SM-R73 9 User Manual English (EU). 09/2015. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.
Table of Contents 48 49 50 51 52 53 53 53 54 54 56 58 58 59 59 59 Basics 4 6 7 9 12 13 15 15 17 18 18 20 22 23 27 29 30 31 34 34 Read me first Package contents Device layout Battery Wearing the Gear Replacing the strap Turning the Gear on and off Connecting the Gear to a mobile device Remote connection Turning the screen on and off Using the bezel Touchscreen Navigating the screen Home screen Status panel Apps screen Setting the screen lock Entering text Screen capture Updating the Gear Settings 61 61 62
Table of Contents Samsung Gear 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 70 73 Introduction Watch faces Notifications Manage apps Send media App settings Samsung Gear Apps Settings Find My Gear Appendix 74 78 Troubleshooting Removing the battery 3
Basics 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.
Basics Maintaining water and dust resistance The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and to maintain the water- and dust-resistant performance of the device. • Do not immerse the device in water deeper than 1.5 m and keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes. • Do not immerse the device in water for extended periods.
Basics 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 Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Gear • Wireless charger dock • Strap • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the Gear and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.
Basics Device layout Gear Touchscreen Back key Bezel Microphone Light sensor Home key (Power key) Heart rate sensor 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.
Basics Wireless charger dock Wireless charging surface Multipurpose jack LED indicator • Do not expose the Gear or the wireless charger dock to water. The devices are not completely waterproof. • Ensure that the strap is kept clean. Contact with contaminants, such as dust and dye, can cause stains on the strap that may not be fully removed. Make sure the Gear’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it.
Basics 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. 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor. Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to the wireless charger dock. • Use the supplied wireless charger dock and charger.
Basics 3 Place the Gear into the wireless charger dock. 4 After fully charging your Gear, disconnect it from the wireless charger dock. Unplug the charger from the wireless charger dock, and then unplug the charger from the electric socket. 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.
Basics Reducing the battery consumption Your Gear provides various options that help you conserve battery power. • When you are not using the Gear, switch to sleep mode 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.
Basics • 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 charger 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.
Basics Strap 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. • The strap may contain substances that some people are allergic to. Users may experience discomfort if they wear the Gear for prolonged periods. • Skin irritation may occur if you are exposed to soap, sweat, allergens, or pollutants for long periods.
Basics 2 Pull the strap away from the Gear’s body. 3 Insert one end of the spring bar into the Gear’s lug and slide the spring bar inwards and connect the strap.
Basics Turning the Gear on and off Press and hold the 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 Power key, and then tap Power off.
Basics 3 4 Tap CONNECT TO GEAR. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. When the Bluetooth pairing request window appears, confirm the passkeys displayed on your Gear and mobile device match. Then, tap OK. 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.
Basics Connecting the Gear to a new mobile device When you connect the Gear to another mobile device, the Gear will reset automatically and all data will be removed from its memory. Make sure you back up any important data stored in your Gear. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Gear info → Reset Gear → Factory reset. The Gear will be reset and the current connection with your mobile device will end. 2 Connect your Gear to another mobile device.
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. Refer to General for more information. 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.
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 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.
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 Swiping Swipe to the left or right to view other panels. Navigating the screen Switching between the Watch and Apps screen On the Watch screen, press the Home key to open the Apps screen. When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home key to return to the Watch screen.
Basics Returning to the previous screen Press the Back key. You can also swipe down from the top edge of the screen. Home screen Introduction The Home screen can have multiple panels. The Watch screen is the starting point of the Home screen. Rotate the bezel to view items on the screen, such as notifications and widgets. Watch Notifications Widgets Quick access Add widgets. Available widgets, notifications, and their arrangement may vary depending on the software version.
Basics Notifications panel Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your mobile device. When you receive a notification, it appears at the top of the screen and disappears after a few seconds and the Gear vibrates. Your Gear does not have a speaker so the Gear only vibrates when the notification is arrived and you cannot hear any sound. To configure the vibration settings, refer Vibration for more information. Viewing incoming notifications Tap the notification screen.
