SM-R760 SM-R765F SM-R770 User Manual English. 01/2017. Rev.1.1 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Getting Started 5 About the Gear S3 6 Read me first 7 Maintaining water and dust resistance 8 Device layout 8 9 11 23 eSIM (SM-R765F) 23 23 25 25 Using the Gear without a mobile device Package contents Gear Wireless charging dock Basics 26 Controlling the screen 12 Battery 12 14 15 26 27 27 29 31 34 Charging the battery Battery charging tips and precautions Power saving mode 16 Wearing the Gear 16 16 17 Putting on the Gear Band tips and precautions Replacing the band 36 36
Table of Contents 39 Entering text 39 40 40 41 68 Music Player Introduction Using the voice input Using emoticons Using handwriting input mode or the keyboard 68 68 68 69 69 42 GPS 69 43 SOS messages 70 Reminders 44 Finding my Gear 71 Schedule 71 S Voice Applications 71 71 72 73 45 Messages 46 Phone 46 46 47 49 49 50 Introduction Setting an outgoing number Receiving calls Making calls Options during calls Forwarding calls to the Gear Introduction Setting a wake-up command Using S Voice Settin
Table of Contents 82 82 87 87 87 87 88 88 88 89 Appendix Messages Connections Security Accessibility Input Power saving Gear info Connect to new phone Connect to phone Updating the Gear 99 Troubleshooting 103 Removing the battery Samsung Gear app 90 Introduction 91 INFO 92 SETTINGS 92 92 93 93 94 94 95 95 95 96 96 96 97 97 98 Watch faces Notifications Apps Send content to Gear Send SOS requests Find My Gear Gear connection Quick messages Register Gear eSIM profile Auto call forwarding Social network sh
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.
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started • 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 waterand 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).
Getting Started Gear ► SM-R760, SM-R765F NFC antenna GPS antenna Touchscreen Back key Bezel Microphone Light sensor Home key (Power key) Pressure relief vent (Atmospheric pressure sensor) Heart rate sensor Speaker Band 9
Getting Started ► SM-R770 NFC antenna GPS antenna Back key Touchscreen Bezel Microphone Light sensor Home key (Power key) Pressure relief vent (Atmospheric pressure sensor) Heart rate sensor Speaker Band 10
Getting Started Keys Key Function • 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. / Home/Power • 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.
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started • 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.
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started • 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.
Getting Started 2 Pull the band away from the Gear’s body. 3 Insert one end of the spring bar into the Gear’s lug.
Getting Started 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 onscreen instructions to download and install the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device. Refer to Connecting the Gear to a mobile device for details.
Getting Started 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. Depending on your mobile device, you can download the Samsung Gear app from the following places: • Samsung Android devices: Galaxy Apps, apps.samsung.
Getting Started 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. To make calls or send messages from the Gear, you should activate the eSIM. Refer to eSIM (SM-R765F) for more information. 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.
Getting Started 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 2 On another mobile device, launch Samsung Gear to connect to your Gear. (Settings) → Connect to new phone.
Getting Started eSIM (SM-R765F) Introduction Your Gear includes an eSIM, which functions as a SIM card so that you do not need a SIM card to make calls, send messages, or use a mobile data connection with the Gear. Install a profile and activate the eSIM. For more information, contact your service provider. Activating the eSIM To use the eSIM, you must download a profile and activate the eSIM. Ensure that the Gear is able to connect to a network.
Getting Started Gear 6 Tap to activate the eSIM on your Gear. You can use the mobile data connection sorely on the Gear. Voucher card This QR code is an example. It is not for actual use.
Getting Started Managing the eSIM To activate or deactivate the eSIM, open the Apps screen and tap → About device → Gear eSIM profile, and then tap . (Settings) → Gear info To delete the eSIM, open the Apps screen and tap (Settings) → Gear info → About device → Gear eSIM profile → Delete. The Gear will be reset and you can download a new profile. Before installing a new profile, you cannot use your Gear’s mobile data connection.
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. Watch Widgets Notifications 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.
