LG W280A User Manual

USER GUIDE

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LG-W280A

MFL69843601 (1.0) 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.

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• Descriptions are based on the device default settings.

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

these apps ma questions about an app provided with the device, please contact a LG Service Center. For user-installed apps, please contact the relevant service provider.

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Table of Contents

Basic Functions

6 Accessories

7 Watch Overview

10 Charging Your Watch

12 Using the battery efficiently

13 If the Screen Freezes

13 Replacing the SIM Card

17 Turning the Watch On and Off

18 Waking Your Watch Up

18 Dimming the Screen

18 Using the Touch Screen

Connecting the Watch to Your Companion Device

22 Setting Up Your Companion

Device

23 Pairing Your Watch with Your

Companion De

24 Connecting to Another

Companion De

vice

How to Use Your Watch

26 Home screen

26 Changing the Watch Face

28 Notification Cards

29 Managing the Quick Settings

30 Apps Screen

30 Call Forwarding

32 Call

34 Android Pay

36 Google Fit

39 Opening the Apps Installed On

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atch

40 Downloading Other Apps

Meet your Google Assistant

42 Getting help from your

Google Assistant on Your Watch

42 Taking or Viewing a Note

43 Setting a Reminder

43 Seeing Your Step Count

44 Using the Heart Rate Sensor

46 Sending a Text

47 Sending and Reading Email

48 Setting a Timer

49 Using the Stopwatch

49 Setting an Alarm

50 Managing Your Alarms

53 Connectivity

56 Accessibility

56 Personalization

57 System

More Information

59 Open Source Software Notice

Information

59 Trademarks

60 Regulatory Information (FCC

ID number

How to Update Your Device

, etc.)

Settings

52 Opening the Settings Menu

52 Display

52 Sound & notifications

53 Apps

53 Gestures

Safety Information

62 Safety Tips

63 General Safety & Handling

4Table of Contents

Basic Functions

Accessories

The following accessories are provided with your device.

• Quick Start Guide

• USB cable

• Charging cradle

• Charger

• SIM card cover opener

• 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.

Basic Functions 6

Watch Overview

Your watch comes with the SIM card pre-installed.

Touch screen/ NFC touch point

• Changing the watch bands to metal bands might cause Bluetooth®/

Wi-Fi connectivity problems.

Top right button

Power/ Rotating side button

Bottom right button

Basic Functions 7

Power/Rotating side button

Top right button and Bottom right button

To turn the watch on:

• Press and hold for one second to turn the screen

If it doesn't turn on, pr

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ess and hold for a few

seconds until the LG logo appears.

When the screen is dimmed:

• Press once to wake the screen.

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ress to open the apps screen when you are on

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• Press and hold for one second to get help from

your Google assistant.

tating the Power/Rotating side button:

• Rotate to browse the apps list on the Apps

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• R

otate to show or hide notifications in the

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’s Home screen.

If the screen freezes:

• Press and hold for more than 10 seconds until

G logo appear

the L

s to restart the watch.

When the watch’s Home screen is on:

• Press the T

• Press the Bo

op right button to launch the Fit

orkout app.

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aunch the

Android Pay app.

During a call:

• Press to control the volume.

Basic Functions 8

• To customize the buttons, press the Power/Rotating side button

to open the Apps screen and then tap Settings Customize hardware buttons.

Personalization

SIM card cover

Microphone

• Keep the microphone and barometer holes clear.

• 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.

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

• Changing the watch bands to metal bands might cause Bluetooth®/

Wi-Fi connectivity problems.

Basic Functions 9

Heart rate sensor

Barometer

Charging Your Watch

Before using your watch for the first time, you should charge the battery. Use the charging cord and cradle provided with your watch to charge its battery.

The supplied charging cord 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 included power adapter, USB

cable, and charging cradle that come with your device. Using thirdparty charging solutions can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to your device or other property.

• Your device has an internal rechargeable battery. For your safety, do not

remove the embedded battery.

Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB/charger port on

the charging cradle and connect the other end to the power adapter. Then plug the adapter into a wall outlet.

USB/Charger port

Basic Functions 10

Place the your device on the charging cradle as shown below.

• The charging cord 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 display after connection to a power

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

Basic Functions 11

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

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.

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

hotter than usual, discontinue charging until it cools.

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

on your watch. In battery saver mode, the ambient display is changed to off, Wi-Fi is set to off, and the cellular network is set to off on the cellular network enabled devices.

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 w companion device and add those apps to the Block app notifications.

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

y to uninstall it.

atch, go to the Andr

oid Wear app Settings on your

Basic Functions 12

If the Screen Freezes

If the device freezes up and stops working, press and hold the Power button for more than 10 seconds until the device reboots and the LG logo is displayed.

Replacing the SIM Card

Your watch comes with the SIM card installed. Follow these steps if you need to replace the SIM card.

• Please turn off the device before you insert or remove a SIM card.

Open the SIM card cover using SIM card cover opener as shown below.

Align the SIM card cover opener with the holes located on the back of the watch, and then turn the cover counter-clockwise.

SIM card cover opener

• Do not use excessive force when you turn the SIM card cover using the

SIM card cover opener.

Basic Functions 13

To remove the SIM card cover, hold the watch firmly in one hand. Open

the SIM card cover as shown, and then gently slide the SIM card out to remove it.

SIM card slot

SIM card

With the gold contacts facing down and the SIM card positioned as

shown below, slide the Nano SIM card in to the SIM card slot.

Basic Functions 14

Close the SIM card cover using the SIM card cover opener as shown

below. Align the SIM card cover opener with the holes located on the back of the watch, then turn the cover clockwise.

SIM card cover opener

• Foreign materials on the SIM card cover sealing pad or SIM card cover

may allow water to get into your watch. Keep the cover clean and remove any foreign material before replacing the cover.

Basic Functions 15

SIM card cover sealing pad

Unlocking the SIM Card

If you insert a SIM card with a PIN lock, you have to enter the unlock code to be able to use it in the watch. If the SIM card PIN lock is turned off, disregard this section.

After turning the watch on, swipe up from the bottom of your watch’s

Home screen until the SIM Locked screen appears.

Tap the SIM Locked screen.

Enter the unlock code.

Basic Functions 16

Turning the Watch On and Off

Turning the Watch On

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds.

Turning the Watch Off

Press the Power button to open the Apps screen.

Tap Settings System Power off.

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

tap

Basic Functions 17

Waking Your Watch Up

If the screen is dimmed, 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

ds your eyes.

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• Press the Po

wer button on the w

atch.

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 18

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 19

• 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 20

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™ 4.3 or iOS 9+

and supports Bluetooth®.

• If your companion device is not Android 4.3 or iOS 9+, please check

with your manufactur

Make sure your companion device supports Android Wear™.

• 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 Android Wear app from

the Play Store or App Store and install it. If Android Wear on your companion device, make sure you have the most recent version.

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

over 20 minutes.

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Connecting the Watch to Your Companion Device 22

Pairing Your Watch with Your Companion Device

Step1. Follow these steps on your watch.

Turn on the watch and tap the screen to begin.

Tap a language.

Swipe up and follow the onscreen instructions until the watch name

is displayed.

Step 2. Follow these steps on your companion device.

Open the Android Wear app on your companion device.

On your companion device, you’ll see a list of nearby devices. Tap your

watch’s name.

You’ll see a passkey on your companion device and watch. Check that

the codes match.

Tap PAIR on your companion device to start pairing.

Step 3. Follow these steps to pair your watch with your companion device.

You’ll see a confirmation message on your watch once it is paired. This

may take a few minutes.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the initial setup.

When your watch completes the connection with your companion

device, you can set to copy Google accounts on your companion device to your watch.

• Copying a Google account to your watch allows you to download new

apps using the Play Store.

• Once initial setup is complete, you will see a tutorial notification. Follow

the tutorial notices before using your watch.

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