WEARABLE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
Table of Contents Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Learn About Your Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Use Your Gear in the Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Water and Dust Resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercise Tracker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Find My Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Floors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control remotely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Gear Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Features Learn about your device’s special features.
Use Your Gear in the Water Use Water lock mode when you exercise in the water. For more information, see “Water Lock Mode” on page 21. Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated 5ATM, and passed military specification (MIL‑STD‑810G) testing. For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 70.
Getting Started Learn about your device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time.
Assemble Your Device Charge the Battery This section helps you to assemble your device. Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. Wireless Charger Warning: Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device. Placing objects, such as magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, next to the device or charger may cause damage from the charger or device’s magnetic field. The battery comes partially charged.
While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation. 1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet. 2. Place the device onto the charger dock. The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes too hot. If the device heats up while charging the battery: 1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps. 2.
Wear the Gear Strap Tips and Precautions • Wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above your wrist as shown below. Do not fasten the Gear too tightly. • 1. Open the buckle and place the strap around your wrist. • 2. Fit the strap to your wrist, insert the pin into an adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to close it. Warning: If you feel discomfort while using the device, stop using it. If your device becomes hot, please remove it until it cools.
Replace the Strap To replace the strap: Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with a new one. 1. Insert the holder of the new strap into the grooves on the device’s body. To remove the strap: 2. Push the strap into the device’s body until it clicks into place. 1. Push the button where the device’s body and strap meet. 2. While pushing the button, pull the strap up and remove it.
Start Using Your Device Lock or Unlock Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Turn Your Device On or Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. Your Gear locks when you remove it from your wrist or when the screen times out while you are wearing it. To turn the device on: The default Screen lock on your device is None. To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 60.
Set Up Your Device Samsung Gear App Use the Set Up Wizard To connect your Gear to a smartphone, install the Samsung Gear app on the smartphone. When you turn on the Gear for the first time or reset it, a Welcome screen is displayed. Download and Install Samsung Gear Follow the prompts to learn about your device’s features. You can download the Samsung Gear app from Galaxy Apps, Google Play™ store, and the Apps Store. Compatible with select devices using Android 4.4 and later or iOS 9.
Connect the Gear to a Smartphone Connect the Gear to a New Smartphone When you connect the Gear to another smartphone, the Gear automatically resets and all data is removed from its memory. Make sure you back up any important data stored on your Gear. 1. Turn on the Gear. 2. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. • If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to the latest version. 1. Back up your Gear’s data on your smartphone as follows: • 3.
Remote Connection Connect a New Gear Set the Gear to remotely connect to the smartphone when a Bluetooth connection between the devices is not available. With this connection, you can still receive notifications from your smartphone. If you are currently using another Gear, you can disconnect it from the smartphone and connect a new one. To enable or disable this feature: 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. 1.
Disconnect Auto Switch Device If you have connected two or more wearable devices to your smartphone, they are remembered in the Samsung Gear app. If a connected wearable device is disconnected, the Samsung Gear app searches for another remembered wearable device and connects to it. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. 2. Tap More options > Disconnect, and then confirm when prompted. The Gear disconnects from your smartphone. 3. Tap More options > Connect to reconnect the Gear. 1.
Learn About Your Device Learn some of the key features of your device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device.
Front View Touchscreen Back button Power/Home button Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
• Back button -- Press to return to the previous screen. -- Press to pause a workout while tracking your exercise. • Power/Home button -- Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off. -- Press to turn on the screen. -- Press and hold for more than seven seconds to restart the Gear. -- 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 View Heart rate sensor Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Navigation Touch and Hold Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. • Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. • Touchscreen Navigation Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it.
Status Panel Indicator icons Gear's status Brightness Do not disturb Water lock mode Music Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
To open the Status panel: Adjust the Brightness ►► On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. You can adjust the Gear’s display brightness to suit the environment. Status Bar ►► On the status panel, tap the level. Indicator icons display at the top of the screen in the Status bar. Do Not Disturb Mode You can set the Gear not to vibrate and turn off the screen when a notification, except for alarms, is received.
Water Lock Mode You can use Water lock mode to exercise in the water. The touchscreen, the wake-up gesture feature, and watch always on feature will turn off. To enable Water lock mode: ►► On the status panel, tap then tap On. Water lock mode, and To exit Water lock mode: ►► Press and hold the Home button. Play Music You can play music saved on the Gear or smartphone. For more information, see "Music Player" on page 39. ►► On the status panel, tap Music Player app.
