User Guide User Guide GH68-42555F Printed in USA
Table of Contents Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Moments Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Clock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Customizing Your Gear S Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Remote Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Call . . . . . . . .
Find My Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Read Me First Please read this manual before using the Gear S to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the Gear S default settings. • Some content may differ, depending on the region, service provider, or device’s software. • Content that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
services depending on your data plan. For large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature. • • Instructional Icons Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others. Default apps that come with the Gear S are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the Gear S, contact a Samsung Service Center. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.
Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in freshwater and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues. 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.
IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15 - 35°C, 86 - 106 kPa, 1 meter, for 30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation.
Getting Started About the Gear S Package Contents Your Gear S connects to your smartphone, to allow you to check notifications, answer or make calls, view and send messages, and more. Check the product box for the following items: • • • After you pair the Gear S with your smartphone, you can use it in Gear only mode to make calls, and send and receive messages, even if Gear S is outside Bluetooth range of the smartphone.
Optional Accessories • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the Gear S before purchase. • Some accessories, such as docking devices, may not have the same water- and dustresistance certification. • Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
Feature Function Power/Home Key • Press and hold to turn the Gear S on or off. Charging the Gear S Charging dock with battery • Press to move to the Clock screen. USB port • Press to turn on the screen. Proximity Sensor • Detects when the Gear S is near other items. Speaker • Plays sounds. Heart rate sensor • Measures your heart rate, for use with apps like S Health on the smartphone.
About the Charging Dock About the Battery Use the charging dock to charge the battery in your Gear S. The charging dock also contains a battery. Take care not to lose the dock. • To charge the Gear S, connect it to the charging dock. • The charging dock can be used as a backup battery. Simply connect it to your Gear S (no cable needed). • The charging dock automatically charges while the Gear S is charging, or can be charged independently without the Gear S.
Charging the Battery 1. Connect the Gear S to the Charging dock with the charging terminals facing each other. Before using your Gear S for the first time, charge the battery. You can charge the Gear S by connecting it to the charging dock and plugging the USB charger into an outlet, or by connecting it to a computer with an optional USB cable (not included). Charging dock with battery If the battery is completely depleted, you won’t be able to turn the Gear S on immediately.
2. Connect the USB charger to the USB port on the charging dock, and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet. 3. After charging, disconnect the Gear S from the Charging dock and unplug the USB charger from the electrical outlet. Note: To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug it from the electrical outlet when not in use to avoid wasting power.
Wearing the Gear S Checking the Battery Level When you connect the Gear S to the charging dock, the LED indicator shows the battery level. Battery level Indicator color 100--80% Blue 80--20% Green 20--5% Red 5--0% Red blinking 1. Release the buckle. Note: If the charging dock LED indicator flashes yellow, there is a problem with charging. Contact a Samsung Service Center for support.
Replacing the Strap 2. Open the clasp and place the strap around your wrist. Adjust the length of the the strap by moving the clasp, and then secure it with the pin and press the buckle to close it. Detach the strap from the Gear S to replace it with a new one. 1. Hold the Gear S and pull the strap upwards to detach it.
2. Insert one end of the Gear S into the mounting hole of a new strap. Then, insert the other end of the Gear S into the hole and pull the strap up at the same time. 3. Ensure that the Gear S is sitting securely in the mounting hole and that it is properly aligned with the strap.
Turning the Gear S On or Off Connecting the Gear S to a Smartphone Connection Modes There are several ways your Gear S can connect to a smartphone. The Gear S functionality depends on the connection mode. Power/Home key When you configure Gear S connection settings, they affect the way your Gear S works with the connected smartphone. Connected via Bluetooth To turn the Gear S on: In Bluetooth connection mode, the Gear S is paired with the smartphone via Bluetooth. ►►Press and hold the Power/Home key.
Connected Remotely Gear Only When connected remotely, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, but is still connected to the smartphone via the mobile network. In Gear only mode, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone, and is operating as an independent device. While in Gear only mode, the Gear S will only send and receive SMS messages and calls to the Gear S phone number, and will have no access to Samsung Gear app functions.
Pairing Your Gear S to a Smartphone 1. On Gear S: Make sure your Gear S is turned on. The first time you turn on the Gear S, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the Samsung Gear app on your smartphone. Then, pair the Gear S with the smartphone via Bluetooth to establish a connection between the devices. 2. On Smartphone: Download the Samsung Gear app from the Galaxy Essentials widget. 3. On Smartphone: Turn on Bluetooth, and then select the Gear S from the list of scanned devices.
