SM-R150 User Manual
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Table of Contents Device Layout Samsung Gear 2 6 8 11 32 14 15 15 Battery Indicator light identification Wear the earbuds Connect the earbuds to a mobile device Use the earbuds without a mobile device Couple the two earbuds Set the main earbud Gear IconX Manager 36 Use the Earbuds 16 20 23 25 28 29 30 31 Install Samsung Gear Use the touchpad Transfer music files to the earbuds Listen to music Record exercise information Measure your heart rate Use call features Use ambient sound mode Turn off and r
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 1
Device Layout If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur on the earbuds. Clean the charging contacts and earbuds before storing the earbuds in the charging case. Battery Charge the battery Fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods. The earbuds will power on while charging. When the battery is completely discharged, it needs at least 20 minutes to turn on.
Device Layout 1 2 Push the Cover open button to open the charging case. Check the direction of each earbud and insert them into the left and right slots of the charging case. L R 3 4 Close the charging case. Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter (sold separately), and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multi-purpose 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.
Device Layout 5 Plug the USB power adapter into an electric socket. • The batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are charged simultaneously. 6 After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the charger. First, unplug the charger from the charging case, and then unplug it from the electric socket. • Turn off the earbuds if you do not intend to use them for an extended period. Refer to Turn off and restart the earbuds for more information.
Device Layout Check the battery level Check using voice guide When the battery level drops below 10%, a voice guide will inform you of the battery level. Send your exercise information to your mobile device before the battery discharges completely. View the battery level from the connected mobile device 1 2 Connect the earbuds to your mobile device, and open the Apps screen of the mobile device. Tap Samsung Gear > Info, to view the battery status of each earbud.
Device Layout Indicator light identification The indicator lights inform you of your earbuds’ charging status. Two 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 indicator light next to the charging case’s multipurpose jack indicates the charging status of the case itself.
Device Layout Charging case indicator light Charging case indicator light Color Status Continuously on red Continuously on green Flashes red (rapid pace) Flashes red (slow pace) Charging Fully charged Charging blocked due to abnormal temperature. The battery is low. • If power is lost, the indicator lights will flash red for about 30 seconds and turn off. • If the indicator lights do not work as described, disconnect the charger from the charging case and reconnect it.
Device Layout Wear the earbuds Attach 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 touch the Heart Rate Sensor with your finger when handling or while in use for measuring heart rate, as this may affect accuracy of the device reading. • Do not put the earbuds in your ears without earbud tips. Doing so may cause injury. • Do not pull the earbud tip excessively. The earbud tip may tear.
Device Layout Attach a wing tip to the earbud 1 2 3 Select the wing tip that fits your ear. Select the wing tip 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 wing tips. Doing so may cause injury. • Do not pull the wingtip excessively. The wingtip may tear.
Device Layout Wear 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 insert them into your ears with the wingtip facing upwards until they sit comfortably in your ears. Do not touch the heart rate sensor while you are putting an earbud in your ear. If the heart rate sensor comes into contact with your skin before wearing the earbud, it may not function properly.
Device Layout The accuracy of the information and data provided by this device and its related software, including heart rate readings, may be affected by factors such as environmental conditions, skin condition, specific activity performed while wearing the device, settings of the device, user configuration/user-provided information, placement of the sensor on the ears, and other end-user interactions. Please refer to the user manual for more information on proper wear and use, or see samsung.
Device Layout Connect through 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.
Device Layout 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 through cables. • To avoid problems when connecting your earbuds to another device, place the devices close to each other.
Device Layout Disconnect devices Remove the earbuds from your ears to end the current connection. To manually disconnect the earbuds from your mobile device: X Insert the earbuds into your ears, open the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear > More > Disconnect. Reconnect devices Once the earbuds are paired with your mobile device, they will automatically attempt to connect to the mobile device whenever you insert them into your ears.
Device Layout Couple 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 Set 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.
Use the Earbuds Use the touchpad • To avoid hurting your ears, do not apply excessive pressure to the touchpad with your fingertips. • To avoid damaging the touchpad, do not tap it with anything sharp. The direction in which you wear the earbuds will affect the direction of your drag on the touchpad. Wear the earbuds correctly. Refer to Wear the earbuds for more information. Tap Tap the touchpad with your finger to play or pause music.
Use the Earbuds Double-tap Double-tap the touchpad to skip to the next song during music playback, or to answer or end a call. During a call, double-tap the touchpad to answer a second call or to switch between the current call and the held call. Tap three times Tap the touchpad three times to skip to the previous song during music playback.
Use the Earbuds Touch and hold Touch and hold the touchpad for more than two seconds to hear the readout menus, reject a call, or turn off the microphone during a call. When you have a call placed on hold, touch and hold the touchpad for more than two seconds to end the current call and retrieve the held call. After accessing the readout menus, release the touchpad when you hear a desired menu to select it. Drag Drag your finger upwards or downwards on the touchpad to adjust the volume.
Use the Earbuds Tap gestures Tap gesture Music Call Single tap – Pause or resume playback. Double tap Double tap Skip to the next song. Answer or end a call. Place the current call on hold. Switch between the current call and the held call. Triple tap – Skip to the previous song. Touch and hold Reject a call. Turn off the microphone. Retrieve the held call. Hear the readout menu option. Swipe up/down – Adjust the volume.
