Table of Contents Exercise Basics Steps Read me first Floors Package contents Heart rate Device layout Together Battery Water Wearing the Gear Caffeine Turning the Gear on and off Find My Phone Connecting the Gear to a mobile Timer device Stopwatch Using the Gear without a mobile device...
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Table of Contents Samsung Gear Introduction Watch faces Notifications Apps layout Send music to Gear Settings Find my Gear Samsung Galaxy Apps Appendix Troubleshooting Removing the battery Health and Safety...
Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in. • Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung.
Basics Maintaining water and dust resistance Your device supports water- and dust-resistance. Follow these tips carefully to maintain the water- and dust-resistance of your device. Failure to do so may result in damage to your device. • Do not immerse the device in water deeper than 1.5 m and keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes.
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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...
• Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the Gear before purchase. • Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
Basics Device layout Gear Touchscreen Back key Home key (Power key) Charging terminals Heart rate sensor • 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. •...
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Basics Keys Function • Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off. • Press to turn on the screen. • Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to restart the Gear. Home/Power • Press to open the Apps screen when you are on the Watch screen.
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the Gear.
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If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • If the Gear is not charging properly, take the Gear to a Samsung Service Centre. • Avoid using a bent or damaged charging cable.
Refer to Wearing the Gear correctly details. • To have the strap replaced, visit a Samsung Service Centre. 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.
Connecting the Gear to a mobile device Installing the Samsung Gear app To connect your Gear to a mobile device, install the Samsung Gear app on the mobile device. Depending on your mobile device, you can download the Samsung Gear app from the following places: •...
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It automatically enters Bluetooth pairing mode. Mobile device On the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear. If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to the latest version. Tap CONNECT TO GEAR. Tap OK when the Bluetooth activation request window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
Gear. Make sure you back up any important data stored in your Gear. Back up your Gear’s data on your connected mobile device. On your mobile device, open the Apps screen and tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Back up and restore → Back up data.
You can remotely connect the Gear to your mobile device when a Bluetooth connection is not available. With this connection, you can still receive notifications from your mobile device. On your mobile device, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Gear connection, and then tap the Remote connection switch.
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Basics Tapping To open an app, to select a menu item, or to press an on-screen button, tap it with your finger. Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for two or more seconds to access the Edit mode or to view available options.
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Basics Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Swiping Swipe to the left or right to view other panels. You can also swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to view the details of notifications.
Basics Navigating the screen Switching between the Watch and Apps screen On the Watch screen, press the Home key to open the Apps screen. When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home key to return to the Watch screen. Returning to the previous screen Press the Back key.
Basics Home screen Introduction The Home screen can have multiple panels. The Watch screen is the starting point of the Home screen. Swipe to the left or right on the screen to view items, such as notifications or widgets. Watch Notifications Widgets widgets.
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Basics Viewing incoming notifications When you receive a notification, information about the notification, such as its type, will appear on the screen. Tap the notification to view details. When there are unchecked notifications, a yellow dot will be visible on the screen. Your Gear does not have a speaker so the Gear only vibrates when the notification arrives and you cannot hear any sound.
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You can block notifications from specific apps on the Gear. When you have not received any notifications on your Gear, block notifications via your mobile device. On your mobile device, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear → Notifications → Manage notifications.
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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. 24-hour Log Exercise Steps Floors Heart rate Adding widgets You can add more widgets on the Home screen.
Basics Status panel This panel allows you to view the current status and configure basic settings. You can also check your current activity status. On the Watch screen, swipe downwards from the top edge of the screen. Indicator icons Do not disturb Brightness Music Player Current activity status...
Basics Playing music You can play music saved in the Gear or mobile device. On the status panel, tap Music Player. Do not disturb mode You can set the Gear not to vibrate and turn on the screen when a notification is received. Alarms will still function normally.
You can purchase and download apps specially designed for the Gear. To use this feature, your Gear and mobile device must be connected. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Samsung Galaxy Apps. Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword.
Basics Answering calls You can initiate calls or receive notifications for incoming calls. Call conversations are only possible on the connected mobile device. Answering a call When a call comes in, tap and drag it downwards. The call feature will automatically launch on your mobile device.
Updating over the air The Gear can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. Tap Samsung Gear on the Apps screen of the mobile device. Tap Settings. Tap About Gear → Update Gear software → Update now.
Applications Health management apps Introduction Use the pedometer, exercise, and heart rate apps to monitor and manage your health and physical condition. 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.
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Applications • 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.
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(But if you sign in to your Samsung account from S Health, your data may be saved on the server for data backup purposes.) Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes.
Applications Music Player Introduction Listen to music saved in the Gear and in the mobile device. Playing music Tap Music Player on the Apps screen. Adjust the volume. Access additional options. Pause and resume playback. Restart the currently playing file or Skip to the next file.
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Applications Importing music Import music from your device to your Gear. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear. Tap Send music to Gear. Tap Select tracks. Select files and tap DONE. To sync recently added music in your mobile device with your Gear, tap the Auto sync switch and tap OK on the Auto sync pop-up window.
Applications 24-hour Log Your Gear can monitor and record your activities during the day and encourage you to stay healthy. Tap 24-hour Log on the Apps screen. Your burnt calories data takes into account your basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is calculated using the information in your profile.
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Applications Exercising with the Gear Tap Exercise on the Apps screen. Tap Activity type and select the type of exercise you want to monitor. For some types of exercise, view the instructions on the screen and then tap OK. Tap Target and select a target type. Tap Basic workout to exercise without a target.
