LG LGP659BK - Manuals

6 Important notice Before you start using the phone, please read this! 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 In order to make more memory avail...

7 2. Optimizing Battery Life You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you don’t need to run constantly 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 commu...

8 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. • To protect your phone and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources, such as Play Store. If some applications are not properly installed ...

10 7. Using a microSD Card Pictures, music and video files can be saved to external memory. Before saving these files to external memory, you need to insert a microSD card. If you have not inserted a microSD card, your items will be saved to internal memory. Warning! Do not remove the microSD card w...

11 TIP! To return to a recent application, press and hold the Home Key . The screen then displays a list of applications you have recently used. 10. Unlock the Screen Your screen will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using a data connection. To turn on your screen, press the Power/Lock...

12 Phone overview Earpiece Proximity Sensor Front-Facing Camera Lens Use to take a picture of yourself or to video chat on supported applications. Home Key • Returns to the Home screen from any screen. • Press and hold to view a list of the most recently used apps. Back Key • Returns to the previous...

14 Getting to know your phone Installing the Micro SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the Micro SIM card and battery: 1 Hold the phone on your hand fi rmly. With the other hand, lift the back cover using the fi ngertip cutout located...

15 4 Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place . Charging your phone A rechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your phone. A USB adapter, which is included with your phone, is used to charge the battery. Ask your local T-Mobile sales represen...

16 Getting to know your phone NOTE: Make sure the battery is installed before connecting the USB adapter. If the battery is not installed and the USB adapter is connected, the phone will not operate properly due to prolonged power cycling. Also, removing the battery with the USB adapter connected ma...

17 NOTE: • This device supports up to a 32GB microSD card. • The memory card is sold separately. 1 Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the microSD card. Remove the back cover. Fingertip cutout 2 Insert the microSD card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing upwards. Rem...

18 Getting to know your phone Warning! Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first. Otherwise, it may damage the microSD card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the microSD card may be corrupted. Formatting the microSD card Warning! All files stored on your microSD card are...

19 Your Home screen Touch Screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until ...

20 Your Home screen Home screen Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers. NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider. On your Home screen, you can view menu icons at the...

21 TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add and drag it to the desired location. TIP! Using folders You can add several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another one on a Home screen, and a folder will be crea...

22 Your Home screen System notifications Pending notifications Accessing notifications Swipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the bar that is at the bottom of the screen upwards. Quick Settings Use Quick Settings to easily toggle function s...

23 Notification icons on the Status Bar Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more. The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons liste...

25 On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text. Using the keypad & entering text Tap once to ca...

26 When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account: • Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen. OR • From the Home screen, tap...

27 Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’. Some access...

28 NOTE: • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance ma...

29 NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by the type of item you want to share (picture, video, contact, etc.). 3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device. Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings > Bluet...

30 Connecting to Networks and Devices Smartphone Mobile Hotspots You can also use your phone to provide a mobile broadband connection for up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection. To create a portable hotspot, tap Apps > Settings > Tethering & Networks > Mobile ...

31 NOTE: When your phone becomes a group owner it will consume more battery power than when it is a client. The Wi-Fi Direct connection does not provide Internet service. As a result, additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check data charges with your network pro...

34 Making a call 1 From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the keypad. 2 Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, tap Clear . 3 Tap Call to make a call. 4 To end a call, tap End . TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold . Calling your contacts 1 From the Home screen, ...

36 Calls Active Call Notification Ending a Call from the Status Bar 1 Touch and drag the Status Bar down to open the Notifi cations Panel. 2 Tap End call to end the currently active call. Viewing your call logs From the Home screen, tap Phone , then tap the Call logs tab. View a complete list of all ...

37 You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2 Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact name using the ...

38 To remove a contact from your favorites list 1 From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2 Tap the Favorites tab to view your favorite contacts. 3 Tap a contact to view its details. 4 Tap the gold star to the right of the contact ’s name. The star turns grey and the contact is rem...

39 Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Conversation view Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order and message threads so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversations. Sending a message 1 From the ...

40 Using smilies Liven up your messages using smilies. When writing a new message, tap the Menu Key , then tap Insert smiley . Changing your message settings Your phone’s message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences. • F...

41 Email You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange.Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need. Managing an email account The firs...

42 Composing and sending email To compose and send a message 1 While in the Email application, tap Write . 2 Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts. Separate multiple addresses using semicolons. 3 Tap Menu Key ...

