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...registered trademarks of LG Group and its touch-screen keypad. • Copyright ©2011 LG Electronics, Inc. LG and the LG logo are trademarks of its related entities. Congratulations on the software of the phone or your purchase of the advanced and compact LG-P999 phone by LG, designed to... operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on your service provider. &#...
...registered trademarks of LG Group and its touch-screen keypad. • Copyright ©2011 LG Electronics, Inc. LG and the LG logo are trademarks of its related entities. Congratulations on the software of the phone or your purchase of the advanced and compact LG-P999 phone by LG, designed to... operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on your service provider. &#...
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... new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will need the following information when activating service: • Service Agreement and agent code on the box ... for credit check purposes. • Your choice of T-Mobile's Terms and Conditions and your Agreement. • Your name, home address, home phone, and billing address. NOTE: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of your company or government agency, address, and tax ID....
... new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will need the following information when activating service: • Service Agreement and agent code on the box ... for credit check purposes. • Your choice of T-Mobile's Terms and Conditions and your Agreement. • Your name, home address, home phone, and billing address. NOTE: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of your company or government agency, address, and tax ID....
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About this user manual Please read this user manual may vary by area, phone, carrier, plan and version of phone software. • Screen displays and illustrations on actual phone. • Designs and specifications of the phone and other accessories are subject to FAQ. • Some features and service may differ from those you see on this user manual carefully before you use your phone and keep it handy for future reference. Should phone fail to operate correctly, refer to change without any notice.
About this user manual Please read this user manual may vary by area, phone, carrier, plan and version of phone software. • Screen displays and illustrations on actual phone. • Designs and specifications of the phone and other accessories are subject to FAQ. • Some features and service may differ from those you see on this user manual carefully before you use your phone and keep it handy for future reference. Should phone fail to operate correctly, refer to change without any notice.
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... Installing the memory card 23 Formatting the memory card 24 Your Home screen....... 26 Touch-screen tips 26 Lock your phone 26 Unlock the screen 27 Home screen panels......... 27 Adding applications to your Home screen 28 Getting back to a recently used application 29 Status Bar ... 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
... Installing the memory card 23 Formatting the memory card 24 Your Home screen....... 26 Touch-screen tips 26 Lock your phone 26 Unlock the screen 27 Home screen panels......... 27 Adding applications to your Home screen 28 Getting back to a recently used application 29 Status Bar ... 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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... Music 67 Playing a song 67 Transferring files using USB mass storage devices.......68 How to save music/video files to your phone 69 How to send data from your phone via Bluetooth.......... 70 Google applications.....72 Google Maps 72 Market 72 Gmail 73 Google Talk 73 Google Search 73 YouTube 75 Utilities... 78 Settings 80 Wireless & networks..........80 Call settings 82 Sound 83 Display 84 Location & security ..........85 Applications 87 Accounts & sync 87 Privacy 88 SD card & phone storage89 Language & keyboard......90 Voice input & output.........90
... Music 67 Playing a song 67 Transferring files using USB mass storage devices.......68 How to save music/video files to your phone 69 How to send data from your phone via Bluetooth.......... 70 Google applications.....72 Google Maps 72 Market 72 Gmail 73 Google Talk 73 Google Search 73 YouTube 75 Utilities... 78 Settings 80 Wireless & networks..........80 Call settings 82 Sound 83 Display 84 Location & security ..........85 Applications 87 Accounts & sync 87 Privacy 88 SD card & phone storage89 Language & keyboard......90 Voice input & output.........90
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...To connect to Wi-Fi........... 94 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection... 95 USB tethering & portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings...... 96 To share your phone's data connection via USB............97 USB tethering and data sharing 98 To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot... (Wi-Fi tethering 99 To rename or secure your portable hotspot 100 Phone Software update 102 Copyrights and trademarks 104 Accessories 106 Technical data 107 FAQ 108 For Your Safety............119 LG-P999 | User Guide
...To connect to Wi-Fi........... 94 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection... 95 USB tethering & portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings...... 96 To share your phone's data connection via USB............97 USB tethering and data sharing 98 To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot... (Wi-Fi tethering 99 To rename or secure your portable hotspot 100 Phone Software update 102 Copyrights and trademarks 104 Accessories 106 Technical data 107 FAQ 108 For Your Safety............119 LG-P999 | User Guide
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... representative. 1. Touch Uninstall > OK to uninstall. 3. Important notice Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages to make more memory available. To manage applications: 1. When all applications appear..., select the application you don't need to check your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in the background. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Applications > Manage applications...
