Some of contents in this manual
may differ from your phone depending
on the software of the phone or your
service provider.
KU990 User Guide
Set up 01
Your standby screen 02
The basics 03
Get creative 04
Get organised 05
The web 06
Settings 07
Accessories 08
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Contents
Changing the common call setting..........28
Changing your video call setting .............28
Contacts..................................................29
Searching for a contact..........................29
Adding a new contact ............................29
Contact options .....................................30
Creating a group....................................30
Changing your contact settings...............31
Viewing information ...............................31
Messaging...............................................32
Sending a message ...............................32
Entering text..........................................32
T9 predictive.........................................33
Abc manual...........................................33
Keyboard ..............................................33
Handwriting recognition .........................33
Setting up your email.............................34
Retrieving your email .............................35
Sending an email using your
new account .........................................35
Changing your email settings .................36
Message folders....................................36
Managing your messages ......................37
Using templates.....................................38
Using emoticons....................................38
Changing your text message settings......38
Changing your multimedia
Guidelines
Guidelines for safe and efficient Use ..........8
Set up
Getting to know your phone.......................14
Installing the USIM and battery...................16
Memory card............................................18
Menu map................................................19
Your standby screen
Touchscreen tips.......................................20
The quick keys..........................................21
The status bar ..........................................22
The shortcut menu....................................23
The basics
Calls
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Making a call or video call......................24
Making a call from your contacts............24
Answering and rejecting a call................24
In-call options........................................25
Adjusting the call volume ......................25
Speed dialling........................................26
Making a second call.............................26
Turning off DTMF...................................26
Viewing your call logs ............................26
Using call divert.....................................27
Using call barring...................................27
message settings ..................................39
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Changing your other settings..................39
Mobile TV..............................................40
Blogger.................................................40
Using the inner video camera .................54
Watching your saved videos ...................55
Watching your videos on your TV ............55
Your photos and videos............................56
Viewing your photos and videos..............56
Using zoom when viewing a video
or photo................................................56
Adjusting the volume when viewing
a video..................................................56
Capturing an image from a video............56
Viewing the details of a video or photo ...57
Sending a photo or video from
the gallery.............................................57
Viewing your photos as a slide show.......58
Setting a photo as wallpaper ..................58
Viewing your videos on a TV...................58
Editing your photos................................59
Adding text to a photo............................60
Adding an effect to a photo ....................60
Morphing a photo ..................................61
Adding a colour accent to a photo...........61
Swapping the colours in a photo.............61
Editing your videos.................................62
Trimming the length of your video...........62
Merging two videos together ..................62
Merging a photo with a video .................62
Adding text to a video ............................63
Overlaying a photo.................................63
Get creative
Camera ..................................................42
Taking a quick photo..............................42
After you’ve taken your photo.................42
Getting to know the viewfinder................43
Using the flash ......................................44
Using the quick settings.........................44
Adjusting the contrast............................45
Choosing a shot type .............................45
Using continuous shot mode ..................46
Taking a panoramic shot ........................46
Using the advanced settings...................47
Changing the image size........................48
Choosing a colour tone ..........................48
Using the inner camera..........................49
Viewing your saved photos.....................49
Viewing the details of a photo.................49
Video camera...........................................50
Shooting a quick video...........................50
After you’ve shot your video ...................50
Getting to know the viewfinder................51
Adjusting the contrast............................52
Using the advanced settings...................52
Changing the video image size ...............53
Choosing a colour tone ..........................54
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Contents
Adding a voice recording........................64
Adding a soundtrack to your video..........64
Changing the speed of your video ..........64
Adding a dimming effect........................65
Multimedia ..............................................66
Pictures ...............................................66
Pictures option menus ...........................66
Sending a photo ....................................66
Using an image .....................................67
Organising your images .........................67
Deleting an image .................................67
Moving or copying an image...................68
Marking and unmarking images .............68
Creating a slide show.............................68
Checking your memory status ................69
Sounds .................................................69
Using a sound .......................................69
Videos ..................................................69
Watching a video...................................69
Using options while video is paused........70
Editing a video clip.................................70
Sending a video clip ..............................70
Using a video clip as a ringtone ..............70
Using the video options menu ................70
Downloading a music.............................71
Games & Applications............................71
Playing a game......................................71
Using the games options menu...............72
Flash contents.......................................72
Viewing an SWF file...............................72
