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CE 0168
KU990
ENGLISH
www.lgmobile.com
P/N : MMBB0261301 (1.0) H

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  • Page 1 CE 0168 KU990 ENGLISH www.lgmobile.com P/N : MMBB0261301 (1.0) H...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth QD ID B013158...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact KU990 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Disposal of your old appliance When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
  • Page 5 SET UP YOUR STANDBY SCREEN THE BASICS GET CREATIVE GET ORGANISED THE WEB SETTINGS ACCESSORIES...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Changing your text message settings ..32 Using call barring ........21 Changing your multimedia Changing the common call setting ..22 message settings ........33 Changing your video call setting ..... 22 Changing your other settings ....33 LG KU990 | User Guide...
  • Page 7 GET CREATIVE Your photos and videos ......48 Viewing your photos and videos ....48 Camera ..........34 Using zoom when viewing a video Taking a quick photo ......34 or photo ..........48 After you’ve taken your photo ....34 Adjusting the volume when viewing Getting to know the viewfi...
  • Page 8 Flash contents ........64 Adding an event to your calendar .... 72 Viewing an SWF fi le ....... 64 Changing your default calendar view ..72 Using options viewing the SWF fi le ..64 LG KU990 | User Guide...
  • Page 9 Sending and receiving your fi les PC Sync ..........76 using Bluetooth ......... 86 Installing LG PC Suite on your computer .. 76 Pairing with another Bluetooth device ..87 Connecting your phone and PC....76 Using a Bluetooth headset ......88...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone

    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 Capture button phone’s LCD and touch screen functionality. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 11: Open View

    Open view Jog wheel Zooms in or out when in camera or video mode. Scrolls through menus. 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...

  • Page 12: Installing The Usim And Battery

    WARNING: Do not use your fi ngernail when removing the battery. WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone. LG KU990 | User Guide...
  • Page 13 5 Charging your phone Slide back the cover of the charger socket 3 Install the USIM card on the side of your KU990. Insert the Slide the USIM card into the USIM card charger and plug into a mains electricity holder.

  • Page 14: Memory Card

    From the standby screen select Expand the memory space available on your then touch and choose phone using a memory card. The KU990 Phone settings. will support up to a 2GB memory card. Touch Memory manager then chose External memory.

  • Page 15: Menu Map

    Menu map My stuff Camera Screen Profi les Dialing Contacts 02 Active Organiser Muvee Phone Call Call logs Messaging Music Memo Alarms settings studio settings Tools Video Voice Flight Bluetooth playlists recorder mode Games FM radio & Apps...

  • Page 16: Your Standby Screen

    Your standby screen Whenever your KU990 isn’t in use it’ll return Status bar Multitasking 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.

  • Page 17: The Quick Keys

    See page 18 for details. Advice to the customer In order to allow better antenna sensitivity LG suggest that you hold the handset as depicted in the fi gure below. please do not cover the antenna area with your hand during a call and using a bluetooth...

  • Page 18: The Status Bar

    EDGE in use New text message Roaming New voice message Flight mode is selected Message inbox is full Bluetooth is active Message sending failed HSDPA available An alarm is set 3G available Vibrate profi le in use LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 19: The Shortcut Menu

    Changing your profi le from the The shortcut menu status bar The shortcut menu provides nine further Touch the icon that represents your current menu options. To open the shortcut menu: profi le setting in the status bar. Select Touch the standby screen once above the a profi...

  • Page 20: Calls

    Press the hard key to mute the ringing. This is great if you’ve forgotten to change your profi le to Silent for a meeting. Press the hard key a second time to reject the incoming call. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 21: In-Call Options

    In-call options Mute - Touch to turn off the microphone so the person you are talking to cannot hear you. Speaker - Touch to turn on the speaker phone. Hold - Touch to put a caller on hold. Touch Resume to continue your conversation. Keypad - Touch to open a numerical keypad for navigating menus with numbered...

  • Page 22: Speed Dialling

    Dialled calls - View the list of all the To end one or both calls press numbers you have called. select End followed by All or Active. Received calls - View the list of all the numbers that have called you. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 23: Using Call Divert

    Missed calls - View the list of all the calls TIP! To turn off all call diverts, choose you have missed. Deactivate all from the Call divert menu. Call charges - View the charges applied to your dialled numbers (this service is network Using call barring dependant, some operators are unable to Touch...

