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  • Page 1 User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Device features Exercise in the water Goodnight mode Water and dust resistances Get started Device layout Assemble your device Wear the Watch Start using your device Galaxy Wearable app Lock or unlock your device Navigation Change the watch face Status panel Notifications Water lock mode...
  • Page 3 Table of contents Goodnight mode Apps Using apps Access apps Auto open apps Sort apps App permissions Recent apps Hide apps Uninstall apps Samsung apps Messages Phone Contacts Bixby Samsung Health Galaxy Store Weather Alarm...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Calendar Reminder Email Music app Gallery Find My Phone World clock Additional apps Spotify Settings Access Settings Connections Bluetooth Wi-Fi Connection alerts Airplane mode Location Connect to a new phone...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Vibration Vibration intensity Long vibration Ringtone vibration Notification vibration Display Watch faces Adjust screen brightness Set the screen timeout Show last app Background style Font style Font size Device maintenance Date and time Power saving mode Watch only mode Reset the Watch Watch status...
  • Page 6 Lock screen and security Set a screen lock Remote security Accessibility Visibility enhancements Advanced settings Text to speech Other settings Custom shortcut Wake-up gesture Touch sensitivity Watch info Learn more Videos Tips Smart Simulator Samsung Care Talk to an agent...
  • Page 7 Table of contents Legal information Intellectual property Open source software Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of liability Modification of software Samsung Knox Maintaining water and dust resistance Restricting children’s access to your mobile device Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

  • Page 8: Device Features

      Meet Bixby Bixby responds to your voice commands and can help you understand your settings and set up your Samsung device. For more information, see Bixby on page 26. Exercise in the water Use Water lock mode when you exercise in the water. See Water lock mode on page 17.

  • Page 9: Get Started

    Get started Device layout Assemble your device Start using your device...

  • Page 10: Device Layout

    Get started Device layout Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

  • Page 11: Assemble Your Device

    CAUTION  The charging head for plugging the USB cable into a wall outlet is not included. Use only Samsung charging devices rated with an output voltage of (5v] and an output current of over [150mA] (sold separately). Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life.

  • Page 12: Wear The Watch

    Get started While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation. The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes too hot. If the device heats up while charging the battery:  1.
  • Page 13 Get started Strap tips and precautions   Some people may experience discomfort when wearing the Watch for prolonged periods.   If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Watch too tightly, you may feel some discomfort.   Do not expose the straps to very wet conditions. Wet straps can cause skin irritations.

  • Page 14: Start Using Your Device

    Compatible with select devices using Android 5.0 and later, with at least 1.5 GB RAM. Supported devices may vary by carrier and device. Some features may not be available. For best results, connect with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/galaxy-wearable-watch for a list of compatible smartphones.

  • Page 15: Lock Or Unlock Your Device

    Get started Connect the Watch to a new smartphone When you connect the Watch to another smartphone, the Watch automatically resets and all data is removed from its memory. Make sure you back up any important data stored on your Watch. Back up your Watch’s data on your smartphone as follows:  1.

  • Page 16: Navigation

    Get started Navigation Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Lightly tap the screen to launch an app, select a menu item, or press a button.
  • Page 17 Get started From the smartphone:  1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Watch faces tab.  2. Tap a desired watch face. The watch face you selected is applied on the Watch screen.  3. Tap Customize to select a background and items to display on the watch face. Widgets You can add widgets to the Home screens.
  • Page 18 Get started Enter text Text can be entered by speaking or by using a keyboard. A text input screen is displayed automatically when you are able to enter text. Select an emoji or text template to enter a message. You can also use voice input or the keyboard to type texts.
  • Page 19   Keyboard, and then use your finger to write text, or swipe right to view the keyboard mode options. Keyboard settings Change the Samsung keyboard settings. ◌   From Settings, tap General > Input > Keyboard settings, and tap options to customize:  ...
  • Page 20 Get started   • Handwriting: Enable handwriting mode.   • Smart typing: Customize features like predictive text, auto capitalize, and auto punctuate.   • Key-tap feedback: Set the watch to vibrate when you tap a key on the keyboard.   • Reset keyboard settings: Return your keyboard to the default settings.  ...

