ENGLISH USER GUIDE LM-W315 Copyright ©2018 LG Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. MFL71160701 (1.1) www.lg.
About this user guide ENGLISH Thank you for choosing this LG product. Please carefully read this user guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe and proper use. • Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. • This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touchscreen keyboard. • Descriptions are based on the device default settings.
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Table of contents 01 03 Basic Functions How to Use Your Watch 6 7 10 12 15 16 16 17 17 17 25 25 27 28 29 30 30 31 35 38 Accessories Watch Overview Get ready for snap-and-swap Charging Your Watch Using the battery efficiently If the Screen Freezes Turning the Watch On and Off Waking Your Watch Up Dimming the Screen Using the Touch Screen 02 39 Watch Face Home Screen Changing the Watch Face Notification Cards Managing the Quick Settings JustWatch Sending a Text Apps Screen Master Tools Google Fit Op
04 06 Tasks Using Voice Command More Information 41 41 42 42 43 44 44 44 Getting help from your Google Assistant on Your Watch Setting a Reminder Checking Your Step Count Sending a Text Setting a Timer Using the Stopwatch Setting an Alarm Managing Your Alarms 05 53 53 54 54 Open Source Software Notice Information Trademarks Regulatory information (Regulation ID number, E-labeling, etc.
01 Basic Functions
Accessories The following accessories are provided with your device. • Device • Quick Start Guide • Charging cradle • Charger • USB cable • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • Always use genuine LG Electronics accessories. Using accessories made by other manufacturers may affect your device’s call performance or cause malfunctions.
Watch Overview Top right button Power/ Rotating side button Bottom right button To turn the watch on: • Press and hold for one second to turn the screen on. If it doesn't turn on, press and hold for a few seconds until the LG logo appears. When the screen is dimmed: • Press once to wake the screen. Power/Rotating side button Basic Functions When the screen is on: • Press to open the Apps screen when you are on the watch face home screen.
Power/Rotating side button Rotating the Power/Rotating side button: • Rotate to browse the apps list on the Apps screen. • Rotate to show or hide notifications in the watch face home screen. If the screen freezes: • Press and hold until the LG logo appears to restart the watch. Top right button Bottom right button Press and hold to start Snap View when the screen is on. When the screen is on: • Press once to open Master Tools. • Press and hold to use JustWatch.
Barometer Charging terminal Microphone • Any damage to the barometer or microphone resulting from accidents, unreasonable use, tampering or other causes not arising from defects in material or workmanship may void the Limited Warranty. • If water enters any hole on the device, some features may not work peroperly. In this case, dry the device thoroughly before using it again. • Keep the holes clear. • If your device receives impact or moves severely, the hour and minute hands may move slightly.
Get ready for snap-and-swap Switch styles anytime with MODE™ snap-and-swap watch bands.
• The LG limited warranty does not cover the use of third party bands. • Excessive force may cause breakage of the watch band.
Charging Your Watch Before using your watch for the first time, you should charge the battery. Use the charging cradle provided with your watch to charge its battery. The supplied charging cable will allow you to charge from a power outlet or from a computer. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon may show as empty. If the battery is completely discharged, the watch cannot be turned on immediately after connecting the charger.
3 Place your device on the charging cradle as shown below. 4 Press down the device on the charging cradle until you hear the “click” sound.
• The charging cradle is designed to only be used with the watch and is not compatible with other devices. • To maximize battery life, make sure that the battery is fully charged before you use the device for the first time. • Exposure to liquids or other foreign materials while using your device may affect the charging cradle, causing it to disconnect from the watch while charging.
Using the battery efficiently To minimize battery consumption, follow these tips. • Turn off the Always-on screen option when not using your watch for a long time. • Minimize the screen brightness. • Turn off the Wi-Fi network function when not using Wi-Fi. • Turn off the Gestures feature.
If the Screen Freezes If the device freezes up and stops working, press and hold Power/ Rotating side button until the device reboots and the LG logo appears. Turning the Watch On and Off Turning the Watch On Press and hold Power/Rotating side button for a few seconds. Power/Rotating side button Turning the Watch Off 1 Press Power/Rotating side button to open the Apps screen. 2 Tap Settings System Power off. 3 When prompted with the message Power off: Are you sure?, tap .
Waking Your Watch Up If the screen is dimmed or off, you can wake up the watch by doing one of the followings: • Touch the screen. • Raise your wrist such that the display of the watch is pointing towards your eyes. • Press Power/Rotating side button on the watch. Dimming the Screen Cover the screen with your palm until it vibrates. Using the Touch Screen You can familiarize yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures.
