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ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL LG-C900k This guide helps you get started using your phone. If you need more information, please visit www.lg.com www.lg.com P/NO : MFL67006907 (1.0) W...
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Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact LG-C900k phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. 2 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Copyrights and trademarks LIVE®, Zune®, <list Windows and all other trademarked names and Rights to all technologies and logos that are referenced in the products that comprise this device materials, in alphabetical order> are are the property of their respective owners: trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
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Connectivity �����������������������������������84 Bluetooth ������������������������������������84 Wi-Fi �������������������������������������������85 Play To �����������������������������������������87 Utilities �������������������������������������������89 Alarms �����������������������������������������89 Calculator ������������������������������������89 Search �����������������������������������������89 ScanSearch ����������������������������������90 Settings �����������������������������������������91 System Settings����������������������������91 Applications Settings ��������������������93 Software update ����������������������������96 Phone Software update �����������������96 Accessories �����������������������������������97 FAQ ������������������������������������������������99...
Please read these simple guidelines. While there may be differences • Not following these guidelines may be between the SAR levels of various LG dangerous or illegal. phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for Exposure to radio frequency energy exposure to radio waves.
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Product care and maintenance Do not handle the phone with wet • hands while it is being charged. It WARNING may cause an electric shock and can Only use batteries, chargers and seriously damage your phone. accessories approved for use with this particular phone model.
This is particularly Minor interference may affect TVs, • imperative when near roads. radios, PCs, etc. Avoid damage to your hearing Road safety Damage to your hearing can occur Check the laws and regulations on the 8 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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if you are exposed to loud sound for Do not use near fuel or chemicals. • long periods of time. We therefore Do not transport or store flammable • recommend that you do not turn on gas, liquid, or explosives in the same or off the handset close to your ear.
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Do not disassemble or short-circuit If you need to replace the battery, • • the battery pack. take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for Keep the metal contacts of the • assistance. battery pack clean.
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car, practice good common sense and B Use your wireless phone to help remember the following tips: others in emergencies, if you see an accident in progress or other • Use a hands free device. If serious emergency where lives are in possible, add an additional layer danger, call the emergency number, of convenience and safety to your...
LCD Start the Voice Recognition and touch screen function (press and hold). functionality. Do not cover protective films Back Button as this may cause the Returns to the previous screen. sensor to malfunction. Microphone 12 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Charger, Data Volume keys cable (USB cable) • When the screen is idle: volume of system tone & ring tone. TIP: Before connecting the USB • During a call: earpiece volume. cable, wait until the • When playing a track: controls track phone has powered volume.
5 Delete Button deletes a single settings and may change depending on space or character with each press. the software version on your phone. Press and hold to delete text more quickly. 14 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Installing the USIM and WARNING: Do not remove the battery battery when the phone is switched 1 Remove the battery cover on, as this may damage the phone. Place your thumbnail in the cover 3 Install the USIM card opening. Open the cover as pictured below.
First, insert the top of the battery Open the charger socket cover on into the top edge of the battery the side of your LG-C900k. Insert compartment. Ensure that the battery the charger and plug it into a mains contacts align with the phone’s electricity socket.
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WARNING: Do not connect the WARNING: Make sure that no charger to the phone without the sharp items come into contact with battery. You must check the battery is the battery. This could pose a fire risk. inserted before charging. WARNING: You will be unable to WARNING: Do not remove your configure some internet settings on...
• You can also adjust the backlight NOTES: time or change wallpaper. In the Start • To avoid scratching the touch screen, screen, go to the application list and do not use sharp tools. select Settings > lock & wallpaper. 18 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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Universal gestures on your touch Touch and Hold screen To touch and hold, the finger is pressed down For most applications, natural gestures and held there for a few can be used to move about and give seconds. commands. For typing text, use the onscreen or the hardware keyboard.
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If and away to zoom out horizontal or vertical on an image. paths are specified, movements in other directions will be converted into vertical or horizontal movement. 20 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Getting to know your Knowing and navigating the Start screen Start Start is the beginning of the Windows From this screen you can access menu Phone 7 experience for users after they options, make a call, view the status of power on their phone.
Web App, and many of the most popular email systems-including Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Google and other email. Touch to stream videos, music and pictures from your phone to Digital Living Network Alliance(DLNA) compatible playback device. 22 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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Icon Description With ScanSearch, you can search product and local information for nearby locations of interest. ScanSearch allows you to view local business information, including locations and contact information. Enter events on your new Windows Phone. Subscribe to calendars. Set alerts to remind you of events, appointments, and deadlines.
