SM-R730T User Manual
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Table of Contents Basics 2 Device layout 22 Using the bezel 6 Battery 25 Touchscreen 11 Wearing the Gear 29 Navigating the screen 13 Replacing the strap 31 Home screen 16 Turning the Gear on and off 41 Status panel 17 Connecting the Gear to a Smartphone 48 Setting the screen lock 20 Activating the device 49 Entering text 21 Remote connection 54 Screen capture 21 Turning the screen on and off 55 Updating the Gear viii
Applications 56 Messages 87 Bloomberg 58 Phone 87 CNN 61 S Health 88 Music Player 77 Nike+ Running 91 Samsung Milk Music 79 Schedule 91 Gallery 80 S Voice 95 Buddy 83 Weather 96 Email 84 Alarm 97 Find My Phone 85 Timer 98 Maps 86 Stopwatch 99 Voice Memo ix
Settings 102 Introduction 118 Power saving 102 Display 119 Gear info 103 Sound 105 Device 106 Call Samsung Gear App 107 Messages 120 Introduction 108 Connections 122 Watch faces 114 Screen lock 123 Notifications 115 Accessibility 124 Manage apps 116 Input 125 Send media x
6 App settings 126 Samsung Gear Apps 127 Settings 132 Find My Gear xi
Basics Instructional icons Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others. Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment. Notice: Notes, usage tips, or additional information.
Basics Device layout Gear S2 Front NFC antenna Touchscreen Back button Bezel Microphone (behind) Light sensor Home/Power button 2
Basics Back Heart rate sensor Speaker 3
Basics Buttons Button Function • Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off. • Press to turn on the screen. Home/Power • Press and hold for more than 7 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 • Press to return to the previous screen. Make sure the Gear’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it while charging.
Basics Wireless charger dock Wireless charging surface USB charger port LED indicator Make sure the Gear’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it while charging.
Basics Battery Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it sits unused for extended periods. Use only charging devices and batteries that are approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage. 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor. Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to the wireless charger dock.
Basics 2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket. 3 Place the Gear into the wireless charger dock. 4 After fully charging your Gear, disconnect it from the wireless charger dock. Unplug the charger from the wireless charger dock, and then unplug the charger from the electric socket.
Basics Checking the charging status When you connect the Gear and the wireless charger dock, the wireless charger dock’s LED indicator flashes certain colors to indicate the battery level. Color Charging status Red > Green > Yellow Standby mode Red Charging Green Fully charged Orange Connected to a low-power adaptor When a wireless charger dock error occurs, the LED indicator flashes red. Disconnect the Gear from the wireless charger dock and reconnect them.
Basics Reducing the battery consumption Your Gear provides various options that help you conserve battery power. • When you are not using the Gear, switch to sleep mode by covering the screen with your palm. • Activate power saving mode. • Close unnecessary apps. • Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use. • Decrease the screen brightness. • Deactivate the watch always on feature. • Deactivate the voice wake-up feature in S Voice™.
Basics Battery charging tips and precautions • If there are obstructions between the Gear and the wireless charger dock, the Gear may not charge properly. • Prevent the Gear and the wireless charger from coming into contact with sweat, liquids, or dust. • If the battery is completely discharged, the Gear cannot be turned on immediately after being connected to the charger. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the Gear.
Basics Wearing the Gear Putting on the Gear 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.
Basics If you feel discomfort while using the device, stop using it. If your device becomes hot, please remove it until it cools. 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. Strap tips and precautions • Be cautious when wearing the Gear. If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Gear too tightly, you may feel some discomfort.
Basics Replacing the strap Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with a new one. 1 Push the button where the Gear’s body and strap meet.
Basics 2 While pushing the button, pull the strap upward and remove it.
Basics 3 Insert the holder of new strap into the grooves on the Gear’s body. 4 Push the strap into the Gear’s body until it clicks into place.
Basics Turning the Gear on and off 1 Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the Gear. • When you turn on the Gear for the first time or reset it, a pop-up window displays. Follow the prompts to download and install the Samsung Gear app on your smartphone. 2 To turn off the Gear, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off.
Basics Connecting the Gear to a Smartphone You should connect your Gear to your smartphone once before using the Gear. To connect your Gear to a smartphone, install the Samsung Gear app on the smartphone. Launch Galaxy Apps or visit apps.samsung.com/gear from your smartphone to download it. For non-Samsung devices, download the Samsung Gear app from the Google Play store. Compatible with select devices using Android 4.4 and later or iOS 9.0 and later, with at least 1.5 GB RAM.
