Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Getting Started
- Basics
- Applications
- Samsung Gear app
- Appendix
Samsung Gear S3 Classic User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for Gear S3 Classic by Samsung which is a product in the Smartwatches & Sport Watches category. This manual has pages.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
5 About the Gear S3
6 Read me first
7 Maintaining water and dust
resistance
8 Device layout
8 Package contents
9 Gear
11 Wireless charging dock
12 Battery
12 Charging the battery
14 Battery charging tips and
precautions
15 Power saving mode
16 Wearing the Gear
16 Putting on the Gear
16 Band tips and precautions
17 Replacing the band
19 Turning the Gear on and off
20 Connecting the Gear to a mobile
device
20 Installing the Samsung Gear app
20 Connecting the Gear to a mobile
device via Bluetooth
22 Remote connection
22 Using the Gear without a mobile
device
Basics
24 Controlling the screen
24 Screen composition
25 Turning the screen on and off
25 Navigating the screen
27 Using the bezel
29 Touchscreen
32 Status panel
34 Watch
34 Watch screen
34 Changing the watch face
35 Using the Watch always on feature
35 Power-off watch mode
35 Notifications
35 Notification panel
36 Viewing incoming notifications
37 Sending app notifications to the
Gear
37 Entering text
37 Introduction
38 Using the voice input
38 Using emoticons
39 Using handwriting input mode or
the keyboard
40 GPS
41 SOS messages
42 Finding my Gear
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67 S Voice
67 Introduction
67 Setting a wake-up command
68 Using S Voice
69 Setting the language
69 Weather
69 Alarm
70 World Clock
71 Gallery
71 Importing and exporting images
72 Viewing images
72 Deleting images
73 News Briefing
73 Find My Phone
74 Email
74 Get more apps
75 Settings
75 Introduction
75 Style
75 Sounds and vibration
76 Device
77 Display
77 Call
77 Messages
78 Connections
81 Security
81 Accessibility
81 Input
81 Power saving
82 Gear info
82 Connect to new phone
82 Connect to phone
83 Updating the Gear
Applications
43 Messages
44 Phone
44 Introduction
44 Receiving calls
46 Making calls
46 Options during calls
47 Contacts
48 S Health
48 Introduction
51 24-hour Log
52 Steps
53 Floors
54 Exercise
56 Heart rate
58 Water
58 Caffeine
59 Together
60 Additional information
61 Alti-Barometer
64 Music Player
64 Introduction
64 Playing music
64 Importing music
65 Playing music on the Gear
65 Playing music from your mobile
device
65 Standalone music
66 Reminders
67 Schedule
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Samsung Gear app
84 Introduction
85 INFO
86 SETTINGS
86 Watch faces
86 Notifications
87 Apps
87 Send content to Gear
88 Send SOS requests
88 Find My Gear
89 Gear connection
89 Quick messages
89 Social network sharing
89 S Health
90 Samsung Galaxy Apps
90 About Gear
91 About Samsung Gear app
Appendix
92 Troubleshooting
96 Removing the battery
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Getting Started
About the Gear S3
The Gear S3 is a smartwatch that works as a traditional watch and allows you to use a variety
of convenient apps for making phone calls, playing music, and managing your health. By
rotating the bezel, you can access convenient features quickly and easily. You can also change
the watch face and band to your taste.
Connect your Gear S3 to your mobile device to expand your mobile device experience, or use
the Gear S3 by itself, without connecting to a mobile device.
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Read me first
Please read this manual before using this device to ensure safe and proper use.
•
Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
•
Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider,
model specifications, or device’s software.
•
Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly
depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
•
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other
than Samsung.
•
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the Gear or apps to work improperly.
•
Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this Gear
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
use of media.
•
Default apps that come with the Gear are subject to updates and may no longer be
supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with
the Gear, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service
providers.
•
Modifying the Gear’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may
result in Gear malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of
your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
•
The images in this manual are based on the SM-R760 model.
•
Some functions may not work as described in this manual depending on the maker and
model of the mobile device you connect to the Gear.
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Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Maintaining water and dust resistance
Your device supports water- and dust-resistance. Follow these tips carefully to maintain the
water- and dust-resistance of your device. Failure to do so may result in damage to your
device.
•
Do not immerse the device in water deeper than 1.5 m or keep it submerged for more
than 30 minutes.
•
Do not expose the device to water moving with force.
•
When you are wearing the device, avoid taking a shower or going swimming.
•
If the device or your hands are wet, dry them thoroughly before handling the device.
•
If the device is exposed to clean water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If
the device is exposed to other liquids, such as salt water, ionised water, or alcoholic
beverage, rinse it with clean water and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If you
do not follow these instructions, the device’s performance and appearance may be
affected.
•
If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the water- and dust-resistant features of
the device may be damaged.
•
If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet,
sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Wipe the device with a dry cloth or dry it
thoroughly before using it.
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•
The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water.
•
Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and certified to be water-
and dust-resistant in specific situations (meets requirements of classification IP68 as
described by the international standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided
by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15 - 35°C, 86 - 106 kPa, 1.5 metre, 30 minutes).
Despite this classification, it is still possible for your device to be damaged in certain
situations.
Device layout
Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
•
Gear
•
Wireless charging dock
•
Band
•
Quick start guide
•
If the connected band is too large for your wrist, change it to a small one.
•
The items supplied with the Gear and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
•
The supplied items are designed only for this Gear and may not be compatible
with other devices.
•
Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
•
You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the Gear before purchase.
•
Some accessories, such as docking devices, may not have the same water- and
dust-resistance certification.
•
Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause
the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
•
Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
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Gear
►
SM-R760
Bezel
Back key
Home key (Power
key)
Microphone
Touchscreen
NFC antenna
GPS antenna
Light sensor
Heart rate sensor
Pressure relief vent
(Atmospheric
pressure sensor)
Speaker
Band
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►
SM-R770
Bezel
Light sensor
Back key
Home key (Power
key)
Microphone
Touchscreen
NFC antenna
GPS antenna
Heart rate sensor
Speaker
Pressure relief vent
(Atmospheric
pressure sensor)
Band
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Keys
Key Function
/ Home/Power
•
Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off.
•
Press to turn on the screen.
•
Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to restart the Gear.
•
Press to open the Apps screen when you are on the Watch
screen.
•
Press to open the Watch screen when you are on any
other screen.
/ Back
•
Press to return to the previous screen.
Ensure that the band is kept clean. Contact with contaminants, such as dust and dye,
can cause stains on the band that may not be fully removed.
•
If the loud speaker is wet, sound may be distorted. Ensure that the loud speaker is
dry.
•
Make sure the Gear’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it.
Wireless charging dock
Charger port
LED indicator
Wireless
charging surface
Do not expose the wireless charging dock to water.
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Battery
Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended
periods.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the Gear.
•
Use the supplied wireless charging dock and charger. The Gear cannot be charged
properly with a third-party charger.
•
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket
and be easily accessible while charging.
1 Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the wireless charging
dock and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket.
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2 Place the Gear into the wireless charging dock.
Checking the charging status
When you connect the Gear and the wireless charging dock, the wireless charging dock’s LED
indicator flashes certain colours to indicate the battery level.
Colour Charging status
Red Charging
Green Fully charged
Orange Connected to a low-power adaptor
When a wireless charging dock error occurs, the LED indicator flashes red. Disconnect
the Gear from the wireless charging dock and reconnect them. If the error occurs
again, contact a Samsung Service Centre for service support.
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Reducing the battery consumption
Your Gear provides various options that help you conserve battery power.
•
When you are not using the Gear, turn off the screen by covering the screen with your
palm.
•
Activate power saving mode.
•
Close unnecessary apps.
•
Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use.
•
Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use.
•
Decrease the screen brightness.
•
Deactivate the watch always on feature.
•
Deactivate the voice wake-up feature in
S Voice
.
•
Customise the notification settings in
Samsung Gear
on the mobile device.
Battery charging tips and precautions
•
If there are obstructions between the Gear and the wireless charging dock, the Gear may
not charge properly. Prevent the Gear and the wireless charger from coming into contact
with sweat, liquids, or dust.
•
When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
•
If the battery is completely discharged, the Gear cannot be turned on immediately when
the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before
turning on the Gear.
•
If you use multiple apps at once, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid losing power
during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.
•
Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower
charging speed due to a lower electric current.
•
If the Gear is being charged with other devices via a multicharger, charging may take
longer.
