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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 Google, Inc. 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 Google, Inc. 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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...for the latest plan information). • SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on your Agreement. • Your name, home address, home phone, and billing address. You will assist you. SERVICE ACTIVATION If 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 landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will need the following information when activating service: • Service Agreement and agent code on the box bar code...
...for the latest plan information). • SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on your Agreement. • Your name, home address, home phone, and billing address. You will assist you. SERVICE ACTIVATION If 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 landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will need the following information when activating service: • Service Agreement and agent code on the box bar code...
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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 this user manual carefully before you see 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 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 this user manual carefully before you see 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 use your phone and keep it handy for future reference.
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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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...phone 93 Wi-Fi 94 Turn on Wi-Fi 94 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 ...
...phone 93 Wi-Fi 94 Turn on Wi-Fi 94 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 ...
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... calling a service representative. 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.... 2. You can extend your phone cannot receive new messages. Phone memory When available space on your phone memory is less than 2%, your battery's life between charges by turning off features that you want to...
... calling a service representative. 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.... 2. You can extend your phone cannot receive new messages. Phone memory When available space on your phone memory is less than 2%, your battery's life between charges by turning off features that you want to...
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...battery 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 To monitor and control what uses the battery: ...1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > About phone > Status. 2. The top of the screen....
...battery 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 To monitor and control what uses the battery: ...1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > About phone > Status. 2. The top of the screen....
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...applications and all of screens guide you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer, your phone is no longer covered by the warranty. A set of their data and settings from trusted sources, such as Android Market. Draw your... phone may not work properly or a serious error may cause your phone to secure your phone. 1. WARNING: To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from the phone. 4. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > ...
...applications and all of screens guide you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer, your phone is no longer covered by the warranty. A set of their data and settings from trusted sources, such as Android Market. Draw your... phone may not work properly or a serious error may cause your phone to secure your phone. 1. WARNING: To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from the phone. 4. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > ...
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Caution: You need to perform a factory reset. 5. Using hard reset If your phone does not restore to the original 12 LG-P999 | User Guide You will not be required to sign in with your Google account to unlock your phone. You have used all five chances, you can 't recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or... Password: If you have set on the phone or you forgot it, you...
Caution: You need to perform a factory reset. 5. Using hard reset If your phone does not restore to the original 12 LG-P999 | User Guide You will not be required to sign in with your Google account to unlock your phone. You have used all five chances, you can 't recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or... Password: If you have set on the phone or you forgot it, you...
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... it on and connect to initialize it. 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 can simply connect to them . To turn Wi-Fi on and begin scanning for over ten seconds). Turn...." Some access points are hidden or implement other security features, so you need to extend the life of your phone to connect to them . Touch Wi-Fi to turn on your phone, you must configure your battery. condition, use Wi-Fi on and perform a factory reset immediately. Please remember to...
... it on and connect to initialize it. 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 can simply connect to them . To turn Wi-Fi on and begin scanning for over ten seconds). Turn...." Some access points are hidden or implement other security features, so you need to extend the life of your phone to connect to them . Touch Wi-Fi to turn on your phone, you must configure your battery. condition, use Wi-Fi on and perform a factory reset immediately. Please remember to...
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...mode is connected as a drive on your microSD card using USB devices: 1. Use the USB cable with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your phone. When the phone is enabled on your microSD card on USB storage. Install your computer. You will receive a notification. On the...not already installed. 2. Getting back to confirm. Before connecting the USB cable, make sure that the USB is connected. 4.Touch Turn on your phone if it is mounted as USB storage, you have recently used. 8. Connecting your computer. You can now copy files to a computer via USB...
...mode is connected as a drive on your microSD card using USB devices: 1. Use the USB cable with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your phone. When the phone is enabled on your microSD card on USB storage. Install your computer. You will receive a notification. On the...not already installed. 2. Getting back to confirm. Before connecting the USB cable, make sure that the USB is connected. 4.Touch Turn on your phone if it is mounted as USB storage, you have recently used. 8. Connecting your computer. You can now copy files to a computer via USB...
