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ENGLISH User Guide LG-P999 P/N : MFL67206101 (1.0) www.lg.com - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 2
Bluetooth QD ID B017679 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 3
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 the software of the phone or your service provider. • This handset is not recommended for the visually impaired because of its touch-screen - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 4
at 1-800-937-8997 from your landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. You will need the following information when activating service: • Service Agreement and agent code on your Agreement. • Your name, home address, home phone, and billing address. NOTE: For business - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 5
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 may differ from those you see on actual phone. • Designs and specifications of the phone and other accessories are subject to change - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 6
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 phone 26 Unlock the screen 27 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 7
77 The Web 78 Browser 78 Using options 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 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 8
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 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 9
Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Phone memory When available space on your phone memory is less than 2%, your phone cannot receive new messages. You - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 10
. This is either how long since your phone was last connected to a power source or if connected to a power source, how long since your phone was last run on battery power. The body of the screen lists applications or services using battery power from greatest amount to least. 10 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 11
from the phone. 4. Using an unlock pattern Set an unlock pattern to secure your phone. 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Location & security > Set up screen lock. 2. A set of screens guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. 3. Draw your own unlock pattern by - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 12
Forgot pattern? You will then be required to sign in with your Google account to unlock your phone. If you haven't created a Google account on the phone or you forgot it, 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 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 13
). The phone will turn on and perform a factory reset immediately. WARNING: If you perform a Hard Reset, all user battery. To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. 2. Touch Wi-Fi to turn - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 14
available Wi-Fi networks is displayed. Secured networks are indicated network administrator for details. 4.The Status Bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status. 7. the application you are using: 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings> Applications> Manage applications - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 15
. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > SD card & phone storage, then select the Mass storage only check box. 3. Use the USB cable with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a notification that the USB is connected. 4.Touch Turn on USB - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 16
Panel and touch Turn off USB storage. 3. Touch Turn off USB storage in the dialog that opens. 9. Unlock screen when using data connection Your display will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using data connection. To turn on your LCD screen, just touch it. 16 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 17
lower part of the phone where the antenna is located. This may affect call quality. 12. If the screen freezes If the phone does not respond to user input or the screen freezes: Remove the battery, insert it again and turn on the phone. If it still does not work, please contact customer service. 17 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 18
turns the backlight off and locks the touch keypad by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from activating unintentionally during calls. WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 19
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 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 20
'll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery: 1. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your hand. With your other hand, firmly press your thumb on the back cover. the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. 20 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 21
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 clicks into place (2). Removing the Battery Grip the battery at the bottom end (3) and lift it - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 22
charger into the phone's charger/USB port and plug the other end into an electrical socket. 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 the phone's charger/USB port. 22 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 23
(1A) and USB cable (1A) specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life. Using other chargers and USB cables will not guarantee full battery charge and normal charging time. Installing the memory card NOTE: The LG-P999 supports up to a 32 GB memory card. To insert - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 24
applications menu. 2. Touch Settings > SD card & phone storage. 3. Touch Unmount SD card. 4.Touch Format SD card, then confirm your choice. 5. If you set the pattern lock, input the pattern lock and select Erase everything. The card will then be formatted and ready to use. 24 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 25
there is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting, as all the files will have been deleted. When the phone is connected as USB storage, some menu items cannot be used at the same time, or may be grayed out. TIP! If your memory card - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 26
center of the icon. • Do not to press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm phone When you are not using your phone, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your phone. This helps to prevent accidental touching of the keys and saves battery power. 26 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 27
If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen you are viewing is replaced by the lock screen to conserve the battery. NOTE: If there are any programs running when you set the pattern, they may be still running in lock mode. It is recommended that you - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 28
icon in the applications list. NOTE: Preloaded applications may be different depending on your phone's software or your service provider. Adding applications to your Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding shortcuts, widgets, or folders to it. For more convenience when using your - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 29
