LG LMW315 Owner’s Manual

USER GUIDE

LM-W315

ENGLISH

MFL71441501 (1.0)

www.lg.com

ENGLISH

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these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice.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 Centre. 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 void
additional charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs. Contact
your service provider to obtain additional details.

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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

01

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

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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

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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

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Tasks Using Voice
Command

41 Getting help from your Google

Assistant on Your Watch

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

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Settings

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

More Information

53 Open Source Software Notice

Information

53 Trademarks
54 DECLARATION OF

CONFORMITY

54 Regulatory information

(Regulation ID number,

E-labeling, etc.)

54 How to Update Your Device

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Safety Information

56 Safety tips
57 General safety & handling

4Table of contents

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. 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

Centre.

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

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.

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 previous 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

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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 see the obscure area when the
screen is on.

When the screen is on:

• Press once to open the master tools

• Press and hold to use JustWatch.

When the screen is off:

• Press once to wake the screen.

for details.

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 hole on the device, some features may not work properly.

In this case, dry the device thoroughly before using it again.

• Keep the holes clear.

• If your device receives an impact or moves severely, the hour and minute

hands may move slightly. Please note that this is designed behaviour.

• 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.

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• You can change the snap-and-swap band into other band on the

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

• Excess force on the watch band may lead to breakage.

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 charge is completely empty, the watch cannot be turned on
immediately after connecting the charger. Leave an 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.

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Plug the charger adapter into a power outlet.

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Place your device on the charging cradle as shown below.

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

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sound.

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• The charging cradle is designed to only be used with the watch and is

not compatible with other devices.

• To maximise 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 display 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

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

Charging progress

Time

Battery percentage

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

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• 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 minimise battery consumption, follow these tips.

• Turn off the Always-on screen option when not using your watch for a

long time.

• Minimise 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 Wear OS by Google
on your companion device and add those apps to the Block app
notifications.

• If you feel the battery life is short after installing some specific app, try

to uninstall it.

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

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

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app Settings

Basic Functions 15

If the Screen Freezes

If the device freezes up and stops working, press and hold the Power/
Rotating side button until the device reboots and the LG logo is

displayed.

Turning the Watch On and Off

Turning the Watch On

Press and hold the Power/Rotating side button for a few seconds.

Power/Rotating side button

Turning the Watch Off

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

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Tap Settings System Turn off.

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

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Waking Your Watch Up

If the screen is dimmed or off, you can wake up the watch by doing any of
the following:

• Touch the screen.

• Raise your wrist such that the display of the watch is pointing towards

your eyes.

• Press the 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 familiarise 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.

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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.

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• 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.

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