Signing in to Your Samsung Account When the devices are connected, the Gear S displays the Clock screen and a tutorial, and the Samsung Gear Manager app launches on the smartphone. During the pairing process, the smartphone will prompt you to sign in to your Samsung account. Signing in to your Samsung account allows the Gear S and the smartphone to remain connected remotely when they are not connected via Bluetooth.
Basics Using the Touchscreen Tap To open an app, to select a menu item, or to press an on-screen button, tap it with a finger. Caution: To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
Touch and Hold Touch and Hold with Two Fingers Touch and hold to access available options. Touch and hold with two fingers to open a list of recently-used apps.
Double-tap Double-tap With Two Fingers When viewing a picture, SMS message, or email, double-tap to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. To check Gear S status, including Bluetooth, the connection to the smartphone, sound mode, mobile network status, and remaining battery power, double-tap anywhere on the screen with two fingers. You can also adjust the volume and the brightness of the display.
Swipe Drag Use your finger to swipe from the top, bottom, left or right edges of the screen to perform actions. To move an app on the Apps screen, touch and hold it and drag it to a new position. When using an app, swipe left or right to perform an action, such as scrolling through pictures in Gallery, or moving to a new song in Music Player. Swipe down from the top of the screen to return to the previous screen.
Basic Controls Spread and Pinch When viewing a picture, SMS message, or email, spread two fingers apart to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out. Turning the Screen On or Off To turn the screen on: ►►Press the Power/Home key. The Gear S will display the Clock screen. Tip: The screen turns off if the Gear S is not used for a period of time. You can specify the screen timeout period in the Gear Settings. To turn the screen off: ►►Press the Power/Home key.
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Switching the Sound Mode You can adjust the display’s brightness on the Gear S to suit the environment. You can quickly switch between modes, to control whether your Gear S plays sounds or vibrations. ►►On the Clock screen, drag the screen upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to display the Apps screen, and then tap Settings > Display > Brightness. To switch to sound mode: Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of sound that Gear S plays.
Home Screen Layout The Home screen has multiple panels. Swipe to the left or right to view notifications or widgets, or swipe from the top to display the Moments bar, and from the bottom to display the Apps screen. Moments Bar Notifications Panel Widget or feature Notifications View events, such as missed calls or new messages, received on the Gear S and on the smartphone. Moments Bar View current status. For more information, see “Moments Bar”.
Navigating the Home Screen Returning to the Previous Screen From the Clock screen: Drag the screen downwards from the top edge of the screen to return to the previous page. • Swipe up from the bottom to display the Apps screen. • Swipe down from the top to display the Moments bar. • • Swipe to the left to see Notifications. Swipe to the right to move to the Widgets panels.
Notifications Adding Widgets to the Home Screen You can customize the home screens by adding widgets to the right of the Clock screen. Stay up-to-date with a variety of notifications, such as missed calls or new messages received on the smartphone and on the Gear S. To add a widget: When the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, you can still receive notifications from the smartphone. For more information, refer to Connection Modes.
Dismissing Notifications Blocking Notifications You can dismiss notifications from the Notifications screen. This clears the notification, but doesn’t affect the item. You can choose the types of notifications you want to receive on your Gear S. The Gear S must be connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth to access Gear S settings in the Samsung Gear app. To clear a single notification: 1. From the Notifications screen, select a notification.
Moments Bar • To view status icons, or activate features quickly, drag down from the top of the screen to display the Moments bar. The Moments bar provides useful status information, and allows you to quickly adjust basic settings. Volume: Drag the slider to adjust sound volume. • Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust the brightness of the screen, or tap Auto to enable automatic screen brightness control.
Clock Screen Customizing the Clock Screen The Clock screen is the home screen for the Gear S. You can choose the type of clock to display on the Clock screen, and even customize the clock’s features. When you press the Power/Home key from any other screen, the Clock screen displays. To choose a clock type: ►►On the Clock screen, touch and hold on the screen and then swipe to the left or right to browse clock types, and then tap a clock to select it.
Customizing Your Gear S Style To choose when the clock displays: You can choose to have the clock display all the time, even when the screen times out. When the Clock always on option is enabled, the clock displays in grayscale after timeout so you can always check the time and quickly access notifications. You can make your Gear S your own by choosing the wallpaper, color theme, and font. Choosing Wallpaper Wallpaper displays in the background of the home screens, except the Clock screen.
