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- Page 1 USER MANUAL SM-R175 English (EU). 02/2020. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Basics Galaxy Wearable App Read me first Introduction About the Galaxy Buds+ Connecting and disconnecting the earbuds Device layout and functions Viewing Galaxy Buds+ status and Preparing the earbuds for use customising settings Battery Battery indicator lights identification Appendix Using the earbuds Troubleshooting... -
Page 3: Basics
• T his product includes certain free/open source software. To see the instructions for viewing the open source licence, go to the Samsung website (opensource.samsung.com). Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others... -
Page 4: About The Galaxy Buds
Basics About the Galaxy Buds+ Galaxy Buds+ are wireless earbuds which allow you to listen to music or answer incoming calls after connecting them to your device even while doing other activities, such as working out. Do not wear the earbuds in high-traffic areas, such as roads or crosswalks. Doing so may result in accidents due to slowed reaction times. -
Page 5: Device Layout And Functions
• A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from the Samsung website. Make sure they are compatible with the models before purchase. • U se only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty. - Page 6 Basics Wing tip Direction indicator Direction indicator Direction indicator...
- Page 7 Basics Charging case Charger port (USB Type-C) Earbud battery indicator light Charging contacts (left) Charging contacts (right) Charging case battery indicator light • I f there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur on the Galaxy Buds+.
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Page 8: Preparing The Earbuds For Use
Basics Preparing the earbuds for use Attaching an ear tip to the earbud Select the ear tip that fits your ear. Cover the latch at the bottom of the earbud with the ear tip. • D o not put the earbuds in your ears without ear tips. Doing so may hurt your ears. •... - Page 9 Basics Attaching a wing tip to the earbud Select the wing tip that fits your ear. Select the wing tip for the left or right ear. Hook the wing tip’s groove to earbud’s fixation hook and cover the earbud with the wing tip.
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Page 10: Battery
You can charge the earbuds by placing them into the charging case that has been already charged. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the Galaxy Buds+. • C onnecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the charging case. - Page 11 Basics Open the charging case. Check the direction of each earbud and correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in the charging case. Close the charging case. Connect the USB cable to the charger and then plug the USB cable into the charger port. Connecting the USB cable improperly may cause serious damage to the charging case.
- Page 12 • I f the Galaxy Buds+ are not charging properly, take the Galaxy Buds+ and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. • A void bending the USB cable. Doing so may damage or reduce the lifespan of the USB...
- Page 13 The Galaxy Buds+ may not charge properly or may overheat, or the charging case may be damaged. Use Samsung-approved wireless chargers. If you use other wireless chargers, the battery may not charge properly.
- Page 14 Basics Charging the battery using Wireless PowerShare Open the charging case. Check the direction of each earbud and correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in the charging case. Close the charging case. Place the centre of the charging case’s back on the device that functions as a wireless charger.
- Page 15 Basics After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the device that functions as a wireless charger. • T o charge properly, do not move or use either the device that functions as a wireless charger or the charging case while charging. •...
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Page 16: Battery Indicator Lights Identification
Basics Battery indicator lights identification The battery indicator lights inform you of your earbuds and the charging case’s charging status. The earbud battery indicator light is located inside of the charging case and shows the charging status of the earbuds. The charging case battery indicator light on the front of the charging case indicates the charging status of the case itself. - Page 17 Basics Charging case battery indicator light Charging case battery indicator light Colour Status • C harging Continuously red • F ully charged Continuously green • C harging blocked due to abnormal temperatures Flashes red (rapid pace) Flashes red (flashes after •...
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Page 18: Using The Earbuds
The earbuds will enter Bluetooth pairing mode automatically and a pop-up window will appear on your mobile device. If the pop-up window does not appear or if you want to connect to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses the Android OS, refer to... - Page 19 Using the earbuds On your mobile device, tap Connect on the pop-up window. The connection pop-up window will appear only on Samsung mobile devices running Android 7.1.1 or later that have the SmartThings app installed. If the pop-up window does not appear, update the SmartThings app to the latest version.
- Page 20 Samsung account, the earbuds pairing information will be synced on the other mobile devices that use the same Samsung account and you do not need to pair them at the beginning again. To connect the other devices that use the same Samsung account with the earbuds, on the mobile devices that you want to connect, open the notification panel and tap Media, or tap Settings →...
- Page 21 Using the earbuds Connecting to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses the Android OS (or, the connection pop-up window does not appear) On your mobile device, launch Galaxy Store or Play Store and download the Galaxy Wearable app. • Y ou can download the Galaxy Wearable app only on mobile devices running Android operating system 5.0 (API 21), or later, and with 1.5 GB of RAM or more.
- Page 22 Using the earbuds On your mobile device, activate the Bluetooth feature to connect the earbuds to your mobile device, launch the Galaxy Wearable app, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. Galaxy Buds+ Galaxy Buds (XXXX) Tips and precautions when connecting to the mobile device •...
- Page 23 Using the earbuds Tips and precautions for using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that uses a 2.4 GHz frequency to connect to various devices over short distances. It can connect and exchange data with other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as mobile devices, without connecting via cables. Notices for using Bluetooth •...