Touching and holding Touch and hold for several seconds to display the available options. Swiping Quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it. • Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock. It might damage the touch sensor.
• A touch screen failure may occur if you use the device near a magnetic, metallic or conductive material. • If you use the device under bright lights, such as direct sunlight, the screen may not be visible, depending on your position. Use the device in a shady location or a location with an ambient light that is not too bright and bright enough to read books. • Do not press the screen with excessive force.
02 Connecting the Watch to Your Companion Device
Setting Up Your Companion Device Before pairing, follow these steps to set up your companion device that you want to pair with your watch. 1 Make sure the companion device is running Android™ 4.4+ or iOS 9.3+ and supports Bluetooth®. • If your companion device is not Android 4.4+ or iOS 9.3+, please check with your manufacturer for a possible software update. 2 Make sure your companion device supports Wear OS by Google. • To find out, visit http://g.co/WearCheck from your companion device.
Pairing Your Watch with Your Companion Device Step1. Follow these steps on your watch. 1 Turn on the watch and tap the screen to begin. 2 Tap a language. 3 Swipe up and follow the onscreen instructions until the watch name is displayed. Step 2. Follow these steps on your companion device. 1 Open the Wear OS by Google app on your companion device. 2 On your companion device, you’ll see a list of nearby devices. Tap your watch’s name. 3 You’ll see a passkey on your companion device and watch.
Connecting to Another Companion Device Your watch connects to one mobile device at a time. If you want to connect your watch to a different device, you must reset your watch using the Disconnect & reset setting on your watch. Unpairing and Resetting Your Watch This setting unpairs the watch from your companion device and resets your watch’s settings to their factory default values and deletes all of your data. 1 2 3 4 Press Power/Rotating side button to open the Apps screen.
03 How to Use Your Watch
Watch Face Home Screen The watch face home screen is the starting point for the default screen. You see the current time and date. You can also check the battery level, and more. • The displayed content may vary depending on the watch face design you select. Changing the Watch Face You can add more watch faces and personalize your watch. • Touch and hold the watch face home screen, swipe left to go to the last screen, then tap See more watch faces .
• You can also change and download watch faces through the Wear OS by Google app on your companion device. Customizing the Watch Face Home Screen Menu 1 Touch and hold the watch face home screen for one second, then tap at the bottom of the screen. Customize 2 You can customize the watch face layout.
Notification Cards Most notifications you see on your companion device will also show up on your watch. These include notifications for texts, event reminders, and more. Notifications are displayed in the form of cards. Card previews appear at the bottom of the watch face home screen. • To see a notification card, swipe the watch face upwards. • To see more cards, keep swiping up from the bottom of the screen. • To get more details, tap the notification card. Swipe up to view more notifications.
Managing the Quick Settings To open the Quick settings, swipe down on the watch face home screen. The Quick settings allow you to quickly and easily change commonly used settings. • • • • • : Open the Settings app. : Set the brightness level. : Turn on Battery saver. : Find the connected device. : Turn off your watch’s screen. When the theater mode is turned on, your watch’s display does not light up and notifications do not appear.
JustWatch You can use the device as a watch only. In the device, you can turn off all features including Wear OS by Google, watch face home screen, call, messaging, and mobile network to reduce battery consumption. Activating the JustWatch mode 1 Press and hold Bottom right button on the watch face home screen. Or On the settings screen, tap System JustWatch JustWatch. • The duration for which you can use the device in the JustWatch mode appears on the top of the screen.
Sending a Text You can ask your Google Assistant to send text messages using your watch. You can also reply to any text message cards that you receive on your watch. Apps Screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps. • From the watch face home screen, press Power/Rotating side button to open the Apps screen. • To open an app on the Apps screen, tap the app icon. • To set the favorite app, touch and hold an app. Then, the selected app will appear at the top of the apps list.
Master Tools You can use various functions. From the home screen, press Bottom right button to open Master Tools, then tap a desired option. Compass Use the compass function to measure the direction. • Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. • Calibrate the compass in a place where the magnetic field cannot affect the device, or outdoor.
Stopwatch You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time. • Press Top right button to initiate or suspend the stopwatch. • Press Bottom right button to record a lap time or reset. Timer You can set the timer to trigger an alarm after a specified period of time. • Tap the desired time to start. • To suspend or resume the timer, press Top right button. To cancel the timer, press Bottom right button.
Calibration To synchronize the time perfectly between your device and the mobile device, calibrate the hour hand and the minute hand. Align each hand to the red dot on the top of the screen, then tap . • To move the hour hand, tap Top right button, then tap - or + to align the hour hand to the red dot on the top of the screen. • To move the minute hand, tap Bottom right button, then tap - or + to align the minute hand to the red dot on the top of the screen.