Basics 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.
Basics 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 and select the recent app window. (Recent apps) on the Apps screen Closing apps 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap (Recent apps). Rotate the bezel to highlight the app you want to close. 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.
Basics 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.
Basics 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.
Basics 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.
Basics 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.
Basics 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.
Basics 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. Indicator icons Gear's connection status Brightness Volume 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.
Basics Icon Meaning HD voice feature activated Flight mode activated Battery power level Playing music You can play music saved in the Gear or mobile device. On the status panel, tap . Call forwarding You can change the call forwarding settings. On the status panel, tap . Refer to Forwarding calls to the Gear for more information. 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.
Basics 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.
Basics 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 activate it. (Settings) → Style and tap the Watch always on switch to 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.
Basics 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.
Basics Sending app notifications to the Gear Set your mobile device to send app notifications to the Gear. 1 2 Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS → Notifications, and tap the switch. 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.
Basics 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.
Basics 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.
Basics 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.
Basics 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 2 Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS → Send SOS requests, and tap the switch to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already done so.
Basics 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.
Applications Messages View messages and reply to using the Gear. Viewing messages You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming. 1 Tap 2 Scroll through the message list, and then select a contact to view your conversations. (Messages) on the Apps screen. Or, swipe to the right on the Watch screen when you receive a new message notification. To view a message on your mobile device, tap , rotate the bezel and tap Show on phone.
Applications 2 3 4 Tap . Or, you can choose a message recipient by tapping contact on the messages list. or selecting a contact from a Add a recipient and tap NEXT. 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.
Applications 2 On the Settings screen, tap Call → Outgoing number → Gear or Mobile device. • If you set the Gear as the outgoing number for calls, the battery will drain more quickly than normal. • If a Bluetooth connection between the two devices is not available, outgoing calls will only be made from the Gear. Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Alternatively, rotate the bezel clockwise.
Applications Rejecting a call Reject an incoming call and send a rejection message to the caller. When a call comes in, drag anticlockwise. outside the large circle. Alternatively, rotate the bezel 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 (Settings) → Call and tap the Voice answer control feature, open the Apps screen, tap switch.
Applications 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: Adjust the volume. Access additional options. Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. End the current call.
Applications Switching to a Bluetooth headset Switch the Gear to a Bluetooth headset to continue the call on a Bluetooth headset. Tap → Headset. Transferring calls to the mobile device You can continue calls on the mobile device. Tap → Phone. Opening the keypad Tap → Keypad. Forwarding calls to the Gear When a Bluetooth connection between the two devices is not available, you cannot receive incoming calls to your mobile device’s number on your Gear.
Applications 1 2 3 4 Tap (Settings) on the Apps screen. Tap Call → Auto call forwarding. Tap the Enable switch to activate the feature. Enter your Gear’s phone number and tap . Deactivating call forwarding When the two devices are reconnected via Bluetooth, the call forwarding feature will be automatically deactivated. To manually deactivate the call forwarding feature, on the Apps screen, tap Call → Auto call forwarding → Enable.
Applications 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 will display on the top of the contacts list. • You can add contacts when your Gear is not connected to your mobile device. Use one of the following search methods: • Tap Search and enter the search criteria. • Scroll through the contacts list. • Rotate the bezel.
Applications 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.
Applications • 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.
Applications 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.
Applications 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. Current step total Target 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.
Applications Floors Record and track how many floors you climb. 1 2 Tap (S Health) on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the floors tracker panel. Current floors total Target 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.
Applications 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.
Applications Exercising with the Gear 1 2 3 Tap (S Health) on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the exercise tracker screen. 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.
Applications • 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.
Applications Measuring your heart rate 1 2 3 Tap (S Health) on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the heart rate tracker screen. 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.
Applications Water Record and track how many glasses of water you drink. 1 2 3 Tap (S Health) on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the water tracker screen. 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 2 Tap (S Health) on the Apps screen.
Applications 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 2 Tap (S Health) on the Apps screen.
Applications 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.
Applications 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.
