LG P690B Quick Start Guide
Quick start guide
Guide de démarrage rapide
LG-P690b
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Printed in China
P/N : MBM63501520 (1.0)
www.lg.com/ca
ENGLISH
Quick start guide
LG-P690b
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Index
LG-P690b overview .................................................................1
1.
Setup ........................................................................................2
2.
Home screen ............................................................................5
3.
Unlock screen ..........................................................................6
4.
Notification screen .................................................................. 7
5.
Make a call/send a message ..................................................8
6.
Contacts ...................................................................................9
7.
Internet/Maps ........................................................................ 10
8.
Camera .................................................................................... 11
9.
Video camera .......................................................................... 11
10.
Google account ...................................................................... 12
11.
Downloading applications ..................................................... 13
12.
Email ....................................................................................... 14
13.
Sync your phone with your computer .................................. 14
14.
15.
Tr ou b l es h o ot i n g . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . . .. . . 1 6
16.
Safety ...................................................................................... 19
17.
Accessories ........................................................................... 43
18.
Technical data ....................................................................... 44
LG-P690b overview
Stereo
headphone
connector
Proximity sensor
Speaker
Volume keys
Menu
Check what
options are
available.
Home
Returns to Home screen.
Power/Lock key
Charger, micro USB
cable connector
Search
Search the web,
applications and
contacts.
Back
Returns to the
previous screen.
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Setup
Before you start using the phone, you need to insert the SIM card
and battery.
Installing the SIM card and battery
Remove the back cover.
1.
Insert the battery.
3.
2
Make sure the gold contact
2.
area on the card is facing
downwards.
Insert the back cover.
4.
Setup (continued)
To store multimedia files, such as pictures taken using a built-in
camera, you must insert a memory card into your phone.
Installing the memory card
Turn the phone off before
1.
inserting or removing the
memory card. Remove the
back cover.
WARNING! Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone
is turned on. Otherwise the memory card, as well as your phone, may
become damaged and the data stored on the memory card may be
corrupted. To remove the memory card safely on the Home screen,
touch the
Applications
tab then select
Insert the memory card
2.
into the slot. Make sure the
gold contact area is facing
downwards.
Settings
.
3
Setup (continued)
When you first turn on the phone, you will be guided through a
series of essential steps to configure the phone settings.
Turning on the phone
Press and hold the Power/Lock
key for a couple of seconds.
Charging the phone
TIP If the phone is locked and does not work, press and hold the
Power/Lock key for 8 seconds to turn it off.
4
The charging port is on the
•
side of the phone.
Insert one end of the charging
•
cable into the phone and plug
the other end into an electrical
socket.
To maximize the battery
•
lifetime, ensure that the battery
is fully charged before you use
it for the first time.
Home screen
You can customize each screen by adding widgets or shortcuts to
your favourite applications.
Adding icons to the Home
screen
Swipe your finger right or left to
move through the screens. Stop
when you get to a screen that
you want to add items to.
Touch and hold an empty area
in the Home screen. Touch the
Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders or
Wallpapers option then select
the item you want to add.
Widgets: add applications that are updated dynamically
Shortcuts: add direct links to applications
Fold er s: create folders to organise your contacts/shortcuts
Wal lp apers : change the wallpaper on the current Home screen
TIP Touch and hold the application you want to add to the Home
screen, selecting it from
then drag it to the
. To delete an application, touch and hold it,
icon.
5
Unlock screen
After a period of inactivity, to conserve the battery, the screen you
are currently viewing will be replaced by the lock screen.
Unlocking the screen
Press the key.
Slide the screen upwards.
Setting up the display
Touch > .
1.
Select Display > Screen timeout.
2.
Touch Screen timeout.
3.
Select the period of time you
4.
want.
NOTE: to lock your screen using the pattern lock feature, touch >
> Location & security > Set up screen lock. A short tutorial will guide you
through the process of setting a pattern lock.
6
Notification screen
On this screen, you can view and manage ringtones, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, GPS, the music player etc. The 'notification drawer' runs
across the top of the screen.
<notifi cation drawer>
Ringtone
—
Vibr ation
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Data connectivityGPS
Turning features on/off
Touch and then slide the
1.
notification drawer downwards.
Touch the icons to turn the
2.
corresponding features on/off.
To view further settings options
Touch > > Wireless &
networks.
TIP To preserve battery life, turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS when
you are not using them.
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Make a call/send a message
It only takes a few taps to make a call or send a message.
Making a call
Touch .