Using options viewing the SWF file..........72
Documents............................................72
Transferring a file to your phone .............72
Viewing a file.........................................73
Others ..................................................73
Muvee studio.........................................73
Creating a movie ...................................74
Music ..................................................74
Transferring music onto your phone........74
Playing a song.......................................75
Using options while playing music...........75
Creating a playlist..................................75
Editing a playlist ....................................76
Deleting a playlist ..................................76
Video playlists .......................................76
Voice recorder.......................................76
Recording a sound or voice ....................77
Sending the voice recording ..................77
Using the radio......................................77
Searching for stations............................78
Editing the channels ..............................78
Resetting channels ................................78
Listening to the radio .............................79
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Get organised
The web
Organiser.................................................80 Accessing the web....................................88
Adding an event to your calendar............80 Adding and accessing your bookmarks.......88
Changing your default calendar view.......80 Saving a page...........................................89
Adding an item to your Tasks list.............81 Accessing a saved page............................89
Sharing a Tasks item..............................81 Viewing your browser history .....................89
Using date finder ...................................81 Changing the web browser settings............89
Setting your alarm .................................82 Using your phone as a modem...................90
Adding a memo.....................................82
Settings
Using your calculator .............................82
Adding a city to your world clock ............83
Changing your screen settings...................92
Personalising your profiles.........................92
Converting a unit ...................................83
Changing your phone settings....................93
PC Sync ..................................................84
Changing your connectivity settings............93
Installing LG PC Suite on your computer..84
Using memory manager ...........................94
Connecting your phone and PC...............84
Using flight mode......................................94
Backing up and restoring your phone’s
Sending and receiving your files
information............................................84
using Bluetooth.........................................94
Viewing your phone files on your PC .......85
Pairing with another Bluetooth device.........95
Synchronising your contacts...................85
Using a Bluetooth headset.........................96
Synchronising your messages ................86
Using your phone as a mass
storage device ......................................86
DivX Converter ......................................87
Accessories............................................98
Network service...................................100
Technical data......................................100
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Guidelines for safe and efficient Use
Please read these simple guidelines. Not
following these guidelines may be dangerous
or illegal. Further detailed information is given
in this manual.
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Emergency calls may not be available
under all mobile networks. Therefore, you
should never depend solely on the phone
for emergency calls.
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Only use ORIGINAL accessories to avoid
damage to your phone.
All radio transmitters carry risks of
interference with electronics in close
proximity. Minor interference may affect
TVs, radios, PCs, etc.
Batteries should be disposed of in
accordance with relevant legislation.
Do not dismantle the phone or battery.
WARNING
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Mobile Phones must be switched off at all
times in an aircraft.
Do not hold the phone in your hand
while driving.
Do not use your phone near petrol stations,
fuel depots, chemical plants or blasting
operations.
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For your safety, use ONLY specified
ORIGINAL batteries and chargers.
Do not handle the phone with wet hands
while it is being charged. It may cause an
electric shock or seriously damage your
phone.
Certification information (SAR)
THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL
GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO
WAVES
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and
receiver. It is designed and manufactured
not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) recommended by international
guidelines (ICNIRP). These limits are part
of comprehensive guidelines and establish
permitted levels of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines were developed by
independent scientific organisations through
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific
studies. The guidelines include a substantial
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Keep the phone in a safe place out of small
children’s reach. It includes small parts
which if detached.
CAUTION
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Switch off the phone in any area where
required by special regulations. For
example, do not use your phone in
hospitals or it may affect sensitive
medical equipment.
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safety margin designed to assure the safety
of all persons, regardless of age and health.
This device meets RF exposure guidelines
when used either in the normal use position
against the ear or when positioned at least
1.5 cm away from the body. When a carry
case, belt clip or holder is used for body-worn
operation, it should not contain metal and
should position the product at least 1.5 cm
away from your body. In order to transmit
data files or messages, this device requires
a quality connection 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. The highest SAR
value for this device when tested for use at
the body is 0.631 W/kg.
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The exposure standard for mobile devices
employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR
limit stated in the international guidelines is
2.0 W/kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using
standard operating positions with the device
transmitting at its highest certified power
level in all tested frequency bands. Although
the SAR is determined at the highest certified
power level, the actual SAR of the device
while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the device is
designed to operate at multiple power levels
so as to use only the power required to reach
the network. In general, the closer you are to
a base station, the lower the power output of
the device. Before a phone model is available
for sale to the public, compliance with the
European R&TTE directive must be shown.
