ENGLISH P/N : MFL67471520 (1.0) To download the latest full version of the user guide, go to www.lg.com on your PC or laptop.
• Some of the contents of this manual may not apply to your phone, depending on the software and your service provider. • This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard. • Copyright ©2012 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contents Contents 5 Guidelines for safe and efficient use 11 Getting to know your phone 11 Before you start using the phone, please read this! 26 Customising the Application design from Home screen 26 Customising the Home screen design 27 Notification drawer 34 Composing and sending email 19 Installing the SIM card and battery 29 Onscreen keyboard 29 Entering accented letters 30 Google account set up 21 Locking and unlocking the 31 Social screen Networking 22 Secure your lock screen 24 Your Ho
Contents 41 Connectivity 52 Call settings 41 Bluetooth 53 Contacts 42 Wi-Fi 53 Searching for a contact 58 Using the advanced settings 43 Wi-Fi Direct 53 Adding a new contact 60 Video camera 44 Using SmartShare 53 Favourite contacts 46 Mobile network sharing 54 Import or export contacts 60 Getting to know the viewfinder 47 GPS 54 Moving Contacts from your Old Device to your New Device 47 PC connections with a PC data cable 49 VPN connections 51 Calls 51 Making a call 51 Calling your contac
Contents 65 LG On-Screen Phone 2.0 65 On-Screen Phone 2.0 icons 65 On-Screen Phone 2.
Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information. This mobile phone model LG-P940 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to ensure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use 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. 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.
Efficient phone operation Electronics devices All mobile phones may get interference, which could affect performance. • Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, for example, in your breast pocket. • Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. • Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc. Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use • When 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. • If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is particularly imperative when near roads.
• Do not use the phone at a refuelling point. • Do not use near fuel or chemicals. • Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone and 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.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use 10 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 the battery performance. • There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Please recycle when possible.
application you want to uninstall. 3. Touch Uninstall. Before you start using the phone, please read this! Extend your battery's life between charges by turning off features that you don't need to having running constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. Extending your phone's battery life: Turn off radio communications you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or NFC, turn them off.
Getting to know your phone 12 the screen. To monitor and control how battery power is being used: • Applications > Settings > About phone > Battery use Battery usage time is displayed at the top of the screen. It tells you how long it has been since you last connected your phone to a power source or, if currently connected, how long the phone was last running on battery power. The screen shows the applications or services using battery power, listed in order from the greatest to smallest amount used. 3.
user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a Hard Reset. 5. Opening and switching applications Multitasking is easy with Android because you can keep more than one application running at the same time. There's no need to quit an application before opening another. Use and switch between several open applications.
Getting to know your phone 14 • Play multimedia content in your PC from another device. TIP! You can use the Help menu from the application to find out how to use your "LG PC Suite" PC software. Installing "LG PC Suite" PC Software "LG PC Suite" PC software can be downloaded from the LG website. 1. Go to www.lg.com and select a country of your choice. 2. Go to Support > Mobile Phone Support > Select the Model (LGP940). 3.
Data from your device and PC can be synchronised easily with “LG PC Suite” PC software for your convenience. Contacts, schedules, and bookmarks can be synchronised. The procedure is as follows: 1. Connect your device to PC. (Use a USB cable or Wi-Fi connection.) 2. After connection, run the program and select the device section from the category on the left side of the screen. 3. Click [Personal information] to select. 4. Select the checkbox of contents to synchronise and click the Sync button. 8.
Getting to know your phone 16 6. Select Charge only option to disconnect the phone. 10. When the screen freezes 9. Hold your phone upright If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it: Remove the battery, reinsert it, then turn the phone on. OR Press and hold the Power/Lock key for 10 seconds to turn it off. If it still does not work, please contact the service centre. Hold your mobile phone vertically, as you would a regular phone.
Camera key Earpiece Proximity sensor Front camera lens Home key Return to the Home screen from any screen. Menu key • Check what options are available. Power/Lock key • Switch your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key. • Short press to lock/unlock the screen. Back key Return to the previous screen.
Guidelines Getting to know for safe your and phone efficient use Headset Jack Charger/USB port Power/Lock key Camera key Volume keys • In the Home screen: Control ringer volume. • During a call: Control your earpiece volume. • When playing a track: Control volume continuously.
Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery: 1. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, pull off the back cover with your thumb as shown in figure. 2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. 3.