43 To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front– facing camera lens. Voice shutter – To take a photo, say one of the following words: Cheese , Smile , Whisky , Kimchi or LG . Time ...

44 Using the advanced settings In the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. You can change the camera settings by scrolling through the list. After selecting the option, tap the Back Key . Touch if you want to change the viewfinder menu. Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a photo in...

45 Selects a shutter sound. Set the storage location for your pictures. Choose from Internal storage and SD card . TIP! • When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, color effect, timer and scene mode. Check these before you take your next photo. • The se...

47 Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode. Just tap the image preview in the bottom of the screen and your Gallery will be displayed. • To view more photos, scroll left or right. • To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen or place two fingers and spread them a...

48 To open the Camcorder application, tap Apps > Camcorder . Getting to know the viewfinder Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front- facing camera lens. Video size – Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording. Live effect – Live effect provides...

49 TIP! When recording a video, place two fingers on the screen and pinch to use the Zoom function. Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options. Touch if you want to change the viewfinder menu. Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the vide...

50 After recording a video A still image representing your video will appear on the screen if Auto review is set to On. Touch the image preview in the bottom right corner of the screen to view the video. The following options are available: Touch to share your video using the SmartShare function. To...

51 LG Unique Functions QuickMemo TM The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. Capture screens, draw on them, and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo. OR 1 Enter the QuickMemo screen by pressing both the Volume Keys for one second on the screen you want ...

52 3 Tap in the Edit menu and select to save the memo. To exit QuickMemo at any time, tap the Back Key . NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo. Do not use your fingernail. Using the QuickMemo options The following options are available when using QuickMemo. Touch to keep the current...

54 LG Unique Functions QSlide 2.0 TM The QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone’s display for easy multi- tasking. OR Tap to exit the QSlide function and return to full window. Slide to adjust transparency. Tap to exit the QSlide function. NOTE: The QSlide function can support up to two wi...

56 LG Unique Functions VuTalk Ues the VuTalk to create notebook cotents using real-time interactive handwriting and shared emotional conversations. NOTE: • Additional charges may be applied for data services when using VuTalk. • Connect a device preloaded available VuTalk feature to use VuTalk. • Du...

57 Using VuTalk 1 Open the Contacts app and tap to display only VuTalk users. 2 Tap the contact you want to connect to using VuTalk. 3 On the contact's details screen, tap . Contacts screen Detail contacts screen DisplayVuTalk user VuTalk user Connect with VuTalk 010-0000-0000 VuTalk confirmation sc...

59 Multimedia Gallery You can store multimedia files in internal or external memory for easy access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Gallery . You can manage and share all your im...

60 Viewing photo and video options When viewing a photo or video, tap the Menu Key and use the advanced editing options. Deleting images and videos Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete, then tap Delete . • When viewing a photo or vi...

61 Touch to pause video playback. Touch to resume video playback. Touch to go 10 seconds forward. Touch to go 10 seconds backward. Touch to manage the video volume. Touch to change the ratio of the video screen. Touch access QSlide and display the video in small window. Touch to share your video via...

63 Music Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Music . Add music files to your phone Start by transferring music files to your phone: • Transfer music using Media sync (MTP). • Download...

66 Utilities Setting your alarm 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Alarm/Clock > . 2 Set the desired alarm time. 3 Set Repeat , Snooze duration , Vibration , Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Auto app starter, Puzzle lock and Memo . 4 Touch Save . NOTE: To change alarm settings in the a...

67 6 If you wish to add a note to your event, touch the Description fi eld and enter the details. 7 If you wish to repeat the alarm, set REPEAT and set REMINDERS , if necessary. 8 Touch Save to save the event in the calendar. Lookout Security Lookout™ offers you mobile device security features that h...

68 T-Mobile TV This application lets you watch live TV and Video on Demand on your phone. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > T-Mobile TV . The T-Mobile Terms and Conditions page will be shown. 2 Tap Accept if you accept the Terms and Conditions. OR Tap Exit to close the application. 3 Tap any of ...

69 File Manager Options • : Allows you to create a new folder. • : Allows you to move files and folders to another folder. • : Allows you to delete files and folders. • : Allows you to search for files. Tap the Menu Key to access the following options. • Sort by: Allows you to sort files and folders...