Applications When you do intense exercise, stop exercising for a short time so your heart rate can be measured more accurately. To finish exercising, press the Back key and tap Finish. To resume exercising, press the Back key again. To view your exercise information, swipe upwards or downwards on the screen after finishing the exercise.
Applications Setting your target steps Tap Set target to open the settings screen. to set the target, and then tap Floors Record and track how many floors you climb. Tap Floors on the Apps screen. Current floors total Target floors number To view weekly records, swipe upwards or downwards on the screen.
• If the heart rate sensor is not working, check the Gear’s position on your wrist and make sure nothing is obstructing the sensor. If the heart rate sensor continues to have the same problem, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Measuring your heart rate...
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Applications Tap Measure to begin measuring your heart rate. After a moment, your current heart rate will be displayed on the screen. The Gear displays information about your heart rate in relation to your selected tag. Select a status tag. Tracking your heart rate The Gear can automatically measure and track your heart rate.
Applications Together Share your step count and start competitions with your friends registered as contacts via S Health on your mobile device. Tap Together on the Apps screen. • Update S Health to the latest version. • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Water Record and track how many glasses of water you drink.
Applications Tap the Set target switch to set the target setting feature to On. ( : on) Tap Daily target. to set the target, and then tap Caffeine Record and track how many cups of coffee you drink. Recording your coffee consumption Tap Caffeine on the Apps screen.
Applications to set the target, and then tap Find My Phone If you misplace the mobile device, the Gear can help you find it. Tap Find My Phone on the Apps screen. The mobile device emits sounds and turns on the screen. Drag to the left or right on the mobile device, or tap on the Gear.
Applications Timer Tap Timer on the Apps screen. Tap SET to open the settings screen. to set the hour, minute, and second. Tap OK to save the settings. Tap Start. Drag upwards when the timer goes off. Stopwatch Tap Stopwatch on the Apps screen. Tap Start to time an event.
Settings Introduction Customize settings for functions and apps. You can make your Gear more personalized by configuring various setting options. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Watch faces: Select a watch type. •...
Settings Vibration Change the vibration settings. On the Settings screen, tap Vibration. • Vibration: Turn the vibrating feature on or off. ( : on) • Long buzz: Increase the duration of the vibration to notice alerts more easily. ( : on) Device Change the Gear’s interaction settings.
Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
Settings Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. Tap Connect. • Once the Gear connects to a Wi-Fi network, the Gear will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the Gear connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap Forget.
Settings Power saving Activate power saving mode to save battery power by limiting the Gear’s functions. • Displays colours on the screen as grey tones. • Deactivates notifications. • Deactivates the Wi-Fi feature. • Deactivates additional features. • Limits the performance of the Gear’s CPU. On the Settings screen, tap Power saving →...
• The Gear’s battery must be charged by more than 15% to update the Gear’s software. • About device: Access information about the Gear. • Report diagnostics: Set the Gear to automatically send the device’s diagnostics to Samsung. ( : on)
Settings • 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 Introduction To connect your Gear to a mobile device, you must install the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device. Using the Samsung Gear app, you can customize your Gear’s settings. Tap Samsung Gear on the Apps screen of the mobile device.
You can change the type of watch to be displayed on the Watch screen. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Watch faces and select a desired watch type. The watch face you selected will be applied on the Watch screen.
Transfer saved audio files from your mobile device to your Gear. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Send music to Gear. When the Gear does not have enough available memory while the Auto sync feature is turned on, it deletes files that you have not set as your favourites in order from oldest to newest.
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Double press Home key Set an action to be performed when you press the Gear’s Home key twice. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Double press Home key, and then select an option.
About Gear Access information about the Gear. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → About Gear. • Update Gear software: Update the Gear to the latest software. • Gear storage: View your Gear’s memory information.
Finding your Gear If you misplace the Gear, find it with this feature. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Find my Gear. The Gear will vibrate and the screen will turn on. Drag upwards on the Gear, or tap on the mobile device.
• The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. • Restart your Gear to clear any temporary software bugs. • Ensure that your Gear software is updated to the latest version. • If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre.
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Appendix Your Gear freezes or has fatal errors Try the following solutions. If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Restarting the Gear If the Gear freezes or hangs, you may need to turn off the Gear and turn it on again.
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• Ensure there are no obstacles, such as walls or electrical equipment, between the devices. • Ensure that the latest version of the Samsung Gear app is installed on the mobile device. • Ensure that your Gear and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m).
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Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the Gear with Samsung Gear or S Health. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the Gear.
• Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence.
• Use only Samsung-approved charger specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery and charger can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung.
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Health and Safety • Avoid exposing the device to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device and charger from damage • Avoid exposing your device to very cold or very hot temperatures. •...
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If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery, or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery, stop using the device immediately and take it to a Samsung Service Centre • Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion.
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Health and Safety • Position your device within easy reach. Make sure you can access your wireless device without taking your eyes off the road. • Suspend use in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and heavy traffic can be hazardous.
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Health and Safety Do not use your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated • Prolonged exposure of your skin to an overheated device may cause low temperature burn symptoms, such as red spots and pigmentation. Use caution when exposed to flashing lights •...
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Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken • Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Install mobile devices and equipment with caution •...
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Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data.
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Health and Safety • Check your accounts regularly for unapproved or suspicious use. If you find any sign of misuse of your personal information, contact your service provider to delete or change your account information. • In the event your device is lost or stolen, change the passwords on your accounts to protect your personal information.
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Health and Safety 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.
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The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SM-R360 Serial No.:...
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