1.
Dial the number you want to call.
2.
Sending a message
1.
Touch .
2.
Touch New message.
3.
Enter the name or number you want to send the message to, or
to select a number from your contacts.
touch
Compose your message and press Send.
4.
NOTE: To answer an incoming call, when keypad is locked drag the
icon.
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Contacts
You ca n auto mati cally s yn ch ro ni ze the co nt ac ts on th e phone w it h
any of your online address books, or even import contacts from
another SIM/SD card.
Importing/exporting contacts
Touch > More > Import/Export.
NOTE: to add a number from a recent call to your contacts, locate the
number in your call log, touch and hold the number, then select Add to
contacts. Touch Create new contact to create a new contact entry, or
touch Add to the existing to add a new number to existing contacts.
9
Internet/Maps
Use the Web browser to surf the Net with ease. Use Maps during a
journey to pinpoint your location and check for traffic updates.
Browsing the Web
Touch > .
1.
Touch
2.
Enter text.
3.
Scroll up/down or pinch to view
the webpage.
Setting up Maps
1.
Touch > .
2.
Set up the connection to Wi-Fi
or 3G/GPS.
Pinch-to-Zoom: use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or
spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the Web browser, a
map or pictures.
10
.
Camera
Zoom
Brightness
Scene mode
Image size
Settings
Video camera
Video mode
Taking a photo
Gallery
Zoom
Brightness
Video size
Duration
Settings
NOTE: You need to insert a memory card before taking a picture or
video. If you don't insert a memory card, you will not be able to take a
picture or record a video.
Camera mode
Start recording
Gallery
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Google account
The first time you open the Google application, you need to sign
in. If you do not have a Google account, you will be prompted to
create one.
Creating a Google account
Touch > .
1.
Touch Next then Create
2.
to start the Gmail setup
wizard.
Touch
3.
to open the keyboard
and enter your name or
username.
4.
Touch Next.
TIP Once you have created your Gmail account, you can access Gmail
and Google Apps, and use Google's many services on the phone.
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You then need to follow the
setup instructions and enter
the necessary information to
activate the account. Please
wait while the server creates
your account.
Downloading applications
Download fun games and useful apps from Android Market.
Fro m A ndro id M ark et
Touch > .
1.
Sign in to your Google account.
2.
Select an app from the list of
3.
featured apps or use the search
feature.
Managing applications
Touch > > Applications.
You cannot delete the pre-installed
applications.
TIP Launch the downloaded application from the icon.
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Email
You can stay connected with MS Exchange, AOL, Bell, Sympatico,
Gmail, Hotmail, Live, Yahoo! and other popular email providers.
Setting up an account
Touch > .
1.
Select a mailbox type.
2.
Enter your email address and password, then touch Next.
3.
Follow the remaining instructions.
4.
Sending an email
1.
Touch > .
2.
3.
TIP You can set sound and vibration alerts to notify you when you
receive a new email.
and Compose.
Touch
Enter your text, touch Attach to attach a file (if needed) and
then touch Send.
Sync your phone with your computer
To synchronize your phone with your PC using the USB cable, you
need to install LG PC Suite onto your PC. Download the program
from the LG website (www.lg.com/ca).
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Installing LG PC Suite from your microSD memory card
Insert your microSD memory card into your phone.
1.
Before connecting the USB data cable, make sure that Mass
2.
storage only mode is enabled on your phone.
Use the USB data cable to connect your phone to the PC.
3.
Choose Tu r n on U S B st o r a ge .
4.
Copy the LG PC Suite IV folder in mass storage to your PC.
5.
Run the LGInstaller.exe file on your PC and follow the
6.
instructions.
When LG PC Suite IV installation is completed, disable Mass
7.
storage only mode to run LG PC Suite IV.
Transferring music, photos and videos
Connect the phone to your
1.
PC using the USB cable.
Open the removable
3.
memory folder on your PC.
Copy the files from your PC to
the drive folder.
Touch the Turn on USB
2.
storage button.
Touch the Turn off USB
4.
storage button and
disconnect the phone.
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Trou bl es ho ot in g
This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while
using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service
provider, but most are easy to fix yourself.
Message Possible causes Possible Corrective Measures
SIM error
No network
connection/
Losing
network
Codes do
not match
Any
application
cannot
be set
Calls not
available
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There is no SIM card
in the phone, or it is
inserted incorrectly.
Signal is weak or you’re
outside of the carrier
network.
Operator applied new
services.
