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ENGLISH User Guide LG-P509 P/N : MFL67008601 (1.0) H www.lg.com - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 2
Bluetooth QD ID B016768 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 3
purchase of the advanced and compact LG-P509 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 the software of the phone or your service provider. • This handset is not recommended - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 4
• Register for my.t-mobile.com to check your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your phone, and change your rate plan. • Review the User Manual and troubleshooting FAQs. • View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the Support Forums or ask a question of your own. You can also access Help information - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 5
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 assist you. You will need the following information when activating service: • Service Agreement and agent code on your - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 6
Contents OVERVIEW 4 SERVICE ACTIVATION. 5 Important notice............9 Understanding Your Phone 20 Front View 20 Rear View 23 Installing the SIM card and battery 24 Charging your Phone........ 27 Charging with USB 29 Turning the Phone On and Off 30 Installing the memory card 30 Formatting - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 7
Networking 90 Adding your account to your phone 91 Viewing and updating your status 91 Removing accounts on your phone 92 Camera 93 Getting to know the viewfinder 93 Using the focus mode...... 94 Taking a quick photo ........ 95 Once you've taken the photo 95 Using the advanced settings - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 8
hotspot settings.... 130 To share your phone's data connection via USB...........131 USB tethering and data sharing 131 To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot 133 To rename or secure your portable Wi-Fi hotspot....134 DivX Mobile 136 Technical data 137 Accessories 138 - LG P509 | 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 10%, your phone cannot receive a new message. You - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 10
be reduced. To check the battery charge level 1. From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon g Settings g About phone g Status. 2. The battery status (charging or discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are displayed at the top of the screen. 10 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 11
Settings g About phone g Battery use. 2. The top of the screen displays battery usage time. Either how long since last connected to a power source or, if connected to a power source, how long you were last running on battery power. The body of the screen lists applications or services using battery - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 12
, such as Android Market™. If some applications are not properly installed on your phone, your phone may not work normally or a serious error can be occurred. You will need to uninstall those applications and all of its data and settings from the phone. 4. Using Unlock pattern Set unlock pattern to - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 13
a new unlock pattern. If you haven't created a Google account on the phone or you forgot it, you need to perform a Hard Reset. Caution: If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a Hard Reset - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 14
Important notice WARNING: If you perform Hard Reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing Hard Reset. 6. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point, or "hotspot." - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 15
memory card when the phone is on. Otherwise, it may damage the memory card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the memory card may be corrupted. To remove the memory card safely, please touch the Application Launcher icon g Settings g SD card & phone storage settings g Unmount SD card. 15 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 16
. Android manages Settings g Applicationsg Manage applications. 2. Touch the desired application and touch Force stop to stop using it. TIP: Getting back to recent Apps Press and hold the Home Key. A screen will display a list of the most recently used applications. 16 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 17
files between your phone's microSD card and the computer. When the phone is connected as USB storage, you will receive a notification that your phone's microSD card is mounted as a drive on your computer. You can now copy files to and from the microSD card. 10. Unlock screen when using data - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 18
off USB storage. 11. Hold the phone straight up Please hold the mobile phone straight up as a regular phone. While making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, try to avoid holding the lower part of the phone where the antenna is located. It may affect call quality. 18 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 19
or the screen freezes: Remove the battery, insert it again and power on the phone. If it still does not work, please contact the service center. 13. Do not connect your phone when you power on/off your PC Make sure to disconnect your phone from the PC via USB cable when powering your PC on - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 20
Key 6 Earpiece 7 Touchscreen 2 Phone icon 8 A pplication Launcher icon 3 Menu Key 9 Search Key 4 Home Key 10 Back Key 1. Proximity Sensor senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call. 20 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 21
menu (for the following options): Silent mode, Airplane mode, and Power off. 6. Earpiece lets you hear callers and automated prompts. 7. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and battery strength. 21 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 22
8.Application Launcher icon opens the Launch menu to view installed applications. 9. Search Key opens Quick Search BoxTM, from the Home screen to search the phone and the web. In many applications, you may touch this key to search within the application itself. Touch and hold to open GoogleTM search - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 23
2 Camera Lens 4 Back Cover 5 Microphone 6 Accessory/ Charger Port 1. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. The 3.5mm jack also allows you to plug in headphones to listen to music. 2. Camera Lens use for taking pictures and recording - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 24
