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User Guide

LG-P990

P/N : MFL67121818 (1.1)

www.lg.com

ENGLISH

Bluetooth QD ID B017628

Wi-Fi

(WLAN)

This equipment may be operated in all

European countries.

The WLAN can be operated in the EU

without restriction indoors, but cannot be

operated outdoors in France, Russia and

Ukraine.

Some of contents of this manual

may not apply to your phone

depending on your phone’s

software or your service provider.

This handset is not recommended

for the visually impaired because of

its touch-screen keypad.

LG logo are registered trademarks

of LG Group and its related entities.

All other trademarks are the

property of their respective owners.

Google™, Google Maps™,

Gmail™, YouTube™, Google

Talk™ and Android Market™ are

trademarks of Google, Inc.

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LG-P990

LG-P990 User Guide

- English

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Contents

Guidelines for safe and efﬁ cient

use ..............................................6

Important notice .......................16

1. Phone memory .....................16

2. Optimising battery life ...........16

3. Installing an open source OS .17

4. Using unlock pattern .............18

5. Using hard reset ...................19

6. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks 19

7. Opening and switching

applications..........................20

8. Installing the LG PC suite on

your PC ................................21

9. Connecting your phone to a

computer via USB .................22

10. Unlock screen when using

data connection .................24

11. Do not connect your phone

when you power on/off your

PC ....................................24

12. Hold your phone upright .....24

13. If the screen freezes ...........24

Getting to know your phone .....25

Installing the SIM card

and battery ..............................27

Charging your phone ................28

Installing the memory card .......29

Formatting the memory card.....30

Your Home screen ....................31

Touch-screen tips ..................... 31

Lock your phone ......................31

Unlock screen ..........................32

Home .....................................32

Setting the number of home

screens ...................................33

Adding widgets to your home

screen .....................................33

Getting back to a recently used

application ............................... 34

Home preview function .............34

Capturing the screen ................34

Notiﬁ cation drawer ...................34

Viewing the status bar ..............35

Onscreen keyboard ..................37

Entering accented letters ..........37

Google Account Set-up ............38

Creating your Google account ...38

Signing in to your Google

account ...................................38

Calls/Contacts ..........................40

Making a voice call ...................40

Making a video call ..................40

Calling your contacts ................41

Answering and rejecting a call ..41

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Adjusting call volume................41

