Page 3 - User Guide; Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and
Some of the contents of this manual may not apply • to your device depending on your device’s software or your service provider.This handset is not recommended for the visually • impaired because of its touch-screen keypad.Copyright ©2011 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights • reserved. LG and the LG log...
Page 4 - You can also access Help information on your; SERVICE ACTIVATION
2 LG-V909 | User Guide If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your landline and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. You will need the following information when activating service: Service Agree...
Page 5 - Connecting to Networks; Contents
3 OVERVIEW ............................................. 2 SERVICE ACTIVATION .......................... 2 FOR YOUR SAFETY ............................... 6 Understanding your device ..................16 Before you using the device, please read this! .. 16 To optimize Battery Life .....................
Page 8 - Use and Care of the Device; FOR YOUR SAFETY
6 LG-V909 | User Guide WARNING: Failure to follow the below safety instructions could result in injury or damage to the device or other property. BEFORE USING YOUR DEVICE, PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BELOW AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE. FOR DETAILED OPERATING...
Page 9 - Warning About Seizures and Blackouts
7 Unplug the charger in the event of any of the following: (1) during lightning storms ; (2) the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed; (3) the adapter case is damaged; or (4) the charger or device has become exposed to liquid . LG is not responsible for, nor shall your warranty cover, damage to y...
Page 10 - Driving Safety
8 LG-V909 | User Guide • Children under the age of 5 must not view 3D content on the device. Viewing 3D content may affect their vision development. Warning for photosensitization seizure. • Photosensitization seizures are seizures that are triggered by visual stimuli that form patterns in time or s...
Page 12 - Children’s Safety
10 LG-V909 | User Guide use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds and Bluetooth® or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to n...
Page 16 - RF Interference
14 LG-V909 | User Guide Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/ RF Interference Electronic Devices. Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. H...
Page 18 - Understanding your device; Before you using the device, please read this!
16 LG-V909 | User Guide To optimize 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: ...
Page 19 - To assure optimal device performance:; To transfer files to a computer using USB:; Before installing an open source application
17 To assure optimal device performance: Ensure the back cover is attached to your device • while sending and receiving using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Since Wi-Fi and Bluetooth internal antenna is attached to the back cover, separation of the back cover may reduce the antenna performance. Avoid holding t...
Page 20 - Device components
18 LG-V909 | User Guide Device components WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the device or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionalities.
Page 22 - Inserting SIM card; Charging your battery
20 LG-V909 | User Guide Inserting SIM card Before you can start exploring your new device, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card: Press and slide the back cover upwards with 1. both hands (see image below).Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot until 2. it clicks into place. Make sure ...
Page 24 - Secure your lock screen; To set an Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password; Using HDMI; Your tablet supports:
22 LG-V909 | User Guide Secure your lock screen You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to access your data, buy applications, etc. To set an Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password for the first time: Settings • > Location & security > Configure lock screen > Pattern, PIN, or ...
Page 25 - Setting up your Google account; Adding additional accounts; Google account set up
23 When you first turn on your tablet, you have the opportunity to activate your mobile data service, to sign into your Google Account, and to decide how you want to use some Google services. Setting up your Google account Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set up screen. OR Touch a Google...
Page 26 - Your home screen and basics; Using the Navigation buttons
24 LG-V909 | User Guide Your home screen and basics To navigate your 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 set a wallpaper.The Home screen is ...
Page 27 - Customizing the Home screen; To move an item on the Home screen
25 Customizing the Home screen You can personalize your Home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any Home screen panel. You can also change the wallpaper. To move an item on the Home screen Touch and hold the item on your Home screen. 1. Drag the item to a new ...
Page 28 - Using the Multi-tasking functions; Opening and Switching Applications
26 LG-V909 | User Guide Changing the Home screen wallpaper Touch 1. , then Wallpapers . Select an image from 2. Gallery , Live Wallpapers , or Wallpapers . Touch the wallpaper, then 3. Set wallpaper (if necessary). If the wallpaper needs to be cropped, crop it and touch OK . Adding More You can add ...