This directive includes as one essential
* The SAR limit for mobile devices used by the
public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged
over ten grams of body tissue. The guidelines
incorporate a substantial margin of safety to
give additional protection for the public and to
account for any variations in measurements.
SAR values may vary depending on national
reporting requirements and the network band.
For SAR information in other regions please
look under product information at www.
lgmobile.com.
requirement the protection of the health and
the safety for the user and any other person.
The highest SAR value for this device when
tested for use at the ear is 0.826 W/kg.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient Use
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Do not tap the screen with a sharp object;
otherwise, it may damage the phone.
Do not expose the phone to liquid or
moisture.
Use the accessories like an earphone
cautiously. Do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily.
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
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Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a
qualified service technician when repair
work is required.
All mobile phones may get interference,
which could affect performance.
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Keep away from electrical appliances such
as TVs, radios, and personal computers.
The unit should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators or cookers.
Do not drop.
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Do not use your mobile phone near
medical equipment without requesting
permission. Avoid placing the phone over
pacemakers, i.e. in your breast pocket.
Some hearing aids might be disturbed by
mobile phones.
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Do not subject this unit to mechanical
vibration or shock.
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The coating of the phone may be damaged
if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper.
Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of the
unit. (Do not use solvent such as benzene,
thinner or alcohol.)
Minor interference may affect TVs, radios,
PCs, etc.
Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of
mobile phones in the areas when you drive.
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Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke
or dust.
Do not keep the phone next to credit
cards or transport tickets; it can affect the
information on the magnetic strips.
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Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
Give full attention to driving.
Use a hands-free kit, if available.
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Pull off the road and park before making
or answering a call if driving conditions so
require.
In aircraft
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Wireless devices can cause interference
in aircraft.
RF energy may affect some electronic
systems in your vehicle such as car
stereos and safety equipment.
When your vehicle is equipped with an
air bag, do not obstruct with installed or
portable wireless equipment. It can fail
or cause serious injury due to improper
performance.
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Turn off your mobile phone before boarding
any aircraft.
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Do not use it on the ground without crew
permission.
Children
Keep the phone in a safe place out of small
children’s reach. It includes small parts which
if detached may cause a choking hazard.
Blasting area
Do not use the phone where blasting is in
progress. Observe restrictions,and follow any
regulations or rules.
Emergency calls
Emergency calls may not be available
under all mobile networks. Therefore, you
should never depend solely on the phone
for emergency calls. Check with your local
service provider.
Potentially explosive atmospheres
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Do not use the phone at a refueling point.
Don’t use near fuel or chemicals.
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Do not transport or store flammable gas,
liquid, or explosives in the compartment of
your vehicle which contains your mobile
phone and accessories.
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Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions. Please
recycle when possible. Do not dispose as
household waste.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Battery information and care
•
You do not need to completely discharge
the battery before recharging. Unlike
other battery systems, there is no memory
effect thatcould compromise the battery’s
performance.
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Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG
chargers are designed to maximize the
battery life.
Do not disassemble or short-circuit the
battery pack.
Keep the metal contacts of the battery
pack clean.
Replace the battery when it no longer
provides acceptable performance. The
battery pack maybe recharged hundreds of
times until it needs replacing.
Recharge the battery if it has not been
used for a long time to maximize usability.
Do not expose the battery charger to direct
sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as
the bathroom.
Do not leave the battery in hot or cold
places, this may deteriorate the battery
performance.
Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless telephone gives you the
powerful ability to communicate by voice
- almost anywhere, anytime. But an important
responsibility accompanies the benefits of
wireless phones, one that every user must
uphold. When driving a car, driving is your
first responsibility. When using your wireless
phone behind the wheel of a car, practice
good common sense and remember the
following tips:
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Use a hands free device. If possible, add
an additional layer of convenience and
safety to your wireless phone with one of
the many hands free accessories available
today.
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Let the person you are speaking with know
you are driving; if necessary, suspend the
call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even
heavy traffic can be hazardous.
There is risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
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Do not take notes or look up phone
numbers while driving. Jotting down a “to
do” list or flipping through your address
book takes attention away from your
primary responsibility, driving safely.
If possible, place calls when you are not
moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to
plan calls when you will not be driving.
Do not engage in stressful or emotional
conversations that may be distracting.
Make people you are talking with aware
you are driving and suspend conversations
that have the potential to divert your
attention from the road.
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Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies, if you see an auto accident
crime in progress or other serious
emergency where lives are in danger, call
the emergency number, as you would want
others to do for you.