Making a second call ................41

Viewing your call logs ...............42

Call settings .............................42

Contacts ..................................43

Searching for a contact ............44

Adding a new contact ...............44

Favourite contacts ....................44

Messaging/E-mail .................... 45

Messaging ............................... 45

Sending a message ..................45

Changing your message

settings....................................46

Opening your email and email

accounts screen .......................46

Composing and sending email ..47

Working with account folders ....48

Adding and editing email

accounts ..................................49

Social networking ....................50

Adding your account to your

phone ...................................... 50

Viewing and updating

your status ..............................51

Removing accounts on

your phone ..............................51

Camera ..................................... 52

Getting to know the viewﬁ nder .. 52

Taking a quick photo ...............53

Once you’ve taken the photo ....53

Using the advanced settings ..... 54

Using the focus mode ...............56

Viewing your saved photos .......56

Video camera ........................... 57

Getting to know the viewﬁ nder .. 57

Shooting a quick video .............58

After shooting a video ...............58

Using the advanced settings ..... 59

Watching your saved videos ......60

Adjusting the volume when

viewing a video ........................60

Multimedia ...............................61

Gallery ..................................... 61

To change how the contents

of an album are displayed .........61

Using SmartShare ....................61

Music ......................................62

Playing a song .........................62

Using the radio .........................63

Searching for stations ...............64

Listening to the radio ................64

Transferring ﬁ les using

USB mass storage devices .......64

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How to save music/video

ﬁ les to your phone ....................65

How to move contacts from your

old phone to your current phone 66

How to send data from

your phone via Bluetooth ..........66

Google applications ..................68

Google Maps™ .......................68

Market™ ................................68

Gmail™ ..................................68

Google Talk™ ..........................69

Google Search .........................69

YouTube™ ..............................70

Utilities .....................................71

Setting your alarm ....................71

Using your calculator ................71

Adding an event to

your calendar ...........................71

Home Time Zone ......................72

Voice recorder ..........................72

Recording a sound or voice .......72

Sending the voice recording ......73

The Web ....................................74

Browser ................................... 74

Using options ...........................74

Settings ....................................75

Wireless & networks ................. 75

Sound ......................................76

Display ...................................77

Gesture ....................................78

Location & security ..................78

Applications .............................79

Accounts & sync .....................80

Privacy.....................................80

SD card & phone storage..........81

Language & keyboard ..............81

Voice input & output .................81

Accessibility ............................. 83

HDMI ....................................... 83

Date & time .............................84

About phone ............................84

Wi-Fi .......................................84

Turn on Wi-Fi ...........................84

To connect to Wi-Fi ..................84

Sharing your phone’s data

connection ............................... 85

USB tethering & portable Wi-Fi

hotspot settings .......................86

To share your phone’s data

connection via USB ..................86

USB tethering and data sharing 87

To share your phone’s data

connection as a portable Wi-Fi

hotspot ....................................87

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To rename or secure your

portable hotspot .......................88

How to use On-Screen Phone ...89

On-Screen Phone icons ............89

On-Screen Phone features .......89

How to install On-Screen Phone

on your PC ...............................90

How to connect your mobile

phone to your PC .....................90

To check the phone to PC

connection .............................. 91

To disconnect your phone from

your PC....................................92

Phone Software update ............92

Copyrights and trademarks .....94

Accessories .............................. 96

Technical data .......................... 97

Troubleshooting ........................98

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Please read these simple guidelines.

Not following these guidelines may

be dangerous or illegal.

Exposure to radio

frequency energy

THIS DEVICE MEETS

INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR

EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES

Your mobile device is a radio

transmitter and receiver. It is

designed and manufactured not to

exceed the limits for exposure to

radio frequency (RF) recommended

by international guidelines

(ICNIRP). These limits are part of

comprehensive guidelines and

establish permitted levels of RF

energy for the general population.

The guidelines were developed by

independent scientific organisations

through periodic and thorough

evaluation of scientific studies. The

guidelines include a substantial

safety margin designed to assure

the safety of all persons, regardless

of age or health.

The exposure standard for

mobile devices employs a unit

of measurement known as the

Specific Absorption Rate, or

SAR. The SAR limit stated in the

international guidelines is 2.0 W/

kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted

using standard operating positions

with the device transmitting at its

highest certified power level in all

tested frequency bands. Although

the SAR is determined at the

highest certified power level, the

actual SAR of the device while

operating can be well below the

maximum value. This is because

the device is designed to operate

at multiple power levels so as to

use only the power required to

reach the network. In general, the

closer you are to a base station,

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the lower the power output of the

device.

Before a phone model is available

for sale to the public, compliance

with the European R&TTE

directive must be shown. This

directive includes as one essential

requirement the protection of the

health and the safety for the user

and any other person.

The highest SAR value for this

device when tested for use at the

ear is 0.545 W/kg.

This device meets RF exposure

guidelines when used either in the

normal use position against the

ear or when positioned at least

1.5 cm away from the body. When

a carry case, belt clip or holder

is used for body-worn operation,

it should not contain metal and

should position the product at

least 1.5 cm away from your body.

In order to transmit data files or

messages, this device requires a

quality connection to the network.

In some cases, transmission of

data files or messages may be

delayed until such a connection

is available. Ensure the above

separation distance instructions

are followed until the transmission

is completed.

The highest SAR value for this

device when tested for use at the

body is 0.897 W/kg.

* The SAR limit for mobile

devices used by the public is 2.0

watts/ kilogram (W/kg) averaged

over ten grams of body tissue.

The guidelines incorporate a

substantial margin of safety to give

additional protection for the public

and to account for any variations

in measurements.

SAR values may vary depending

on national reporting requirements

and the network band.

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FCC SAR information

Your mobile device is also

designed to meet the

requirements for exposure to radio

waves established by the Federal

Communications Commission

(USA) and Industry Canada.

These requirements set a SAR

limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1

gram of tissue. The highest SAR

value reported under this standard

during product certifi cation for use

at the ear is 0.27 W/kg and when

properly worn on the body is 0.62

W/kg.

Additionally, this device was tested

for typical body-worn operations

with the back of the phone kept

2cm (0.79 inches) between the

users body and the back of the

phone.

To comply with FCC RF exposure

requirements, a minimum

separation distance of 2cm (0.79

inches) must be maintained

between the user’s body and the

back of the phone.

* FCC Notice & Caution

Notice!

This device complies with part

15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and

(2)

this device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Caution!

Change or Modifications that are

not specifically approved by the

manufacturer could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

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Product care and

maintenance

WARNING

Only use batteries, chargers

and accessories approved

for use with this particular

phone model. The use of any

other types may invalidate any

approval or warranty applying

to the phone and may be

dangerous.

Do not disassemble this unit. Take

it to a qualified service technician

when repair work is required.

Repairs under warranty, at

LG’s discretion, may include

replacement parts or boards that

are either new or reconditioned,

provided that they have

functionality equal to that of the

parts being replaced.