Page 30 - Touch screen tips
28 LG-V909 | User Guide Work with Quick Settings If you tap on Status Detail panel, you can open the Quick Settings to view and control the most common settings for your tablet.The following icons are displayed on the Quick Settings : Enables and disables Airplane Mode. Directs you to the Wireless &...
Page 32 - Turn on Wi-Fi and connect to a network; Connecting to Networks and Devices
30 LG-V909 | User Guide Wi-Fi Networks With Wi-Fi , you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point. You can enjoy wireless Internet with Wi-Fi without extra charges. Once the Wi-Fi setting is ON , a list of active and in-range Wi-Fi networks is displayed. You...
Page 33 - Bluetooth; Turn on Bluetooth
31 When your device is sharing its data connection, an icon appears in the Status Bar and as an ongoing notification in the Notifications Panel. USB tethering is active Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activeBoth USB tethering and Portable Wi-Fi hotspot are active Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wirel...
Page 34 - Connecting to a computer via USB; To connect as a removable storage device:
32 LG-V909 | User Guide Connecting to a computer via USB You can connect your device to a computer with a USB cable, to transfer music, pictures, and other files between your tablet and the computer. Using Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), you can manage contents on your tablet storage. NOTE: Before us...
Page 35 - To Synchronize with Windows Media Player:
33 To Synchronize with Windows Media Player: Connect your device to a computer using the 1. supplied USB cable.When connected, a pop-up window will appear 2. on the PC.Open Windows Media Player. 3. Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up 4. window (if necessary).Select 5. Sync tab on Windows ...
Page 36 - Maps
34 LG-V909 | User Guide You can find your current location, view real-time traffic conditions and get detailed directions. You can search on a street map or a satellite image to locate an address or a landmark. To open the Maps application Apps • > Maps Icon Description Search – You can search a ...
Page 37 - Finding your friends with Latitude
35 Finding your friends with Latitude Google Latitude lets you and your friends view each others’ locations on maps and share status messages with each other. Your location is not shared automatically. You must join Latitude and then invite your friends to view your location, or accept invitations f...
Page 38 - Market
36 LG-V909 | User Guide Android Market™ lets you download useful applications and games. If you install applications and games from Android Market™, they appear in the menu. You can check the downloaded application by touching the My apps tab. To open the Market application Apps • > Market Downlo...
Page 39 - Google TalkTM
37 This application lets you chat with other people who also use Google Talk™. You remain signed in, even when you’re using other applications, until you deliberately sign out. Managing Your Friends List Your Google Talk™ Friends list contains the friends you’ve invited to become friends or whose in...
Page 40 - Books
38 LG-V909 | User Guide Use Books to read eBooks you purchase or download for free from the web-based Google Books service. To shop for books: Apps 1. > Books > Shop You will be connected to 2. Market where you can search for books. To read books: Apps > Book > Select a book from the lib...
Page 41 - To open the Email application; Adding an account; To add other email accounts:; Opening inbox; Email
39 Enjoy user-friendly Email environment with your device. You can add multiple Email accounts using POP3, IMAP and Exchange ActiveSync. To open the Email application Apps • > Email Adding an account The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help you set up an email a...
Page 42 - To open the Gmail application
40 LG-V909 | User Guide Remove an email account Apps • > Email > > Account settings > Remove account Gmail™ Gmail™ is configured when you first set up your device. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail™ on your device is automatically synchronized with your Gmail™ account on ...
Page 43 - To open the Contact application; Adding a new contact; Once you find a contact, you can use the; Importing and Exporting contacts to; Contacts
41 You can add contacts on your device and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. To open the Contact application Apps • > Contacts Adding a new contact Touch 1. Apps > Contacts . Touch 2. to create a new contact. Choose the a...
Page 44 - Sharing contacts via Bluetooth
42 LG-V909 | User Guide To export your contacts: Apps 1. > Contacts Select a contact you want to export. 2. Touch 3. > Import/Export > Export to USB storage then OK . To import your contact: Apps 1. > Contacts Touch 2. > Import/Export > Import from USB storage . You can import one ...
