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Contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use ..5 Calls .............36 Making a call ..........36 Getting to know your phone ....10 Making a video call .........36 Device components .........15 In Video call Menu........36 Installing the SIM card and battery ...17 Calling your contacts .......36 Charging your phone .......18 Answering and rejecting a call ....36 Installing the memory card ......19 Adjusting call volume ......37 Formatting the memory card ....19 Making a second call ......37 Locking and unlocking the screen ....20 Viewing your call logs ......37 Secure your lock screen ......20 Contacts ..........38 Your Home screen .......22...
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The web ..........59 Gallery menu options ......50 Sending a photo ........50 Internet ..........59 Sending a video ........50 Using the web toolbar ......59 Using an image ........50 Using options ..........59 Viewing a slideshow ........51 On-Screen Phone .........60 View photo details ........51 LG SOFTWARE........60 Transferring files using USB Media sync On-Screen Phone 3.0 icons .....60 (MTP) .............51 On-Screen Phone features ......60 Music Player ...........51 How to install On-Screen Phone on your Connect your phone to the PC using the PC ............61 USB cable ..........51 How to connect your mobile phone to your Playing video files ........52...
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Contents Home screen ..........67 Lock screen ..........68 Storage ..........68 Power saver ...........69 Apps ............69 Accounts & sync ........69 Location services ........70 Security ..........70 Language & input ........71 Backup & reset ........71 Date & Time ...........71 Accessibility ...........71 PC connection ........71 Developer options ........72 About phone ...........72 Software update ........73 Specifications ........74 DivX Mobile ..........74 Accessories .........75 Troubleshooting ........76 FAQ ............78...
Guidelines for safe and efficient use Please read these simple guidelines. Not The highest SAR value for this model • following these guidelines may be dangerous phone tested by DASY4 for use at the ear or illegal. is 0.545 W/kg (10g) and when worn on the body is 0.897 W/Kg (10g). Exposure to radio frequency This device meets RF exposure guidelines • energy when used either in the normal use Radio wave exposure and Specific position against the ear or when positioned Absorption Rate (SAR) information. at least 1.5 cm away from the body. When This mobile phone model LG-P990 has been a carry case, belt clip or holder is used for designed to comply with applicable safety body-worn operation, it should not contain requirements for exposure to radio waves. metal and should position the product These requirements are based on scientific at least 1.5 cm away from your body. In guidelines that include safety margins order to transmit data files or messages, designed to assure the safety of all persons, this device requires a quality connection to regardless of age and health. the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed The radio wave exposure guidelines • until such a connection is available. Ensure employ a unit of measurement known as the above separation distance instructions the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests...
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a Do not charge the phone when it is on soft • • qualified service technician when repair furnishings. work is required. The phone should be charged in a well • Repairs under warranty, at LG's discretion, ventilated area. • may include replacement parts or boards Do not subject this unit to excessive • that are either new or reconditioned, smoke or dust. provided that they have functionality equal Do not keep the phone next to credit • to that of the parts being replaced. cards or transport tickets; it can affect the Keep away from electrical appliances such • information on the magnetic strips. as TVs, radios and personal computers. Do not tap the screen with a sharp object • The unit should be kept away from heat • as it may damage the phone. sources such as radiators or cookers. Do not expose the phone to liquid or • Do not drop. • moisture. Do not subject this unit to mechanical •...
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Efficient phone operation When your vehicle is equipped with an • air bag, do not obstruct with installed or Electronics devices portable wireless equipment. It can cause All mobile phones may receive interference, the air bag to fail or cause serious injury which could affect performance. due to improper performance. Do not use your mobile phone near • If you are listening to music whilst out and • medical equipment without requesting about, please ensure that the volume is at permission. Avoid placing the phone over a reasonable level so that you are aware pacemakers, for example, in your breast of your surroundings. This is of particular pocket. importance when near roads. Some hearing aids might be disturbed by • mobile phones. Avoid damage to your hearing Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, • To prevent possible hearing PCs etc. damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Road safety Damage to your hearing can occur if you are Check the laws and regulations on the use exposed to loud sound for long periods of...
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Do not use the phone where blasting is in calls. Check with your local service provider. progress. Observe restrictions and follow any Battery information and care regulations or rules. You do not need to completely discharge • Potentially explosive the battery before recharging. Unlike other atmospheres battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery's Do not use your phone at a refueling point. • performance. Do not use near fuel or chemicals. • Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG • Do not transport or store flammable • chargers are designed to maximise the gas, liquid or explosives in the same battery life. compartment of your vehicle as your Do not disassemble or short-circuit the mobile phone or accessories. • battery. In aircraft Keep the metal contacts of the battery • Wireless devices can cause interference in clean. aircraft.
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Do not expose the battery charger to direct • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as Hereby, LG Electronics declares that in the bathroom. this LG-P990 product is in compliance Do not leave the battery in hot or cold • with the essential requirements and places, as this may deteriorate battery other relevant provisions of Directive performance. 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration There is risk of explosion if the battery is • of Conformity can be found at http:// replaced with an incorrect type. www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/ Dispose of used batteries according to • RetrieveProductCeDOC.jsp the manufacturer's instructions. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as Ambient temperatures household waste. Max: + 55°C (discharging), If you need to replace the battery, take it • +45°C (charging) to the nearest authorised LG Electronics Min: -10 °C service point or dealer for assistance. Always unplug the charger from the wall •...
Getting to know your phone Before you start using the phone, please read this! Extending your phone's battery life: Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are Turn off radio communications you are not • described in this section before taking the using. If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth phone in for service or calling a service or GPS, turn them off. representative. Reduce screen brightness and set a • shorter screen timeout. 1. Phone memory Turn off automatic syncing for Google • When there is less than 2MB of space Mail™, Calendar, Contacts and other available in your phone memory, your phone applications. cannot receive new messages. You need to Some applications you have downloaded • check your phone memory and delete some may reduce battery power.
