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Basic

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Watch Layout

Power Key

Bottom Key

Top Key

 NOTE

 

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

Power Key

To turn the watch on

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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

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Press and hold for over 10 seconds until the LG 

logo appears to restart the watch.

When the device is idle

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Press once quickly to wake the screen. 

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Press twice to turn the Theater mode on.

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Press three times to turn the Brightness boost 

mode on.

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Press and hold for a few seconds to access the 

app list.

Summary of Contents for LG-W281

Page 1: ...www lg com MFL00000000 1 0 ENGLISH USER GUIDE LG W281 ...

Page 2: ... 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 provi...

Page 3: ...2 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 ...

Page 4: ...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 A...

Page 5: ...ange 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 6...

Page 6: ...Safety Information Safety Information ...

Page 7: ...n 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...

Page 8: ...hake 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 conduc...

Page 9: ...mation 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 whi...

Page 10: ...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 surfa...

Page 11: ... 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 SOAP Do not immerse the product in any liquid chemicals soap etc other than water SALT Do not immerse the product in salt water such as sea water Do not immerse the product in hot s...

Page 12: ...st 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 w...

Page 13: ...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 ...

Page 14: ...ed 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...

Page 15: ...ce 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...

Page 16: ...rease 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 ...

Page 17: ...Basic Basic ...

Page 18: ...art 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 ...

Page 19: ...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 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 ho...

Page 20: ...ometer 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...

Page 21: ...he 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...

Page 22: ...ke sure the watch is firmly connected to the charging cable before connecting the cable to a travel adapter or PC 4 After the charging cable is connected to a power outlet you will see a charging screen shown as below while charging You can check the percent of remaining battery and the time Swipe right to return to the watch face Charging level Time Battery percentage 5 Once the watch battery is ...

Page 23: ...ter or PC NOTE The touch screen may not function if power to the watch is unstable while charging The watch may become warm while charging This is normal If the battery becomes hotter than usual disconnect the charger If the Screen Freezes If the device freezes up and stops working press and hold the Power Key for over 10 seconds until the device reboots and the LG logo is displayed ...

Page 24: ...figure below Align the SIM cap opener to the hole located at the bottom of the device and then turn counter clockwise until the SIM card cover direction indicator reaches the UNLOCK position SIM Cap opener 2 To remove SIM card cover hold the watch firmly in one hand Press the outer corner of the SIM cap cover after removing the SIM cap opener the other side will lift Then lift off the SIM card cov...

Page 25: ...tact area on the card is facing downward 4 Close the SIM card cover using the SIM cap opener as shown in the figure below Align the SIM cap opener to the hole located at the bottom of the device and then turn clockwise until the SIM card cover direction indicator reaches the LOCK position SIM Cap opener ...

Page 26: ... SIM cap sealing pad SIM cap cover Unlock the SIM Card If you insert the SIM card with a PIN lock you have to enter the unlock code If the SIM card PIN is disabled ignore this section 1 After turning the watch on swipe up from the bottom of your watch screen until the SIM Locked screen appears 2 Tap the SIM Locked screen to enter the unlock code 3 Enter the unlock code ...

Page 27: ...ding the Power Key on the right hand side of the device for a few seconds The screen lights up and the LG logo is displayed Power Key Turning off the Watch 1 Press and hold the Power Key until the app list appears 2 Tap Settings Power off 3 When prompted with the message Power off Are you sure tap ...

Page 28: ... to one mobile device at a time Unpairing with your phone erases all data from your watch s memory After completion it is ready to connect to another mobile device Touch Screen Tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your watch Tap or touch A single finger tap selects items links shortcuts and letters on the on screen keyboard Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it...

Page 29: ... 1 meter and kept submerged for longer than 30 minutes The device must not be exposed to water at high pressure such as ocean waves or a waterfall Should your watch or your hands become wet dry them thoroughly before handling the device The device must not be exposed to salt water ionized water or soapy water The watch s water and dust resistant features may be damaged by dropping or receiving an ...

Page 30: ...vice if you feel discomfort due to overheating during use Heart Rate Sensor Make sure your watch is positioned on your wrist correctly before measuring your heart rate Heart Rate Sensor NOTE Loose fitting or too much movement may cause inaccurate measurements Never look directly at the heart rate sensor light as this may damage your eyesight Escaping light may lead to inaccurate measurements Wear ...

Page 31: ...r workout purposes take the measurement while seated and relaxed before exercise then proceed with your workout If the measurement significantly differs from predicted values relax and measure again in 30 minutes Confirm your pulse by taking the average of around 5 repeated measurements If you speak yawn or breathe deeply during the measurement you may see inaccurate values Light reflection may be...

Page 32: ...Connecting the Watch to Connecting the Watch to a Mobile Device a Mobile Device ...

Page 33: ...e sure your phone is next to your watch 3 On your phone download the Android Wear app from the Play Store and install it Check that the Android Wear app is installed and updated to the latest version on your phone 4 Make sure your phone is connected to mobile data or Wi Fi You will need a data connection to set up your watch for the first time 5 Keep the watch connected to power during setup NOTE ...

