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using downloads

using games

using the microbrowser

Getting games on the LG 490



Getting a Game

From your phone
Online at mytelusmobility.com

Getting a game directly from your phone
  1. Press the Do More key (plus sign) then choose Games.
  2. Select Get New and press OK.
  3. Select New Releases, Top 10, or Category to make your selection.
  4. Select Buy Now, then pick your purchase option (rent, subscribe, or own game).

    (Some games even allow you a free trial - only the one-time 50-cent download fee applies. If you choose to keep the game after the trial, you just pay to own the game. See Renewing a game that has expired for instructions.


  5. After confirming your purchase, the My Storage menu will appear on your screen.
  6. The game you purchased will be highlighted - just press OK.
  7. You will then need to download the game. Download Now will be highlighted on your screen - just press OK to start downloading.
  8. The game will then be downloaded to your phone.
  9. Once the game has downloaded to your phone, you can access it at any time through the Games menu. Just select Do More from your phone's menu, then choose Games.

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Getting a game online at mytelusmobility.com
  1. Go to mytelusmobility.com
  2. Select Login if you already have a mytelusmobility.com account or Register Now if you're a new user.
  3. Click on Games from the left navigation bar.
  4. Then click on Downloadable Games from the top navigation bar.
  5. If this is your first time accessing games from mytelusmobility.com, you will need to select your phone from the list. Just click on your phone model.
  6. This will give you access to browse through the game catalog. Check out our Featured Game, Top Ten or browse by category.
  7. When you've decided on a game, click Buy Now, then pick your purchase option (2 plays, 2 days, 30 days, or own game).
  8. After selecting the purchase option, click Buy It!
  9. Then select Confirm and press OK to confirm your purchase.
  10. Your purchase will be placed in the My Storage menu on your phone. You will then need to download it to your phone!

    Downloading a game onto your phone

    1. Press the Do More key (plus sign) from your phone, then choose Games.
    2. Select Get New, then press OK.
    3. Scroll down to My Account and select My Storage.
    4. Games are listed in order of your most recent purchase. Just select the new game from the list and select Download Now.
    5. Downloaded games can be accessed at any time through the Games menu. Just select Do More from your phone's menu, then choose Games.

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Accessing your games from your phone
  1. Press the Do More key (plus sign) from your phone, then choose Games.
  2. All games that you have downloaded to your phone will be listed.
  3. Simply select the one you want to play and press OK.

Using Airplane Mode

Airplane mode allows you to turn your phone on and play a game without being on our wireless network. This allows you to use your phone and play games without creating interference in places where wireless phone use is not permitted, like in hospitals.

  1. Go to your phone's main menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Select #6, Airplane Mode, and press OK.
  4. A message will appear advising you that any outgoing and incoming calls will be prevented - press OK to proceed.
  5. Use the navigation key to select On or Off.
NOTE: Multi-player games cannot be played in Airplane Mode as they require access to our wireless network.

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Managing your games

Deleting a game

If you've run out of storage or would simply like to remove a game from your phone, follow the steps below:

  1. Access your Games menu - press the Do More key (plus sign), then choose Games.
  2. Select the game you would like to delete and press Options.
  3. Choose Erase and press OK to confirm your deletion.
NOTE: If you own the game you delete, you may re-download the game to your phone again. You won't have to re-purchase the game, but the 50-cent download fee will apply again. You can re-download your game through My Storage. See instructions.

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Renewing a game that has expired

If you purchased a 2-play, 2-day or 30-day period for your game, you can renew the game and continue to play it after the initial period expires.

  1. Access your game (press the Do More key (plus sign), then choose Games).
  2. Select the game you would like to renew.
  3. Choose the game you would like to renew.
  4. A message will appear on your screen asking if you would like to buy a new license to the game.
  5. Select Yes, then choose whether you would like to extend your license for 30 days or if you'd like to own the game.
  6. Confirm your choice.
  7. Then exit the game to complete your renewal.
NOTE: no additional download fee applies.

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Using My Storage

My Storage stores your games for you, so you don't have to keep them all on your phone. To play a game, just download it from My Storage to your phone.

  1. Press the Do More key (the 'OK' key), then choose Games.
  2. Select Get New, then press OK.
  3. Scroll down to My Account and select My Storage.
  4. Games are listed in order of your most recent purchase. Select the game you want to download, then select Download Now.
  5. Downloaded games can be accessed at any time through the Games menu. Just select Do More from your phone's menu, then choose Games.

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How to play games

Using the navigation key

  • Your phone's navigation key allows you to point up, down, left and right to control your game play.

Getting game help

  • All games include specific instructions. They can be found through one of two ways:
  • Using a specific Help key on the screen while you are playing the game.
  • In the game's main menu before you start to play.

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Playing Web Games on your LG 490
  1. Press the Do More key (plus sign).
  2. Select Wireless Web from the menu.
  3. The last page you viewed will be shown. If you are not on your Home Page, you can press Menu then select Home to get there.
  4. Then choose Play Games.
  5. Follow the menus to choose the game you would like to play. Game prices will be listed beside each game (some are even free).
NOTE: You are charged a pay per use fee for the game only once it actually begins. You can get instructions or find out about the game at no charge.

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