Work out in the Water Use Water lock mode when you exercise in the water. For more information, see “Water Lock Mode” on page 23. Water and Dust Resistance This device is rated 5ATM, and passed military specification (MIL‑STD‑810G) testing. For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance”...
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Wireless Charger Wireless charging surface USB charger port LED indicator Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Set Up Your Device...
Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved The battery comes partially charged. You can use the by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for device while charging. your device to maximize battery life. Using other 1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger port.
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If the error Note: Prevent the USB charger port and the small occurs again, contact a Samsung Service Center for end of the charger from coming into contact with service support.
Wear the Gear Warning: If you feel discomfort while using the device, stop using it. If your device becomes hot, please Wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above remove it until it cools. your wrist as shown below. Do not fasten the Gear too tightly.
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Replace the Strap To replace the strap: ► Insert one end of the spring bar into the lug, slide Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with the spring bar inwards, and connect the new strap. a new one. To remove the strap: ►...
Start Using Your Device Lock or Unlock Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Turn Your Device On or Off Your Gear locks when you remove it from your wrist or The instructions below explain how to turn your device when the screen times out while you are wearing it.
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2. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap learn about your device’s features. Samsung Gear. • If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to Samsung Gear App the latest version. To connect your Gear to a smartphone, install the 3. Tap Start the Journey, and follow the prompts to Samsung Gear app on the smartphone.
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Back up and restore > Back up settings. Note: You must connect the Gear to Wi-Fi and sign in 2. End the connection between your Gear and to your Samsung account on the smartphone to enable smartphone. this feature. 3. Connect your Gear to another smartphone.
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1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap to your smartphone, they are remembered in the Samsung Gear. Samsung Gear app. If a connected wearable device 2. Tap More options > Disconnect, and then confirm is disconnected, the Samsung Gear app searches for when prompted.
Front View Bezel Back button Touchscreen Power/Home button Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device Front View...
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• Bezel Rotate the bezel to navigate through screens and to select options. • Back button Press to return to the previous screen. Press to pause a workout while tracking your exercise. • Power/Home button Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off. Press to turn on the screen.
Back View Heart rate sensor Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device Back View...
Navigation Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across Learn the basics for how to navigate through your the screen. device. • Swipe to the left or right to view other panels. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touch screen responds best to a Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
Watch Screen Customize Your Watch Screens The Watch screen is the starting point for the Gear. Rotate the bezel left or right to view notifications and widgets. Change the Watch Face 1. Touch and hold the Watch screen, and then rotate the bezel to view available watch faces.
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You can add widgets to the Home screens. Widgets are 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap small apps that offer limited functionality to provide Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Watch faces. information and convenient access. 2. Tap a desired watch face. The watch face you Add Widgets selected is applied on the Watch screen.
Status Panel Indicator icons Airplane mode Water lock mode Power saving mode Do not disturb Watch always on Settings Brightness Music player Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device Status Panel...
Power Saving To open the Status panel: ► On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of Activate power saving mode to save battery power by the screen. limiting the Gear’s functions. 1. On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of Status Bar the screen to open the status panel.
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Water Lock Mode Do Not Disturb Mode You can use Water lock mode to exercise in the water. You can set the Gear not to vibrate and turn off the The touchscreen, the wake-up gesture feature, and screen when a notification, except for alarms, is watch always on feature will turn off.
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Watch Always On Play Music Set the Gear to display a watch when the screen is You can play music saved on the Gear or smartphone. turned off. For more information, see "Music Player" on page 48. 1. On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of 1.
Notifications Clear All Notifications To clear all notifications: Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your smartphone. 1. From the Watch screen, rotate the bezel left to view notifications. When you receive a notification, information about the notification, such as its type, is displayed on the screen 2.
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Notification indicator: Show a yellow indicator 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap on the watch face when there are unread Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Notifications. notifications. 2. Tap On/Off to activate it, and then tap to select •...
Enter Text Default keyboard Select a default keyboard type for text input. Text can be entered by speaking or by using a keyboard. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap A text input screen is displayed automatically when Settings.
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Voice Input Emojis To use Voice input: You can add emojis to your message. ► Tap ► Tap Voice input and speak the message you Emojis, and select an emoji to include in want to enter. Tap Send when you are finished. your message.
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Keyboard Enter Characters To enter characters: Use the keyboard to enter your message. You can rotate the bezel to different input modes. 1. Tap Keyboard, and then rotate the bezel to character mode. Handwriting Mode 2. Tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the ►...
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• Reset keyboard settings: Reset the Samsung • Check for updates: Set the Gear to check for keyboard settings. and download the latest version of the Samsung • Clear personalized data: Clear word predictions keyboard. and other data. •...