  • Page 24: Changing The Common Call Setting

    Bluetooth headset. TIP! To scroll through a list of option, touch the last item visible and slide your fi nger up the screen. The list will move up so more items are visible. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 25: Contacts

    Contacts Searching for a contact TIP! To scroll through your list of There are two ways to search for a contact: contacts, touch the last item visible and slide your fi nger up the screen. The list will move From the standby screen up so more items are visible.

  • Page 26: Contact Options

    USIM card or handset (depending on where you originally saved the contact). Delete - Delete the contact. Touch Yes if you are sure. Add new contact - You can add new entry. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 27: Changing Your Contact Settings

    Changing your contact settings Move - This works in the same way as Copy, but the contact will only be saved You can adapt your contact settings so to the location you’ve moved it to, e.g. that your address book works in the way if you move a contact from the USIM to you prefer.

  • Page 28: Messaging

    Messaging Messaging Entering text Your KU990 combines SMS, MMS and email There are four ways to enter text: into one intuitive and easy to use menu. T9 predictive, Abc manual, Keyboard and Handwriting recognition. There are two ways to enter the...

  • Page 29: T9 Predictive

    In Abc mode you will see In Handwriting mode you simply write on In Abc mode you must touch the key screen and your KU990 will convert your repeatedly to enter a letter. For example, handwriting into your message. Select to write ‘hello’, touch 4 twice, 3 twice, 5 three...

  • Page 30: Setting Up Your Email

    You can stay in touch on the move using Save to server - Choose whether to email on your KU990. It’s quick and simple save your emails to the server. For IMAP4 to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 email account.

  • Page 31: Retrieving Your Email

    Touch the account you want to use then TIP! You can email Word, Excel, Choose Retrieve and your KU990 will PowerPoint and PDF documents to your connect to your email account and retrieve KU990 so you can review them on the move. your new messages.

  • Page 32: Changing Your Email Settings

    To scroll through a list of option, touch the last item visible and slide your fi nger on your KU990, it’s fairly self-explanatory. up the screen. The list will move up so more Inbox - All the messsages you receive are items are visible.

  • Page 33: Managing Your Messages

    Managing your messages Message information - See additional information for the message, for example, You can use your Inbox to manage the time it was sent. your messages. If you see the message No space for USIM TIP! To scroll through a list of option, message you should delete some messages touch the last item visible and slide your fi...

  • Page 34: Using Templates

    Using templates Changing your text message settings Create templates for the SMS and MMS Your KU990 message settings are pre-defi ned messages you send most frequently. You’ll so that you can send messages immediately. fi nd some templates already on your phone, If you’d like to change the settings, see below...

  • Page 35: Changing Your Multimedia Message Settings

    Creation mode - Choose your message mode. Delivery time - Deliver your message at message settings a specifi c time. Your KU990 message settings are pre-defi ned Multi msg. centre - Enter the details for so that you can send messages immediately. your message centre.

  • Page 36: Camera

    Sending a message, page 86 for Sending and receiving your fi les using Bluetooth. TIP! Move the camera mode switch to to open the photo gallery. See page 41, Viewing your saved photos, for details. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 37: Getting To Know The Viewfi Nder

    Getting to know the viewfi nder Zoom - Touch to zoom in or to zoom out. Alternatively you can use the jog wheel around the lens. Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings on page 39 for details.

  • Page 38: Using The Fl Ash

    Sensitive for a more luminescent photo. When you’ve made your selection the fl ash Touch the preset quick setting which best menu will automatically close, ready for suits the conditions. you to take your picture. Take your photo. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Contrast

    Adjusting the contrast Frame - Choose from one of the fun frames to transform your Contrast defi nes the difference between light friend into a pirate or just decorate and dark in an image. A low contrast image their surroundings. will appear foggy, whereas a high contrast image will appear much sharper.

  • Page 40: Using Continuous Shot Mode

    A tick will appear next to the image panoramic image. thumbnail. Touch Save to exit. Note: Due to the image size the panoramic photo will appear slightly distorted in the Gallery view. Touch it twice to view it properly. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 41: Using The Advanced Settings

    Switch camera - For self portraits, in your memory. switch to the LG KU990’s inner camera. White balance - The white balance See Using the inner camera on page 41 ensures that any white in your photos is for details.

