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0844-847-5847 or +44-844-847-5847 * Make sure the number is correct before making a call. User Guide E906 This guide helps you to start using your phone. If you need more information, please visit www.lg.com www.lg.com P/NO : MFL67380504 (1.0) H...
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E906 User Guide - English Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact E906 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communications technology. • This guide helps you to start using your phone. If you need more information, please visit www.lg.com.
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5 For more detailed information about disposal of your old batteries/accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. E906 | User Guide...
Copyrights and trademarks Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: • This product includes software licensed from MS, an affiliate of the Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and software bearing the Microsoft name are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
SmartShare ......72 Getting Started ....31 Settings ......73 Signing in with a Windows Live ID ......31 Accessories ......79 Importing your contacts ...32 Staying in Sync .......32 FAQ ........81 Communicating ....33 Phone........33 Messaging ......37 Email ........39 Facebook ........43 E906 | User Guide...
• While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves. • The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2 W/kg...
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• Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. • Repairs under warranty, at LG’s discretion, may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced.
• Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust. • Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips. • Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone.
• When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you, or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. NOTE : Excessive sound pressure from earphones can cause hearing loss. E906 | User Guide...
Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass. This glass could break if your mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove it. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by an authorised service provider.
• You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s performance. • Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximise the battery life. • Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
Assembling Getting to know your phone Headset jack Power/Lock key • Long press (three seconds) to the power on/off. • Short press to turn the screen off. Earpiece Proximity sensor ALS(Ambient Light Sensor) Search button Open Quick Search Start button Return to the Start screen;...
Camera key volume. • Go directly to camera • When playing preview by pressing the a track: controls camera key. track volume. Open view Battery cover External camera lens Camera flash Battery USIM card tray E906 | User Guide...
Installing the USIM and battery 1 Remove the battery cover Hold the phone firmly in one hand and pull the top away with your forefinger. Then lift off the battery cover. 2 Remove the battery Using the cut-out at the bottom, lift the battery out of its compartment.
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Press the bottom of the battery down until it clips into place. 5 Charging your phone Open the charger port cover on the side of your E906. Insert the charger connector into the port and plug the charger into a mains electricity outlet.
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You cannot switch on the phone if the battery is fully discharged It takes approximately four to five minutes to reach a charge state sufficient for booting by TA charger. It takes approximately 14-15 minutes longer to charge using a USB connection.
To turn on the screen, press the [Power] button. • You can also adjust the backlight time or change the wallpaper. On the Start screen, go to the application list and select Settings > lock + wallpaper. E906 | User Guide...
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Universal gestures on your touch screen For most applications, natural gestures can be used to move about and give commands. To type text, use the onscreen or the hardware keyboard. The following gestures are used to move around for your Windows Phone 7.5: To choose a menu/ option or open an application, touch it.
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Homescreens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa). Pinch and stretch Pinch fingers together or spread fingers apart on the screen when you are viewing images, web pages or on maps to zoom in and out. E906 | User Guide...
Getting to know your Start screen From this screen you can access menu options, make a call, view the status of your phone and much more. Knowing and navigating the screen Start screen is the beginning of the Windows Phone 7.5 experience for you after you power on your phone.
Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Google and others. Save attached photos and graphics to your Saved Pictures. Touch SmartShare to stream videos, music, and pictures from your phone to Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compatible playback devices. E906 | User Guide...
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Icon Description With ScanSearch, you can search product and local information for streets, cities, or countries. ScanSearch allows you to view local business information, including locations and contact information. Enter events on your new Windows Phone. Subscribe to calendars. Set alerts to remind you of events, appointments and deadlines.
Bluetooth and data connections. Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the status bar. [Status bar] Icon Description Signal strength HSPA Data connection 2G-GPRS 2G-EDGE Call forwarding Roaming Wireless network signal strength E906 | User Guide...
Icon Description Bluetooth status Ringer mode Input status Battery power level System clock Customising the Start screen You can customise the layout of Tiles on the Start screen. You can pin all sorts of things to the screen, including apps, websites, map locations, and even contacts.
2 Tap Alarms 3 Tap the application bar to see the application menu or to display icon buttons with the text hints. 4 Select the icon button or menu that you want to set. E906 | User Guide...
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Application bar The Application bar provides a view that displays icon buttons with text hints and an optional context menu if you tap the visual row of dots or flicks up the Application bar. This view can be hidden again by tapping outside of the menu area or on the dots, using the back button, or selecting a menu item or Application bar icon.
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/location play pause previous/rewind next/fast forward E906 | User Guide...