Use Apps Auto Open Apps Set an app to launch by rotating the bezel without The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded tapping the app. When the bezel indicator icon hovers apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. over an app, the app will be launched automatically.
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2. Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword, and then select an app to download. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Apps. 2. Tap More options > Reorder. 3. Touch and hold Move app next to an app, and then drag the app up or down to another position.
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You can also uninstall apps from the Gear using your smartphone. Download History 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap View your app download history from the Samsung Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Apps. Gear app. 2. Tap More options >...
Alarm Delete an Alarm You can delete an alarm that you created. Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Alarm. Create an Alarm 2. Tap and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. Create an alarm event.
Alti-Barometer Customize Settings 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Measure the altitude and atmospheric pressure in your Alti‑barometer, rotate the bezel to the Settings current location. screen, and then tap Change. 2. Tap an option to customize: Measure Altitude •...
Calendar Create an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. View the events scheduled on the smartphone. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Calendar. Calendar.
Contacts Find a Contact You can search for a contact or scroll through the list to View your smartphone’s contact list. find one by name. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Create a Contact Contacts. You can search for a contact or scroll through the list to 2.
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Call or Message a Contact You can send a message or make a phone call from Contacts. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Contacts. 2. Tap the contact you want to connect with, and tap an option: •...
Email Reply to Emails 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap View emails received on the smartphone and reply Email. to them. 2. Tap an email to open the email screen. Read Emails 3. Scroll to the bottom of the email and tap Reply.
Samsung Gear app. find it. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Find My Gear. Find My Phone. 2. Tap Start.
Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ►...
Gallery Delete Images 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap View and manage images stored on the Gear. Gallery. 2. Touch and hold an image to delete. View Images – or – 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Gallery.
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To sync images on your smartphone with your Gear: 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Images can be exchanged between your Gear and Samsung Gear > Settings tab. smartphone. 2. Tap Transfer content to Gear > Auto sync under Import Images from Your Smartphone Photos to enable.
Edit or add templates used for replying to messages. View messages and reply to or call the sender using the 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, Gear. Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Quick messages. Send Messages 2. Tap Quick responses.
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• Send my location: Use your GPS to send a map 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, link to your location. Samsung Gear > Settings tab > • Show on phone: View the message on your Send SOS requests. smartphone.
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Reply to Messages 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Messages. 2. Tap a conversation to view it. 3. Scroll to the bottom of the conversation and tap Reply. 4. Compose your message and send. Apps...
Music Player Volume Output Rewind More options Play/Pause Fast-forward Playlist Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
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Play Music From the Gear Play Music On Your Smartphone You can play music from the Gear through Bluetooth When you select a smartphone to play music from, you headphones (not included). can control playback of the music with your Gear. The music plays on your smartphone.
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Import Music Import music saved in your smartphone to your Gear. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Transfer content to Gear. 2. Tap Select tracks. 3. Select files and tap Done. To sync recently added music in your smartphone with your Gear: 1.
News Briefing Create and access your personalized magazines. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap News Briefing. 2. Rotate the bezel to search through trending articles. Apps...
Phone Keypad Contacts More options Call log Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
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Make Calls Answer Calls The call feature automatically launches on your To answer an incoming call: smartphone. ► Drag Answer to the right. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap – or – Phone. Rotate the bezel to the right. 2.
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Edit or add templates used for rejecting phone calls. Reject incoming calls. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, ► Drag Reject to the left. Samsung Gear > Settings tab > – or – Quick messages. Rotate the bezel to the left. 2. Tap Call‑decline messages.
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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 and tap Phone to view missed calls in the Call log.
PPT Controller Control PPT Slides with the Gear You can remotely control the Powerpoint slides with You can use PPT Controller to connect the Gear to a your Gear. computer, and control PowerPoint presentations. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap To connect: PPT Controller.
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Presentation Alerts Interval Alerts Set a finishing time for your presentation on your Gear You can set alerts on your Gear to warn you when you to receive a notification are close to the end of your presentation time, or at various intervals during your presentation.
Reminder Complete a Reminder To mark a reminder as complete: Add reminders for events, and set alarms outside of the Calendar app. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Reminder. Create a Reminder 2. Tap the reminder you want to complete. 1.
S Voice Set a Wake‑Up Command You can launch S Voice using a customized wake-up ™ Speak to perform operations or searches on your command. device. Note: You can only use this feature when your Gear’s screen is turned on. Use S Voice 1.
When the Gear is synced with the Samsung Health app, user-provided information, placement of the sensor you can use additional features that include checking on the body, and other end-user interactions.
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Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed; 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap • Samsung Health. Ankle swelling, especially at night; • 2. Rotate the bezel and tap the steps tracker.