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•
The Gear can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the
battery.
•
If the Gear receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not
function. If this happens, disconnect the Gear from the wireless charging dock.
•
While charging, the Gear may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the Gear’s
lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop
charging.
•
If the Gear is not charging properly, take the Gear to a Samsung Service Centre.
•
Avoid using a bent or damaged USB cable.
Power saving mode
Activate power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time.
•
Displays colours on the screen as grey tones.
•
Deactivates features, excluding phone, messages, and notifications.
•
Deactivates the Wi-Fi feature.
•
Limits the performance of the Gear’s CPU.
On the Apps screen, tap (
Settings
)
→
Power saving
→
. Alternatively, press and hold
the Home key and tap
Power saving
→
.
To deactivate this mode, tap
OFF
→
. Alternatively, press and hold the Home key and tap
Power saving
→
.
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Wearing the Gear
Putting on the Gear
Open the buckle and place the band around your wrist. Fit the band to your wrist, insert the
pin into an adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to close it.
Do not bend the band excessively. Doing so may damage the Gear.
To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Gear, wear the Gear firmly
around your lower arm just above the wrist. Refer to Wearing the Gear correctly for
details.
Band tips and precautions
•
Be cautious when wearing the Gear. If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Gear too
tightly, you may feel some discomfort.
•
Some people may experience discomfort when wearing the Gear for prolonged periods.
•
Skin irritation may occur if the band is exposed to soap, sweat, allergens, or pollutants for
long periods.
•
Do not wear the device too tightly. Make sure to keep the device clean and dry. Though
this device has met international safety standards, some people may experience skin
irritation if they are allergic to certain substances.
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•
Keep in mind the followings to protect the leather band.
–
Avoid exposing the leather band to direct sunlight, water, and hot or humid
environments. The leather band can become discoloured or deformed.
–
The leather is permeable so it can be contaminated by oil and cosmetics. Avoid
exposing the leather band to these products.
•
Using a metal band is not recommended. Metal bands may cause connectivity problems
in areas with weak signals or poor reception.
Replacing the band
Detach the band from the Gear to replace it with a new one.
The band’s appearance may vary depending on your model.
1 Slide the band’s spring bar inwards.
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2 Pull the band away from the Gear’s body.
3 Insert one end of the spring bar into the Gear’s lug.
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4 Slide the spring bar inwards and connect the band.
1
2
Turning the Gear on and off
Press and hold the Home key (Power key) for a few seconds to turn on the Gear. When you
turn on the Gear for the first time or reset it, a pop-up window will appear. Follow the on-
screen instructions to download and install the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device.
Refer to Connecting the Gear to a mobile device for details.
To turn off the Gear, press and hold the Home key (Power key), and then tap
Power off
.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where
the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
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Restarting the Gear
If your Gear is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Home key (Power key) for more
than 7 seconds to restart it.
Connecting the Gear to a mobile device
Installing the Samsung Gear app
To connect your Gear to a mobile device, install the Samsung Gear app on the mobile device.
You can download the app from
Galaxy Apps
,
Play Store
, or apps.samsung.com/gear.
You cannot install the Samsung Gear app on the mobile devices that do not support
Gear syncing. Ensure that your mobile device is compatible with a Gear.
Connecting the Gear to a mobile device via Bluetooth
Gear
1 Turn on the Gear.
When you turn on the Gear, a pop-up window will appear about downloading and
installing the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device.
Mobile device
2 On your mobile device, launch
Samsung Gear
.
3 Tap
CONNECT TO GEAR
.
4 Tap
OK
when the Bluetooth activation request window appears.
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5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
When the devices are connected, an on-screen tutorial will appear on the Gear’s screen.
Follow the on-screen instructions to learn the Gear’s basic controls.
•
Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on your device and
software version.
•
When connected, the Gear’s battery may drain more quickly while syncing data,
such as contacts.
•
Supported mobile devices and features may vary depending on your region,
service provider, and device manufacturer. Visit www.samsung.com to see a list of
compatible devices.
Connecting the Gear to a new mobile device
When you connect the Gear to another mobile device, a pop-up window will ask you to
reset the Gear. Make sure you back up any important data stored in your Gear. For more
information about backing up your Gear, refer to Backing up and restoring data.
1 On your Gear, open the Apps screen, tap (
Settings
)
→
Connect to new phone
.
The connection between your Gear and your mobile device will end. After a light reset, it
will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
2 On another mobile device, launch
Samsung Gear
to connect to your Gear.
If the mobile device you want to connect to is already connected to another Gear,
your Gear cannot establish a connection. Disconnect your mobile device from the
previous Gear to connect to your current Gear.
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Remote connection
Your Gear and mobile device are connected via Bluetooth. When a Bluetooth connection
is not available, you can remotely connect the Gear to your mobile device by using your
Samsung account via Wi-Fi network. This allows you to continue receiving notifications from
your mobile device.
This feature is automatically activated when you connect to your mobile device via Bluetooth
for the first time.
If this feature is not turned on, launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device, tap
SETTINGS
→
Gear connection
, and then tap the
Remote connection
switch.
Using the Gear without a mobile device
You can use the Gear without connecting it to a mobile device. You can set to use the Gear
without a mobile device when you turn on the Gear for the first time or you reset it.
Some features are not available.
1 Turn on the Gear.
2 Tap , scroll down the screen, and tap
here
.
3 Select a language.
4 Read the on-screen instructions and tap .
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5 Read the terms and conditions, and then agree to them.
6 Follow the PIN setting instructions to protect your personal information.
7 Create a PIN to use when backing up and restoring data.
8 Set the date and time.
On the Gear, open the Apps screen, tap (
Settings
)
→
Connect to phone
→
OK
to
connect the Gear to a mobile device while using the Gear without a mobile device.
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Basics
Controlling the screen
Screen composition
The Watch screen is the starting point for accessing all of the Gear’s many screens.
You can view other screens by pressing the button, rotating the bezel, or swiping your finger
on the screen.
Notifications
Watch
Widgets Add widgets.
Available widgets, notifications, and their arrangement may vary depending on the
model and the software version.
Adding widgets
You can add more widgets on the Home screen.
Scroll the screen, tap , and select a widget. The selected widget will appear in a new panel.
Removing widgets
Tap and hold a widget and then tap .
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Turning the screen on and off
To turn on the screen, rotate the bezel. Or, press the Home key or the Back key.
To turn off the screen, cover it with your palm. Also, the screen will turn off if the Gear is not
used for a specified period.
You can also turn on the screen using a gesture. On the Apps screen, tap (
Settings
)
→
Device
→
Wake-up gesture
and then tap the
Wake-up gesture
switch to activate it.
Navigating the screen
Switching between the Watch and Apps screen
To open the Apps screen, press the Home key on the Watch screen.
To return to the Watch screen, press the Home key.
An app
Watch screen Apps screen
View recent apps.
Apps screen
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps.
To view other panels, rotate the bezel. You can also tap or swipe the screen to the left or right.
The available apps may vary depending on the model and the software version.
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Opening apps
On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to open the app.
To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap (
Recent apps
) on the Apps screen
and select the recent app window.
Closing apps
1 On the Apps screen, tap (
Recent apps
).
2 Rotate the bezel to highlight the app you want to close.
3 Tap .
To close all running apps, tap
CLOSE ALL
.
Returning to the previous screen
Press the Back key. You can also swipe down from the top edge of the screen.
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Using the bezel
Rotate the bezel to easily control the Gear’s various functions.
•
Make sure the bezel area is free from the foreign materials.
•
Do not use the bezel near magnetic fields as they may interfere with the bezel’s
internal magnets and cause it to malfunction.
If the bezel does not rotate, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Do not disassemble
the Gear.
Scrolling through screens
Rotate the bezel to view other screens. On the Watch screen, rotate the bezel anticlockwise to
view notifications.
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Selecting an item
Rotate the bezel to highlight the item you want to select and then tap the item. When you
rotate the bezel, the highlight indicator will move in the same direction.
Adjusting the input value
Rotate the bezel to adjust the volume or brightness. When adjusting the brightness, rotate
the bezel clockwise to make the screen brighter.
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8
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Receiving or rejecting incoming calls
Rotate the bezel clockwise to receive an incoming call or to dismiss an alarm. Rotate the bezel
anticlockwise to reject an incoming call or to activate the snooze feature for an alarm.