• If you’d like to move a tile somewhere else on Start, touch and hold the tile, and move it wherever you’d like it. • To remove a tile, touch and hold it, and tap unpin 24 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Viewing the status bar [Status bar] 1. Cellular signal strength The status bar uses different icons to display phone information, such as Very high signal strength signal strength, new messages, battery High signal strength life, and active Bluetooth and data connections.
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Your phone is roaming and not 6. Bluetooth device on your home cellular network. Bluetooth device is connected to your phone. Note: The Roaming icon might look different on your phone and can vary by mobile operator. 26 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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7. Phone profile 9. Battery Battery is charging. The phone is in Vibrate mode. Phone is plugged in and battery is fully charged. The phone is in Silent mode. Full battery power 8. Input language and method High battery power Shift is on.
"pin to start" from the option list that appears. You can move the application to the location you want on the Start screen. 28 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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NOTES: • If no menu items are displayed, only the icon text hints are displayed. • The Application Bar Menu will remain on the screen until the user performs an action. Application bar menu The Application Bar Menu is an optional way for users to access specific tasks from the Application Bar.
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The following are some of the icons for the application setting that are frequently used. remove/minus CONFIRM CLOSE CANCEL SYNC REFRESH QUESTION MARK EXCLAMATION BACK NEXT SEARCH DELETE SAVE FOLDER VIDEO CAMERA E-MAIL SETTINGS FAVORITES ADD TO FAVORITES DOWNLOAD UPLOAD SHARE EDIT EXPAND MENU PLAY PAUSE PREVIOUS/REWIND NEXT/FASTFORWARD 30 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Customising your Switch to the silent mode Windows Phone You can switch to silent mode by pressing volume up or down, and Get more from your device by tapping the bell icon. customizing it to match your Adjust the volume of the preferences.
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SIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN Unlock Key (PUK) to unblock the SIM card. If you enter the incorrect PUK too many times, your SIM will be permanently locked and require replacement. 32 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Enter text symbols. Note: In Messaging, if you tap the This section outlines how to select Numbers key from the To: line, you'll get the desired text input mode when a dial pad so you can easily type a phone entering characters into your phone.
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Tap that cursor appears, then drag your finger word and your phone will bring back to move the cursor exactly where you some suggestions for you. want it. 34 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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To change the settings for text suggestions You can choose whether to allow text suggestions, correct misspelled words, insert a space after selecting a suggestion, reset text suggestions, and more. 1 On Start, flick left to go to the Apps list. 2 Tap Settings >...
Marketplace. below on the same page. • This feature may be unavailable • Tap an item in the list of search depending on your region. results to open that Marketplace item. 36 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Getting started When you turn on your phone for the first time, you will be guided through essential settings. Please follow the instructions on the screen to activate your device. Please note that during the "WINDOWS PHONE SETTINGS" step, recommended settings includes activating sending feedback to Microsoft.
2 Tap Settings > email & accounts. Getting your contacts from your old phone is also easy. Put your old SIM card into your new phone, then go to Settings. Flick to applications, tap people, then tap import SIM contacts. 38 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Step 3. Stay in Sync To sync your music, videos, pictures, and updates from your computer to your phone (or vice versa), you’ll need the Zune software. 1 Connect your phone to your computer using the cable. 2 Go to windowsphone.com to install the Zune software. 3 Open the Zune software, then follow the instructions to get your music, videos, pictures, and so on into your collection.
3 In the list, touch the contact you mode. This features toggles your want to call, then select the number phone’s mobile, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth to use if there is more than one for radios simultaneously. that contact. 40 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Adjusting call volume Viewing your call history To adjust the volume during a call, use On the Start screen, press the volume up & down button on the right view Call log. side of the phone. View a complete list of all dialed, received, and missed voice calls.
"a" and a list of initials will be automatically in the To: box. displayed to select. 3 Tap the message box, type your message, and then tap Send 42 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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To reply to a text message 1 On Start, tap Messaging , and then tap the conversation that has the text message you received. 2 Tap the message box, type your response, and then tap Send To forward a text message 1 On Start, tap Messaging , and then tap the conversation that...
