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User Guide
LG-C729
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P/N : MFL00000000 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide LG-C729 www.lg.com P/N : MFL00000000 (1.0)
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact LG-C729 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

    SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on the box bar code label). By activating service, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by each of T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions and your Service Agreement. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • 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 the 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

    Viewing the status bar ..32 Setting up your email ..9 On-screen keyboard ..3 Microsoft Exchange email Using the keypad & account .........0 entering text ......3 Other (POP3, IMAP) email Entering accented letters 3 account .........0 LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 7 Composing and sending 3D photos and videos ..7 email ........2 3D Space .......71 Working with account YouTube 3D ......71 folders........3 3D Gallery ......71 Editing email accounts .. 3D Camera ......72 Social networking ..55 3D Game & Apps....72 Adding your account to your 3D Guide .......72 phone ........ Multimedia ....73...
  • Page 8 Date & time ......101 About the phone ....101 For Your Safety ....131 Wi-Fi ........101 Turn on Wi-Fi ......101 To connect to Wi-Fi ..102 Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection . 103 Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings ....... 103 LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 9: Important Notice

    Important notice Please check this section to see if any problems you have had with your phone are described, before taking the phone in for servicing or calling a service representative. 1. Phone memory When the available space in your phone memory is less than 10%, your phone can't receive new messages.
  • Page 10 The body of the screen lists the applications or services using battery power, from highest consumption to least. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 11 3. Installing an open source OS If you install an open source OS on your phone and do not use the OS provided by the manufacturer, your phone may malfunction. WARNING: If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer, your phone will not be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 12 Google account to unlock your phone. If you haven’t created a Google account on the phone or cannot remember it, you will have to carry out a factory reset. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 13 5. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone you need to access a wireless access point or “hotspot. ” Some access points are open, and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or have other security features, so you must configure your phone to connect to them.

  • Page 14: Opening And Switching Applications

    Scroll to the chosen application and touch Force Stop to close it. TIP! Going back to a recent Application Touch and hold the Home key. A screen will appear listing the applications you have used recently. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 15 7. Connecting your phone to a computer via To transfer files on your microSD card using USB devices: Install your microSD card on your phone. (It may already be inserted in your phone.) Before connecting the USB data cable, make sure the Mass storage mode is enabled on your phone.
  • Page 16 > Unmount SD card. 8. Unlock screen when using a data connection The LCD display will go dark if untouched for a set time when using a data connection. Touch it to turn it on again. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 17 PC. 10. Hold your phone upright Please hold your phone straight and level, like a normal phone. The LG-C729 has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this will impair performance.

  • Page 18: Getting To Know Your Phone

    TIP! Touch the Menu key whenever you tap an application to see what options are available. TIP! If the LG-C729 displays an error message when you use it, or if you cannot turn it on, remove the battery, put it back in, then turn it on again after  seconds.
  • Page 19 Stereo earphone connector Power/Lock key Volume keys - On the home screen: control ringer volume. - During a call: control your earpiece volume. - When playing music: control volume at any time. Charger, micro USB cable connector Back cover SIM card slot Camera lens Battery microSD memory card slot...

  • Page 20: Slide Out Qwerty Keyboard And Experience Dual Display

    Space Key enters spaces when in a text entry field. Alt Key lets you enter alternate characters such as @ (using the 2 key). To lock the Alt key, press twice. To unlock the key, press it a third time. Delete Key Enter Key LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 21: Installing The Sim Card And Battery

    Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start using your new phone, it has to be set up. To insert the SIM card and battery: To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With the other hand, firmly press down on the centre of the battery cover, while pulling the top away with your forefinger.
  • Page 22 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. Insert the battery in place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 23: Charging Your Phone

    Replace the phone's back cover. Charging your phone The charger connector is on the top of your LG-C729. Insert the charger and plug it into an electrical socket. Your LG-C729 must be charged until you can see...

