LG W281 Users manual

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USER GUIDE

LG-W281

MFL00000000 (1.0)

www.lg.com

About this user guide

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Thank you for choosing LG. Please carefully read this user guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe and proper use. Visit the LG website at www.lg.com to obtain the latest version of this manual.

•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.

•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•Default apps on the device are subject to updates and support for these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice.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 contents and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are subject to change without prior notice.

•The applications on your product, and their functions, may vary according to country, region or hardware specifications. LG will not be responsible for any performance issues which arise from using applications developed by providers other than LG.

•LG will not be responsible for performance or incompatibility issues which arise from edited registry settings or modified operating system software.

•Any attempt to customizes your operating system may lead to the device or its applications not working correctly.

•Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with your device are licensed 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 are entirely responsible for the illegal use of media.

•Additional charges may apply 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 yourself and others, or damage to the device or other property.

NOTE	Notices or additional information.

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Table of contents
Safety Information........................	5
Basic............................................	16
Accessories ..............................................	17
Watch Layout...........................................	18
Charging the Watch.................................	20
If the Screen Freezes ...............................	22
Installing the SIM Card ............................	23
Turning the Watch On and Off.................	26
Connecting to Another Mobile Device....	27
Touch Screen Tips.....................................	27
Wearing the Watch..................................	28
Heart Rate Sensor ...................................	29
Connecting the Watch to a Mobile
Device..........................................	31
Before Pairing ..........................................	32
How to Pair Your Watch ..........................	33
After Pairing.............................................	33
How to Use Your Watch .............	34
Start on Your Watch Face (Where You See
the Time) ..................................................	35
Quickly Dim the Screen............................	35
Changing the Watch Face........................	35
Notification Cards....................................	36
Block Notifications ..................................	37

Call Notifications .....................................	38
Change When Notifications Arrive..........	38
See Remaining Battery or Date...............	39
Access the Sound Setting........................	39
Turn Your Screen Off Temporarily with
Theater Mode...........................................	40
Boost Screen Brightness Temporarily .....	40
Access the Settings Menu.......................	40
Manage Storage.......................................	41
Tasks Using Voice Command ......	42
Change the Apps You Use for Voice
Actions .....................................................	44
Take or View a Note.................................	45
Set a Reminder.........................................	46
Show Me My Steps ..................................	46
Show Me My Heart Rate .........................	47
Send a Text...............................................	48
Email.........................................................	49
Agenda .....................................................	50
Navigate...................................................	50
Set a Timer ...............................................	51
Use the Stopwatch ..................................	51
Set an Alarm.............................................	52
Show Alarms ............................................	52

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Using Apps..................................	53
Downloading Other Apps.........................	54
Phone........................................................	54
Call Forwarding ........................................	56
Messenger................................................	57
LG Health .................................................	58
Use the Google Fit App............................	59
Settings.......................................	60
Launching the Settings Menu..................	61
Adjusting Display Brightness ..................	61
Change Your Watch Face.........................	61
Change the Font Size...............................	61
Gestures...................................................	62
Screen On/Off Settings...........................	62
Sound........................................................	62
Wi-Fi.........................................................	62
Bluetooth Devices....................................	63
Cellular .....................................................	63
Location....................................................	63
Aeroplane mode.......................................	64
Accessibility .............................................	64
Date & Time..............................................	64
Screen Lock..............................................	64
Permissions ..............................................	64
Unpair with Phone....................................	65
Power Off.................................................	65
About........................................................	65

More Information........................	66
Open Source Software Notice
Information ..............................................	67
Trademarks...............................................	67
Regulatory information...........................................	68
How to update your device .................................	68

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Safety Information

Before turning on your product, review the basic safety information provided here.

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 40°C/104°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. Using a mobile device or accessory for a call or other application while driving may cause distraction. Keep your eyes on the road.

•Around explosives. Do not use in areas where sparks from the product might cause a fire or explosion.