the phone charger, USB cable, or other compatible accessories. Tip! The LG-P509 does not support Video call. Tip! If the LG-P509 has errors when you use it or you cannot turn it on, remove the battery, install it again and turn it on after 5 seconds. Installing the SIM card and battery Before - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 25
2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. 25 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 26
Phone 3. Align the battery contacts with the terminals near the bottom of the phone, then press the battery into place. 4.Replace the battery cover over the back of the phone (as demonstrated below). Apply a steady downward pressure until the battery cover clicks into place. 26 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 27
Charging your Phone Your LG-P509 comes with a wall adapter and a USB cable which connect together to charge your phone. To charge your phone: NOTICE: Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the charger port, as well as the use of an incompatible - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 28
charge level You can find the battery charge level at the top right of the screen. When the battery level becomes low, the phone will notify you. Once the battery level becomes exceedingly low, the phone will shut off without notice. As a result, unsaved items may be lost. 28 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 29
battery lifetime. The LG-P509 has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage this rear area, as that will cause loss of performance. Charging with USB You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge with the USB cable, you need to have the necessary USB drivers - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 30
in the pop-up menu. 3. Touch OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone. Installing the memory card To store multimedia files, such as captured images and videos, you must insert a memory card into your phone. NOTE: The LG-P509 supports up to a 32 GB memory card. 30 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 31
To insert a memory card: 1. Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the memory card. Remove the back cover. 2. Slide the slot protection upwards to unlock it and flip it up to open it. Then insert the memory card into the slot, making sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. Then flip - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 32
. If it isn't, you must format it before you can use it. NOTE: All files on the memory card are deleted when you format it. 1. From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon to open the applications menu. 2. Touch Settings. 3. Touch SD card & phone storage. 32 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 33
is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all the files will be deleted. TIP: If your memory card is already unmounted, you can use the following step to format it. Touch the Application Launcher icon g Settings g SD card & phone storage g Format SD - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 34
Understanding Your Phone Notifications panel The Notifications panel runs across 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 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 35
[Status bar] Icon Description No SIM card installed No signal Connected to a Wi-Fi network Wired headset connected Call forwarded Call on hold Speakerphone is on Phone microphone is muted Missed call 35 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 36
set New voicemail Flight mode is set Silent mode is set Vibrate mode is set No microSD card installed Battery is fully charged Battery is charging Data in Data out Data in and out Phone is connected via USB cable Downloading data Uploading data GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS 36 LG-P509 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 37
is your starting point to access all the features on your phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features. Status Bar Shows device status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Application Icon Touch an icon (application - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 38
located on a bar along the bottom of the Home screen and the Launch screen. : opens the Phone application which displays the dialpad so you can dial an unsaved number. Includes additional tabs across the top Indicator The dots indicate which Home screen pane you are viewing. 38 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 39
panels. Rotating the screen - The screen can be rotated to change the orientation from portrait (default) to landscape. For example: rotate the phone horizontally to change to landscape orientation when entering text to provide a larger keyboard or when viewing web content to minimize scrolling. 39 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 40
battery life. • If there are any applications running when you lock the phone, they may be still running in lock mode. It is recommended to exit all programs before entering lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges. (e.g., phone call, web access and data communications) 40 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 41
by connecting four or more dots. When the phone's screen locks and you have set an unlock pattern, press the Power/Lock Key and draw the pattern to unlock it. Caution: To set an unlock pattern, you must first create a Gmail account. Unlock screen Whenever your LG-P509 is not in use, it will return - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 42
pattern set, simply drag to the left. To wake up your phone, press the Menu, Home, Back, Search or Power/Lock Keys. The lock screen will appear. Touch the unlock icon and drag your finger to the left to unlock your Home screen. The last screen you were working on opens. 42 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 43
customize each panel with widgets and shortcuts to your favorite applications, folders and wallpapers. NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider. In your LG on your phone, including any applications that you downloaded and installed from Android MarketTM or other - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 44
back to a recently used applications 1. Press and hold the Home Key. The screen will show you a pop-up with icons of applications that you've used recently. 2. Touch an icon to open the desired application or press the Back Key to return to the current application or screen. 44 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 45
Overview Home screen Touch to open the Launch screen Slide the screen up or down to bring more icons into view Touch an application icon to open the application Touch to close the Launch screen Quick Icons Launch screen 45 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 46