Basics When the devices are connected, a tutorial displays on the Gear’s screen. Follow the prompts to learn the Gear’s basic controls. • Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on your device and software version. • You cannot install the Samsung Gear app on smartphones that do not support Gear syncing. Ensure that your smartphone is compatible with a Gear. • Supported smartphones and features may vary depending on your region, service provider, and device manufacturer. Visit samsung.
Basics Connecting 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 Back up your Gear’s data on your smartphone. • On your smartphone, open the Apps screen and tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Back up and restore > Back up data. 2 End the connection between your Gear and smartphone. Refer to Disconnecting the Gear for more information.
Basics Activating the device Once you have connected your Gear to your smartphone, you will need to activate calling on your Gear. X After pairing, your Gear will attempt to make a call, follow the prompts to activate your Gear. If you experience any difficulty activating your device, contact your Service provider.
Basics Remote connection You can remotely connect the Gear to your smartphone when a Bluetooth connection is not available. With this connection, you can still receive notifications from your smartphone. This feature is automatically activated when you connect to your smartphone using Bluetooth for the first time. X If this feature is not turned on, on your smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Connection, and then tap the Use Remote connection switch.
Basics Using the bezel Rotate the bezel to easily control the Gear’s various functions. Scrolling through screens Rotate the bezel to view other screens. On the Watch screen, rotate the bezel left to view notifications.
Basics Selecting an item Rotate the bezel to highlight the item you want to select and then tap the item. When you rotate the bezel, the highlight indicator moves in the same direction.
Basics Adjusting the input value Rotate the bezel to adjust the volume or brightness.
Basics Touchscreen The Gear may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area. Tapping Tap with your finger to open an app, select a menu item, press a displayed button, or enter a character using the keyboard. 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 on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Basics Press and hold Press and hold the screen for two or more seconds to access the Edit mode or to view available options.
Basics Dragging To move an item, press and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Basics Swiping Swipe to the left or right to view other panels.
Basics Navigating the screen Switching between the Watch and Apps screen 1 On the Watch screen, press the Home button to open the Apps screen. 2 When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home button to return to the Watch screen.
Basics Returning to the previous screen X Press the Back button. You can also swipe down from the top edge of the screen.
Basics Home screen Introduction The Home screen can have multiple panels. The Watch screen is the starting point for the Home screen. Rotate the bezel to view items Watch and widgets. on the screen, such as notifications Notifications Widgets Quick access Available widgets, notifications, and their arrangement may vary depending on the software version.
Basics Notifications panel Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your smartphone. When you receive a notification, it displays at the top of the screen and disappears after a few seconds and the Gear vibrates. Viewing incoming notifications X Tap the notification screen. You can view the notification’s detail.
Basics Viewing other notifications 1 Tap the number at the bottom of the panel. • You can view other notifications received from the same app. 2 Rotate the bezel left to view notifications received from other apps. Deleting notifications Delete a notification by swiping upward from the bottom edge of the screen while viewing a notification.
Basics Blocking notifications 1 Select a notification from the app you want to block. 2 Tap the notification to view the details. 3 Tap More options, rotate the bezel to Block app and tap Block app. • The Gear no longer receives notifications from the app. You can block notifications from specific apps on the Gear. When you have not received any notifications on your Gear, block notifications using your smartphone.
Basics Watch screen View the current time. You can also check the battery life, the date, your step count, and more. X Press the Home button to open the Watch screen when you are not on the Watch screen.
Basics Changing the watch face X Press and hold the Watch screen, then rotate the bezel to select a watch face. • You can also customize the watch by tapping STYLIZE. You can also change the Gear’s watch face on your smartphone. X On the smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Watch faces.
Basics Quick access panel View and manage shortcuts to the Apps screen and other apps.
Basics Managing the quick access panel You can create up to four shortcuts to your most frequently used apps. X Press and hold anywhere on the screen, and tap EDIT. • Tap • Tap Delete to delete a shortcut. Add to add a shortcut.
Basics Widgets You can add widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to provide information and convenient access. You can use the following widgets by default.