Basics Blocking notifications 1 2 3 Select a notification from the app you want to block. Tap the notification to view the details. Tap , rotate the bezel to Block app and tap Block app. The Gear will no longer receive notifications from the app. You can block notifications from specific apps on the Gear. When you have not received any notifications on your Gear, block notifications via your mobile device.
Basics Quick access panel View and manage shortcuts to the Apps screen and other apps. Managing the quick access panel You can create up to 4 shortcuts to your most frequently used apps. Tap and hold anywhere on the screen. Tap EDIT and tap to delete a shortcut. Then, tap to add a shortcut. Widgets You can add widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to provide information and convenient access. You can use the following widgets by default.
Basics Adding widgets You can add more widgets on the Home 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 . 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.
Basics 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 Battery power level Playing music You can play music saved in the Gear or mobile device. On the status panel, tap . Do not disturb mode You can set the Gear to mute all notifications except for alarms.
Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps. On the Watch screen, press the Home key to go to the Apps screen. To view other panels, rotate the bezel. You can also tap right. or swipe the screen to the left or 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 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Recent apps.
Basics Moving items On the Apps screen, tap and hold the screen, tap and hold an app and then drag it to the desired location. You can also arrange the Gear’s apps on your mobile device. Refer to Manage apps in the Samsung Gear app for more information. Installing apps You can purchase and download apps specially designed for the Gear. To use this feature, your Gear and mobile device must be connected. On the Apps screen, tap Get more apps.
Basics Password On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Screen lock → Screen lock → Password. A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Unlocking the Gear When the Gear is disconnected from the mobile device or detached from your wrist, turn on the screen and enter the unlock code. Alternatively, connect to the mobile device again or wear the Gear on your wrist.
Basics Using the voice input Tap and speak the message you want to enter. When you are finished, tap . To change the language recognised, tap → Language. Send your message. Access additional options. Start or pause entering text by voice. • This feature is not supported in some languages. • When the Gear is connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth, the language settings applied on the mobile device are applied to the Gear. • Tips for better voice recognition – Speak clearly.
Basics Using keyboard A key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. • 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.
Basics Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the Gear. Press and hold the Home key and swipe your finger to the right across the screen. You can view captured images in Gallery. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features. Updating the Gear The Gear can be updated to the latest software. Updating over the air The Gear can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.
Applications Messages Introduction View messages and reply to or call the sender using the Gear. Viewing messages 1 2 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Scroll through the message list, and then select a contact to view your conversations. To view a message on your mobile device, tap → Show on phone. To reply to a message, tap and enter your message. Sending messages 1 2 3 4 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Tap , rotate the bezel to New message, and then tap New message. Add recipients and tap NEXT.
Applications Phone Introduction Receive incoming call notifications on your Gear. You can initiate calls or receive notifications for incoming calls. Call conversations are only possible on the connected mobile device. Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag to the right. The call feature will automatically launch on your mobile device. Use your mobile device to have a conversation. If the voice control feature is activated, say “Answer” to answer the call.
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 , select a contact, and then tap . or select a phone number. • Scroll through the log list, select a log entry, and then tap . When the other party answers your call, the call feature will automatically launch on your mobile device. Use your mobile device to have a conversation.
Applications S Health Introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals and regularly record and check your progress. When the Gear is synced with a compatible S Health app, you can use additional features. The additional features include checking your heart rate logs individually, and more. 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-hours activity tracker Your Gear can monitor and record your activities during the day and encourage you to stay healthy. Tap S Health on the Apps screen. • Healthy activity: 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 activity: It indicates the time you spend doing light activity, but not doing hard exercise.
Applications Steps tracker The Gear counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance travelled. 1 2 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the steps tracker panel. Current step total Target step number 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 Exercise tracker Record your exercise information and calories burned using S Health’s exercise feature. • When your Gear and mobile device are connected, this feature uses your mobile device’s location information. If the mobile device’s location feature is not activated, it is automatically activated.
Applications 4 Tap to allow this app to use your current location while exercising. Your location information sharing preference will be saved as the default. 5 6 7 8 Rotate the bezel clockwise to select a target type. Tap the target value. Rotate the bezel to set the target and tap SET. Tap START to start monitoring your exercise. Your heart rate measurement will start. Start exercising when the measurement is completed.