Setting up a Microsoft Exchange On the Start screen, flick left to the Settings, and then Apps list, tap email account tap Email & accounts. You can use the following steps to 1 Tap Add an account > Windows set up an email account that is on Live and follow the instruction on a Microsoft Exchange Server.
• Tap in the To: text box, and then start provider's website. typing an email address. Your phone • The email account type (POP or will offer suggestions as you type. IMAP) 46 LG-C900k | User Guide...
• To remove a recipient, tap their • To delete multiple emails, tap on name or email address, and then tap the far left of an email you want to Remove. delete. A check box will appear. Tap the check box next to each email you 4 Tap in the Subject: text box and type a subject.
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1 Tap on the Start screen to go to your App list. 2 Tap Settings and go to email & accounts. 3 Touch and hold the account you want to delete and tap delete. 48 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Facebook Set up a Facebook account When you set up your Facebook account on your phone, Facebook info is available throughout your phone. You can then access Facebook info in the People hub, Pictures hub, and the Me card. 1 On Start, flick left to the Apps list, tap Settings >...
After shooting a video 2 Touch and hold the picture to view picture options such as add 1 After you record a video, flick right, to favourites,delete,upload to then tap it to play it in the video SkyDrive,share,use as wallpaper. viewer.
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Allows you to the information can be seen by others set up Intelligent Shot, Beauty shot, after you upload and share them. Once ScanSearch, Photo Resolution and you do, you and your friends can have so on. 52 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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Using the advanced Camera settings From the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced settings options. After selecting the appropriate option, tap and set the related setting. Setting Options Function Intelligent Shot Your new Windows Phone automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording.
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GPS, SkyDrive. The camera setting menus are various according to the user's application settings. For examples, if you download the ScanSearch application on your Windows Phone, ScanSearch menu will be displayed on the camera setting menus. 54 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Pictures your phone. If you sync your phone using the Zune software before you Learn to view photos and play videos visit the Pictures hub, you'll see your saved in your device's memory. pictures here when you arrive. Pictures hub •...
Knowing Or, tap Pictures tile from the Start where albums can be added to and screen if it’s pinned as your favorite deleted from will help keep everything Tile on Start. in working order. 56 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Share pictures 2 In Pictures, pan and go to picture albums (all, date, favorite) and tap a 1 On Start, tap Pictures. photo tile to open and view. 2 Find a picture you want to share. While viewing a photo, use the Pictures from online albums can't be following options: uploaded.
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Start (if you have certain pictures that make you happy every 2 Choose an account to upload your time you see them). picture. 1 On Start, tap Pictures and find a picture and tap to open it. 58 LG-C900k | User Guide...
3 Tap the text box to type a caption. 1 On Start, flick left to the Apps list, and tap Settings > Applications > You have 4 seconds to start typing or Pictures + Camera. the picture will be uploaded without a caption.
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Install the Zune into your collection. software. If this is the first time you've connected your phone to your PC, follow the instructions in the Zune software to name your phone and perform other setup tasks. 60 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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Play music, videos, and podcasts 2 In the Zune software, click Collection. Your Windows Phone isn't just a phone. 3 Find the item you want to sync by It's also a great Zune music and video doing one of the following: player.
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"s. " Tap the colored box with m4v, wmv the letter "a" in it. In the grid of Codec: MPEG4, Codec: letters that appears, tap S H263, H264, MPEG4, VC-1 H.264, VC-1 62 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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TIPS! TIP! To play a different song in the playlist, flick up or down as necessary, • When playing songs or audio and then tap the name of the item podcasts, you can also skip to the you want to play. next and previous items in the playlist by flicking right or left.
Marketplace. • Collection. View all Xbox LIVE and NOTE: Xbox LIVE may not be available in other games that you have on your your country or region. phone in one place. 64 LG-C900k | User Guide...
FM Radio TIPS! Learn to listen to music and news • Tap Play or Pause to start or on the FM radio. To listen to the FM stop playback. radio, you must connect the supplied • When the screen is locked, press headset, which serves as the radio the Volume Up or Volume Down antenna.
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If you do change this setting, don't forget to switch it back to the original setting when you get home. 1 While playing a station, touch and hold the station number. 2 Tap Settings. 66 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Personal Information People Hub About the contacts Each contact has the name of the The first time you start up Windows person at the top of the screen. Phone 7, the Start screen will be fairly Underneath are the ways to reach bare.
your entire contacts list. • Tap the contact you want to pin, then tap Pin. 1 On Start, tap People 2 Flick to All, tap any letter of the Me card alphabet, and then tap the desired The Me card is your profile on your letter to jump to that point in your phone.