Altimeter You can check altitude in the current location. • The screen displays the current altitude and temperature. • You can set the unit of the altitude and temperature by swiping the screen upwards. • This feature is available when the Location feature is activated on your mobile device. • This feature is provided for your convenience only.
Google Fit Google Fit helps to work out when you’re walking, jogging or cycling. Set fitness goals, and regularly record and check your progress. To Open the Google Fit App Open the Apps screen and tap Fit. • If you feel discomfort while using the device, stop using it and remove it from your wrist. • If your device becomes hot to the touch, please remove it until it cools. Using the Google Fit App Setting up your goal 1 Open the Fit app to personalize your goal.
Viewing your workout report Your workout log displays your active time, steps, distance, and active calories. 1 Open the Fit app and swipe down until the workout report appears. 2 Tap each goal option to view workout information and a graph depicting weekly data.
Using the Fit Workout App Open the Fit Workout app 1 Open the Apps screen and tap Fit Workout. OR Open the Fit app, swipe up and tap Workouts. 2 Tap the desired workout mode. 3 Tap START to start monitoring your workout. • Tap • Tap to pause or to resume the workout. to save and exit your workout and view your workout report. • The control icons may vary depending on the workout mode selected.
Opening the Apps Installed On Your Watch The apps list shows you all of the applications installed on the watch. Swipe up and down to scroll through the list, then tap the one you want to use. The most recently used app is displayed at the top of the circle. • Default apps on the device are subject to updates. Support for these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any questions about an app provided with the device, please contact an LG Service Center.
Downloading Other Apps After adding a Google account on your companion device to your watch, you can download more apps on Google Play™ Store. To use the same apps which are already installed on your companion device, download them again on your watch. You can download them easily via the ‘Apps on your phone’ category on Google Play™ Store. • The apps on your device, and their functions, may vary according to country, region or hardware specifications.
04 Tasks Using Voice Command
Getting help from your Google Assistant on Your Watch Your watch has Google Assistant built in. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s your own personal Google. Just say “OK Google” or press and hold Power/Rotating side button, then say a command when prompted. • To get help from your Google Assistant, a data or Wi-Fi connection is required on your companion device, and the devices must be within Bluetooth range.
Checking Your Step Count You can view your step count goal, the number of steps you have taken today and each day over the last week, as measured by the Fit app. 1 If your screen is dimmed, tap the screen to wake up the watch. 2 From the watch face home screen, say “OK Google” or press and hold Power/Rotating side button. 3 Say “Show me my steps”. You will see your daily step count information. Sending a Text You can ask your Google Voice to send text messages using your watch.
Replying to a Message When you get message notifications on your companion device, cards will appear on your watch. Tap the notification and swipe up until Reply appears. Tap Reply, then say your message or insert emoticons or input message using the keyboard. To insert an emoticon, like a smiley, into the message, tap . • This content is not supported in iOS version. Setting a Timer You can ask your Google Assistant to set a timer. Once a timer is set, a card is displayed with the countdown.
Using the Stopwatch Measure how much time has passed by starting a stopwatch. 1 If your screen is dimmed, tap the screen to wake up the watch. 2 From the watch face home screen, say “OK Google” or press and hold Power/Rotating side button. 3 Say “Start stopwatch”. 4 Press Top right button to start. Setting an Alarm Multiple alarms can be set on your watch separately from alarms set on your companion device.
05 Settings
Opening the Settings Menu If your screen is dimmed, tap the screen to wake up the watch. • Press Power/Rotating side button to open the Apps screen, then tap Settings . OR Swipe down on the watch face home screen, then tap Settings . • Tap a setting option to turn it on or off, open a list of choices, or view information. Display From Settings , tap Display. • Change watch face: You can set the watch’s face. See Watch Face Home Screen for details.
Apps & notifications From Settings , tap Apps & notifications. • App info: You can see information about installed apps. • App notifications: You can set how app alerts are sent. • App permissions: You can check permission settings of installed apps. • Notification previews: You can enable, disable or customize notification previews. • Override Do Not Disturb for…: Select apps to receive notifications in the Do Not Disturb mode. • Vibration pattern: Select the vibration pattern.
Connectivity From Settings , tap Connectivity. Bluetooth • Bluetooth: Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to pair and connect with other Bluetooth devices. • Available devices: Displays all of the Bluetooth devices that are within your companion device’s range. Tap one to pair and connect. • When using Bluetooth to connect to other mobile devices, the devices must be positioned close to each other. If not, it may cause abnormal operation or noise, depending on the surrounding conditions.