Basics Adding widget You can add more widgets on the Home screen. X Tap Add and select a widget. The selected widget displays in a new panel. Removing widgets X Press and hold a widget and then tap Delete.
Basics Status panel This panel allows you to view the current status and configure basic settings. X On the Watch screen, swipe downward from the top edge of the screen.
Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons display at the top of the screen. The icons listed in this table are most common.
Basics Icon Meaning Bluetooth headset connected Wi-Fi connected Battery power level Playing music You can play music saved on the Gear or smartphone. X On the status panel, tap Music Player. Call forwarding You can forward your calls to your Gear. X On the status panel, tap Call forwarding, and tap the check by I agree.
Basics Do not disturb mode You can set the Gear not to vibrate and turn off the screen when a notification is received, except for alarms. X On the status panel, tap • The Do not disturb. Do not disturb icon displays at the top of the Watch screen. Adjusting the brightness You can adjust the Gear’s display brightness to suit the environment. X On the status panel, tap Brightness and adjust the brightness by rotating the bezel.
Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps. 1 On the Watch screen, press the Home button to go to the Apps screen. 2 To view other panels, rotate the bezel. You can also tap Apps screen or swipe the screen to the left or right.
Basics Opening apps On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to open the app. X To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap Recent apps on the Apps screen and select the recent app window. Closing apps 1 On the Apps screen, tap Recent apps. 2 Rotate the bezel to highlight the app you want to close, and tap the X. 3 Tap CLOSE ALL to close all running apps.
Basics Moving items X On the Apps screen, press and hold the screen, press and hold an app and then drag it to the desired location. • You can also arrange the Gear’s apps on your smartphone. Refer to Manage apps in the Samsung Gear app for more information. Installing apps You can purchase and download apps specially designed for the Gear. To use this feature, your Gear and smartphone must be connected. X On the Apps screen, tap Get more apps.
Basics Setting the screen lock Setting a screen lock code Prevent others from accessing your Gear when you are not wearing it. If you set the screen lock feature, the Gear requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. PIN X On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Screen lock > Screen lock > PIN. • A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter four numbers, and then enter the PIN again to verify it. Unlocking the Gear When you are not wearing the Gear, turn on the screen and enter the unlock code.
Basics Entering text Introduction A text input screen displays automatically when you are able to enter text. Select an emoticon or text template to enter a message. You can also use voice input or the keyboard to type texts. The screen layout may be different depending on the app you launch.
Basics Using the voice input 1 Tap Microphone and speak the message you want to enter. Tap when you are finished. 2 Tap More options > Language to change the language.
Basics • This feature is not supported in some languages. • When the Gear is connected to a smartphone using Bluetooth, the language settings applied on the smartphone are applied to the Gear. • Tips for better voice recognition – Speak clearly. – Speak in quiet places. – Do not use offensive or slang words. – Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. – The Gear may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak.
Basics Using the keyboard A key has three or four characters. To enter a character: X Tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character displays.
Basics Changing the input mode X Rotate the bezel to change the input mode. • You can switch between character mode, number mode, and punctuation mode. Changing the input language X Slide the space key left or right. To add more languages: 1 Switch to number mode or punctuation mode. 2 Then, tap Settings > Select input languages and select a language to add. • You can use up to two languages. • You can also add more languages from the Settings screen. Refer to Using the keyboard for more information.
Basics Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the Gear. X Press and hold the Home button and swipe your finger to the right across the screen. • You can view captured images in Gallery. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
Basics Updating the Gear The Gear can be updated to the latest software. Updating over the air The Gear can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. 1 Tap Samsung Gear on the Apps screen of the smartphone. 2 Tap Settings. 3 Tap About Gear > Update Gear software > Update now to install the latest software on your smartphone. 4 Read the displayed information and tap OK. • The Gear copies the updated software from your smartphone and restarts.
Applications Messages Introduction View messages and reply to or call the sender using the Gear. Viewing messages 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Scroll through the message list, and then select a contact to view your conversations. • To view a message on your smartphone, tap More options > Show on phone. • To reply to a message, tap Reply and enter your message.
Applications Sending messages 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Tap More options, rotate the bezel to New message, and then tap New message. 3 Add recipients and tap NEXT. 4 Enter text using one of available methods. • Messages are automatically sent to the recipients. • If you type texts using voice input or the keyboard, tap Send to send the message.
