ENGLISH User Guide LG-V909 P/NO : MFL67201801 (1.0) www.lg.
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LG-V909 User Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact LG-V909 device by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. • Some of the contents of this manual may not apply to your device depending on your device’s software or your service provider.
OVERVIEW This guide provides you with everything you need to get started. For more information and support, please visit www.t-mobile.com/support where you can: • Register for my.t-mobile.com to check your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your device, and change your rate plan. • Review the User Manual and troubleshooting FAQs. • View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the Support Forums or ask a question of your own. You can also access Help information on your tablet: 1.
Contents OVERVIEW.............................................. 2 Google account set up..........................23 SERVICE ACTIVATION........................... 2 Your home screen and basics..............24 FOR YOUR SAFETY................................ 6 Understanding your device...................16 Before you using the device, please read this!... 16 To optimize Battery Life............................................16 To download the USB Driver...................................
Maps.......................................................34 Adding a new contact............................................... 41 Getting directions.......................................................34 Starring a location......................................................34 Finding your friends with Latitude........................35 Editing a contact......................................................... 41 Market....................................................36 Google Talk™...........
3D Camcorder and 3D Player...............................46 Getting to know your 3D Camcorder view finder.....................................................................46 Taking a 3D Video...................................................... 47 Playing a 3D Video.................................................... 47 Changing browser settings.....................................50 Settings...................................................51 Wireless & networks......................................
FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE SEE THE USER MANUAL. Use and Care of the Device Handling. Your device contains many sensitive components and should be handled with care at all times.
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 your device resulting from use with any unauthorized chargers or power adapters. Charging temperature range is between 32 °F and 113 °F.
• C hildren 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. • P hotosensitization seizures are seizures that are triggered by visual stimuli that form patterns in time or space, such as flashing lights, bold, regular patterns, or regular moving patterns. • I f you or anyone in your family has a history of epilepsy or seizure, please check with a medical specialist before viewing 3D content.
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. GPS/Location Services/Navigation Your device uses Global Positioning System (GPS) signals for its location-based applications, like maps and turn-by-turn navigation.
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 noise-induced hearing loss and other potential hearing problems varies. The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sounds, the device, the device setting and the headphones.
odily Contact During Operation B This device was tested for typical use with the back of the device kept 0 inch (0 cm) from the body. Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna (Optional, if available.) To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov. Caution Use only the supplied antenna.
rate of absorption of RF energy in the body. Tests for SAR are conducted with the device transmitting at its highest power level in all tested frequency bands. Since 1996, the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless devices not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue. Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the actual SAR value of a wireless device while operating can be less than the reported SAR value.
group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell device causes brain tumors or other ill effects. The UK’s recommendation to limit cell device use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. A copy of the UK’s leaflet is available at http://www.dh.gov.uk (search “mobile”), or you can write to: NRPB, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 ORQ, United Kingdom.
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/ Hearing Aids. Some digital wireless devices 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). RF Interference Other Medical Devices.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Part 15.105 Statement Turn your device 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.
Understanding your device Before you using the device, please read this! To optimize Battery Life: To download the USB Driver: 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 use USB tethering and USB debugging, you need to install the “LG USB Driver” on your PC first.
To assure optimal device performance: To transfer files to a computer using USB: • 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. You must install the latest version of Windows Media Player to the computer. • Avoid holding the part of the device where the antenna is located while sending and receiving data.
Device components WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the device or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionalities.
Charger port lets you charge your device using the provided travel adapter. 3.5mm Headset Jack lets you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free use. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music. USB cable port allows you to connect a USB cable. HDMI cable port allows you to connect an HDMI cable. Power/Lock Key locks the screen on your device. Press and hold to open the power off menu. Front-facing Camera Lens use for taking pictures and recording videos.
Inserting SIM card Before you can start exploring your new device, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card: 1. Press and slide the back cover upwards with both hands (see image below). 2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot until it clicks into place. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. 3. Slide the back cover downwards until it clicks into place (see image below). NOTE: If you install the SIM card while the device is on, your device will reboot automatically.
1. Connect the provided travel adapter into the wall power socket. 2. Plug the other end (as shown below) into the device’s charger port. Locking and unlocking the screen When you do not use the device for a while, the screen is turned off and locked automatically to prevent unintended operation and save the battery power. When you are not using your device, press the Power/Lock Key to lock your device. 1. You can turn on the screen by pressing the Power/Lock Key. Your Lock Screen will appear. 2.
Secure your lock screen Using HDMI You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to access your data, buy applications, etc. LG-V909 supports HDMI output. Enjoy HighDefinition video recorded on your device on other display devices via HDMI cable, such as a TV or a projector that allows HDMI input. Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect your device to the display device.