  • Page 24: Installing The Memory Card

    To store multimedia files, such as photographs taken with the built-in camera, you must insert a memory card into your phone. To insert a memory card: Turn off your phone before inserting or removing the memory card. Remove the back cover. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 25: Formatting The Memory Card

    Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. Formatting the memory card Your memory card may already be formatted. If not, you must format it before you can use it. NOTE: All files on your memory card are deleted when it is formatted.
  • Page 26 Otherwise you may damage the memory card and your phone, and the data stored on the memory card may be corrupted. To remove the memory card safely, select Applications > Settings > SD card&phone storage > Unmount SD card. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 27: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch-screen tips Here are some tips on navigating around your phone. Touch - To Touch and hold - To choose a menu/ open an option or options open an menu or application, grab an touch it. object you want to move, touch and hold it.

  • Page 28: Lock Your Phone

    Be careful not to touch any other keys. Lock your phone When you are not using your LG-C729, press the Power key to lock it. This helps to prevent accidental touch on the screen and saves battery power.

  • Page 29: Unlock Screen

    If there are any programmes running when NOTE: you set the pattern, they may keep running in lock mode. We recommend you exit all programmes before entering lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. for phone calls, web access or data communications).

  • Page 30: Adding Widgets To Your Home Screen

    In the Edit Mode menu, touch the type of item you want to add. For example, select Folders from the list and tap it. Select Contacts with phone numbers from the list and tap it. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 31: Getting Back To A Recently Used Application

    A new folder’s icon will appear on the home screen. Drag it to the desired location on the right panel and take your finger off the screen. TIP! To add an application icon to the home screen from the Applications menu, touch and hold the application you want to add.

  • Page 32: Notification Drawer

    The status bar uses different icons to display phone information, such as signal strength, new messages, battery life and Bluetooth and data connections. The table below explains the meaning of the icons you are likely to see in the status bar. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 33 [Status bar] Icon Description No SIM card No signal Airplane mode Connected to a Wi-Fi network Wired headset Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone Phone microphone is muted Missed call Bluetooth is on Connected to a Bluetooth device System warning Alarm is set New voicemail Ringer is silenced...
  • Page 34 GPS is acquiring Receiving location data from GPS On-Screen Phone connected 3 more notifications not displayed Data is synchronising Download finished New email New Gmail New Google Talk message New message Song is playing Upcoming event LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 35: On-Screen Keyboard

    Icon Description FM radio on in the background Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active Portable hotspot is active SmartShare On SmartShare sharing request On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text.

  • Page 36: Entering Accented Letters

    French or Spanish characters (e.g. á). For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" key until the special characters are shown. Then select the special character you want. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 37: Google Account Set-Up

    Google Account Set-up The first time you open the Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one. Creating your Google account On the home screen, touch the Applications tab to open the applications menu.

  • Page 38: Signing In To Your Google Account

    If you don’t sign into a Google account during setup, you will be prompted to sign in or create LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 39 one the first time you start an application that requires an account, such as Gmail or Android Market. • If you want to use the backup feature to restore your settings to this phone from another phone running Android OS or later, you must sign into your Google account now, during setup.

  • Page 40: Calls/Contacts

    While the video call is connecting, you will see your own image: after the other party answers, you will see their image on the screen. Adjust the inner camera position if necessary. To end a video call, touch End. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 41: In Video Call Menu

    Private: You can change the image instead of showing the current private one. Dialpad: Type in a number. Hold: Mute the microphone and pause the video. Mute: Mute the microphone. Speaker: Speaker on or off. In Video call Menu Capture - You can capture an image of the other party or your own.

  • Page 42: Answering And Rejecting A Call

    This is useful if you need to reply to a message during a meeting. Adjusting call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the volume up & down key on the left side of the phone. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 43: Making A Second Call

    Making a second call During your first call, touch Dialpad and dial the number. Also, you can search your contacts by touching Contacts and select the number you want to call. Touch the Call icon to connect the call. Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be locked and put on hold.