Call roadside assistance or a special non-
emergency wireless assistance number
when necessary. If you see a broken down
vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken
traffic signal, a minor traffic accident
where no one appears injured, or a vehicle
you know to be stolen, call roadside
assistance or other special nonemergency
wireless number.
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Use your wireless phone to call emergency
services for yourself or others. in the
case of fi re, traffi c accident or medical
emergencies;
- Australia: Dial 0-0-0,
- New Zealand: Dial 1-1-1,
- International: Dial 1-1-2,
- other local emergency number.
Remember, it is a free call on your wireless
phone for emergency services.
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Use your wireless phone to help others in
emergencies, if you see an auto accident
crime in progress or other serious
emergency where lives are in danger, call
the emergency number, as you would want
others to do for you.
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Getting to know your phone
Charger, Cable, Handsfree connector
Camera mode
Lock/Unlock
key (Image
TIP: To connect the USB cable, wait until the
phone has powered up and has registered to the network.
Stabilization
key in Camera)
Inner camera lens
End/Power key
Ends or rejects a call.
Turns the phone on/off.
Press once to return to
the standby screen.
Clear key
Deletes a character with
each press.
Call key
Dials a phone number and
answers incoming calls.
WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone
or sitting on it while it is in your pocket can damage the
phone’s LCD and touch screen functionality.
Capture button
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Open view
Jog wheel
Zooms in or out when in camera or video mode.
Scrolls through menus.
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TIP: You can adjust volume level when
enjoying music, game and during a call.
WARNING: Close contact with a magnetic
object may cause a malfunction of the wheel key.
Battery cover
Battery
Microphone
USIM Card Socket
Capture button
Memory card slot
Lock/Unlock key (Image
Stabilization key in Camera)
Light sensor
Flash
Camera lens
Camera mode
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Installing the USIM and battery
2 Remove the battery
1 Remove the battery cover
Press and hold down the battery release
button at the top of the phone and lift off
the battery cover.
Hold the top edge of the battery and lift the
battery from the battery compartment by
using the battery cover.
WARNING: Do not use your
fingernail when removing the battery.
WARNING: Do not remove the
battery when the phone is switched on,
as this may damage the phone.
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Installing the USIM and battery
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5 Charging your phone
Slide back the cover of the charger socket
on the side of your KU990. Insert the
charger and plug into a mains electricity
socket. Your KU990 will need to be charged
until a message reading Fully Charged
appears on screen.
3 Install the USIM card
Slide the USIM card into the USIM card
holder. Make sure that the gold contact
area on the card is facing downwards.
To remove the USIM card, pull it gently
in the reverse direction.
4 Install the battery
Insert the top of the battery first into the top
edge of the battery compartment. Ensure
the battery contacts align with the terminals
on the phone. Press down the bottom of the
battery until it clips into place.
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Memory card
Installing a memory card
1
From the standby screen select
,
Expand the memory space available on your
phone using a memory card. The KU990
will support up to a 2GB memory card.
then touch
Phone settings.
Touch Memory manager then chose
External memory.
Touch Format and then confirm your
choice.
and choose
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TIP: Memory card is an optional accessory.
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Remove the battery and battery cover
as before.
Insert memory card.
Enter the password, if one is set, and your
card will be formatted and ready to use.
Slide the memory card into the slot
at the top, until it clicks into place.
Make sure that the gold contact area
is facing downwards.
TIP: To change your default storage
destination, open Memory manager from
the Phone settings menu and select Primary
storage settings.
Note: If your memory card has existing
content on, it will automatically be filed in the
correct folder, so for example videos will be
stored in the Videos folder.
Transferring your contacts
To transfer your contacts from your USIM to
your phone:
3
Replace the battery cover as before.
1 From the standby screen select
,
Formatting the memory card
then touch and choose Contacts.
2 Touch Contact settings then Copy.
3 Choose Handset to USIM and touch OK.
4 Choose All together or one by one and
touch OK.
If your memory card is already formatted,
you can begin using it. If your card isn’t
formatted you will need to do so.
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Menu map
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Games &
Apps
Muvee
studio
Display
WWW
Dialing Contacts
Profiles
Alarms
Tools
Phone
settings
Call
settings
Messaging
Calls
Camera
Music
Organiser
Memo
Mobile TV
FM radio
Flight
mode
Bluetooth
Voice
recorder
Blogger My Files
Vodafone-
Services
This service is dependent on the operator.
Please contact your service provider.