Apps Choosing a Color Theme The color theme applies to the Gear S menus. To open the Apps screen: ►►From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style > Color theme, and then make a selection. ►►On the Clock screen, drag upwards from the bottom edge of the screen. Choosing the Font You can choose the font used on the Gear S screens. ►►From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style > Font, and then make a selection for Font style and Font size.
Opening Apps Rearranging Apps To open an app: ►►On the Apps screen, touch and hold an app and drag it to the desired location. ►►From the Clock screen, drag upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to display the Apps screen, and then select an app icon to open it. Installing Apps When the Gear S and the smartphone are connected via Bluetooth, you can download and install apps on the Gear S via the smartphone. To open a recently-used app: ►►Tap Recent apps, and then tap an app icon.
Status Icons Icon Status icons appear at the top of the Moments screen. No service. Mobile network coverage is not available. With no mobile network coverage, Gear S cannot use Gear only mode. You can also display status icons by doubletapping on the screen with two fingers. 3G service. The Gear S is connected to the mobile network, and 3G coverage is available. Common icons are listed in the table below. Icon Status Status Bluetooth connected.
Icon Setting a Privacy Lock Status Vibration mode enabled. The Gear S will play a vibration for notifications, instead of a sound. You can set a privacy lock to prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored on the Gear S when it is disconnected from the smartphone. Airplane mode enabled. Gear S is not connected to the mobile network.
Entering Text Changing the Input Language While entering text, you can change the input language at any time. Use one of these methods: Keyboard layout When you tap a text entry field on the screen, a keyboard displays to enter text. Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap twice Enter a space Touch and hold 123 at the lower-left corner of the keyboard, and then select a language. • Slide the space key left or right.
Changing the Keyboard Layout Use Additional Keyboard Functions ►►Touch and hold 123 at the lower-left corner of the keyboard, tap , and then select a keyboard layout. ►►Touch and hold 123 at the lower-left corner of the keyboard to access other functions. • EN(US): Select an input language to use. • : Enter text by voice. • : Enter text using templates. : Change the keyboard settings. • • 123: Enter numbers and punctuation marks. • Sym: Enter symbols. : Insert emoticons.
Motions Entering Text by Voice Speak the text you want to enter. You can use motions to control the Gear S. ►►Touch and hold 123 at the lower-left corner of the keyboard, and then tap . Wake-up Gesture When the Wake-up gesture is enabled, the Gear S recognizes when you pick it up and displays a screen. You can choose whether it displays the clock, or the last page you accessed before the screen turned off. Refer to Display settings for more information about choosing the wake-up screen.
Mute/Pause When the Mute/Pause gesture is enabled, you can cover the screen with your palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback. To enable or disable the Mute/Pause gesture: ►►On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Motions and tap Mute/pause. Note: Excessive shaking or impact on the Gear S may result in unintended inputs.
Power Saving Features Transferring Files Between the Gear S and a Computer Use Power saving mode to saves battery power. • All functions except calling, messaging, and notifications are turned off, and mobile data connection deactivates when the screen turns off. • • Screens use gray tones instead of color. • Wi-Fi and motion features are disabled. Move audio, images, or other types of files from a computer to the Gear S, or vice versa.
Upgrading the Gear S Connecting as a Media Device 1. Connect the Gear to the charging dock. The Gear S can be upgraded to the latest software. 2. Connect the charging dock to a computer using a USB cable. To upgrade the Gear S, connect the Gear S to the smartphone via Bluetooth, and use the Samsung Gear app. 3. On the computer, use the file browser and double-click Gear S (XXXX) > Gear. 4. Select a file on the computer and copy it to the desired storage location on the Gear S. 1.
Caution: • Check the Gear’s battery status before upgrading the software. Charge the battery fully before upgrading the software. • Do not turn off the smartphone while the Gear S is upgrading. • While upgrading the Gear S, do not launch other apps on the smartphone or operate the Gear S. Doing so may overload the smartphone.
Connections Connection Modes messages to the Gear S phone number, and you can use all of the Gear S and Samsung Gear app functions. There are several ways your Gear S can connect to a smartphone. The Gear S functionality depends on the connection mode. Connected Remotely When you configure Gear S connection settings, they may affect the way your Gear S works with a connected smartphone.
Bluetooth Gear Only In Gear only mode, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone, and is operating as a independent device. When you connect the Gear S to your smartphone via Bluetooth, the Gear S can access all Gear S and Samsung Gear app functions. While in Gear only mode, the Gear S will only send and receive SMS messages and calls to the Gear S phone number, and will have no access to Samsung Gear app functions.
