SM-R150 User Manual English. 07/2016. Rev.1.1 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Basics 3 4 6 7 8 10 14 Samsung Gear and Gear IconX PC Manager Read me first About the Gear IconX Package contents Device layout Preparing the earbuds for use Battery Indicator lights identification 36 41 Appendix 43 46 47 Using the earbuds 16 17 18 20 21 21 22 24 28 30 33 34 35 Samsung Gear Gear IconX PC Manager Activating the earbuds Wearing the earbuds correctly Connecting the earbuds to a mobile device Using the earbuds without a mobile device Coupling the two earbuds Setting the
Basics Read me first Please read this manual before using this device to ensure safe and proper use. • Images may differ in appearance from the actual product. Content is subject to change without prior notice. You can access the full user manual for more information. Visit www.samsung.com to view device information, the user manual, and more. • Before using other devices, make sure they are compatible with the earbuds. Visit www.samsung.com to see a list of compatible mobile devices.
Basics About the Gear IconX Gear IconX wireless sports earbuds allow you to track your activity levels as well as play music. You can save music files to the Gear IconX earbuds and play them directly from the earbuds, or listen to music played from the connected mobile device. The Gear IconX earbuds also record exercise information, such as the activity duration, your heart rate, and the number of calories you have burnt, using the built-in sensor.
Basics Using the Gear IconX earbuds with your mobile device You can listen to music saved in the connected mobile device and answer incoming calls. You can also view your recorded exercise information via the S Health app on your mobile device.
Basics Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Earbud (L/R) • Charging case • Wingtip (3 sets, S/M/L) • Earbud tip (3 sets, S/M/L) • USB cable • USB connector • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the earbuds and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this earbuds and may not be compatible with other devices. • Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Basics Device layout Earbud Charging contacts Wingtip Heart rate sensor Microphone Earbud tip Touchpad Microphone Charging case Charging case indicator light Multipurpose jack Charging contacts (left) Charging case cover Earbud indicator light (left) Charging contacts (right) Earbud indicator light (right) Cover open button If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur on the earbuds.
Basics Preparing the earbuds for use Attaching an earbud tip to the earbud 1 2 Select the earbud tip that fits your ear. Cover the latch at the bottom of the earbud with the earbud tip. • Do not put the earbuds in your ears without earbud tips. Doing so may hurt your ears. • Do not pull the earbud tip excessively. The earbud tip may tear. 3 Follow the same procedure for the other earbud.
Basics Attaching a wingtip to the earbud 1 2 3 Select the wingtip that fits your ear. Select the wingtip for the left or right ear. Cover the earbud with the wingtip. Do not put the wingtips on the earbuds in the wrong direction. The earbuds will not fit in your ears properly. 4 Adjust the wingtip so that the heart rate sensor is not blocked. • Do not put the earbuds in your ears without wingtips. Doing so may hurt your ears. • Do not pull the wingtip excessively. The wingtip may tear.
Basics Battery Charging the battery Fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods. Then, the earbuds will power on while charging. When the battery is completely discharged, it needs at least 20 minutes to turn on. The charging case, which has a built-in battery, is charged along with the earbuds. You can charge the earbuds by placing them into the charging case without connecting to an electric socket.
Basics 4 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack of the charging case. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the charging case. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. 5 6 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket. The batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are charged simultaneously. After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the charger.
Basics Reducing the battery consumption Your earbuds provide two options that help you conserve battery power. • When you are not using the earbuds, store them in the charging case. The heart rate sensor will continue to work while wearing the earbuds and will reduce the usage time. • After connecting the earbuds to your mobile device, on the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear → SETTINGS → Notifications, and tap the switch to activate it.
Basics Checking the battery level Checking via voice guide When the battery level drops below 10 %, a voice guide will inform you of the battery level. Save your exercise information to your mobile device in advance while you are working out before the battery discharges completely. Viewing the battery level from the connected mobile device Connect the earbuds to your mobile device, open the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → INFO.
Basics Indicator lights identification The indicator lights inform you of your earbuds and charging case’s charging status. Two earbud indicator lights are located on the left and right sides of the charging case’s open button and show the charging status of each earbud, respectively. The charging case indicator light next to the multipurpose jack indicates the charging status of the case itself.
Basics Charging case indicator light Charging case indicator light Colour Status Continuously on red • Charging Continuously on green • Fully charged Flashes red (rapid pace) • Charging blocked due to abnormal temperatures Flashes red (slow pace) • Low battery • If power is lost, the indicator lights will flash red about for 30 seconds and turn off. • If the indicator lights do not work as described, disconnect the charger from the charging case and reconnect it.
Using the earbuds Activating the earbuds Before using the earbuds for the first time, you need to activate them. • When the charging case indicator light slowly flashes red, it needs to be charged for at least 20 minutes. • To enter Bluetooth pairing mode, insert the earbuds into the charging case. Then, take out the earbuds and put them in your ears. 1 2 3 Push the cover open button to open the charging case cover.