are listed alphabetically. You can customize the Launch screen by moving the position of applications so that you don't have to scroll the screen up to access the applications you use most often. You can also add additional categories to the screen to organize your files. 46 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 47
you open another application. There's no need to quit an application before opening another. You can use and switch among several open applications. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed, to ensure that idle applications don't consume resources unnecessarily. 47 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 48
an application Open an application simply by touching its icon on the screen. TIP: You can customize your Home screen with the application icons you use most often. Applications are located on the Home Key . A window opens with icons of applications that you've used recently. 48 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 49
2. Touch the application icon you want to open. Or touch the Back Key to return to the current application. Touch an icon to open an application you've used recently. Adding application icons to the Home screen Customize your Home screen with the applications you use most often. 1. Open the Launch - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 50
Your Home screen Working with Menus There are two kinds of Android menus: Options menus and Context menus. Options menus Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application, the application as a whole. Touch to open more menu items. 50 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 51
Context menus Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no Context menu, nothing will happen. When you touch and hold certain items - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 52
Depending on your settings, you may hear a notification sound and/or the phone may vibrate. Applications whose activities produce notifications, such as GmailTM and Google Talk, have their own settings, which you response will open. For example, new voicemail notifications 52 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 53
disconnect notifications open the list of configured networks so you can reconnect. To clear all notifications 1. or just touch the Back Key . The panel will also close when you touch a notification. Searching Your Phone and the Web You can search for information on your phone and on the web by - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 54
Phone and Web search using text entry 1. Press the Search Key. When you press the Search Key on the Home screen or in other applications that support it makes suggestions below the Quick Search Box as you type), and what phone features you want to include in searches. 3. Touch the Search icon to - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 55
your data, buy applications, etc. Setting a Lock Pattern for the First Time 1. Press the Home Key , then touch the Application Launcher icon . 2. Touch Settings g Location & security. 3. Touch Set up screen lock (under the Screen unlock section). 4.Touch Pattern. 5. Read the instruction screen - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 56
g Location & security. 3. Touch Change screen lock (under the Screen unlock section). 4.Draw your current lock pattern. 5. Touch Pattern to change it (or touch None to remove it). 6. Draw the pattern you wish to use and touch Continue. 7. Redraw the pattern and touch Confirm. 56 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 57
or Password to Lock the Screen 1. Press the Home Key , then touch the Application Launcher icon . 2. Touch Settings g Location & security. 3. Touch Change screen lock (under the Screen unlock section). 4.Enter your current lock pattern and touch PIN to lock the screen with a number sequence or touch - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 58
to unlock your phone. - If you haven't created a Google account on the phone, you need to perform a factory reset. (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.) 1. Turn - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 59
Customizing the Home Screen You can personalize your Home screen by adding application icons, will not be available; you must delete or remove an item before you can add another item. In this case, you have the option of switching to another Home screen pane. 3. In the menu that opens, touch the type - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 60
screen, including a clock, a music player, a picture frame, a power manager, a calendar of upcoming that more widgets can also be found on Android MarketTM. Folders: Add a folder where that contain all your contacts, contacts with phone numbers, or starred contacts. Your folders' LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 61
, then touch Wallpapers in the menu that opens. 2. Touch Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers. Touch Gallery to use a picture on your phone as a wallpaper. You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper. Touch Live wallpapers to open a list of animated wallpapers installed on your - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 62
of each application. If the application is already described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided. TIP: You cannot delete the with advanced functionality to enhance the Internet browsing feature on your phone. 62 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 63
Calculator This feature allows you to use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic • Set an alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. • Check your event memory status. Camera Use your 3.2 megapixel camera feature to produce photos in JPEG format. NOTE: A microSD card must be - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 64
to track your current location, view real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination directions. There is also a search tool included to help you locate places of interest or a specific address. You can view locations on a vector, aerial map, or at the street level. 64 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 65
mobile phones. Music Music allows you to play music files that you have stored on your microSD card. You can also create playlists. My Account This option provides you with account specific information, such as your current status, current activity, Bill Summary, Plan Services, Voicemail Settings - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 66
Talk Google Talk allows you to communicate with other people who are also connected with Google Talk on the phone or on the web via instant messaging. TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNav GPS Navigator is a driving aid that uses both audible and visual directions for GPS navigation. 66 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 67