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Battery usage time is displayed on the WARNING screen. It tells you how long it has been To protect your phone and personal data, since you last connected your phone to a only download applications from trusted power source or, if currently connected, how sources, such as Google Play. If there long the phone was last running on battery are improperly installed applications on power. The screen shows the applications or your phone, it may not work normally services using battery power, listed in order or a serious error may occur. You must from the greatest to smallest amount used. uninstall those applications and all 3. Using folders associated data and settings from the phone. You can combine several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another on a Home screen, and the two icons will be 5. Using hard reset combined. If it does not restore to the original condition, NOTE: After you open an app, you can use Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialise usually adjust its settings by choosing your phone. items from its Menu icon near the top or When the phone is turned off, press and bottom of the screen. hold the Power + Volume down keys at the same time (for over ten seconds), the phone will turn on and perform factory reset 4.
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(LG PC Suite) Multitasking is easy with Android because The LG PC Suite is a software package that you can keep more than one application helps you connect your device to a PC via a running at the same time. There's no USB cable and Wi-Fi. Once connected, you need to quit an application before opening can use the functions of your device from another. Use and switch between several your PC. open applications. Android manages each With the LG PC Suite software, you can... application, stopping and starting them as Manage and play your media content • needed to ensure that idle applications don't (music, movies, pictures) on your PC. consume resources unnecessarily. Send multimedia content to your device. • To view the list of recently used Synchronise data (schedules, contacts, • applications: bookmarks) between your device and PC.
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8. Synchronising your phone to a Go to Support > Mobile Phone Support > Select the Model (LG-P990). computer Click PC Sync from Download, and Data from your device and PC can be click WINDOW PC Sync Download to synchronised easily using the LG PC download the LG PC Suite software. Suite software. Contacts, schedules, and bookmarks can be synchronised. System Requirements for the LG PC Suite software The procedure is as follows: OS: Windows XP 32 bit (Service Pack 2), • Connect your device to your PC (use a Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit, Windows 7 USB cable or Wi-Fi connection). 32 bit/64 bit After connection, run the program CPU: 1 GHz (or faster) processors •...
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Getting to know your phone 10. Hold your phone upright > System settings > Touch Storage from the DEVICE tab to check Hold your mobile phone vertically, as you out the storage media. (If you want to would a regular phone. The LG-P990 has an transfer files to or from a memory card, internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or insert a memory card into the phone.) damage the back of the phone, as this may affect performance. Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable. While making/receiving calls or sending/ receiving data, avoid holding the lower part The USB connection mode list will of the phone where the antenna is located. appear; select the Media sync (MTP) Doing so may affect call quality. option. Open the removable memory folder on 11. When the screen freezes your PC. You can view the mass storage If the screen freezes or the phone does content on your PC and transfer the files.
Device components To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power key. To turn off the phone, press and hold the Power key for three seconds and touch Power off. Power/Lock key Earpiece Switch your phone on/off Proximity sensor by pressing and holding Inner camera lens this key. Short press to lock/unlock the screen. Home key Back key Return to home screen Return to the previous from any screen. screen. Search key Menu key Search the web and Check what options are contents in your phone. available. NOTE: Proximity sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch keypad by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from activating unintentionally during calls. WARNING Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on, it can damage its LCD and touch screen functions. Do not cover the protective film on the LCD’s proximity sensor. This may...
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Getting to know your phone Stereo earphone connector Volume keys On the home screen: control ringer volume. HDMI cable connector D uring a call: control • Power/Lock key your In-Call volume. Microphone Speaker W hen playing a track: • controls volume. Charger, micro USB cable connector Back cover Camera lens Flash microSD Card slot Battery SIM card slot Internal antenna...
Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery: To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your hand. With your other hand, firmly press your thumb on the back cover. Lift off the battery cover with your forefinger. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.
Getting to know your phone Charging your phone Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the Insert the charger and plug it into an battery. electrical socket. Your LG-P990 must be charged until you can see . Replace the back cover of the phone. NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to extend battery lifetime. Notice! Use only LG approved battery, charger (1A) and data cable (1A) specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximise battery life. Using other chargers and data cables will not guarantee full battery charge and normal charging time.
Installing the memory card WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card NOTE: The LG-P990 supports up to a 32 when the phone is on. Otherwise, you GB memory card. may damage the memory card as well as your phone and the data stored on To insert a memory card: the memory card may be corrupted. To Slide the memory card into the slot until it remove the memory card safely, please clicks into place. Make sure the gold contact select Apps > Settings > Storage > area on the card is facing downwards. Unmount SD card. Removing a memory card Carefully remove the memory card by gently Formatting the memory card pushing it in to the phone and quickly Your memory card may already be releasing it.
Locking and unlocking the the application list and select Settings screen > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Swipe. If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen is turned off and locked automatically. Swipe the screen to unlock the screen. This helps to prevent accidental touches and Set an unlock pattern saves battery power. On the Home screen, touch to open When you are not using the LG-P990, press the application list and select Settings > the Power/Lock key to lock your > Lock screen > Select screen lock phone. > Pattern. If there are any programs running when you See the on-screen instructions and set lock screen, they may be still running in example patterns and select Next. Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to all programs before entering Lock mode to connect at least 4 dots.
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Set an unlock PIN code When you cannot recall your unlock pattern: On the Home screen, touch to open the application list and select Settings If you logged in to your Google account on > Lock screen > Select screen lock the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern > PIN. button (or, if you preset the backup PIN, you Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select can use the backup PIN code to unlock the Continue. pattern). You are then required to log in with Enter the PIN again and select OK. your Google account to unlock your phone. Set an unlock password If you have not created a Google account On the Home screen, touch to open on the phone or you forgot it, you have to the application list and select Settings >...
Your Home screen Touch screen tips NOTE: Some screen images may vary Here are some tips on how to navigate depending on your phone provider. around your phone. Touch – To choose a menu/option or open On your Home screen, you can view quick an application, touch it. keys at the bottom of the screen. Quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to the Touch and hold – To open an options menu functions you use the most. or grab an object you want to move, touch and hold it. Touch the Phone icon to bring up the touch screen dialpad to make a call. Drag – To scroll through a list or move slowly, drag across the touch screen. Touch the Messaging icon to access the messaging menu. This is where you can Flick – To scroll through a list or move create a new message. quickly, flick across the touch screen (drag quickly and release). Touch the Contacts icon to open your contacts. NOTE: Touch the Apps icon at the bottom • T o select an item, touch the centre of of the screen. You can then view all the icon. your installed applications. To open any • D o not press too hard; the touch application, simply touch the icon in the screen is sensitive enough to pick up applications list.