Guidelines Getting to know for safe your and phone efficient use 4. Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it clicks into place (2). 20 Slide and open the cover of the charger connector on the top. Insert the charger and plug it into an electrical outlet. Charging your phone NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.
Warning: Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on. Doing so may damage the memory card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the memory card may be corrupted. To format the memory card: Your memory card may already be formatted. If it isn't, you must format it before you can use it. NOTE: All files on your memory card are deleted when it is formatted. 1. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab to open the applications menu. 2. Scroll and touch Settings > Storage. 3.
Guidelines Getting to know for safe your and phone efficient use 22 all programs before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls, web access and data communications). To wake up your phone, press the Power/Lock key . The lock screen will appear. Touch and slide the lock screen upwards to unlock your home screen. The last screen you viewed will open. TIP! To wake up your phone, you can alternatively use the volume down key while the screen is turned off.
Guidelines Getting to know for safe your and phone efficient use • If you have forgotten PIN or Password: If you forgot your PIN or Password, you need to do Hard reset.
Your Home screen 24 Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate around your phone. Touch – To choose a menu/option or open an application, touch it. Touch and hold – To open an options menu or grab an object you want to move, touch and hold it. Drag – To scroll through a list or move slowly, drag across the touch screen. Flick – To scroll through a list or move quickly, flick across the touch screen (drag quickly and release).
Customising the Home screen You can customise your Home screen by adding widgets, shortcuts, folders or wallpapers. For more convenience using your phone, add your favourite widgets to the Home screen. To add items on your Home screen: 1. Home screen > Menu > Add OR Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. 2. In the Edit mode menu, select items you want to add. You will then see added items on the Home screen. 3. Drag it to the location you want and lift your finger.
Your Home screen 26 Customising the Application design from Home screen According to your preference you can further edit application icons on the Home screen. 1. Tap and hold an application to customise, then the editing icon appears at the upper right side of the application icon. 2. Tap the editing icon and select the desired icon design.
1. Touch and hold the Home key . The screen displays a pop-up with icons of applications you used recently. 2. Touch an icon to open the application. Or touch the Back key to return to your current application. Notification drawer The notification drawer runs across the top of your screen. and manage Sound/Vibrate/Silent, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, the music player, etc.
Your Home screen Icon Description Call hold Downloading data Speakerphone Uploading data Phone microphone is muted High-Speed Downloading data Missed call High-Speed Uploading data Bluetooth is on Connected to a Bluetooth device NFC is on 28 Icon Description GPS is acquiring Receiving location data from GPS System warning On-Screen Phone connected Alarm is set 3 more notifications not displayed New voicemail Ringer is silenced Vibrate mode Battery fully charged Battery is charging Data in an
FM radio turned on in the background Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are active Onscreen keyboard You can enter text using the onscreen keyboard. The onscreen 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 capitalise the next letter you type. Double tap for all caps.
Google account set up 30 Google account set up When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and how you want to use some Google services. To set up your Google account: • Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set up screen. OR • Applications > select a Google application, such as Gmail > select Create to create a new account. If you have a Google account, enter your email address and password, then touch Sign in.
With your phone, you can take advantage of social networking and manage your micro-blog in on-line communities. You can update your current status, upload photos, and view your friend’s status updates in real-time. You can add your Facebook, Twitter and Myspace accounts to your phone. If you don’t have an account, you can visit their sites to set it up. NOTE: Additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check your data charges with your network provider. 1.
Social Networking TIP! You can use information about friends only in SNS or sync all data to Contacts. Removing accounts on your phone Choose Applications > Settings > Accounts & sync > Choose an account you want to delete > Touch Remove account.
You can use the Email application to read emails from services other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide the account settings you need. Managing an email account The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help you to set up an email account. To add another email account: 1. Applications > Email > in the account screen, touch Menu > Add account.
Email – Touch the folder icon to open the account folders. Only the most recent emails in your account are downloaded to your phone. To download more (earlier) email messages, touch Load more emails at the bottom of the emails list. Working with account folders 34 Each account has an Inbox, Outbox, Sent and Drafts folder. Depending on the features supported by your account's service provider, you may have additional folders. Composing and sending email To compose and send a message 1.
Browser Browser gives you a fast, fullcolour world of games, music, news, sport, 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 and downloading content. Check data charges Using options with your Using Pressnetwork theoptions Menu keyprovider. to view options. PressRead the Menu it laterkey– to Addview theoptions. current web page as a bookmark.