To change a security
code, you will need to
confirm the new code
by re-entering it.
The two codes you
have entered do not
match.
Not supported by
service provider or
registrati on require d.
Dialling error
New SIM card inserted.
Prepaid Charge limit
reached.
Make sure that the SIM card is correctly inserted.
Move towards a window or into an open area.
Check the network operator coverage map.
Check whether the SIM card is more than 6~12
months old. If so, change your SIM at your network
provider's nearest branch. Contact your service
provider.
Contact your service provider.
Contact your service provider.
New network not authorised.
Check for new restrictions.
Contact service provider or reset limit with PIN 2.
Message Possible causes Possible Corrective Measures
Phone cannot
be switched
on
Charging
error
Number not
permitted
Impossible
to receive /
send SMS &
Picture
Files not
opening
SD Card not
working
On/Off key pressed too
briefly.
Battery is not charged.
Battery contacts are
dirty.
Battery is not charged.
Outside temperature is
too hot or cold .
Contact problem
No voltage
Charger defective
Wrong charger
Battery defective
The Fixed Dial Number
function is on.
Memory Full Delete some messages from the phone.
Unsupported file
format
FAT 16 , FAT 32 fi le
system supported
Press the On/Off key down for at least two
seconds.
Charge battery. Check charging indicator in the
display.
Clean the battery contacts.
Charge battery.
Make sure phone is charging at normal temperature.
Check the charger and connection to the phone.
Check the battery contacts, and clean them if
necessary.
Plug the charger into a different socket.
If the charger does not warm up, replace it.
Only use original LG accessories.
Replace battery.
Check the settings.
Check the file format that can be supported.
Check SD card file system via card reader, or
format SD card using the phone.
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Trou bl es ho ot in g
Message Possible causes Possible Corrective Measures
The screen
does not turn
on when I
receive a call.
No Sound Vibration mode
Hang up or
freeze
Proximity sensor
problem
Intermittent software
problem
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If you use any protection tape or case, check to see if
it has covered the area around the proximity sensor.
Make sure that the area around the proximity sensor
is clean.
Check the settings status of the sound menu to
make sure you are not in vibrate or silent mode.
Remove the battery, insert it again and switch on
the phone.
Try to do a software update service via website.
Safety
TIA (Telecommunications
Industry Association) Safety
Information
The following is the complete
TIA Safety Information for
wireless handheld phones.
Exposure to Radio Frequency
Signal
Your wireless handheld portable
phone is a low power radio
transmitter and receiver. When
it is ON, it receives and also
sends out Radio Frequency
(RF) signals. In August, 1996,
the Federal 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
international standards bodies:
• ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
• NCRP Report 86 (1986)
• ICNIRP (1996)
• Health Canada, Safety Code
6, 1999.
Those standards were based
on comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant
scientific literature. For example,
over 120 scientists, engineers,
and physicians from universities,
government health agencies,
and industry reviewed the
available body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard
(C95.1). The design of your
phone complies with the FCC
guidelines, IC Regulations (and
those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an
approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorised antennas,
modifications, or attachments
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Safety
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 up and over your
shoulder.
Tips on Effi cient Operation
For your phone to operate most
efficiently:
Do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily when the phone
is in use.
Contact with the antenna
affects call quality and may
cause the phone to operate
at a higher power level than
otherwise needed.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations
on the use of wireless phones in
the areas where you drive and
always obey them. Also, if using
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your phone while driving, please
observe the following:
• Give full attention to driving
- driving safely is your first
responsibility;
• Use hands-free operation.
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.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry
Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum
separation of six (6”) inches
be maintained between a
handheld wireless phone
and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference
with the pacemaker.
These recommendations
are consistent with the
independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless
Te c h no l o g y R es e a r c h .
Persons with Pacemakers:
• Should ALWAYS keep the
phone more than six inches
from their pacemaker when
the phone is turned ON;
• Should not carry the phone in
a breast pocket;
• Should use 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, you may want to
consult your service provider (or
call the customer service line to
discuss alternatives.) Optional
for each phone manufacturer.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal
medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device
to determine if it is adequately
shielded from external RF
energy. 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 RF
energy.
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Safety
Vehicles
RF signals may affect
improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic
systems in motor vehicles.
Check with the manufacturer
or its representative regarding
your vehicle. You should also
consult the manufacturer of
any equipment that has been
added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any
facility where posted notices so
require.
Aircraft
FCC and Transport Canada
regulations prohibit using
your phone while in the air.