Touchscreen
•
Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.
•
To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
The Gear may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are
outside of the touch input area.
Tapping
To open an app, to select a menu item, or to press an on-screen button, tap it with your finger.
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Tapping and holding
Tap and hold the screen for two or more seconds to access the Edit mode or to view available
options.
Dragging
To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
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Double-tapping
Double-tap on an image or text to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.
Swiping
Swipe to the left or right to view other panels.
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Status panel
This panel allows you to view the current status and configure basic settings.
On the Watch screen, swipe downwards from the top edge of the screen.
Gear's connection
status
Indicator icons
Volume
Brightness
Do not disturb
Flight mode
Music Player
Indicator icons
Indicator icons appear at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most
common.
The indicator icons shown may vary depending on the region.
Icon Meaning
Bluetooth connected
Bluetooth disconnected
Bluetooth headset connected
Wi-Fi connected
Flight mode activated
Battery power level
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Playing music
You can play music saved in the Gear or mobile device.
On the status panel, tap .
Flight mode
You can activate or deactivate the flight mode.
On the status panel, tap .
The icon will appear at the top of the Watch screen.
Do not disturb mode
You can mute the Gear and set the screen not to turn on when a notification is received.
Alarms will still function normally.
On the status panel, tap .
The icon will appear at the top of the Watch screen.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume level for various sounds.
On the status panel, tap and adjust the volume by rotating the bezel, or tap or .
Adjusting the brightness
You can adjust the Gear’s display brightness to suit the environment.
On the status panel, tap and adjust the brightness by rotating the bezel, or tap or .
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Watch
Watch screen
View the current time. When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home key to return
to the Watch screen.
Changing the watch face
Tap and hold the Watch screen, scroll through the list and select a watch face. You can also
customise the watch by tapping
STYLISE
. To download more watch faces from
Galaxy Apps
,
tap
Get more watch faces
.
You can also change the Gear’s watch face from your mobile device. Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Watch faces
. To download more watch faces
from
Galaxy Apps
, tap
INFO
→
VIEW MORE WATCH FACES
.
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Using the Watch always on feature
You can set the Gear to display the time when the screen is turned off.
On the Apps screen, tap (
Settings
)
→
Style
and tap the
Watch always on
switch to
activate it.
Power-off watch mode
When the Gear’s battery is too low, it will ask you to activate Power-off watch mode to
conserve battery power and continue working as a watch.
In Power-off watch mode, all the functions of the Gear are turned off, and the watch will
display in power saving mode.
Notifications
Notification panel
Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your mobile device and Gear.
On the Watch screen, rotate the bezel anticlockwise to open the notification panel. When
there are unchecked notifications, a yellow dot will be visible on the screen.
Notification indicator
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Viewing incoming notifications
When you receive a notification, information about the notification, such as its type, will
appear on the screen. Tap the notification to view details.
Access additional
options.
To view notifications received from other apps, rotate the bezel anticlockwise.
Deleting notifications
Delete a notification by swiping upwards from the bottom edge of the screen while viewing a
notification.
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Sending app notifications to the Gear
Set your mobile device to send app notifications to the Gear.
1 Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Notifications
, and
tap the switch.
2 Tap
Manage notifications
and tap the switch next to apps to receive notifications from
them on your Gear.
Entering text
Introduction
A text input screen will appear when you are able to enter text.
•
The screen layout may be different depending on the app you launch.
•
When the Gear is connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth, the language
settings applied on the mobile device are applied to the Gear.
Use speech-to-text.
Insert emoticons.
Insert a text template.
Open handwriting input mode
or the keyboard.
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Using the voice input
Tap and speak to enter your message.
To change the language recognised, tap
→
Input languages
.
•
This feature is not supported in some languages.
•
Tips for better voice recognition
–
Speak clearly.
–
Speak in quiet places.
–
Do not use offensive or slang words.
–
Avoid speaking in dialectal accents.
The Gear may not recognise your spoken message depending on your
surroundings or how you speak.
Using emoticons
Tap and select the emoticon you want to send. To draw a picture, tap
Doodle
at the top of
the screen, and draw your message.
Rotate the bezel anticlockwise to delete the input stroke by stroke. To recover a stroke, rotate
the bezel clockwise.
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Using handwriting input mode or the keyboard
Tap and open handwriting mode and write on the screen.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Changing the input mode
Rotate the bezel to change the input mode. You can switch between handwriting mode,
character mode, number mode, punctuation mode, emoticon mode, and voice input mode.
Changing the input language
Slide the space key left or right.
To add more languages, switch to number mode, punctuation mode, or emoticon mode.
Then, tap
→
Select input languages
and select a language to add. You can use up to two
languages.
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Using the keyboard
Rotate the bezel to enter text using the keyboard.
•
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the
input language to one of the supported languages.
•
The keyboard layout may differ depending on the region.
Delete a preceding character.
Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap
it twice.
Enter a space.
GPS
The Gear has a GPS sensor so that you can check your real-time location information without
connecting to a mobile device. You can also use apps which require your location information
such as
Alti-Barometer
, and allow others to track your location by sending an SOS message
in an emergency.
On the Apps screen, tap (
Settings
)
→
Connections
→
Location
, and tap the
Location
switch to activate it.
To select a method to use for locating, scroll down the screen and select an option.
When your Gear and mobile device are connected, this feature uses your mobile device’s
location information. Activate the mobile device’s location feature to use the GPS sensor.
GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed, such as
between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
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SOS messages
In an emergency situation, you can send an SOS message by quickly pressing the Gear’s
Home key three times. You can also set the Gear to automatically call your emergency
contacts.
Setting up SOS messages
1 Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Send SOS requests
,
and tap the switch to activate it.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already
done so.
Adding emergency contacts
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Send SOS requests
→
Send SOS messages to
→
ADD
.
Tap
Create contact
and enter the contact information or tap
Select from Contacts
to add an
existing contact as an emergency contact.
Activating SOS calls
Set the Gear to automatically call your emergency contact after sending an SOS message. You
can only call one of your emergency contacts.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Send SOS requests
. Tap
the
Make SOS calls to
switch to activate it and select an emergency contact.
Setting the SOS message delay
Set the Gear to send an SOS message five seconds after you quickly press the Gear’s Home
key three times.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Send SOS requests
. Tap
the
Count down before sending
switch to activate it.
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Sending SOS messages
In an emergency situation, quickly press the Gear’s Home key three times.
The Gear will send SOS messages to your emergency contacts. The messages will include
your current location information and a link to track your real-time location information for
60 minutes.
If the
Make SOS calls to
feature is activated, the Gear will automatically call the selected
emergency contact.
After sending an SOS message, the icon will display on the Watch screen. Swipe to the
right to view the result of your SOS request.
Viewing my location
After sending an SOS message which includes your location information, you can view your
location on the notification panel. On the Watch screen, swipe to the right to the notification
panel and tap the screen to view your current location.
To finish sharing your location with your emergency contacts, scroll down the screen, and tap
→
.
Finding my Gear
If you misplace your Gear, use the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device to find it.
1 Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Find My Gear
.
2 Tap .
The Gear will make a sound and the screen will turn on. Drag to the right on the Gear,
or rotate the bezel clockwise, or tap on the mobile device.
When your Gear is lost or stolen, you can control it remotely. Launch
Samsung Gear
on
your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Find My Gear
→
Control remotely
, and tap
the switch to activate it.
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Applications
Messages
View messages and reply to using the Gear.
Viewing messages
1 Tap (
Messages
) on the Apps screen.
Or, swipe to the right on the Watch screen when you receive a new message notification.
2 Scroll through the message list, and then select a contact to view your conversations.
To view a message on your mobile device, tap , rotate the bezel and tap
Show on phone
.
To reply to a message, tap and enter your message.
Sending messages
1 Tap (
Messages
) on the Apps screen.
Create a new message.
Messages list
Contacts
2 Tap .
Or, you can choose a message recipient by tapping or selecting a contact from a
contact on the messages list.
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3 Add a recipient and tap
NEXT
.
4 Enter text using one of available methods and tap an icon to send the message.
When you select a text template or an emoticon, the message will automatically be sent
to the recipients.
When you enter text by voice, you can select between text and audio for the message
format. If the message format selection screen does not appear, open the Apps screen,
tap (
Settings
)
→
Messages
, and tap the
Send as audio
switch to activate it.
Phone
Introduction
On your Gear, directly make or receive calls. You can have phone conversations via the
internal microphone.
Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Alternatively, rotate the bezel clockwise.
If the voice control feature is activated, say “Answer” to answer the call. To activate the voice
control feature, open the Apps screen, tap (
Settings
)
→
Call
and tap the
Voice answer
switch.
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Rejecting a call
Reject an incoming call and send a rejection message to the caller.
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Alternatively, rotate the bezel
anticlockwise.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, swipe upwards from the bottom edge of
the screen.
If the voice control feature is activated, say “Reject” to reject the call. To activate the voice
control feature, open the Apps screen, tap (
Settings
)
→
Call
and tap the
Voice answer
switch.
Missed calls
If a call is missed, a notification appears on the screen. On the Watch screen, rotate the bezel
anticlockwise to view missed call notifications. Alternatively, tap (
Phone
) on the Apps
screen to view missed calls.
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Making calls
Tap (
Phone
) on the Apps screen.
Keypad Contacts
Log list
Use one of the followings methods:
•
Tap , enter a number using the keypad, and then tap .
•
Tap , search or select a contact, and then tap .
•
Scroll through the log list, select a log entry, and then tap .
Options during calls
The following actions are available:
Turn off the microphone so that
the other party cannot hear you.
Adjust the volume.
End the current call.
Access additional options.
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Transferring calls to the mobile device
You can continue calls on the mobile device.
Tap
→
Phone
.
Opening the keypad
Tap
→
Keypad
.
Contacts
View your mobile device’s contacts list. You can make a call or send a message to the contact.
Tap (
Contacts
) on the Apps screen.
The favourites list contacts on the mobile device and the frequently used contacts on
the Gear will display on the top of the contacts list.
Use one of the following search methods:
•
Tap
Search
and enter the search criteria.
•
Scroll through the contacts list.
•
Rotate the bezel. When you rotate the bezel quickly, the list scrolls by the alphabet of the
first letter.
Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
•
: Make a voice call.
•
: Compose a message.
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Adding medical information to my profile
Add medical information to my profile for the rescuer to quickly see it in an emergency
situation.
On your mobile device, tap
Contacts
, select your profile and enter your medical information.
To view your medical information, on the Apps screen tap (
Contacts
)
→
your profile and
swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen.
In an emergency situation, press and hold the Gear’s Home key (Power key) and tap
Emergency medical info
.
You may not use this feature depending on the mobile device that you connect to the
Gear.
S Health
Introduction
S Health encourages you to have a healthy life by tracking your activity 24 hours a day and
letting you set goals.
When you exercise for more than 10 minutes while wearing the Gear, it will display an
encouraging message. When the Gear recognises inactivity for more than one hour, it will
notify you and show you some stretching motions to follow.
Tap (
S Health
) on the Apps screen.
•
When running this app for the first time or after performing a data reset, tap
START
.
•
S Health features are intended only for leisure, well-being, and fitness purposes.
They are not intended for medical use. Before using these features, read the
instructions carefully.
•
Any information that is obtained from use of the Gear or the Fit Software or any
application preloaded within may not be suitable, accurate, complete or reliable.
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Wearing the Gear correctly
When you activate the auto heart rate tracking feature, or when the Gear recognises your
exercise, the Gear will automatically track your heart rate. When measuring your heart rate,
wear the Gear snugly on your arm above your wrist as shown in the figure below. Do not
fasten the Gear too tightly.
Heart rate sensor
<Rear>
•
The accuracy of the heart rate sensor may be diminished depending on
measurement conditions and surroundings.
•
Use the HR feature only for measuring your heart rate.
•
Do not look directly at the heart rate sensor’s lights. Doing so may impair your
vision. Make sure children do not look directly at the lights.
•
Cold ambient temperatures may affect your measurement; during winter or cold
weather, keep yourself warm when checking your heart rate.
•
Take heart rate measurements when you are seated and relaxed. Do not move your
body while taking heart rate measurements. Doing so may cause your heart rate to
be recorded inaccurately.
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•
If you receive a reading that is very different from your expected heart rate, rest for
30 minutes and then measure again.
•
Smoking or consuming alcohol before taking measurements may cause your heart
rate to be different from your normal heart rate.
•
Do not talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while taking heart rate measurements. Doing
so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately.
•
Because the heart rate sensor uses light to approximate heart rate, its accuracy
may vary due to physical factors that affect light absorption and reflection, such as
blood circulation/blood pressure, skin condition and location and concentration of
blood vessels. In addition, if your heart rate is extremely high or low, measurements
may be inaccurate.
•
Users with thin wrists may receive inaccurate heart rate measurements when
the device is loose, causing the light to be reflected unevenly. If heart rate
measurement is not working properly, adjust the position of the device’s heart rate
sensor to the right, left, up, or down on your wrist, or turn the device so the heart
rate sensor sits firmly against the inside of your wrist.
•
If the heart rate sensor is dirty, wipe the sensor and try again. Obstructions
between the device’s band and your wrist, such as body hair, dirt, or other objects
may prevent the light from reflecting evenly. Please make sure you remove such
obstructions before use.
•
If your device becomes hot to the touch, remove it until it cools. Exposing skin to a
hot surface of the device for a long time may cause skin burn.
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24-hour Log
Based on your profile, you can view your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and activity for the day at
a glance. You can also view your activity level and calories burned.
On the widget panel, select
24-hour Log
widget. Or, tap (
S Health
) on the Apps screen.
Basal metabolic rate
Tap the screen and rotate the bezel to view the details of your activity log.
•
Healthy
( ) : It indicates whether you are walking or running. If you have made more
than 100 steps per minute for at least 10 consecutive minutes, the Gear will encourage
you to keep going.
•
Light
( ) : This indicates the time spent doing light activity, but not hard exercise or
inactivity.
•
Inactive
( ) : This indicates the time spent not moving for one hour or more. To help
you stay active, the Gear will prompt you to move after 50 minutes of inactivity.
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Steps
The Gear counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance travelled.
On the widget panel, select
Steps
widget. Or, tap (
S Health
) on the Apps screen, rotate
the bezel clockwise, and open the steps tracker panel.
Target
Current step total
Tap the screen to view a graph of your step count records. To view records by day, rotate the
bezel.
•
You may experience a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and
then displays your step count. You may also experience a brief delay before the
pop-up window indicates that your goal has been reached.
•
If you use the steps tracker while travelling by car or train, vibration may affect your
step count.
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Floors
Record and track how many floors you climb.
1 Tap (
S Health
) on the Apps screen.
2 Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the floors tracker panel.
Target
Current floors total
Tap the screen to view a graph of your climbing records. To view records by day, rotate the
bezel.
•
One floor is calculated as approximately 3 metres. The floors measured may not
match the actual floors you climb.
•
The floors measured may not be accurate depending on the environment, the
user’s movements, and the conditions of buildings.
•
The floors measured may not be accurate if water or foreign materials enter the
pressure relief vent (atmospheric pressure sensor). If there is any detergent, sweat,
or raindrops on the Gear, rinse it with clean water and dry the pressure relief vent
(atmospheric pressure sensor) thoroughly before use.
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Exercise
Record your exercise information and calories burned using S Health’s exercise feature.
•
Before using this feature, pregnant women, the elderly, and young children, users
suffering from conditions, such as chronic heart disease or high blood pressure, are
recommended to seek the advice of a licensed medical professional.
•
If you feel dizzy, experience pain, or have difficulty breathing during exercise, stop
using this feature and seek the advice of a licensed medical professional.
Be aware of following conditions before exercising in cold weather conditions:
•
Avoid using the device in cold weather. If possible, use the device indoors.
•
If you use the device outside in cold weather, cover the Gear with your sleeves before
using it.
•
If you have just purchased or have reset the Gear, read the on-screen information about
the app and create your profile.
Setting the exercise
1 Tap (
S Health
) on the Apps screen.
2 Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the exercise tracker screen.
3 Tap the screen and tap
Activity type
to select the type of exercise you want to monitor.
4 Tap
Target
to select a target type.
5 Set the target.
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Exercising with the Gear
1 Tap (
S Health
) on the Apps screen.
2 Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the exercise tracker screen.
3 Tap to start exercising.
•
Tap to allow this app to use your location information while exercising. Your
location information sharing preference will be saved as the default.
•
To set your exercise again, tap the exercise tracker screen.
You can view exercise information, such as calories burned and current speed, when you
rotate the bezel or tap the bottom of the screen.