2 Tap Settings > System > lock + wallpaper > change wallpaper. 3 Select an image and save. You can also change the Screen time-out and password. NOTE: • LG is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your phone.
• Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the phone. • If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM card will be blocked. You must then enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM card. E906 | User Guide...
Entering text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, please check out and select from the supported languages for writing. (Settings > System > keyboard) Entering text with the Phonepad 1 Tap the input panel icon.
Details page for the app will appear. • Select the item you want to buy and tap download. NOTE: • Music and Podcasts feature may not be available depending on your region+languages setting. E906 | User Guide...
Getting Started When you turn on your phone for the first time, you will be guided through essential settings. Please follow the instructions on the screen to activate your phone. The following are the recommended steps. SELECT LANGUAGE > WINDOWS PHONE SETTINGS > TIME ZONE and sign in with your Windows Live ID Signing in with a Windows Live ID To get applications, play Xbox LIVE games,...
3 Open the Zune software, and then follow the instructions to get your music, videos, pictures, and so on into your collection. 4 Click collection, and then drag everything you want to sync to the phone icon in the lower left. E906 | User Guide...
Communicating Phone Making phone calls 1 Touch 2 Tap 3 Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, touch 4 Touch to make a call. call 5 To end a call, touch end call You can also place calls using the Phone tile on the Start screen. You can dial calls.
View a complete list of all dialled, received, and missed voice calls. TIP! Touch any single call log entry to view the date, and time of the call. TIP! Tap the Application bar tab, then touch delete all to delete all the recorded items. E906 | User Guide...
Call settings You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other special features offered by your service provider. 1 On the Start screen, touch 2 Tap the Applications bar at the bottom of the call history screen and open the Call Settings menu. 3 Scroll and tap call settings and choose options that you want to adjust.
1 On the Start screen, touch to open your profile contacts. 2 Touch a contact to view the details. 3 Touch Pin to start on the application menu, and then your favourite contact pins to Start screen. E906 | User Guide...
Messaging Sending a text message 1 On the Start screen, tap Messaging > New 2 Do one of the following: • Begin typing a person’s name in the To: box, and then tap a matching contact name in the list. Repeat to add more recipients, and their names will be added automatically in the To: box.
(Multimedia Message Service) messages. • Some pictures you receive might be protected using digital rights management and can’t be saved to your phone. However, the picture can still be set as the wallpaper on your phone. E906 | User Guide...
Email Setting up an email account Whether it’s personal or work-related email, you can use it on your Windows Phone by setting up different types of email accounts. Depending on the email account you set up on your phone, other items from your account (such as contacts, calendar, and more) can be retrieved as well.
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• The email account type (POP or IMAP) • The incoming email server address • The outgoing (SMTP) email server address • Server authentication settings • SSL requirements for incoming email • SSL requirements for outgoing email E906 | User Guide...
Sending an email message After you set up an email account on your phone, you can send or receive emails on that account. 1 On the Start screen, tap the email account that you want to access (for example, Outlook, Google, or Windows Live). 2 Tap New 3 Do one of the following: •...
Windows Live, Outlook, Yahoo! Mail, Google and other account. 4 Enter your email address and password, then it will automatically synchronise with your new email account. You can change settings based on your own preferences. E906 | User Guide...
1 Touch the Application bar at the bottom of the screen to open the options menu, and tap settings. 2 You can change detail sync options by tapping “synchronisation settings” or checking/dischecking “Always bcc myself” and “Use an email signature”. NOTES: •...
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1 On the Start screen, flick left to the Apps list, tap Settings > email + accounts. 2 Tap Add an account > Twitter or LinkedIn. NOTES: • To set up your Twitter or LinkedIn account on your phone, Windows Live account should be set up in advance. E906 | User Guide...
Entertainment Camera Before using the camera, you will be asked whether you want to allow it to use your location. Allowing this option will add location info to your pictures, so you can see where they were taken. Taking a picture 1 On the Start screen, flick left to the Apps list.
• If you have a lot of pictures or videos that you want to delete, or if you want to save them to your computer, you can save time by connecting your phone to your computer and using the Zune software to do the work for you. E906 | User Guide...
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Adding location info to my pictures If you include location (GPS) information in the pictures you take, the information can be seen by others after you upload and share them. Once you do, you and your friends can have fun viewing these pictures on a map using Bing and Windows Live Photo Gallery, and even searching the Web for other pictures just like it because the location is embedded in your picture behind...
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If you want to store more pictures on your phone, you can reduce the number of megapixels to make the files smaller. Brightness Brightness enables you to set the recording brightness according the lighting conditions. E906 | User Guide...