without being limited to chronological order. Voice Dialer Voice Dialer is a voice recognition software used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately send it as a message. 67 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 68
screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field Android keyboard: The Android keyboard can also be used to enter text. To switch to the Android keyboard, touch and hold a text field, then touch Input method g Android keyboard. 68 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 69
Using the Swype Keyboard The default keyboard uses Swype™. Swype uses error correcting algorithms. Swype also includes a touch predictive text system. Toggles from 123/ABC Mode to SYM Mode Allows you to view Swype Tips and Help. Swype Text Entry Tips You can access the Swype Tips application and - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 70
Preferences settings provide access to Swype operation preferences. • Language: Allows you to select the current text input language. Default language is set to US English. • Word prediction: Uses a built-in word database to predict words while entering text in Swype. 70 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 71
flashing indicator that provides helpful user information. Swype Advanced Settings Swype Advanced settings provides access to Swype Advanced Operation settings capitalizes the first letter of a sentence. • Show complete trace: Sets the length of time the word trace line remains on-screen as you - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 72
Your Home screen 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 menu provides the current software version for the Swype application. 72 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 73
menu. 1. Touch Gmail and then Next g Create to start the Google Mail™ set up wizard. 2. Touch a text field to open the touch keyboard, and enter , touch Next. Your phone then communicates with Google servers to verify username availability. 4.Then follow the instructions and enter the required and - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 74
Android Market™ and Google Maps™; Download applications from Android Market™; back up your settings to Google servers; and take advantage of other Google services on your phone and services on the web are synchronized with your phone. You will be prompted to sign in or 74 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 75
feature to restore your settings to this phone from another phone that was running Android release 2.0 or later, you must enable that option during set up. • If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 76
the contact you want to call. 3. In the contact list, touch the contact you want to call. When the Contact's details are displayed, touch the phone number you want to dial. 76 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 77
rejecting a call When the screen is locked When your phone rings, drag the Answer icon to the right. Drag If the caller is unknown, the Excuse msg bar is not available. When the screen is unlocked When your phone rings, touch the Answer icon . Touch the Decline icon to reject an incoming call. Touch - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 78
the date, time, and duration of the call. TIP: Press the Menu Key, then touch Clear call log to delete all the recorded items. 78 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 79
Call settings You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other special features offered by your carrier. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key and touch Settings. 2. Touch Call settings. 79 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 80
add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for new contact. 2. If you want to add a picture to the new contact, touch . Choose from Take a picture or Pick from gallery. 3. Select the contact type - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 81
Favorite contacts You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites. To add a contact to your favorites 1. From the Home screen, touch to open your contact list. 2. Touch a contact to view its details. 3. Touch the star to the right of the contact's name. The star turns gold and is added to - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 82
Messaging/E-mail Messaging Your LG-P509 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message 1. Touch the Messaging icon on the your sent message. Responses appear on the screen. As you view and send additional messages, a message thread is created. 82 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 83
WARNING: The 160-character limit may vary from country to country depending on how the SMS is coded and language. WARNING: If an image, video, or audio file is added to an SMS message, it will be automatically converted into an MMS message, and you will be charged accordingly. NOTE: When you get - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 84
settings Your LG-P509 message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences. Opening Email and the Accounts Screen You can use the Email application to read email from services other than Gmail. The Email application supports - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 85
- Touch the folder icon to open the account's folders. 2. Select the Email service provider. You can touch an account to view its Inbox. The account from which the Accounts screen). Messages in the Combined Inbox are color coded along their left sides, by account, using the same colors that are - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 86
Only your account's most recent emails are downloaded to your phone. To download older email messages, touch Load more You can reply to, forward, or delete messages. To mark a message as unread You can set a message to appear as though it has not been read - for example, to remind yourself to - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 87
, press the Menu Key and touch Delete. For many types of accounts, deleted messages are moved to a Trash folder, so you can retrieve them in case they were deleted by mistake. Starring Messages You can add stars to important messages to make it easy to keep track of them. To star - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 88
a draft if you touch the Back Key before sending it. Touch Discard to abandon and delete a message, including any saved drafts. If you aren't connected to a network, for example, if you're working in airplane mode, the messages that you send are stored in your Drafts folder 88 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 89
that messages sent using an Exchange account will not be located on the phone; they will, however, be located on the Exchange server itself. If , Sent, and Drafts folders. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders. Adding and Editing - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 90