Using the earbuds 4 Remove the earbuds from the charging case. The earbuds will be activated. Wearing the earbuds correctly Before wearing the earbuds, make sure to attach the earbud tips and wingtips to the earbuds. 1 Check the direction of each earbud and put them in your ears with the wingtip facing upwards until they sit conformably in your ears. Do not touch the heart rate sensor while you are putting an earbud in your ear.
Using the earbuds 2 Adjust the earbuds by rotating them to the left or right to fit your ears. The heart rate sensor will automatically detect that you are wearing the earbuds when you put them on. Then, the earbuds will automatically enters Bluetooth paring mode and emit a sound. • If the heart rate sensor does not make contact with you ear, the earbud may not work. Use the wingtips and earbuds tips that fit your ears.
Using the earbuds Connecting to a mobile device via Bluetooth Earbuds 1 2 Insert the earbuds into the charging case, close it, and then take out the earbuds. Put the earbuds in your ears to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. If the earbuds do not connect to a mobile device within three minutes, Bluetooth pairing mode will be deactivated. To enter Bluetooth pairing mode again, insert the earbuds into the charging case and close it. Then, take out the earbuds and put them in your ears.
Using the earbuds Notices for using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that uses a 2.4 GHz frequency to connect to various devices over short distances. It can connect and exchange data with other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as mobile devices, without connecting via cables. • To avoid problems when connecting your earbuds to another device, place the devices close to each other. • Ensure that your earbuds and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (5 m).
Using the earbuds Coupling the two earbuds When you put both earbuds in your ears, they will automatically couple and emit a sound in turn. Once coupled, they will be automatically connected in the future. • If the main earbud comes out of your ear, the earbuds and the mobile device will be disconnected. Refer to Setting the main earbud for more information about the main earbud. • If an earbud comes out of your ear, the coupling between the two earbuds is disconnected.
Using the earbuds • After you change the main earbud, the earbuds may not automatically reconnect to your mobile device. If this happens, on your mobile device’s Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Bluetooth, and then search for the earbuds and connect the device manually. • If you change the main earbud while working out, the exercise information will not be saved in the new main earbud.
Using the earbuds Single tap • Play or pause track. Double tap • Play next track. • Answer or end a call. • Place the current call on hold and answer the second call. • Switch between the current call and the held call. Triple tap • Play previous track. – – If you triple-tap three seconds after a track begins playing, it will start the track from beginning. Triple-tap the touchpad within three seconds of when a track begins playing to play the previous track. Tap and hold • Decline call.
Using the earbuds Reading the menu options 1 2 Tap and hold the touchpad to read the menu options. Release your finger to activate the feature when you hear the menu option you want to use. The readout menu option are different based on your current exercise status.
Using the earbuds 1 Insert the earbuds into the charging case and close the charging case cover. If one of the earbuds does not touch the case’s charging contact, Gear IconX PC Manager will not recognise the earbuds. 2 Plug the USB connector into the multipurpose jack of your mobile device. Connect the charging case and the mobile device using the USB cable. Mobile device Gear IconX 1 USB connector USB cable 2 • You must plug the USB connector into your mobile device.
Using the earbuds 4 5 Tap SETTINGS → Music or tap INFO → MUSIC SETTINGS on Music on Gear IconX card, and tap Manage tracks. Select the category, and tick music files to transfer and tap ADD. Music files are saved in the MUSIC folder of the earbuds. Do not change the folder name or create a new folder. If you make any changes to the file directory of the earbuds, the music files may not play. Do not disconnect the USB cable or USB connector from the earbuds or mobile device when you are transferring files.
Using the earbuds Connecting the earbuds with the computer To connect the earbuds to your computer, you must install Gear IconX PC Manager on your computer. Refer to Installing Gear IconX PC Manager for more information. Transferring music files from your computer 1 Insert the earbuds into the charging case and close the charging case cover. If any one of the earbuds does not make contacts with the charging contacts, the Gear IconX PC Manager will not recognise the earbuds.
Using the earbuds 2 3 Connect the charging case and the computer via the USB cable. On your computer’s desktop, click Gear IconX → More → Balance earbud data. The music files are automatically stored in both earbuds. Only the data in the main earbud can be synced. The data in the other earbud cannot be synced. Listening to music Playing music files saved in the earbuds Listen to music saved in the earbuds without connecting them to your mobile device. Tap the touchpad to play music.
Using the earbuds Adjusting the volume Drag your finger upwards or downwards on the touchpad to adjust the volume during playback. If using the earbuds alone, the earbuds will emit a sound when the volume is near the maximum level. Reduce the volume, even if you can turn up the volume more, to prevent the hearing damage. Playing music files saved in your mobile device Listen to music saved in your mobile device by connecting the earbuds to the mobile device.
Using the earbuds Recording exercise information Starting a workout Record and save exercise information, such as the activity duration, your heart rate, and the number of calories you burnt, without connecting the earbuds to your mobile device. 1 2 3 Put both earbuds in your ears. You will hear a sound informing that you are wearing the earbuds. Tap and hold the touchpad and release it when you hear “Start workout”.