Applications Phone Introduction Depending on your Call settings, you can use your Gear S2 to initiate outgoing calls, answer calls, and to complete conversations. Receiving calls Answering a call X Drag Answer to the right to answer a call. The call feature will automatically launch on your smartphone if you are connected to a smartphone. Use your smartphone to have a conversation. If you are in standalone mode, you can answer the call on your Gear S2.
Applications Rejecting a call Reject an incoming call and send a rejection message to the caller. X Drag Reject to the left to reject a call. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, swipe upward from the bottom edge of the screen. • If the voice control feature is activated, say “Reject” to reject the call. Missed calls If a call is missed, a notification displays on the screen.
Applications Making calls X Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Keypad Contacts Log list Use one of the following methods: • Tap Keypad, enter a number using the keypad, and then tap • Tap Contacts, select a contact, and then tap Phone. Dial or select a phone number. • Scroll through the log list, select a log entry, and then tap Dial.
Applications S Health Introduction S Health™ helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals and regularly record and check your progress. When the Gear is synced with a compatible S Health app, you can use additional features. The additional features include checking your heart rate logs individually, and more. X Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Tap START when running this app for the first time or after performing a data reset.
Applications Before You Start Exercising Although the S Health application is a great companion to your exercise routine, it is always best to make sure you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.
Applications Wearing the Gear correctly When measuring your heart rate, wear the Gear snugly on your arm above your wrist as shown in the following figure. Do not fasten the Gear too tightly. Heart rate sensor Do not look directly at the heart rate sensor’s lights. Doing so may impair your vision.
Applications 24-hour activity tracker Your Gear can monitor and record your activities during the day and encourage you to stay healthy. 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. • Healthy activity: Indicates whether you are walking or running. If you have made more than 100 steps per minute for at least 10 consecutive minutes, the Gear encourages you to keep going. • Light activity: Indicates the time you spend doing light activity, but not doing hard exercise.
Applications 2 Tap the screen and rotate the bezel to view the details of your activity log.
Applications Steps tracker The Gear counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance traveled. 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Rotate the bezel right and open the steps tracker panel. Current step total Target step number 3 Tap the screen to view a graph of your step count records. Rotate the bezel to view records by day.
Applications Exercise tracker Record your exercise information and calories burned using S Health’s exercise feature. When your Gear and smartphone are connected, this feature uses your smartphone’s location information. Measured distance may differ from the actual distance due to uneven strides, walking in place, and pacing around.
Applications Exercising with the Gear 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Rotate the bezel right and open the exercise tracker screen. 3 Tap 4 Tap Options and select the type of exercise you want to monitor. OK to allow this app to use your current location while exercising. • Your location information sharing preference is saved as the default. 5 Rotate the bezel right to select a target type. 6 Tap the target value. 7 Rotate the bezel to set the target and tap SET.
Applications 9 Start exercising when the measurement is completed. • When you rotate the bezel you can view exercise information, such as calories burned and current speed. • Rotate the bezel left to listen to music using a Bluetooth headset. Exercise time Target duration of exercise Heart rate 10 Tap the screen and tap PAUSE > Stop. Rotate the bezel to view your exercise information.
Applications Heart rate tracker Measure and record your heart rate. To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Gear, wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above the wrist. This device, S Health, and related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
Applications Measuring your heart rate 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Rotate the bezel right and open the heart rate tracker screen. 3 Tap Heart rate to begin measuring your heart rate. • After a moment, your current heart rate displays on the screen. 4 Select a status tag for your measured heart rate. • The Gear displays information about your heart rate in relation to your selected tag.
Applications 5 Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. Rotate the bezel to view records by day.
Applications Tracking your heart rate The Gear can automatically measure and track your heart rate. Your Gear measures your heart rate at regular intervals. This feature may not function properly while you are moving. X To activate or deactivate this feature, rotate the bezel right and open the settings screen, tap frequency level.
Applications Water tracker Record and track how many glasses of water you drink. 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Rotate the bezel right and open the water tracker screen. 3 Tap Add when you drink a glass of water. • If you accidentally added an incorrect value, you can fix it in the S Health app on your smartphone. 4 Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. Rotate the bezel to view records by day.
Applications Caffeine tracker Record and track how many cups of coffee you drink. 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Rotate the bezel right and open the caffeine tracker screen.
