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Table of Contents Getting Started............................................................. 1 Navigate the Screen.................................................... 29 Front View........................................................................2 Enter Text....................................................................... 30 Back View.........................................................................3 Applications.................................................................
Reminders..................................................................... 58 Connections.................................................................. 78 Alti-Barometer............................................................. 59 Security.......................................................................... 82 Schedule........................................................................ 60 Accessibility.................................................................. 83 Alarm......
Getting Started Learn about your device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Front View 1. Back button: Press to return to the previous screen. R760 6 5 4 2. Microphone (behind): Detect voice commands. 3. Home/Power button: Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press to open the Apps screen or the Watch screen. 1 2 4. Light sensor: Use the ambient light level to adjust the screen brightness and contrast. 3 R770 5. Bezel: Rotate to easily control various functions. 6 5 6.
Back View 1. Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate using your wrist when using the S Health™ app. For more information, see “S Health” on page 42. R760 1 2. Speaker: Play music and other sounds. 2 3. GPS antenna: Track your location with GPS.
Buttons Function Home/Power • • • • • 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 • Press to return to the previous screen.
Wireless Charging Dock Charging dock 1. USB charger port: Connect the USB charger. 2. LED indicator: Changes colors to indicate the charge. 3 3. Wireless charging surface: Charge the battery through the wireless charging surface. 1 4. Charging stand: Remove the packaging materials from the box to use it as a charging stand. 2 5. Charging tray: Place the charging dock on the indention of the charging tray.
Assemble Your Gear Prepare and charge your device before use. Charge the Battery 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. Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it sits unused for extended periods.
2. Plug the USB charger head into an electric socket. Caution: During normal operation and charging, the device and wireless charging dock may become warm. If the device, charging dock, or charging stand feels hot, stop using the device or stop charging until it cools. Note: Prevent the USB charger port and the small end of the charger from coming into contact with conductive materials, such as liquids, dust, metal powders, and pencil leads. 3.
Check the Charge Status Battery Charging Tips and Precautions 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 and Charge Status • • • • Red > Green > Orange: Standby mode • Red: Charging. Green: Fully charged Orange: Connected to a low-charger head • Note: When a wireless charger dock error occurs, the LED indicator flashes red.
• • Strap Tips and Precautions The Gear can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. • If the Gear receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not function. If this happens, immediately disconnect the Gear from the wireless charger dock and leave the device aside until another power connection can be found. • • Wear the Gear Put on the Gear • 1. Open the buckle and place the strap around your wrist. 2.
Replace the Strap 2. Insert one end of the spring bar into the lug, slide the spring bar inwards, and connect the strap. Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with a new one. 1. Slide the strap’s spring bar inwards and pull the strap away from the Gear.
Set Up Your Gear Turn the Gear On or Off 2. To turn off the Gear, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power 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 is displayed. Follow the prompts to download and install the Samsung Gear app on your smartphone.
Standalone Mode • When you are not connected to the smartphone, this is called Standalone mode. • Connect the Gear to a Smartphone 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. Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on your device and software version.
Connect the Gear to a New Smartphone 1. Turn on the Gear. 2. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. • 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. If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to the latest version. 3. Tap Connect to Gear. 1. Back up your Gear’s data on your smartphone as follows: 4.
Remote Connection Turn the Screen On or Off 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. To turn on the screen: ►► Rotate the bezel, press the Home button or the Back button, or use a wake-up gesture. For more information, see “Device” on page 74.
Set a Screen Lock 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 ►► On the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings > Security > Screen lock > Screen lock type > PIN. • A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter four numbers, and then enter the PIN again to verify it. Unlock the Gear ►► Turn on the screen and enter the unlock code.
Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of your device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.
Home Screen Introduction Change the Watch Face 1. Touch and hold the Watch screen, and then rotate the bezel to view available watch faces. The Watch screen is the starting point for the Home screen. Rotate the bezel to view items on the screen, such as notifications and widgets. • Watch Screen You can add more watch faces by rotating to the last screen and tapping Get more watch faces. 2. Tap the watch face to select it. View the current time.
Notifications Delete Notifications 1. Rotate the bezel left to view notifications. Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your smartphone. 2. Swipe upward from the bottom edge of the screen to delete all notifications. When you receive a notification, it is displayed at the top of the screen and disappears after a few seconds and the Gear vibrates. Block Notifications 1. Select a notification from the app you want to block. To view notifications: 1. Rotate the bezel left. 2.
