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Contents SERVICE ACTIVATION. 4 About this user manual 5 Important notice............9 Getting to know your phone 18 Installing the SIM card and battery 20 Charging your phone........ 22 Installing the memory card 23 Formatting the memory card 24 Your Home screen....... 26 Touch-screen tips 26 Lock your ... 48 Opening your email and email accounts screen......48 Composing and sending email 50 Working with account folders 51 Adding and editing email accounts 52 LG-P999 | User Guide
Contents SERVICE ACTIVATION. 4 About this user manual 5 Important notice............9 Getting to know your phone 18 Installing the SIM card and battery 20 Charging your phone........ 22 Installing the memory card 23 Formatting the memory card 24 Your Home screen....... 26 Touch-screen tips 26 Lock your ... 48 Opening your email and email accounts screen......48 Composing and sending email 50 Working with account folders 51 Adding and editing email accounts 52 LG-P999 | User Guide
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.... On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Applications > Manage applications. 2. Optimizing battery life You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. When all applications appear, select the application you have encountered with your battery's life between charges by turning off features that you don't need to check...
.... On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Applications > Manage applications. 2. Optimizing battery life You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. When all applications appear, select the application you have encountered with your battery's life between charges by turning off features that you don't need to check...
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...to a power source or if connected to a power source, how long since your battery's life to be reduced. If you aren't using battery power from greatest amount to least. 10 LG-P999 | User Guide To check the battery charge level: 1. This is either how long since your phone was last run on... battery power. To extend the life of the screen lists applications or services using Wi...
...to a power source or if connected to a power source, how long since your battery's life to be reduced. If you aren't using battery power from greatest amount to least. 10 LG-P999 | User Guide To check the battery charge level: 1. This is either how long since your phone was last run on... battery power. To extend the life of the screen lists applications or services using Wi...
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... it on and connect to turn Wi-Fi on and begin scanning for over ten seconds). To turn it to extend the life of your battery.
... it on and connect to turn Wi-Fi on and begin scanning for over ten seconds). To turn it to extend the life of your battery.
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... or sending/receiving data, try to avoid holding the lower part of performance. Be careful not to user input or the screen freezes: Remove the battery, insert it again and turn on your PC. 11. Hold your phone upright Please hold your phone straight and upright, as with a normal phone. This..., as this will cause a loss of the phone where the antenna is located. If it still does not work, please contact customer service. 17 The LG-P999 has an internal antenna. 10. Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC Make sure you disconnect your phone from the...
... or sending/receiving data, try to avoid holding the lower part of performance. Be careful not to user input or the screen freezes: Remove the battery, insert it again and turn on your PC. 11. Hold your phone upright Please hold your phone straight and upright, as with a normal phone. This..., as this will cause a loss of the phone where the antenna is located. If it still does not work, please contact customer service. 17 The LG-P999 has an internal antenna. 10. Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC Make sure you disconnect your phone from the...
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Do not cover the LCD's proximity sensor with protective film. Menu Key Check what options are available. Back Key Return to malfunction. 18 LG-P999 | User Guide This extends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from any screen. Earpiece Power/Lock Key Proximity Sensor Front-facing Camera Lens Home Key Return to the...
Do not cover the LCD's proximity sensor with protective film. Menu Key Check what options are available. Back Key Return to malfunction. 18 LG-P999 | User Guide This extends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from any screen. Earpiece Power/Lock Key Proximity Sensor Front-facing Camera Lens Home Key Return to the...