  • Page 21: Status Panel

    Get started Status panel To open the Status panel: ◌   On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Status Bar Indicator icons display at the top of the screen in the Status bar. Indicator icons Battery full Bluetooth connected Bluetooth enabled but not connected...

  • Page 22: Notifications

    Get started Quick settings You can quickly access settings through the status panel.   Tap a quick setting to open it. •   Touch and hold a quick setting to edit the placement, remove a setting, or add a • new setting.
  • Page 23 Get started  3. Tap the notification to view the details.  4. Tap More options > Block notifications. Notification settings Change settings for the notification feature.  1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap  Galaxy Wearable > Home tab > Notifications.

  • Page 24: Water Lock Mode

    Get started Water lock mode You can use Water lock mode to exercise in the water. While in Water lock mode touchscreen, wake-up gestures, and watch always on will be disabled. ◌   From Settings, tap Advanced > Water lock mode, and tap to enable this feature.

  • Page 25: Goodnight Mode

    Get started Goodnight mode Goodnight mutes all alerts, except for alarms and notifications. This k.png the screen off and the Watch silent while you sleep. ◌   From Settings, tap Advanced > Goodnight mode, and tap to enable this feature. TIP  You can also access Goodnight mode from quick settings.

  • Page 26: Apps

    Apps Using apps Samsung apps Additional apps...

  • Page 27: Using Apps

    Apps Using apps The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Apps can be downloaded from Galaxy Store. Access apps The Apps screen displays icons for all apps.  1. From the Watch screen, press the Home button to go to the Apps screen.  2.

  • Page 28: Recent Apps

    Apps Recent apps ◌   From the Apps screen, tap Recent apps. Hide apps You can hide apps that you do not want to see on your Watch.  1. From Galaxy Wearable on your phone, tap the Home tab > Apps.  2.

  • Page 29: Samsung Apps

    Apps Samsung apps The following apps come pre-installed or downloaded over-the-air to your device. Messages View messages and reply to or call the sender using the Watch. Send messages  1. From Apps, tap Messages.  2. Tap Compose.  3. Add recipients and tap Next.
  • Page 30 Apps Send SOS requests In an emergency situation, quickly press the Watch’s Home button three times. The device sends messages to your emergency contacts. The first time you enable this feature, you will be prompted to designate your emergency contacts. The messages include your location information.

  • Page 31: Phone

    Apps Phone Make calls The call feature automatically launches on your smartphone.  1. From the Apps screen, tap  Phone.  2. Use one of the following methods to make a call:  • Tap Keypad, enter a number using the keypad, and then tap Call.

  • Page 32: Contacts

    Apps Edit decline messages Edit or add templates used for rejecting phone calls.  1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab > Apps.  2. Tap Settings next to Phone.  • To edit a message, select it and edit the text.  •...

  • Page 33: Bixby

     2. Follow the prompts to set up Bixby. NOTE  To use Bixby, your mobile device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network, and you must sign in to your Samsung account. Enable voice launch You can launch Bixby using your own voice wake-up command. You can only use this feature when your Watch’s screen is turned on.

  • Page 34: Samsung Health

    Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals and regularly record and check your progress. When the Watch is synced with the Samsung Health app, you can save and manage health-related data and receive useful information about your health every day.
  • Page 35 The Watch counts the number of s.png you have taken and measures the distance traveled. ◌   From Samsung Health, swipe to and tap S.png to view a graph of your step count records. To set your s.png target:  1. From Samsung Health, swipe to S.png.
  • Page 36  Settings, and then tap Floor target.  3. Swipe up or down to set the target.  4. Tap Done. Exercise Record your exercise information and calories burned using Samsung Health’s exercise feature. Exercise with the Watch  1. From  Samsung Health, swipe to Exercise.
  • Page 37 Measure and record your heart rate. Take heart rate measurements when you are seated and relaxed.  1. From  Samsung Health, swipe to Heart rate.  2. Tap Measure to begin measuring your heart rate.  • After a moment, your current heart rate is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 38 Breathing exercise Use the Breathe feature to help reduce stress.  1. From  Samsung Health, swipe to Stress.  2. After taking a stress measurement, the Breathe feature is available. Tap Breathe for the following options:  • Start: Being the breathing exercise.
  • Page 39 Add challenges through Samsung Health on your smartphone.  1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Settings tab.  2. Tap Samsung Health > Together tab. Here you can add friends and challenges. View challenges on your Watch View your challenges and rank on the S.png leaderboard.