Multimedia Multimedia Image Editor You can store multimedia files on a memory card for easy access to all your image and video files. You can edit photos and apply various effects. 1. Touch the Applications tab , then select Image Editor. 2. Select an image you want to edit. 3. Select desired editing option and edit the image as desired. Edits an image by using Select, Rotate and Resize. Applies 19 different types of filter.
Music Your LG-P940 has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player, touch Music. Playing a song 1. In the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Music. 2. Touch Songs. 3. Select the song you want to play. Touch to pause playback. Touch to resume playback. Touch to skip to the next track in the album, playlist or shuffle. Multimedia NOTE: • This feature may be unavailable depending on your photo resolution and file format.
Multimedia 38 NOTE: Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material. Before downloading or copying the file, check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such material.
NFC Your LG-P940 is NFC-enabled mobile phone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless connectivity technology that enables two-way communication between electronic devices. It operates over a distance of a few centimeters. You can share your contents with a NFC tag or another device via simple touch with your device. If you touch a NFC tag with your device, it will display the tag contents on your device. NOTE: Be careful not to scratch or damage the inside of the back cover as this is the NFC antenna.
Multimedia Using Tag reading 1. To read a service tag, touch the service tag or other NFC device with the back cover of your device. 2. When a tag or device is recognised, corresponding information is displayed. 40 HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/ video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data.
Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, and not just from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones. TIP! With LG-P940, you can enjoy Bluetooth high speed. If the device you want to share files with also supports high speed Bluetooth, the files will automatically be transferred via the high-speed network. To use Bluetooth high speed data transfer, please make sure the Wi-Fi is OFF on your devices before use.
Connectivity 42 If the device you want to pair up with is not on the list, make sure that target device is set to be Discoverable, then scan again. Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event, memo, or media file, from an appropriate application or Downloads. 2. Select an option for sending data via Bluetooth. NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type. 3. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
Find and connect to a WLAN 1. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings > Wireless & network > Wi-Fi settings. The device will automatically search for available WLANs. 2. Select a network under Wi-Fi networks. 3. Enter a password for the network (if necessary). 4. Select Connect. Add a WLAN manually 1. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings > Wireless & network > Wi-Fi settings > Add Wi-Fi network. 2. Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. 3.
Connectivity 44 1. I n Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings > Wireless & network > Wi-Fi Direct settings > OK > Wi-Fi Direct. 2. Press Menu > Scan. 3. Select a device and then select Connect. When the owner of the other device accepts the connection, pairing is complete. 4. To deactivate the WLAN Direct feature, select Disconnect Wi-Fi Direct.
1. Touch the top right button to or select the device from renderer lists. 2. Touch the top left button and select the device of the remote content library. 3. You can browse the content library. 4. Touch a content thumbnail or press the Menu key and select Play button. To share contents from your phone to your renderer device(e. g. TV) NOTE: Make sure that your renderer device is properly configured. 1. While browsing your pictures or videos using the Gallery application, touch and hold to select files.
Connectivity 46 To upload contents from my phone to remote content library NOTE: Make sure that SD card is correctly mounted and the Receive files in settings menu is checked. 1. Touch Applications tab and select SmartShare. 2. Touch the top left button and select My phone. 3. You can browse the content library. 4. Touch and hold a content thumbnail and then touch the Upload menu key. 5. Select a device of remote content library to be uploaded.
GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: • Between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or inside buildings in poor weather around high voltage or electromagnetic fields. • Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.
Connectivity 1. Use the USB data cable to connect your phone to the PC. 2. USB connection mode list will appear, then select PC software. 3. Run the LG PC Suite program from your PC. Refer to the PC software(LG PC Suite) help for more information. NOTE: LG Integrated USB Driver • LG integrated USB driver is required to connect an LG device to a PC. It is installed automatically when you install “LG PC Suite” PC software.
NOTE: To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device. Then remove the PC data cable from the PC. Otherwise, you may lose data stored on the memory card or damage the memory card. VPN connections You can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such as the internet. NOTE: Your device should already be configured with internet access.
Connectivity 50 • Set CA certificate - Select a certificate authority (CA) certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. • DNS search domains - Enter the domain name server (DNS) address. 4. When you are finished, press Menu > Save. Connect to a private network 1. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings. 2. Select a private network to connect. 3.