Connecting to a Bluetooth Headset To disconnect from a Bluetooth headset: When you pair the Gear S with a Bluetooth headset, the Gear S remembers the pairing and will connect to the headset automatically any time it detects the headset. ►►On Gear: From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap the name of the headset. Follow the on-screen instructions to disconnect the headset.
Configure Bluetooth Settings • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. • Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your Gear S.
Mobile Networks The Gear S can connect to mobile networks, to allow remote connection to a smartphone, and for Gear only connection mode. You can also configure other mobile network settings to control whether, and how, the Gear S accesses mobile data service. • • Using Mobile Networks You can configure how Gear S accesses mobile networks, and whether it can access mobile data or service while roaming. 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Connections > Mobile networks 2.
Wi-Fi Adding Wi-Fi Networks You can also add Wi-Fi networks manually, by entering information about the network. You may need to do this if the Wi-Fi network is hidden, or not visible in a scan. You can connect the Gear S to Wi-Fi to connect to your smartphone remotely, or to update your news and weather information when the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone. This feature is available when the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone. 1.
Remote Connection You can remotely connect the Gear S to the smartphone when a Bluetooth connection between the devices is not available. When this feature is activated, you can receive notifications from the smartphone and use apps that require a network connection on the Gear S. For more information, refer to “Connection Modes” on page 14. 1. On smartphone: Sign in to your Samsung account. 2. On smartphone: Tap Apps > Samsung Gear > Settings, and then tap Use Remote connection.
Apps Phone Setting an Outgoing Number You can choose the phone number that displays for calls you make from the Gear S. By default, outgoing calls display the smartphone phone number. Make a voice call using the keypad, from your contacts list, or from the call logs. Note: If a Bluetooth connection between the two devices is not available, outgoing calls will only be made from the Gear S phone number. ►►On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Call > Outgoing number > Gear or Mobile device.
Making Calls from the Phone • Making Calls from Call Logs ►►On the Apps screen, tap Phone > Logs, and then use one of these methods: • Drag a log entry to the right to call the number. • Select a log entry, and then tap Call. On the Apps screen, tap Phone > , enter a number using the keypad, and then tap Call.
Receiving calls Rejecting a Call When a call comes in, you can reject the call, and send the caller to voicemail. To reject a call, use one of these methods: Answering a Call When a call comes in, you can answer it using one of these methods: • • Drag to the right. If the voice control feature is activated, say “Accept” to answer the call. Refer to Call for more information on activating this option.
Missed Calls Checking Voicemail on Gear S If you miss a call, a notification displays on the screen. When you receive a new voicemail notification, you can access voicemail from Gear S to listen to the message. To view missed call notifications: • • 1. From the Clock screen, swipe from the left edge of the screen to display Notifications. On the Clock screen, swipe to the right. On the Apps screen, tap Phone > Logs. 2.
Forwarding Calls to Gear S Call forwarding continues until your Gear S and smartphone are connected again, via Bluetooth or remote connection. If you turn on Call forwarding, when Gear S is disconnected from your smartphone, calls to the smartphone are automatically forwarded to the Gear S. You can turn on Call forwarding when you pair your Gear S with a smartphone, in the Gear S Settings, or in Settings of the Samsung Gear app on the smartphone.
Turn Call Forwarding On or Off from Gear S Options During Calls ►►From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Call > Call forwarding, and then tap Turn on or Turn off. During a call, you can use in-call options. Using the Call Screen Turn Call Forwarding On or Off from Samsung Gear App ►►On smartphone: On the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Call forwarding, and then Turn on or Turn off.
Transferring Calls to the Smartphone Muting the Microphone You can transfer the call from the Gear S to the smartphone, to continue the call on the smartphone. You can to turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. ►►On the Call screen, tap ►►On the Call screen, tap . Opening the Keypad Switching to a Bluetooth Headset You can open the keypad, to enter a number, or to make another call. Switch the call from Gear S to a Bluetooth headset to continue the call on the headset.
Contacts Using Contacts When you find a contact on the Gear S, tap the contact to access options: When the Gear S and the smartphone are connected, the Gear S automatically retrieves contacts from the smartphone and displays them on the screen. Searching for Contacts ►►On the Apps screen, tap Contacts, and then use one of these methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly.
Messages Connection Mode and Messaging When you send and view messages from Gear S, the connection mode affects how the messages are handled: View messages and reply, or call the sender using the Gear S. The Gear S displays messages that are sent to the Gear S and smartphone. Connected via Bluetooth: Note: You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming.