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Your standby screen
Status bar
Multitasking
Whenever your KU990 isn’t in use it’ll return
to your home screen. From here you access
all the menu options, make a quick call and
view the status of your phone - as well as
many other things.
Touchscreen tips
The home screen is also a great place to get
accustomed to the touch screen.
To select an item touch the icon accurately.
Your KU990 will vibrate slightly when it
recognises you’ve touched an option.
To scroll through lists touch the last item visible
and slide your finger up the screen. The list will
move up so more items are visible.
Quick keys
Shortcut arrows
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There’s no need to press too hard, the
touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up
on a light yet firm touch.
Use the tip of your finger to touch the
option you require. Be careful not to touch
any other keys around it.
When the screen light is off, press the
Unlock/Lock key on the right hand side
to restore the home screen.
Don’t cover the phone with a case or cover
as the touchscreen will not work with any
material covering them.
▲
Shortcut menu
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The quick keys
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The quick keys provide easy, one-touch
access to your most used functions.
Touch to access the Messaging options
menu. From here you can create a new
SMS or email, or view your message
folder. See page 32 for details.
Touch to open the full menu which is
separated into four sub-menus. Touch
each sub-menu’s vertical tab to view
further options.
Touch to open your address book.
Alphabetical tabs run vertically along
the left side of the screen so you can
easily find the contact you’re looking
for. You can also create new contacts
and edit existing ones. See page 29
for details.
Touch to bring up the touch dialling pad
to make a call. Input the number as you
would using a normal key pad and touch
or press the
To initiate a video call with the number,
press after inputting the number.
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See page 24 for details.
Advice to the customer
In order to allow better antenna sensitivity LG suggest that you hold the handset as
depicted in the figure below.
0
X
please do not cover the antenna area with your hand during a call and using a bluetooth
connection. It may degrade speech quality.
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Your standby screen
The status bar
The status bar indicates, using various icons,
things like signal strength, new messages
and battery life as well as telling you whether
your Bluetooth or GPRS is active.
Below is a table which explains the meaning
of icons you’re likely to see in the status bar.
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Multitasking
Normal profile in use
Outdoor profile in use
Silent profile in use
Headset profile in use
Calls are diverted
GPRS available
Applications running
Network signal strength
(number of bars will vary)
No network signal
Remaining battery life
Battery empty
EDGE in use
New text message
New voice message
Message inbox is full
Message sending failed
An alarm is set
Roaming
WAP is in use
Flight mode is selected
Bluetooth is active
HSDPA available
3G available
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Changing your profile from the
status bar
Touch the icon that represents your current
profile setting in the status bar. Select
a profile type, for example Silent, and
touch OK to save and close.
The shortcut menu
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The shortcut menu provides nine further
menu options. To open the shortcut menu:
1
Touch the standby screen once above the
quick keys.
2
When the shortcut arrows appear, slide
your finger horizontally across them in
either direction.
Using the Multitasking function
Touch
to open the Multitasking menu.
From here you can view all the applications
you have running and access them with
one touch.
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The shortcut menu will open. Touch any
of the nine options to open the application
or a further menu.
To close the shortcut menu, slide your
finger across the shortcut arrows again,
in either direction.
From any application, touch
and select
Home screen to return to the standby screen
without exiting or closing the application.
When you have an application running in the
background (e.g. a game or the FM radio),
will appear in the status bar.
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Calls
Making a call or video call
Making a call from your contacts
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2
Touch to open the keypad.
Key in the number using the keypad.
To delete a digit press the C hard key.
1
From the standby screen touch
to open the address book.
2
Select the alphabetical tab corresponding
to the first letter of the contact you’d like
to call. So, for ‘Home’, select E-H.
From the list, touch the contact you’d like
to call and select the number to use if you
have more than one saved.
3
4
Touch
or
hard key to initiate
the call. Touch
to make a video call.
To end the call press the
hard key.
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4
TIP! To enter + for making an
international call, touch
twice.
Touch Call.
TIP! Press the lock/unlock button to
lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being
made by mistake.
TIP! You can search your contacts
from the call screen. Touch
and choose
Search contacts. Scroll through your
contacts or enter the first few digits of a
number to limit the list.
TIP! To bring up the keypad during a
call, touch
.
Answering and rejecting a call
When your phone rings press the
key to answer the call.
hard
Press the
hard key to mute the ringing.
This is great if you’ve forgotten to change
your profile to Silent for a meeting.
Press the
hard key a second time to
reject the incoming call.