  • Page 42: Changing The Image Size

    You can change a photo taken in Select from the settings menu. colour to black and white or sepia after it’s taken but you cannot change a picture taken in black and white or sepia back to colour. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 43: Using The Inner Camera

    Using the inner camera Your LG KU990 has a 640x480 inner camera, not just for video calling but for taking pictures too. To switch to the inner camera touch then select After a few seconds you’ll see yourself in the viewfi nder. To capture the image press Touch the photo you want to view once to the capture button as normal.

  • Page 44: Video Camera

    Sending messages, or page 86 for Sending and receiving your fi les using Bluetooth. TIP! Move the camera mode switch to to open the gallery. See page 48, Viewing your photos and videos, for details. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 45: Getting To Know The Viewfi Nder

    Getting to know the viewfi nder Zoom - Touch to zoom in or to zoom out. Alternatively you can use the jog wheel around the lens. Video mode - Video mode is selected. Image size Saving to handset memory/ External memory 120fps - Smaller image size with Quad Speed Playback, capturing the action at an impressive 120 frames per second.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Contrast

    See Changing the Colour tone - Choose a colour tone video image size on page 45. to apply to the video you’re taking. See Choosing a colour tone on page 46. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 47: Changing The Video Image Size

    Changing the video image size Switch camera - Switch to your LG KU990’s inner camera to record a video of The more pixels, the larger the fi le size, yourself. See Using the inner video which in turn means they take up more camera on page 46 for details.

  • Page 48: Choosing A Colour Tone

    WARNING: The great editing software To switch to the inner camera touch on your LG KU990 is compatible with all video then select types except 640X384 and 640x480. Don’t After a few seconds you’ll see yourself in record in this format if you plan to edit your video.

  • Page 49: Watching Your Saved Videos

    Watching your saved videos Watching your videos on your TV Move the camera mode switch to Connect your KU990 to your TV using the TV and press the capture button. output cable. Open the video you’d like to Your gallery will appear on screen.

  • Page 50: Your Photos And Videos

    . Touch Yes to confi rm. the gallery. The image will be saved in the My stuff folder and appear in the gallery. You need to exit gallery and then re-open for this to appear. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 51: Viewing The Details Of A Video Or Photo

    Touch to close the details and view the WARNING: Some functions would not work properly if the multimedia fi le is not video still or photo. recorded on the phone. Sending a photo or video from the gallery Viewing the details of a video or photo Touch a photo or video twice to open it.

  • Page 52: Viewing Your Photos As A Slide Show

    Touch here to view the photos in a random order (i.e. not the chronological order they appear in your gallery). Touch to skip to the next photo. Touch to return to the last photo shown. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 53: Editing Your Photos

    Editing your photos Decorate your photo with stamps. There are loads of great things you can do to Choose from the different stamps available your photos to change them, add to them or and touch your photo wherever you’d like liven them up a little.

  • Page 54: Adding Text To A Photo

    Frame - Add a frame to your photo. You may be prompted to allow the image size to be changed. To see the frame types select Yes. The chosen frame will be superimposed over your photo. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 55: Morphing A Photo

    Morphing a photo appear around everything in that area which is of the same or similar colour. Morphing a photo is great for changing the For example, someone’s hair or the colour facial expressions of friends, or just for of their jumper. distorting a photo for artistic effect.

  • Page 56: Editing Your Videos

    Touch and slide the photo to merge it to the changes. the end or the beginning of the video. Touch Effect to choose how the photo and video merge together: None, Fade LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 57: Adding Text To A Video

    out, Pan zoom, Oval, Uncover, Blind, Touch Save followed by Yes. Choose to Checker board or Dissolve. save over the original fi le or as a new fi le. Press Save followed by Yes. Choose to Repeat these steps to add more text. save over the original fi...

  • Page 58: Adding A Voice Recording

    Choose to save over the original fi le or Choose to save over the original fi le or as a new fi le. as a new fi le. Repeat these steps to add more voice recordings to the video. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 59: Adding A Dimming Effect

    Adding a dimming effect Open the video you’d like to edit, select and touch the screen to bring up the options. Select and choose Dimming effect. Choose to save over the original fi le or as a new fi le. Your video will now fade in at the start and fade out at the end.