Applications 3 Tap Add when you drink a cup of coffee. • If you accidentally added an incorrect value, you can fix it in the S Health app on your smartphone. 4 Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. Rotate the bezel to view records by day. Additional information Only your most recent activity records are stored. You can view previous data on the smartphone where the S Health app is installed.
Applications Nike+ Running Nike+ Running records your exercising by tracking your distance, pace, and time. Check your monthly records and compare them with your friends. Starting Running You must download and install Nike+ Running on the smartphone to use this app on the Gear. 1 On the Gear Apps screen, tap Running. • The smartphone displays a screen that prompts you to download and install Nike+ Running. 2 On the smartphone follow the prompts to install Nike+ Running.
Applications Starting to exercise 1 On the Apps screen, tap Running. 2 Tap Run. 3 Set your music, heart rate measurement, and encouragement preferences for your activity. 4 When you are finished, the Gear displays the Running main screen and starts to record your exercise. • Rotate the bezel left to view music playback controls while exercising. • Rotate the bezel right to view your current location on a map. 5 When you are finished exercising, tap the screen and tap Pause > Stop > OK.
Applications Schedule View the events scheduled on the smartphone. 1 Tap Schedule on the Apps screen. 2 Tap anywhere on the monthly calendar. • The current day’s events list displays. 3 Rotate the bezel right to view upcoming events.
Applications S Voice Introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking. Make sure the Gear’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it. Setting a wake-up command You can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command. You can only use this feature when your Gear’s screen is turned on. X When launching S Voice for the first time, tap OK > START and set your own wake-up command.
Applications Using S Voice 1 Say the preset wake-up command or tap S Voice on the Apps screen. • When S Voice launches, the Gear begins voice recognition. View examples of voice commands S Voice settings 2 Say a voice command. • If the Gear recognizes the command, the Gear performs the corresponding action. • Tap Microphone to repeat a voice command or say a different command.
Applications Tips for better voice recognition • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The Gear may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak. Setting the language X On the Apps screen, tap S Voice > More options > Language, and then select a language. The selected language is applied to S Voice only, not to the language displayed on the Gear.
Applications Weather View weather information on the Gear for locations set on the smartphone when the devices are connected. 1 Tap Weather on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the screen and rotate the bezel to view the current day’s weather information. 3 Rotate the bezel right to add other cities’ weather information. When your Gear and smartphone are connected, this feature uses your smartphone’s location information.
Applications Alarm Setting alarms 1 Tap Alarm on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Add alarm. • If you have a saved alarm, tap ADD on the alarm list. 3 Set the alarm time by tapping an option and rotating the bezel, and then tap NEXT. 4 Select the days for the alarm to repeat and tap SAVE. • The saved alarm is added to the alarms list. • From the alarms list, tap OFF to activate the alarm or tap 84 ON to deactivate the alarm.
Applications Stopping alarms X Drag Stop to the right to stop an alarm. If you want to use the snooze function, drag after 5 minutes. Deleting alarms X In the alarms list, press and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. Timer 1 Tap Timer on the Apps screen. 2 Tap an increment of time, and rotate the bezel to set the duration, and then tap START. 3 Drag Stop to the right when the timer goes off.
Applications Stopwatch 1 Tap Stopwatch on the Apps screen. 2 Tap START to time an event. • Tap LAP to record lap times while timing an event. 3 Tap STOP to stop timing. • Tap RESUME to restart the timing. • Tap RESET to clear lap times. • Swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to view the stopwatch log.
Applications Bloomberg View the latest articles, article summaries, and stock indexes from Bloomberg. 1 Tap Bloomberg on the Apps screen. 2 Select a category and view the article summaries or stock indexes. Tap More options > Show on phone to read the full article or view details for the index on your smartphone. CNN Read the latest articles from CNN on your Gear. 1 Tap CNN on the Apps screen. 2 Rotate the bezel to select a category. 3 Scroll up or down in the article list and tap an article to read it.
Applications Music Player Introduction Listen to music saved on the Gear and on the smartphone. Playing music X Tap Music Player on the Apps screen.
Applications Playing music on your smartphone 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. 1 Tap Music Player. 2 Tap More options, rotate the bezel to Play music from, and then tap Play music from. • The music plays on your smartphone and the Gear displays the music controller screen.