Customize Your Watch and Widget Screens Change the Watch Face 1. Touch and hold the Watch screen, and then swipe left or right to view available watch faces. The Watch screen is the starting point for the Gear screen. Swipe left or right to view notifications and widgets. • You can add more watch faces by swiping to the last screen and tapping Get more watch faces. 2. Tap the watch face to select it. • You can customize the watch face by tapping Stylize.
Suggested Watch Faces Move Widgets View recommended watch faces available to download. ►► Touch and hold a widget and then drag it to the desired location. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Info tab. Remove Widgets 2. Tap View more watch faces to see options. ►► Touch and hold a widget, and then tap Widgets You can add widgets to the Home screens. Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to provide information and convenient access.
Notifications Answer and Reject Calls Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your smartphone. You can use your Gear device to answer calls on your smartphone, reject calls, and send decline messages. When you receive a notification, information about the notification, such as its type, is displayed on the screen while the Gear is vibrating. Answer a Call To answer an incoming call: ►► Tap a notification to view details. ►► Drag Answer down.
Edit Decline Messages Edit Quick Messages You can customize decline messages. You can edit quick messages. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Quick messages. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Quick messages. 2. Tap Call-decline messages. 2. Tap Quick responses. • • • • • • To edit a message, select it and edit the text. To create additional templates, tap Add. To delete or rearrange messages, tap Edit.
Clear All Notifications Send SOS Requests In an emergency situation, quickly press the Gear’s Home button three times. The device sends messages to your emergency contacts. The first time you enable this feature you will be prompted to designate your emergency contacts. To clear all notifications: 1. From the Watch screen, swipe right to view the list of notifications. 2. Swipe to the bottom of the Notifications screen, and then tap Clear all. The messages include your location information.
• Notification Settings Change settings for the notification feature. • 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Notifications. 2. Tap On/Off to activate it, and then tap to select items: • • • • Manage notifications: Select apps on the smartphone to send notifications to the Gear. Show only while wearing Gear: Show notifications on your Gear only while it is being worn.
Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed and uninstall or disable apps.
Use Apps Move Apps On the Gear: The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. ►► From the Apps screen, touch and hold an app, and then drag it to the desired location. Access Apps From your Smartphone: The Apps screen displays icons for all apps. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Apps. 1. From the Watch screen, press the Power button to go to the Apps screen. 2. Tap 2.
Install Apps Uninstall Apps You can purchase and download apps specially designed for the Gear. To use this feature, your Gear and smartphone must be connected. Remove apps that you have installed. To uninstall apps from your Gear: 1. On the Apps screen, touch and hold an app. Uninstall is displayed on apps that you can uninstall. To download apps for your Gear from your smartphone in the Samsung Gear app: 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Samsung Galaxy Apps.
24-Hour Activity Log • Your Gear can monitor and record your activities during the day and encourage you to stay healthy. • 1. From the Apps screen, tap the following items: • • 24-hour Log, to view • Apps Sleep: Indicates the time you spend sleeping. Health Nudges Calories burned: Indicates the number of calories burned today while wearing the Gear. Allow the Gear to send you notifications when you reach your exercise targets or to encourage you to stay active.
Caffeine Tracker Record and track how many cups of caffeinated beverages you drink each day. 1. From the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap • • Caffeine. Add when you drink a caffeinated beverage. If you accidentally added an incorrect value, tap Remove. Below you can view a graph of your records. Scroll down to view records by day. To set a daily target: 1. From the Apps screen, tap Caffeine. 2. Tap Set limit. 3. Tap Set limit to enable this feature. 4. Tap Daily limit. 5. Tap Up or 6. Tap OK.
Exercise Tracker • Record your exercise information and calories burned using Samsung Health™. • • When your Gear and smartphone are connected, this feature uses your smartphone’s location information. • Exercise. 2. Tap Activity type and select the type of exercise you want to monitor. For some types of exercise, view the instructions on the screen, and then tap OK. • • • Apps View log: View your workout log. Help: Display help information. 3. Tap Start to begin monitoring your exercise.