Applications Heart rate tracker 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. • 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.
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. 4 Select a status tag for your status to the measured heart rate. The Gear displays information about your heart rate in relation to your selected tag. Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. To view records by day, rotate the bezel.
Applications Water tracker Record and track how many glasses of water you drink. 1 2 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 3 Tap Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the water tracker screen. when you drink a glass of water. If you accidentally added an incorrect value, you can fix it in the S Health app on your mobile device. Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. To view records by day, rotate the bezel. Caffeine tracker Record and track how many cups of coffee you drink.
Applications 3 Tap when you drink a cup of coffee. If you accidentally added an incorrect value, you can fix it in the S Health app on your mobile device. Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. To view records by day, rotate the bezel.
Applications Running Running records your exercising by tracking your distance, pace, and time. Check your monthly records and compare them with your friends. Starting Running You must download and install Running on the mobile device to use this app on the Gear. Gear 1 On the Apps screen, tap Running. The mobile device will display a screen that prompts you to download and install Running. Mobile device 2 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install Running.
Applications 4 When you are finished, the Gear displays the Running main screen and starts to recording your exercise. To view music playback controls while exercising, rotate the bezel counterclockwise. To view your current location on a map, rotate the bezel clockwise. 5 When you are finished exercising, tap the screen and tap → → . To view your exercise records for this month, rotate the bezel counterclockwise on the Running main screen.
Applications 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 set your own wake-up command, tap , rotate the bezel to Set command and tap Set command. To change the wake-up command, tap , rotate the bezel to Change command and tap Change command.
Applications 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.
Applications Alarm Setting alarms 1 2 Tap Alarm on the Apps screen. Tap Add alarm. If you have a saved alarm, scroll down on the alarm list and then tap ADD. 3 4 Set the alarm time by rotating the bezel and tap NEXT. Select the days for the alarm to repeat and tap SAVE. The saved alarm is added to the alarms list. In the alarms list, tap to activate the alarm or tap to deactivate the alarm. Stopping alarms Drag to the right to stop an alarm.
Applications Timer 1 2 3 Tap Timer on the Apps screen. Set the duration, and then tap START. Drag to the right when the timer goes off. Stopwatch 1 2 Tap Stopwatch on the Apps screen. Tap START to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP. 3 Tap STOP to stop timing. To restart the timing, tap RESUME. To clear lap times, tap RESET. To view the stopwatch log, swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen.
Applications CNN Read the latest articles from CNN on your Gear. 1 2 3 Tap CNN on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel to select a category. Scroll up or down in the article list and tap an article to read it. To read the full article, tap and read it on your mobile device. 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 listen to music saved in your Gear, you must connect with a Bluetooth headset.
Applications Playing music on your mobile device When you select a mobile device to play music from, you can control playback of the music with your Gear. The music will be played from your mobile device. 1 2 Tap Music Player. Tap , rotate the bezel to Play music from and tap Play music from. The music will be played on your mobile device and the Gear will display the music controller screen. Importing music Import music saved in your device to your Gear.
Applications Gallery Introduction View and manage photos stored in the Gear. 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. Deleting images 1 2 3 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Tap an image. Tap and hold an image to delete. A tick mark will appear on the image. 4 5 Rotate the bezel and select any images you want to delete.
Applications Importing and exporting images Exporting images to your mobile device 1 2 3 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Tap an image. Tap and hold the image to export. A tick mark will appear on the image. 4 5 Rotate the bezel and select any images to export. Tap , rotate the bezel to Send to phone and then tap Send to phone. Importing images from your mobile device 1 2 3 On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear. Tap Send media. Tap Select images.
Applications Buddy Manage buddies on your Gear. You can select buddies from contacts saved in your mobile device. If you select a contact as a buddy, you can quickly make calls or send messages from the Gear. Tap Buddy on the Apps screen. Select a buddy and initiate a call or send a message. Adding buddies Rotate the bezel to Add to list and tap Add to list. Then, on your mobile device, select contacts you want to add. Email View emails received on the mobile device and reply to them.