Applications Manually calibrating the altitude You can manually calibrate the measured altitude. 1 2 3 4 Swipe to the left to open the settings screen. Tap CHANGE >. Tap Manual calibration and tap the Manual calibration switch to activate it. 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.
Applications Manually calibrating the atmospheric pressure You can manually calibrate the measured atmospheric pressure. 1 2 3 4 Swipe to the left to open the settings screen. Tap CHANGE >. Tap Manual calibration and tap the Manual calibration switch to activate it. Tap Sea level pressure and set the reference value. The atmospheric pressure is calibrated based on the entered reference value.
Applications 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. Pause and resume playback. Adjust the volume. Change the device used to play music. Restart the currently playing file or skip to the previous file. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next file. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly.
Applications 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 2 3 (Music Player). Tap Tap to play the music saved in your Gear. The icon will be changed to 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.
Applications 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 2 3 4 5 On the Apps screen, tap (Reminders). Tap Create reminder. If you have a saved reminder, tap Create on the list. Speak to create a reminder. When you are finished, tap DONE. Or, tap KEYBOARD > to enter text and tap Done.
Applications Schedule View the events scheduled on the mobile device. 1 2 3 Tap (Schedule) on the Apps screen. Tap anywhere on the monthly calendar. The current day’s events list will be shown. 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.
Applications 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. View examples of voice commands. S Voice settings 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 .
Applications Setting the language On the Apps screen, tap language. (S Voice) → , rotate the bezel, tap Language, and then select a 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.
Applications 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 outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Alternatively, rotate the bezel clockwise. If you want to use the snooze function, drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after 5 minutes. Alternatively, rotate the bezel anticlockwise.
Applications Gallery Importing and exporting images Importing images from your mobile device 1 2 3 4 Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device. Tap SETTINGS → Send content to Gear. Tap Select photos. 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.
Applications Viewing images 1 2 Tap (Gallery) on the Apps screen. 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 2 3 4 5 Tap (Gallery) on the Apps screen. Tap an image. Tap and hold an image to delete. Rotate the bezel and select any images you want to delete. Tap DELETE → .
Applications News Briefing View the latest articles in various categories. You can catch up on news categories that interest you. 1 2 3 (News Briefing) on the Apps screen. Tap 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. 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.
Applications Email View emails received on the mobile device and reply to them. Reading emails 1 2 On the Apps screen, tap (Email). 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.
Applications 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.
Applications • 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.
Applications • 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.
Applications • Voicemail: Access the voice mail service. • Block list: Reject calls from specified phone numbers. The Outgoing number option is available when the Gear is connected to a mobile device. 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. • Block list: View blocked numbers or messages. Connections Bluetooth Connect to a mobile device via Bluetooth.
Applications Mobile networks Customise settings to control networks. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile networks. • Mobile networks: – – Auto on/off: Set the Gear to automatically connect to or disconnect from the mobile network depending on the Gear’s connection to the mobile device via Bluetooth. • When the Gear is connected to the mobile device via Bluetooth, the Gear’s mobile network is turned off to save battery power.
Applications 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. 3 Tap CONNECT. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon.
Applications 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 2 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Touch the NFC antenna area at the top of the Gear’s touchscreen to the NFC card reader.
Applications 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.
Applications 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.
Applications 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.
Applications 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 software. (Settings) → Gear info → Update Gear 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.
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. Gear's status Customise your Gear settings.
Samsung Gear app 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.
Samsung Gear app 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.
Samsung Gear app • 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.
Samsung Gear app • 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.
Samsung Gear app 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.
Samsung Gear app Auto call forwarding Set to forward your mobile device’s incoming calls to the Gear on your mobile device. To use this feature, your Gear and your mobile device should be remotely connected using your Samsung account. 1 2 3 Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS → Auto call forwarding. Tap Number setting and enter your Gear’s phone number. Tap the switch to activate it.
Samsung Gear app 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.
Samsung Gear app 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.
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.
Appendix 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.
Appendix 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).
Appendix 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.
Appendix 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 or mobile network 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.
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