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In-call options
Mute - Touch
so the person you are talking to cannot
hear you.
to turn off the microphone
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02
03
04
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06
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08
Speaker - Touch
speaker phone.
to turn on the
Hold - Touch
Touch Resume to continue your conversation.
to put a caller on hold.
Keypad - Touch to open a numerical
keypad for navigating menus with numbered
options. For example when dialling call centres
or other automated telephone services.
Options - Choose from a list of further in-call
options, including Go to contacts and Go to
messages so you can check your messages
and add contacts during a call. You can also
end the call from here by touching End call.
TIP! To scroll through a list of options or
your list of contacts, touch the last item visible and
slide your finger up the screen. The list will move up
so more items are visible.
Adjusting the call volume
To adjust the volume during a call turn the
jog wheel clockwise to increase the volume
or anti-clockwise to decrease the volume.
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Calls
Speed dialling
You can assign a frequently-called contact
to a speed dial number.
TIP! You can combine your calls by
selecting then Join. Check that your
network provider supports conference calling.
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2
3
Touch
Touch Speed dials.
and select Contacts.
NOTE: You will be charged for each call
you make.
Your Voicemail is already set to speed dial
1. You cannot change this. Touch any other
number to assign it a speed dial contact.
Your address book will open. Select the
contact you’d like to assign to that number
by touching their phone number once.
Turning off DTMF
4
DTMF allows you to use numerical commands
to navigate menus within automated messages.
DTMF is switched on as default.
To call a speed dial number, touch from
the standby screen then press and hold the
assigned number until the contact appears
on screen. The call will initiate automatically,
To turn it off during a call (to make a note of
a number for example) touch
DTMF off.
and select
there’s no need to press
.
Viewing your call logs
TIP! To scroll through a list of option,
Making a second call
touch the last item visible and slide your finger up
the screen. The list will move up so more items
are visible.
1
During your initial call, touch
Add new call.
and select
2
Dial the number or search your contacts
(see Making a call on page 18 for details).
Touch
Choose to view:
then
and select Calls.
3
4
Press
to connect the call.
Both calls will be displayed on the call
screen. Your initial call will be locked and
the caller put on hold.
All calls - View the complete list of all your
dialled, received and missed calls.
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6
Touch Swap to change between the calls.
Dialled calls - View the list of all the
numbers you have called.
To end one or both calls press
and
select End followed by All or Active.
Received calls - View the list of all the
numbers that have called you.
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Missed calls - View the list of all the calls
you have missed.
TIP! To turn off all call diverts, choose
Deactivate all from the Divert menu.
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02
03
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08
Call charges - View the charges applied to
your dialled numbers (this service is network
dependant, some operators are unable to
support this) and the call duration of all your
calls; received and dialled.
Using call barring
1
2
3
Touch
Call settings.
Touch Call barring and choose Video
calls and/or Voice calls.
Choose any or all of the six options:
All outgoing
, select
and choose
Data volume - View the amount in kilobytes
of all your received and sent data.
TIP! From any call log touch
and Clear to
Outgoing international
Outgoing international calls except
home country
delete all the recorded items.
TIP! Touch any single call log entry to
view the date, time and duration of the call.
All incoming
Incoming when abroad
Enter the call barring password.
Please check with your network operator
for this service.
Using call divert
4
1
2
3
Touch
Call settings.
Touch Divert and choose Video calls
and/or Voice calls.
Choose whether to divert all calls, when
the line is busy, when there is no answer
or when you are not reachable.
Input the number you’d like to divert to.
Touch Divert to activate.
, select
and choose
TIP! Select Fixed dial number to
turn on and compile a list of numbers which
can be called from your phone. You’ll need
your PIN2 code from your operator. Only
numbers included in the fixed dial list can be
called from your phone.
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5
Note: Charges are incurred for diverting
calls. Please contact your network
provider for details.
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Calls
Changing the common call setting
Changing your video call setting
1
Touch
, select
and choose
1
Touch
, select
and choose
Call setting.
Call settings.
2
Touch Common setting. From here you
can amend the settings for:
2
3
Touch Video calls.
Choose the settings of your video calling.
Determine whether to Use private
picture and select one, switch on the
Mirror (so you can see yourself on screen)
and select an My image size.
Call reject - Select On or Off and choose
to reject all calls, of those from specific
groups, contacts or from unregistered
numbers (those not in your contacts).
Send my number - Choose whether
your number will be displayed when you
call someone.