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Exercise Tracker Record and track the number of floors you walk up. Record your exercise information and calories burned using Samsung Health’s exercise feature. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Samsung Health. When your Gear and smartphone are connected, this feature uses your smartphone’s location information.
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6. Press the Back button to pause the workout. • 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Press the Back button again to resume the Samsung Health. workout. • 2. Rotate the bezel and tap Exercise. Tap Finish to complete your workout and view your workout summary.
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1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap To activate or deactivate this feature: Samsung Health. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 2. Rotate the bezel and tap Heart rate. Samsung Health.
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To set your daily water target: 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Record and track how many glasses of water you drink. Samsung Health. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 2. Rotate the bezel and tap Water.
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To set your daily caffeine target: 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Record and track how many cups of caffeinated Samsung Health. beverages you drink each day. 2. Rotate the bezel and tap Caffeine. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Samsung Health.
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Samsung Gear > Settings tab. • Healthy activity: Indicates whether you 2. Tap Samsung Health > Together tab. Here you can are walking or running. If you take more than add friends and challenges. 100 steps per minute for at least 10 consecutive minutes, the Gear encourages you to keep going.
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Inactive time alerts: Set the Gear to alert you if you have been still for almost an hour. • Sleep notifications: Set the Gear to give you notifications for sleeping. 4. Tap Help for a description of Samsung Health. Apps...
Weather View weather information on the Gear for locations set on the smartphone when the devices are connected. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Weather. 2. Tap the screen and rotate the bezel to view weather information.
World Clock Remove Cities 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap The World clock lets you keep track of the current time World clock. in multiple cities around the globe. 2. Tap More options by the city you want to remove. Add Cities 3.
How to Use Settings Access Settings You can personalize your device by configuring various setting options. To access Settings: ► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings. – or – On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the status panel, and then tap Settings.
Bluetooth Wi-Fi Use Bluetooth to connect the Gear to a smartphone Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi and a headset (not included). network. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings.
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1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Settings. Samsung Gear > Settings tab. 2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Gear connection > Sync Wi-Fi profiles. 3. Tap Wi-Fi networks > Scan.
Make Payments with the NFC Feature The Gear lets you use the built-in technology to make Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, payments and buy tickets for transportation or events you must register for the mobile payment service. after downloading and configuring the required apps.
Connection Alerts Location Receive alerts when disconnected from Bluetooth. Some apps may require location services to be turned on for full functionality. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings.
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. To connect to a new phone: 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings.
Vibrations Ringtone Vibration Vibrate for calls. Set your vibration preferences for the device. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings. Vibration Intensity 2. Tap Vibration > Ringtone vibration and select a Configure the vibration intensity. vibration pattern. 1.
Do Not Disturb Use these options to determine block out time where notifications are turned off, and during which time periods you want to enter this mode. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings. 2. Tap Device > Do not disturb, and configure the following: •...
• Watch Faces and Styles Background style: Select a background. • Font: Change the font style and size. Change the style settings. Adjust Screen 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Brightness Settings. 2. Tap Watch faces and styles. The following options Manually adjust the brightness of the display.
Set the Screen Timeout Touch Sensitivity Set the length of time the Gear waits before turning off Set the Gear to allow use of the touch screen with the display’s backlight. gloves on. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1.
Device Maintenance Get an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
Date and Time Power Saving Mode You can set the date and time manually. Activate Power saving mode to save battery power by limiting the Gear’s functions. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings. To save battery power, Power saving mode: •...
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Samsung Gear > Settings tab > About Gear. Settings > Battery management. 2. Tap the icons at the top of the screen to view 2.
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• Marketing information: Receive special offers, membership benefits, and newsletters. • Samsung account: View the Samsung account that is tied to your Gear. • Device name: Change the Gear’s name. Settings...
Set a Screen Lock Security Update Service It is recommended that you secure your device using a You can update the security policy manually or Screen lock. automatically. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings.
Gear are connected to a network, or Bluetooth. from reactivating your device if it is lost or stolen. You must be signed in to your Samsung account to 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap enable this feature.
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
Text to Speech To set accessibility settings related to hearing: 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings. 2. Tap General management > Text-to-speech and select a mode. • Language: Choose the language for spoken text. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
Custom Shortcut Gear Info You can set up a custom shortcut when the Home key is View the Gear’s information. double pressed. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings.
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• Report diagnostic and usage info: Give consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung to help improve the quality and performance of its products and services. • Debugging: Activate or deactivate USB debugging mode when developing apps for the Gear.
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Some software components of this product, including that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express incorporate source code covered under GNU General or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with...
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Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is construed to create an express or implied warranty a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any required.
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Maintaining Water and Dust Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device. Resistance • Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly CAUTION! To avoid electric shock and damage to your with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in device, do not charge device while it is wet or in an area fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the where it could get wet.