icon . NOTE: You cannot delete the preloaded applications (Only their icons can be deleted from the screen). Getting back to a recently used application 1. Touch and hold the Home Key. The screen will display a pop up with icons of applications that you have used recently. 2. Touch an icon to open - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 30
. 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. Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you are likely to see in the Status Bar. 30 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 31
No SIM card installed No signal Indicates that your phone is connected to a HSPA+ network Indicates that your phone is connected to a 3G network Indicates that your phone is connected to a EDGE network Indicates that your phone is connected to a GPRS network Indicates your signal strength - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 32
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 LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 33
is active Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are active On-screen Keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 34
correcting algorithms and also includes a predictive text system. Toggles from 123/ABC Mode to SYM Mode Allows you to view Swype Tips and Help. 34 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 35
character. Touch and hold the Delete Key to erase an entire word. Swype Settings To configure Swype settings: 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key > Settings > Language & keyboard > Swype. 2. The following Swype settings are available: Preferences settings Preferences settings provide access - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 36
entering text in Swype. • Audio feedback: Turns sounds generated by the Swype application on and tip indicator: Turns on an on-screen flashing indicator that screen as you swipe across the screen. • Word choice window: Sets the amount of times the word choice selection window displays on the screen - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 37
Error Tolerance (accuracy) and touch OK. Help This menu provides help and a tutorial to guide you through the process. • Swype help: Displays the Swype User Manual. • Tutorial: Provides an on-screen tutorial. About The About section provides the current software version for the Swype application. 37 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 38
When you have finished inputting your name and username, touch Next. Your phone then communicates with Google servers and checks for username availability. 5. Enter and re-enter your password. Then follow the instructions and enter the required and optional information about the account. Wait while - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 39
After signing in, you can use Gmail, Google Calendar, and Android Market; download applications from Android Market; back up your settings to Google servers; and take advantage of other Google services on your phone. IMPORTANT! • Some applications, such as Calendar, only work with the first Google - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 40
. • If you want to use the backup feature to restore your settings to this phone from another phone that was running Android OS 2.2 Froyo or later, you must sign into your Google organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account. 40 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 41
2. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, touch the Clear icon . 3. Touch the Call icon , touch Dialpad. Calling your contacts 1. From the Home screen, touch and choose the Contacts tab. 2. Scroll through rejecting a call When your phone rings, drag the Accept icon to the right. Drag - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 42
down keys on the right side of the phone. Making a second call 1. During your initial connect the call. 4.Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be put on hold the End icon . Viewing your call logs On the Home screen, touch and choose the Call log tab. View a complete - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 43
can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding and other special features offered by your carrier. 1. On the Home screen, touch the numbers that can be called from your phone. You'll need your PIN2 code, which is available from your service provider. Only numbers within the fixed dial - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 44
duration - View the duration of all calls including all calls, dialed calls, received calls, and the last call. Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. 44 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 45
touch and choose the Contacts tab. 2. Touch the Menu Key > Search and enter the contact name using the keypad. Adding a new contact 1. On the Home screen, touch and enter the new contact's number. Then touch the Menu Key > Add to contacts > Create new contact. 2. If you want to add a picture to - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 46
remove a contact from your favorites list: 1. On the Home screen, touch . 2. Touch the Favorites tab and choose a contact entry to view its details. 3. Touch the gold star to the right of the contact's name. The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favorites. 46 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 47
Messaging/E-mail Messaging Your LG-P999 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications to send your message. The message screen opens, with your message after your name. Responses appear on the screen. As you view and send - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 48
. Opening your email and email accounts screen You can use the Email application to read email from services other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Email. 48 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 49
Inbox and each of your email accounts. 1. Open the Email application. If you're not on the email account screen, touch the Menu Key and touch Accounts. 2. The Combined Inbox is displayed. The account from which you send email by default is indicated with a checkmark. To open your Combined Inbox: If - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 50
color coded along their left sides, by account, using the same colors that are used for your accounts in the Accounts screen. Only your account's most recent emails are downloaded to your phone. To download more the file you want to share with your message. 6. Touch Send. 50 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 51
any pending messages, the Outbox is displayed on the Accounts screen. Please note that messages sent using an Exchange account will not be located on the phone; they will, however, be folders. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders. 51 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 52
: 1. From the Accounts screen, touch the Menu Key then touch Done. To change account settings: 1. Open the Accounts screen. 2. Touch and hold the account which you want to change settings. To delete an email account: 1. Open the Accounts screen. 2. Touch and hold the account you want to delete. - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 53
and view saved photos from within camera mode. Flash - Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a photo in a dark place. Brightness - options to give a clearer viewfinder screen. Just touch the center of the viewfinder once. To recall the options, touch the screen again. NOTE: You cannot enable - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 54