Page 45 - Camera; Getting to know your camera view finder; Photos and videos
43 Camera Getting to know your camera view finder Taking a photo Apps 1. > Camera Holding the device, point the lens towards the 2. subject you want to photograph.Touch the 3. Capture button lightly and a focus box will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen. (A focus box appears only on t...
Page 46 - Tagging location information to your photo; Video Camera; Getting to know your video camera view
44 LG-V909 | User Guide Tagging location information to your photo Activate to use your device’s location-based services. Take pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you upload tagged pictures to a blog that supports geotagged photographs, you can see the pictures displayed on ...
Page 47 - Gallery; Viewing your albums
45 Gallery Open the Gallery application to view albums of your pictures and videos. You can store multimedia files to your memory and have easy access to all your image and video files. To open the Gallery application Apps • > Gallery Viewing your albums • returns to the main Gallery screen at an...
Page 48 - D Camcorder and 3D Player; Getting to know your 3D Camcorder view
46 LG-V909 | User Guide Sharing a picture Touch a picture to view the available menus, 1. then touch . In the menu that opens, touch the application 2. you would like to use to share the selected pictures. Enter the necessary information, if needed, and send it. Deleting files You can delete the ent...
Page 50 - Calendar; Viewing your calendar; Clock; Setting an alarm; Calculator; To open and use the calculator; Utilities
48 LG-V909 | User Guide Calendar Calendar makes it easy to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. To open the Calendar application Apps • > Calendar When you first set up your device, you configured it to use an existing Google account or you created a new account. The first time y...
Page 51 - To open the Music application; Viewing your music library; Music
49 The Music application plays audio files that are stored on your device’s memory. Copy audio files from your computer onto the memory before you open the Music application. To open the Music application Apps • > Music Viewing your music library The Music application searches the memory for musi...
Page 52 - Opening webpages; While browsing the web page, use the; Opening multiple pages; Browser
50 LG-V909 | User Guide Browser gives you a fast, full color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, and much more, right on your tablet device. Wherever you are and whatever you’re into. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data...
Page 53 - Screen; Settings
51 The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your device. Some of functions are detailed on another chapter. Apps • > Settings Wireless & networks Allows you to manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. You can also set Mobile networks and Airplane mode...
Page 54 - Applications
52 LG-V909 | User Guide Use GPS satellites – If you check Enable GPS satellites , your device will be determine your location to street-level accuracy. Use location for Google search – Checkmark to allow Google search to use your location for improved results. Configure screen lock – Set an unlock p...
Page 55 - Privacy
53 Storage use – Allows you to view the storage amount used by applications. Battery use – Allows you to view what applications have been using the battery. Unknown Sources – Permits installation of applications that you obtain from websites, email, or other locations other than Android Market™. Dev...
Page 56 - Voice recognizer settings:
54 LG-V909 | User Guide Language & input Language settings: Select the language for the text on your tablet and configure the on-screen keyboard, including words that you have added to its dictionary. Voice recognizer settings: Language – Select a language for the Google voice recognition. SafeS...
Page 57 - Accessibility; About tablet
55 Accessibility Check to enable all installed accessibility plug-ins. NOTE: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable. About tablet View legal information and check device status and software version. NOTE: To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source l...
Page 58 - Accessories
56 LG-V909 | User Guide These accessories are available for use with the LG-V909 (Items described below may be optional). Travel Adapter This adapter allows you to charge the battery. USB Cable USB Gender LG-V909 supports standard type of USB keyboard and USB Hub. Other types of USB devices may not ...
Page 59 - FAQ
57 Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your device are described in this section, before taking the device in for service or calling a service representative. Category Sub-Category Question Answer BT Bluetooth Devices What are the functions available via Bluetooth? You can ...
Page 64 - LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVER: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed hardware unit and its enclosed accessories branded with the LG logo will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warra...