Samsung Health 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 using/wearing the device, settings of the device, user configuration/user-provided information, placement of the sensor on the body, and other end-user interactions. For more information on proper wear and use, visit samsung.com/us/heartratesensor.
Workout Detection Before beginning your exercise regimen check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as: • • • • • • Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity; If you work out for more than 10 minutes, you can receive encouragement after exercise, and also you can measure your heart rate automatically when the Gear detects your workout. Dizziness or loss of consciousness; 1.
Find My Phone Find Your Gear You can also locate your Gear by making it light up and make sounds from the Samsung Gear app. If you misplace your smartphone, the Gear can help you find it. 1. From the Apps screen, tap 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Find My Gear. Find My Phone. 2. Select an option: • • 2. Tap • Tap Start, and the smartphone emits sounds, vibrates, and turns on the screen. The Gear vibrates and the screen turns on. 3.
Floors Heart Rate Tracker Record and track the number of floors you walk up. Measure and record your heart rate. Take heart rate measurements when you are seated and relaxed. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Floors. Warning: Do not look directly at the heart rate sensor’s lights. Doing so may impair your vision. 2. To view weekly records, swipe up or down on the screen. For best results when measuring your heart rate: To set your target steps: • 1. Tap Set target and open the settings screen. 2.
View Previous Records Track Your Heart Rate Automatically The Gear can automatically measure and track your heart rate. To view your Heart rate records: 1. From the Apps screen, tap To activate or deactivate this feature: 1. From the Apps screen, tap Auto HR. 2. From the Heart rate app, scroll down on the heart rate measurement screen. Heart rate > – or – From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Auto HR. 2.
Music Player Volume More options Play/Pause Restart the current file or skip to the previous file Skip to the next file. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Play Music On Your Smartphone Import Music When you select a smartphone to play music from, you can control playback of the music with your Gear. The music plays on your smartphone. Import music saved in your smartphone to your Gear. 1. From the Apps screen, tap 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Send music to Gear. Music Player. 2. Tap Music from phone to make the music come from your smartphone. 2. Tap Select tracks. 3. Select files and tap Done. 3.
Playing Music On the Gear 5. Tap Music library and drag it up from the bottom of the screen to open the library screen. You can play music on the Gear. To listen to music saved in your Gear, you must connect a Bluetooth headset. 1. From the Apps screen, tap • Music Player. 2. Tap Music from Gear to make the music come from your Gear. 3. Tap • • • Shuffle: Enable or disable shuffle. Repeat: Tap to repeat all songs, tap again to repeat once, and tap again to turn off repeat.
Schedule 3. Tap Start swim to start recording your swimming exercise. Water lock mode activates automatically and the distance, your pace, and the duration are measured. View the events and schedules saved on the Calendar app on your smartphone. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Schedule. 4. Press the Back button, and then press and hold the Power button to exit Water lock mode. 2. Swipe to view your schedule. 5. Tap the Back button to pause the workout.
Steps Tracker Speedo On Settings You can customize the units of measurement, watch position, and reset your data. 1. From the Apps screen, tap The Gear counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance traveled. Speedo On. 1. From the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap Settings and tap an option to customize. 2. To view weekly records, swipe up or down on the screen. View Your Swim Log To set your target steps: You can customize the units of measurement, watch position, and reset your data.
Stopwatch Timer Use this application to measure intervals of time. Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds). 1. From the Apps screen, tap Stopwatch. 1. From the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap Start to time an event. • 2. Tap Set to set the duration, and then tap OK. Tap Lap to record lap times while timing an event. 3. Tap Start to begin timing. • • • 3. Tap Stop to stop timing. • • Tap Resume to restart the timing.
Together View Challenges on Your Gear View your challenges and rank on the Steps leaderboard. Share your step count and start competitions with your friends registered as Samsung Health contacts on your smartphone. ►► From the Apps screen, tap • Steps Leaderboard Add challenges through Samsung Health on your smartphone. 1. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab. 2. Tap Samsung Health > Together tab. Here you can add friends and challenges. Apps 45 Together.
Water Tracker Weather Record and track how many glasses of water you drink. View weather information on the Gear for the current location set on the smartphone when the smartphone is connected. 1. From the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap • • Water. Add when you drink a glass of water. 1. From the Apps screen, tap If you accidentally added an incorrect value, tap Remove. 2. Check the current day’s weather information. • Below you can view a graph of your records. Scroll down to view records by day.