Page 34: ... app on your phone Turn Bluetooth on during setup if it isn t already on 6 On your phone you ll see a list of nearby devices Tap your watch s name 7 You ll see a pairing code on your watch and phone Check that the codes match 8 Tap Pair on your phone to start pairing 9 You ll see a confirmation message on your watch once it is paired This may take a few minutes 10 Follow the onscreen instructions ...

Page 35: ...How to Use Your Watch How to Use Your Watch ...

Page 36: ...r watch face is upright Press the Power Key on the watch Quickly Dim the Screen Press the Power Key on the watch OR Press your palm onto the screen until it vibrates This will dim the watch face Changing the Watch Face 1 Touch and hold anywhere on the watch face for a few seconds 2 Swipe the screen right or left to browse designs then tap to choose one NOTE You can also change and download watch f...

Page 37: ...de it Swipe up to see more cards Swipe down to return to the home screen Swipe left for more details and options Swipe right to dismiss the card To View Cards To view cards swipe up from the bottom of your screen Tap a card to see more info To see more cards keep swiping up from the bottom of the screen To Remove a Card To remove a card swipe from left to right Once you re done looking at a card y...

Page 38: ...ou ve swiped away the last card in your stream you ll need to swipe up from the bottom of the screen to see the Undo button Block Notifications If you get notifications on your phone that you don t want to see on your watch you can stop specific apps from showing up on your watch Block Apps from Your Watch 1 On your watch go to a card 2 Swipe from right to left until you see 3 Tap to confirm Block...

Page 39: ... your phone s Bluetooth settings screen you can receive the call Swipe right to answer a call Incoming call notification Swipe left to reject a call Change When Notifications Arrive You can change what notifications show up on your watch and when To change the interruption settings swipe down from the top of your watch s screen You ll see a set of interruption options Do not disturb Tap to select ...

Page 40: ...of the screen Battery remaining Date NOTE Some content may differ from your device depending on the OS version Access the Sound Setting Allows you to set the sound for notifications you can also change to silent 1 Swipe from right to left until you see Sound 2 Press the sound icon ...

Page 41: ...urn it on Boost Screen Brightness Temporarily You can turn up the brightness temporarily if you re outdoors in a sunny spot The extra brightness will last for a few seconds and turn off automatically Press the Power Key three times quickly OR 1 If your screen is dim touch the screen to wake up the watch 2 Swipe down from the top of the screen Swipe from right to left until you see Brightness boost...

Page 42: ... storage space is available Total storage space on your watch Apps or services that are using your watch s storage To See the Storage Details 1 Make sure your watch is connected to your phone 2 On your phone open the Android Wear app 3 Tap Tap your watch s name if you have multiple devices Watch storage ...

Page 43: ...Tasks Using Voice Tasks Using Voice Command Command ...

Page 44: ...ome voice actions are not available in all languages and countries Follow These Steps to Start Using Your Voice on Your Watch 1 If your screen is dimmed tap the screen to wake up the watch 2 From the watch face say OK Google You will see the Speak now prompt 3 Say your command or ask your question Opening a Feature Using the Power Key 1 If your screen is dimmed tap the screen to wake up the watch ...

Page 45: ...xample you can change the app you use for setting alarms or sending messages 1 On your phone open the Android Wear app 2 On the bottom half of the screen a list of actions will be displayed 3 Scroll and tap an action You can choose from the available apps NOTE You can also download apps that work with Android Wear from the Play Store ...

Page 46: ...urant on Main Street Your note will automatically be saved after a few seconds Touch the X if you want to cancel 5 When you try this feature for the first time related apps on your phone will appear on the watch Ex Google Keep QuickMemo If you install two or more related apps on your phone select the app you want to use and it ll be shown starting next time by default NOTE If you installed QuickMe...

Page 47: ...automatically save after a few seconds Touch the X if you want to cancel Show Me My Steps With this feature you can view a count of the steps you have taken today and review a log of steps taken 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 say OK Google or press and hold the Power Key until the app list appears t...

Page 48: ...is dimmed tap the screen to wake up the watch 2 From the watch face say OK Google or press and hold the Power Key until the app list appears then swipe left You will see the Speak now prompt 3 Say Show me my heart rate 4 When you use this feature for the first time you ll have to select Google Fit Select the app you want to use and it ll be shown starting next time by default 5 Your watch will sta...

Page 49: ...e app list appears then swipe left You will see the Speak now prompt 3 Say Send a text 4 The To whom screen will be displayed You will see the Speak now prompt Say the name of the contact you want to send a text message to When the list appears select the contact you want 5 You will be prompted to say the message you want to send Say your message or insert emoticons 6 Your message will be sent aut...

Page 50: ...mpt 5 Say the name of the contact you want to send an email to When the list appears select the contact you want 6 You will be prompted to say the message you want to send 7 Your message will be sent automatically Checking Emails on Your Phone When reading emails on your watch swipe the message card from right to left and tap Open on phone Replying to an Email Swiping from right to left lets you t...