Widgets You can add widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to provide information and convenient access.
Add Widgets You can add more widgets on the Home screen. ►► Rotate the bezel to the end of the Widgets, and tap Add widget and select a widget. • The selected widget is displayed in a new panel. Remove Widgets ►► Touch and hold a widget and then tap Know Your Device Delete.
Status Panel This panel allows you to view the current status and configure basic settings. ►► On the Watch screen, swipe downward from the top edge of the screen. 1. Status bar: Displays device indicator icons. 1 2. Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the screen. 6 5 3. Sound: Adjust the device volume. 2 3 4. Do not disturb: Block all notifications and alerts. 4 5. Airplane mode: Disconnect your device from all networks and turn off connectivity. 6. Music player: Play music from your Gear.
Indicator Icons Indicator icons display at the top of the screen. The icons listed in this table are most common. Airplane mode: Airplane mode is enabled. Bluetooth headset connected: A bluetooth headset is connected. Bluetooth connected: Bluetooth is connected. Wi-Fi connected: Wi-Fi® is connected. Bluetooth disconnected: Bluetooth is disconnected. Battery full: Battery is fully charged.
Adjust the Brightness Airplane Mode You can adjust the Gear’s display brightness to suit the environment. Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. ►► On the status panel, tap Brightness and adjust the brightness by rotating the bezel. ►► On the status panel, tap • Adjust the Sound You can adjust the Gear’s sound settings. Airplane mode. The Airplane mode icon is displayed at the top of the Watch screen.
Use the Bezel Select an Item Rotate the bezel to easily control the Gear’s various functions. 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. Scroll Through Screens Rotate the bezel to view other screens. On the Watch screen, rotate the bezel left to view notifications.
Adjust the Input Value Receive or Reject Calls Rotate the bezel to adjust the volume or brightness. When a call is received: ►► On the status panel, tap Brightness and adjust the brightness by rotating the bezel. ►► Rotate the bezel clockwise to answer an incoming call. – or – Rotate the bezel counter‑clockwise to reject an incoming call.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device by touch. Touchscreen Navigation Tap Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device. Tap to open an app, select a menu item, tap a displayed icon, or enter a character using the keyboard. The Gear may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area. Note: Touchscreens respond best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus.
Touch and Hold Drag Touch and hold the screen for two or more seconds to access Edit mode or to view available options. To move an item, touch and hold it, and then drag it to the target position.
Swipe Swipe to the left or right to view other panels.
Navigate the Screen Learn how to navigate through your device using the buttons. Return to the Previous Screen Switch between the Watch and Apps Screen ►► Press the Back button. You can also swipe down from the top edge of the screen. 1. When you are 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.
Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Introduction Voice Input A text input screen is displayed 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. 1. Tap Voice input and speak the message you want to enter. Tap Send when you are finished. 2. Tap More options > Input languages to change the language.
Voice input is not supported in some languages. Emojis When the Gear is connected to a smartphone using Bluetooth, the language settings applied on the smartphone are applied to the Gear. You can add emojis to your message. ►► Tap Emojis, and select an emoji to include in your message. For better voice recognition: • -- Speak clearly. -- Speak in quiet places. -- The Gear may not recognize your commands or To draw your own image, tap Doodle.
Keyboard Enter Characters Use the keyboard to enter your message. 1. Tap Keyboard, and then rotate the bezel to character mode. Change the Input Mode 2. Tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character is displayed. ►► Rotate the bezel to change the input mode. • You can switch between handwriting mode, character mode, number mode, punctuation mode, and voice input. Handwriting Mode ►► Tap Keyboard, and then use your handwriting to enter text.
Add Input Languages 1. Rotate the bezel to change the input mode to number mode or punctuation mode. 2. 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. For more information, see “Keyboard Settings” on page 85. Change the Input Language ►► Slide the space key left or right.
Applications Learn about the applications that are available on your device.
Apps Screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps. Open Apps 1. From the Watch screen, press the Home button to go to the Apps screen. On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to open the app. To open an app from the list of recently used apps: 2. To view other panels, rotate the bezel. You can also tap Apps screen or swipe the screen to the left or right. ►► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Recent apps, and select the recent app window. Close Apps 1.
Move Items Uninstall Apps ►► From the Apps screen, touch and hold the screen, touch and hold an app, and then drag it to the desired location. You can only uninstall the downloaded Gear apps on your smartphone. For more information, see “Uninstall Apps” on page 97. • You can also arrange the Gear’s apps on your smartphone. For more information, see “Reorder Apps” on page 97. Install Apps You can purchase and download apps specially designed for the Gear.