Auto redial - Choose On or Off.
Answer mode - Choose whether to
answer the phone using the Send key
or any key.
Minute minder - Select On to hear a tone
every minute during a call.
BT answer mode - Select Hands-free
to be able to answer a call using
a Bluetooth headset or select Handset
to press a key on the handset to answer
a call when using a Bluetooth headset.
TIP! To scroll through a list of option,
touch the last item visible and slide your finger
up the screen. The list will move up so more
items are visible.
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Contacts
Searching for a contact
TIP! To scroll through your list of
contacts, touch the last item visible and slide
your finger up the screen. The list will move
up so more items are visible.
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02
03
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08
There are two ways to search for a contact:
From the standby screen
1
2
From the standby screen touch
open the address book.
Select the alphabetical tab corresponding
to the first letter of the contact you’d like
to view. So, for ‘Home’ select E-H.
to
Adding a new contact
1
From the standby screen touch
and select Contacts.
Select Add new.
Choose whether to save the contact to
your Handset or USIM.
Enter the first and last name of your new
contact. You do not have to enter both,
but you must enter one or the other.
Enter up to five different numbers and
assign a type for each. Choose from
Mobile, Home, Office, Pager, Fax,
VT and General. Touch OK.
Add up to two email addresses.
Assign the contact to a group. Choose
from No group, Family, Friends,
Colleagues, School or VIP.
2
3
TIP! You can search by group by touching
and selecting Search by group. This will
bring up a list of all your groups.
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5
From the main menu
1
Select Contacts.
2
Touch
and enter the first few letters of
the contact you’d like to find using the
keypad. Or select
to switch to address
book view and select the tab corresponding
to the first letter of the name.
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3
Your address book will bring up a list of
the contacts corresponding to the letters
you’ve entered.
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You can also add a Homepage, Home
address, Company name, Job title,
Company address and a Memo.
Touch Save to save the contact.
TIP! You can switch between the
keypad search screen and the alphabetical
address book screen by touching the
or
icon in the top right corner of the screen.
TIP! You can create customised
groups for your contacts, see Creating a
group on page 30.
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Contacts
Add new contact - You can add new
entry.
Mark/Unmark - You can select one or
more contacts for multiple deletion.
Search by group - You can search the
entry by group.
Contact options
There are many things you can do when
viewing a contact. Here’s how to access and
use the options menu:
1
Open the contact you’d like to use. See
Searching for a contact on page 29.
Creating a group
2
Press
From here you can:
to open the list of options.
1
From the standby screen touch
Edit - Change any of the contact’s details.
Send message - Send a message to the
contact. If the contact has an email
address, select whether you’d like to send
an email or SMS/MMS. See page 32 for
details on how to send messages.
Send business card - Send the
contact’s details to another person as
a business card. Choose to send as
a Text message, Multimedia message,
Email or via Bluetooth.
Make voice call - Call the contact.
Make video call - Video call the contact.
Save to USIM/Handset - Choose to move
or copy to the USIM card or handset
(depending on where you originally saved
the contact).
and select Contacts.
Select Groups and touch
Select Add new group.
Enter a name for your new group.
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3
4
5
.
Touch Save.
Note: If you delete a group, the contacts
which were assigned to that group will not be
lost. They will remain in your address book.
TIP! You can edit an existing group
by highlighting it and touching . Choose to
Add a member to the group from your contacts,
assign a Group ringtone, Rename the group or
Delete a group.
Delete - Delete the contact. Touch Yes
if you are sure.
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the handset it will be deleted from the
USIM memory.
Backup contacts - See Backing up and
restoring your phone’s information
on page 84.
Restore contacts - See Backing up and
restoring your phone’s information
on page 84.
Clear contacts - Delete all your contacts.
Touch Yes if you are sure you want to wipe
your address book.
Changing your contact settings
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02
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08
You can adapt your contact settings so
that your address book works in the way
you prefer.
TIP! To scroll through a list of options,
touch the last item visible and slide your finger
up the screen. The list will move up so more
items are visible.
1
2
From the standby screen touch
select Contacts.
Select Contact settings. From here you
can adjust the following settings:
and
Viewing information
1
From the standby screen touch
select Contacts.
and
Contact list settings - Choose whether
to view contacts saved to both your
Handset & USIM, Handset only or USIM
only. You can also select to show the first
name or last name of a contact first.
Copy - Copy your contacts from your USIM
to your handset or from your handset to
your USIM. Choose to do this one at a time,
or all at once. If you select one at a time,
you’ll need to select each contact to copy
one by one.