  • Page 60: Multimedia

    Use as, Print, Touch My stuff then choose My images. Sort by and Memory manager options are Select a photo and touch available for default images. Touch Send and choose from Message, Email or Bluetooth. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 61: Using An Image

    If you choose Message or Email, your Outgoing call - Set an image to appear photo will be attached to the message and during outgoing calls. you can write and send the message as Start-up - Set an image to appear when normal.

  • Page 62: Moving Or Copying An Image

    To unmark an image, touch the image again so that the tick disappears from the box. Once you have marked all of the appropriate boxes, press and choose one of the options. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 63: Checking Your Memory Status

    Checking your memory status My videos You can check to see how much of your The My videos folder shows the list of memory space you have used and how downloaded videos and videos you have much you have left to use. recorded on your phone.

  • Page 64: Using Options While Video Is Paused

    Image merge - Merge the video with an Send - Send a video to a friend. image from your Images folder. Move - Move a video clip from the phone memory to a memory card or vice versa. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 65: My Games And Apps

    Copy - Copy a video clip from the phone Playing a game memory to a memory card or vice versa. Touch then Delete - Delete a video. Touch My stuff then My games & apps. Rename - Rename a video. Select a game and touch Launch.

  • Page 66: Flash Contents

    Bluetooth is probably the easiest way to default and downloaded SWF fi les. transfer a fi le from your computer to your phone. You can also use LG PC Suite via Viewing an SWF fi le your sync cable, see page 76 for details.

  • Page 67: Others

    Others Muvee studio The Others folder is used to store fi les which The Muvee studio allows you to create an are not pictures, sounds, videos, games or image slide show combined with music. applications. It is used in the same way as the Documents folder.

  • Page 68: Creating A Movie

    The easiest way to transfer music onto your Musical phone is via Bluetooth or your sync cable. Touch Play to see what you’ve created. You can also use LG PC Suite, see page 76 Touch then Save Location to choose for details. To transfer using Bluetooth: where to save the movie.

  • Page 69: Playing A Song

    Playing a song Using options while playing music Touch then Touch and choose from: Touch Music, then All tracks. Minimize - Make the music player screen Select the song you want to play and disappear so that you can continue using your touch Play.

  • Page 70: Editing A Playlist

    Use as – You can set the song as a effect Touch Done. sound. Voice recorder Use your voice recorder to record voice memos or other sounds. Touch then LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 71: Recording A Sound Or Voice

    Using the radio Touch to listen to your recording. Your LG KU990 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations to listen to on the move. Note: You will need to insert your headphones in order to listen to the radio.

  • Page 72: Searching For Stations

    Each channel will return to the Select the channel number you want starting 87.5Mhz frequency. to save the station to and touch OK. Note: You can also manually tune into a station by using displayed next to the radio frequency. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 73: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio Touch then Touch FM radio then touch the channel number of the station you would like to listen to. TIP! To improve the radio reception, extend the headset cord, which functions as the radio antenna.

  • Page 74: Organiser

    A square cursor will mark the day that any events have been saved to and a bell will ring at the start time of your event, so that you can stay organised. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 75: Adding An Item To Your To Do List

    Adding an item to your to do list Using date fi nder From the standby screen select Date fi nder is a handy tool to help you then touch and choose Organiser. calculate what the date will be after a certain Select To do and touch Add.

  • Page 76: Setting Your Alarm

    (+, –, *, /), followed by =. Once you have set your alarm, touch Save. For more complex calculations, touch and choose from sin, cos, tan, log, ln, Note: You can set up to 5 alarms. exp, sqrt, deg or rad. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 77: Adding A City To Your World Clock

    Adding a city to your world clock Converting a unit From the standby screen select From the standby screen select then touch and choose Tools. then touch and choose Tools. Select World clock. Select Converter. Touch the icon, followed by Add city. Choose whether you would like to convert Start typing the name of the city you Currency, Surface, Length, Weight,...

  • Page 78: Pc Sync

    Select Data Service and touch OK. Connect your phone to your PC as Insert the supplied CD into your PC. LG PC outlined above. Suite Installer will appear on your screen. Click on the Backup icon, and select Click on LG PC Suite Installer.