Page 51: ...ears then swipe left You will see the Speak now prompt 3 Say Agenda You will see a list of scheduled events 4 Tap an event to view the event s details Navigate You can find your way to a selected destination using the watch 1 If your screen is dimmed tap the screen to wake up the watch 2 From the watch face say OK Google or press and hold the Power Key until the app list appears then swipe left Yo...

Page 52: ...ipe through the available durations and start the timer by tapping the desired duration Start or resume the countdown by tapping Pause the timer by tapping Dismissing the Timer When your timer goes off dismiss it by swiping from left to right on your screen Use the Stopwatch Measure how much time has passed with the Stopwatch app 1 If your screen is dimmed tap the screen to wake up the watch 2 Fro...

Page 53: ...ee the Speak now prompt 3 Say Set an alarm 4 Find the desired alarm time by swiping up or down When an alarm goes off your watch will vibrate and display a card Snooze Drag from right to left Turn off Drag from left to right Show Alarms You can show and delete the alarms that you set 1 If your screen is dimmed tap the screen to wake up the watch 2 From the watch face say OK Google or press and hol...

Page 54: ...Using Apps Using Apps ...

Page 55: ...ng a Call You can make and receive calls directly from your watch Your watch can display the dialpad so you can dial a number 1 Press and hold the Power Key until the apps list appears then touch Phone 2 Swipe left until the dialer appears 3 Enter the number using the dialer If you want to check the phone number that you entered swipe down Touch the if you want to cancel and Touch the to delete a ...

Page 56: ...eject the call Swipe to the right to answer the call Swipe to the left to reject the call To View the Contact List You can see the contact list from your watch as easily as on your phone 1 Press and hold the Power Key until the apps list appears 2 Swipe left until the contact list appears ...

Page 57: ...ll forwarding app to activate the feature while paired with a GSM device NOTE Descriptions screen images and supported languages in this guide may differ due to app updates The call forwarding feature for your watch is not supported by all carriers Please contact your service provider for supported features WARNING Depending on your service provider you may have to register for call forwarding ser...

Page 58: ...lect the message you want to send 4 Your message will send automatically Replying to a Message You get message notifications on your phone or watch To see your phone SMS install Messenger With Messenger on your phone you can reply to all your phone s conversations from your watch 1 Press and hold the Power Key until the apps list appears then touch Messenger 2 Select the contact you want when the ...

Page 59: ...r Select an exercise type and intensity and record your exercise or receive coaching Stress Receive messages about your stress index step 4 and stepby step guides Fasten the watch to your wrist before use Keep it away from your wrist bone Settings Access LG Health options such as Profile Goal unit Daily goal Units Exercise notification Tracker layout and Delete data View or edit the profile that y...

Page 60: ...to see details See Today s Step Estimate Speak or use the menu to see an estimate of how many steps you ve taken Say OK Google When you see the Speak now prompt say Show me my steps See Show me my steps section for more information OR Open the Fit app Check Your Heart Rate Speak or use the menu to check your heart rate Say OK Google When you see the Speak now prompt say Show me my heart rate See S...

Page 61: ...Settings 60 Settings Settings ...

Page 62: ...hange Your Watch Face You can change the design of your watch face in a few ways by touching and holding the background of your watch s screen through the Android Wear app on your phone or through the Settings menu on your watch 1 From the Settings menu tap Change watch face 2 Swipe right and left to browse designs If you scroll all the way to the left you ll see your recent watch faces 3 Tap to c...

Page 63: ... tilt it or cover the screen From the Settings menu tap Always on screen to turn on or off ON A dimmed watch face is shown when your watch is idle OFF The watch screen darkens when idle Sound This menu allows you to set various sound settings From the Settings menu tap Sound Wi Fi If Wi Fi is set to Automatic mode you can sync your watch and phone even when Bluetooth is not available Wi Fi is turn...

Page 64: ...n only disconnect your watch from your phone via the Android Wear application on your phone Cellular This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings From the Settings menu tap Mobile Location Manage location services to determine your approximate location From the Settings menu tap Location to turn it on or off NOTE When paired with a phone the watch will use the location of the ...

Page 65: ... mobile device From the Settings menu tap Aeroplane mode to enable or disable Accessibility Allows you to set accessibility settings From the Settings menu tap Accessibility to adjust the available options Date Time Allows you to set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed From the Settings menu tap Date time Screen Lock Set a pattern to draw with your finger that unlocks the scree...

Page 66: ... is ready to connect to another mobile device Power Off 1 From the Settings menu tap Power off 2 When prompted with the message Are you sure tap About Information about your watch is displayed here You can view the Model Device name Software version Serial number Build number Connection and Battery information The following options are also available From the Settings menu tap About System updates...

Page 67: ...More Information More Information ...

Page 68: ... such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product Trademarks Copyright 2016 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Hangouts and Play Store a...

Page 69: ...on 68 How to update your device Access to latest firmware releases new software functions and improvements 1 Press and hold the Power Key until the apps list appears 2 Tap Settings About System updates on your device ...

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