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About this manual You can use the Gear Live as a companion device to Android™ mobile devices with Android version 4.3 or higher. This user manual is specially designed to explain apps and features that are available when the Gear Live is connected to a mobile device. • Please read this manual before using the Gear Live to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the Gear Live’s default settings. • Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
About this manual Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information Copyright Copyright © 2015 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws.
Table of Contents Getting started 6 6 7 8 10 13 14 17 18 19 32 33 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 About Gear Live Package contents Device layout Button Charging the battery Wearing the Gear Replacing the strap Turning the Gear on and off Notices for using Bluetooth Connecting the Gear to a mobile device Using health management features 37 40 41 Basics 22 24 28 28 28 29 Using the touch screen Using the Home screen Switching to standby mode Adjusting the brightness of the display Changing the clock type Upgrading t
Table of Contents Android Wear 45 45 46 46 46 47 Launching Android Wear Disconnecting the Gear Connecting a new Gear Configuring the Gear settings Installing Gear apps Using additional options Troubleshooting Safety Information 52 53 54 55 Maintaining water and dust resistance Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Correct disposal of batteries in this product Disclaimer 5
Getting started About Gear Live When you connect the Gear Live (also referred to as Gear) to your mobile device, you can use voice commands to access the Gear’s various features. Connect the Gear to your mobile device to monitor your health and use the Gear’s features more conveniently. You can also view Google Now information when you need it most. To connect your Gear to a mobile device, install the Android Wear app on the mobile device. Download the Android Wear app from Play Store.
Getting started Device layout Gear Touch screen Charging terminals Microphone Power button Heart rate sensor • Humidity and liquids may damage your Gear. Keep your Gear dry. • Ensure that the strap is kept clean. Contact with contaminants, such as dust and dye, can cause stains on the strap that may not be fully removed. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. • Do not allow water to contact the touch screen.
Getting started Charging dock Charging terminals Multipurpose jack Button Button Function • Press and hold to turn the Gear on. • Press to switch to standby mode while using the Gear. Power • Press to open the Home screen from standby mode. • Press and hold to launch Settings while using the Gear. • Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the Gear.
Getting started Maintaining water and dust resistance The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and to maintain the water- and dust-resistant performance of the device. • Do not immerse the device in water deeper than 1 m and keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes. • Do not expose the device to water moving with force, such as water running from a tap, ocean waves, or waterfalls.
Getting started Charging the battery Charge the battery before using the Gear for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the Gear by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the Gear. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty. • If the battery is completely discharged, the Gear cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected.
Getting started 2 3 Place the Gear on the charging dock with the charging terminals facing each other. Plug the small end of the charger cable into the multipurpose jack of the charging dock. Then, plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket.
Getting started 4 After fully charging, disconnect the Gear from the charging dock. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the Gear. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. • While charging, some features are not available. • If the Gear receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the Gear. • While charging, the Gear may heat up.
Getting started About using the battery • Battery operating time is affected by device usage patterns and the condition of the battery. • The battery is a consumable item. Battery life can be reduced when multiple apps or features are running simultaneously. Also, even if the device is not being used, battery life may be reduced. • The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time. Wearing the Gear 1 Release the pin from the strap. Do not bend the strap excessively.
Getting started 2 Place the strap around your wrist, fit the strap to your wrist, and then fasten it with the pin. Pin To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Gear, wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above the wrist. Refer to Wearing the Gear for details. Replacing the strap Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with a new one. 1 Slide the latch on the strap as shown in the image below.
Getting started 2 Detach the end of the strap from the Gear. 3 On the new strap, insert one side of the pin into the recess at the side of the Gear.
Getting started 4 Slide the latch on the strap inwards. Then, insert the pin into the recess at the other side of the Gear. 2 1 If you are fitting a strap that is not manufactured by Samsung, refer to the image below. Insert one end of the pin into a recess and press the other end of the pin inwards. Press the pin inwards using your finger or a tool, such as a small flat-tip screwdriver. Then, while pressing the pin inwards move the strap into position between the device’s recesses.
Getting started Turning the Gear on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the Gear. When the Gear turns on, select a language, and follow the on-screen instructions to download the Android Wear app. You can use the Gear only after the Android Wear app is installed on the mobile device. Refer to Connecting the Gear to a mobile device for details.
Getting started Notices for using Bluetooth • To avoid problems when connecting your Gear to another mobile device, place the devices close to each other. • 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. • Ensure that there are no obstacles between your Gear and a connected mobile device, including human bodies, walls, corners, or fences.
Getting started Connecting the Gear to a mobile device Install the Android Wear app on the mobile device and connect the Gear to the device via Bluetooth. • The Gear is compatible with mobile devices running Android version 4.3 or higher. You cannot install the Android Wear app on mobile devices that do not support Gear syncing. Ensure that your mobile device is compatible with a Gear. • You cannot connect a mobile device to more than one Gear at the same time. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Gear Turn on the Gear.
Getting started 8 Mobile device Select the Gear model name that appeared in Step 3. 9 Mobile device When the Bluetooth pairing request window appears, tap OK. Gear When the connection window appears, tap 20 .