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Setting Options Function White Balance Automatically adjusts the colour of the subject. You can record in natural colours depending on the subject and lighting conditions. Color Effect Select the desired setting options on the menu: off, sepia, mono, negative, solarize Choose between Super fine, Fine, and Quality Normal.
• Picture collection. You can view your pictures and videos by album, date, or favourites. When you add a picture as a favourite as part of your Favourites album, you can then pin that album to the Start screen. E906 | User Guide...
• Hub background. Tap Application bar menu below to change the background. Choose background you want to set or let us do it for you using any of your pictures. Either way, changing the background will also change the Pictures tile on the Start screen.
1 In Pictures, scroll and go to picture albums (all, date, favourites) and tap a video tile to open and view. 2 Tap a video tile to view. 3 Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 4 Control playback with the virtual keys. E906 | User Guide...
Sharing pictures 1 On the Start screen, tap Pictures. 2 Find a picture you want to share. Pictures from online albums can’t be uploaded. 3 Tap and hold the picture, then tap Share. 4 Choose how you want to share or upload your picture to the web--text or email message, or sharing to SkyDrive.
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You must be on your computer to delete a caption, and you can only delete a caption from a picture that you’ve uploaded. 1 Find your picture. 2 Sign in and follow the steps provided by Facebook or Windows Live to delete a caption. E906 | User Guide...
Adding location info to my pictures When you include location (GPS) information in the pictures you take, the information can be seen by others after you upload and share them. Once you do, you and your friends can have fun viewing these pictures on a map using Bing and Windows Live Photo Gallery, and even searching the Web for other similar pictures, because the location is embedded in your picture behind the scene.
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Choose a song or artist from your collection or from the Zune Marketplace and press the Smart DJ to create a new playlist based on your selection. NOTE: Smart DJ feature may not be available depending on your region+languages setting. E906 | User Guide...
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Supported file formats Type Format Sync from Zune SW Audio Extension: mp3, mp4, Extension: mp3, mp4, m4a, m4a, wma Codec: MP3, AAC, Codec: MP3, AAC, WMA Video Extension: 3gp, 3g2, Extention: mp4, m4v, wmv mp4, m4v, wmv Codec: MPEG4, H.264, VC-1 Codec: MPEG4, H263, H264, VC-1 Playing music, videos and podcasts...
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Ratings can help you organize your music collection: Sorting songs, artists, or albums by rating gives you a quick look at which ones to get rid of if you need more space. E906 | User Guide...
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Tap this To do this Music: Tap to skip to the beginning of the current song or to skip to the previous song in the playlist (the function depends on how much of the song you've played so far). Videos and audio podcasts: Tap to skip backward seven seconds.
From the Games hub, you can play games not just on the phone; you can also connect to and extend your gaming experience to your computer and your Xbox console. • Spotlight. Read up on Xbox LIVE game news, tips and trends from the Xbox LIVE team. E906 | User Guide...
• Xbox LIVE Gamer Profile. Look at your profile to view recently played games, see your gamercard, change account information and even personalise your avatar. • Requests. View invitations to quickly jump into game play, keep up with turn notifications in a turn-based game or accept a nudge from your buddy to make the next move.
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To tune into stations more quickly, try adding a few as favourites. 1 Tune in to a station. 2 Do one of the following: • To add the station as a favourite, tap Add Favourite • To remove the station as a favourite, tap Remove Favourite E906 | User Guide...
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TIP! To show your favourite stations, tap Favourites . You can also pin your favourite station to the Start screen by pressing and holding the station number. Switching between speaker and headset modes 1 While playing a station, tap and hold the station number. 2 Tap Radio mode: headset or Radio mode: speaker, to switch between the two options.
3 Tap Subject to make a title for the appointment. 4 Tap Location to enter where it’s happening. 5 Tap When to choose a date, and then choose the time you want the appointment to begin. E906 | User Guide...
6 Tap How long to choose the time the appointment lasts. 7 If you would like to set reminder, occurs and status, touch more details and select the options you want. 8 If you want attendees to add the appointment, tap add someone to choose a contact.
This is actually where your phone is. You can see your location more accurately by double tapping or pinching and stretching the screen. E906 | User Guide...
Start screen to go to your App list and tap the Marketplace application. You can also tap the Marketplace tile on the Start screen. 2 Marketplace has five categories - LG apps store, apps, games, music and podcasts. Select the one you want to install or download.
- Send the page link by Email or messasing. pin to start - Pin the page to the start screen for quick launch. settings - Refer to “Settings” on page 73 for more information. E906 | User Guide...