Applications Importing music Import music saved in your device to your Gear. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. 2 Tap Send media. 3 Tap Select tracks. 4 Select files and tap DONE. To sync music in your smartphone with your Gear: 1 Open the Apps screen of the smartphone and tap Samsung Gear > Send media. 2 Tap the Auto sync switch under Music, tap Playlists to sync, and then select playlists to export to the Gear. • The selected playlists synchronizes while the Gear is charging.
Applications Samsung Milk Music Samsung Milk Music™ is a streaming radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations, to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment. X Tap Samsung Milk Music on the Apps screen to start listening to music. Gallery Introduction View and manage images stored on the Gear. Viewing images 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.
Applications Zooming in or out X While viewing an image, double-tap the image to zoom in or out. Deleting images 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap an image. 3 Press and hold an image to delete. • A checkmark displays on the image. 4 Rotate the bezel and select any images you want to delete. 5 Tap More options, rotate the bezel to Delete, and then tap Delete.
Applications Importing and exporting images Exporting images to your smartphone 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap an image. 3 Press and hold the image to export. • A checkmark displays on the image. 4 Rotate the bezel and select any images to export. 5 Tap More options, rotate the bezel to Send to phone, and then tap Send to phone.
Applications Importing images from your smartphone 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. 2 Tap Send media. 3 Tap Select images. 4 Select files and tap DONE. To sync images in your smartphone with your Gear: 1 Open the Apps screen of the smartphone and tap Samsung Gear > Send media. 2 Tap the Auto sync switch under Image, tap Albums to sync, and then select albums to import to the Gear. • The selected albums are synchronized while the Gear is charging.
Applications Buddy Manage buddies on your Gear. You can select buddies from contacts saved in your smartphone. If you select a contact as a buddy, you can quickly initiate calls or send messages from the Gear. 1 Tap Buddy on the Apps screen. 2 Select a buddy and initiate a call or send a message. Adding buddies X Rotate the bezel to Add to list and tap Add to list. Then, on your smartphone, select contacts you want to add.
Applications Email View emails received on the smartphone and reply to them. Reading emails 1 On the Apps screen, tap Email. 2 Select an email to open the email screen. • To view an email on the smartphone, tap More options > Show on phone. • To reply to a message, tap Reply and enter your message. You may not be able to reply emails depending on the smartphone that you connect to the Gear.
Applications Find My Phone If you misplace the smartphone, the Gear can help you find it. 1 Tap Find My Phone on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Start. • The smartphone emits sounds and turns on the screen. 3 Drag Stop outside the large circle on the smartphone, or tap Stop on the Gear.
Applications Maps Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places. X On the Apps screen, tap Maps. • Tap My location to view your current location. • Tap the screen and then tap • Tap Search to search for a location. Route to search for a route. If you want to view the detailed route, download the suggested app on your smartphone.
Applications Voice Memo Introduction Use this app to record or play voice memos. Recording voice memos 1 Tap Voice Memo on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Record to start recording. Speak into the microphone. 3 Tap Pause to pause recording.
Applications Start recording 4 Tap Access additional options Stop to finish recording. • The voice memo is saved on the Gear and the smartphone simultaneously. • To save the voice memo only on the Gear, on the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > App settings > Voice Memo > Auto transfer interval, set the interval and then tap the switch.
Applications Saving as a text memo While voice recording, the Gear recognizes the voice memo and changes into text and then saves it. X To change the recognition language, tap X To deactivate the feature, tap More options, rotate the bezel to Language, and then tap Language. More options, rotate the bezel to Speech-to-text, and then tap Speech-to-text.
Settings Introduction Customize settings for functions and apps. You can make your Gear more personalized by configuring various setting options. X Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Display Change the display settings. X On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Watch faces: Select a watch type. • Watch always on: Set the Gear to display a watch when the screen is turned off. • Brightness: Adjust the brightness for the display. • Font: Change the font type and size.
Settings Sound Change the sound settings. Sound Mode Set the sound mode for the device. X On the Settings screen, tap Sound > Sound mode. • Sound: Turn the sound feature on or off. • Vibrate: Use vibration for notifications. • Mute: Mute all sounds. Volume Adjust the volume level of your device. X On the Settings screen, tap Sound > Volume, and tap + or -, or move the swivel to adjust the volume.