-time. You can add your Facebook and Twitter accounts to your phone. If you don't have an account, you can visit their sites to set it up. NOTE: An additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check your data charges with your network provider. 90 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 91
phone updates from the network. You can also access the social network directly by touching the widget. Viewing and updating your status 1. Choose a social networking application you want to access. 2. Update your status with comments or upload photos. NOTE: This is dependent on network services - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 92
Messaging/E-mail Removing accounts on your phone From the Home screen, press the Menu Key and touch Settings g Accounts & sync g touch the account you want to delete g Remove account. 92 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 93
. 4.Focus Touch this icon to select the image size. Choose from VGA, QVGA or QCIF. 5. Settings Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings on page 96. 6. Video mode Slide this icon down to switch to video mode. 7. Take a photo Touch this icon to capture an image. 93 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 94
mode allows you to take extreme close-ups. If you are trying to take a close-up shot but the focus box remains red, try turning the macro mode on. Face tracking -Allows your camera detects and focuses on human faces automatically. Manual - Set the camera to focus manually. 94 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 95
and hold the capture button lightly, and a focus box will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen. 4.Position the phone so you can see the Twitter. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming. Set as Touch to use the image as Contact icon or Wallpaper - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 96
Back Key. Image size - Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the picture you take. Select a pixel value from the numerical options: 3M (2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200), 1M (1280x960), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240). ISO - The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera's light LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 97
the quality, the sharper the photo. However, the file size will increase as a result, which means you'll be able to store fewer photos in the memory. Auto review - If you set Auto review on, the camera will automatically display the picture immediately after taking it. Shutter sound - Select one - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 98
phone's location-based services. Take pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you upload tagged pictures to a blog that supports geotagging, you can see the pictures displayed on a map. NOTE: This function is only available when GPS is active. Reset - Restore all camera settings - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 99
You can access your saved photos from within the camera mode. Just touch and you will be directed to the Gallery delete Touch More for the following options below. Details - Check information of contents. Set as - Set as contact icon or wallpaper. Crop -Crop your photo. Move your finger across the - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 100
to set the zoom set the size (in pixels) of the video you record. Choose your video image size from VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) or QCIF (176x144). 4.Scene mode Set the camera to adjust to the environment. Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night and Sunset. 100 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 101
to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings on page 102. 6. Camera mode Slide this icon up to switch to camera mode. 7. Start the camera mode button down. The icon will change to . 2. The video camera's viewfinder will appear on the screen. 3. Holding the phone horizontally, point - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 102
Messaging or YouTube. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming. Rename Touch to edit the name of the selected video. settings Using the viewfinder, touch to open the advanced options. After selecting the option, touch the Back Key. 102 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 103
light conditions - Set a duration limit mode. Video quality - Choose from Super fine, and Normal. Audio recording - Choose Mute to record a video without sound. Auto review - If you set Auto review on, the video camera will automatically display the video immediately after recording it. Reset - Reset - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 104
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. 104 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 105
Your photos and videos Setting a photo as wallpaper 1. Touch the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it. 2. Touch the screen to open the options menu, then touch Menu. 3. Touch More g Set as g Wallpaper. 105 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 106
your images in Grid view mode. If you touch an image, it will be displayed in Full view mode. Timeline view The LG-P509 Gallery also provides a timeline view of your photos and videos. From Grid view mode, drag to the right to display your photos by date and location. 106 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 107
to a message. Then you can write and send the message normally. TIP: If you have an social networking account and set it up on your phone, you can share your photo to the social networking community. Sending a video 1. To send a video, touch and hold the video you want. 2. Select Share. Choose from - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 108
From Full view mode, you can watch a slideshow so you don't have to open and close each image. 1. Touch Slideshow. Checking your photo You can view a photo's detailed information, such as Name, Date, Time, Size and Type. 1. Touch and hold a photo, then touch More g Details. 108 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 109
files using USB mass storage devices To transfer files using USB devices: 1. Connect the LG-P509 to a PC using a USB cable. 2. If you didn't install the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you need to change settings manually. Press the Home Key g Menu Key g touch Settings g SD Card & Phone - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 110
back to the previous song. To change the volume while listening to music, press the up and down volume keys on the right side of the phone. Touch and hold any song in the list. It will display Play, Add To Playlist, Use As phone ringtone, Delete and Search as options. 110 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 111
. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material. Before downloading or copying the file, please check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such material. Using the radio Your LG-P509 has a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to your - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 112
channel, or choose Reset all channels to reset all the channels. Listening to the radio 1. Touch Listen Via and you can choose to listen via Speaker or Wired headset. WARNING: If you connect a headset not specifically made for radio reception, radio reception may be poor. 112 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 113
. Google Maps™ Check your current location and traffic and receive directions to your destination. The LG-P509 must be connected to Wi-Fi or 3G/GPRS. NOTE: Google Maps™ does not cover all cities and countries. Using options Press the Menu Key to use the following options: Search - Enter the place - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 114
touching the Downloads tab. You can also check other's comment regarding an application or you can post your comments. 1. Select a category from Apps and Games to browse its contents. You can choose from Top paid, Top free and Just in. 2. Choose an application to install. 114 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 115
data, download applications only from trusted sources, such as Android Market™. If some applications are not properly installed on your phone, your phone may not work normally or a serious error can occur. You will need to uninstall those applications and all of its data and settings from the phone - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 116
chat. When you touch the Talk icon from the Home screen, you will be Signed in automatically if you set Automatically sign in active. Settings - Allows you to adjust various Google Talk settings. More - Allows you to close all chats, check Invites and view your Blocked list. 116 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 117
you want to add a new alarm, touch . 3. Touch Add alarm and set the time. Then touch to turn on the alarm. After you set the time, the LG-P509 will let you know how much time is left before the alarm sounds. 4.Set Repeat, Ringtone or Vibrate and add Label to name the alarm. Touch - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 118
you would like to add a note to your event, touch the Description field and enter the details. 6. If you want to repeat the alarm, set Repetition, and set Reminders, if necessary. 7. Touch Done to save the event in the calendar. A colored square in the calendar will mark all days that have saved - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 119
, Excel and PowerPoint. You cannot edit PDF files. 1. Touch and hold a file. Depending on the file type, the following options are available: Open, data. Sort - Sort by Name, Date or Size. Preferences - Adjust ThinkFree Office settings. Update - Allows you to adjust various ThinkFree Office settings - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 120
files. Recording a sound or voice 1. From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon and select Voice Recorder. 2. Touch to begin recording. 3. Touch to end recording. 4.Press the Menu Key and select Use as ringtone to set as the phone write and send it normally. 120 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 121
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 network had connected to prior to going back to the current page. This is opposite action with Back Key, which goes to the previous - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 122
and more. • Downloads - Displays your history of downloads. • Settings - Set the browser settings. TIP: To return the previous web page, press the Back Key. Adding and to the bookmarked page. Changing Web browser settings Press the Menu Key, then touch More g Settings. 122 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 123
Bluetooth connections. You can also set Mobile networks and Airplane mode. Airplane mode - When Airplane mode is activated, all wireless communications are disabled. Sound Allows you to adjust sound and notification settings. You can also manage vibrate mode, audible, and haptic feedback. Display - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 124
screens open and guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. You can also set a PIN or Password instead of a Pattern or leave it as None. When you turn on your phone or wake up the screen, you're prompted to draw your unlock pattern to unlock the screen. Set up Sim card lock - Set up a PIN to - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 125
running services Development - Set options for application development. Accounts & sync Allows you to activate Background data synchronization or Auto-sync. You can also verify or add accounts and change their data and synchronization settings. Privacy You can also perform a Factory data reset - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 126
SD card & phone storage Check total available SD card space. Touch Unmount SD card to safely remove the SD card. Touch Format the SD card if you want to delete all data from the SD card. Search Touch Google search to adjust Google search settings. Touch Searchable items to adjust the settings in - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 127
Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. NOTE: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable. Date and time Set date, time, time zone, and time and date formats. About phone View legal information and check phone status and software version - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 128
. TIP: If your phone turns into sleep mode even when it is connected to Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi connection will be disabled automatically.In this case, if your phone has access to 3G data, it may be connected to the 3G network automatically, and additional charges may be applied. 128 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 129
encryption is not set, this pop-up window will not be shown. You can 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 a USB cable: USB tethering. You can - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 130
to share your phone's mobile network data connection with your computer, via a USB connection. Tip: To use USB tethering, you need to install "LG USB Driver" on to your PC first. LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lgmobilephones.com g Click Mobile Support g Select the - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 131