•On airplanes. Observe all rules and instructions for use of electronic devices. Most airlines allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings. There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). You can pass your product through airport X-ray machines. But do not send it through airport magnetic detectors or expose it to magnetic wands.

•Always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your device off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.

•Changing the wrist straps to metal straps might cause Bluetooth®/ Wi-Fi connectivity problem.

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Safety tips

WARNING

•The charging cradle contains strong magnets that may interfere with pacemakers, credit cards, watches, and other magnet-sensitive objects.

To avoid damaging your product and reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, explosion, or other hazards, observe these common-sense precautions:

•Always use with cables, chargers, and other accessories approved by LG. The use of any other types may void any approval or warranty applying to the device and may be dangerous.

•Available accessories may vary depending on your region, country or service provider.

•Some contents and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are subject to change without prior notice.

•Do not drop, strike, or shake your product.

•Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, heating, or placing heavy items on it.

•This product is equipped with a USB cable for connecting to a desktop or notebook computer or to the charger. Be sure your computer is properly grounded before connecting your product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

•Do not attempt to repair or modify or remanufacture the product. It is equipped with an internal rechargeable battery, which should be replaced only by LG or an authorized LG repair center.

•Do not open, disassemble, crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred the product.

•Do not insert foreign objects into the product.

•Do not place the product in a microwave oven.

•Do not expose the product to fire, explosion, or other hazards.

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•Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Don't use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, or thinners) or detergents to clean your product.

•Dispose of your product and battery separately from household waste and in accordance with local regulations.

•Like many electronic devices, your product generates heat during normal operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use care when handling your product during or immediately after operation.

•If you have a problem with using the product, please stop using it and consult with the authorised LG Electronics customer service center.

•Do not immerse or expose the product to water or other liquids.

Heart rate information

•Pedometer, Sleep, Exercise, and Heart rate are not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition, and should be used for leisure, well-being and fitness purposes only.

•Heart rate readings can be affected by measurement conditions and your surroundings. Make sure you are seated and relaxed before reading your heart rate.

•This product is water and dust-resistant according to the IP67 Rating, which tests submersion in water at up to one metre for up to 30 minutes. Not shockproof. The case must be completely closed.

•Heart rate readings may be affected by skin condition, measurement conditions and your surroundings.

•Never look directly at the light of the heart rate sensor as this may damage your eyesight.

•If your device becomes hot, remove it until it cools down. Exposing skin to the hot surface for a long period of time may cause skin burn.

•The Heart rate feature is only intended for measuring your heart rate and must not be used for any other purposes.

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Battery warnings

•Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.

•Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.

•Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire.

•Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified.

•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.

•Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard. Only authorized service providers shall replace battery (If the battery is non-user replaceable)

•Battery usage by children should be supervised.

•Avoid dropping the product or battery. If the product or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.

•Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion or other hazard.

•Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the product is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

•Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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Embedded battery

WARNING: Notice for Battery replacement

•For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product. If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance.

•Li-Ion Battery is a hazardous component which can cause injury.

•Battery replacement by non-qualified professional can cause damage to your device.

Notes on water resistant properties

This product is water and dust resistant in compliance with the Ingress Protection rating IP67*.

*The IP67 rating means that the product will maintain its operability even if it is gently submerged in a tank of still tap water at room temperature for about 30minutes, up to a depth of 1 meter.

Avoid exposing the product to environments with excessive dusts or moisture. Do not use the product in the following environments.

Do not immerse the product in any liquid chemicals (soap, etc.)

SOAP

other than water.

SALT	Do not immerse the product in salt water, such as sea water.

Do not immerse the product in hot spring.

Do not swim wearing this product.

Do not use the product underwater.

Do not place the product directly on sand (such as at a beach) or mud.

•Once the product gets wet, water may remain in gaps of the main unit. Shake the product well to drain water.

•Even after water is drained, the inner parts might be still wet. Although you can use the product, do not place it near things that must not get wet. Take care not to wet your clothes, bag or contents of the bag.

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•Drain water if the voice activation does not work properly due to water remaining in the microphone.