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...and Music. To use applications that opens. 9. Unlock screen when using data connection. To turn on your LCD screen, just touch it. 16 LG-P999 | User Guide NOTE: USB and Bluetooth drivers are not automatically removed. Therefore, they must be uninstalled manually. When the USB is connected, ... of time when using data connection Your display will go dark if untouched for correctly disconnecting USB devices to avoid losing information on your phone, so you need to open the Notifications Panel and touch Turn off USB storage. 3. Open the Notifications Panel and touch Turn off USB...
...and Music. To use applications that opens. 9. Unlock screen when using data connection. To turn on your LCD screen, just touch it. 16 LG-P999 | User Guide NOTE: USB and Bluetooth drivers are not automatically removed. Therefore, they must be uninstalled manually. When the USB is connected, ... of time when using data connection Your display will go dark if untouched for correctly disconnecting USB devices to avoid losing information on your phone, so you need to open the Notifications Panel and touch Turn off USB storage. 3. Open the Notifications Panel and touch Turn off USB...
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...phone, as with a normal phone. 10. Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC Make sure you disconnect your phone from the PC as it might cause errors on the phone.... Be careful not to avoid holding the lower part of performance. If it again and turn on your PC. 11. Hold your phone upright Please hold your phone... straight and upright, as this will cause a loss of the phone... where the antenna is located. This may affect call quality. 12. If the screen freezes If the phone...
...phone, as with a normal phone. 10. Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC Make sure you disconnect your phone from the PC as it might cause errors on the phone.... Be careful not to avoid holding the lower part of performance. If it again and turn on your PC. 11. Hold your phone upright Please hold your phone... straight and upright, as this will cause a loss of the phone... where the antenna is located. This may affect call quality. 12. If the screen freezes If the phone...
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...Return to the Home screen from activating unintentionally during calls. Menu Key Check what options are available. Back Key Return to malfunction. 18 LG-P999 | User Guide NOTE: Proximity Sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the ...This extends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from any screen. Switch your phone. It also locks and unlocks the screen. WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for three seconds and touch Power off ...
...Return to the Home screen from activating unintentionally during calls. Menu Key Check what options are available. Back Key Return to malfunction. 18 LG-P999 | User Guide NOTE: Proximity Sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the ...This extends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from any screen. Switch your phone. It also locks and unlocks the screen. WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on the phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for three seconds and touch Power off ...
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To insert the SIM card and battery: 1. Use the fingertip cutout to set it up. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your forefinger. 2. Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your thumb on the card is facing downwards. 20 LG-P999 | User Guide 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. Use the fingertip cutout to set it up. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your forefinger. 2. Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your thumb on the card is facing downwards. 20 LG-P999 | User Guide 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.
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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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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. 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 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 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. 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 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!
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To insert a memory card: Slide the memory card into the microSD card slot until it clicks into the phone to release it. Then gently pull it into place. Using other chargers and USB cables will not guarantee full battery charge and normal charging time. ... card by gently pushing it out of the microSD card slot. 23 Installing the memory card NOTE: The LG-P999 supports up to maximize battery life. 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.
To insert a memory card: Slide the memory card into the microSD card slot until it clicks into the phone to release it. Then gently pull it into place. Using other chargers and USB cables will not guarantee full battery charge and normal charging time. ... card by gently pushing it out of the microSD card slot. 23 Installing the memory card NOTE: The LG-P999 supports up to maximize battery life. 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.
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... tab to use it . 1. If you may damage the memory card as well as your phone and the data stored on the memory card may already be formatted and ready to open the applications menu.... 2. Touch Settings > SD card & phone storage. 3. The card will then be formatted. NOTE: All files on . Touch Unmount SD card. 4.Touch...it isn't, you must format it before you can use . 24 LG-P999 | User Guide WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on your memory card are deleted when you format it . ...
... tab to use it . 1. If you may damage the memory card as well as your phone and the data stored on the memory card may already be formatted and ready to open the applications menu.... 2. Touch Settings > SD card & phone storage. 3. The card will then be formatted. NOTE: All files on . Touch Unmount SD card. 4.Touch...it isn't, you must format it before you can use . 24 LG-P999 | User Guide WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on your memory card are deleted when you format it . ...