  • Page 79: Viewing Your Phone Fi Les On Your Pc

    USIM card and handset. screen in the LG Phone folder. Click on File and select Save. You can now select where you would like to save...

  • Page 80: Synchronising Your Messages

    PC to initiate Mass Storage. Note: Mass storage backs up content saved on your memory card only, not your handset memory. To transfer the content of your handset memory (e.g. contacts) you’ll need to synchronise using PC Sync. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 81: Divx Converter

    DivX Converter Install the DivX converter which is supplied on the same CD as the PC Sync software. Once installed select DivX from the Program Files on your PC, then DivX converter followed by Converter. This will open the Converter application. Use the arrows in the application to change the conversion format to Mobile.

  • Page 82: The Web

    URL. Touch Save. Your Bookmark will now appear in the list of bookmarks. To access the bookmark simply scroll to the required bookmark and touch Open. You will be connected to your bookmark. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 83: Saving A Page

    Saving a page Viewing your browser history Access your required webpage as From the standby screen select described above. then touch and choose O2 Active. Touch and select Save this page. Select History. Enter a name for the webpage so you can A list of web page titles you have accessed easily recognise it.

  • Page 84: Using Your Phone As A Modem

    Using your phone as a modem Using Bluetooth: Ensure Bluetooth is switched On and Your KU990 can double as a modem for your Visible for both your PC and KU990. PC, giving you email and internet access even Pair your PC and KU990 so that a when you can’t connect using wires.

  • Page 86: Settings

    Settings Within this folder you can adapt your settings Personalising your profi les to make your KU990 personal to you. You can quickly change your profi le on the Note: For information on call settings see standby screen. Simply touch the currently page 22.

  • Page 87: Changing Your Phone Settings

    On or Off. service and synchronise your KU990 using Languages - Change the language the LG PC Suite software to copy fi les from of your KU990’s display. your phone. See page 76 for more Security - Adjust your security settings, information on synchronisation.

  • Page 88: Using Memory Manager

    fi les as no wires are needed and connection Handset common memory - View the is quick and easy. You can also connect to a memory available on your ku990 for Pictures, Bluetooth headset to make and receive calls. Sounds, Video, Flash, MMS, Email, Java applications and others.

  • Page 89: Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device

    To receive a fi le: Pairing with another Bluetooth device To receive fi les your Bluetooth must be By pairing your KU990 and another device, both On and Visible. See change your you can set up a passcode protected Bluetooth settings below for more connection.

  • Page 90: Using A Bluetooth Headset

    Follow the instructions that came with your headset to place your headset in pairing mode and pair your devices. Touch Yes to Connect now. Your KU990 will automatically switch to Headset profi le. TIP! See page 22 for details on BT...

  • Page 92: Accessories

    Battery User Guide Learn more about your KU990. Stylus and carry strap Note Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate your • warranty. Accessories may be different in different • regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further inquires.

  • Page 94: Network Service

    The wireless phone described in this guide General is approved for use on the GSM 900, DCS Product name : KU990 1800, PCS1900 and W-CDMA network. System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / A number of features included in this guide PCS 1900 / W-CDMA are called Network Services.

  • Page 96: Guidelines For Safe And Effi Cient Use

    It may cause an Rate (SAR) information electric shock or seriously damage your This mobile phone model KU990 has been phone. designed to comply with applicable safety Keep the phone in a safe place out of small •...
  • Page 97 Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a • While there may be differences between • qualifi ed service technician when repair the SAR levels of various LG phone work is required. models, they are all designed to meet the Keep away from electrical appliances such •...

  • Page 98: Electronics Devices

    Keep the phone in a safe place out of small When your vehicle is equipped with an children’s reach. It includes small parts which • if detached may cause a choking hazard. LG KU990 | User Guide...

  • Page 99: Emergency Calls

    Unlike manufacturer’s instructions. other battery systems, there is no memory effect thatcould compromise the battery’s performance. Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG • chargers are designed to maximize the battery life. Do not disassemble or short-circuit the •...

  • Page 101: Limited Warranty Statement

    (7) During the warranty period LG or its authorised service agent will repair or replace at LG’s sole discretion a defective product. A repaired or replaced product will not be given a prolonged or renewed warranty period.
  • Page 102 (3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. (4) A warranty repair if the Customer Service Department at LG or other agreed service agent was not notifi ed by the consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
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