To listen to music, rotate the bezel anticlockwise.
Exercise time
Heart rate
4 To finish exercising, press the Back key and tap
FINISH
→
.
The music will continue to play even if you finish exercising. Stop playing music
before finish exercising. Or, launch (
Music Player
) to stop playing music.
Automatic exercise recognition
Once you have exercised for 10 minutes while wearing the Gear, it automatically recognises
that you are exercising and records the exercise type and duration.
When you stop exercising for more than one minute, the Gear automatically recognises that
you have stopped exercising and this feature is deactivated.
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•
Among the various exercise types, only walking, running, elliptical workouts,
rowing, and cycling can be measured.
•
The automatic exercise recognition feature measures the distance travelled and
calories burnt using the acceleration sensor. The measurements may not be
accurate depending on your walking and exercise routines.
Heart rate
Measure and record your heart rate.
•
The Gear’s heart rate tracker is intended for fitness and informational purposes
only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or
in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
•
To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Gear, wear the Gear firmly
around your lower arm just above the wrist. Refer to Wearing the Gear correctly for
details.
Be aware of following conditions before measuring your heart rate:
•
Rest for 5 minutes before taking measurements.
•
If the measurement is very different from the expected heart rate, rest for 30 minutes and
then measure it again.
•
During winter or in cold weather, keep yourself warm when measuring your heart rate.
•
Smoking or consuming alcohol before taking measurements may cause your heart rate
to be different from your normal heart rate.
•
Do not talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while taking heart rate measurements. Doing so
may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately.
•
Heart rate measurements may vary depending on the measurement method and the
environment they are taken in.
•
If the heart rate sensor is not working, check the Gear’s position on your wrist and make
sure nothing is obstructing the sensor. If the heart rate sensor continues to have the same
problem, visit a Samsung Service Centre.
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Measuring your heart rate
1 Tap (
S Health
) on the Apps screen.
2 Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the heart rate tracker screen.
3 Tap to begin measuring your heart rate.
After a moment, your current heart rate will be displayed on the screen.
Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. To view records by hour, rotate the bezel.
Tracking your heart rate
The Gear can automatically measure and track your heart rate. Your Gear will measure your
heart rate at regular intervals. This feature may not function properly while you are moving.
Your heart rate is automatically measured when you are using the Exercise app.
To track your heart rate, rotate the bezel clockwise and open the settings screen. Then, tap
→
Auto HR
and tap the
Auto HR
switch to activate it.
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Water
Record and track how many glasses of water you drink.
1 Tap (
S Health
) on the Apps screen.
2 Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the water tracker screen.
3 Tap when you drink a glass of water.
If you accidentally added an incorrect value, you can fix it by tapping .
Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. To view records by day, rotate the bezel.
Caffeine
Record and track how many cups of coffee you drink.
1 Tap (
S Health
) on the Apps screen.
2 Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the caffeine tracker screen.
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3 Tap when you drink a cup of coffee.
If you accidentally added an incorrect value, you can fix it by tapping .
Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. To view records by day, rotate the bezel.
Together
Compare your step count records with other S Health users. You can set a goal, compete with
your friends, and view the challenge status.
Activate the together feature in the S Health app on your mobile device.
1 Tap (
S Health
) on the Apps screen.
2 Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the together screen.
Tap the screen to view the challenge status and the leaderboard.
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Additional information
•
The purpose for such data collection is limited to providing the service that you have
requested, including providing additional information to enhance your wellness, back
up/sync data, data analysis and statistics or to develop and provide better services.
(But if you sign in to your Samsung account from S Health, your data may be saved on
the server for data backup purposes.) Personal information may be stored until the
completion of such purposes. To delete any data you have shared with social networks or
transferred to storage devices, you must delete them separately.
•
You assume full responsibility for the inappropriate use of data shared on social networks
or transmitted to others. Use caution when sharing your personal data with others.
•
If the Gear is connected to a mobile device, verify the communication protocol to confirm
proper operation. If you use a wireless connection, such as Bluetooth, the Gear may be
affected by electronic interference from other devices. Avoid using the Gear near other
devices that transmit radio waves.
•
The content used in the S Health app may vary depending on the software version of
the app. The services provided with the app are subject to change or the cancellation of
support without prior notice.
•
Available S Health functions and services may vary depending on the local laws and
regulations in your region.
•
Some functions of S Health may not be provided depending on your region.
•
S Health functions are intended for fitness and informational purposes only and is not
intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation,
treatment, or prevention of disease.
•
Measured distance may differ from the actual distance due to uneven strides,
walking in place, and pacing around.
•
Only records from the past thirty days are saved. You can view previous data on the
mobile device where the S Health app is installed.
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Alti-Barometer
Measure the altitude and atmospheric pressure of your current location using the internal
atmospheric sensor.
On the Apps screen, tap (
Alti-Barometer
). To view the barometer, swipe to the left.
Altimeter Barometer
Measuring your altitude
Measure your current altitude and view a graph of changes over the last 6 hours.
On the Apps screen, tap (
Alti-Barometer
).
•
If you have recently purchased or reset the Gear, tap
GO
to activate the Gear’s GPS
feature.
•
The altitude measured may not be accurate if water or foreign materials enter the
pressure relief vent (atmospheric pressure sensor). If there is any detergent, sweat,
or raindrops on the Gear, rinse it with clean water and dry the pressure relief vent
(atmospheric pressure sensor) thoroughly before use.
Change in altitude
Calibrate
Time of last calibration
Current altitude
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Manually calibrating the altitude
You can manually calibrate the measured altitude.
1 Swipe to the left to open the settings screen.
2 Tap
CHANGE >
.
3 Tap
Manual calibration
and tap the
Manual calibration
switch to activate it.
4 Tap
Altitude
and set the reference value.
The altitude is calibrated based on the entered reference value.
Measuring the atmospheric pressure
Measure the current atmospheric pressure and view a graph of changes over the last 6 hours.
You can anticipate any changes to the weather using the pressure prediction gauge.
1 On the Apps screen, tap (
Alti-Barometer
).
2 Swipe to the left to open the barometer screen.
The atmospheric pressure measured may not be accurate if water or foreign materials
enter the pressure relief vent (atmospheric pressure sensor). If there is any detergent,
sweat, or raindrops on the Gear, rinse it with clean water and dry the pressure relief
vent (atmospheric pressure sensor) thoroughly before use.
Changes in atmospheric
pressure
Current atmospheric pressure
Pressure prediction
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Manually calibrating the atmospheric pressure
You can manually calibrate the measured atmospheric pressure.
1 Swipe to the left to open the settings screen.
2 Tap
CHANGE >
.
3 Tap
Manual calibration
and tap the
Manual calibration
switch to activate it.
4 Tap
Sea level pressure
and set the reference value.
The atmospheric pressure is calibrated based on the entered reference value.
Configuring the alti-barometer
Scroll the screen to open the settings screen and tap
CHANGE >
to use the following options.
•
Manual calibration
: Calibrate the altimeter and the atmospheric pressure based on the
entered reference value.
•
Pressure alerts
: Set to notify you of rapid changes of atmospheric pressure.
•
Distance unit
: Change the height unit.
•
Pressure unit
: Change the pressure unit.
•
Help
: View information about using the alti-barometer.
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Music Player
Introduction
Listen to music saved in the Gear and in the mobile device.
Playing music
Tap (
Music Player
) on the Apps screen.
To open the playlist, swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen.
Skip to the next file. Tap and
hold to move forwards quickly.
Change the device used to play
music.
Adjust the volume.
Restart the currently playing file
or skip to the previous file. Tap
and hold to move backwards
quickly.
Pause and resume playback.
Importing music
Import music saved in your device to your Gear.
1 Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device.
2 Tap
SETTINGS
→
Send content to Gear
.
3 Tap
Select tracks
.
4 Select files and tap
DONE
.
To sync music in your mobile device with your Gear, tap the
Auto sync
switch under
Music
.
The music in your mobile device will be synced with your Gear when it is charging and when
it has more than 15 % of remaining battery power.
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Playing music on the Gear
Play music saved in your Gear via the internal speaker. You can also play music via a
connected Bluetooth headset.
1 Tap (
Music Player
).
2 Tap to play the music saved in your Gear.
The icon will be changed to .
3 Tap .
Playing music via a Bluetooth headset
You can listen to music saved in the Gear via a Bluetooth headset.