support USB tethering and how to configure them, visit http://www.android.com/ tether. And please note that some features may vary by area, phone model, carrier, plan, and version of phone software. USB tethering and data sharing You can't share your phone's data connection and SD card via USB - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 132
Support g Select the Carrier(TMobile) g Select the Model (LG-P509) g 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 Application Launcher icon and select Settings. 3. Touch Wireless & networks - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 133
phone's data connection and SD card via USB at the same time. If you are using your USB connection to make your SD card available to your computer, you must disconnect it first. 1. On the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon and select Settings. 2. Touch Wireless & networks g Tethering - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 134
your data connection via Wi-Fi. To rename or secure your portable Wi-Fi hotspot You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network. 1. From the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon and select Settings. 2. Touch Wireless & networks g Tethering - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 135
, you will need to enter that password when you connect to the phone's portable Wi-Fi hotspot with a computer or other device. Or touch Open in the Security menu to remove security from your Wi-Fi network. ATTENTION! If you set the security option as Open, you can not prevent unauthorized online use - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 136
information and 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-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 137
Technical data Ambient Temperatures Max: +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min: -10°C 137 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 138
local dealer for availability. (Items described below may be optional.) Battery Stereo headset USB data cable Connect and synchronize your LGP509 and PC. User Guide Learn more about your LG-P509. Charger NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 139
on USB storage > Open folder to view files. If you didn't install the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you need set it manually. Save music or video files from the PC to the phone's removable storage. • You may copy or move files from the PC to the phone's removable storage using a card reader - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 140
phone, please read first! How to send data from your phone via Bluetooth Sending data via Bluetooth: You can send data via Bluetooth by running a corresponding application, not from Bluetooth menu, unlike regular mobile phones. • Sending pictures send data to from the list. 140 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 141
to FTP (Only the FTP server is supported on this handset): From the Home screen, press the Menu Key and touch Settings g Wireless & networks g Bluetooth settings. Then, select the Discoverable checkbox and search for this phone from other devices. Choose this phone from the list. Pair with the - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 142
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 Data Synchroniz ation Question What are - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 143
Category Sub-Category Data Synchroniz ation GoogleTM Service Gmail Log-In Google Service Google Account Phone Function YouTubeTM Phone Function Email Phone Function Ringtone Question Is it possible to synchronize all the Email folders? Should I have to log into Gmail whenever I want to access Gmail - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 144
for messages received the same day. 32 GB memory cards are compatible. Any application that is available on Android MarketTM and is compatible with the hardware can be installed and used. Only Gmail & MS Exchange server(Company Email Server) contacts can be synchronized. 144 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 145
Menu Key . 4. Touch Add 2-sec pause or Add wait. Phone Function Security What are the phone's security functions? You are able to set the phone to require the entry of an Unlock Pattern before the phone can be accessed or used. Phone Function Unlock Pattern What should I do if I forget my the - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 146
Without 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 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 147
the Unlock Pattern? Phone Function Memory Phone Function Memory 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 Menu Key . 2. Touch Settings g Location & security. 3. Touch Set unlock - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 148
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 g Display. 3. Under Display settings, touch Screen timeout. 4. Touch the preferred screen backlight timeout time. 148 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 149
default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On). However, there will be no notification when your phone switches from one to the other. To know which data connection is being used, use the 3G or Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen. Yes - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 150
it work? A microSD card must be inserted in order to use the phone's camera. Phone Function Charger Is it possible to charge my phone by USB data cable without installing the necessary USB driver? The USB Driver will need to be installed. Phone Function Alarm Can I use music files for my Alarm - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 151
Time Phone Spec Band Question Will my alarm be audible or will it go off if the phone is turned off? If my Ringer Volume is set to Off or Vibrate, will I hear my Alarm? What is the maximum amount of time my phone's battery will last before I need to recharge it? Which wireless bands are supported - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 152
Settings g Privacy g Factory data reset. 3. Read the warning and touch Reset phone. 4. Touch Erase everything. Attention: If a factory reset is performed, all installed application and user data will be erased. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset. 152 LG - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 153
Category Sub-Category Question Answer Recovery Solution Factory Reset How can I perform a factory reset if I can't access the phone's setting menu? How to perform a factory reset: 1. Turn the power off. 2. Press and hold: Home Key + Power Key + Down Volume Key. 3. Turn the power on, while - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 154
short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. • Replace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, 154 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 155