Messages View messages and reply to or call the sender using the Gear. Send Messages View Messages 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Messages. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Messages. 2. Tap 2. Scroll through the message list, and then select a contact to view your conversations. Compose. 3. Add recipients and tap Next. • 4. Enter text using one of the available methods. • • • To reply to a message, tap your message.
Phone Depending on your Call settings, you can use your Gear device to initiate outgoing calls, answer calls, and to complete conversations. 4 1. Contacts: Access your contact list. 1 2. More options: Delete the entry from the Call log. 2 3. Call log: Display a log of all dialed, received, and missed calls. Display your contacts and select a contact to call. 3 4. Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call.
Make Calls Receive Calls The call feature will automatically launch on your smartphone. Answer a Call ►► Drag ►► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Phone. • Use one of the following methods: • • • Answer to the right to answer a call. If the voice control feature is activated, say “Answer” to answer the call. For more information, see “Call” on page 76. Tap Keypad, enter a number using the keypad, and then tap Call.
Missed Calls If a call is missed, a notification is displayed on the screen. ►► From the Watch screen, rotate the bezel left to view missed call notifications. – or – On the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to to view missed calls in the Call log.
Contacts View your smartphone’s contact list. Find a Contact Call or Message a Contact You can search for a contact or scroll through the list to find one by name. You can send a message or make a phone call from Contacts. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Contacts. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Contacts. 2. Tap Search, and then enter characters to find contacts that match. 2.
S Health 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 the S Health app, you can use additional features that include checking your heart rate logs individually, and more. Caution: The information gathered from this device, S Health, or 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.
• For more information on proper wear and use, see samsung.com/us/heartratesensor. • • • 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.
Wear the Gear Correctly 24-Hour Activity Tracker Wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above your wrist as shown below. Do not fasten the Gear too tightly. Your Gear can monitor and record your activities during the day and encourage you to stay healthy. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to S Health. Warning: If you feel discomfort while using the device, stop using it. If your device becomes hot, please remove it until it cools. 2.
• • • Steps Tracker 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. The Gear counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance traveled. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to S Health. Light activity: Indicates the time you spend doing light activity, but not doing hard exercise. 2. Rotate the bezel to the steps tracker panel.
Floors Exercise Tracker Record and track the number of floors you walk up. Record your exercise information and calories burned using S Health’s exercise feature. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to S Health. When your Gear and smartphone are connected, this feature uses your smartphone’s location information. 2. Rotate the bezel right and open the floors panel. Exercise with the Gear 3. Tap the screen to view a graph of your floor‑climbing records. • 1.
• • • • Auto pause: Automatically pause the workout when the Gear detects no movement. Note: Measured distance may differ from the actual distance due to uneven strides, walking in place, and pacing around. Coaching msgs: Enable coaching messages to display during your exercise. Together Guide at intervals: Set an interval for encouragement during your workout. Compete with other S Health users. Steps Leaderboard View log: View your workout log.
Challenges Measure Your Heart Rate Set your challenges and view your status on the Steps leaderboard. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to S Health. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to S Health. 2. Rotate the bezel right and open the heart rate tracker screen. 2. Rotate the bezel to the Together screen. 3. Tap Measure to begin measuring your heart rate. • • Your current rank is displayed. Below your current rank is the steps leaderboard. • Tap a list to see your challenges. 4.
Track Your Heart Rate Water Tracker The Gear can automatically measure and track your heart rate. Your Gear measures your heart rate at regular intervals. Record and track how many glasses of water you drink. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to S Health. Note: This feature may not function properly while you are moving. 2. Rotate the bezel right and open the water tracker screen. To activate or deactivate this feature: 3. Tap • 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to S Health. 2.
Caffeine Tracker 3. Tap • • Record and track how many cups of caffeinated beverages you drink each day. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to S Health. • 2. Rotate the bezel right and open the caffeine tracker screen. 3. Tap • • • Add when you drink a caffeinated beverage. If you accidentally added an incorrect value, tap Remove. • 4. Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. Rotate the bezel to view records by day. • • • Settings Customize your S Health settings. 1.
Samsung Pay Pay using your Gear almost anywhere you can slide or tap your card. Set up Samsung Pay on your Gear Register frequently used cards to Samsung Pay, a mobile payment service, to make payments quickly and securely. Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card. You must activate NFC and set Samsung Pay as your default payment method before using Samsung Pay on your Gear. You can view more information, such as cards that support this feature at www.samsung.