Answering and rejecting a call Making a call When you receive a call in Lock state, drag the to the right to answer incoming call. Drag the to the left to reject an incoming call. Drag the Excuse msg bar from the bottom if you want to send one. 1. Touch to open the keypad. 2. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, touch the . 3. Touch the icon to make a call. 4. To end a call, touch the End icon . TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold . Calling your contacts 1.
Calls 2. Touch the to make the call. 3. Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold. 4. Touch the displayed number to toggle between calls. Or touch Merge call to make a conference call. 5. To end active call, touch End or press Home Key and slide the notification bar down and select End call. NOTE: You are charged for each call you make. 52 Viewing your call logs On the Home screen, touch and choose the Call log tab.
Add contacts to your phone and synchronise them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support contact syncing. Searching for a contact In the Home screen 1. Touch to open your contacts. 2. Touch Search and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Adding a new contact 1. Touch , enter the new contact's number, then press the Menu key. Touch Add to contacts tab and then Create new contact. 2. If you want to add a picture to the new contact, touch the image area.
Contacts 54 Import or export contacts To import/export contact files (in vcf format) from a storage memory(Internal storage/memory card) or SIM or USIM card to your device or vice versa. 1. Touch to open your contacts. 2. Press > More > Import/ Export. 3. Select an desired option for importing/exporting. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact. 4. Select contact files to import/ export and select OK to confirm.
Your LG-P940 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-touse menu. Sending a message 1. Touch icon on the home screen, and touch New message to open a blank message. 2. Enter a contact name or contact number in the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts appear. You can touch a suggested recipient. You can add multiple contacts. NOTE: You will be charged for a text message for every person you send the message to. 3. Touch Enter message field and start to compose your message. 4.
Messaging Using Smilies Liven up your messages using Smilies. When writing a new message, press the Menu key , then choose Insert smiley. Changing your message settings 56 Your LG-P940 message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences. Touch Messaging icon on the home screen and touch the Menu key , then tap Settings.
Getting to know the viewfinder S witch lenses – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively you can use the side volume keys. Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of light entering the image. Flash – Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a photo in dark conditions. Settings – Touch this icon to open the advanced settings menu. V ideo mode – Slide this icon down to switch to video mode.
Camera 58 Taking a quick photo 1. Open the Camera application. You can also press Camera key directly. 2. Hold the phone, point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph. 3. Touch your finger on the subject from the screen and a focus box will appear. 4. When the focus box turns green, the camera has focused on your subject. 5. Touch the Capture icon to take the picture. Once you've taken the photo Touch to view the last photo you captured.
see the pictures displayed on a map. NOTE: This function is only available when GPS is active. Camera – Focuses on the specific spot. – Select the image resolution. If you choose the high resolution, the file size will increase, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in the memory. – Finds the color and light settings appropriate for the current environment. Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape, and Sunset. – The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor.
Video camera 60 Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder S witch lenses – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front-facing camera lens. Z oom – Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively you can use the side volume keys. Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of light entering the video. Flash – Allows you to turn on the flash when recording a video in dark conditions. Settings – Touch this icon to open the advanced settings menu.
1. Slide the Camera mode button down and the icon changes to . 2. The video camera viewfinder appears on the screen. 3. Holding the phone, point the lens towards the subject you want to capture in your video. 4. Press the Record button once to start recording. 5. REC appears at the bottom of the viewfinder with a timer showing the length of the video. 6. Touch on the screen to stop recording. After shooting a video Your captured video will appear on the Gallery.Touch to view the last video you captured.
Video camera 62 Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the volume keys on the left-hand side of the phone.
Adding an event to your calendar Setting your alarm 1. Applications > Calendar. 2. To check the event, touch the date. Touch the Menu key if you want to add a new event. Touch New event. 3. Touch What then enter the event name. Check the date and enter the time you want your event to start and finish. 4. Also touch Where then enter the location. 5. If you want to add a note to your event, touch Description and enter the details. 6.
Utilities 64 Polaris Office Polaris Office is a professional mobile office solution that lets users conveniently view various types of office documents, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, anywhere, anytime, using their mobile devices. Managing files Polaris Office provides mobile users with convenient file management features, including copying, cutting and pasting, and deleting files and folders right on the device.