1 On Start screen, tap the arrow to go want to post to. to your App list and tap Calendar 3 Tap Post 2 Simply swipe your finger left/right to view the today's event as agenda or day view. 70 LG-C900k | User Guide...
To view events of a specific date, The Office hub is the place to get started with Office Mobile 2010. 1 On Start screen, tap the arrow to go Through the Office hub, you can start to your App list and tap Calendar using the different Office Mobile applications on your phone—...
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Because it's part of Microsoft Office 5 Type text you want to add. Mobile 2010 and already on your Windows Phone 7, you don't need to download or install anything else to get started. 72 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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Note: Excel Mobile doesn't support all the you don't need to download or install anything else to get started. features and functions that are found in Microsoft Excel 2010. If a workbook has Note: PowerPoint Mobile doesn't support content that's not supported, you can all the features that are found in Microsoft still open the workbook on your phone, PowerPoint 2010.
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Back or Start button on your phone. won't be displayed in OneNote Mobile • If you don't type a title, the first line of text in your note will be used as the title. 74 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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To sync a notebook on Windows Live Live ID must be set up on your phone, SkyDrive for the first time and you must accept the End User License Agreement for Windows Live 1 On Start, flick left to the Apps list, SkyDrive.
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SharePoint will try to use that user name and password information to sign in to the SharePoint site. If it's successful, you won't need to enter your user name and password and this screen won't appear. 76 LG-C900k | User Guide...
The Web Internet As you type, Internet Explorer Mobile will suggest possible matches. If you Open webpages see the site you're looking for, tap it. Internet Explorer Mobile makes it 3. Otherwise, tap Go easier to surf the web on the go. It includes handy features such as tabs, TIPS! which let you open multiple webpages...
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Mobile is almost as easy as surfing on It's easy to go back and forth between your PC. webpages or sites you've previously seen. To scroll and zoom 1 Do one of the following: 1 Do one of the following: 78 LG-C900k | User Guide...
To delete cookies, history, and • To go back, press the Back button saved passwords on your phone. 1 Tap Delete history to erase • To skip ahead, tap More , then tap Forward. browser history, saved cookies and passwords, and temporary Internet Use your saved browsing TIPS! files from your phone.
It can also show you what stores or in any direction to move the map. restaurants are in your vicinity and The faster you flick, the faster the what other people are saying about map scrolls. them. 80 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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• To zoom in, spread your thumb • A city (Seattle, WA) and forefinger apart on the map. • A business name or type (coffee To zoom out, pinch your fingers shop) together. • A point of interest (Space Needle) •...
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• A restaurant, store, or other business name • Tap Start or End to reverse the 4 Tap Go starting or ending points for your trip. 5 Tap Walking or Driving depending on how you plan to travel. 82 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Marketplace Marketplace lets you download useful applications and musics and games. If you install them from Marketplace, they appear in App list. 1 Tap on Start to go to your App list and tap Marketplace application or you can also tap Marketplace tile on Start screen.
NOTES: 1 On Start screen, tap the arrow • LG is not responsible for the loss, go to your App list. interception, or misuse of data sent 2 Tap Settings > System >...
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To connect to a Bluetooth visible to other devices, otherwise, your device is hidden. headset Wi-Fi Once paired, you can connect to a Bluetooth device as needed. Learn to use your device’s wireless • If Bluetooth is off, touch Bluetooth networking capabilities to activate to turn it on.
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European countries. The WLAN 3 Tap the network you want to can be operated in the EU without connect to. restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France. 86 LG-C900k | User Guide...
NOTES: 1 On Start screen, tap the arrow to go to your App list and select • To turn off Wi-Fi, go back to the Settings Play To. screen, and set Wi-Fi to Off. 2 Tap Device icon on the notification •...
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3 Select a media category > the media file you wish to play. 4 Playback begins at the selected player. Control playback using icons of your device. NOTE: Playback may be buffered, depending on the network connection and the connected server. 88 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Utilities Alarms 4 For more complex calculations, change the display mode to left or 1 Tap on Start to go to your App right landscape, then choose sin, list and tap Alarms application. cos, sqrt,Bin,Hex,And,Or,Mod and 2 If you want to add a new alarm, tap so on.