70 Utilities Visual Voicemail The Visual Voicemail application allows users to view a list of people who left voicemail messages on your phone. You can listen to your message without being limited by the date. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Visual Voicemail . 2 A list of the voicemail message...

71 Task Manager You can manage your applications using Task Manager. You can easily check the number of applications that are currently running and shut down certain applications. To access Task Manager, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Task Manager . Task Manager Options • Touch St...

72 Utilities FileShare This feature allows you to share files from your phone. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > FileShare . 2 Choose the types of content you would like to share. Choose from Images , Videos , Music and Documents . 3 Tap Send fi le in the upper right corner of the s...

74 Utilities Restoring smartphone data NOTE: All files that are stored on your smart phone are deleted before the backup file is restored. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Backup > Restore . 2 On the Restore screen, select a backup fi le that contains the data you wish to restor...

75 NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Voice Search Use this application to search webpages using voice. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Voice Search . 2 Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one ...

76 The Web Browser Use this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services ...

77 Searching the web by voice Tap the web address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. NOTE: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Bookmarks • To bookmark the current webpage, tap the Menu Key > Save to b...

78 Viewing webpages Tap the web address field, enter a web address or search criteria, and tap on the keyboard. Opening a page • To go to a new page, tap > New tab . • To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down and tap the page to select it. Searching the web by voice Tap the address field...

79 Settings Access the Settings menu 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings . OR From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings . 2 Select a setting category and select an option. WIRELESS & NETWORKS < Airplane mode > Tap the Airplane mode switch to toggl...

82 Settings < Tethering & Networks >USB tethering - Allows you to set up the ability to share your phone’s mobile data connection using a USB connection. Mobile Hotspot - Allows you to share mobile network via Wi-Fi and you can configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings. Help - Help for USB...

85 Power saver - Manage the battery for the power saving items. < Apps > Use the Apps menu to view details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their data, and force them to stop. PERSONAL < Accounts & sync > Permits applications to synchronize data in the backgroun...

86 Settings Clear credentials – Remove all certificates. < Language & input > Use the Language & input settings to select the language for the text on your phone and to configure the on-screen keyboard, including words you've added to its dictionary. < Backup & reset >Backup ...

93 To check the phone-to-PC connection Once the devices have been connected, drag the Status Bar down to check the On-Screen Phone connection status. To disconnect your phone from your PC Click in the top left of the On-Screen Phone window. Alternatively, drag the Status Bar down and select On-Scree...

94 Phone software update Phone software update This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the latest version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service center. For more information on how to use this function, please visit: http://www.lg.com As the mobile...

97 Accessories These accessories are available for use with your phone. (Items described below may be optional and sold separately.) Travel adapter Data cable Connect your phone and PC. User Guide Learn more about your phone. Battery NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may ...

98 Technical data Ambient TemperaturesMax: +50°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min: -10°C Battery Standby and Talk Time Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, op...

99 Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when 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 Micro SIM error There is no Micro SIM card in the phone or i...

103 For Your Safety Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Wash hands after han...

104 • 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 products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program. Charger and Adapter Safety • The charger an...

105 • Do not use or leave the battery under the blazing sun or in heated car by sunshine. The battery may generate heat, smoke or flame. And also, it might cause the deterioration of battery’s characteristics or cycle life. • The battery pack has protection circuit to avoid the danger. Do not use ne...

107 General Notice • An emergency call can be made only within a service 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 ...

108 For Your Safety Part 15.19 statement This device complies with part 15 of 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 causes undesired o...

109 bodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. Bodily Contact During Operation This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.39 inches (1 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum sep...

110 For Your Safety In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and procedures for wireless phones. The FDA issued a website publication on health issues related to cell phone usage where it states, “The scientific com...

111 value. This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call, depending on factors such as proximity to a cell site, the proximity of the phone to the body while in use, and the use of hands-free devices. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certifie...

112 For Your Safety RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit.” Also, if you use your wireless phone while i...

114 For Your Safety American National Standards Institute 1819 L Street, N.W., 6th FloorWashington, D.C. 20036Telephone: (202) 293-8020http://www.ansi.org National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800Bethesda, MD 20814-3095Telephone: (301) 657-2652 http://...

117 Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere...

124 For Your Safety pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies ...

125 HAC statement This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different...

Limited Warranty Statement 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:(1) The limited warranty for the product ext...