indicators in each corner turn green. Lift your finger from the Capture icon to take the picture. Notice: A shading issue where the center and sides of the image have a color difference may occur when you try to take a picture indoors due to the characteristics of the camera. 54 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 55
screen. Share Touch to share your photo as Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, and Picasa. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are uploaded and/or downloaded while roaming. TIP! If you have a social networking site account and set it up on your phone, you can - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 56
tone for your new photo. NOTE: • Options for Color effect vary depending on the camera mode. • Solarize and Beaty blur for Color effect are only supported in in the front-facing camera mode. • Blue, Emboss, Posterize, and Vivid for Color effect are - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 57
shutter sounds. Tag location - Activate to use your phone's locationbased services. Take pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you upload tagged pictures to a blog that supports geo-tagging, you can see the pictures displayed on a map. NOTE: This function is available when - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 58
be reset, such as color effect and ISO. Check these before you take your next photo. TIP! The settings menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change elements of the image color or quality, you will see a preview of the image change behind the settings menu. 58 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 59
Viewing your saved photos 1 You can access your saved photos from within the camera mode. Just touch and your gallery will appear on the screen. Touch the screen to view additional options for the image. Touch to see a slideshow of your pictures. Touch Menu and select the options you want. You can - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 60
Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings. Flash - Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a video in a dark place. Gallery - Touch to view the last video you lower the brightness of the video or towards "+" to increase it. 60 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 61
change to . 2. The video camera viewfinder will appear on the screen. 3. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video. 4. recording a video A still image representing your video will appear on the screen. Play Touch to play the video. Share Touch to share your - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 62
from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, and Cloudy. Color effect - Choose a color tone to use for your new video. NOTE: Depending to the camera mode, the supported color effect options are different between the front-facing camera and back-facing camera. 62 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 63
Voice - Choose Mute to record a video without sound. Auto review - If you set to On, the video you have just recorded is automatically displayed. Storage - Choose whether to save your video to the phone memory or to the external memory. Reset all the video camera settings. Touch whenever you want - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 64
In the viewfinder, touch . 2. Your Gallery will appear on the screen. 3. Touch a video once to start to playing it automatically. Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the volume keys on the right side of the phone. 64 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 65
your external memory card. The advantage of using a memory card is that you can free up space on your phone memory. Touch the Applications tab and select Gallery. To change how the contents of an album are displayed You can view the images and videos in your albums in a chronological grid or in - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 66
devices (DMS) 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Settings. 2. Touch Wireless & networks and SmartShare settings 3. Touch the SmartShare checkbox to turn the function on. 4.You can change home network using Wi-Fi connection to use this application. 66 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 67
supports the DMP feature. Music Your LG-P999 has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, touch the Applications tab and then Music. Playing a song 1. On the Home screen on the right side of the phone. Touch and hold any song in the list, then choose from - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 68
Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > SD card & phone storage > Mass storage only. A checkmark indicates the function is activated. 3. Touch Turn on USB storage > OK.. 4.You can view the mass storage contents on your PC and transfer files to and from the PC. 68 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 69
NOTE: • If you installed the LG Android Platform Driver, you will see the 'Turn on USB storage' screen immediately. • If you want to synchronize your phone with your PC using the LG PC Suite after using the USB mass storage function, from the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > SD - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 70
display the subtitle automatically when playing the video file. • When downloading with normal mobile phones. • Sending pictures: Open the Gallery application and select a picture. Then touch Menu > Share > Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is off, touch Bluetooth to turn LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 71
the list. • Connecting to FTP (Only the FTP server is supported on this handset): Touch the Applications tab > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Then select the Discoverable check box and search for other devices. Find the service you want and connect to the FTP server. TIP! The - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 72
with your LG-P999. Google Maps™ Check your current location and traffic and receive directions to your destination. Your phone must be connected Privacy & Notices, and About). Market™ Android Market lets you download useful applications and games. If you install applications and games from - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 73
Gmail™ Gmail can be configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail is automatically synchronized on your phone with your Google account on the web. The inbox conversations list is your default Gmail view. Touch the Menu Key > Refresh to send or receive - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 74
display suggestions for Google web searches below the Google search box as you type. Use My Location - Touch to include your location when using Google search and other Google services location when providing these services. Search history - Phone > Searchable items - Opens a screen where you can - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 75
YouTube™ The YouTube application allows you to watch or upload videos. NOTE: You can access YouTube with your Google account but you need a YouTube account for some services, such as video uploading. 75 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 76
1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab alarm. 4.Touch Done to turn on the alarm. NOTE: To change the alarm settings on the alarm list screen, touch the Menu Key and Side button behavior. Using your calculator 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Calculator. 2. Touch - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 77