  • Page 44: Call Settings

    < Other call settings > Call reject – Set to reject calls on list or all calls. If LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 45 you make a Call reject list, touch Call reject list > Menu key > New reject entry. Then create New reject entry from Contacts, Call logs or New number. Call forwarding – You can configure how your calls are forwarded if you’re on the phone, if you don’t answer, etc.

  • Page 46: Contacts

    , and touch Add to contacts. Then choose whether to create new contact or Add to the existing. If you want to add a picture to the new contact, touch Choose between Capture picture or Pick from gallery. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 47: Favorite Contacts

    Select the contact type by touching Touch a text field to open the touch keyboard and enter a new contact’s name. Touch a contact information category and enter your contact's details. Touch Save to save the contact. Favorite contacts You can assign frequently-called contacts as favourites.

  • Page 48: Messaging/E-Mail

    Messaging/E-mail Messaging Your LG-C729 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message Touch the icon on the home screen to open a blank message. Enter a contact name or call number in the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts will appear.

  • Page 49: Changing Your Message Settings

    NOTE: If you get an SMS message during a call, there will be a ring notification. Changing your message settings Your LG-C729 message settings are pre-defined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change these settings based on your preferences.

  • Page 50: Microsoft Exchange Email Account

    “name”. The account will now appear in the list of accounts in your Email folder. POP3 / IMAP4 – Select protocol type, either POP3 or IMAP. Incoming server – Enter the incoming email server address. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 51 Secure type – TLS/SSL/Off. Port number – Normally each account’s default number will be displayed. Outgoing server – Enter the outgoing email server address. SMTP Secure type – TLS/SSL/Off. Port number – Normally each account’s default number will be displayed. The Accounts screen The Accounts screen lists your Combined Inbox and each of your email accounts.

  • Page 52: Composing And Sending Email

    Menu key and the touch Save as draft to save it in a Drafts folder. Touch a 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 LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 53: Working With Account Folders

    before sending it. Touch Discard to abandon and delete a message, including any saved drafts. If you aren’t connected to a network, for example if you’re working in airplane mode, the messages you send are stored in your Outbox folder until you’re connected to a network.
  • Page 54 Touch the Menu key and select Settings. To delete an email account: Open the Accounts screen. Touch and hold the account you want to delete. Touch Remove account in the menu that opens and touch OK in the dialogue box to confirm. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 55: Editing Email Accounts

    Social networking You can use your phone for social networking and to and manage your on-line community micro blogs. You can update your current status, upload photos and view your friends’ status updates. If you don’t have an account, you can visit the website to set one up.

  • Page 56: Viewing And Updating Your Status

    You can use information about friends on the social networking site only, or synchronise all data to contacts. Removing accounts from your phone Choose Applications > Settings > Accounts & sync. Choose the account you want to delete, then touch Remove account. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 57: What's New

    What’s New Show notifications for a Missed call, an Unread message, Voice mail, Email, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace in priority order. Notifications over a certain period of time are shown. Choose Applications > What’s New. By tapping the button, you can choose between list view or category view.

  • Page 58: Photos And Videos

    “+” to increase it. TIP! You can close all shortcut options to give a clearer viewfinder screen. Just touch the centre of the viewfinder once. To restore the options, touch the screen again. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 59: Taking A Quick Photo

    Your captured photo will appear on the screen. Touch to share it via Bluetooth, Picasa, Share Messaging, Facebook for LG, MySpace for LG, Twitter for LG, Gmail or Email. Additional charges may apply when MMS NOTE: messages are downloaded while roaming.

  • Page 60: Using The Advanced Settings (Camera)

    Scene mode – Choose between Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset and Night. White balance – Choose between Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent and Cloudy. Color effect – Choose a colour tone for your new photo. Choose between None, Sepia, Mono and Negative. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 61 Timer – The self-timer allows you to set a delay before a picture is taken after pressing the shutter. Shot mode – Select shooting mode from Normal or Continuous shot. Image quality – Choose between Super Fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the quality, the sharper the photo.