Google account set up 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 1. Touch a Google application, such as Gmail. 2. At the setup screen, touch Create account to create a new account. If you have a Google account, enter your e-mail address and password, then touch Sign in.
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 your starting point to access all the features on your device. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features. Google Search™ opens the Google Search application.
Customizing the Home screen Adding Widgets on your 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. 1. You can edit Home screen panels by touching on the Home screen. To move an item on the Home screen 3. Pause on the Home screen panel and when the it gets enlarged, drag the item to the location you want. 1. Touch and hold the item on your Home screen. 2.
Changing the Home screen wallpaper 1. Touch , then Wallpapers. 2. Select an image from Gallery, Live Wallpapers, or Wallpapers. 3. Touch the wallpaper, then Set wallpaper (if necessary). If the wallpaper needs to be cropped, crop it and touch OK. Adding More You can add specific shortcut menus to the home screen to your device, including Bookmarks and Settings menus. Touch More and choose the menu(s) you want to add.
Status and Notification icons The Status Bar appears at the bottom of every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications and icons indicating the device’s status, along with the current time. Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the Status Bar.
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 & networks menu. Choose to automatically switch the orientation of the screen as you turn the device to a horizontal position. Adjust the brightness of the screen.
On-screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard displays 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. Caps/Shift Key lets you enter capital letters. To lock the Caps/Shift Key, touch it twice. To unlock it, touch it again. Settings Key lets you switch the input language or access Android keyboard settings. You can also touch and hold it to access Android keyboard settings.
Connecting to Networks and Devices 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 may need a password depending on the network. Turn on Wi-Fi and connect to a network 1. Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings > Wi-Fi 2. A checkmark indicates that Wi-Fi is on. 3.
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 active Both USB tethering and Portable Wi-Fi hotspot are active Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that devices can use to exchange information. The most common Bluetooth devices are headphones for listening to music and other portable devices, including laptops and cell phones.
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 using MTP, please read the following first! • You must install the latest version of Windows Media Player to use MTP. You can download the latest version of Windows Media Player from the Microsoft website: http://www.microsoft.
To Synchronize with Windows Media Player: 1. Connect your device to a computer using the supplied USB cable. 2. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. 3. Open Windows Media Player. 4. Edit or enter your device’s name in the pop-up window (if necessary). 5. Select Sync tab on Windows Media Player. 6. Select and drag files you want to the Sync List window. 7. Click Start Sync on the bottom of the Sync List window to start. It will copy files in Sync List to your tablet.
Maps 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. Getting directions To open the Maps application 3. Choose the transportation method and touch Go. • Apps > Maps Icon Description Search – You can search a location you want. My Location – Point your current location on the map.
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 from your friends. 1. Apps > Latitude > > Add friends 2. Touch Select from Contacts to check all of the contacts you want to invite. Touch Add via email address to enter one or more email addresses. 3.
Market 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 Downloading applications 1. Select a category to browse its contents. 2. Choose an application to install. 3. For free applications, touch Install. For paid applications, touch the price button. 4.
Google Talk™ 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 invitations you’ve accepted in Google Talk™.
Books Use Books to read eBooks you purchase or download for free from the web-based Google Books service. To shop for books: 1. Apps > Books > Shop 2. You will be connected to Market where you can search for books. To read books: Apps > Book > Select a book from the library. • To show the menu while you are reading, touch the screen. • returns to the main Book screen at any time. • shows the table of the contents. • goes to the settings. • opens the book menu.
Email 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 • • allows you to compose an email. synchronizes your messages with the mail web server. • Apps > Email Using Combined view Adding an account If you added more than one account, you can view all messages sent to all accounts. The accounts are distinguished by colored labels.
Remove an email account • Apps > Email > Remove account > Account settings > 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 the web. When you open the Gmail application, the most recent conversations are displayed in your Inbox. To open the Gmail application • Apps > Gmail The current Google Account is displayed at the top left corner of the Inbox.
Contacts 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 Searching for a contact Touch Find contacts on the top left side of your screen and type the name you want to find. Matching contacts will be displayed immediately. Touch the contact you are searching for. Once you find a contact, you can use the following options: 1.
To export your contacts: 1. Apps > Contacts 2. Select a contact you want to export. 3. Touch > Import/Export > Export to USB storage then OK. To import your contact: 1. Apps > Contacts 2. Touch storage. > Import/Export > Import from USB 3. You can import one or multiple vCard files at once. Choose the option you want and touch OK. 4. In the menu that opens, all the vCard files currently in your device’s memory are displayed. Select the vCard file(s) you want to import. Sharing contacts via Bluetooth 1.