Getting started 10 Mobile device Tap Notification settings, tick Android Wear, and then follow the instructions to complete the connection. • When the devices are connected, the time and any peek cards that you have are displayed on the Gear’s Home screen. • You can change the Gear’s settings in the Android Wear app on the connected mobile device. • Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on the type of device and the device’s software version.
Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips. • The Gear may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.
Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold the Home screen for more than 2 seconds to change the clock type. Dragging Drag your finger inwards from the left edge of the screen to return to the Home or previous screen. Drag your finger downwards from the top edge of the Home screen to view the date and remaining battery power. When a peek card is available at the bottom of the Home screen, drag your finger upwards from the bottom of the screen to view details.
Basics Using the Home screen View the Gear’s Home screen when you connect it to the mobile device. The Home screen displays the clock, date, remaining battery power, and peek cards. You can also use a voice command to launch the voice recognition feature. Using the dropdown panel View the date and remaining battery power on the dropdown panel. You can also switch between mute mode and vibration mode.
Basics Viewing peek cards The Gear displays peek cards at the bottom of the Home screen that show Google Now information, notifications, events, and more. When you activate the Google Now feature on the connected mobile device, various information is displayed on the Gear. The Google Now information is displayed on peek cards to help you receive the information when you are most likely to need it. To view available peek card details, drag your finger upwards from the bottom edge of the Home screen.
Basics Accessing menus Use one of the following methods to access the Gear’s menus: • Voice commands: On the Home screen, say “OK Google.” When the voice recognition screen appears, say a predefined voice command to access specific menus. • Screen tap: Tap the Home screen to launch the voice recognition feature. When the voice recognition screen appears, tap the screen to switch to the Menu screen, and then select a menu from the menus list.
Basics The following menus are available on the Gear: • Take a note: Create a note using the voice recognition feature. • Remind me: Set a reminder using the voice recognition feature. • Show me my steps: View a log of your daily steps. • Show me my heart rate: Measure and record your heart rate. • Send a text: Send a message using the voice recognition feature. • Email: Send an email using the voice recognition feature. • Agenda: View scheduled events on the connected mobile device.
Basics Switching to standby mode Switch the Gear to standby mode when you are not using it. Pressing the Power button or covering the screen with your hand while using the Gear puts the Gear into standby mode and displays the dimmed clock screen. The Gear will automatically switch to standby mode if it is not used for a specified period. To exit standby mode, press the Power button or tap the screen.
Basics Upgrading the Gear The Gear can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. Access Settings using a voice command on the voice recognition screen or use the screen tap method to open the Menu screen. On the Menu screen, tap Settings → About → System updates.
Useful features Viewing incoming calls You can view the connected mobile device’s incoming calls with the Gear. To reject an incoming call, drag your finger from the left edge of the screen. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag message. upwards, and then select a To answer an incoming call from the connected mobile device, drag your finger from right edge of the Gear’s screen. You cannot make calls from the Gear.
Useful features Making calls via the connected mobile device To call the sender of a received message, open the message peek card, scroll left to Call, and then tap Call. You cannot directly call numbers using the Gear. Sending messages To send messages, you must allow the Google services to use and save the contacts from the connected mobile device. On the connected mobile device, tap Google → → Settings → Accounts & privacy and tick Contact recognition.
Useful features Note Use this feature to create notes using the voice recognition feature. Notes are sent to the connected mobile device’s registered Google account via the Gmail service. If the Google Keep app is installed on the connected mobile device, notes are saved in the app. Composing notes Access the note feature using a voice command on the voice recognition screen or use the screen tap method to open the Menu screen. Tap Take a note on the Menu screen and speak to take a note.
Useful features Email Use this feature to view and reply to emails received on the connected mobile device via the Google Mail service. Viewing messages When a new message is received, a peek card appears on the Home screen. Drag the peek card upwards. To label the message as important, scroll left to Archive, and then tap Archive. To view the message on the connected mobile device, scroll left to Open on phone, and then tap Open on phone.
Useful features Agenda Use this feature to view the events scheduled on the connected mobile device. Access Agenda using a voice command on the voice recognition screen or use the screen tap method to open the Menu screen. Tap Agenda on the Menu screen. Reminder Use this feature to alert you to preset reminders. On the voice recognition screen, say the details of a reminder you want to be reminded of. For example, say “Remind me to go for a run at 7 a.m.
Useful features Timer Use this feature to use the Gear as a countdown timer. Access the timer feature using a voice command on the voice recognition screen or use the screen tap method to open the Menu screen. Tap Set a timer on the Menu screen. Scroll up or down and select the duration. The Gear vibrates when the timer goes off. To stop the timer, scroll right on the screen. Stopwatch Use this feature to measure the amount of elapsed time.
Useful features Start Use this feature to access Gear apps installed on the connected mobile device. Access Start using a voice command on the voice recognition screen or use the screen tap method to open the Menu screen. Tap Start on the Menu screen. Select an app to launch. The following apps are available on the Gear: • Compass: Find a direction. • Fit: Monitor your health. • Heart Rate: Measure your heart rate. • Stopwatch: Measure an elapsed time.