damage, take it to a service center for inspection. • Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard. • For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the host device's user manual shall include a statement that the phone shall only be connected to - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 156
prior to cleaning your phone, and clean 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 life will vary due to usage pattern and environmental conditions. 156 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 157
store your 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. And also - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 158
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 P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 159
area. For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on. • Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book, or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 160
or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ringtones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data. • When you use the phone in public places, set the ringtone to vibration - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 161
to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 162
Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2 cm - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 163
the antenna, whether extended or retracted. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.79 inches (2 cm) distance between the user's body and the back of the phone and have not been - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 164
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 being conducted around the world and FDA continues to 164 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 165
"c" in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research). You can also contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or ( that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety of other problems, including wireless phones in the United States. Before a wireless phone model is available for sale to - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 166
this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 1.30 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.72 W/kg (body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While there may be differences between SAR 166 LG-P509 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 167
levels evaluated as in compliance 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 drops off dramatically with distance. The FDA/FCC website states that "hands-free kits can be used 167 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 168
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 from using wireless phones at all". For example, the Stewart Report from the United Kingdom ["UK"] 168 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 169
2000. In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. [The UK's] recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 170
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 22 791 21 11 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/ en/ 170 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 171
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection c/o Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz Ingolstaedter Landstr. 1 85764 Oberschleissheim Germany Telephone: 011 49 1888 333 2156 http://www.icnirp.de American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 172
exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: ANSI physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed 172 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 173
standards). Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 174
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, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives). 174 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 175
. Your physician may be able to assist you in 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 health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 176
way radio". Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. 176 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 177
The U.S. Food anHd Derauglth Consumer Update on Mobile o be Administration's PCehntoernfoersD pitrovoef, rhyowloevwer, levels of RF when in idle mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 178
phones? Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health. The FDA belongs to an interagency working group 178 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 179
FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones. The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 180
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 studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal 180 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 181
These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we do not know with certainty what the results of such studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 182
years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. 182 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 183
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research And Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 184
body's ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www. 184 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 185
Radio Frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and exposure from wireless phones and other wireless Devices: Experimental Techniques", sets forth the first consistent in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 186
phone connected to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific data does not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. 186 LG-P509 - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 187
to lower exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy, the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 188
telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. 188 LG-P509 | User Guide - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 189
in the areas where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please observe the following: • Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility; • Use hands-free operation, if available; • Pull off the road and park before making or answering - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 190
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bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty. 2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the - LG P509 | Owners Manual - English - Page 192
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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