Use the Earbuds Transfer music files to the earbuds Transfer music files from your mobile device Transfer music files from your mobile device to your earbuds through the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device. • Transferring music may not be available depending on the mobile device. • Music files which are not transferred through the Samsung Gear app may not be played. • The earbuds support the MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA (WMA v9) file formats. • Music files in the playlist are sorted alphabetically.
Use 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, the Samsung Gear app will not recognize 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 USB connector USB cable • You must plug the USB connector into your mobile device.
Use the Earbuds Transfer music files from your computer Transfer music files from your computer to the earbuds using the earbuds as a removable disk for data transfer. • Music files which are not transferred through the Gear IconX Manager program may not be played. • The same music files may not be saved in both earbuds when you transfer the music files manually without using the Gear IconX Manager. If the music files in each earbud are different, they may not play.
Use the Earbuds Listen to music Play 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. Pause or resume playback Tap the touchpad to pause or resume playback. Skip to the next song Double-tap the touchpad to skip to the next song during playback. Skip to the previous song Tap the touchpad three times to skip to the previous song during playback.
Use the Earbuds Play music files saved in your mobile device Listen to music saved in your mobile device by connecting the earbuds to the mobile device. You can stream music played from the connected mobile device without saving music files in the earbuds. 1 2 3 On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear. Tap Settings > Music > Play music from, and then tap Phone to activate the feature. Launch a music player app and play music.
Use the Earbuds Record exercise information Start a workout Record and save exercise information, such as the activity duration, your heart rate, and the number of calories burned, without connecting the earbuds to your mobile device. 1 Insert earbuds into your ears. • You will hear a sound informing that you are wearing the earbuds. 2 3 Touch and hold the touchpad and release it when you hear “Start workout”. You will hear four beeps, followed by “Workout started”.
Use the Earbuds The earbuds can recognize and save information only for walking and running. The voice guide will give you the following types of information during or after your workout: · · · · · · Type of workout Total duration Total distance Average speed Burnt calories Average heart rate Start a workout with the earbuds connected to your mobile device When you work out with the earbuds connected to your mobile device, you can do various types of workouts.
Use the Earbuds 4 When you have finished your workout, tap Pause > Stop on the activity tracker. The earbuds will stop recording exercise information and the workout result is displayed. The profile and the distance unit set in the S Health app will be used for 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.
Use the Earbuds Measure your heart rate Register the earbuds as a heart rate monitor (HRM) accessory on your mobile device’s S Health app and other compatible apps to measure and record your heart rate. • 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.
Use the Earbuds • Do not talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while taking heart rate measurements. Doing so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately. • Because the heart rate sensor uses light to approximate heart rate, its accuracy may vary due to physical factors that affect light absorption and reflection, such as blood circulation/blood pressure, skin condition and location and concentration of blood vessels.
Use the Earbuds Answer 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: X Double-tap the touchpad. To place the current call on hold and answer the second call: X Double-tap the touchpad. To switch between the current call and the held call: X Touch and hold the touchpad. To turn off the microphone: X Touch and hold the touchpad to turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
Use the Earbuds Turn off and restart 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 Follow the same procedure for the other earbud to turn it off.
Samsung Gear Samsung Gear Install Samsung Gear 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 customize your earbud settings. X 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 Connect the earbuds to a mobile device for more information. Some features may not be available depending on the type of connected mobile device.
Samsung Gear View earbud status View and customize the status of the earbuds connected to your mobile device. X On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear > Info. • Earbuds: View the connection status and the remaining battery level of the earbuds. You can also set one of the earbuds as the main earbud. • Gear volume: Check and adjust the earbud volume. • Exercise: View your exercise information detected by the earbuds.
Samsung Gear Customize settings Customize the settings of the earbuds connected to your mobile device. X 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 Transfer music files to the earbuds for more information. • Shuffle: Turn shuffle on or off. • Music control feedback: Select a feedback sound type when you touch the touchpad to control music playback.
Samsung Gear Ambient sound Activate ambient sound mode to hear your surroundings while using the earbuds. In ambient sound mode, you can quickly detect any potentially dangerous situations even while listening to music. Read out menu options Set the readout menu options you will hear during a workout. 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.
Gear IconX Manager Gear IconX Manager To connect the earbuds to a computer, you must install Gear IconX Manager on your computer. You can customize your earbud settings with Gear IconX Manager. If you replace an earbud, place the new earbuds in the charging case and connect the case to your computer. Then, use Gear IconX Manager to pair the two earbuds. Install Gear IconX Manager 1 2 Insert the earbuds into the charging case and connect the case to your computer. Tap Gear IconX > More.
Gear IconX Manager Device settings Set an earbud as the main earbud to be used for answering calls and recording exercise information. The right earbud is preset as the main earbud. About PC software View the Gear IconX Manager’s version information. If necessary, tap Update to update Gear IconX Manager to the latest version. Balance earbud data Tap Balance earbud data to store the music in both earbuds automatically when you manually transfer the music files to your mobile device.