Wi-Fi • Wi-Fi: Tap the switch to toggle it On or Off. On connects to a Wi-Fi network (from your list of available, detected networks). • Add network: Allows you to manually add a Wi-Fi network by entering its name (SSID), security, and password. • Saved networks: Displays your saved Wi-Fi networks allowing you to manage them. • About Wi-Fi: Help appears when the product is using a Wi-Fi network.
Accessibility From Settings , tap Accessibility. • Magnification gestures: You can set to enable magnification to zoom in and out with triple tap. Personalization From Settings , tap Personalization. • Screen lock: You can customize screen lock settings for your device. -- Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock the screen. -- PIN: Enter a numeric password to unlock the screen. -- Password: Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock the screen. -- None: Deactivate the screen lock function.
System From Settings , tap System. • Battery Saver: Reduce battery consumption by cutting down some device settings. • JustWatch: You can only use as a watch. All other features will be turned off to save battery life. • Date & time: You can set the date, time and related settings for your watch. • Restart: You can restart your device. • Power off: You can turn off your device.
06 More Information
Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
Regulatory information (Regulation ID number, E-labeling, etc.) For regulatory details, go to Settings System Regulatory information. How to Update Your Device Access to latest firmware releases, new software functions and improvements. • Press the Power/Rotating side button and tap Settings System About System updates.
07 Safety Information
Before turning on your product, review the basic safety information provided here. Safety tips To avoid damaging your product and reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, explosion, or other hazards, observe the following safety precautions: • To charge your device, always use the included power adapter, USB cable, and charging cradle that come with your device. Using third-party charging solutions can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to your device or other property.
General safety & handling While using your product, be aware of the following common-sense guidelines. Your environment • Safe operating temperatures. Use and store your product in temperatures between 0°C/32°F and 35°C/95°F. Exposing your product to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage, malfunction, or even explosion. • While driving. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
• Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. • Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals. • Battery usage by children should be supervised. • Avoid dropping the device. If the device is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service centre for inspection. • Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.
WARNING Despite a rating of IP68, your device is not impervious to conditions not tested in LG’s controlled environment. Please note that any damages that occur due to such causes changes the colour of the LDI (Liquid Damage Indicator). If the colour of LDI located inside the product changes, the product is to be considered ineligible for any free-of-charge repair services provided under the product’s limited warranty. Avoid exposing the product to environments with excessive dust or moisture.
• Failure to follow the provided instructions may invalidate your device’s limited warranty. Pacemakers and other medical devices Persons with pacemakers should: • Keep the product more than six (6) inches from their pacemaker when the product is turned ON. • Not carry the product in a breast pocket. • Use the wrist opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for RF interference. • Turn the product OFF immediately if there is any indication that interference is taking place.
Tips for the display screen • Do not display non-moving images for an extended period. This may cause image burn-in or stains on the screen. • Applications that display the same screen for more than 10 minutes are not recommended because the potential screen damage is not covered by the warranty. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Values This product transmits and receives radio signals.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) website at http://www. ctia.org/. * Product meets current FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines. FCC ID : ZNFW315 Part 15.19 Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
Body-Worn(Wrist) and Next-to-Mouth Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn (wrist) operations with 0 inches (0cm) between the user’s body (wrist) and the back of the device. This device was also tested for typical next-to-mouth (face) operations with 0.39 inches (1cm) between the user’s mouth (face) and the front of the device. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.
Limited Warranty – USA ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG (as defined hereinafter in the Definitions) TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED “PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW.
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(3) Damage or defects of the Product caused by transportation and/or handling, including scratches, dents, chips, and/or other damage to the finish of your Product including the external housing and cosmetic parts, unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported within one (1) week of delivery (Call: 1-800-793-8896). (4) Damage or defects to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.
PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES: ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION. BINDING ARBITRATION MEANS THAT YOU AND LG ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, references to “LG” mean LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc.
Arbitration Rules and Procedures. To begin arbitration of a claim, either you or LG must make a written demand for arbitration. The arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and will be conducted before a single arbitrator under the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules that are in effect at the time the arbitration is initiated (referred to as the “AAA Rules”) and under the procedures set forth in this section. The AAA Rules are available online at www.adr. org/consumer.
Hearings and Location. If your claim is for $25,000 or less, you may choose to have the arbitration conducted solely on the basis of (1) documents submitted to the arbitrator, (2) through a telephonic hearing, or (3) by an in-person hearing as established by the AAA Rules. If your claim exceeds $25,000, the right to a hearing will be determined by the AAA Rules.