2
3
Select Infomation.
From here you can view your Service dial
numbers, your Own number, your
Memory info. (how much memory space
you’ve got left) and My business card.
TIP! If you’ve yet to add a business
card for yourself, select Add and enter all
your details as you would for any contact.
Touch Save to finish.
Move - This works in the same way as
Copy, but the contact will only be saved
to the location you’ve moved it to, e.g.
if you move a contact from the USIM to
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Messaging
Messaging
Entering text
Your KU990 combines SMS, MMS and email
into one intuitive and easy to use menu.
There are four ways to enter text:
T9 predictive, Abc manual, Keyboard
and Handwriting recognition.
There are two ways to enter the
messaging centre:
To switch between text entry methods
touch the corresponding icon at the top
of the screen.
1
2
Touch
Touch
from the standby screen.
from the standby screen,
then Messaging.
Handwriting recognition - Choose
Keyboard , Handwriting-Screen,
Handwriting-Box
Sending a message
1
2
Touch
then choose Create new.
T9 predictive text - Touch to turn on
T9 predictive text then select T9 abc, T9
Abc or 123.
Choose Message to send an SMS or
MMS. Or to send an email, choose Email.
See page 35 for details.
Abc manual - Choose Abc, ABC or 123
3
4
A new SMS will open.
Touch
or
then Insert, to add an
,
To use the keyboard, touch
keyboard from the drop down menu.
Use to scroll through the different
and select
image, video, sound, symbols, template,
emoticon, name&number, new slide, subject.
Touch Send. Enter the phone number or
touch Contacts to open your contacts list.
You can add multiple contacts.
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keyboard types in each text entry mode
(for example, capitals or lowercase).
To enter a space touch 0.
WARNING: You will be charged per 160
character text message for each person that
you send the message to.
To change between upper, lower and title
case press
.
To delete a character use the C hard key
below the screen.
WARNING: If an image, video or sound
is added to an SMS it will be automatically
convert to an MMS and you will be charged
accordingly.
To enter a symbol touch
.
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T9 predictive
Keyboard
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02
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08
In T9 mode you will see
.
In Keyboard mode the screen flips to
landscape and a full qwerty keyboard
appears on screen.
T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to
recognise words you’re writing based on
the key sequences you touch. Simply touch
the number key associated with the letter
you want to enter, and the dictionary will
recognise the word once all the letters are
entered. For example, press 8, 3, 5, 3, 7, 4, 6,
6, 3 to write ‘telephone’.
Simply touch each letter to write your
message and press:
to switch to upper case
to add a space
TIP! Keyboard mode predicts and shows what
you will type in next. These words are predicted
based on the sentences you have typed in so
far. If you do not wish to use the suggested
words, keep typing in new words. If you wish to
use the suggested words, press the space bar
to confirm them.
If the word you want doesn’t appear, touch
or Spell. If you touch Spell you can
then enter the word using Abc manual mode
and your word or name will be added
to the dictionary.
Abc manual
Handwriting recognition
In Abc mode you will see
.
In Handwriting mode you simply write on
screen and your KU990 will convert your
handwriting into your message. Select
Screen or Box depending on your
preferred view.
In Abc mode you must touch the key
repeatedly to enter a letter. For example,
to write ‘hello’, touch 4 twice, 3 twice, 5 three
times, 5 three times again, then 6 three times.
WARNING: You may find it easier to use a
stylus in this mode, please remember to press
lightly to protect your screen from damage.
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Mailbox type - Enter the mailbox type,
POP3 or IMAP4.
Setting up your email
You can stay in touch on the move using
email on your KU990. It’s quick and simple
to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 email account.
Save to server - Choose whether to
save your emails to the server. For IMAP4
accounts copies are always saved.
Save sent mail into - Choose where
to save your IMAP4 emails. For POP3
accounts copies are always saved on
the phone.
TIP! To scroll through a list of option,
touch the last item visible and slide your finger
up the screen. The list will move up so more
items are visible.
Access point - Choose your Internet
1
Touch
settings.
Touch Email then Email accounts.
Open and touch Add new.
You can now choose how your
account works:
Title - Enter a name for this account.
My name - Enter your name.
Username - Enter the account’s username.
Password - Enter the account’s password.
Email address - Enter the account’s
email address.
Reply email address - Enter the ‘reply
to’ email address.
Outgoing mail server - Enter the
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