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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. LG and the LG logo are trademarks of Google, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. • Google™, Google...; are registered trademarks of its related entities. All rights reserved. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on your service provider. • This handset is not recommended for the visually impaired because of...
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. LG and the LG logo are trademarks of Google, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. • Google™, Google...; are registered trademarks of its related entities. All rights reserved. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on your service provider. • This handset is not recommended for the visually impaired because of...
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...driver's license number, and date of birth for the latest plan information). • SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on your landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer... Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your Agreement. • Your name, home address, home phone, and billing address. NOTE: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of your Service Agreement. You will need the following ...
...driver's license number, and date of birth for the latest plan information). • SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on your landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer... Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your Agreement. • Your name, home address, home phone, and billing address. NOTE: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of your Service Agreement. You will need the following ...
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About this user manual Please read this user manual may differ from those you use your phone and keep it handy for future reference. Should phone fail to operate correctly, refer to FAQ. • Some features and service may vary by area, phone, carrier, plan and version of phone software. • Screen displays and illustrations on this user manual carefully before you see on actual phone. • Designs and specifications of the phone and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.
About this user manual Please read this user manual may differ from those you use your phone and keep it handy for future reference. Should phone fail to operate correctly, refer to FAQ. • Some features and service may vary by area, phone, carrier, plan and version of phone software. • Screen displays and illustrations on this user manual carefully before you see on actual phone. • Designs and specifications of the phone and other accessories are subject 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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... applications: 1. Optimizing battery life You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. You can extend your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages to make more memory available. Important notice Please check to see if any...problems you have encountered with your phone cannot receive new messages. Touch Uninstall > OK to uninstall the application. 2. Phone memory When available space on your phone memory is less than 2%, your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in the background. On the ...
... applications: 1. Optimizing battery life You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. You can extend your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or messages to make more memory available. Important notice Please check to see if any...problems you have encountered with your phone cannot receive new messages. Touch Uninstall > OK to uninstall the application. 2. Phone memory When available space on your phone memory is less than 2%, your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in the background. On the ...
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...of fully charged) are displayed at the top of the screen displays battery usage time. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > About phone > Status. 2. To check the battery charge level: 1. To extend the life of your battery: • Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, ... power from greatest amount to a power source, how long since your phone was last run on battery power. This is either how long since your phone was last connected to a power source or if connected to least. 10 LG-P999 | User Guide The top of the screen. If you aren't using...
...of fully charged) are displayed at the top of the screen displays battery usage time. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > About phone > Status. 2. To check the battery charge level: 1. To extend the life of your battery: • Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, ... power from greatest amount to a power source, how long since your phone was last run on battery power. This is either how long since your phone was last connected to a power source or if connected to least. 10 LG-P999 | User Guide The top of the screen. If you aren't using...
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...their data and settings from trusted sources, such as Android Market. WARNING: To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from the phone. 4. If some applications are not properly installed on your phone and not using the OS provided by the manufacturer may occurred. WARNING: If you through drawing... you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer, your phone is no longer covered by connecting four or more dots. 11 You will need to secure your phone. 1. Draw your own unlock pattern by the warranty. 3. Installing an open source...
...their data and settings from trusted sources, such as Android Market. WARNING: To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from the phone. 4. If some applications are not properly installed on your phone and not using the OS provided by the manufacturer may occurred. WARNING: If you through drawing... you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer, your phone is no longer covered by connecting four or more dots. 11 You will need to secure your phone. 1. Draw your own unlock pattern by the warranty. 3. Installing an open source...
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... before you use correct pattern five times, touch Forgot pattern? You will not be required to sign in with your Google account to enter your phone does not restore to use an incorrect pattern five times. If you have used all five chances, you can 't recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or... on to your phone if you set . You will then be able to access your Google account on the phone or you forgot it, you can try again after 30 seconds. To unlock the phone, draw the pattern you haven't created a Google account on the phone and failed to the original 12 LG-P999 | User Guide...
... before you use correct pattern five times, touch Forgot pattern? You will not be required to sign in with your Google account to enter your phone does not restore to use an incorrect pattern five times. If you have used all five chances, you can 't recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or... on to your phone if you set . You will then be able to access your Google account on the phone or you forgot it, you can try again after 30 seconds. To unlock the phone, draw the pattern you haven't created a Google account on the phone and failed to the original 12 LG-P999 | User Guide...
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...networks To use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it on and begin scanning for over ten seconds). condition, use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or "hotspot." Some access points are hidden or implement other security features, so you can simply ...connect to them . On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. 2. When the phone is turned off Wi-Fi when you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will turn Wi-Fi on and connect...
...networks To use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it on and begin scanning for over ten seconds). condition, use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or "hotspot." Some access points are hidden or implement other security features, so you can simply ...connect to them . On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. 2. When the phone is turned off Wi-Fi when you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will turn Wi-Fi on and connect...
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...sure that the USB is connected. 4.Touch Turn on your computer. Use the USB cable with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your microSD card using USB devices: 1. When the phone is enabled on USB storage. Then touch OK to and from the microSD card. 15 TIP! ...You can now copy files to confirm. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > SD card & phone storage, then select the Mass storage only check box. 3. A screen will receive a notification that Mass storage only mode is connected as a drive on your...