Viewing Incoming Messages Gear only: • • All messages are sent from the Gear S phone number. Only messages sent to the Gear S phone number can be viewed on Gear S. Viewing messages as they arrive: When you receive a new message, Gear S alerts you by displaying a notification. You can tap the notification to view the message. When you connect to the smartphone, you will be able to see messages sent to and from that device again.
Responding to Messages Clearing Message Notifications While viewing a message notification, you can respond to the message, call the sender, or open the Messages app to view the message thread. After you view a message, you can clear the notification so it no longer displays on Notifications. 1. From the Clock screen, swipe from the left side of the screen to display Notifications. 1. From the Clock screen, swipe from the left side of the screen to display Notifications. 2. Tap a message to view it.
Email Reading Emails ►►On the Apps screen, tap Email and select an email to view it. While viewing an email, you can use these options: • To zoom in on the screen while viewing an email, double-tap the screen or spread your fingers apart on the screen. • To view the email on the smartphone, tap Show on device. • To reply to a message, tap , enter your message, and then tap . View emails received on the smartphone and reply to them. Sending Emails 1. On the Apps screen, tap Email. 2.
S Health Before You Start Exercising This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions: S Health helps you manage your health. Set fitness goals and regularly record and check your progress.
• Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed. • • Ankle swelling, especially at night • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away when you rest A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55. • You have a family history of heart disease before age 55. • You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months. • You have not exercise for three months or more.
• Do not look directly at the heart rate sensor’s lights. Doing so may impair your vision. Please make sure children do not look directly at the lights. • Do not talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while taking heart rate measurements. Doing so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately. • Cold ambient temperatures may affect your measurement; during winter or cold weather, keep yourself warm when checking your heart rate. • • Take heart rate measurements when you are seated and relaxed.
Measuring Your Heart Rate between the device’s strap and your wrist, such as body hair, dirt, or other objects may prevent the light from reflecting evenly. Please make sure you remove such obstructions before use. • When measuring your heart rate, wear the Gear S snugly above your wrist as shown in the figure below. Do not fasten the Gear S too tightly. If your device becomes hot to the touch, remove it until it cools. Exposing skin to a hot surface of the device for a long time may cause skin burn.
Setting up a User Profile Access additional options 1. On the Apps screen, tap S Health. 2. Read the information about using this app and tap OK. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your gender, and enter your birth date, physical statistics, and choose other options. Exercise distance Pedometer The Pedometer feature counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance travelled. It also calculates the calories you have used.
Setting an Alert for Inactive Time Exercise Mate Display alerts on the screen if you do not move for a specific period of time. Record your exercise information and burnt calories using S Health’s exercise feature. ►►On the Pedometer main screen, tap > Inactive time, and then tick Inactive time. 1. On the Apps screen, tap S Health > Exercise. Viewing Your Step Count in a Graph 3. Tap Start to start monitoring. View your step count for a period in a graph. 4.
Note: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. Listen to music. Exercise time Heart rate Exercise distance 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.
• Measure your heart rate before you start to exercise. If you measure your heart rate during exercise, measurements may be inaccurate. • If you have just purchased or have reset the Gear, read the on-screen information about the app and create your profile. When creating a profile, you can register your maximum heart rate either automatically or manually. • Using the Coaching Feature while Exercising in Running Mode Use the personalized coaching feature to exercise safely and effectively.
The feedback is provided by the feature via prompts, such as ‘speed up’, ‘keep up this pace’, and ‘slow down’. When you first start to use the coaching feature, it will estimate an appropriate training goal level based on your profile. As you exercise, it will analyse your training history and provide more personalised guidance. A typical workout may start at a lower intensity and sharply increase in intensity towards the end. Running Visit www.firstbeat.fi/te for more information. 4.
Viewing a Log of Burned Calories Tip: Measured distance may differ from the actual distance due to uneven strides, walking in place, and pacing around. Only records from the past thirty days are saved. You can view previous data on the smartphone in the S Health app. Compare your burned calorie records for a period by viewing them in a graph. ►►On the Exercise main screen, select a type of exercise and swipe upwards.
Measuring Heart Rate • Smoking or consuming alcohol before taking measurements may cause your heart rate to be different from your normal heart rate. • Do not talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while taking heart rate measurements. Doing so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately. • Do not move while taking heart rate measurements. Doing so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately.
Measuring your Heart Rate Viewing Heart Rate Records in a Graph 1. On the Apps screen, tap S Health > Heart Rate. View and compare your heart rate records for a period in a graph. 2. When you use this feature for the first time, read the information about measuring your heart rate and tap OK. On the Heart rate main screen, swipe upwards. Access additional options. 3. Tap Start to begin measuring your heart rate. After a moment, your current heart rate will display on the screen.