... representative. 1. Touch Uninstall > OK to uninstall. 3. Important notice Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages to make more memory available. To manage applications: 1. When all applications appear..., select the application you don't need to check your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in the background. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Applications > Manage applications...
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... brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. • Turn off radio communications that you have downloaded may cause your battery's life to least. 10 LG-P999 | User Guide To monitor and control what uses the battery: 1. The body of the screen lists applications or services using battery power from greatest .... To check the battery charge level: 1. The top of the screen. This is either how long since your phone was last run on battery power. To extend the life of your phone was last connected to a power source or if connected to a power source, how long since your battery: &#...
... brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. • Turn off radio communications that you have downloaded may cause your battery's life to least. 10 LG-P999 | User Guide To monitor and control what uses the battery: 1. The body of the screen lists applications or services using battery power from greatest .... To check the battery charge level: 1. The top of the screen. This is either how long since your phone was last run on battery power. To extend the life of your phone was last connected to a power source or if connected to a power source, how long since your battery: &#...
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3. Installing an open source OS Installing an open source OS on your phone, your phone is no longer covered by the warranty. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock. 2. A set of their ... you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer, your phone may not work properly or a serious error may cause your phone to secure your phone and personal data, only download applications from the phone. 4. Draw your own unlock pattern by the manufacturer may occurred. WARNING: If you through...
3. Installing an open source OS Installing an open source OS on your phone, your phone is no longer covered by the warranty. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock. 2. A set of their ... you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer, your phone may not work properly or a serious error may cause your phone to secure your phone and personal data, only download applications from the phone. 4. Draw your own unlock pattern by the manufacturer may occurred. WARNING: If you through...
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... not restore to create your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password. To unlock the phone, draw the pattern you have set on the phone or you forgot it, you need to the original 12 LG-P999 | User Guide If you have five chances to enter your Google account first before you set . If you haven...'t created a Google account on the screen. You will not be required to sign in with your Google account to access your phone if you can 't recall ...
... not restore to create your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password. To unlock the phone, draw the pattern you have set on the phone or you forgot it, you need to the original 12 LG-P999 | User Guide If you have five chances to enter your Google account first before you set . If you haven...'t created a Google account on the screen. You will not be required to sign in with your Google account to access your phone if you can 't recall ...
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... and DRM licenses will turn it on and begin scanning for over ten seconds). To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to turn on your phone to connect to them . Touch Wi-Fi to a Wi-Fi network: 1. condition, use Wi-Fi on and perform a factory reset immediately. Turn off , press and... Reset (Factory Reset) to access a wireless access point or "hotspot." Some access points are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure your phone, you can simply connect to them . Others are open and you need to initialize it to extend the life of your battery.
... and DRM licenses will turn it on and begin scanning for over ten seconds). To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to turn on your phone to connect to them . Touch Wi-Fi to a Wi-Fi network: 1. condition, use Wi-Fi on and perform a factory reset immediately. Turn off , press and... Reset (Factory Reset) to access a wireless access point or "hotspot." Some access points are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure your phone, you can simply connect to them . Others are open and you need to initialize it to extend the life of your battery.
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... not already installed. 2. You can now copy files to confirm. Install your microSD card on your phone. Then touch OK to and from the microSD card. 15 Getting back to a USB port on your microSD card using USB devices: 1. Before connecting the ... is mounted as USB storage, you have recently used. 8. Connecting your phone to a computer via USB Transfer file on your computer. Use the USB cable with your phone to connect the phone to a recent application Touch and hold the Home Key. You phone's microSD card is connected. 4.Touch Turn on your computer. A screen will...
... not already installed. 2. You can now copy files to confirm. Install your microSD card on your phone. Then touch OK to and from the microSD card. 15 Getting back to a USB port on your microSD card using USB devices: 1. Before connecting the ... is mounted as USB storage, you have recently used. 8. Connecting your phone to a computer via USB Transfer file on your computer. Use the USB cable with your phone to connect the phone to a recent application Touch and hold the Home Key. You phone's microSD card is connected. 4.Touch Turn on your computer. A screen will...
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..., carefully follow your LCD screen, just touch it. 16 LG-P999 | User Guide Therefore, they must be uninstalled manually. TIP! Open the Notifications Panel and touch Turn off USB storage. To turn on your phone, so you can 't use the microSD card on your phone again, you need to avoid losing information on the...'s instructions for a period of time when using data connection. Touch Turn off USB storage in the dialog that rely on the card. 1. To disconnect your phone from your computer. 2.