Returning to recently-used The multiple panels of the Home screen and items in Apps, Downloads, Widgets applications or Wallpapers will be displayed on the Touch and hold the Home key. The Edit mode screen. screen displays a pop-up with icons of Scroll left or right to the panel that applications you used recently. contains the item, and then tap and hold Touch an icon to open the application. an item you want to move and drag the Or touch the Back key to return to your item to the desired location or panel. current application. To remove an item from the Home Notification drawer screen: The notification drawer runs across the top Home screen > touch and hold the icon • of your screen. you want to remove > drag it to . TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Applications menu, touch and hold the application you want to add. Add or remove panels to the Home screen You can add or remove panels of the Home screen to organise widgets according to your...
Your Home screen To customise the notification Viewing the status bar panel The status bar uses different icons to display phone information such as signal strength, You can customise the notification panel to new messages, battery life, and active match your preferences. Bluetooth and data connections. To rearrange items on the notification panel Touch . Then, you can check and Below is a table explaining the meaning of rearrange items on the notification panel. icons you're likely to see in the status bar. To view further notification settings Icon Description Touch > No SIM card You can add and remove the items on the notification panel like Sound profile, Wi-Fi, No signal Bluetooth, Airplane mode, and so on.
Icon Description NOTE: Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or Quickmemo service provider. Battery is charging Phone is connected to PC via USB cable Onscreen keyboard You can enter text using the onscreen Downloading data keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears Uploading data automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the GPS on keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text. more notifications not displayed Data is syncing Download completed New email New Google Talk message New message FM radio turned on in the background USB tethering is active Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are active On-Screen Phone is connected...
Your Home screen Using the keypad & entering text Tap once to capitalise the next letter you type. Double-tap or touch and hold for all caps. Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. You can also touch and hold this tab to view the Settings menu. Tap to enter a space. Tap to create a new line in the message field. Tap to delete the previous character. Entering accented letters When you select French or Spanish as the text entry language, you can enter special French or Spanish characters (e.g. ‘á’). For example, to input ‘á’, touch and hold the ‘a’ key until the zoom-in key grows bigger and displays characters from different languages. Then select the special character you want.
Google account set up IMPORTANT When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to Some applications, such as Calendar, • sign into your Google Account and how you work only with the first Google Account want to use some Google services. you add. If you plan to use more than one To set up your Google account: Google Account with your phone, be sure Sign into a Google Account from the to sign into the one you want to use with • prompted set up screen. such applications first. When you sign in, your Contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other information from these Touch > Apps tab > select a Google • applications and services on the web are application, such as Gmail > select New synchronized with your phone. If you don’t to create a new account. sign into a Google Account during setup, If you have a Google account, touch you will be prompted to sign in or to create Existing, enter your email address and a Google Account the first time you start password, then touch Sign in. an application that requires one, such as Once you have set up your Google account Gmail or Play Store™.
Some access points are open and you can Wi-Fi status. simply connect to them. Others are hidden or use security features, you must configure Bluetooth your phone to be able to connect to them. You can use Bluetooth to send data by Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to running a corresponding application, not extend the life of your battery. from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones. NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to OFF, additional NOTE: charges may be applied by your mobile LG is not responsible for the loss, • operator for mobile data use. interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a feature. Wi-Fi network Always ensure that you share and • Touch > System settings > Wi-Fi receive data with devices that are from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS tab. trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the Set Wi-Fi to ON to turn it on and start operating distance may be reduced.
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Send data using the Bluetooth wireless Some devices, especially those that are • feature not tested or approved by Bluetooth Select a file or item, such as a contact, SIG, may be incompatible with your calendar event, or media file, from an device. appropriate application or Downloads. Select an option for sending data via Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your Bluetooth. phone with a Bluetooth device You must pair up your device with another NOTE: The method for selecting an device before you connect to it. option may vary by data type. > System settings > Set Touch Bluetooth to ON from the WIRELESS & Search for and pair with a Bluetooth- NETWORKS tab. enabled device. Tap the Bluetooth menu again. Tap the Receive data using the Bluetooth "Search for devices" Button for scan...
Connecting to Networks and Devices Sharing your phone's data TIP! If your computer is running connection Windows 7 or a recent distribution of USB tethering and portable Wi-Fi hotspot are some flavours of Linux (such as Ubuntu), great features when there are no wireless you don't usually need to prepare your connections available. You can share your computer for tethering. But if you're phone's mobile data connection with a running an earlier version of Windows or single computer via a USB cable (USB another operating system, you may need tethering). You can also share your phone's to prepare your computer to establish data connection with more than one device a network connection via USB. For the at a time by turning your phone into a most current information about which portable Wi-Fi hotspot. operating systems support USB tethering When your phone is sharing its data and how to configure them, visit http:// connection, an icon appears in the status www.android.com/tether. bar and as an ongoing notification in the notifications drawer. To rename or secure your portable For the latest information about tethering hotspot and portable hotspots, including supported You can change the name of your phone's operating systems and other details, visit...
Using SmartShare Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. The Configure Wi-Fi hotspot dialogue • Using your phone, you can allow media box will open. content files on the network to be shared with other players. You can change the network SSID • (name) that other computers see when Touch App Key and then select scanning for Wi-Fi networks. SmartShare You can also touch the Security menu • Your device should be connected to a • to configure the network with Wi-Fi Wi-Fi network. If not, a new window Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security appears for Wi-Fi connection. using a pre-shared key (PSK). From: Set a library to view a content list. If you touch the WPA2 PSK security • If there is a previously connected • option, a password field is added to device, the device's content list of is the Configure Wi-Fi hotspot dialogue displayed.