Applications Find My Phone If you misplace the mobile device, the Gear can help you find it. 1 2 Tap Find My Phone on the Apps screen. Tap Start. The mobile device emits sounds and turns on the screen. Drag outside the large circle on the mobile device, or tap Stop on the Gear. Maps Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places. On the Apps screen, tap Maps. To view your current location, tap .
Applications Recording voice memos 1 2 Tap Voice memo on the Apps screen. Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap to pause recording. Start recording. 3 Tap Access additional options. to finish recording. The voice memo is saved in the Gear and the mobile device simultaneously. To save the memo only in the Gear, on the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → App settings → Voice Memo → Auto transfer, and then tap the switch.
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. Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Watch faces: Select a watch type. • Watch always on: Set the Gear to display a watch when the screen is turned off. • Brightness: Adjust the brightness for the display. • Font: Change the font type and size.
Settings General Change the Gear’s keys and motion settings. • Double press Home key: Select an action to perform when you press the Gear’s Home key twice. • Gesture: Set the Gear to turn on the screen when you raise your wrist that is wearing the Gear. Vibration Change the vibration settings. On the Settings screen, tap Vibration. • Intensity: Adjust the intensity of the vibration notification. • Long buzz: Lengthen the period of the vibration notification. Call Change the call feature settings.
Settings Connections Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. • 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.
Settings Connecting 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 3 Tap Wi-Fi networks → SCAN. Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. 4 Tap CONNECT.
Settings Screen lock Set the Gear to use the screen lock feature when it is not connected to your mobile device or is detached from your wrist. On the Settings screen, tap Screen lock. • Screen lock: Activate or deactivate the screen lock feature. Refer to Setting the screen lock for more information. • Help: View help information for using the screen lock feature. Input Default keyboard Select a default keyboard type for text input. On the Settings screen, tap Input → Default keyboard.
Settings – Auto capitalise: Set the Gear to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark. – Auto spacing: Set the Gear to automatically insert a space between words. – Auto punctuate: Set the Gear to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar. • Key-tap feedback: – Vibration: Set the Gear to vibrate when a key is tapped. • Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
Samsung Gear Introduction To connect your Gear to a mobile device, you must install the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device. Using the Samsung Gear app, you can customise your Gear’s settings. Tap Samsung Gear on the Apps screen of the mobile device. Some features may not be available depending on the type of connected mobile device. Connecting a new Gear If you are currently using another Gear, you can disconnect it from the mobile device and connect a new one.
Samsung Gear Watch faces You can change the type of watch to be displayed on the Watch screen. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → 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.
Samsung Gear Manage apps Customise the Gear’s Apps screen. You can select and rearrange apps. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Manage apps. Uninstalling apps Tap UNISTALL and select apps to remove from the Gear. Reordering apps Tap next to an app and drag it up or down to another position. Send media Transfer saved audio or image files from your mobile device to your Gear. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Send media.
Samsung Gear App settings You can manage some app settings installed on the Gear. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → App settings. Select an app and configure the settings. Samsung Gear Apps You can download apps for your Gear from Samsung Gear Apps. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Samsung Gear Apps. Browse by category and select an app to download. Settings Text templates Edit or add templates used for replying to messages.
Samsung Gear Double press Home key Set actions to be performed when you press the Gear’s Home key twice. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Double press Home key, and then select an option. Connection Customise your Gear’s wireless connection settings. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Connection.
Samsung Gear Adding primary contacts On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Send SOS messages → Send messages to. Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact. Back up and restore Back up the stored data on the Gear or restore backup data. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Back up and restore → Back up data or Restore data.
Samsung Gear Find My Gear Remotely control your Gear when it is lost or misplaced. • 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: – 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.
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 If your Gear freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the Gear and turn it on again. If your Gear is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Home key for more than 7 seconds to reset. If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data reset. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Gear info → Reset Gear → Factory reset. Before performing the factory data reset, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the Gear.
Appendix The Internet is often disconnected • Ensure that you are not blocking the Gear’s internal antenna. • 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.
Appendix Your Gear cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the Gear to use Wi-Fi to find your current location in these situations. Data stored in the Gear has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the Gear. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the Gear.
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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