Adding an event to your calendar 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Calendar. NOTE: You must first create a Google account to use Calendar. 2. To view an event, touch the date. Touch - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 78
and much more, right on your mobile phone; wherever you are and whatever you're into. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your on page: Allows you to find letters or words on the current web page. 78 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 79
• Select text: Allows you to copy any text from the web page. • Page info: Displays the web page information. • Share page: Allows you to share the web page with others. • Downloads: Displays your download history. • Settings: Allows you to change the web browser settings. NOTE: To return the - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 80
the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and touch Settings. Wireless & networks This menu allows you to manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You can also set Mobile networks and Airplane mode. Airplane mode - All wireless connections will be disabled if Airplane mode is enabled. Wi-Fi - Touch to turn on - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 81
the settings for USB tethering and Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. VPN settings - Displays the list of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that you've previously configured. Allows you to add different types of VPNs. Mobile networks - Set options for Data roaming, Network mode and operators, and Access - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 82
and disable call forwarding and enter the phone number you wish to forward calls to. Additional settings - Allows you to configure Caller ID and Call Waiting. Call duration - Allows you to view the duration for your last call, all calls, dialed calls, and received calls. 82 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 83
their own applications). Vibrate - Allows you to set your phone to vibrate when you receive an incoming call. Volume - Allows both volumes separately. < Incoming calls > Phone ringtone - Allows you to set your default tones - Allows you to set the phone to play tones when using the keypad to dial - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 84
turn the phone sideways or upright. Animation - Allows you to set animated transitions when navigating from screen to screen. Screen timeout - Allows you to adjust the delay time before the screen automatically turns off. For the best battery performance, use the shortest convenient timeout. 84 LG - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 85
-Fi and mobile networks. Use GPS satellites - If you select Use GPS satellites, your phone will be determine your location to street-level accuracy. < Screen unlock> Set up screen lock - Allows you to set an unlock pattern to secure your phone. Choosing Pattern opens a set of screens that guide you - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 86
Credential storage > Use secure credentials - Select to allow applications to access your phone's encrypted store of secure certificates, related passwords and other credentials. You use credential certificates and related credentials and erases the secure storage password. 86 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 87
your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Android Market. Manage applications - Manage and remove installed applications. Running services - Allows you to view and control currently running services and applications. This option displays what processes - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 88
DRM license. Resetting the phone does not erase any system software updates you have downloaded or any files on your microSD card, such as music or photos. If you reset the phone in this way, you are prompted to reenter the same information as when you first started Android. 88 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 89
available space on your internal memory. Touch Unmount Phone memory to safely remove the internal phone memory. If you want to delete all data from your internal phone memory and format it, the phone memory must be unmounted first. < Internal phone storage > Displays the available space for internal - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 90
for the text on your phone and for configuring the on-screen keyboard, including words that you Android voice input feature. • Language - Opens a screen where you can set the language you use when speaking. When checked, Google voice recognition replaces those words in transcriptions with a place - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 91
Always use my settings - Check to use the settings on this screen in place of speech synthesizer settings available in other applications. • If your phone does not have speech synthesizer data installed, this connects to Android Market and guides you through the process of downloading and installing - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 92
, you can see the image and video file through the TV/PC when the video player/image viewer is visible on your phone screen. NOTE: It may take time to play media files depending on the device connected to your phone. Files may not be played properly when using a cable 92 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 93
& time Use Date & time settings to set your references for how dates are displayed. You can also use these settings to set your own time and time zone rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network. About phone View legal information and check phone status and software version. 93 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 94
without extra charges. Turn on Wi-Fi From the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Wireless & networks. Then touch Wi-Fi to turn it on. A phone changes to sleep mode, even when connected to Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi connection will be disabled automatically (in which case, if your phone has - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 95
• The LG-P999 supports WEP, WPA/WPA2PSK and 802.1x EAP security. If your Wi-Fi service provider or network obtain the key from your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator. Sharing your phone's mobile data connection You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 96
3. Choose the options that you want to use. USB tethering - Allows you to share your phone's mobile network data connection with your computer via a USB connection Portable Wi-Fi hotspot - Check to share your phone's mobile network data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. 96 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 97
" on to your PC first. The LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/mobilephones b Click Mobile Support b Select the Carrier(T-Mobile) b Select the Model (LG-P999) b Click USB Cable Driver to download. To share your phone's data connection via USB If your computer - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 98