  • Page 62: Viewing Your Saved Photos

    Set as - Set as contact icon or wallpaper. Crop - Crop your photo. Move your finger across the screen to select an area. Rotate - Rotate left or right. Edit - Touch to edit the image using various tools. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 63: Getting To Know The Viewfinder(Video Camera) 3

    Getting to know the viewfinder(Video camera) Zoom - Zoom in or out. Alternatively, you can use the side volume keys. Switch camera - You can move to the internal camera from the external one. Transition between 2D - 3D mode - Touch to switch photo shoot mode between 2D and 3D.

  • Page 64: Shooting A Quick Video

    NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming. Touch to edit the name of the selected Rename video. Touch to delete the video you made and confirm by touching Yes. The viewfinder will reappear. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 65: Using Advanced Settings (Video Camera)

    Touch to shoot another video straight away. Touch to view the last video you recorded. Using advanced settings (Video camera) Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options. Adjust the video camera settings by scrolling the wheel. After selecting an option, touch the Back key. Video size –...

  • Page 66: Adjusting The Volume When Viewing A Video

    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 left side of the phone. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 67: 3D Photos And Videos

    3D photos and videos Taking a 3D Photo Switch camera - You can move to the internal camera from the external one. 3D focus- You can manually fine-tune 3D focus by adjusting the amount of overlapping with a bar that appears at the bottom. Before starting to take a 3D picture, you can use this function.
  • Page 68 Recording a 3D Video Switch camera - You can move to the internal camera from the external one. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 69 3D focus - You can manually fine-tune 3D focus by adjusting the amount of overlapping with a bar that appears at the bottom. Before starting to take a 3D video, you can use this function. You can’t adjust this function while recording. Brightness - This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video.
  • Page 70 3D camera mode is only allowed in landscape view. • Keep the distance between the camera and the object more than 0.m. • For the optimal 3D viewing experience, hold the device 30~0cm away from your eyes. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 71: 3D Space

    3D Space Press and hold the 3D key on the right side of the phone to access 3D Space. It will show you 3D content such as YouTube 3D, 3D Gallery, 3D Camera and 3D guide. YouTube 3D Touch YouTube 3D to launch. As the screen switches to YouTube 3D web, various 3D videos appear.

  • Page 72: 3D Camera

    The 3D Guide contain instructions that makes 3D content easier to use with this phone. It will advise you how to create 3D pictures, connect to 3D TV via HDMI, view 3D content and share them. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 73: Multimedia

    Multimedia Gallery You can also save your files to an external memory card. The advantage of using a memory card is that you can free up memory space on your phone. Touch the Applications tab, then select Gallery. You can access your saved photos from within camera mode.

  • Page 74: Music

    Rotate to landscape and 3D mode turns on. For more information, refer to the 3D Guide. Music Your LG-C729 has a built-in player that lets you play all your favorite music. To access the music player, touch the Applications tab then select Music.

  • Page 75: Using The Radio

    Using the radio Your LG-C729 has a built-in FM radio, so you can tune in to your favorite stations and listen while on the move. NOTE You must attach your headphone to listen to the radio.

  • Page 76: Searching For Stations

    Touch the channel number of the station you want to listen to. Touch the icon. You can listen to the radio via the built-in speaker. NOTE Earphones need to remain plugged in as antenna to listen to the radio. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 77: Transferring Files Using Usb Mass Storage Devices

    Transferring files using USB mass storage devices To transfer files using USB devices: Connect the LG-C729 to a PC using a USB cable. If you haven't installed LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you will need to change settings manually.