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Page 24: Wearing The Earbuds
Using the earbuds Wearing the earbuds Insert the wing tips into your ears and adjust accordingly to fit your ears. • Y our device contains magnets, which may affect medical devices, such as pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators. If you are using any of these medical devices, keep your device a safe distance from them and consult with your physician before you use the device. -
Page 25: Using The Touchpad
Using the earbuds Check the direction of each earbud and put them in your ears with the wing tip facing upwards until they sit conformably in your ears. Adjust the earbuds by rotating them to the left or right to fit your ears. The touch-sensitive sensor will automatically detect that you are wearing the earbuds when you put them on. - Page 26 Using the earbuds Single tap • P lay or pause track. Double tap • P lay next track. • A nswer or end a call. • P lace the current call on hold and answer the second call.
- Page 27 Using the earbuds Using the touchpad lock feature You can prevent unintended actions by using the touchpad lock feature. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device. Tap Touchpad. Tap the Lock touchpad switch to activate it. Setting a preset tap-and-hold feature You can select a preset tap-and-hold feature of each earbud to activate features quickly and conveniently.
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Page 28: Using Bixby
Using the earbuds Using Bixby Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your device more conveniently. You can talk to Bixby. Bixby will launch a function you request or show the information you want on the connected mobile device. •... -
Page 29: Listening To Music
Using the earbuds Listening to music Listen to music saved in your mobile device by connecting the earbuds to the mobile device. You can stream music played from the connected mobile device. On your mobile device, launch a music player app and play music. You can listen to music through your earbuds. -
Page 30: Using The Equaliser
Using the earbuds Tap and hold the right earbud’s touchpad and release your finger when you reach the desired volume to increase the volume. Tap and hold the left earbud’s touchpad and release your finger when you reach the desired volume to decrease the volume. •... -
Page 31: Using Call Features
Using the earbuds Using call features When the earbuds are connected to a mobile device, you can answer and control calls from the connected mobile device. Answering or declining a call When a call comes in while you are wearing the earbuds, they will emit a sound and a voice notification will inform you of the incoming call’s phone number or the name saved in your contacts. -
Page 32: Using Ambient Sound Mode
Using the earbuds Using ambient sound mode Hear your surroundings clearly while you are listening to music outdoors, so you can quickly detect any potentially dangerous situations. Activate ambient sound mode from your mobile device Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap the Ambient sound switch to activate the feature. - Page 33 Using the earbuds Tap and hold the left or right earbud. The ambient sound mode is activated and you can hear external sounds around you clearly. When you activate ambient sound mode, you may hear sudden loud external sounds. • D uring a call, ambient sound mode will turn off automatically. After the call, the mode returns to the previous state.
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Page 34: Galaxy Wearable App
Galaxy Wearable App Introduction To connect the earbuds to a mobile device, you must install the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device. Using the Galaxy Wearable app, you can view the Galaxy Buds+ status and customise its settings. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected mobile device. •... -
Page 35: Connecting And Disconnecting The Earbuds
Galaxy Wearable App Connecting and disconnecting the earbuds Disconnecting mobile devices from the earbuds Insert the earbuds into the charging case and close it. The Bluetooth connection will end. To manually disconnect the earbuds from your mobile device, launch the Galaxy Wearable →... -
Page 36: Viewing Galaxy Buds+ Status And Customising Settings
Galaxy Wearable App Switch the devices connected with earbuds When the earbuds are connected with two or more mobile devices, you can switch the mobile devices easily without disconnecting from the previous mobile device. On the mobile device that you want to switch to, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth, and then select earbuds under Paired devices. - Page 37 Galaxy Wearable App Touchpad Change the touchpad usage settings. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap Touchpad. • L ock touchpad: Lock the earbuds’ touchpads. To use the touchpad lock feature, tap the switch to activate it. Refer to Using the touchpad lock feature for more information.
- Page 38 • G aming mode: Set the earbuds to minimise audio delay to remove the time lag from the video and sound output, and listen to vivid sound when launching a game. This feature is available only when connecting with a Samsung mobile device that uses the Android OS.
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Page 39: Appendix
• E nsure that your earbuds and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. - Page 40 • I f the charging contacts are dirty, the battery may not charge properly. Wipe both gold- coloured contacts with a dry cloth and try charging the battery again. • V isit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The charging time and the battery life is different between the earbuds •...
- Page 41 If the Galaxy Buds+ overheat or feel hot for a prolonged period, do not use them for a while. If the Galaxy Buds+ continue to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A small gap appears around the outside of the Galaxy Buds+ •...
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Page 42: Updating The Earbuds' Software With The Galaxy Buds Manager On Your Computer
• T he Galaxy Buds Manager program can be connected to your earbuds when you use a computer that supports the Bluetooth feature. Installing Galaxy Buds Manager Download the Galaxy Buds Manager program on your computer from the Samsung Website (www.samsung.com) and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Updating the earbuds’ software... -
Page 43: Managing The Galaxy Buds
Appendix Computer Activate the Bluetooth feature. Launch the Galaxy Buds Manager program and select Connect. The earbuds and the Galaxy Buds Manager will be connected. Select Check for updates to check the current earbuds’ software version and whether they need to be updated, and then select Download and Install. The earbuds’... - Page 44 Appendix Remove any earwax or debris from the receiver with the brush or other tools. Do not use excessive force while removing earwax or debris. The receiver may be damaged. Cover the earbud with the ear tip. Cleaning the charging contacts If the battery does not charge properly, wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a dry cloth.
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Page 45: Restarting The Earbuds
Appendix Restarting the earbuds If the touchpad becomes unresponsive or the earbuds do not work properly, restart the earbuds. To restart the earbuds, insert the earbuds into their corresponding slots in the charging case and remove them after seven seconds or more. If the charging case has low battery, connect the charging case to the charger first. -
Page 46: Removing The Battery
• S amsung 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. - Page 47 Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.