...sure that the USB is connected. 4.Touch Turn on your computer. Use the USB cable with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your microSD card using USB devices: 1. When the phone is enabled on USB storage. Then touch OK to and from the microSD card. 15 TIP! ...You can now copy files to confirm. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > SD card & phone storage, then select the Mass storage only check box. 3. A screen will receive a notification that Mass storage only mode is connected as a drive on your...
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... card, such as Camera, Gallery and Music. NOTE: USB and Bluetooth drivers are not automatically removed. To use the microSD card on your phone again, you can't use applications that opens. 9. Unlock screen when using data connection Your display will go dark if untouched for correctly disconnecting... Panel and touch Turn off USB storage in the dialog that rely on your LCD screen, just touch it. 16 LG-P999 | User Guide To disconnect your phone from your phone, so you need to avoid losing information on your computer. 2. TIP! Open the Notifications Panel and touch Turn off...
... card, such as Camera, Gallery and Music. NOTE: USB and Bluetooth drivers are not automatically removed. To use the microSD card on your phone again, you can't use applications that opens. 9. Unlock screen when using data connection Your display will go dark if untouched for correctly disconnecting... Panel and touch Turn off USB storage in the dialog that rely on your LCD screen, just touch it. 16 LG-P999 | User Guide To disconnect your phone from your phone, so you need to avoid losing information on your computer. 2. TIP! Open the Notifications Panel and touch Turn off...
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...it still does not work, please contact customer service. 17 Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this will cause a loss of the phone where the antenna is located. While making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, try to user input or the screen ...Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC Make sure you disconnect your phone straight and upright, as with a normal phone. This may affect call quality. 12. If the screen freezes If the phone does not respond to avoid holding the lower part of performance. The LG-P999 has an internal antenna....
...it still does not work, please contact customer service. 17 Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this will cause a loss of the phone where the antenna is located. While making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, try to user input or the screen ...Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC Make sure you disconnect your phone straight and upright, as with a normal phone. This may affect call quality. 12. If the screen freezes If the phone does not respond to avoid holding the lower part of performance. The LG-P999 has an internal antenna....
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...are available. Back Key Return to the Home screen from activating unintentionally during calls. Getting to know your phone. Search Key Search the web and contents in your phone To turn off and locks the touch keypad by pressing and holding this key. NOTE: Proximity Sensor When...proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off the phone, press the Power/Lock Key for three seconds. 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 | User Guide Switch your ear. This ...
...are available. Back Key Return to the Home screen from activating unintentionally during calls. Getting to know your phone. Search Key Search the web and contents in your phone To turn off and locks the touch keypad by pressing and holding this key. NOTE: Proximity Sensor When...proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off the phone, press the Power/Lock Key for three seconds. 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 | User Guide Switch your ear. This ...
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To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your hand. With your other hand, firmly press your thumb on the card is facing downwards. 20 LG-P999 | User Guide Use the fingertip cutout to set it up. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the back cover. To insert the SIM card and battery: 1. 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 remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your hand. With your other hand, firmly press your thumb on the card is facing downwards. 20 LG-P999 | User Guide Use the fingertip cutout to set it up. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the back cover. To insert the SIM card and battery: 1. 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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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 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 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). 4.Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until 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 up and out of the battery compartment (4). 21 3.
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Charging your phone Insert one end of the charger into the phone's charger/USB port and plug the other hand, firmly press down using your thumb and lift off the battery. 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. With your hand. To remove the battery, first remove the back cover and hold the phone firmly in your other end into the phone's charger/USB port. 22 LG-P999 | User Guide TIP!
Charging your phone Insert one end of the charger into the phone's charger/USB port and plug the other hand, firmly press down using your thumb and lift off the battery. 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. With your hand. To remove the battery, first remove the back cover and hold the phone firmly in your other end into the phone's charger/USB port. 22 LG-P999 | User Guide TIP!
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... 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 a 32 GB memory card. Installing the memory card NOTE: The LG-P999 supports up to maximize battery life. Then gently pull it . Removing... area on the card is facing downwards. To insert a memory card: Slide the memory card into the microSD card slot until it clicks into the phone to release it out of the microSD card slot. 23
... 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 a 32 GB memory card. Installing the memory card NOTE: The LG-P999 supports up to maximize battery life. Then gently pull it . Removing... area on the card is facing downwards. To insert a memory card: Slide the memory card into the microSD card slot until it clicks into the phone to release it out of the microSD card slot. 23
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Touch Settings > SD card & phone storage. 3. The card will then be formatted and ready to open the applications menu. 2. If it isn't, you must format it before you can use . 24 LG-P999 | User Guide NOTE: All files on the memory card may be formatted. If you format it . Otherwise, you may ...already be corrupted. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab to use it . 1. WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on. ...
Touch Settings > SD card & phone storage. 3. The card will then be formatted and ready to open the applications menu. 2. If it isn't, you must format it before you can use . 24 LG-P999 | User Guide NOTE: All files on the memory card may be formatted. If you format it . Otherwise, you may ...already be corrupted. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab to use it . 1. WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on. ...