  • Page 78: How To Send Data From Your Phone Via Bluetooth

    Sending pictures: Run the Gallery application and select Picture > Menu. Click Share and select Bluetooth > Check if Bluetooth is turned on and select Scan for devices > Choose the device you want to send data from the list. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 79 • Exporting contacts: Run the Contacts application. Touch the address you want to export to. Touch the Menu and select Share > Bluetooth > Check if Bluetooth is turned on and select Scan for devices > Choose the device you want to send data from on the list. •...

  • Page 80: Hdmi

    TV or PC when the video player/image viewer is visible on your phone screen. NOTE: 3D content may not be transmitted automatically due to differences in the HDMI Version that 3D TV supports. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 81: Utilities

    Utilities Setting your alarm On the home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Alarm Clock. If you want to add a new alarm, touch New alarm. Set the alarm and touch Save to turn it on. NOTE To delete the alarm on the alarm list screen, touch the Menu key and select Delete/Delete all.

  • Page 82: Recording A Sound Or Voice

    On the home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Voice Recorder. Touch to start recording. Touch to stop recording. Touch to listen to the recording. Touch to access your album. You can listen to the saved recording. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 83: Sending The Voice Recording

    Notice Available recording time may differ from the real time. Sending the voice recording Once you have finished recording, you can send the audio clip by touching Share. Choose between Bluetooth, Email, Gmail and Messaging. When you select Email, Gmail and Messaging, the voice recording will be added to the message you write, and it will be sent as normal.

  • Page 84: The Web

    Share page: Send the web page via Bluetooth, Email, Facebook, Gmail, Messaging and so on. Find on page: If you enter a letter or word, it will mark all the letters you entered from on the web page. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 85 Select text: Touch and select the lines you want to copy. You can paste it into any input box by touching it for an extended period. Add RSS Feed: Add your favorite web page. When a new item appears on the site, you will automatically be notified by Google reader.
  • Page 86 More • Home page: Move to Home page. • Set home page: Set the current page as your home page. • Page info: Show the web page information. • Downloads: Show downloaded history. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 87: Google Applications

    Market Android Market lets you download applications and games. If you install applications and games from Android Market, they will appear in the LG-C729 menu. You can check other peoples' comments regarding an application, or post your own comments.

  • Page 88: Talk

    Google Talk. Touch the Menu key and select the available options as below: All friends, Add friend, Search, Sign out, Settings, etc. Google Search Google Mobile Web Search allows you to search for websites. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 89: Settings

    Settings On the home screen, touch the Application tab then scroll and touch Settings. Wireless & Networks Here, you can manage Wi-Fi, SmartShare and Bluetooth. You can also set mobile networks and airplane mode. Airplane mode – After setting Airplane mode, all wireless connections will be disabled.

  • Page 90: Sound

    Silent mode – Allows you to silence all sounds (including call and notification ringtones) except the audio from music and videos, and any alarms you have set. (Media and alarms must be silenced from their own applications.) LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 91 Notice: After setting silent mode it is not available to use Settings > Sound > Volume menu. Vibrate – Allows you to set your phone to vibrate when you receive an incoming call. Volume – Allows you to set the volume for ringtones, media and alarms.

  • Page 92: Display

    For best battery performance, use the shortest convenient timeout. Display font - Change the display font. Gesture Use motion gestures - Adjust the gesture settings for the text input field, incoming calls and for use with the alarm. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 93: Location & Security

    Reset gesture sensor - Calibrate the motion sensor with the phone placed on a flat surface. <Text input field> Allows the cursor to move in the text field, when you tap a side of the phone(top/bottom/left/right). <Incoming call> Mute – Allows you to mute the sound by flipping the phone over while the phone is ringing.
  • Page 94 < Passwords > Visible passwords – Select to show passwords as you type them, or deselect to hide them as you type them. < Device administration > Select device administrators – Add or remove device administrators. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 95: Applications

    < Credential storage > Use secure credentials – Select to allow applications to access your phone’s encrypted store of secure certificates, related passwords and other credentials. Credential storage is used to establish some kinds of VPN and Wi-Fi connections. If you have not set a credential storage password, this setting is greyed out.