Viewing Sleep Information Monitor your sleep patterns and record how much sleep you get by detecting body movements while you sleep. You can transfer the records to the smartphone. When the Gear is monitoring your sleep duration, blocking mode is activated. 1. On the Apps screen, tap S Health > Sleep. 2. When you use this feature for the first time, read the information about measuring sleep data and tap OK. 5. Tap I’m awake > OK to stop recording. 3. Tap Record sleep. 4.
Viewing your Sleep Data in a Graph Measuring the UV Level ►►On the Sleep main screen, swipe upwards. Measure UV levels in your current location and record the UV level data. Tip: Only records from the past thirty days are saved. You can view previous data on the mobile device where the S Health app is installed. 1. On the All apps screen, tap S Health > UV. 2. When you use this feature for the first time, read the information about UV measurements and tap OK, and then tap Start. 3.
Viewing the UV Level Records in a Graph Be Aware of the Following Conditions Before Measuring UV Level: On the UV main screen, swipe upwards. Access additional options. UV level View data in a graph Note: The Gear’s UV measurement feature cannot be used for medical purposes. 75 • During winter or in humid environment, measurements may differ from the actual UV level. • Do not obstruct the UV sensor. Doing so may cause the UV level to be recorded inaccurately.
Additional Information about S Health • • The personal information collected by S Health may be stored on the Gear for informative purposes only. Samsung does not receive, store, nor transmit your personal information. (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.
Schedule S Voice View the events scheduled on the smartphone’s Calendar. Perform various tasks simply by speaking. Once you activate S Voice, you can wake up the Gear from any screen when you say “Hi Gear.” 1. On the Apps screen, tap Schedule. 2. Select an event from the list to view the details. Swipe to the left or right, or tap the left or right arrows to change the date. Note: S Voice does not support all languages. Using S Voice 1. On the Apps screen, tap S Voice.
Changing the Wake-up Command Tips for Better Voice Recognition • • • Speak clearly. You can speak the wake-up command to launch S Voice when the device is in standby mode. By default, the wake-up command is “Hi Gear”, but you can change the wake-up command. Speak in quiet places. Do not use offensive or slang words. 1. On the Apps screen, tap S Voice. The Gear may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak. 2.
Alarm Stopping Alarms ►►Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. If the alarm includes a snooze option, drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Setting Alarms 1. On the Apps screen, tap Alarm > . 2. Set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options. Deleting Alarms 1. On the Apps screen, tap Alarm. 3. Tap Save. The saved alarm is added to the alarms list. 2.
Find My Device Viewing the Location of the Mobile Device Note: To use this feature, you must turn on Share location on the smartphone. While in Bluetooth connection mode with the smartphone, open the Samsung Gear app, and then tap Settings > Share location. If you misplace the connected smartphone, Gear S can help you find it. 1. On Gear: On the Apps screen, tap Find My Device. 2. On Gear: Tap Start. 3. On smartphone: The smartphone plays sounds and turns on the screen. 1.
Gallery Viewing Photos 1. On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. View images stored in the mobile device after transferring the images to the Gear. Refer to Transferring files from the mobile device to the Gear for more information. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to start using Gallery. To transfer images to the Gear, tap Show on device. 3. Select a photo. Transferring Photos from a Smartphone to Gear S Deleting Photos Use the Samsung Gear app to transfer photos to your Gear S, to view on the Gear S.
Music Player Automatically Transferring Music from a Smartphone to Gear S During Charging Listen to music saved on the Gear S and on the smartphone. When Auto send tracks to Gear is turned on, tracks from the selected playlist will be automatically copied to Gear S whenever your smartphone and Gear S are both charging. Transferring Music from a Smartphone to Gear S 1. On smartphone: From the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > My apps. 1.
Playing Music 1. On the Apps screen, tap Music Player. Controlling Music Playback on the Smartphone 2. When the pop-up window with information about transferring music to the Gear appears, tap OK. To transfer music to the Gear, tap Show on device. ►►On the Apps screen, tap Music Player > > Mobile device and tap . When you play music on your smartphone, you can control playback from the Gear. 3. Swipe to the left or right and select a song to play.