Using the earbuds Starting a workout with the earbuds connected to your mobile device When you work out with the earbuds connected to your mobile device’s exercise apps, you can check your heart rate in real time. You can also check the details and history of your exercise information on the S Health app of the connected mobile device. If you already started a workout from the earbuds, you cannot control your workout session via the mobile device’s S Health app.
Using the earbuds Additional information • S Health is intended for fitness and wellness 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. • The available functions, features and addable applications for S Health may vary from country to country due to different local laws and regulations. You should check the features and applications available in your specific region before use.
Using the earbuds Measuring your heart rate during a workout When you work out while wearing the earbuds, you can check and record your heart rate in real time while using S Health or other exercise apps. • This feature 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.
Using the earbuds • 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. • If obstructions between the heart rate sensor and your ear, such as body hair, dirt, or other objects, prevent the light from reflecting evenly, measurements may be inaccurate.
Using the earbuds Answering a second call When a second call comes in during a call, the earbuds will emit a sound. To end the current call and answer the second call, tap and hold the touchpad. To place the current call on hold and answer the second call, double-tap the touchpad. To switch between the current call and the held call, double-tap the touchpad. Turning off the microphone Tap and hold the touchpad to turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
Samsung Gear and Gear IconX PC Manager Samsung Gear Samsung Gear introduction To connect the earbuds to a mobile device, you must install the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device. Using the Samsung Gear app, you can customise your earbud settings. Tap Samsung Gear on the Apps screen of the mobile device. If it is the first time connecting the earbuds and a mobile device, refer to Connecting the earbuds to a mobile device for more information.
Samsung Gear and Gear IconX PC Manager Disconnecting devices from the earbuds Remove the earbuds from your ears to end the current connection. The Bluetooth connection will end after five seconds. If the earbuds are removed during a call, the Bluetooth connection will end immediately. If the earbuds are removed during a workout, the Bluetooth connection will end after 10 seconds. The exercise information saved in the earbuds will be sent to mobile device in 10 seconds before ending the connection.
Samsung Gear and Gear IconX PC Manager Connecting with other devices On the Apps screen of your mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → MORE → Disconnect. Or, on the Setting screen of your mobile device, tap Bluetooth and unpair the earbuds and your mobile device. The Bluetooth connection between the earbuds and previous mobile device will end. After disconnecting earbuds from the previous mobile device, you can connect the earbuds with other mobile device.
Samsung Gear and Gear IconX PC Manager Customising settings View and customise the settings of the earbuds connected to your mobile device. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → SETTINGS. Music • Manage tracks: Transfer music files from your mobile device to the earbuds. Refer to Transferring music files to the earbuds for more information. • Shuffle: Turn shuffle on or off.
Samsung Gear and Gear IconX PC Manager Ambient sound Hear your surroundings while you are listening to music outdoors, so you can quickly detect any potentially dangerous situations. Read out menu options Set the readout menu options through the earbuds. You can select the menu items to use or reorder them. Voice guide language Select the language for the voice feedback you receive from the earbuds. The voice guide supports 15 languages.
Samsung Gear and Gear IconX PC Manager Gear IconX PC Manager Installing Gear IconX PC Manager To connect the earbuds to a computer, you must install Gear IconX PC Manager on your computer. 1 2 3 4 5 Insert the earbuds into the charging case and close the charging case cover. Connect the charging case with the computer using the USB cable. On your computer’s desktop, click → Computer. Open IconX_R or IconX_L → TOOLS, and then double-click the Gear IconX PC Manager installation file.
Samsung Gear and Gear IconX PC Manager Gear IconX PC Manager introduction You can customise your earbud settings with Gear IconX PC Manager. If you replace a lost earbud, place the earbuds in the charging case and connect the case to your computer. Then, use Gear IconX PC Manager to pair the two earbuds. Insert the earbuds into the charging case and connect the case to your computer. Then, tap Gear IconX → More.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your earbuds. Your earbuds do not work • The battery may be completely discharged. Charge the battery completely before using the earbuds. • If an earbud’s heart rate sensor does not make contact with your ear, the earbud may not work. If you do not hear a sound informing you that the earbuds are detected, remove the earbuds from your ears and put them in again.
Appendix A Bluetooth connection is not established or your earbuds and the mobile device are disconnected • 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. If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to the latest version. • Ensure that your earbuds and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (5 m).
Appendix The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • When you expose the earbuds or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced. • The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time. You cannot hear others speaking • Adjust the earbud volume. • Adjust the volume on the connected device when you cannot hear sounds on your earbuds at full volume.
Appendix Turning off and restarting the earbuds If you do not use the earbuds for an extended period, turn off the earbuds. If the touchpad becomes unresponsive or the earbuds do not work properly, turn off and restart the earbuds. 1 Remove the wingtip from an earbud. Then, use a paper clip to press and hold the Restart button above the heart rate sensor for more than six seconds. The earbuds will be deactivated. Restart button 2 3 4 Follow the same procedure for the other earbud to turn off it.
Appendix Removing the battery • To remove the battery, you must visit an authorised service centre with the provided instructions. • 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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