site: http://www.lg.com/us/ mobile-phones b Click Mobile Support b Select the Carrier(T-Mobile) b Select the Model (LGP999) b Click USB Cable Driver to download. 1. Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect your phone to your computer. 2. On the Home screen, touch the Applications - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 99
-Fi network. To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot (Wi-Fi tethering) 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and Wi-Fi hotspot to turn on the function. A checkmark indicates that the function is active. • After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi- - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 100
can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network. 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and a password, you will need to enter that password when you connect to the phone's hotspot with a computer or other device. You can also touch Open in the - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 101
ATTENTION! If you set the security option as Open, you cannot prevent unauthorized usage of online services by other people and additional charges can be incurred. To avoid unauthorized use, you are advised to keep the security option. 6. Touch Save. 101 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 102
, please make sure to check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone. NOTE: LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selective models at - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 103
. This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device. First, you can check the software version on your mobile phone: Touch the Applications tab > Settings > About phone > Software update > Software update check. You can also arrange the - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 104
of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. • Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 104 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 105
. • DivX Mobile • ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created software tools to convert your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 106
LGP999. (Items described below may be optional.) Charger USB cable Connect your LGP999 and PC. Battery User Guide Learn more about your LG-P999. Stereo headset NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 107
Talk Time Talk time: Approx. 7 Hours Standby: Approx. 15 days Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, frequency of calls - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 108
FAQ Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. Category Sub-Category BT Bluetooth Devices BT Bluetooth Headset Data Contacts Backup Question What are the - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 109
GoogleTM Service Gmail Log-In Google Service Google Account Phone Function YouTubeTM Phone Function Email Phone Function Ringtone log in Gmail again. No, email filtering is not supported via the phone. Yes, YouTube videos are supported but may have to be viewed through the YouTube application - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 110
Phone Function Message Time My phone does not display the time of receipt for messages older than 24 hrs. How can I change this? Phone Function microSD Card What is the maximum supported size for a memory card? Phone (Company Email Server) contacts can be synchronized. 110 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 111
to save with Wait and Pause: 1. From the Home screen, press the Phone icon . 2. Dial the number, then press the Menu Key . 3. Touch Add 2-sec pause or Add wait. You are able to set the phone to require the entry of an Unlock Pattern before the phone can be accessed or used. After attempting the - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 112
entering the Unlock Pattern, you will not be able to access your phone. Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset. How to perform a factory reset: 1. Turn the power - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 113
Sub-Category Phone Function Unlock Pattern Phone Function Memory Phone Function Memory Question How do I create the Unlock Pattern? Is it possible to save a picture to the internal memory after taking a picture? Will I know when my memory is full? Answer 1. From the Home screen, press the - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 114
from your phone, you must obtain the details from your company's network administrator. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key . 2. Touch Settings > Display. 3. Under Display settings, touch Screen timeout. 4. Touch the preferred screen backlight timeout time. 114 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 115
-Category Phone Function Tactile feedback Phone Function Wi-Fi & 3G Phone Function Home screen Question I've turned off haptic feedback on my phone. However, when I dial a number, the phone still vibrates. How do I turn this off? When Wi-Fi and 3G are both available, which service will my phone use - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 116
alarm. 1. Touch and hold a song in a library list. In the menu that opens, touch Use as phone ringtone. 2. In an alarm clock setting screen, select the song as a ringtone. Will my alarm be audible or will it go off if the phone is turned off? No, this is not supported. 116 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 117
. 15 days Which wireless bands are supported by the phone? Your phone is able to operate on the 800Mhz and 1900MHz bands. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key . 2. Touch Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset. 3. Read the warning and touch Reset phone. How do I perform 4. Touch Erase - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 118
can I perform a factory reset if I can't access the phone's setting menu? Answer How to perform a factory reset: 1. Turn the power off. 2. Press and hold the following keys at the same time for 15 seconds: Home Key + Power Key + Down Volume Key. 3. When the LG logo is displayed, release the keys - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 119
information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. • Replace the battery only with another battery that has been - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 120
usage by children should be supervised. • Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. • Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. • For - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 121
manual of proper installation and removal of the battery. • Please read the manual phone. Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion. Always cover the receptacle when not in use. • Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery life. Battery - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 122
phone in temperature less than -4 °F or greater than 122 °F. • Charging temperature range is between 32 °F and 113 °F. Do not charge the battery out of recommended temperature range. Charging out of recommended range might cause the generating heat or serious damage of battery the battery for the - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 123
batteries according to the manual with care. • If liquid from the battery rubs against skin or clothing, wash with fresh water. It may cause the skin inflammation. Remove and do not use the battery. Be careful that children do not swallow any parts (such as earphone, connection parts of the phone - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 124