• Navigator • • Get directions for a selected location in the form of spoken and visual instructions. Note: Map information provided by the Gear should only be used by people on foot. For your safety, do not use this app while driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle. To view your current location and the route to the destination, tap . To view the search history, swipe to the right. To customize settings, download offline maps, and more, swipe to the left. 1. On the Apps screen, tap Navigator. 6.
News Briefing Running View the latest articles in various categories. You can get briefed on news categories that interest you on the main pages of this feature. Running records your exercising by tracking your distance, pace, and time. Check your monthly records and compare them with your friends. 1. On the Apps screen, tap News Briefing. Starting Running 2. The first time you open the app, follow the onscreen instructions to read and agree to the terms and conditions..
Weather Starting to Exercise 1. Gear On the All apps screen, tap Running and tap the screen. 2. Gear Tap to play music or tap play music during exercising. View weather information on the Gear S. When the Gear S and smartphone are connected via Bluetooth or remote connection, you can get weather information for locations you set on the smartphone. not to 3. Gear If you do not want to sync your account with social network sites, tap SKIP.
Settings Style Wallpapers Choose a background for the screens. Clocks 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style. 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style. 2. Tap Wallpapers, and then configure options: • Tap a wallpaper to select it. You may need to swipe across the screen to scroll through the available wallpapers. • To choose a solid color, tap . • To choose a picture, tap . 2. Tap Clocks, and then configure options: • Clock type: Choose a style of clock.
Call Color theme Choose a theme for the screens. Customize the settings for calling features. 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style. Call Forwarding 2. Tap Color theme, and then tap a theme to select it. You may need to swipe left or right to view available themes, Configure options for forwarding incoming calls from your smartphone to your Gear S. 1. On the Settings screen, tap Call. Font 2. Tap Call forwarding to configure forwarding options.
General Options Note: Depending on your service provider, call forwarding may require a separate subscription, and may result in additional charges. 1. On the Settings screen, tap Call. 2. Tap options to configure them: • Outgoing number: Choose which device’s phone number to use for outgoing calls when it is connected to your mobile device via Bluetooth. • Voicemail: Tap Voicemail number to dial voicemail. • Voice control: Set the Gear to answer or reject a call with voice commands.
Sound Display Change the settings for various sounds on the Gear. Change the settings for the display. ►►On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Brightness: Adjust the brightness for the display. • Screen timeout: Set the length of time the Gear waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • Wake-up screen: -- Clock: Set the Gear to display the clock when you wake up the Gear. -- Last screen: Set the Gear to display the last screen you were using when you wake up the Gear.
Connections Notices About Using Bluetooth Configure settings to control connections with other devices or networks. Note: Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and hospitals. Bluetooth • Ensure that your Gear and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in.
• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your Gear. • Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). • Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. Mobile Networks ►►On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Mobile networks.
• • • Wi-Fi connection or Gear only modes. Mobile data: Set the Gear to use data connections on any mobile network. Data roaming: Set the Gear to use data connections when you are roaming. Roaming network: When roaming is enabled, choose the type of roaming for Gear S to use. Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network. This feature is available when the Gear is not connected to the smartphone. ►►On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Wi-Fi. • Wi-Fi: Turn the Wi-Fi feature on or off.
Notifications Data Usage Keep track of your data usage amount. Stay up-to-date with a variety of events, such as missed calls or new messages, received on the Gear and on the smartphone. ►►On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Data usage. • Mobile data: Set the Gear to use data connections on any mobile network. • Data usage limit: Set a limit for the mobile data usage. • Data usage cycle: Set a monthly reset date to monitor data usage between periods.
Messages Double Press Configure options for messaging. Set an app that instantly launches when you press the Power/Home key twice. ►►On the Settings screen, tap Messages • Tap Outgoing number to choose to have messages appear to be from the Gear or smartphone. • Tap Emergency alerts to configure options for receiving notifications in case of emergency. You can choose the types of alerts to receive, and choose whether you’re reminded of unread emergency alerts.
• Accessibility Configure settings to improve your ability to use the Gear. • ►►On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility to configure options. Tap the check box to enable or disable the option: • Screen reader: When enabled, screen reader provides spoken feedback to describe what you can tap, select or turn on when a screen displays. Screen reader also affects the way you interact with the screen with taps or touches.
Motions Language & Input Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your Gear. Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. ►►On the Settings screen, tap Motions. • Wake-up gesture: Set the Gear to wake up when it is picked up and display the clock or the last page you accessed before the screen turned off.
Select Keyboard improve prediction results. -- Auto replacement: Set the Gear to correct Select a default keyboard type for text input. misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar. -- Auto capitalization: Set the Gear to automatically capitalize 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.