LG On-Screen Phone 2.0 allows you to view your mobile phone screen from a PC via a USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connection. You can also control your mobile phone from your PC using the mouse or keyboard. On-Screen Phone 2.0 icons Connects your mobile phone to your PC, or disconnects it. Rotates the On-Screen Phone window (only available in applications that support rotation). Launches LG Home Panorama or changes the On-Screen Phone preferences. Exits the On-Screen Phone program.
LG On-Screen Phone 2.0 66 text, as well as alarm and event notifications. • LG Home Panorama: Shows the whole workspaces of LG Home. You can easily organise icons or widgets and run an application by double-clicking the shortcut. NOTE: Please make sure LG Home is the default launcher. LG Home Panorama is only supported on LG Home. Some widgets cannot be launched. Installing On-Screen Phone on your PC 1. Visit LG Home (www.lg.com) and select a country of your choice. 2.
USB connection: 1. Open the On-Screen Phone application. Click Connection Wizard and select “USB Cable connection”, then click “Next”. 2. Connect your mobile phone to the PC using a USB cable and click “Next”. 3. Enter the On-Screen Phone password and click “Next”. The default password is “0000”. You can change the password in Settings > Connectivity > Change Password. 4. Click “OK” to exit the window. Wireless connection with Bluetooth: 1.
LG On-Screen Phone 2.0 68 Checking the On-Screen Phone connection Once the device is connected, drag down the status bar at the top of the home screen to check the OnScreen Phone connection status. Disconnecting your phone from your PC Click in the top left of the OnScreen Phone window. Or drag down the notification bar at the top of the home screen and select "OnScreen Phone connected". Select “Disconnect On-Screen Phone” menu and touch “Disconnect” in the disconnect dialog.
In the Home screen, touch the Applications tab then scroll and touch Settings. Wireless & networks Here, you can manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You can also set up mobile networks and switch to airplane mode. Airplane mode – After switching to airplane mode, all wireless connections are disabled. Wi-Fi – Turns on Wi-Fi to connect to available Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi settings – Allows you to set up and manage wireless access points. Set network notification or add a Wi-Fi network.
Settings 70 NOTE: Press Menu to change the Contact transfer setting. • Send as one file: Send contacts as a nested vCard. This may reduce transfer time, but old devices may not support this mode on receiving contacts. • Send separately: Send each contact as a single vCard. When old devices can not receive all contacts, choose this. Portable hotspot – You can configure the portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.
Sound < General > Silent mode – Allows you to mute all sounds (including call and notification ringtones) except the audio from music and videos and any alarms you have set. You can mute media and alarm sounds in their own applications. Vibrate – Allows you to set your phone to vibrate when you receive an incoming call. Volume – Allows you to set the volume for ringtone, media and alarm.
Settings 72 < Feedback > Audible touch tones – Allows you to set the phone to play tones when using the dialpad to dial numbers. Audible selection – Allows you to set your phone to play a sound when you touch buttons, icons and other onscreen items that react to your touch. Screen lock sounds – Allows you to set your phone to play a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Haptic feedback – Allows you to set your phone to vibrate briefly when you touch the soft keys and on certain UI interactions.
Select device administrators – Add one or more administrators. Use secure credentials – Allows you to access secure certificates. Install from SD card – Choose to install encrypted certificates from your SD card. Set password – Set or change the credential storage password. Clear storage – Clear credentials for all content and reset password.
Settings 74 Applications You can view and manage the applications. Unknown sources – Default setting to install non-Market applications. Warning: Depending on the applications you install, the mobile phone may not operate correctly and could be illegally used to establish your location and gain access to personal information via the Internet. To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources such as Android Market.
Change the settings for managing your settings and data. • Back up my data: Set to back up your settings and application data to the Google server. • Automatic restore: Set to restore your settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on your device. • Factory data reset: Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data. If you reset the phone in this way, you are prompted to reenter the same information as when you first started Android.
Settings Storage Check memory information of memory cards and your device and format the external or internal memory. You can also unmount the memory card(SD card) to safely remove it or format it. Language & keyboard 76 Use the Language & keyboard settings to select the language for the text on your phone and for configuring the on-screen keyboard, including words you've added to its dictionary.
Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. Settings • Always use my settings: Check to use the settings on this screen rather than the speech synthesiser settings available in other applications. • Default engine: Opens a dialog where you can set the text-tospeech application you want to use, if you have more than one installed.