Tap , rotate the bezel, and tap
Listen via BT
. Select a headset from the detected devices list.
Playing music from your mobile device
Play music saved on your mobile device and control it with your Gear.
1 Tap (
Music Player
).
2 Tap to play the music saved in your mobile device.
The icon will be changed to .
3 Tap .
Standalone music
Listen to music or radio using the Gear by itself. You must download music or a radio
streaming app on the Gear.
On the Apps screen, tap (
Get more apps
)
→
Show on phone
. Browse and download
music or a radio streaming app in
Galaxy Apps
.
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Reminders
Add reminders for events such as buying tickets, going to the laundromat, or taking
medicine, without using your calendar app. You can set alarms to receive reminders at
specified times.
Creating a reminder
1 On the Apps screen, tap (
Reminders
).
2 Tap
Create reminder
.
If you have a saved reminder, tap
Create
on the list.
3 Speak to create a reminder. When you are finished, tap
DONE
.
Or, tap
KEYBOARD >
to enter text and tap
Done
.
4 To set an alarm, tap
SET TIME >
, set the alarm time by rotating the bezel, and then tap
DONE
.
5 Tap
SAVE
.
Viewing the reminder alarm
When an alarm sounds, tap the notification to view the reminder details.
You can also rotate the bezel anticlockwise on the Watch screen to view reminders.
•
To delete a reminder or to use the snooze function, tap .
•
You can view all your reminders, including deleted reminders, in the
Reminders
app.
Completing or deleting the reminder
When you have finished your task, you can set the reminder as completed or delete it.
On the reminder’s details, tap to complete it.
To delete it, tap , rotate the bezel, and tap
Delete
.
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Schedule
View the events scheduled on the mobile device.
1 Tap (
Schedule
) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap anywhere on the monthly calendar.
The current day’s events list will be shown.
3 To view upcoming events, rotate the bezel to clockwise.
S Voice
Introduction
Perform various tasks simply by speaking.
Make sure the Gear’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it.
Setting a wake-up command
You can launch (
S Voice
) using your own wake-up command. You can only use this
feature when your Gear’s screen is turned on.
To change the wake-up command, tap , rotate the bezel and tap
Set wake-up command
.
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Using S Voice
1 Say the preset wake-up command. Alternatively, tap
S Voice
on the Apps screen.
When (
S Voice
) is launched, the Gear begins voice recognition.
This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
S Voice settings
View examples of voice
commands.
2 Say a voice command.
If the Gear recognises the command, the Gear will perform the corresponding action.
To repeat a voice command or say a different command, tap .
Tips for better voice recognition
•
Speak clearly.
•
Speak in quiet places.
•
Do not use offensive or slang words.
•
Avoid speaking in dialectal accents.
The Gear may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands
depending on your surroundings or how you speak.
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Setting the language
On the Apps screen, tap (
S Voice
)
→
, rotate the bezel, tap
Language
, and then select a
language.
The selected language is applied to
S Voice
only, not to the language displayed on
the Gear.
Weather
View weather information on the Gear for locations set on the mobile device when the
devices are connected.
Tap (
Weather
) on the Apps screen.
To view the current day’s weather information, tap the screen and rotate the bezel.
To add other cities’ weather information, rotate the bezel clockwise.
Alarm
Set alarms and manage them. When an alarm is set on your connected mobile device, your
Gear will also alert you.
Setting alarms
1 Tap (
Alarm
) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap
Add alarm
.
If you have a saved alarm, tap
Add
on the alarms list.
3 Set the alarm time by rotating the bezel and tap
NEXT
.
4 Select the days for the alarm to repeat and tap
NEXT
.
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5 Select an alarm notification type and tap
SAVE
.
The saved alarm is added to the alarms list.
On the alarms list, tap to activate the alarm or tap to deactivate the alarm.
Stopping alarms
Drag to the right to stop an alarm. Alternatively, rotate the bezel clockwise.
If you want to use the snooze function, drag to the left to repeat the alarm after
5 minutes. Alternatively, rotate the bezel anticlockwise.
Deleting alarms
In the alarms list, tap and hold and alarm, and then tap
DELETE
.
World Clock
Creating clocks
1 Tap (
World Clock
) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap
Add city
.
If you have a saved world clock, tap
Add
on the clocks list.
3 Rotate the bezel to select a time zone on the globe.
You can also tap
ALL CITIES >
and search for a city or select a city from the list.
4 Tap the city name representing the selected time zone.
5 Rotate the bezel to the city you want and tap it.
Deleting clocks
On the clocks list, tap and hold a clock, and then tap
DELETE
.
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Gallery
Importing and exporting images
Importing images from your mobile device
1 Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device.
2 Tap
SETTINGS
→
Send content to Gear
.
3 Tap
Select photos
.
4 Select files and tap
DONE
.
To sync images in your mobile device with your Gear, tap the
Auto sync
switch under
Photo
,
tap
Albums to sync
, and then select albums to import to the Gear. The selected albums will
be synced with your Gear when it is charging and when it has more than 15 % of remaining
battery power.
Exporting images to your mobile device
1 Tap (
Gallery
) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap an image.
3 Tap and hold the image to export.
4 Rotate the bezel and select any images to export.
5 Tap
→
Send to phone
.
You can view the exported images in Gallery app on your mobile device.
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Viewing images
1 Tap (
Gallery
) on the Apps screen.
2 Rotate the bezel to scroll through the image list and select an image.
Zooming in or out
While viewing an image, double-tap the image to zoom in or out.
When an image is magnified, you can view the rest of the image by scrolling around the
screen.
Deleting images
1 Tap (
Gallery
) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap an image.
3 Tap and hold an image to delete.
4 Rotate the bezel and select any images you want to delete.
5 Tap
DELETE
→
.
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News Briefing
View the latest articles in various categories. You can catch up on news categories that
interest you.
1 Tap (
News Briefing
) on the Apps screen.
2 Rotate the bezel to select an article from a specific category.
To edit categories, tap , rotate the bezel, tap
Select topic
, and then tick categories.
3 Tap an article to read it.
To read the full article, tap and read it on your mobile device.
Find My Phone
If you misplace the mobile device, the Gear can help you find it.
1 Tap (
Find My Phone
) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap .
The mobile device emits sounds and turns on the screen.
Drag outside the large circle on the mobile device, or tap on the Gear.
Viewing the location of your mobile device
Tap , rotate the bezel, and tap
Locate phone
.
The Gear will display your mobile device’s location.
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Email
View emails received on the mobile device and reply to them.
Reading emails
1 On the Apps screen, tap (
Email
).
2 Select an email to open the email screen.
To view an email on the mobile device, tap , rotate the bezel, and tap
Show on phone
.
To reply to a message, tap and enter your message.
You may not be able to reply emails depending on the mobile device that you
connect to the Gear.
Get more apps
Download specialised apps on your Gear, not through the connected mobile device.
On the Apps screen, tap (
Get more apps
). Scroll through the list and select an app to
download.
Tap
Show on phone
to launch
Galaxy Apps
on your mobile device. Then, browse and select
an app to download.
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Settings
Introduction
Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your Gear more personalised by
configuring various setting options.
Tap (
Settings
) on the Apps screen.
Style
Customise the watch face and the Apps screen.
On the Settings screen, tap
Style
.
•
Watch faces
: Select a watch type. You can also select items to display on the watch face
and download more watch faces from
Galaxy Apps
.
•
Watch always on
: Set the Gear to display a watch when the screen is turned off.
This feature only works while you are wearing the Gear.
•
Notification indicator
: Set the Gear to display a yellow dot on the Watch screen to alert
you to notifications that you have not checked.
•
Background style
: Change the Apps screen’s wallpaper.
•
Font
: Change the font type and size.
Sounds and vibration
Change settings for various sounds.
On the Settings screen, tap
Sounds and vibration
.
•
Sound mode
: Set the Gear to use sound mode or silent mode.
•
Vibrate with sound
: Set the Gear to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls and
notifications.
•
Volume
: Adjust the volume level for various sounds.
•
Vibration intensity
: Adjust the force of the vibration notification.
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•
Long buzz
: Set the Gear to vibrate longer for incoming calls and notifications.
•
Ringtones
: Change the ringtone.
•
Ringtone vibration
: Select a vibration pattern for incoming calls.
•
Notification sound
: Change the notification ringtone.
•
Notification vibration
: Select a vibration pattern for notifications.