Using health management features Health management features Use the pedometer and heart rate measuring features to monitor and manage your health and physical condition. The pedometer and heart rate measuring features are intended for leisure, wellbeing and fitness purposes only and are not intended for medical use. Before using these features, read the instructions carefully. Consult a medical professional if you experience any health problems or need medical assistance.
Using health management features The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: • 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. • You are overweight or obese. • You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Using health management features • The accuracy of the heart rate sensor may be diminished depending on measurement conditions and surroundings. • Use the HR feature only for measuring your heart rate. • Do not look directly at the heart rate sensor’s lights. Doing so may impair your vision. Please make sure children do not look directly at the lights. • Cold ambient temperatures may affect your measurement; during winter or cold weather, keep yourself warm when checking your heart rate.
Using health management features Pedometer Use this feature to count the number of steps you have taken. You can also view your daily step log for the past week. The pedometer automatically starts counting your steps when the Gear is connected to a mobile device. Counting steps Access the pedometer feature using a voice command on the voice recognition screen or use the screen tap method to open the Menu screen. Tap Show me my steps on the Menu screen.
Using health management features Heart Rate Use this feature to measure and record your current heart rate. You can plan and adjust your exercise based on the recorded heart rate. • The device’s heart rate measuring feature should not be used for clinical or medical diagnosis. • For a more accurate heart rate measurement, measure your heart rate when your body is not moving.
Using health management features 4 Tap to begin measuring your heart rate. The icon blinks when heart rate measurement begins. The measurement will be taken by the Gear. Then, after a brief delay your current heart rate will be displayed on the screen. Scroll left on the screen to view the recent measurement log. • You can also use the Heart Rate or Fit app from Start to measure your heart rate. • Accessing this feature using a voice command will launch a predefined app.
Settings Configuring settings Use this feature to configure various settings for the Gear. Access Settings using a voice command on the voice recognition screen or use the screen tap method to open the Menu screen. On the Menu screen, tap Settings. Adjust brightness Use this option to adjust the brightness of the display. Tap Adjust brightness and select a brightness level. Always-on screen Use this option to set whether or not to turn off the screen when the Gear goes into standby mode.
Settings Power off Use this option to turn off the Gear. Tap Power off → . Restart Use this option to restart the Gear when it malfunctions. Tap Restart → . Reset device Use this option to reset the Gear. The Gear will reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data. Data saved in applications in the connected mobile device will not be deleted. Tap Reset device → .
Android Wear Launching Android Wear The Android Wear app allows you to connect to a mobile device and customize your Gear’s settings and features. You can also use it to access the connected mobile device’s features. On the connected mobile device’s Apps screen, tap Android Wear. Some features may not be available depending on the type of connected mobile device. Disconnect the Gear. Change the connection settings. Connection status Access additional options. Assign features to voice commands.
Android Wear Connecting a new Gear On the Android Wear screen, tap → Pair with a new wearable. Select the model name of a new Gear. The mobile device connects to a new Gear. The previously-used Gear and the mobile device are automatically disconnected. Configuring the Gear settings On the Android Wear screen, tap . • Mute app notifications: Add apps on the connected mobile device to the list. Notifications from the added apps will not send alerts to the Gear.
Android Wear Using additional options On the Android Wear screen, tap . • Pair with a new wearable: Search for other devices to pair with. • Demo cards: Select demo peek cards to display on the Gear. • Tutorial: View the tutorial about using the Gear. • Help & Feedback: View information about using the Gear and report your opinions for app development. • About: View information about the Android Wear app.
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Gear. Your Gear does not turn on When the battery is completely discharged, your Gear will not turn on. Charge the battery completely before turning on the Gear. The touch screen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly.
Troubleshooting Another Bluetooth device cannot locate your Gear • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your Gear. • Reset your Gear and try again. • 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. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Troubleshooting The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • When you expose the Gear to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced. • Battery consumption increases when you use some features. • The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time. Your Gear is hot to the touch When you use features that require more power or use features on your Gear for an extended period of time, your Gear may feel hot to the touch.
Safety Information To prevent injury, fire, or explosion, read and adhere to all safety information before using the device. Warning • Use manufacturer-approved batteries, chargers, accessories, and supplies. • Do not expose the device to physical impact or damage. • Prevent the charging terminals from contacting conductive elements, such as metal or liquids. • Do not store your device in very hot or very cold areas. It is recommended to use your device at temperatures from 5 °C to 35 °C.
Safety Information • If you experience skin problems after wearing this device, remove the device and consult a medical professional. – – Do not paint or put stickers on your device. Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation. – – If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the device, you may experience itching, eczema, or swelling of the skin. When this happens, stop using the device and consult your physician. • Allow only qualified personnel to service your device.
Safety Information Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if they cause damage or a defect to the device.
Safety Information substantially less than the level reported to Industry Canada. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, design and other factors. What is important to remember is that each device meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety. All devices must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety.
Safety Information Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal non-commercial use. You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorized by the content owner or service provider.
Some content may differ from your Gear depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (CA). 01/2015. Rev.1.