Settings Wi-Fi connection - Checkmark this to use LG PC Suite with Wi-Fi connection. Please note that Wi-Fi network should be connected for LG PC Suite via Wi-Fi connection in Wireless & networks settings. Date & time 78 Use Date & time settings to set how dates are displayed. You can also use these settings to set your own time and time zone rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network. About phone View legal information and check phone status and software version.
“LG PC Suite” PC software is a program that helps you connect your device to a PC via a USB, or Wi-Fi connection. Once connected, you can use the functions of your device from your PC. With your “LG PC Suite” PC software, You Can... • Manage and play your media contents (music, movie, pictures) on your PC. • Send multimedia contents to your device. • Synchronises data (schedules, contacts, bookmarks) in your device and PC. • Backup the applications in your device. • Update the software in your device.
PC software(LG PC Suite) • HDD: 100 MB or more free hard disk space (More free hard disk space may be needed depending on the volume of data stored.) • Required software: LG integrated drivers. 80 Connecting your Device to your PC NOTE: LG Integrated USB Driver • LG integrated USB driver is required to an LG device to a PC. It is installed automatically when you install “LG PC Suite” PC software. “LG PC Suite” PC software can connect a device with a USB cable or Wi-Fi.
2. From the step 1, select Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot remember the SSID information of the network. • PC configuration 1. Go to Network Configuration. 2. Make sure that the PC is connected to the same portable hotspot. PC software(LG PC Suite) Wi-Fi connection for both device and PC, with same wireless router: • Device configuration 1. From your device, select Settings > Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi Settings and enable the Wi-Fi. 2.
PC software(LG PC Suite) 82 NOTE: • If you cannot find the device to connect, From the device select Settings > Connectivity > Enable Wi-Fi connection and click Retry in PC . • You may experience bad WiFi connection depending on network configuration and network status. • If you connect the device and PC with Hotspot and use the Internet on your PC, you may incur data charges in connection with Hotspot depending on your payment plan. • The battery of your device may run low quickly if you use Wi-Fi.
Sending Multimedia contents from Device to PC 1. Connect the device and PC with a USB cable. 2. Run "LG PC Suite" PC software. 3. After connection, select the device section from the category on the left side of the screen. 4. Select Multimedia. 5. Select the checkbox of the contents to send. 6. Click Start transfer to transfer contents from the device to PC. PC software(LG PC Suite) 2. From the top of the screen, select Device > Import personal information > Import contacts. 3.
Backup & Restore 84 Backup & Restore About backing up and restoring smart phone data It recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on the Storage card, especially before you update any software. Maintaining a current backup file on Storage memory might allow you to recover smart phone data if your smart phone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an unforeseen issue. This Backup & Restore application support between LG smart phones, other S/W version or OS.
Scheduling automatic backups You can also enable automatic backups of the data on your smart phone according to your schedule setting. To do this, complete the following steps: 1. Insert to the memory card into the slot and check out the storage status. 2. Touch the Application tab , and then select Backup & Restore > Schedule. 3. On the Scheduled Backup Location screen, touch Storage Card. 4. From the list, select how often you want to back up your device data and settings, and select Continue. 5.
Backup & Restore 6. When all selected files restored, you will see the message ‘Done’ and select Yes to restart the phone. 86 Press the Menu from the Backup & Restore screen, and select Settings > Security and select the check box. And after enabling encryption, To restore synchronized organizer data, you must have an activation password. NOTE: • While in Mass storage mode, this Back & Restore Application cannot be functioned. Select Charge only option when the USB cable is connected.
Backup & Restore NOTE: • Restore allows a user to restore backed up items when the user wants using backup files. The Restore application can be used on the backed up smart phone as well as other LG smart phones. • Schedule allows a user to set a time for a scheduled backup by automatically generating a backup file at a desired time such as an early morning when the user usually does not use the phone.
Phone software update 88 Phone software update LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet For more information about using this function, please visit http:// update.lgmobile.com or http:// www.lg.com/common/index.jsp select country and language. This feature allows you to update the firmware on your phone to a newer version conveniently from the Internet without needing to visit a service centre.
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Phone software update 90 DTS Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS 2.0 Channel and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dolby Digital Plus Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
These accessories are available for use with the LG-P940. (Items described below may be optional.) Travel adaptor Data cable Connect your LGP940 and PC. Battery User Guide Learn more about your LG-P940. Accessories Accessories General Inquiries 0844-847-5847 or +44-844-847-5847 * Make sure the number is correct before making a call. P/N : MMBB000000(1.0) H Stereo headset NOTE: - Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.