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Connecting to Networks and Devices You can download the content files • NOTE: saved in an external library to your DMS (Digital Media Server) allows • phone. you to share content files on your Download/upload progress can be • phone with other devices connected viewed on the notification bar. to the same network. With the DMC The uploaded or downloaded content • (Digital Media Controller) function you files are saved in the SmartShare can view and control (playback/stop) folder. content files on other digital devices. Enable DMS in the Settings menu. You can also play content files saved on other devices on your phone using Discoverable: Detects your phone • the DMP (Digital Media Player). among other DLNA-enabled devices. You can only play content files in the Device name: Sets the name and icon • • formats supported by the DMR. It may displayed on other devices. not be possible to play some content Always accept request: Automatically •...
PC connections with a PC data Transferring music, photos and videos using USB mass storage mode cable Connect the LG-P990 to a PC using a Learn to connect your device to a PC with USB cable. a PC data cable in USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC you can If you haven't installed LG Android transfer data to and from your device directly Platform Driver on your PC, you need to and use the PC software (LG PC Suite). change the settings manually. Choose System settings > PC connection Sync your phone with your computer > USB Connection type, then select To synchronise your phone with your PC Media sync (MTP).
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Connecting to Networks and Devices Edit or enter your device’s name in the popup window (if necessary). Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. Start synchronisation. The following requirements must be • satisfied to synchronise with Windows Media Player. Items Requirement Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Vista or higher Window Media Windows Media Player 10 Player or higher version If the Windows Media Player version is • lower than 10, install version 10 or higher.
QuickMemo Use QuickMemo to practically and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen. Enter the QuickMemo screen by pressing both the Select the desired Touch in the Edit Volume Up and Volume Down Keys for one second menu option from menu and select Pen type, Color, on the screen you want to capture. Or touch and to save the memo Eraser, and create a slide the Status Bar downwards and touch . with the current memo. screen. NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo function. Do not use your fingernail. Using the QuickMemo options While using the QuickMemo function, you can easily use the QuickMenu options. - Select whether you want to use memo background screen or not. - Select the pen type and the colour. - E rase the memo that you created. - S ave the memo with the current screen. - S end or share the current QuickMemo to/with others. - T ap to undo the most recent action. - T ap to redo the most recently deleted action.
Calls Making a call In Video call Menu Capture – You can capture an image of Touch to open the keypad. the other. Enter the number using the keypad. To Use secondary camera – Switch the delete a digit, touch the camera. Touch to make a call. To end a call, touch the End icon Calling your contacts Touch to open your contacts. TIP! To enter ‘+’ to make international Scroll through the contact list or enter the calls, touch and hold first few letters of the contact you want to call by touching Search contacts. Making a video call In the list, touch the contact you want Touch to open the keypad. to call. Enter the phone number as before.
Adjusting call volume Viewing your call logs To adjust the in-call volume during a call, On the Home screen, touch and choose the Call logs tab . use the volume up and down keys on the right-hand side of the phone. View a complete list of all dialled, received and missed voice calls. Making a second call During your first call, touch Menu > TIP! Touch any call log entry to view the Add call and dial the number. You can date, time and duration of the call. also see a list of recently dialled numbers by touching , or you can search your TIP! Touch the Menu key, and then contacts by touching and select the touch Delete all to delete all the number you want to call. recorded items. Touch to make the call. Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold.
Contacts Add contacts to your phone and synchronise Select a memory location. If you have them with the contacts in your Google more than one account, select an account account or other accounts that support to which you want to add the contact, contact syncing. such as Phone or Google. Enter the contact information. Searching for a contact Touch a contact information category and In the Home screen enter your contact's details. Touch to open your contacts. Touch Save to add the contact to Touch Search contacts and enter the memory. contact name using the keyboard. Favourite contacts Adding a new contact You can classify frequently called contacts Touch to open your contacts. as favourites. Select Adding a contact to your favourites Select a memory location. If you have Touch to open your contacts.
Moving contacts from your old device to your new device Export your contacts as a CSV file from your old phone to your PC, using a PC sync programme. First install LG PC Suite on the PC. Run the programme, and connect your Android mobile phone to the PC using a USB cable. From the top of the screen, select Device > Import personal information > Import contacts.
Messaging Your LG-P990 combines SMS and MMS into WARNING: The 160-character one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. limit may vary from country to country Sending a message depending on the language and how the SMS is coded. Touch on the home screen, and touch to open a blank message. WARNING: If an image, video or Enter a contact name or contact number audio file is added to an SMS message, in the To field. As you enter the contact it is automatically converted into an name, matching contacts will appear. You MMS message and you are charged can touch a suggested recipient. You can accordingly. add multiple contacts. NOTE: You will be charged for a text message for every person you send the Threaded box message to. Messages (SMS, MMS) exchanged with another party can be displayed Touch the Enter message field and start in chronological order so that you can to compose your message. conveniently see an overview of your Touch the Menu key to open the Options conversation. menu. Choose from Add subject, Using emoticons Discard, Attach, Insert smiley or All messages.
E-mail Email account screen You can use the Email application to read emails from services other than Google Mail. You can touch an account to view its Inbox. The email application supports the following The account from which you send email by account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. default is indicated with a tick. Your service provider or system administrator – Touch the folder icon to open the can provide the account settings you need. account folders. Only the most recent emails in your account Managing an email account are downloaded to your phone. The first time you open the E-mail application, a setup wizard opens to help you Working with account folders to set up an email account. Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent To add another email account: and Drafts folder. Depending on the features Touch > Apps tab > E-mail > in supported by your account's service provider, • the account screen, touch > ADD you may have additional folders.
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E-mail Enter the text of the message. Touch the . 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 Outbox folder until you're connected to a network again. If it contains any pending messages, the Outbox will be displayed on the Accounts screen. TIP! When a new email arrives in the inbox, you will receive a notification by sound or vibration. Tap the email notification to stop notifications.
Camera To open the Camera application, tap Apps Key > Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar, towards “-” for a lower brightness image, or towards “+” for a higher brightness image. Cheese shutter – Say Cheese when you get ready to take a photo. Camera Switch – Allows you to switch between the front-facing and back-facing cameras. Camera mode – T ouch this icon down to switch to video mode. Capture – A llows you to take a photo. Gallery – T his enables you to access your saved photos and videos within the camera mode. Simply tap and your Gallery will appear on the screen. Settings – T ap this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings. Shot mode – Choose from Normal, Panorama or Continuous shot.