•
Touch sounds
: Set the Gear to make a sound when apps or options are selected on the
touchscreen.
Device
Change the Gear’s interaction settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
Device
.
•
Double press Home key
: Select an action to perform when you press the Gear’s Home
key twice.
•
Wake-up gesture
: Set the Gear to turn on the screen when you raise your wrist that is
wearing the Gear.
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•
Touch sensitivity
: Set the Gear to allow use of the touch screen with gloves on.
•
Do not disturb
: Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds.
•
Auto open apps
: Set the Gear to automatically open an app when it is highlighted.
•
Date and time
: Set the Gear’s date and time when it is not connected to the mobile
device.
•
Language
: Select the Gear’s display language.
The
Date and time
and
Language
options are available when your Gear is not
connected to your mobile device.
Display
Change the display settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
Display
.
•
Brightness
: Adjust the brightness for the display.
•
Auto low brightness
: Set the Gear to automatically adjust the brightness depending on
the ambient light conditions.
•
Screen timeout
: Set the length of time the Gear waits before turning off the display’s
backlight.
Call
Change the call feature settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
Call
.
•
Voice answer
: Set the Gear to answer or reject calls using voice commands.
Messages
Change the message feature settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
Messages
.
•
Send as audio
: Set the Gear to send a voice message as an audio file.
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Connections
Bluetooth
Connect to a mobile device via Bluetooth. You can also connect a Bluetooth headset to your
Gear.
•
Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or
received via Bluetooth.
•
Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted
and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating
distance may be reduced.
•
Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth
SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
•
Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies
of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).
Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth
feature.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Bluetooth
.
•
Bluetooth
: Turn the Bluetooth feature on or off.
•
BT headset
: Search for Bluetooth headsets and connect them to the Gear.
Wi-Fi
Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
This feature is available when the Gear is not connected to the mobile device via Bluetooth.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Wi-Fi
, and then tap
Wi-Fi
switch to activate
it.
2 Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.
Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon.
3 Tap
CONNECT
.
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•
Once the Gear connects to a Wi-Fi network, the Gear will reconnect to that
network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the Gear
connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap
FORGET
.
•
If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, restart your device’s Wi-Fi feature
or the wireless router.
•
Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
NFC
The Gear allows you to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after
downloading the required apps.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
NFC
.
The Gear contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the Gear carefully to avoid
damaging the NFC antenna.
•
NFC
: Activate the NFC feature to link your Gear to your credit or debit card.
•
Tap and pay
: Set the default payment app for mobile payments.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Making payments with the NFC feature
Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile
payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service
provider.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
NFC
and then tap the
NFC
switch to activate
it.
2 Touch the NFC antenna area at the top of the Gear’s touchscreen to the NFC card reader.
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To set the default payment app, open the settings screen and tap
Connections
→
NFC
→
Tap and pay
, and then select an app.
The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.
NFC antenna
Alerts
Set the Gear to vibrate when it is disconnected from your mobile device.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Alerts
.
Flight mode
This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Flight mode
.
Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing. After takeoff, you can
use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel.
Location
Set the Gear to allow apps to use your current location information.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Location
.
Tap the
Location
switch to activate it and then select a method to collect your location data.
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Security
Change the settings for securing the Gear.
On the Settings screen, tap
Security
.
•
Screen lock
: Activate or deactivate the screen lock feature. When the screen lock feature
is activated, the Gear prevents others from accessing the personal information saved in
your Gear.
Accessibility
Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the Gear.
On the Settings screen, tap
Accessibility
.
•
Vision
: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users.
•
Hearing
: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing
impairment.
•
Direct access
: Set the Gear to activate the screen reader feature when you tap the screen
three times with two fingers.
Input
Change the text input settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
Input
.
•
Default keyboard
: Select a default keyboard type for text input.
•
Keyboard settings
: Change the Samsung keyboard settings.
Power saving
Activate power saving mode to save battery power by limiting the Gear’s functions.
On the Settings screen, tap
Power saving
.
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Gear info
View the Gear’s information.
On the Settings screen, tap
Gear info
.
•
Update Gear software
: Update your Gear to the latest software.
•
Auto update apps
: Change the auto update settings for apps on your Gear.
•
About device
: Access information about the Gear.
•
Report diagnostic and usage info
: Set the Gear to automatically send the device’s
diagnostic and usage information to Samsung.
•
Reset Gear
: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data.
•
Debugging
: Activate or deactivate debugging mode when developing apps for the Gear.
The
Update Gear software
and
Auto update apps
options are available when your
Gear is not connected to your mobile device.
Connect to new phone
Connect your Gear to a new mobile device. The Gear can connect to another mobile device
after performing a light reset to delete data except media files and personal data.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connect to new phone
.
This feature is available when the Gear is connected to a mobile device.
Connect to phone
Connect to a mobile device while you are using the Gear by itself. You can select whether to
restore the Gear’s data that is saved on the mobile device.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connect to phone
→
OK
.
•
: Connect your Gear to a mobile device and sync your health information, setting
values, and contacts information saved in the Gear.
•
: Connect your Gear to a mobile device after resetting all the data saved in the Gear.
This feature is available when your Gear is not connected to your mobile device.
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Updating the Gear
The Gear can be updated to the latest software.
Updating via the Gear
The Gear can be updated without connecting it to your mobile device.
On your Gear, open the Apps screen, tap (
Settings
)
→
Gear info
→
Update Gear
software
.
This feature is available when your Gear is not connected to your mobile device.
Updating software via the Samsung Gear app
The Gear can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA)
service.
1 Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device.
2 Tap
SETTINGS
→
About Gear
→
Update Gear software
→
Download updates
manually
.
3 Read the on-screen information and tap
DOWNLOAD
.
The Gear will copy the updated software from your mobile device and restart.
To automatically check for available updates, tap the
Download updates
automatically
switch to activate it. Updates will be downloaded only when the
device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
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Samsung Gear app
Introduction
To connect your Gear to a mobile device, you must install the Samsung Gear app on your
mobile device. You can check the Gear’s status and download recommended watch faces and
apps. You can also customise your Gear’s various settings, such as your notification settings.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device.
Some features may not be available depending on the type of connected mobile
device.
Access
additional
options.
Customise your
Gear settings.
INFO SETTINGS
Gear's status
Recommended
watch faces
and apps
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Tap to use the following options:
•
Disconnect
: Disconnect your Gear from the currently connected mobile device.
•
Connect new Gear
: Disconnect your Gear from the currently connected mobile device
and connect a new Gear. Tap
SCAN
to find a new Gear. To reconnect to a previously
connected Gear, select one from the
Paired devices
list.
•
Auto switch device
: Set your mobile device to remember the previously connected Gear
and automatically connect to it when you wear it.
•
Help
: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions.
•
User manual
: View the user manual to learn how to use your Gear.
•
Contact us
:
Samsung Members
offers support services to customers, such as device
problem diagnosis, and lets users submit questions and error reports. You can also share
information with others in the Galaxy users’ community or view the latest Galaxy news
and tips.
Samsung Members
can help you solve any problems you might encounter
while using your device.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
INFO
View your Gear’s status, S Health data, and download recommended watch faces and apps.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
INFO
.
About Gear
Provide a status overview of your Gear’s battery, storage, and RAM.
Select an item to view its details.
Suggested watch faces
You can download recommended watch faces from
Galaxy Apps
.
Select a suggested watch face to download it. To view more watch faces, tap
VIEW MORE
WATCH FACES
.
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Suggested apps
You can download recommended apps from
Galaxy Apps
.
Select a suggested app to download it. To view more apps, tap
VIEW MORE APPS
.
Health
View S Health’s saved data.
Tap
OPEN S HEALTH
.
SETTINGS
Watch faces
You can change the type of watch to be displayed on the Watch screen.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device, tap
SETTINGS
→
Watch faces
, and select a
desired watch type. The watch face you selected will be applied on the Watch screen.
Tap
STYLISE
to select background and items to display on the watch face.
Notifications
Change settings for the notification feature. Stay up to date with a variety of events, such as
new messages received on the mobile device.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device, tap
SETTINGS
→
Notifications
, tap the switch
to activate it, and then activate items.
•
Manage notifications
: Select apps on the mobile device to send notifications to the Gear.
•
Show only while wearing Gear
: Set the Gear to show notifications only while you are
wearing it.