•Do not use the product in places where it may be sprayed with highpressure water (e.g. near a faucet or shower head) or submerge it in water for extended periods of time, as the product is not designed to withstand high water pressure.

•This product is not resistant to shock. Do not drop the product or subject it to shock. Doing so might damage or deform the main unit causing water leak.

Pacemakers and other medical devices

Persons with pacemakers should:

•ALWAYS 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.

If you use any other personal medical device, consult your physician or the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.

Tips for using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your watch

•When connecting your product 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 use environment.

•In an open space, the Bluetooth communication range usually spans approximately 10m. This range may vary depending on the use environment.

•Do not place obstacles between your product and connected devices. Outgoing/incoming signal can weaken due to user's body, walls, corners or obstacles. Use where there is no obstacle.

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•When using a Wi-Fi connection, your watch can get notifications from your phone or tablet even if Bluetooth is unavailable.

•Your watch will search and connect to the nearest Wi-Fi network based on the Wi-Fi list registered on your phone.

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.

Exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy

In August 1996, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-regulated transmitters. The design of this product complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.

Next-to-Mouth and Wrist-worn operation

This device was tested for typical Wrist-worn operations with the back of the device kept 0 inches (0cm) between the user’s Wrist and the back of the device.

And this device was tested for typical Next-to-Mouth(Face) operations with the front of the device kept 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 0.39 inches (1cm) must be maintained between the user’s mouth(Face) and the front of the device.

Any accessories containing metallic components may not be used.

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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values

Your product is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for wireless products employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for wrist watch used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue or 4.0 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over ten gram of tissue.

Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the product transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.

Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the product during operation can be well below the maximum value.

Because the product is designed to operate at multiple power levels and to use only the power required to reach the network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. The highest SAR value for this model product when tested for use at Next-to-Mouth(Face) is 0.29 W/kg(1g) and for Wrist-worn is 2.42 W/ kg(10g).

While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model product with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines.

SAR information on this model product is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/ea/ fccid/ after searching on FCC ID ZNFW281 .

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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 : ZNFW281

Part 15.19 statement General Requirement

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Part 15.21 statement

Changes or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Part15.105 statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Basic

Accessories

These accessories are available for use with your device.

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Travel adaptor Quick Start Guide

Magnetic charging cable SIM Cap opener

NOTE

•Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

•The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.

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Watch Layout

Top Key

Power Key

Bottom Key

NOTE

•The touch screen must not come into contact with any other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharge can result in the touch screen malfunctioning.

		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.
		If the screen freezes:
		•	Press and hold for over 10 seconds until the LG
	Power Key		logo appears to restart the watch.
		When the device is idle:
		•	Press once quickly to wake the screen.
		•	Press twice to turn the Theater mode on.
		•	Press three times to turn the Brightness boost
			mode on.
		•	Press and hold for a few seconds to access the
			app list.

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When the device is idle:

	•	Press the Top Key to launch Contacts.
Top / Bottom		Press the Bottom Key to launch LG Health.
	•
Key
During a call:
	•	Control the volume.
Charging
terminals
Heart rate								SIM card
sensor								cover
Microphone								Barometer
hole								hole

WARNING

•Do not close or push the hole located at the bottom of the device with a sharp object. Doing so may cause your device to work improperly.

•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.

WARNING: Before wearing the strap

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

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Charging the Watch

Before using your watch for the first time, you should charge the battery. Use the charging cable included with the watch to charge the device's battery.

You can also charge the device's battery using a computer. Simply connect the computer to the charging cable using the USB cable included with the watch.

NOTE

•When battery power is low, the battery icon is displayed 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.

WARNING: Corrosion of charging terminals

•Exposure to sweat or other foreign material during the use of the product may cause the charging terminals to corrode while charging. To prevent this, wipe the product with a cloth before charging.

1Locate the charging terminals on both the watch and the charging cable.

Charging terminals

NOTE

•The charging cable is designed to only be used with the watch and is not compatible with other devices.

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