Connectivity Bluetooth Turning on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 On the Start screen, tap the arrow to go to your App list. 2 Tap Settings > System > Bluetooth. 3 To turn on Bluetooth, drag the slider of the status to On. 4 Starts to search for Bluetooth devices.
6 Tap done to finish. NOTE: • To guard against accidentally connecting to an incorrect network with the same name, this warning will appear. Tap connect if you’re confident it is the correct network. E906 | User Guide...
• To add hidden networks, tap advanced in the Wi-Fi menu. Editing your Wi-Fi connection Suppose you need to change the settings for a wireless network, or the network doesn’t appear. 1 Go back to the Wi-Fi Settings screen to select the network to edit, and then tap and hold the network you want to edit.
& target device. 3 You can stream the videos, music, and pictures on your LG Windows Phone (or DLNA compliant server) to a DLNA compliant TV, stereo, Windows 7 PC, or other consumer electronic device.
Settings In this menu, you can personalise the settings on your phone. on the Start screen to go to app list and tap Settings. Touch system ringtones + sounds Set Ringer and Vibrate and choose Ringtone, New text message, New voicemail, New mail. Set to play a sound for Reminders, Key press, Lock and unlock, All other notifications.
System locale and Browser + search language. ease of access Set TTY/TDD mode speech • Enable speech recognition over the network • Use Speech when the phone is locked • Play audio confirmations E906 | User Guide...
find my phone Ring, lock or erase your phone at windowsphone.live.com If you’ve lost your phone, this will help you find it. Go to windowsphone.live.com and sign in your Windows live ID and password. NOTES: • This feature may not be available depending on your region+languages setting.
And Set Group text On/Off. music + videos Connect with Zune On/Off. Makes your Music + Videos experience great by downloading artist images, turning on Smart DJ, and more. Check to only download new podcast episodes over Wi-Fi. E906 | User Guide...
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NOTES: • This feature may not be available depending on your region+languages setting. Office • Username Enter your user information to identify yourself in comments and to help with collaboration and document tracking. • SharePoint Check to open SharePoint link in the Office hub. •...
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Get seggeestions from Bing as you type * Allow Microsoft to store and use images from vision searches. (* available options may vary depending on your region+language setting) • delete history Deletes previously-typed search terms, vision searches, and music searches from your phone. E906 | User Guide...
Data cable Connect your E906 and PC. Battery User guide Learn more about your E906. Stereo headset NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions.
Declaration of Conformity Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address LG Twin Tower 20,Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul, Korea 150-721 Product Details Product Name GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal Equipment Model Name...
Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for a service or calling a service engineer. Category Sub-Category Question Answer * Check you do not have headphones connected to the phone.
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Settings. Flick to applications, from your old Data Backup tap people > import SIM phone to your contacts. Windows Phone 7.5? • You cannot do this through Zune. E906 | User Guide...
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Category Sub-Category Question Answer In Windows Phone 7.5, "Zune" What are some application is used instead of limitations, "Activesync". when data Data Synchronisation synchronising The limitation of Zune is, while between syncronizing, (music, video and Windows Phone picture) files can not be played on 7.5 and pc? the phone.
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Function Setting a ringtone? The song must be : • A maximum of 39 seconds in length • Less than 1MB • MP3 or WAV formats only • Not DRM protected files E906 | User Guide...
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Category Sub-Category Question Answer Your Windows Phone 7.5 supports 6 different languages (Deutsch, English (United Kingdom/ United Is it possible Phone Supported States), Español, Français, Italiano). to change the Function Language language? If you want to change the settings, go to tap Settings> region + language >...
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Phone. Please contact the network Function lock, can LG help operator or the store that sold you me in this case? the Windows Phone. Is Adobe Flash Phone supported It’ s not supported. Function (similar to PC browser)? E906 | User Guide...
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Category Sub-Category Question Answer Some streaming protocols are not supported (e.g. RTSP). HTTP-Progressive and IIS Phone Is Streaming SmoothStreaming is supported Function service supported. depending on the website you are visiting and the application you are using. Is GSM technology Quad band, tri band Phone Spec Band or dual band?
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I do this? If you didn't install the Zune software yet, go to www.windowsphone.com to install. Warning! By performing "Factory Reset", all user data will be ERASED. Customer MUST backup PRIOR to running factory reset & Web update. E906 | User Guide...
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Category Sub-Category Question Answer 1. Factory Reset. Go to tap Applications list > Settings > about > reset your phone. Resetting your phone will erase all your personal content, including applications that you purchased and downloaded, and wil restore the factory settings. 2.