Make Payments Note: Use the Samsung Pay application for up to 5 transactions without the smartphone. This may vary depending on the bank/institution issuing the account. Use your Gear to make payments using Samsung Pay. Note: Samsung Pay and your Gear support magnetic secure transmission (MST) as well as near field communication (NFC) to allow payment through most standard credit card readers. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Samsung Pay. – or – Press and hold the Back button. 2.
Weather View weather information on the Gear for locations set on the smartphone when the devices are connected. When your Gear and smartphone are connected, this feature uses your smartphone’s location information. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Weather. 2. Tap the screen and rotate the bezel to view today’s weather information. 3. Rotate the bezel right to add other cities’ weather information.
Music Player Listen to music saved on the Gear and on the smartphone. 7 1 1. Output: Switch between playing music on your Gear or your smartphone by tapping the icon. 6 2 3 2. Fast-forward: Skip to the next song, or fast‑forward through the current song. 4 3. More options: Select additional options such as shuffle, repeat, add to favorites, and listen with a bluetooth headset. 5 4. Playlist: View the song playlist. 5. Play/Pause: Play or pause the current song. 6.
Play Music To sync music in your smartphone with your Gear automatically: 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Music player. 2. Tap 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab. Play. 2. Tap Send content to Gear > Auto sync under Music to enable. Import Music Import music saved in your smartphone to your Gear. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab. 2. Tap Send content to Gear > Select tracks. 3. Select files and tap Done.
S Voice Speak to perform operations or searches on your device. Set a Wake-Up Command Use S Voice You can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to S Voice. ™ Note: You can only use this feature when your Gear’s screen is turned on. – or – Say the preset wake-up command. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to S Voice. 2. Say a voice command. • 2. Tap More options > Set wake‑up command to set a custom wake-up command.
Tips for Better Voice Recognition • • Speak clearly. Speak in quiet places. The Gear may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak. Set the Language Customize the language used in the S Voice app. The selected language is applied to S Voice only (not to the language displayed on the Gear). 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to S Voice. 2. Tap More options > select a language.
Reminders Add reminders for events, and set alarms outside of the Calendar app. Create a Reminder Complete a Reminder 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Reminders. To mark a reminder as complete: 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Reminders. 2. Tap Create reminder and choose a keyboard. 3. Enter the title of your reminder, and then set the time you want to be reminded. 2. Tap the reminder you want to complete. 3. Tap the checkbox to mark it as complete. 4. Tap Save when finished.
Alti-Barometer Measure the altitude and atmospheric pressure in your current location. Measure Altitude 2. Rotate the bezel to the Settings screen, and then tap Change. ►► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Alti‑barometer to view the altimeter and measure the altitude. 3. Tap an option to customize: • Measure Atmospheric Pressure • 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Alti‑barometer. 2. Rotate the bezel to the barometer screen to view the atmospheric pressure.
Schedule View the events scheduled on the smartphone. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Schedule. 2. Rotate the bezel to view other months. 3. Tap a day on the monthly calendar. • • The day’s events list is displayed. Tap an event to view its details 4. Rotate the bezel to view other scheduled events.
Alarm Set an Alarm Delete an Alarm 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Alarm. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Alarm. 2. Tap Add alarm and enter the time. 2. Tap and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. 3. Tap Next, and select the days to repeat the alarm. 4. Tap Next, and select an alarm notification. 5. Tap Save when finished. Stop an Alarm ►► Drag Cancel to the right or rotate the bezel clockwise to stop an alarm. • Rotate the bezel counterclockwise to snooze.
World Clock The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. Add Cities Remove Cities 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to World clock. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to World clock. 2. Tap Add city to add a city to your World clock. 2. Tap 3. Tap a location on the map. 3. Tap Delete, and select the city again. – or – More options by the city you want to remove. 4. Tap Delete to confirm.
News Briefing Create and access your personalized magazines. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to News Briefing. 2. Rotate the bezel to search through trending articles.
Gallery View and manage images stored on the Gear. View Images Delete Images 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Gallery. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Gallery. 2. Rotate the bezel to scroll through the image list and then tap an image to view it. 2. Touch and hold an image to delete. – or – Zoom In or Out Tap More options > Delete. 3. Tap Delete, and then tap the checkmark to confirm. While viewing an image: ►► Double-tap the image to zoom in or out.