Technical data Technical data Ambient Temperatures Max: +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min: -10°C Declaration of Conformity Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address LG Twin Tower 20,Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul, Korea 150-721 Product Details Product Name GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal Equipment 92 Model Name LG-P940 Trade Name LG Applicable Standards Details R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 301 489-01 V1.8.1 / EN 301 489-03 V1.4.
This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes SIM error There is no SIM card Make sure that the SIM card is in the phone or it is correctly inserted. inserted incorrectly. Possible corrective measures Move towards a window or into an open area. Check the network operator coverage map. Check whether the SIM card is more than 6~12 months old.
Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Calls not available Dialling error New SIM card inserted. Pre-paid charge limit reached. New network not authorised. Check for new restrictions. On/Off key pressed too briefly. Phone cannot Battery is not be switched charged. on Battery contacts are dirty. Battery is not charged. Outside temperature is too hot or cold.
Possible causes Possible corrective measures Number not permitted The Fixed dialling number function is on. Check the Settings menu and turn the function off. Impossible to receive / send Memory full SMS & picture Delete some messages from the phone. Files not opening Unsupported file format Check the file formats that can be supported. SD card not working FAT16, FAT32 file system supported Check SD card file system via card reader, or format SD card using the phone.
FAQ FAQ 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. Category SubCategory Question Answer BT Bluetooth Devices You can connect Bluetooth audio device such as Stereo/Mono headset, Car Kit and share pictures, videos, contacts, etc What are the functions via Gallery/Contacts menu.
Question Answer Is it possible to set up Data one-way sync with Synchronisation Gmail? Only two-way synchronisation is available. Is it possible to Data synchronise all the Synchronisation Email folders? The Inbox is automatically synchronised. You can view other folders by pressing the Menu Key and touch Folders to choose a folder. FAQ Category SubCategory Do I have to Google™ Once you log into Gmail, you don’t need to log into Gmail whenever Service log in Gmail again.
FAQ Category SubCategory Phone Function Message Time Question My phone does not display the time of receipt for messages older than 24 hrs.
Phone Function Security Phone Function Unlock Pattern Question Answer What are the phone’s security functions? You are able to set the phone to require the entry of an Unlock Pattern before the phone can be accessed or used. How do I create the Unlock Pattern? 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key . 2. Touch Settings > Location & security. 3. Touch Set up screen lock > Pattern. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an Unlock Pattern appears. 4.
FAQ Category SubCategory Question Answer Phone Function Unlock Pattern What should I do if I forgot the Unlock Pattern and I didn’t create the Google account on the phone? If you have forgotten unlock pattern and if you have not logged in to your google account then you need to perform a hard reset(Factory reset). Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset.
Question Answer Is it possible to change the language? The phone has multilingual capabilities. To change the language: 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key and touch Settings. 2. Touch Language & keyboard > Select language. 3. Touch the desired language. How do I set up a VPN? VPN access configuration is different according to each company. To configure VPN access from your phone, you must obtain the details from your company’s network administrator.
FAQ Category SubCategory Question Answer When Wi-Fi and 3G are both available, which service will my phone use? When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is set to On). However, there will be no notification when your phone switches from one to the other. To know which data connection is being used, view the 3G or Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen.
Question Answer Phone Function Alarm Can I use music files for my Alarm? Yes. After saving a music file as a ringtone, you can use it for your alarm. 1. Touch and hold a song in a library list. In the menu that opens, touch Use as ringtone. 2. In an alarm clock setting screen, select the song as a ringtone. Phone Function Alarm Will my alarm be audible or will it go off if No, this is not supported.
FAQ 104 Category SubCategory Question Recovery How do I perform a Solution Factory data Factory data reset? reset Answer Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data. If you reset the phone in this way, you are prompted to reenter the same information as when you first started Android. 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key . 2. Touch Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset. 3. Read the warning and touch Reset phone. 4. Touch Erase everything.
Recovery Solution Hard Reset (Factory Reset) Question How can I perform a factory reset if I can’t access the phone’s setting menu? Answer How to perform a Hard Reset (Factory Reset): 1. Turn the power off. 2. Press and hold the following keys at the same time(for over 10 seconds): Power/ Lock key + Camera key + Volume Down Key 3. The phone will turn on and perform a factory reset immediately. Attention: If a factory reset is performed, all installed applications and user data will be erased.