Photos and videos Camera 5. When the focus box turns green, the camera has focused on your subject. Getting to know your camera view finder 6. Take your finger off the Capture button. Zoom Zoom in or zoom out. White balance Adjust the amount of sunlight entering the image. Flash mode Enable and disable Flash. Color effect Choose a color tone for a new photo. Capture Takes a photo. Scene mode Change Scene mode. Camera settings Taking a photo 1. Apps > Camera 2.
Tagging location information to your photo Taking a video 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 a map. 1. Apps > Camera NOTE: This function is only available when GPS is active. • Apps > Camera > Camera settings > Store location > On 2. Touch the Video mode button. 3.
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 • You can use the pinch-to-zoom method; spread out your two finger tips to zoom in and gather your two finger tips to zoom out. • When the picture is zoomed in, drag the picture to view parts that are not in view.
Sharing a picture 1. Touch a picture to view the available menus, then touch . 2. In the menu that opens, touch the application you would like to use to share the selected pictures. Enter the necessary information, if needed, and send it. 3D Camcorder and 3D Player Getting to know your 3D Camcorder view finder Deleting files You can delete the entire contents of one or more albums or individual images or videos from an album. 1. While in the Gallery, touch and hold an album, picture or video. 2.
Taking a 3D Video 1. Apps > 3DCamcorder 2. Holding the device, point the lens towards the subject you want to record. 3. Touch the Record button once to start recording. REC will appear on your viewfinder with a timer showing the length of the video. 4. Touch the Stop button to stop recording. TIP: Use Help whenever you want to know how this function operates. Playing a 3D Video 1. Apps > 3DPlayer 2. Select a video from your 3D video list. It will start playing automatically.
Utilities Calendar Change synchronization and display settings 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 you open the Calendar application on your device, it displays any existing calendar events from your Google account on the web.
Music 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 music files you copied to your memory, then builds a catalog of your music based on the information contained in each music file.
Browser 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 charges with your network provider. Goes to the previous page. View your current bookmarks and add a new bookmark. You can also view your browser history. Search web pages. Opening multiple pages Opening webpages 1.
Settings 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. Airplane mode – When Airplane mode is activated, all wireless communications are disabled. Wi-Fi settings – This allows you to set up and manage wireless access points.
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 pattern to secure your device. When setting this option, a set of screens open and guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. You can also set a PIN or Password instead of a Pattern or leave as Unsecure or Off.
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™. Development – Allows you to set options for application development. NOTE: To use USB debugging, you need to install the “LG USB Driver” on your PC first.
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. SafeSearch – Set the device to filter explicit text and/ or images from voice search results. Block offensive words – Allows you to hide recognized offensive words from voice results.
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 licences, please visit http://opensource.lge.com/ All referred licence terms, disclaimers and notices are available for download with the source code.
Accessories These accessories are available for use with the LG-V909 (Items described below may be optional). Travel Adapter 3D Glasses This adapter allows you to charge the battery. USB Cable User Guide Learn more about your LG-V909. de ui rG Use 9 90 -V LG USB Gender NOTE: LG-V909 supports standard type of USB keyboard and USB Hub. Other types of USB devices may not work with LG-V909. • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may void your warranty.
FAQ 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 connect a Bluetooth audio device such as a stereo headset and share pictures, videos, contacts, etc via the Gallery/Contacts menu.
Category Sub-Category Question Answer Device Function Ringtone Is there a file size limitation for when I want to use a .MP3 file as a ringtone? There is no file size limitation. Device Function Navigation Is it possible to install another navigation application on my device? Any application that is available on Android Market™ and is compatible with the hardware can be installed and used.
Category Sub-Category Question Answer Device Function Unlock Pattern How do I create the Unlock Pattern? 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps. 2. Touch Settings > Location & security. 3. Touch Configure lock screen (under the Lock screen section of the settings). The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern appears. 4. Touch Pattern and set up by drawing your pattern once, then again for confirmation.
Category Sub-Category Question Answer Device Function Home screen Is it possible to remove an application from the Home screen? Yes. Just touch and hold the icon until the trash can icon labeled as Remove appears at the upper right corner of the screen. Then, without lifting your finger, drag the icon to the trash can. Device Function Application I downloaded an application and it causes a lot of errors. How do I remove it? 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps. 2.
Category Sub-Category Device Spec Multimedia Recovery Solution Reset Recovery Solution Factory Reset Question Answer What kind of media formats does your device support? Audio format : 3gp, mp4, m4a, mp3, mid, ogg, wav Image format : jpg, gif, png, bmp Video format : 3gp, mp4 (H.263, H.
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