Import and Export Images To sync images on your smartphone with your Gear: 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab. Images can exchanged between your Gear and smartphone. Export Images to Your Smartphone 2. Tap Send content to Gear > Auto sync under Photos to enable. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Gallery. 3. Tap Albums to sync, and then select albums to import to the Gear. • 2. Tap the image you want to send to the smartphone. 3.
Find My Phone If you misplace your smartphone, the Gear can help you find it. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Find my phone. 2. Tap • Start. The smartphone emits sounds and turns on the screen. 3. Drag the Stop outwards on the smartphone – or – Tap Stop on the Gear.
Email View emails received on the smartphone and reply to them. Read Emails 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Reply to Emails Email. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to 2. Tap an email to open the email screen. 2. Tap an email to open the email screen. 3. Tap 3. Scroll to the bottom of the email and tap • • • • More options for additional options: Reply: Compose a reply email from your Gear. Reply. 4. Compose your email and send. Star: Mark the email as a Favorite.
Settings Customize settings for functions and apps.
Access Settings You can personalize your device by configuring various setting options. To access Settings: ►► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings.
Style Change the style settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Style, and select an option: • • • • • Watch faces: Select a watch type. Watch always on: Set the Gear to display a watch when the screen is turned off. Notification indicator: Enable or disable the notification indicator. Background style: Select a background. Font: Change the font type and size.
Sounds and Vibration Change the sound settings. Sound Mode Vibrate with Sound Set the sound mode for the device. The device can vibrate and play sounds for notifications. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode and select an option: • • • 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibrate with sound to enable. Sound: Turn the sound feature on or off. Vibrate: Use vibration for notifications.
Vibration Intensity Ringtones Configure the vibration intensity. Customize the sound for calls. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity, and select Strong or Light. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtones and select a sound. Long Buzz Ringtone Vibration Increase the duration of the vibration. Vibrate for calls. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 1.
Notification Sound Touch Sounds Customize the sound for new notifications. Play sounds while touching options on the screen. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sound and select a sound. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Touch sounds to enable this feature. Notification Vibration Vibrate for new notifications. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2.
Device Change the Gear’s button and motion settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Device and select an option: • • • • • 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. Touch sensitivity: Set the Gear to allow use of the touch screen with gloves on. Do not disturb: Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds.
Display Change the display settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Display and select an option: • • • Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display. Auto low brightness: Set the Gear to automatically adjust the brightness depending on ambient light conditions. Screen timeout: Set the length of time the Gear waits before turning off the display's backlight.
Call Change the call feature settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Call > Voice answer to answer or reject calls using voice commands.
Messages Change the message feature settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Messages > Send as audio to use voice input to send messages.
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices. Bluetooth Wi-Fi Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth. 2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi. • • Bluetooth: Turn the Bluetooth feature on or off. 3.
NFC Connect to a Wi-Fi Network This feature is available when the Gear is not connected to the smartphone through Bluetooth. The Gear lets you use the built-in technology to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading and configuring the required apps. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings.
Alerts Make 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. Receive alerts when disconnected from Bluetooth. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Alerts to enable or disable this option. 2. Tap Connections > NFC. Airplane Mode 3.
Location Some apps may require location services to be turned on for full functionality. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Location. 3. 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.
Security Set the Gear to use the screen lock feature when you are not wearing it. Set a Screen Lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Security > Screen lock. 3. Tap Screen lock type to select a screen lock type: • • PIN: Set a PIN to use for unlocking the device when it removed from your wrist and the screen is turned off. None: Do not lock the screen. 4.
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. • • Vision 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility > Vision and select a mode. • • • • Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black background to black text on a white background. Hearing Screen reader: This feature provides audible commentary that describes each screen.
Direct Access Triple‑tap the screen with two fingers to open the screen reader. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility > Direct access to enable the feature.
Input Configure your device's language and input settings. Default keyboard Keyboard Settings Select a default keyboard type for text input. Change the Samsung keyboard settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Input > Default keyboard and select your default keyboard. 2.
• • Smart typing: -- Predictive text: Activate predictive text • mode to predict English words based on your input and display word suggestions. Reset keyboard settings: Reset the Samsung keyboard settings. Clear personalized data: Clear word predictions and other data. -- Auto capitalize: Set the Gear to automatically capitalize the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.