Keep away from electrical

appliances such as TVs, radios,

and personal computers.

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The unit should be kept away

from heat sources such as

radiators or cookers.

Do not drop.

Do not subject this unit to

mechanical vibration or shock.

Switch off the phone in any

area where you are required

to by special regulations. For

example, do not use your phone

in hospitals as it may affect

sensitive medical equipment.

Do not handle the phone with

wet hands while it is being

charged. It may cause an

electric shock and can seriously

damage your phone.

Do not charge a handset near

flammable material as the

handset can become hot and

create a fire hazard.

Use a dry cloth to clean the

exterior of the unit (do not use

solvents such as benzene,

thinner or alcohol).

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Do not charge the phone when it

is on soft furnishings.

The phone should be charged in

a well ventilated area.

Do not subject this unit to

excessive smoke or dust.

Do not keep the phone next to

credit cards or transport tickets; it

can affect the information on the

magnetic strips.

Do not tap the screen with a

sharp object as it may damage

the phone.

Do not expose the phone to

liquid, moisture or humidity.

Use the accessories like

earphones cautiously. Do not

touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Do not use the phone or

accessories in places with

high humidity such as pools,

greenhouses, solariums or

tropical environments, it may

cause damage to the phone and

invalidation of warranty.

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Your phone is an electronic

device that generates heat

during normal operation.

Extremely prolonged, direct

skin contact in the absence

of adequate ventilation may

result in discomfort or minor

burns. Therefore, use care when

handling your phone during or

immediately after operation.

Efficient phone operation

Electronic and medical devices

All mobile phones may receive

interference, which could affect

performance.

Do not use your mobile phone

near medical equipment without

requesting permission. Please

consult your doctor to determine

if operation of your phone may

interfere with the operation of

your medical device.

Some hearing aids might be

disturbed by mobile phones.

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Minor interference may affect

TVs, radios, PCs, etc.

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers

recommend that a minimum

separation of 15cm be maintained

between a mobile phone and

a pacemaker to avoid potential

interference with the pacemaker.

To achieve this use the phone

on the opposite ear to your

pacemaker and do not carry it in a

breast pocket.

Hospitals

Switch off your wireless device

when requested to do so in

hospitals, clinics or health care

facilities. These requests are

designed to prevent possible

interference with sensitive medical

equipment.

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Road safety

Check the laws and regulations on

the use of mobile phones in the

area when you drive.

Do not use a hand-held phone

while driving.

Give full attention to driving.

Use a hands-free kit, if available.

Pull off the road and park before

making or answering a call if

driving conditions require you

to do so.

RF energy may affect some

electronic systems in your

vehicle such as car stereos and

safety equipment.

If your vehicle is equipped with

an air bag, do not obstruct with

installed or portable wireless

equipment. It can cause

the air bag to fail or cause

serious injury due to improper

performance.

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If you are listening to music while

out and about, please ensure that

the volume is at a reasonable

level so that you are aware of

your surroundings. This is of

particular importance when near

roads.

Avoid damage to your

hearing

Damage to your hearing can

occur if you are exposed to loud

sounds for long periods of time.

We therefore recommend that you

do not turn the handset on or off

close to your ear.

We also recommend that music

and call volumes are set to a

reasonable level.

NOTE: Excessive sound

pressure from earphones can

cause hearing loss.

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Glass Parts

Some parts of your mobile device

are made of glass. This glass

could break if your mobile device

is dropped on a hard surface or

receives a substantial impact. If

the glass breaks, do not touch or

attempt to remove. Stop using your

mobile device until the glass is

replaced by an authorised service

provider.

Blasting area

Do not use the phone where

blasting is in progress. Observe

restrictions, and follow any

regulations or rules.

Potentially explosive

atmospheres

Do not use your phone at a

refuelling point.

Do not use near fuel or

chemicals.

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Do not transport or store

flammable gas, liquid or

explosives in the same

compartment of your vehicle

as your mobile phone or

accessories.

In aircraft

Wireless devices can cause

interference in aircraft.

Turn your mobile phone off

before boarding any aircraft.

Do not use it on the ground

without permission from the crew.

Children

Keep the phone in a safe place

out of the reach of small children.

It includes small parts which

may cause a choking hazard if

detached.

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Emergency calls

Emergency calls may not be

available on all mobile networks.

Therefore you should never depend

solely on your phone for emergency

calls. Check with your local service

provider.

Battery information and care

You do not need to completely

discharge the battery before

recharging. Unlike other battery

systems, there is no memory

effect that could compromise

the battery’s performance.