Switch OFF your phone before
boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting
operations, turn your phone
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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
obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even
death.
Areas with a potentially
explosive atmosphere are often,
but not always marked clearly.
Potential areas may include:
fueling areas (such as gasoline
stations); below deck on boats;
fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities; vehicles
using liquefied petroleum gas
(such as propane or butane);
areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles (such as
grain, dust, or metal powders);
and any other area where you
would normally be advised to
turn off your vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with
an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great
force. DO NOT place objects,
including either installed or
portable wireless equipment, in
the area over the air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. If
in-vehicle wireless equipment
is improperly installed and the
air bag inflates, serious injury
could result.
Charger and Adapter Safety
• The charger and adapter are
intended for indoor use only.
• Do not expose the battery
charger or adapter to direct
sunlight or use it in places
with high humidity, such as a
bathroom.
Battery Information and
Care
• Please dispose of your battery
properly or take it to your local
wireless carrier for recycling.
• Do not dispose of your battery
by fire or with hazardous or
flammable materials.
• Never use an unapproved
battery since this could
damage the phone and/or
battery and could cause the
battery to explode.
• The battery does not need
to be fully discharged before
recharging.
• Use only LG-approved
chargers specific to your
phone model since they are
designed to maximize battery
life.
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Safety
• Do not disassemble or
shortcircuit the battery.
• Keep the battery’s metal
contacts clean.
• Replace the battery when it
no longer provides acceptable
performance. The battery can
be recharged several hundred
times before replacement.
• Recharge the battery after
long periods of non-use to
maximize battery life.
• Battery life will vary due
to usage patterns and
environmental conditions.
• Use of extended backlighting,
MiniBrowser, and data
connectivity kits affect battery
life and talk/standby times.
Safety Information
Please read and observe the
following information for safe
and proper use of your phone
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and to prevent damage. Also,
keep the user’s guide in an
accessible place at all the times
after reading it.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire
Hazards
• Unplug the power cord and
charger during lightning
storms to avoid electric shock
or fire.
• Make sure that no sharpedged items such as animal’s
teeth, nails, come into contact
with the battery. There is a risk
of this causing a fire.
• Do not use harsh chemicals
(such as alcohol, benzene,
thinners, etc.) or detergents to
clean your phone. There is a
risk of this causing a fire.
• Do not handle the phone with
wet hands while it is being
charged. It may cause an
electric shock or seriously
damage your phone.
• Do not drop, strike, or shake
your phone severely. Such
actions may harm the internal
circuit boards of the phone.
• Do not put your phone in a
place subject to excessive
dust and keep the minimum
required distance between the
power cord and heat sources.
• Unplug the power cord prior
to cleaning your phone, and
clean the power plug pin when
it is dirty.
• Do not damage the power
cord by bending, twisting,
pulling, or heating. Do not use
the plug if it is loose as it may
cause a fire or electric shock.
• When using the power
plug, ensure that it is firmly
connected. If it is not, it may
cause excessive heat or fire.
• Do not place any heavy items
on the power cord. Do not
allow the power cord to be
crimped as it may cause fire
or electric shock.
• Do not disassemble the
phone.
• Do not place or answer calls
while charging the phone as
it may short-circuit the phone
and/or cause electric shock
or fire.
• If you put your phone in
a pocket or bag without
covering the receptacle of
the phone (power plug pin),
metallic articles (such as a
coin, paperclip or pen) may
short-circuit the phone.
Always cover the receptacle
when not in use.
• Do not short-circuit the
battery. Metallic articles such
as a coin, paperclip or pen in
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Safety
your pocket or bag may shortcircuit the + and – terminals
of the battery (metal strips
on the battery) upon moving.
Short-circuit of the terminal
may damage the battery and
cause an explosion.
• Never place your phone in
a microwave oven as it will
cause the battery to explode.
General Warnings and
Cautions
• Only use the batteries,
antennas, and chargers
provided by LG. The warranty
will not be applied to products
provided by other suppliers.
• Store the battery in a place
out of reach of children.
• Using a damaged battery
or placing a battery in your
mouth may cause serious
injury.
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• 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
magnetic strip.
• Do not hold or let the antenna
come in contact with your
body during a call.
• Talking on your phone for
a long period of time may
reduce call quality due to heat
generated during use.
• When the phone is not used
for a long period time, store it
in a safe place with the power
cord unplugged.
• Using the phone in proximity
to receiving equipment (i.e.,
TV or radio) may cause
interference to the phone.
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