Camera Taking a photo T ap to view the Gallery of your saved Open the Camera application. photos. Hold the phone, point the lens towards the Using the advanced settings subject you want to photograph. In the viewfinder, tap to open the Touch the screen and a focus box will appear in the viewfinder screen. advanced options. When the focus box turns green, the You can change the camera settings by camera has focused on your subject. scrolling the list. After selecting the option, Click on the to capture the image. tap the Back key NOTE: A shading issue may occur when Flash – Turn Off / On / Auto. you take a picture indoors, due to the Focus – Tap to select the focus mode.
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Landscape : It’s good to capture natural NOTE: This function is only available • scenery such as trees, flowers and sky. when GPS is active. Sports : It’s good to capture sports This function uses wireless networks. • NOTE: scenery. You need to checkmark Use wireless networks. Sunset : It’s good to capture the sunset • From the Home screen, tap the Menu scenery. Key > System settings > Location Night : It’s good to capture the night • services. Check Google’s location service scenery. Slow shutter speeds are used to detect night landscape. Shutter sound – Select one of the four ISO – Control the camera’s sensitivity to shutter sounds.
Camera Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos from within the camera mode. Just tap the Gallery button and your Gallery will be displayed. Flick left or right to view other TIP! photos or videos. Tap a photo to display other options menus. – T ap to see a Smart Share list of your images (Connecting to other devices show the photos). – Tap to take a new photo. – T ap to share the photo via various methods such as Bluetooth, or Messaging. – Tap to delete the photo. Menu Key – Tap to access Set image as, Move, Rename, Rotate left, Rotate right, Crop, Edit, Slideshow, or Details.
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar, towards “-” for a lower brightness video, or towards “+” for a higher brightness video. Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Camera Switch – A llows you to switch between the front-facing and back-facing cameras. Camera mode – T ouch this icon up to switch to camera mode. Start recording – A llows you to start recording. Gallery – T his enables you to access your saved photos and videos from within the video camera mode. Simply tap and your Gallery will appear on the screen. Settings – T ap this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings.
Video camera Shooting a quick video T ouch to shoot another video straight away. Your current video will be saved. Open the Camera application and slide the camera mode button down to the T ouch to view the last video you Video position. The capture icon will recorded. change to . Using the advanced settings The video camera viewfinder will appear Using the viewfinder, touch to open all on the screen. the advanced options. Holding the phone horizontally, point the Adjust the video camera settings by scrolling lens towards the subject of the video. the list. After selecting the option, touch the Touch the start video icon . Back key. A timer showing the length of the video Video size – Tap to set the size (in pixels) of is displayed at the top left corner of the the video you record. Select the video size screen. from Full HD(1920x1080), HD(1280x720), Touch the stop video icon to stop TV(720x480), VGA(640x480), MMS(QVGA- recording.
Tag location – Activate to use your phone's location-based services. Records videos wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you upload tagged videos to a blog that supports geotagging, you can see the videos displayed on a map. Audio recording – Choose off to record a video without sound. Auto review – If you set this to On, it will automatically show you the video you have just recorded. Storage – Choose from SD card, Internal memory. Reset – Restore all video camera default settings. Watching your saved videos In the viewfinder, touch . Your gallery will appear on the screen. Touch a video once to bring it to the front of the gallery. It will start to play 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.
Multimedia When you choose E-mail, Gmail or You can store multimedia files to a microSD Messaging, your photo will be attached card to have easy access to all your image and video files. to a message, which you can then write and send normally. Gallery TIP! If you have a social networking Tap Apps Key > Gallery account set up on your phone, you View mode can share your photo with that social networking community. When you open the Gallery, your photos will be presented in Folder view. Once you open a folder, your photos will be in Grid view. Sending a video When you tap a photo from Grid view, it will To send a video, touch and hold the video be displayed in Full view. you want. Calendar View Tap Share and choose from any of the In Folder view, tap to view Albums, available applications. Albums Locations, Timestamp.
Viewing a slideshow NOTE: To view a slideshow of your photos, open the If you don't want to see USB connection Gallery and tap a photo. Once the photo is mode popup, uncheck Don't ask again displayed, tap the screen to see the menu. on USB connection mode popup or Menu Key > Slideshow to begin the turn off ask on connection. (Menu and tap System settings > slideshow of all your photos.
Multimedia Save music or video files from Tap to go back to the beginning of the PC to the phone’s removable the song. Tap twice to go back to the previous song. storage To change the volume while listening to You may copy or move files from the PC • music, press the up and down Volume Keys to the phone’s removable storage using a on the right side of the phone. card reader. To display the options for a song, touch and I f there is a video file with a subtitle file • hold any song in the list. You will see the (.smi file with the same name as the following options: Play, Add to playlist, Set video file), place them in the same folder as ringtone, Delete, Share, Search and to display the subtitle automatically when Details.
To remove a song from a playlist Using SmartShare SmartShare uses DLNA (Digital Living Open a playlist. Network Alliance) technology to share digital Touch and hold the song you want to content through a wireless network. Both remove, then tap Remove from playlist devices must be DLNA certified to support or when viewing the currently playing this feature. playlist, tap the Menu Key , then tap Remove from playlist to remove all the To turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents songs from the current playlist. Touch the Apps Key > SmartShare To rename or delete a playlist Open the Playlist library.
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Multimedia To control your renderer devices Select the device from renderer lists to play the files. Let your renderer device (e.g., TV) play multimedia contents from your remote NOTE: content library (e.g., PC). Follow the similar steps to use the Video Player to share contents. NOTE: : Need to be connected network. Make sure that the DLNA functionality of : Select the device on network. your devices is properly configured (e.g., TV and PC).
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NOTE: A few types of contents are not supported. To upload contents from the remote content library Touch the Apps Key > SmartShare Touch the From button and select My phone. You can browse the local content library. Touch and hold a content thumbnail and then touch Upload. Select the device of the remote content library to be uploaded. NOTICE Some DLNA enabled devices do not support the DMS upload functionality and will not upload files. A few types of contents are not supported.