Use only LG batteries and

chargers. LG chargers are

designed to maximise battery

life.

Do not disassemble or

shortcircuit the battery pack.

Keep the metal contacts of the

battery pack clean.

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Replace the battery when it

no longer provides acceptable

performance. The battery pack

may be recharged hundreds of

times before it needs replacing.

Recharge the battery if it has

not been used for a long time to

maximise usability.

Do not expose the battery

charger to direct sunlight or use

it in high humidity, such as in

the bathroom.

Do not leave the battery in hot

or cold places, as this may

deteriorate battery performance.

There is risk of explosion if

the battery is replaced with an

incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s

instructions. Please recycle when

possible. Do not dispose as

household waste.

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If you need to replace the

battery, take it to your nearest

authorised LG Electronics

service point or dealer for

assistance.

Always unplug the charger

from the wall socket after the

phone is fully charged to save

unnecessary power consumption

of the charger.

Actual battery life will depend on

network configuration, product

settings, usage patterns, battery

and environmental conditions.

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Disposal of your old appliance

1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a

product it means the product is covered by the European Directive

2002/96/EC.

2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of

separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection

facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

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The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance,

please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop

where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators

1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to batteries/

accumulators of your product it means they are covered by the

European Directive 2006/66/EC.

2 This symbol may be combined with chemical symbols for

mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd) or lead(Pb) if the battery contains more

than 0.0005% of mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of lead.

3

All batteries/accumulators should be disposed separately from the

municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed

by the government or the local authorities.

4 The correct disposal of your old batteries/accumulators will help to

prevent potential negative consequences for the environment, animal

and human health.

5 For more detailed information about disposal of your old batteries/

accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service

or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Important notice

Please check to see if any

problems you have encountered

with your phone are described

in this section, before taking the

phone in for service or calling a

service representative.

1. Phone memory

When available space on your

phone memory is less than 2%,

your phone can not receive new

messages. You will need to check

your phone memory and delete

some data, such as applications or

messages to make more memory

available.

To manage the application:

On the home screen, touch

Applications tab

and

select Settings > Applications

> Manage applications.

When all applications appear,

scroll and select the application

you want to uninstall.

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Tap Uninstall and touch OK

to uninstall application you

desired.

2. Optimising battery life

You can extend your battery's

life between charges by turning

off features that you don't

need constantly running in the

background. You can also monitor

how applications and system

resources consume battery power.

To extend the life of your

battery:

Turn off radio communications

that you aren't using. If you

aren't using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or

GPS, turn them off.

Turn down screen brightness

and set a shorter screen

timeout.

Turn off automatic syncing for

Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and

other applications.

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Some applications you have

downloaded may cause your

battery’s life to be reduced.

To check the battery charge

level:

On the home screen, touch

Applications tab

and

select Settings > About

phone > Status.

The battery status (charging,

discharging) and level (as a

percentage of fully charged)

are displayed at the top of the

screen.

To monitor and control what

uses the battery:

On the home screen, touch

Applications tab

and

select Settings > About

phone > Battery use.

The top of the screen displays

battery usage time. This is

either how long since your

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phone was last connected to a

power source or if connected

to a power source, how long

since your phone was last run

on battery power. The body of

the screen lists applications or

services using battery power

from greatest amount to least.

3. Installing an open

source OS

If you install an open source

OS on your phone, and you do

not use the OS provided by the

manufacturer, this may cause your

phone to malfunction.

WARNING

If you install and use an OS other

than the one provided by the

manufacturer, your phone is no

longer covered by the warranty.

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WARNING

To protect your phone and

personal data, only download

applications from trusted

sources, such as Market. If

some applications are not

properly installed on your

phone, your phone may not

work properly or serious error

may occurred. You will need

to uninstall these applications

and all of their data and settings

from the phone.

4. Using unlock pattern

Set unlock pattern to secure your

phone. Opens a set of screens

that guide you through drawing a

screen unlock pattern.

You can draw your own unlock

pattern by connecting four or

more dots.

If you set a pattern, the phone

screen will lock. To unlock the

phone, draw the pattern you have

set on the screen.

Caution: You need to create your

Google account first before you set

an unlock pattern.

WARNING

Precautions to take when

using the Pattern Lock

It is very important that you

remember the unlock pattern

you set. You will not be able

to access your phone, untill

you use correct PIN. You

have ﬁ ve chances to enter

your unlock pattern, PIN or

password. If you have used

all ﬁ ve chances, you can try

again after 30 seconds.

If you can’t recall your unlock

pattern, PIN or password:

If you have tried to log on to your

Google account on the phone

and failed to use correct pattern

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