Settings Vibration Configure the settings for vibrations. X On the Settings screen, tap Sound > Vibration. • Intensity: Adjust the intensity of the vibration notification. • Long buzz: Increase the duration of the vibration. • Call: Vibrate for incoming calls. • Notifications: Vibrate for new notifications. Ringtones Select a ringtone for your device. X On the Settings screen, tap Sound > Ringtones, and tap to select a ringtone. Touch Sounds Make sound while touching options on the screen.
Settings Device Change the Gear’s keys and motion settings. X On the Settings screen, tap Device. • Double press Home key: Select an action to perform. • Wake-up gesture: Set the Gear to turn on the screen when you raise your wrist. • Date and time: Set the date and time.
Settings Call Change the call feature settings. X On the Settings screen, tap Call. • Call forwarding: Set your calls to forward directly to your gear. • Outgoing number: Display your gear’s outgoing number. • Voice answer: Set the Gear to answer or reject calls using voice commands. • My caller ID: Set up your caller ID. • Call waiting: Manage call waiting. • Voicemail: Access and customize your voicemail. • Call block list: View and edit your call block list.
Settings Messages Change the message feature settings. X On the Settings screen, tap Messages. • Emergency alerts: Tap Alert types to customize which alerts you want to receive. • Spam filters: Set your spam numbers and messages.
Settings Connections Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. X On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Bluetooth. • Bluetooth: Turn the Bluetooth feature on or off. • BT headset: Search for Bluetooth headsets and connect them to the Gear. The headset can be only used when playing music on the Gear.
Settings Mobile networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. X On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Mobile networks. • Mobile networks: Turn the Mobile networks feature on or off. • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. • Data roaming: Customize options for when you are roaming. • Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. • Network operators: Choose a preferred network operators. • Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
Settings Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network. X On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network This feature is available when the Gear is not connected to the smartphone through Bluetooth. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. 2 Tap Wi-Fi networks > SCAN. 3 Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.
Settings NFC The Gear allows you to use the built-in technology to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading and configuring the required apps. X On the Settings screen, tap Connections > NFC. • NFC: Activate the NFC feature to link your Gear to your credit or debit card. • Tap and pay: Set the default payment app for mobile payments.
Settings Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections > NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. 2 Touch the NFC antenna area at the top of the Gear’s touchscreen to the NFC card reader.
Settings Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. X On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Airplane mode to enable or disable this option. Data Usage Set the Gear to monitor your mobile data usage. X On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Data usage. • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. • Data usage limit: Your mobile data connection will be turned off when the specified time limit is reached.
Settings Location Some apps may require location services to be turned on for full functionality. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Location. 2 Tap Location again to enable, and select a mode. • GPS & Wireless networks: Use GPS and wireless networks. • Wireless networks: Use wireless networks only. • GPS: Use GPS only. Screen lock Set the Gear to use the screen lock feature when you are not wearing it. X On the Settings screen, tap Screen lock.
Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Vision X On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility > Vision and select a mode. • Screen reader: This feature uses TalkBack, which reads aloud the names of items you tap. You can also rotate the bezel to hear the names of items on screen, such as apps on the Apps screen. • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times. • Zoom: Magnify the screen.
Settings Add shortcut Press and hold the Home key for accessibility settings. X On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility > Add shortcut and follow the prompts to set your shortcut. Direct Access Triple tap the screen with two fingers for the screen reader. X On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility > Direct access to enable. Input Default keyboard Select a default keyboard type for text input. X On the Settings screen, tap Input > Default keyboard.
Settings Keyboard settings Change the Samsung keyboard settings. X On the Settings screen, tap Input > Keyboard settings > Samsung keyboard. • Select input languages: Select languages for text input. • Check update: Set the Gear to check for and download the latest version of the Samsung keyboard. • Smart typing: – Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict English words based on your input and display word suggestions.
Settings Power saving Activate power saving mode to save battery power by limiting the Gear’s functions. • Displays colors on the screen as gray tones. • Deactivates features, excluding phone, messages, and notifications. • Deactivates the Wi-Fi feature. • Limits the performance of the Gear’s CPU. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Power saving > 2 Tap OFF > OK or press the Power key and tap Power saving > OK to deactivate this mode. 118 OK.