  • Page 96: Accounts & Sync

    <General sync settings > Background data – Permits applications to synchronise data in the background, whether or not you are actively using them. Un-selecting this setting can save battery power, and will lower (but not eliminate) data use. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 97: Privacy

    Auto-sync – Permits applications to synchronise, send and receive data on their own schedule. < Manage accounts > List of all Google accounts and other accounts you’ve added to your phone. If you touch an account in this screen, its account screen will open.

  • Page 98: Sd Card & Phone Storage

    < Voice input > Voice recogniser settings – Use the Voice recogniser settings to configure the Android voice input feature. Language: Opens a screen where you can set the language you use when entering text by speaking. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 99 SafeSearch: Opens a dialogue box where you can set whether you want Google SafeSearch filter to block some results. Block offensive words: When un-selected, Google voice recognition will recognize and transcribe words many people consider offensive, when you enter text by speaking. When selected, Google voice recognition replaces those words in transcriptions with a place holder comprised of hash symbols (#).

  • Page 100: Accessibility

    • Pico TTS: Configure the Pico TTS settings. Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. NOTE Requires additional plug-ins to become available. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 101: Date & Time

    Date & time Use Date & time settings to set how dates will be displayed. You can also use these settings to set your own time and time zone, rather than getting the current time from the mobile network. About the phone View legal information and check phone status and software version.

  • Page 102: To Connect To Wi-Fi

    3G data it may connect to the 3G network automatically, and additional charges may be applied.) • The LG-C729 supports WEP, WPA/WPA2- PSK and 802.1x EAP. Security. If your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, enter the key in the pop-up window.

  • Page 103: Sharing Your Phone's Mobile Data Connection

    Sharing your phone’s mobile data connection You can also share your phone’s data connection with up to five devices simultaneously, by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. When your phone is sharing its data connection, an icon appears in the status bar and as an on-going notification in the notifications drawer.

  • Page 104: To Share Your Phone's Data Connection As A Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    When Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is selected, • you can change its network name or make it secure. Un-select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to stop sharing your data connection via Wi-Fi. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 105: To Rename Or Secure Your Portable Hotspot

    To rename or secure your portable hotspot You can change the name of your phone’s Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network. On the home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Settings. Touch Wireless & Networks and select Portable hotspot.

  • Page 106: Using Smartshare

    Touch application tab and select Settings. Choose Wireless & networks and SmartShare settings. Touch SmartShare to checkmark and turn the function on. - Touch Always allow requests if you would like to automatically accept sharing requests from other devices. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 107 Under the Sharing contents section, touch to checkmark the types of content you would like to share. Choose from Pictures, Videos, and Music. SmartShare is now activated and ready to share contents. To share contents from remote content library to other devices Let your renderer device (e.g.
  • Page 108 Wi-Fi connection yo use this application. Some DLNA enabled device (e.g. TV) support only the DMP feature of DLNA and will not appear in the renderer device list Your device might not be able to play some contents. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 109: How To Use On-Screen Phone

    How to use On-Screen Phone On-Screen Phone allows you to view your mobile phone screen from a PC via a USB or Bluetooth connection. You can also control your mobile phone from your PC, using the mouse or keyboard. On-Screen Phone icons Connects your mobile phone to your PC, or disconnects it.

  • Page 110: To Check The Phone-To-Pc Connection

    PC. To check the phone-to-PC connection Once the devices have been connected, drag down the notification bar at the top of the home screen to check the On-Screen Phone connection status. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 111: To Disconnect Your Phone From Your Pc

    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 centre. This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device.
  • Page 112 This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the newer version conveniently via 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.
  • Page 113 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.