to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause interference to the phone. • Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. 124 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 125
due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ringtones, text messages, voice . • When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration so you don't disturb others. • Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 126
to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 127
with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy Contact During Operation This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 128
(or modifications to the antenna) could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations. Don't use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. 128 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 129
at large ... believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association between exposure to radiofrequency (RF) from cell phones and adverse health outcomes. Still the scientific community does recommend conducting additional research to address gaps in knowledge. That research is - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 130
gov (under "C" in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research). You can also contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888) INFO-FDA. evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or 130 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 131
that the SAR of handheld wireless phones not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram the actual SAR value of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the phone to the body while in use, and the use of hands-free devices. Before a phone for this model phone when tested for use at the ear - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 132
with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/ after with distance. The FDA/FCC website states that "hands-free kits can be used 132 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 133
with an antenna on the outside of the vehicle. You should also read and follow your wireless phone manufacturer's instructions for the safe operation of your phone. Do wireless phones pose any special risks to children? The FDA/FCC website states that "the scientific evidence does not show a danger - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 134
http://www. dh.gov.uk (search "mobile"), or you can write to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom. Copies of the UK's annual reports on mobile phones and RF are available online at www. .fda.gov (Under "C" in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research.) 134 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 135
Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Telephone: (888) 225-5322 http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones http://www.iegmp.org.uk Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 136
Floor Washington, D.C. 20036 Telephone: (202) 293-8020 http://www.ansi.org National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814-3095 Telephone: (301) 657-2652 http://www.ncrponline.org Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 137
Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and , and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed 137 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 138
and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. 138 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 139
the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference; • Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 140
obtaining this information. Health Care Facilities Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Aircraft - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 141
Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a "blasting area" or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio". Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 142
Devices and Radiological The U.S. Food anHd Derauglth Consumer Update on Mobile be Administration's PCehntoernfoersD:evices ot s and Radiological such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 143
Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data does - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 144
rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not 144 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 145
discussed in this document. 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term "wireless phone" refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called "cell", "mobile", or "PCS" phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 146
characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we do not know with certainty what association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 147
three years. 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 148
doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and Research And Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 149
research developments around the world. 7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone? All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures. The - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 150
Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and exposure from wireless phones and other wireless in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 151
time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 152
teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and from using wireless phones at all. For phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone phone interference with medical equipment? Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 153
phone EMI. The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a "compatible" phone and The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 154
on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please observe free operation, if available; • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the law require it. 154 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 155
and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 156
a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 157
device is relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered above example, if a hearing aid meets the M2 level rating and the wireless phone meets the M3 level rating, the sum of the two values equal M5. - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 158
during a call. See page 118 for instructions to disable these components. For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility http://www.accesswireless. hearing aid compatibility with respect to the Wi-Fi capability. 158 LG-P999 | User Guide - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 159
as determined by the unit's manufacture date code. (2) The limited warranty extends only to (4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at the time of shipment and, therefore workmanship. (4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by consumer of - LG LGP999DW | Owners Manual - English - Page 160
replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty. LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent reconditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software
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LG-P999
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