• Power Saving Key-tap feedback: -- Sound: Set the Gear to play a sound when a key is touched. -- Character preview: Set the Gear to display a large image of each character tapped. • Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Activate power saving mode to save the battery power by limiting the Gear’s functions. Power saving mode applies the following settings: • • Uses a grayscale Home screen. • • • Turns off access to Mobile networks.
Reset Gear Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data and downloaded apps. Default apps are not deleted. ►►On the Settings screen, tap Reset Gear. Note: If you want to connect the Gear to a newly purchased smartphone or to another smartphone for the first time, reset the Gear. Resetting the Gear will remove the data from the memory. After the reset, you can connect the Gear to a different smartphone. Gear Info View the Gear’s information. ►►On the Settings screen, tap Gear info.
Samsung Gear App Samsung Gear Connection Modes and Samsung Gear The Samsung Gear app allows you to connect to a smartphone and customize your Gear’s settings and apps. Connected via Bluetooth ►►On the apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. While in Bluetooth connection mode, the Gear S will receive notifications and calls from the connected smartphone, calls and SMS messages to the Gear S phone number, and you can use all of the Gear S and Samsung Gear app functions.
Connected Remotely Configuring Gear Settings When connected remotely, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, but is still connected to the smartphone via the mobile network. Access information about the Gear and update Gear software. While connected remotely, the Gear S will receive notifications and calls from the smartphone, calls and SMS messages to the Gear S phone number, and have limited access to Samsung Gear app functions.
Edit the Gear Home Screen Wallpapers Change the color of the Gear’s Home screen. Or, set an image or photo stored in the smartphone as wallpaper. ►►On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Home screen styler > Wallpapers and select a wallpaper for the Home screen. Clock You can change the type of clock to be displayed on the Clock screen. ►►On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Home screen styler > Clock and select a desired clock type.
Apps and Settings S Health • Access S Health information. ►►On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > S Health. • • Notifications Notifications help you stay up-to-date with a variety of events, such as missed calls or new messages, received on the Gear and on the smartphone. You can configure notification settings. ►►On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Notifications, tap the Notifications switch to activate it, and then tap items.
Samsung Gear Apps Viewing the Location of the Gear You can download apps for your Gear from Samsung Gear Apps. After you download apps with Samsung Gear, they are sent to your Gear automatically. 2. Tap Share location. 1. Tap > Enable Share location. 3. When the legal notice window appears, tap I Agree and tap OK. 1. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Samsung Gear Apps. 4. Tap the Back key to return to the previous screen. 2. Browse by category and select an app to download it.
• Settings Double Pressing the Power/Home Key Mute/pause: Set the Gear to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback by covering the screen with your palm. Use Remote Connection Set actions to be performed when you press the Gear’s Power/Home key twice. Set the Gear to remotely connect to the smartphone when a Bluetooth connection between the devices is not available. Refer to Remote Connection for more information.
Share Location Forwarding Calls to Gear S Set the Gear to share its location information with your smartphone. If you turn on Call forwarding, when Gear S is disconnected from your smartphone, calls to the smartphone are automatically forwarded to the Gear S. You can turn on Call forwarding when you pair your Gear S with a smartphone, in the Gear S Settings, or in Settings of the Samsung Gear app on the smartphone.
Call forwarding continues until your Gear S and smartphone are connected again, via Bluetooth or remote connection. Note: Depending on your service provider, call forwarding may require a separate subscription, and may result in additional charges. Turn Call Forwarding On or Off from Samsung Gear App ►►On smartphone: On the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Call forwarding, and then tap Turn on. Note: You can also control call forwarding from the Gear S call settings.
Auto Lock Edit Text Templates Use the Gear to lock your smartphone when the smartphone is disconnected from your Gear. Edit or add templates used for replying to messages. When your smartphone can’t detect the Gear, the pattern lock activates automatically on the smartphone. 1. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Edit text templates. When your smartphone detects your Gear again, the pattern lock is deactivated. 2. Select a template to edit. To add more templates, tap .
Manage Applications Backup and Restore You can edit settings for Gear S apps that offer settings. Back up settings you’ve configured for Gear, or restore information from a previous back-up. ►►On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Manage applications, and then tap to configure settings. ►►On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Backup and restore > Back up data or Restore data.
About View the Gear’s information. ►►On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > About. • Unknown sources: Set the Gear to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources. • Security update: Set the Gear to check and download security updates. • Open source license: View open licence information. Samsung Gear Version View version information of the Samsung Gear app. ►►On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Application version.