Utilities Setting the alarm the event to view its details. If you want to add an event, tap at the top right From the Home screen, tap Apps Key corner of the Calendar. and tap Alarm/Clock Tap the field and enter To add a new alarm, tap the at the Phone the event name. Check the date and bottom left and set the alarm time. enter the start and end time you want Set any other desired options and tap your event to begin and finish. Save. Tap the Location field to enter the Tap the Menu Key to delete all location. alarms or adjust the alarm settings. To add a note to your event, tap the Using the calculator Description field and enter the details. From the Home screen, tap Apps Key To repeat the event, set Repetition, and and tap Calculator set Reminders, if necessary. Tap the number keys to enter numbers. Tap Save to save the event in the calendar. A coloured square in the For simple calculations, tap the function...
Downloads . start a new document. Touch an available file category tab Tap a document type. (Internet downloads or Other downloads) then select the needed file. Polaris Enter contents in the document using the Office can also open compatible format tools at the bottom of the screen and the documents. on-screen keyboard. When you’re done working on the FM Radio document, tap the Menu Key > Your LG-P990 has a built-in FM Radio so Save > Save (or Save as to enter a new you can tune in to your favourite stations document name) to save. and listen on the go. Tap the Back Key to exit. NOTE: You need to use your headset to Video Player listen to the radio. Insert them into the The built-in Video Player application plays headset jack. videos directly from files on your SD card. This application is able to playback DivX Polaris Office videos.
Utilities Voice recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Recording a sound or voice From the Home screen, tap Apps Key and tap Voice Recorder. Tap to begin recording. Tap to pause recording. Tap to end recording. NOTE: Tap to access your voice recordings. You can listen to the saved recordings. YouTube YouTube is an online public communications website that allows users to upload and have available for the public their videos for viewing. Users can share videos and view them in MPEG-4 format. From the Home screen, tap Apps Key YouTube Tap Accept if you accept the Terms and Conditions, or tap Exit. When the screen loads you can start searching and viewing posted videos. Touch Settings General settings High quality on mobile if you prefer a higher quality output.
The web Internet Using options Internet gives you a fast, full-colour world of Touch the Menu key to view options. games, music, news, sport, entertainment Refresh – Update the current web page. and much more, right on your mobile phone. Save to bookmarks – Add the current web Wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. page as a bookmark. Go to Homepage – Allows you to go to the NOTE: Additional charges apply when homepage. connecting to these services and Share page – Allows you to share the web downloading content. Check data page with others. charges with your network provider. Find on page – Allows you to find letters or words on the current web page. Using the web toolbar Request desktop site – Allows you to view T ouch to go back a page. the web page on the desktop. T ouch to go forward a page, to the page Save for offline reading – Allows you to you connected to after the current one.
On-Screen Phone allows you to view your Gallery, Video Player, Music and Polaris mobile phone screen from a PC via a USB Office) to your PC. Simply right-click on the or Wi-Fi. You can also control your mobile file and drag it to send it to your PC. phone from your PC, using the mouse or File transfer (PC to mobile phone): • keyboard. sends files from your PC to your mobile On-Screen Phone 3.0 icons phone. Just select the files you wish to L aunches LG Home Panorama or transfer and drag and drop them into the changes the On-Screen Phone On-Screen Phone window. The sent files preferences. are stored in the OSP folder. LG Home Panorama: shows all of the C onnects your mobile phone to your • PC, or disconnects it. work spaces of LG Home. You can easily organize icons or widgets and run an M inimizes the On-Screen Phone application by double-clicking the shortcut.
How to install On-Screen Phone When you connect your mobile phone to on your PC your PC via Mobile Hotspot and access to the Internet on the PC, additional data Visit lg.com (http://www.lg.com). Locate charges may be incurred depending on your the search box in the upper right corner DataPro data plan. and enter the model number. From the Access to the Internet using Wi-Fi networks SUPPORT list, select your model. Scroll may not work well depending on the down and select the OSP tab and click on network’s traffic. When you enlarge the DOWNLOAD. When prompted, select Run to On-Screen Phone window, the display on the install On-Screen Phone on your PC. screen might become slow. How to connect your mobile To check the phone-to-PC connection phone to your PC Once the devices have been connected, On-Screen Phone 2.0 provides USB,...
Settings The Settings application contains most of Tap the Menu Key and tap System the tools for customizing and configuring settings > Wi-Fi. Then drag to the your phone. All of the settings in the Settings right. application are described in this section. To connect to a Wi-Fi Network To open the Settings application Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it to - F rom the Home screen, tap the Apps Key extend the life of your battery. > Settings . From the Home screen, tap the Menu - F rom the Home screen, tap the Menu Key Key and tap System settings > > System settings.
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How to send data from your phone via NOTE Bluetooth This device supports WEP, WPA/ You can send data via Bluetooth by running WPA2-PSK and 802.1x EAP. (Some EAP a corresponding application, not from methods are not supported.) If your Wi-Fi Bluetooth menu. service provider or network administrator * S ending pictures: Open the Gallery sets encryption for network security, application and tap a picture. Then tap enter the key in the pop-up window. If > Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth is turned encryption is not set, this pop-up window on and tap Search for devices. Then tap will not be shown. You can obtain the the device you want to send data to from key from your Wi-Fi service provider or the list. network administrator. * S ending contacts: Open the Contacts application. Tap the contact you want to < Bluetooth > share, then tap the Menu Key >...
Settings Bluetooth is turned on. Tap Make phone Limit mobile data usage - Checkmark to visible to make the device visible to other set mobile data limit. Bluetooth devices. Then search for other Call devices. Find the service you want and You can configure phone call settings such connect to the FTP server. as call forwarding and other special features The supported Bluetooth version is TIP! offered by your carrier. Bluetooth 3.0 and certified by Bluetooth Fixed dialling numbers - Select Fixed • SIG. It is compatible with other Bluetooth Dialling Numbers to turn on this feature SIG certified devices. and compile a list of numbers that can be called from your phone. You'll need - I f you want to search for this phone from your PIN2, which is available from your other devices, from the Home screen, tap operator. Only numbers on the fixed dial the Menu Key > System settings > list can be called from your phone. Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned VOICE MAIL on. Tap Make phone visible to make the...