With ScanSearch, you can search product and local information for streets, cities, or countries. ScanSearch allows you to view this information in a "heads-up display" manner. 1 On Start, flick left to the Apps list, and then tap ScanSearch. 90 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Settings Wi-Fi In this menu, you can personalise the setting of your phone. Touch Turn on Wi-Fi to connect to available start to go to app list and tap settings. Wi-Fi networks. System Settings Wi-Fi settings – Set network notification, or add a Wi-Fi network ringtones &...
& language View legal information, and check Set Display language, Region format, phone status and software version. Short date, Long date, First day of week, System locale and Browser & search language. 92 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Applications Settings reset your phone Resetting your phone will erase all games your personal content,including Connect to Xbox LIVE On/Off. applications that you purchased and downloaded,and will restore the Internet Explorer factory settings. Check whether you allow cookies on feedback your phone or not.
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SharePoint files and history. list. • conflicts - Sort list by First name / Last name. SharePoint lets you choose how to - Display names by First Last / Last, First. manage conflicts between files on 94 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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phone search Set Voicemail number. Toggle Use my location On/Off. Show my caller ID to everyone / no one It uses your location to provide you / my contacts with better local search results. Call forwarding On/Off Check to get suggestions from Bing as you type.
Your phone is alerted to Windows Phone Updates automatically by the Windows Phone Update service, and the updates are installed on the phone by using the Zune software running on your personal computer, when you connect your phone with it. 96 LG-C900k | User Guide...
Learn more about your LG-C900k. Stereo headset Microsoft SHG (Start Here Guide) Help you get started about Windows Phone NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may void your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions.
Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 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...
Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for a service or calling a service engineer. Category Sub-Category Question Answer In the case where headphone is physically connected (via 3.5""...
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Bluetooth It's not supported. transmission Ex) Contacts of other phone move to phone via BT. Can you print MS office document Bluetooth Print (MS word, excel, PDF, etc.) using BT It's not supported. or wireless? 100 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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Category Sub-Category Question Answer • Put your old SIM card into your new phone, then go to Settings. Flick to How do you import contacts from your applications, tap people > import Data Backup old phone to your Window Phone 7? SIM contacts.
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Phone Ring Tone How do I set the Ring Tone? different ringtones you can asign to different Function Setting people. On start, tap People > the contact you want to change > Edit > Rigntone. 102 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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Category Sub-Category Question Answer Marketplace enables users to easily find & acquire your favourite ringtone Go to Application list and tap Marketplace Phone Ring Tone How can I use my favourite music as > Music. And browse and choose your Function Setting a ringtone?
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Is it possible to set e-mail filtering? Function button. [Steps] Phone Is it possible to set the alert sound E-mail Settings > ringtones & sounds > Function when receiving e-mail? New email > Choose an item 104 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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My Windows Phone has a SIM lock, that sold you the Windows Phone. Please SIM Lock Function can LG help me in this case? contact the network operator or the store that sold you the Windows Phone. Phone Is Adobe Flash supported (similar to It’...
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No. There is a built-in GPS unit in your Phone Spec Phone Spec device? Windows Phone 7 device. What do you do, when you've forgotten your password? Recovery Password Contact your service provider. Solution missing How do you obtain your password, if forgotten? 106 LG-C900k | User Guide...
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Category Sub-Category Question Answer 1. Factory Reset. Go to tap Applications list > Settings > about > reset your phone. Resetting your phone will erase all your personal content, including applications that you purchased and downloaded, and wil restore the factory settings. 2.
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Customer. If parts, boards or equipment are replaced, they shall become the property of LG. (5) Upon request from LG, the Customer must provide LG with proof of the date of purchase. (6) The Customer will bear the cost of transporting, delivering and handling the Product to and from LG or its authorised service centre.
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(3) Breakage or damage to antennas, unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. (4) If the Customer does not notify LG of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product during the applicable warranty period, the Customer shall have no coverage or benefits under this warranty.
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Fax: 02-8805-4201 Fax: 09-914-2441 extent permitted by law, LG excludes all liability (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any consequential, special, incidental or indirect loss or damage including loss of profit, loss or impairment of privacy of conversations, work stoppage or loss or impairment of data arising out of the use or inability to use the Product.