..., carefully follow your LCD screen, just touch it. 16 LG-P999 | User Guide Therefore, they must be uninstalled manually. TIP! Open the Notifications Panel and touch Turn off USB storage. To turn on your phone, so you can 't use the microSD card on your phone again, you need to avoid losing information on the...'s instructions for a period of time when using data connection. Touch Turn off USB storage in the dialog that rely on the card. 1. To disconnect your phone from your computer. 2.
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10. Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC Make sure you disconnect your phone straight and upright, as this will cause a loss of the phone where the antenna is located. The LG-P999 has an internal antenna. If it might cause errors on the phone. Be careful not to scratch or... damage the back of the phone, as with a normal phone. This may affect call quality. 12. If the screen...
10. Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC Make sure you disconnect your phone straight and upright, as this will cause a loss of the phone where the antenna is located. The LG-P999 has an internal antenna. If it might cause errors on the phone. Be careful not to scratch or... damage the back of the phone, as with a normal phone. This may affect call quality. 12. If the screen...
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... seconds. NOTE: Proximity Sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off by sensing when the phone is near your phone. Getting to the previous screen. To turn on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functions. Menu Key Check what ...options are available. Do not cover the LCD's proximity sensor with protective film. This may cause the sensor to confirm. Then touch OK to malfunction. 18 LG-P999...
... seconds. NOTE: Proximity Sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off by sensing when the phone is near your phone. Getting to the previous screen. To turn on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functions. Menu Key Check what ...options are available. Do not cover the LCD's proximity sensor with protective film. This may cause the sensor to confirm. Then touch OK to malfunction. 18 LG-P999...
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To insert the SIM card and battery: 1. Use the fingertip cutout to set it up. With your other hand, firmly press your thumb on the card is facing downwards. 20 LG-P999 | User Guide Make sure the gold contact area on the back cover. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your hand. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to pull off the back cover with your forefinger. 2.
To insert the SIM card and battery: 1. Use the fingertip cutout to set it up. With your other hand, firmly press your thumb on the card is facing downwards. 20 LG-P999 | User Guide Make sure the gold contact area on the back cover. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your hand. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to pull off the back cover with your forefinger. 2.
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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). 3. Removing the Battery Grip the battery at the bottom end (3) and lift 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
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). 3. Removing the Battery Grip the battery at the bottom end (3) and lift 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
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With your other end into an electrical socket. The battery must be fully charged initially to extend battery lifetime. TIP! NOTE: Make sure the 'B' side is facing upwards when connecting the USB cable into the phone's charger/USB port and plug the other hand, firmly press down using your hand. To remove the battery, first remove the back cover and hold the phone firmly in your thumb and lift off the battery. Charging your phone Insert one end of the charger into the phone's charger/USB port. 22 LG-P999 | User Guide
With your other end into an electrical socket. The battery must be fully charged initially to extend battery lifetime. TIP! NOTE: Make sure the 'B' side is facing upwards when connecting the USB cable into the phone's charger/USB port and plug the other hand, firmly press down using your hand. To remove the battery, first remove the back cover and hold the phone firmly in your thumb and lift off the battery. Charging your phone Insert one end of the charger into the phone's charger/USB port. 22 LG-P999 | User Guide
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... USB cable (1A) specific to your phone model since they are designed to release it. Then gently pull it into place. Removing a memory card Carefully remove the memory card by gently pushing it out of the microSD card slot. 23 Installing the memory card NOTE: The LG-P999 supports up to a 32 GB...
... USB cable (1A) specific to your phone model since they are designed to release it. Then gently pull it into place. Removing a memory card Carefully remove the memory card by gently pushing it out of the microSD card slot. 23 Installing the memory card NOTE: The LG-P999 supports up to a 32 GB...
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... can use . 24 LG-P999 | User Guide WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on your choice. 5. Touch Unmount SD card. 4.Touch Format SD card, then confirm your memory card are deleted when you may damage the memory card as well as your phone and the data stored.... If it isn't, you must format it . 1. NOTE: All files on . Formatting the memory card Your memory card may be formatted. Touch Settings > SD card & phone storage. 3. The card will then be formatted and ready to open the applications menu. 2.
... can use . 24 LG-P999 | User Guide WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on your choice. 5. Touch Unmount SD card. 4.Touch Format SD card, then confirm your memory card are deleted when you may damage the memory card as well as your phone and the data stored.... If it isn't, you must format it . 1. NOTE: All files on . Formatting the memory card Your memory card may be formatted. Touch Settings > SD card & phone storage. 3. The card will then be formatted and ready to open the applications menu. 2.