More... Quick messages - When you want • to reject a call, you can send a quick < Airplane mode > message using this function. This is Airplane mode allows you to quickly turn off useful if you need to reject a call during all wireless connections. a meeting. From the Wireless & networks screen, Call forwarding - Choose whether to • tap More then turn Airplane mode on divert all calls when the line is busy, when in the checkbox.(a blue checkmark will there is no answer or when you have no appear). signal. Tap again to turn it off. Call barring - Select when you would like • calls to be barred. Enter the call barring Press and hold the Power/Lock Key password. Please check with your network and tap Airplane. operator about this service. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key Call duration - View the duration of calls •...
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Settings NOTE NOTE Mobile Hotspots requires an appropriate - D ata Tethering requires an appropriate DataPro data plan. Devices connected to DataPro data plan. Devices connected your Mobile Hotspot use data from your by tethering use data from your DataPro DataPro plan. Plans are not unlimited and plan. Plans are not unlimited and significant charges may be incurred if significant charges may be incurred the included data allowance is exceeded. if the included data allowance is Performance may vary depending on the exceeded. Performance may vary number of devices connected and other depending on the number of devices factors. If you do not use a password, connected and other factors. others will be able to use your Mobile - Y ou cannot access your phone’s Hotspot connection. microSD card on your computer when using USB tethering. Data Tethering You can use your phone to provide a data < Mobile networks > connection to a computer by activating data Set options for data roaming, network mode tethering and connecting them with a USB & operators, access point names (APNs) cable.
Device Vibrate on touch – Select whether to vibrate when touching buttons and keys. Sound Display Adjust sound, notification default settings Brightness – Adjust the brightness of the and vibrate mode. You can also manage screen. audible and Haptic feedback. Auto-rotate screen – Set to switch Sound profile - Allows you to set the sound orientation automatically when you rotate profile to Sound, Vibrate only, or Silent. the phone. Volumes - Adjust the phone’s volume Screen timeout – Set the time delay before settings to suit your needs and your the screen automatically turns off. environment. Font type – Select the desired font type. < RINGTONE & NOTIFICATIONS > Font size – Select the desired font size. Phone ringtone - Select the ringtone for incoming calls. Aspect ratio correction Notification sound - Select the ringtone for Front key light – Tap to set the Front key notifications such as new messages receipt...
Settings Screen swipe effect - Allows you to select PIN - Enter a numeric PIN to unlock the type of effect to display when you swipe screen. from one Home screen canvas to the next. Password - Enter a password to unlock Wallpaper - Allows you to set the wallpaper. screen. Scroll wallpaper - Checkmark to allow the Wallpaper - Select the wallpaper to display wallpaper to scroll with the screen instead of for your lock screen. having it as a static image. Clocks & shortcuts - Customize clocks and Scroll screens circularly - Checkmark to shortcuts on the lock screen. show the first screen after last screen when Owner info - Display the owner info on the scrolling. lock screen. Home backup & restore - Select to backup < LOCK TIME > and restore app/widget configurations and Lock timer - While your phone is at sleep the theme.
Apps < SD CARD > You can monitor the used and available You use the Applications settings menu to space on your microSD card. view details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their data, force Unmount SD card - Tap this to unmount them to stop, and to set whether you want the microSD card from your phone you can to permit installation of applications that safely remove it from your device. you obtain from websites and email. Tap the Erase SD card - Permanently erases Downloaded, On SD card, Running or All everything on the microSD card and tabs to view information about your installed prepares it for use with your phone. apps. Power saver PERSONAL Turn Power saver on - Select the level you want to turn on the Power saver. Accounts & sync Power saver tips - Touch to access some Use the Accounts & sync settings menu to tips for Power saver.
Settings Location services < SIM CARD LOCK > Set up SIM card lock - Opens a screen to Use the Location services menu to set your set if you want to require a PIN to use or, if preferences for using and sharing your set, allows you to change the PIN. location when you search for information and use location-based applications, such < PASSWORDS > as Maps. Password typing visible - Checkmark to Google’s location service - Checkmark briefly show each character of passwords to use information from Wi-Fi and mobile as you enter them so that you can see what networks to determine your approximate you enter. location, used while searching in Google < PHONE ADMINISTRATION > Maps and other applications. When you Phone administrators - Add or remove checkmark this option, you’re asked whether device administrators.
< MOUSE/TRACKPAD > PC connection Pointer speed - Adjust the pointer speed. < USB CONNECTION > Backup & reset USB connection type - Opens a dialog box < BACKUP & RESTORE > to choose the default connection mode when Back up my data - Back up app data, Wi-Fi connecting your phone to a PC via USB. passwords, and other settings to Google Choose from Charge only, Mass storage, servers. Media sync (MTP), USB tethering, LG software.
Settings Ask on connection - Checkmark to have Show CPU usage - Checkmark to display a the phone ask you to choose which USB screen overlay showing current CPU usage. connection mode it should connect with to Force GPU rendering - Checkmark to use a PC. 2D hardware acceleration in applications. Help - Touch to get information on the Window animation scale - Select to set different types of USB connections. the window animation scale. Developer options Transition animation scale - Select to set transition animation scale. USB debugging - Checkmark to set Debug < APPS > mode when USB is connected. Don’t keep activities - Checkmark to quit Development device ID - Displays the every activity as soon as the user leaves it.
Software update Phone Software Update This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the latest version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service center. For more information on how to use this function, please visit: http://www.lg.com As the mobile phone firmware update requires the user’s full attention for the duration of the update process, please make sure to check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone. NOTE: Your personal data—including information about your Google account and any other accounts, your system/ application data and settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM licence —might be lost in the process of updating your phone's software. Therefore, LG recommends that you back up your personal data before updating your phone's software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data.
