LG G Watch W7 User Guide

USER GUIDE

LM-W315

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MFL71160701 (1.1)

www.lg.com

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About this user guide

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.

• Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for

these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any questions about an app provided with the device, please contact a LG Service Center. For user-installed apps, please contact the relevant service provider.

• Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software from

unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data corruption or data loss. Such actions will violate your LG licence agreement and void your warranty.

• Some content and illustrations may differ from your device, depending

on the area, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are subject to change without prior notice.

• Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with

your device are licenced for limited use. If you extract and use these materials for commercial or other purposes, you may be infringing copyright laws. As a user, you are fully responsible for the illegal use of media.

• Additional charges may incur for data services, such as messaging,

uploading, downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To avoid additional charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs. Contact your service provider to obtain additional details.

Instructional notices

WARNING: Situations that could cause injury to the user and third

CAUTION: Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the

NOTE: Notices or additional information.

parties.

device.

2About this user guide

Table of contents

Basic Functions

6 Accessories 7 Watch Overview 10 Get ready for snap-and-swap 12 Charging Your Watch 15 Using the battery efficiently 16 If the Screen Freezes 16 Turning the Watch On and Off 17 Waking Your Watch Up 17 Dimming the Screen 17 Using the Touch Screen

Connecting the Watch to Your Companion Device

21 Setting Up Your Companion

Device

22 Pairing Your Watch with Your

Companion Device

23 Connecting to Another

Companion Device

How to Use Your Watch

25 Watch Face Home Screen 25 Changing the Watch Face 27 Notification Cards 28 Managing the Quick Settings 29 JustWatch 30 Sending a Text 30 Apps Screen 31 Master Tools 35 Google Fit 38 Opening the Apps Installed On

Your Watch

39 Downloading Other Apps

Tasks Using Voice Command

41 Getting help from your Google

Assistant on Your Watch

41 Setting a Reminder 42 Checking Your Step Count 42 Sending a Text 43 Setting a Timer 44 Using the Stopwatch 44 Setting an Alarm 44 Managing Your Alarms

Settings

46 Opening the Settings Menu 46 Display 47 Apps & notifications 47 Gestures 48 Connectivity 50 Accessibility 50 Personalization 50 Storage 51 System

More Information

53 Open Source Software Notice

Information

53 Trademarks 54 Regulatory information

(Regulation ID number,

E-labeling, etc.)

54 How to Update Your Device

Safety Information

56 Safety tips 57 General safety & handling

4Table of contents

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. Any issues resulting from usage of accessories made by other manufacturers may not be covered by LG’s repair service.

• The accessories are not water-resistant. Do not expose these items to

water.

• If any of these basic items are missing, contact the dealer from which

you purchased your device.

• To purchase additional basic items, contact the LG Customer Support

Center.

• To purchase optional items, contact the LG Customer Support Center

for available dealers, and then purchase online.

• Some items in the product box are subject to change without notice.

• The appearance and specifications of your device are subject to change

without notice.

For indoor use only

Direct current

Class II equipment

Energy Efficiency Level Mark

Basic Functions 6

Watch Overview

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

When the screen is on:

• Press to open the Apps screen when you are on

the watch face home screen.

• Press to return to the home screen when you are

on any other screen.

• Press and hold for one second to get help from

your Google Assistant.

When the screen is off:

• Press once to wake the screen.

Top right button

Power/ Rotating side button

Bottom right button

Basic Functions 7

Power/Rotating side button

Top right button

Bottom right button

• See

Master Tools JustWatch

• See

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.

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.

When the screen is off:

• Press once to wake the screen.

for details.

Basic Functions 8

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. Note that this is a designed performance.

• The hour and minute hands may move if you drop the device or subject

it to severe impact. In this case, calibrate the hour and minute hands.

Basic Functions 9

Get ready for snap-and-swap

Switch styles anytime with MODE™ snap-and-swap watch bands.

Basic Functions 10

• The LG limited warranty does not cover the use of third party bands.

• Excessive force may cause breakage of the watch band.

Basic Functions 11

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. Allow the empty battery to charge for a few minutes before turning the device on. Some features are not available while the battery is charging.

• To charge your device, always use the power adapter and charging

cradle that come with your device. Using third-party charging accessories can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to your device or other property.

Do NOT attempt to remove the back cover.

• This device has a non-removable battery. Do not attempt to remove the

back cover. Doing so may severely damage the battery and device, which could cause overheating, fire, and injury.

Connect the USB plug on the charging cradle to the charger adapter.

Plug the charger adapter into a power outlet.

Basic Functions 12

Place your device on the charging cradle as shown below.

Press down the device on the charging cradle until you hear the “click”

sound.

Basic Functions 13

• 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.

• If the charging screen does not appear after connecting to a power

source, adjust your device’s position on the charging cradle.

• Do not charge while the device, charging cradle or charging cable is wet

or contains moisture. This can cause fire, electric shock, injury or damage to device.

While your watch is charging, the screen will show the time, battery

percentage and charging progress (indicated by the ring around the edge).

Charging progress

Time

Battery percentage

Once the battery is fully charged, remove it from the charging cradle.

• The watch may become warm while charging. If the device becomes

hotter than usual, discontinue charging until it cools.

Basic Functions 14

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 you get notifications on your companion device that you don’t want

to see on your watch, go to the notification settings of the Wear OS by

app on your companion device and add those apps to Filter

Google watch notifications.

• If you feel the battery life is shortened after installing a specific app, try

to uninstall it.

• Battery Saver is automatically enabled at the 15% battery capacity on

your watch. In the Battery Saver mode, the ambient display and Wi-Fi are set to off.

Basic Functions 15

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

Press Power/Rotating side button to open the Apps screen.

Tap Settings System Power off.

When prompted with the message Power off: Are you sure?, tap .

Basic Functions 16

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.

Tapping

Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option.

Basic Functions 17

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.

Basic Functions 18

• 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.

• Touch control may not work properly if you tap while wearing a glove on

or by using the tip of your fingernail.

• The touch screen may not function properly if a screen-protective film

or accessory is attached to the device.

• Do not display non-moving images for an extended period. This may

cause image burn-in on the screen.

• Applications that show the same screen for more than 10 minutes are

not recommended because they may cause screen damage that is not covered by the warranty.

Basic Functions 19

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.

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.

Make sure your companion device supports Wear OS by Google.

• To find out, visit

device.

Turn on Bluetooth on your companion device if it isn’t already on.

Make sure your companion device is next to your watch.

On your companion device, download the Wear OS by Google app

from Play Store or App Store and install it. If Wear OS by Google is already on your companion device, make sure you have the most recent version.

Make sure your companion device is connected to mobile data or a

Wi-Fi network. You need a data connection to set up your watch for the first time.

• Depending on the network connection, the setup process might take

over 20 minutes.

http://g.co/WearCheck

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