Power Saving Activate power saving mode to save battery power by limiting the Gear’s functions. Use the Power saving mode to save battery power by: To disable Power saving mode: • • • ►► From the Home screen, tap Off, and then tap the checkmark. Turning off all functions except notifications. Turning off Wi-Fi. Limiting maximum performance. To enable Power saving mode: ►► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings > Power saving, and then tap the checkmark.
Gear Info View the Gear’s information. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Gear info to view information about your Gear. • • • • About device: Access information about the Gear. Report diagnostics: Give consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung to help improve the quality and performance of its products and services. Reset Gear: Reset settings to their factory default values and delete all data.
Connect to a Phone Connecting to your phone is the best way to get the most out of your Gear. This option is displayed only if you are in Standalone mode and not connected to a smartphone. To connect to a phone: 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Connect to phone and follow the prompts.
Connect to a New Phone Connect your Gear to a new mobile device. The Gear can connect to another mobile device after performing a light reset to delete data. This option is displayed only if you are already connected to a mobile device. To connect to a new phone: 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings. 2. Tap Connect to new phone and follow the prompts.
Samsung Gear App To connect your Gear to a smartphone, install the Samsung Gear app on the smartphone.
Introduction To connect your Gear to a smartphone, install the Samsung Gear app on the smartphone. Connect a New Gear Launch Galaxy Apps or visit apps.samsung.com/gear from your smartphone to download it. If you are currently using another Gear, you can disconnect it from the smartphone and connect a new one. For non‑Samsung devices, download the Samsung Gear app from the Google Play store. Some features may not be available depending on the type of connected smartphone. 1.
Auto Switch Device Disconnect the Gear 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 > Disconnect. The Gear disconnects from your smartphone. 3. Tap More > Connect to reconnect the Gear. 1.
Info Tab View info about your Gear from your smartphone. About Gear Suggested Watch Faces View battery, storage and RAM information. View recommended watch faces available to download. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Info tab. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Info tab. 2. Tap About Gear to view Battery, Storage, and RAM information. 2. Tap View more watch faces to see options.
Health Check your health data at a glance in S Health. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Info tab. 2. Tap Open S Health to view your Health information.
Settings Tab Customize your Gear's settings from your smartphone. Watch Faces This feature is only available when the Gear’s screen is turned on. Some smartphones do not support this feature. The smartphone must be unlocked to view details when the screen is locked. You can change the type of watch to display on the Watch screen. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Watch faces. 2. 1.
• • • • • Show while using phone: Show notifications from your phone on your Gear while you are using your phone. Uninstall Apps Turn on screen: Set the Gear to turn on the screen when the notification is received. 2. Tap More > Uninstall, and then select apps to remove from the Gear. Auto show details: Set the Gear to show details for notifications when they are received. Reorder Apps 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab >Apps. 1.
Send Content to Gear Photo Select photos: Select images and manually send them from the smartphone to the Gear. • Transfer saved audio or image files from your smartphone to your Gear. When the Gear does not have enough available memory, it deletes files that you have not set as your favorites in order from oldest to newest. • • 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab. 2.
2. Tap On/Off to enable this feature, and then customize options: • • • 3. Tap Add > Create contact and enter contact information. Send SOS messages to: Follow the prompts to add an emergency contact to send SOS messages to. – or – Tap Add > Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact. Make SOS calls to: Enable SOS calls to your emergency contact. Find My Gear Count down before sending: Wait 5 seconds before sending SOS requests to allow them to be cancelled.
• Note: You should remove your Google™ Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings. If your paired device is running Android 5.1 or later, your smartphone does not have the Reactivation lock setting. • Control remotely Control your Gear remotely while both your smartphone and Gear are connected to a network, or Bluetooth. Reset Gear: Remotely delete all personal information stored in the Gear.
Quick Messages View Gear Information View status information for your Gear on your smartphone. Edit or add templates used for replying to messages. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Quick messages. ►► From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Find my Gear. • The bottom of the screen displays the Gear's battery level, Connection status, and security. 2. Tap Quick responses or Call-decline messages. 3. Select a template to edit.
Samsung Pay 2. Tap the icons at the top of the screen to view Battery, Storage, and RAM information. Access your Samsung Pay app. 3. Tap an option below for additional information: 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab. • 2. Tap Samsung Pay to access the app. • Samsung Galaxy Apps • You can download apps for your Gear from Samsung Gear apps. • 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Samsung Galaxy Apps. • 2.
About Samsung Gear App View version information of the Samsung Gear app. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab. 2. Tap About Samsung Gear app to view Gear information.