Specifications DivX Certified to play DivX video up to ® ® HD 720p, including premium content. Manufactured under license from Dolby May play video up to Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D 1920x1080. symbol are trademarks of Dolby DivX , DivX Certified and associated ® ® Laboratories. logos are trademarks of DivX Inc. and are used under license.
Accessories These accessories are available for use with the LG-P990. (Items described below may be optional.) Charger Battery Data cable User Guide Connect your Learn more about your LG-P990 to a PC. LG-P990. Stereo headset NOTE: • A lways use genuine LG accessories. • F ailure to do this may void your warranty. • A ccessories may vary in different regions.
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM card in the SIM error Make sure the SIM card is correctly inserted. phone, or it is inserted incorrectly. Move towards a window or into an open area. Check the network operator coverage map. No network Signal is weak or you're outside Check whether the SIM card is more than 6~12 connection / the carrier network. months old. If so, change your SIM at your Losing network Operator applied new services. network provider's nearest branch. Contact your service provider. To change a security code, you will need to confirm the new code Codes do not If you forget the code, contact your service by re-entering it. match provider. The two codes you have entered do not match. An application Not supported by service provider Contact your service provider. cannot be set or registration required. Dialling error New network not authorised.
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Possible causes Possible corrective measures Battery is not charged. Charge battery. Outside temperature is too hot Make sure the phone is charging at a normal or cold. temperature. Check the charger and connection to the phone. Contact problem Check the battery contacts, and clean them if Charging error necessary. No voltage Plug the charger into a different socket. Charger defective Replace charger. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories. Battery defective Replace battery. Number not The Fixed dialling number Check the Settings menu and turn the function permitted function is on. off. Impossible to send/receive Memory full Delete some messages from the phone. SMS & picture Files not Unsupported file format Check the file formats that can be supported. opening SD card not...
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 a Bluetooth audio device such as a Stereo/Mono headset or Car Kit and share pictures, videos, contacts, etc. via What are the functions Bluetooth Gallery/Contacts menu. Also, when the FTP available via Bluetooth? server is connected to a compatible device, Devices you can share content stored in the storage media (internal memory or SD card). If my Bluetooth headset is When a Bluetooth headset is connected, all connected, can I listen to system sounds are played over the headset. Bluetooth my music through my 3.5 As a result, you will not be able to listen to Headset mm wired headphones? music through your wired headphones. Data How can I back up The Contacts data can be synchronized Contacts Contacts? between your phone and Gmail™. Back up Data Is it possible to set up Only two-way synchronisation is available. one-way sync with Gmail? Synchronisation The Inbox is automatically synchronised. Is it possible to Data You can view other folders by touching the...
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category Google™ Do I have to log into Gmail Once you log into Gmail, you don't need to Service whenever I want to access log into Gmail again. Gmail? Gmail Log-In Google Service Is it possible to filter No, email filtering is not supported via the emails? phone. Google Account What happens when Phone I execute another Your email will automatically be saved as Function application while writing a draft. Email an email? Is there a file size Phone limitation for when I want Function There is no file size limitation. to use a .MP3 file as a Ringtone ring tone? My phone does not Phone display the time of receipt You will only be able to see the times for Function for messages older than...
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category Is it possible to Phone Only Gmail and MS Exchange server synchronise my contacts Function (company email server) contacts can be from all my email synchronised. Synchronisation accounts? 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-save each number. Phone Is it possible to save a How to save with Wait and Pause: Function contact with Wait and 1. F rom the Home screen, touch the Phone Wait and Pause in the numbers? icon Pause 2. D ial the number, then touch the Menu Key. 3. T ouch Add 2-sec pause or Add wait. Phone You are able to set the phone to require the What are the phone’s...
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. F rom the Home screen, touch the Menu Key. 2. T ouch System Settings > Lock screen. 3. T ouch Select screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern appears. 4. S et up by drawing your pattern once, then again for confirmation. Phone Precautions to take when using pattern Function How do I create the lock. Unlock Unlock Pattern? It is very important to remember the unlock Pattern pattern you set. You will not be able to access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern five times. You have five chances to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category If you have forgotten your pattern: If you logged in to your Google account on the phone but failed to enter the correct pattern 5 times, touch the forgot pattern button. You are then required to log in with your Google account to unlock your phone. If you have not created a Google account on the phone or you forgot it, you have to perform a hard reset. Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will Phone What should I do if I forget be deleted. Please remember to back up Function the unlock pattern and I any important data before performing a...
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category 3. W hen the LG logo is displayed on the screen, continue to hold the keys for around two seconds, and then release all them at the same time, before the LG logo disappears. Do not operate your phone for at least a minute, while the hard reset is carried out. You will then be able to switch your phone back on. Phone Will I know when my Function Yes, you will receive a notification. memory is full? Memory The phone has multilingual capabilities. To change the language: Phone 1. F rom the Home screen, touch the Menu Function Is it possible to change key and touch System Settings. the language? Language 2. T ouch Language & input > Select Support language.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. F rom the Home screen, touch the Menu Key. My screen turns off after Phone 2. T ouch System Settings > Display. only 15 seconds. How can Function I change the amount of 3. U nder Display settings, touch Screen Screen time time for the backlight to timeout. turn off? 4. T ouch the preferred screen backlight timeout time. When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On). However, there will When Wi-Fi and 3G are Phone be no notification when your phone switches both available, which Function from one to the other. service will my phone Wi-Fi & 3G use? To know which data connection is being used, view the 3G or Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen.
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Category Question Answer Sub-Category Is it possible to charge Phone Yes, the phone will be charged by the USB my phone by USB data Function cable irrespective of whether the necessary cable without installing the drivers are installed or not. Charger necessary USB driver? Yes. After saving a music file as a ringtone, you can use it for your alarm. Phone 1. T ouch and hold a song in a library list. Can I use music files for Function In the menu that opens, touch Set as my alarm? ringtone. Alarm 2. I n an alarm clock setting screen, select the song as a ringtone. Phone Will my alarm be audible Function or will it go off if the No, this is not supported. phone is turned off? Alarm Phone If my ringer volume is set Your Alarm is programmed to be audible Function to Off or Vibrate, will I hear...
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