

    Uncheck USB tethering to stop sharing your data connection. Or just disconnect the USB cable. NOTE: When using USB tethering, your phone can be connected to 3G network only. You will not be able to connect to a Wi-Fi network. To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot (Wi-Fi tethering) On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab...

  • Page 100: To Rename Or Secure Your Portable Hotspot

    You can also touch Open in the Security menu to remove security from your Wi-Fi network. 100 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 101 ATTENTION! If you set the security option as Open, you cannot prevent unauthorized usage of online services by other people and additional charges can be incurred. To avoid unauthorized use, you are advised to keep the security option. Touch Save.

  • Page 102: Phone Software Update

    This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the newer version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service center. This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device.
  • Page 103 OTA without connecting the USB data cable. This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device. First, you can check the software version on your mobile phone: Touch the Applications tab >...

  • Page 104: Copyrights And Trademarks

    DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. • Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 104 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 105 • Use of Adobe® Flash® Player or Adobe AIR® technology under license from Adobe Systems Incorporated. Copyright © 1995-2011. • DivX Mobile • ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video.

  • Page 106: Accessories

    Accessories These accessories are available for use with the LG- P999. (Items described below may be optional.) Charger USB cable Connect your LG- P999 and Battery User Guide Learn more about your LG-P999. Stereo headset NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do •...

  • Page 107: Technical Data

    Technical data Ambient Temperatures Max: +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min: -10°C Battery Standby and Talk Time Talk time: Approx. 7 Hours Standby: Approx. 15 days Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage...

  • Page 108: Faq

    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. Category Question Answer Sub-Category You can connect Bluetooth audio device such as Stereo/Mono headset, Car Kit What are the and share pictures, videos,...
  • Page 109 Category Question Answer Sub-Category The Inbox is automatically Is it possible synchronized. You can view Data to synchronize other folders by pressing all the Email Synchronization the Menu Key and touch folders? Folders to choose a folder. Should I have to Google Once you log into Gmail, you log into Gmail...
  • Page 110 Navigation my phone? installed and used. Is it possible to Only Gmail and MS Phone synchronize my Exchange server(Company Function contacts from Email Server) contacts can all my email Synchronization be synchronized. accounts? 110 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 111 Category Question Answer Sub-Category If you transferred a contact with the W & P functions saved into the number, you will not be able to use those features. You will need to re- Is it possible to save each number. Phone save a contact How to save with Wait and...
  • Page 112 2. Press and hold the following keys at the same time for 15 seconds: Home Key + Power Key + Down Volume Key. 3. When the LG logo is displayed, release the keys. 112 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 113 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key 2. Touch Settings > Location & security. 3. Touch Set unlock pattern (under the Screen unlock Phone How do I create pattern section of the Function the Unlock settings) >...
  • Page 114 2. Touch Settings > Display. seconds. How Function 3. Under Display settings, can I change the touch Screen timeout. Screen time amount of time 4. Touch the preferred for the backlight screen backlight timeout to turn off? time. 114 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 115 Category Question Answer Sub-Category I’ve turned off 1. From the Home screen, haptic feedback press the Menu Key Phone on my phone. Function 2. Touch Settings > Sound. However, when I dial a number, Tactile 3. Touch Haptic feedback the phone still feedback to remove the checkmark vibrates.
  • Page 116 2. In an alarm clock setting screen, select the song as a ringtone. Will my alarm Phone be audible or will Function it go off if the No, this is not supported. phone is turned Alarm off? 11 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 117 Category Question Answer Sub-Category If my Ringer Phone Volume is set to Your Alarm is programmed Function Off or Vibrate, to be audible even in these will I hear my scenarios. Alarm Alarm? What is the maximum amount of time Phone Spec Talk time: Approx.
  • Page 118 15 seconds: Home Key + Power Key + Down How can I Volume Key. perform a factory Recovery reset if I can’t 3. When the LG logo is Solution access the displayed, release the keys. Factory Reset phone’s setting Attention:...

  • Page 119: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. • Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
  • Page 120 Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket. • Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. • Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charger abroad. 120 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 121 Battery Information and Care • Please read the manual of proper installation and removal of the battery. • Please read the manual of specified charger about charging method. • Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 122 When using the battery for the first time, if it emits a bad smell, you see rust on it, or anything else abnormal, do not use the equipment and bring the battery to the shop which it was bought. 122 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 123 • Keep batteries away from babies and small children. If children use the battery, their parents or legal guardians are responsible for supervising and teaching them about the safe handling of batteries and how to use batteries according to the manual with care. •...

  • Page 124: General Notice

    • Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. 124 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 125 • The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ringtones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.
  • Page 126 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 12 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 127 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.
  • Page 128 FCC regulations. Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. 128 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 129: Consumer Information About Radio

    Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless phones. Are wireless phones safe? Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and...
  • Page 130 FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate, or “SAR. ” SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF 130 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 131 energy in the body. Tests for SAR are conducted with the phone transmitting at its highest power level in all tested frequency bands. Since 199, the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless phones not exceed 1. watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue.
  • Page 132 You can, of course, reduce your talk time. You can place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, as the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. The FDA/FCC website states that “hands-free kits can be used 132 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 133 with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
  • Page 134 For further information, see the following additional resources (websites current as of April 2005): U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine November-December 2000 Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA http://www.fda.gov (Under “C” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research.) 134 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 135 U.S. Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Telephone: (888) 225-5322 http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones http://www.iegmp.org.uk Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada...
  • Page 136 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814-3095 Telephone: (301) 57-252 http://www.ncrponline.org Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/ 13 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 137: Tia Safety Information

    TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 138 Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. 138 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 139: Hearing Aids

    Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six () inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
  • Page 140 Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. 140 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 141 Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.

  • Page 142: Fda Consumer Update

    In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results. 142 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 143 2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is hazardous to the...
  • Page 144 RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not 144 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 145 the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
  • Page 146 None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about 14 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 147 long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed.
  • Page 148 Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The 148 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 149 initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world. 7. How can I find out how much Radio Fre- quency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone? All phones sold in the United States must comply...
  • Page 150 SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg 150 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 151 (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know that there is —...
  • Page 152 11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference 152 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 153 (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000.
  • Page 154 Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility; • Use hands-free operation, if available; • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the law require it. 154 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 155 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...
  • Page 156 M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. 15 LG-P999 | User Guide...
  • Page 157 Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use.

  • Page 158: Regulations For Wireless Devices

    Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility http://www.accesswireless.org/ FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/hac_wireless. html According to HAC policy (KDB 28507), we state this handset has not been rated for hearing aid compatibility with respect to the Wi-Fi capability. 158 LG-P999 | User Guide...

  • Page 159: Limited Warranty Statement

    Limited Warranty Statement 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS : LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workman- ship, according to the following terms and conditions:...

  • Page 160: How To Get Warranty Service

    LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent reconditioned, refur- bished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone.

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