  • Page 114: Copyrights And Trademarks

    DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. ® Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered in ® LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 115 order to play purchased DivX Video-on- Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration. DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.
  • Page 116 Channel and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. • Dolby Digital Plus Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 117: Accessories

    Data cable Connect your LG- C729 and Battery User Guide Learn more about your LG-C729. Stereo headset NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may void your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions. •...

  • Page 118: Technical Data

    Technical data Ambient Temperatures Max: +°C (discharging), +°C (charging) Min: -10°C LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 119: 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 120: User Guide

    Email writing an email? Is there a file Phone size limitation for Function when I want to There is no file size limitation. use a .MP3 file Ringtone as a ringtone? LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 121 Category Question Answer Sub-Category My phone does not display the Phone time of receipt You will only be able to see Function for messages the times for messages older than 2 received the same day. Message Time hrs. How can I change this? What is the Phone...
  • Page 122 After attempting the Unlock Phone Pattern  times, you can What should I do Function touch the Forget Pattern? if I forget my the Unlock option and use your Google Unlock Pattern? account information to Pattern unlock your phone. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 123 1. Turn the power off. on the phone? 2. Press and hold: Home Key + Power Key + Down Volume Key. 3. Turn the power on, while keeping the three keys pressed. . When the LG logo is shown, release the keys.
  • Page 124 Email and Applications can memory after Memory be saved to the internal taking a picture? memory. Phone Will I know when Yes, you will receive a Function my memory notification. is full? Memory LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 125 Category Question Answer Sub-Category The phone has bilingual capabilities. To change the language: 1. From the Home screen, Phone press the Menu Key Is it possible Function and touch Settings. to change the Language language? 2. Touch Language & Support keyboard j Select language.
  • Page 126 Phone to remove an appears at the bottom-center Function application of the screen. Then, without from the Home Home screen lifting your finger, drag the screen? icon to the trash can. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 127 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key I downloaded an Phone application and 2. Touch Settings j Function Applications j Manage it causes a lot of applications. errors. How do I Application remove it? 3.
  • Page 128 Standby : Approx. 18 days battery will last before I need to recharge it? Which wireless Your phone is able to Phone Spec bands are operate on the 800Mhz and supported by the Band 1900MHz bands. phone? LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 129 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key 2. Touch Settings j Privacy j Factory data reset. 3. Read the warning and touch Reset phone. Recovery . Touch Erase everything. How do I perform Solution Attention: a factory reset? Factory Reset...
  • Page 130 How can I keeping the three keys perform a factory Recovery pressed. reset if I can’t Solution . When the LG logo is access the Factory Reset shown, release the keys. phone’s setting Attention: menu? If a factory reset is...

  • Page 131: 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 132 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. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 133 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 134 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. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 135 • 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 136: 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. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 137 • 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 138 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 139 • 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 140 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. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 141 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 142 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 LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 143 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 144 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 LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 145 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 146 For further information, see the following additional resources (websites current as of April 200): 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.) LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 147 U.S. Federal Communications Commission  12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20 Telephone: (888) 22-322 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 148 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 2081-309 Telephone: (301) 7-22 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/ LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 149: 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 150 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. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 151: 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 152 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. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 153 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 154: Fda Consumer Update

    In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 155 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 156 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 LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 157 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 158 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 LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 159 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 160 Cooperative Research And Development 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 LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 161 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 162 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 LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 163 (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 164 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 LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 165 (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 166 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. LG-C729 | User Guide...
  • Page 167 3D Content Viewing Precautions NOTES FOR VIEWING 3D CONTENT: When viewing 3D content, hold and adjust the device to an effective viewing angle and within the appropriate distance, so the 3D experience is optimized. If you exceed this viewing angle or distance, you may not be able to view the 3D content.
  • Page 168 3D content after taking vision correction measures. • Some viewers may feel disoriented after viewing 3D content. Therefore, after you view 3D content on your phone, take a moment to regain awareness of your surrounding before moving. LG-C729 | User Guide...

  • Page 169: 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 170: State Law Rights

    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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