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Earphone Jack HDMI Cable Port Power/Lock Key Charger/USB Port Back-facing Camera Lens Flash microSD Card Slot SIM Card Slot Internal Antenna Volume Keys • On the Home screen: Controls the ringer volume. • During a call: Controls your earpiece volume. • W hen playing a song: Controls volume continuously. Back Cover Battery Microphone Speaker 19
Earphone Jack HDMI Cable Port Power/Lock Key Charger/USB Port Back-facing Camera Lens Flash microSD Card Slot SIM Card Slot Internal Antenna Volume Keys • On the Home screen: Controls the ringer volume. • During a call: Controls your earpiece volume. • W hen playing a song: Controls volume continuously. Back Cover Battery Microphone Speaker 19
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Use the fingertip cutout to set it up. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your forefinger. 2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the back cover. With your other hand, firmly press your new phone, you'll need to pull off the back cover with your hand. To insert the SIM card and battery: 1. Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your thumb on the card is facing downwards. 20 LG-P999 | User Guide
Use the fingertip cutout to set it up. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your forefinger. 2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the back cover. With your other hand, firmly press your new phone, you'll need to pull off the back cover with your hand. To insert the SIM card and battery: 1. Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your thumb on the card is facing downwards. 20 LG-P999 | User Guide
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Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2). 4.Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it up and out of the battery compartment (4). 21 3. Removing the Battery Grip the battery at the bottom end (3) and lift it clicks into place (2).
Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2). 4.Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it up and out of the battery compartment (4). 21 3. Removing the Battery Grip the battery at the bottom end (3) and lift it clicks into place (2).
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With your other hand, firmly press down using your phone Insert one end of the charger into the phone's charger/USB port and plug the other end into the phone's charger/USB port. 22 LG-P999 | User Guide The battery must be fully charged initially to extend battery lifetime. NOTE: Make sure the 'B' side is facing upwards when connecting the USB cable into an electrical socket. TIP! Charging your thumb and lift off the battery. To remove the battery, first remove the back cover and hold the phone firmly in your hand.
With your other hand, firmly press down using your phone Insert one end of the charger into the phone's charger/USB port and plug the other end into the phone's charger/USB port. 22 LG-P999 | User Guide The battery must be fully charged initially to extend battery lifetime. NOTE: Make sure the 'B' side is facing upwards when connecting the USB cable into an electrical socket. TIP! Charging your thumb and lift off the battery. To remove the battery, first remove the back cover and hold the phone firmly in your hand.
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Using other chargers and USB cables will not guarantee full battery charge and normal charging time. Notice Use only an LG-approved battery, charger (1A) and USB cable (1A) specific to your phone model since they are designed to release it. Make sure the gold contact area on ... microSD card slot until it out of the microSD card slot. 23 Then gently pull it clicks into the phone to maximize battery life. Removing a memory card Carefully remove the memory card by gently pushing it into place. Installing the memory card NOTE: The LG-P999 supports up to a 32 GB memory card.
Using other chargers and USB cables will not guarantee full battery charge and normal charging time. Notice Use only an LG-approved battery, charger (1A) and USB cable (1A) specific to your phone model since they are designed to release it. Make sure the gold contact area on ... microSD card slot until it out of the microSD card slot. 23 Then gently pull it clicks into the phone to maximize battery life. Removing a memory card Carefully remove the memory card by gently pushing it into place. Installing the memory card NOTE: The LG-P999 supports up to a 32 GB memory card.
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... slowly, drag across the touch screen (drag quickly and release). NOTE: • To select an item, touch the center of the keys and saves battery power. 26 LG-P999 | User Guide This helps to touch the option you want . the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch. • Use...
... slowly, drag across the touch screen (drag quickly and release). NOTE: • To select an item, touch the center of the keys and saves battery power. 26 LG-P999 | User Guide This helps to touch the option you want . the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch. • Use...
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... not use the most. 27 NOTE: If there are viewing is recommended that you can also customize each panel with widgets, shortcuts to conserve the battery.
... not use the most. 27 NOTE: If there are viewing is recommended that you can also customize each panel with widgets, shortcuts to conserve the battery.
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... view the Notifications Panel. Status Bar The Status Bar runs across the top of icons you are likely to see in the Status Bar. 30 LG-P999 | User Guide Touch and slide the Status Bar down with your screen. All ongoing and activity based notifications will be displayed on the Home screen... Menu Key and select Notifications. Viewing the Status Bar The Status Bar uses different icons to display phone information, such as signal strength, new messages, battery life, and active Bluetooth and data connections.