Settings Gear info View the Gear’s information. X On the Settings screen, tap Gear info. • About device: Access information about the Gear. • Report diagnostic and usage info: Set the Gear to automatically send the device’s diagnostic information. • Reset Gear: – Light reset: Delete data except media files and personal data. – Factory reset: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data. • Debugging: Activate or deactivate USB debugging mode when developing apps for the Gear.
Samsung Gear App Introduction To connect your Gear to a smartphone, you must install the Samsung Gear app on your smartphone. Using the Samsung Gear app, you can customize your Gear’s settings. X Tap Samsung Gear on the Apps screen of the smartphone. • If it is the first time connecting your Gear and smartphone, refer to Connecting a new Gear for more information. Some features may not be available depending on the type of connected smartphone.
Samsung Gear App Connecting a new Gear If you are currently using another Gear, you can disconnect it from the smartphone and connect a new one. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. 2 Tap MORE > Connect new Gear and then select a new Gear. Disconnecting the Gear 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. 2 Tap MORE > Disconnect. The Gear disconnects from your smartphone. • Tap MORE > Connect to reconnect the Gear.
Samsung Gear App Watch faces You can change the type of watch to display on the Watch screen. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Watch faces and select a desired watch type. The watch face you selected is applied on the Watch screen. 2 Tap STYLIZE to select background and items to display on the watch face.
Samsung Gear App Notifications Change settings for the notification feature. Stay up to date with a variety of events, such as new messages received on the smartphone. X On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Notifications, tap the switch to activate it, and then activate items. • Manage notifications: Select apps on the smartphone to send notifications to the Gear.
Samsung Gear App Manage apps Customize the Gear’s Apps screen. You can select and rearrange apps. X On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Manage apps. Uninstalling apps X Tap UNINSTALL and select apps to remove from the Gear. Reordering apps X Tap Reorder next to an app and drag it up or down to another position.
Samsung Gear App Send media Transfer saved audio or image files from your smartphone to your Gear. X On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Send media. • Select tracks: Select audio files and manually send them from the smartphone to the Gear. • Auto sync: Set the device to sync audio files with the Gear while the Gear is charging. • Playlists to sync: Select a playlist to sync with the Gear. • Select images: Select images and manually send them from the smartphone to the Gear.
Samsung Gear App App settings You can manage some app settings installed on the Gear. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > App settings. 2 Select an app and configure the settings. Samsung Gear Apps You can download apps for your Gear from Samsung Gear Apps. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Samsung Gear Apps. 2 Browse by category and select an app to download.
Samsung Gear App Settings Text templates Edit or add templates used for replying to messages. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Text templates. 2 Tap General messages or Call-reject messages. 3 Select a template to edit. • To create additional templates, enter text in the input field and then tap 4 Edit the template and tap SAVE. 127 Add .
Samsung Gear App Double press Home key Set an action to perform when you press the Gear’s Home key twice. X On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Double press Home key, and then select an option. Connection Customize your Gear’s wireless connection settings. X On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Connection.
Samsung Gear App Send SOS messages In an emergency situation, quickly press the Gear’s Home key three times. The device sends messages to your primary contacts. The messages include your location information. You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Send SOS messages, and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Follow the prompts to add primary contacts.
Samsung Gear App Adding primary contacts 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Send SOS messages > Send messages to. 2 Tap ADD > Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact. Back up and restore Back up the stored data on the Gear or restore back up data. X On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Back up and restore > Back up data or Restore data.
Samsung Gear App About Gear Access information about the Gear. X On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > About Gear. • Update Gear software: Update the Gear to the latest software. • Gear storage: View your Gear’s memory information. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you update the device.
Samsung Gear App Find My Gear Remotely control your Gear when it is lost or misplaced. • Reactivation lock: Set the Gear to require your Samsung account information after the device was reset. This prevents others from reactivating your device if it is lost or stolen. • Remote control: – Locate Gear: Remotely find your Gear. The gear vibrates and the screen turns on. – Lock Gear: Remotely lock the Gear to prevent unauthorized access.
Samsung Gear App Finding your Gear If you misplace the Gear, find it with this feature. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Find My Gear. 2 Tap Search. • The Gear vibrates and the screen turns on. Drag Stop to the right on the Gear, or tap Gear on the smartphone. Reactivation Lock Use your Samsung account to stop anyone from reactivating your Gear without your permission. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Find My Gear.