•
Show while using phone
: Set the Gear to show notifications while using your mobile
device.
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•
Turn on screen
: Set the Gear to turn on the screen when the notification is received.
•
Auto show details
: Set the Gear to show details for notifications when they are received.
•
Notification indicator
: Set the Gear to display a yellow dot on the Watch screen to alert
you to notifications that you have not checked.
•
Smart relay
: Set the mobile device to display notification information that is displayed on
the Gear when you pick up the mobile device.
•
This feature is only available when the Gear’s screen is turned on.
•
Some mobile devices do not support this feature.
•
The mobile device must be unlocked first to view details when the screen is locked.
Apps
Customise the Gear’s Apps screen. You can select and rearrange apps.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Apps
.
Uninstalling apps
Tap
→
Uninstall
and tap next to the apps you want to remove from the Gear.
Reordering apps
Tap
→
Reorder
and tap next to an app and drag it up or down to another position.
Send content to Gear
Transfer saved audio or image files from your mobile device to your Gear.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Send content to Gear
.
When the Gear does not have enough available memory, it deletes files that you have
not set as your favourites in order from oldest to newest.
•
Select tracks
: Select audio files and manually send them from the mobile device to the
Gear.
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•
Auto sync
: Set the device to sync audio files with the Gear while the Gear is charging.
•
Select photos
: Select images and manually send them from the mobile device to the
Gear.
•
Auto sync
: Set the device to sync images with the Gear while the Gear is charging.
•
Albums to sync
: Select an image folder to sync with the Gear.
Send SOS requests
Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Gear’s Home key three times. You can
also set it to automatically call your emergency contacts.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device, tap
SETTINGS
→
Send SOS requests
, and tap
the switch to activate it. Refer to SOS messages for more information.
Find My Gear
Remotely control your Gear when it is lost or misplaced.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Find My Gear
.
•
Reactivation lock
: Set the Gear to require your Samsung account information after the
device has been reset. This prevents others from reactivating your device if it is lost or
stolen.
•
Control remotely
:
–
Locate Gear
: View the location of your Gear.
–
Lock Gear
: Remotely lock the Gear to prevent unauthorised access. This feature can be
activated when the Bluetooth connection between the Gear and mobile device ends
while a remote connection is activated.
–
Reset Gear
: Remotely delete all personal information stored in the Gear. After the
Gear is reset, you cannot restore the information or use the Find My Gear feature.
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Gear connection
Customise your Gear’s wireless connection settings.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device, tap
SETTINGS
→
Gear connection
, and tap
the switch to activate it.
•
Remote connection
: Set the Gear to remotely connect to the mobile device when a
Bluetooth connection between the devices is not available.
•
Sync Wi-Fi profiles
: Set the device to sync the list of saved Wi-Fi networks with your Gear.
Quick messages
Edit or add templates used for replying to messages.
1 Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Quick messages
.
2 Tap
Quick responses
or
Call-decline messages
.
3 Select a template to edit.
To create additional templates, tap .
4 Edit the template and tap
SAVE
.
Social network sharing
Share your exercise achievements in S Health with your friends on social media.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Social network sharing
.
Select a social network service and sign in to it.
When you select the share option in S Health on your Gear or your mobile device, your
exercise information will be posted on your selected social network service.
S Health
View the data saved in the S Health app.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
S Health
.
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Samsung Galaxy Apps
Purchase and download apps that are specialised for the Gear.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
Samsung Galaxy Apps
.
Browse by category and select an app to download.
About Gear
View your Gear’s status, back up or restore data, or update the Gear’s software.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
About Gear
.
•
Battery
: Check the remaining battery power and time to use the Gear.
The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating
conditions.
•
Storage
: Check the status of the used and available memory. To delete unnecessary files,
tap
CLEAN NOW
.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified
capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory.
The available capacity may change when you update the device.
•
RAM
: Check the status of the used and available RAM. To speed up your Gear by reducing
the amount of RAM you are using, tick apps from the apps list, and tap
CLEAN NOW
.
•
Update Gear software
: Update the Gear to the latest software.
•
Back up and restore
: Back up the Gear’s data on the Samsung Gear app or restore
backup data.
•
Legal information
: View the legal information for the Gear.
•
Unknown sources
: Set the Gear to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.
•
Samsung account
: View the Samsung account information.
•
Device name
: Change the Gear’s name.
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Backing up and restoring data
Keep the Gear’s settings data and other app settings and restore them later.
To back up data, launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
About
Gear
→
Back up and restore
→
Back up data
. The data will be saved in Samsung Cloud.
•
Music and images saved on the Gear will not be backed up.
•
S Health app data will be automatically saved on the connected mobile device’s S
Health app.
To restore, launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
About Gear
→
Back up and restore
→
Restore data
. The latest backup data will be restored.
About Samsung Gear app
View version information of the Samsung Gear app.
Launch
Samsung Gear
on your mobile device and tap
SETTINGS
→
About Samsung Gear
app
.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some
situations may not apply to your Gear.
Your Gear does not turn on
When the battery is completely discharged, your Gear will not turn on. Charge the battery
completely before turning on the Gear.
Your Gear displays network or service error messages
•
When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move
to another area and try again. While moving, error messages may appear repeatedly.
•
You cannot access some options without a subscription. For more information, contact
your service provider.
The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly
•
If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the
touchscreen may not function properly.
•
If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touchscreen,
or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touchscreen may
malfunction.
•
The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
•
Restart your Gear to clear any temporary software bugs.
•
Ensure that your Gear software is updated to the latest version.
•
If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre.
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Your Gear freezes or has fatal errors
Try the following solutions. If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service
Centre.
Restarting the device
If your Gear freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on
again.
Forcing restart
If your Gear is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Home key (Power key) for more
than 7 seconds to restart it.
Resetting the device
If the methods above do not solve your problem, perform a factory data reset.
On the Apps screen, tap (
Settings
)
→
Gear info
→
Reset Gear
. Before performing the
factory data reset, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the Gear.
Another Bluetooth device cannot locate your Gear
•
Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your Gear.
•
Reset your Gear and try again.
•
Ensure that your Gear and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth
connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the
devices are used in.
If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
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A Bluetooth connection is not established or your Gear and the
mobile device are disconnected
•
Ensure that the Bluetooth feature on both devices is activated.
•
Ensure there are no obstacles, such as walls or electrical equipment, between the devices.
•
Ensure that the latest version of the Samsung Gear app is installed on the mobile device.
•
Ensure that your Gear and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth
connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the
devices are used in.
•
Restart both devices and launch the Samsung Gear app on the mobile device again.
Calls are not connected
•
Ensure that your Gear is connected to a mobile device.
•
Ensure that your mobile device has accessed the right cellular network.
•
Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling on the
mobile device.
•
Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number on the mobile
device.
Others cannot hear you speaking on a call
•
Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone.
•
Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth.
Sound echoes during a call
Adjust the volume or move to another area.
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A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio
quality is poor
•
Ensure that you are not blocking the Gear’s antenna area.
•
When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You
may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station.
Move to another area and try again.
•
When using the Gear while moving, wireless network services may be disabled due to
issues with the service provider’s network.
The battery icon is empty
Your battery is low. Charge the battery.
The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved
chargers)
•
Ensure that you connect the Gear to the wireless charging dock and connect the dock to
the charger properly.
•
Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced.
The battery depletes faster than when first purchased
•
When you expose the Gear or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the
useful charge may be reduced.
•
Battery consumption increases when you use some apps.
•
The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time.
Your Gear is hot to the touch
When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your Gear for an extended period
of time, your Gear may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your Gear’s
lifespan or performance.
If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If the
device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
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Your Gear cannot find your current location
The Gear uses your mobile device’s location information. GPS signals may be obstructed
in some locations, such as indoors. Set the mobile device to use Wi-Fi to find your current
location.
Data stored in the Gear has been lost
Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the Gear through the Samsung
Gear app. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not
responsible for the loss of data stored in the Gear.
A small gap appears around the outside of the Gear case
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This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of
parts may occur.
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Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
Removing the battery
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To remove the battery, contact an authorised service centre. To obtain battery
removal instructions, please visit www.samsung.com/global/ecodesign_energy.
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For your safety, you must not attempt to remove the battery. If the battery is not
properly removed, it may lead to damage to the battery and device, cause personal
injury, and/or result in the device being unsafe.
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Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort,
including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and
instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence.
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Trademarks
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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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