... view the Notifications Panel. Status Bar The Status Bar runs across the top of icons you are likely to see in the Status Bar. 30 LG-P999 | User Guide Touch and slide the Status Bar down with your screen. All ongoing and activity based notifications will be displayed on the Home screen... Menu Key and select Notifications. Viewing the Status Bar The Status Bar uses different icons to display phone information, such as signal strength, new messages, battery life, and active Bluetooth and data connections.
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Icon Description Speakerphone is on Phone microphone is muted Missed call Bluetooth is on Connected to a Bluetooth device System warning An alarm is set New voicemail available Ringer is silenced Vibrate mode is on Battery fully charged Battery is charging Data in and out Phone is connected to PC via USB cable Downloading data Uploading data GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS 32 LG-P999 | User Guide
Icon Description Speakerphone is on Phone microphone is muted Missed call Bluetooth is on Connected to a Bluetooth device System warning An alarm is set New voicemail available Ringer is silenced Vibrate mode is on Battery fully charged Battery is charging Data in and out Phone is connected to PC via USB cable Downloading data Uploading data GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS 32 LG-P999 | User Guide
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... unlocking the screen. Auto-rotate screen - Screen lock sounds - Haptic feedback - Allows you to screen. Display Brightness - Animation - For the best battery performance, use the shortest convenient timeout. 84 LG-P999 | User Guide Allows you to set animated transitions when navigating from screen to adjust the brightness of the screen. Allows you to...
... unlocking the screen. Auto-rotate screen - Screen lock sounds - Haptic feedback - Allows you to screen. Display Brightness - Animation - For the best battery performance, use the shortest convenient timeout. 84 LG-P999 | User Guide Allows you to set animated transitions when navigating from screen to adjust the brightness of the screen. Allows you to...
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Running services - This option displays what processes each running services and applications. Unchecking this setting can save battery power and lowers (but does not eliminate) data use. 87 Manage applications - Manage and remove installed applications. Permits applications to view and control currently running ...
Running services - This option displays what processes each running services and applications. Unchecking this setting can save battery power and lowers (but does not eliminate) data use. 87 Manage applications - Manage and remove installed applications. Permits applications to view and control currently running ...
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...newer version of the update process, please make firmware updates available only for all instructions and notes that removing the USB cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously damage your phone to the newer version conveniently from internet For more information on using this function, please... visit the http://www.lg.com/us/support/mcsupport/mobile-phone-support.jsp or http://www. NOTE: LG reserves the right to make sure to check all handset models. 102 LG-P999 | User Guide As the mobile phone firmware update requires the user...
...newer version of the update process, please make firmware updates available only for all instructions and notes that removing the USB cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously damage your phone to the newer version conveniently from internet For more information on using this function, please... visit the http://www.lg.com/us/support/mcsupport/mobile-phone-support.jsp or http://www. NOTE: LG reserves the right to make sure to check all handset models. 102 LG-P999 | User Guide As the mobile phone firmware update requires the user...
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Stereo headset NOTE: • Always use with the LGP999. (Items described below may vary in different regions. 106 LG-P999 | User Guide Accessories These accessories are available for use genuine LG accessories. Battery User Guide Learn more about your LGP999 and PC. Failure to do this may void your warranty. • Accessories may be optional.) Charger USB cable Connect your LG-P999.
Stereo headset NOTE: • Always use with the LGP999. (Items described below may vary in different regions. 106 LG-P999 | User Guide Accessories These accessories are available for use genuine LG accessories. Battery User Guide Learn more about your LGP999 and PC. Failure to do this may void your warranty. • Accessories may be optional.) Charger USB cable Connect your LG-P999.
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Technical data Ambient Temperatures Max: +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min: -10°C Battery Standby and Talk Time Talk time: Approx. 7 Hours Standby: Approx. 15 days Standby and talk times will vary depending on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. 107 Battery power consumption depends on phone usage patterns and conditions.
Technical data Ambient Temperatures Max: +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min: -10°C Battery Standby and Talk Time Talk time: Approx. 7 Hours Standby: Approx. 15 days Standby and talk times will vary depending on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. 107 Battery power consumption depends on phone usage patterns and conditions.