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, sounds, display, security, and more.
How to Use Settings Access Settings You can personalize your device by configuring various setting options. To access Settings: ►► From the Apps screen, tap Settings Settings.
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
Bluetooth Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Use Bluetooth to connect the Gear to a smartphone and a headset (not included). This feature is available when the Gear is not connected to the smartphone through Bluetooth. 1. From the Apps screen, tap 1. From the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth. • • Settings. Bluetooth: Turn the Bluetooth feature on or off. 3. Tap Wi-Fi networks > Scan.
Location Sync Wi-Fi Profiles Set the device to sync the list of saved Wi-Fi networks with your Gear. Some apps may require location services to be turned on for full functionality. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab. 1. From the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap Connections > Location. 2. Tap Gear connection > Sync Wi-Fi profiles. 3. Tap GPS, and then tap Alerts Receive alerts when disconnected from Bluetooth. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2.
Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
Vibrations Set your vibration preferences for the device. Vibration Intensity Configure the vibration intensity. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Vibration. 3. Tap Vibration to enable or disable vibrate mode. 4. Tap Long buzz to increase the duration of the vibration.
Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.
Style Outdoor Mode Maximum brightness will last for 5 minutes in outdoor mode. Change the style settings. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Settings. 1. From the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap Display, and select an option: • • • • 2. Tap Display, and then tap Brightness. Watch faces: Select a watch type. 3. Tap Brightness or set the maximum brightness level to enter Outdoor mode. Watch always on: Set the Gear to display a watch when the screen is turned off.
Device Maintenance Get an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
Gear Status • Access information about the Gear. • Samsung account: View the Samsung account that is tied to your Gear. Device name: Change the Gear’s name. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > About Gear. Power Saving Mode 2. Tap the icons at the top of the screen to view Battery, Storage, and RAM information. Activate power saving mode to save battery power by limiting the Gear’s functions. 3.
To enable Power saving mode: 1. From the Apps screen, tap Power saving. Settings > – or – Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power saving. 2. Tap On. To disable Power saving mode: ►► From the Home screen, tap Off, and then tap Off.
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock Reactivation Lock Set the Gear to use the screen lock feature when you are not wearing it. Set the Gear to require your Samsung account information after being reset. If your device is lost or stolen, this prevents others from reactivating it. It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. 1. From the Apps screen, tap You must be signed in to your Samsung account to enable this feature. Settings. 1.
Control remotely Control your Gear remotely while both your smartphone and Gear are connected to a network, or Bluetooth. You must be signed in to your Samsung account to enable this feature. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Find My Gear. 2. Tap Control remotely and tap On/Off to enable. 3. Tap an option: • • • Locate Gear: Use your smartphone to scan for the Gear’s location. Lock Gear: Remotely lock the Gear to prevent unauthorized access.
Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
Device Profile Change the Gear’s button and motion settings. Enter your profile information, such as your gender, height, and weight. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Settings. 1. From the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap Device and select an option: • • • • 2. Tap Profile and configure your profile settings. Double press Home key: Select an action to perform. Gear Info Wake-up gesture: Set the Gear to turn on the screen when you raise your wrist. View the Gear’s information. 1.
• • Connect to New Phone Reset Gear: Reset settings to their factory default values and delete all data. Connect your Gear to a new smartphone. The Gear can connect to another smartphone after performing a reset to delete data except media files and personal data. Debugging: Activate or deactivate USB debugging mode when developing apps for the Gear. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Connect to new phone. Note: This feature is available when the Gear is connected to a smartphone.
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Legal Information End User License Agreement for Software (EULA) The End User License Agreement (EULA) for this device is found in the Gear Manager application, which is required for operation of your device. You may also access this EULA at: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA-GEAR Important legal information can be accessed in writing at: samsung.com READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited to the: You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property.
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• • This device is rated 5ATM. Your device is water resistant up to 50 meters per ISO standard 22810:2010. Not intended for scuba diving. Avoid excessive, sudden temperature changes, and high velocity activities. Falls and shocks may breach integrity. After use in sea water, rinse in fresh water and dry device. Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation. It is important that all compartments are closed tightly.
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