LG P999DW Users manual

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User Guide

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Part 15.21 statement

"Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment. “

Part 15.105 statement

This equipment has been tested and found 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 protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Part 15 Class B Compliance

This device and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.

(2)This device & its accessories must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Body-worn Operation

This device has been tested for typical body-worn operations

with the distance of 0.79inches (2.0cm) for a normal operation from the user's body.

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance

of 0.79inches(2.0cm) must be maintained from the user's body.

For example, this device must be maintained from the user's body with

an appropriatebelt-clip accessory.[More than 0.79inches(2.0cm)]

Additionally, Belt clips, holsters & other body-worn accessories may not contain

metallic components.

Understanding Your Phone

To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power/ Lock Key for 3 seconds. To turn off the phone, press the Power/Lock Key for 3 seconds and touch Power off. Then touch OK to confirm.

Front View

Power/Lock

Key

1 Proximity

Earpiece

Sensor

7 Touchscreen

Application

Launcher icon

Phone icon

9 Search Key

Menu Key

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.

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WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionalities. Do not cover on the LCD’s proximity sensor with a protective film. This can cause the sensor to malfunction.

2.Phone icon accesses Dialer, Call log, Contacts, and Favorites.

3.Menu Key opens a context menu with options that affect the current screen of an application.

TIP: Press Menu Key whenever you touch an application to check what options are available.

4.Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you’re already viewing one of the Home screen extension panes, it navigates you to the central Home screen pane. Press and hold to view the most recently used applications.

5.Power/Lock Key locks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone options 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.

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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 by voice.

10.Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display items such as menus and dialog boxes.

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Rear View

1 3.5mm

Headset Jack

2 Camera Lens

3 Volume

Keys

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 videos. Keep clean for optimal performance.

3.Volume Keys allow you to adjust the ringer, media volumes and the in-call volume during a call.

Understanding Your Phone

4.Back Cover encloses the battery compartment.

5.Microphone transmits your voice to the other caller and to Voice-activated functions.

6.Accessory/Charger Port allows you to connect the phone charger, USB cable, or other compatible accessories.

Tip! The LG-P999 does not support Video call.

Tip! If the LG-P999 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 you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery:

1.Hold the phone with both hands and use the fingernail cutout at the top of the phone to pull open the battery cover (as shown below).

2.Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.

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Understanding Your 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.

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Charging your Phone

Your LG-P999 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 charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.

1.Connect the wall adapter and USB cable as shown. The LG logo on the USB cable should face toward you.

Understanding Your Phone

2.Gently uncover the Accessory/Charger port, then plug one end of the USB cable into the phone’s charger port and the other end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.

Battery temperature protection

Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the phone will automatically turn off.

Battery 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.

NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. The LG-P999 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

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to have the necessary USB drivers installed on your PC first. Connect one end of the USB cable to the charger port on your phone and connect the other end to a USB port on your PC. It is best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop PC.

The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.

NOTES:

•Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus-powered USB hub.

•The LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www. lgmobilephones.com Click Mobile Support Select the Carrier(T-Mobile)

Select the Model Click USB Cable Driver to download.

Turning the Phone On and Off

Turning the phone on

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for a couple of seconds.

Turning the phone off

	1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key	until
	the pop-up menu appears.
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Understanding Your Phone

2.Touch Power Off 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-P999 supports up to a 32 GB memory card.

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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 the slot protection down to close it.

Understanding Your Phone

3.Slide the slot protection downwards to lock it and replace the battery cover.

WARNING: Do not insert or remove the 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.

Formatting the memory card

Your memory card may already be formatted. 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.

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4.Touch Unmount SD Card and OK to confirm.

5.Touch Format SD card, then confirm your choice.

6.If you set the pattern lock, enter the pattern lock and select Erase Everything. The card will then be formatted and ready to use.

NOTE: If there 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 Settings SD card & phone storage Format SD Card.

Understanding Your Phone

Notifications panel

The Notifications panel runs across the top of your screen.

Touch and slide the Notifications panel down with your finger or from the Home screen, press the Menu Key and select Notifications. Here, you can check and manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS status as well as other notifications.

Wi-Fi Bluetooth GPS	3G	Ring
	connection

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’re likely to see in the Status bar.

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[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

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Icon Description

Bluetooth is on

Connected to a Bluetooth device

System warning

Alarm is 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

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Your Home screen

Getting to Know the Home Screen

The Home screen 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, folder, etc.) to open and use it.

Quick Icons

Provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.

Applications Launcher Icon

Touch to open the Launch screen to view installed applications.

Your Home screen

Quick Icons

On the home screen, the Quick Icons are 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 of the screen to access Call log, Contacts and Favorites.

: opens the Launch screen which displays phone options and applications.

: opens the Messaging application.

To return to the Home screen

Press the Home Key at any time, from any application.

To view other Home screen panels

Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The Home screen spans five panels, allowing more space for icons, widgets, shortcuts, etc.

Location Indicator

The dots indicate which Home screen pane you are viewing.

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Touch screen tips

Here are some tips on how to navigate around your phone.

Touch - To choose a menu/option or open an application, touch it.

Touch and hold - To open an options menu or grab an object you want to move, touch and hold it. Drag - To scroll through a list or move slowly, drag across the touch screen.

Flick - To scroll through a list or move quickly, flick across the touch screen (drag quickly and release). Swiping - Swiping means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally on the screen to move the area of focus or to scroll through a list. For example: slide your finger left or right on the Home screen to scroll among the five 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.

Your Home screen

Notes:

•To select an item, touch the icon.

•Do not to press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch.

•Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to touch any other keys.

Lock your phone

When you are not using your LG-P999, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your phone. This helps prevent accidental presses and saves battery power. Also, if you do not use the phone for a while, the Home screen or current screen you are viewing, is replaced with the lock screen to conserve 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)

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Setting an unlock pattern: You can draw your own unlock pattern 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-P999 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen. Drag the unlock icon from left to right to unlock the screen.

Your Home screen

Silent Mode

From the Notifications panel, touch the icon to set Silent Mode (the icon is displayed if the Vibrate menu is set to Never or Only when not in Silent mode; otherwise, the icon is displayed). If you don't have an unlock 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.

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Home screen

Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view your Home screen panels.

You can also 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 Home screen, you can view quick keys at the bottom of the screen. The quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.

Touch the Application Launcher icon at the bottom of the screen to view all your installed applications.

Applications: How to View, Open and Switch

All of the applications on your phone, including any applications that you downloaded and installed from Android MarketTM or other sources, are grouped together on one Launch screen that you access from your Home screen. If you have more applications than can fit on the Launch screen, you can slide the screen up or down to view more.

Your Home screen

Getting 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.

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Overview

Home screen

Touch to open the Launch screen

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

Your Home screen

Opening and Closing the Launch screen

Opening the Launch screen

With your LG-P999, it’s easy to access the Launch screen no matter what feature you’re currently using. Simply press the Home key , then touch the

Application Launcher icon .

Closing the Launch screen

To manually close the Launch screen, press the Home Key .

NOTE: The Launch screen closes automatically when you touch an icon to open its application. Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also closes the Launch screen automatically.

Customizing the Launch Screen

The items on the Launch screen 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.

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