  • Page 40: Galaxy Store

     • Data permissions: Configure access permissions to your health data.  3. Tap Help for a description of Samsung Health. Galaxy Store Samsung Galaxy Store provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. ◌...

  • Page 41: Alarm

    Apps Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. Create an alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms.  1. From Apps , tap Alarm.  2. Tap Add and enter the time.  3. Tap Next, and select the days to repeat the alarm.  4.

  • Page 42: Reminder

    Apps Create an event You can use your Calendar to create events.  1. From Apps, tap Calendar.  2. Tap the day of the event, and tap Create . Enter the event details, and set a reminder.  3. Tap Save when finished. Delete an event You can delete an event that you created.

  • Page 43: Email

    Apps Email View emails received on your smartphone and reply to them. Read emails  1. From the Apps screen, tap Email.  2. Tap a message to view its content.  3. Tap More options for additional options:  • Star: Mark the email as important.  •...

  • Page 44: Music App

    Apps Music app Play music from the Watch You can play music from the Watch through Bluetooth headphones (not included).  1. From the Apps screen, tap Music.  2. Tap the output until the Watch icon is displayed.  3. Tap More options for the following options:  •...

  • Page 45: Gallery

    Apps Play music on your smartphone When you select a smartphone to play music from, you can control playback of the music with your Watch. The music plays on your smartphone.  1. From the Apps screen, tap Music.  2. Tap the output until the Phone icon is displayed.
  • Page 46 Apps Zoom in or out While viewing an image: ◌   Double-tap the image to zoom in or out. Delete images  1. From Gallery, touch and hold an image to delete, or tap More options.  2. Tap Delete, and then tap Ok to confirm.

  • Page 47: Find My Phone

    Apps Take a screenshot Capture an image of your screen. It is automatically saved to the Gallery app. To enable the screen capture feature: ◌   From Settings, tap Advanced > Screen capture to enable this feature. To take a screenshot: ◌...

  • Page 48: World Clock

    Apps World clock The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. Add cities  1. From the Apps screen, tap World clock.  2. Tap Add to add a city to your World clock.  3.

  • Page 49: Additional Apps

    Apps Additional apps The following apps are preloaded or downloaded over-the-air to your device. Spotify With Spotify, you have access to a world of music and podcasts. You can listen to artists and albums, or create your own playlist of your favorite songs. Want to discover new music? Choose a ready-made playlist that suits your mood or get personalized recommendations.

  • Page 50: Settings

    Settings Access Settings Connections Vibration Display Device maintenance Lock screen and security Accessibility Other settings...

  • Page 51: Access Settings

    Settings Access Settings You can personalize your device by configuring various setting options. ◌   From Apps, tap Settings, or swipe down from the top of the screen to open the status panel and tap Settings. Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.

  • Page 52: Nfc

    Settings  3. Enter the password if required, and tap Connect. NOTE  Once the Watch connects to a Wi-Fi network, the Watch reconnects to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the Watch connecting to the network automatically, select the network, and then tap Forget.

  • Page 53: Airplane Mode

    Settings Airplane mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. ◌   From Settings, tap Connections > Airplane mode to enable this option. Location Some apps may require location services to be turned on for full functionality.  1.

  • Page 54: Long Vibration

    Settings Long vibration Increase the duration of the vibration for calls and notifications. ◌   From Settings, tap Vibration > Long vibration to enable this feature. Ringtone vibration Vibrate for calls.  1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Settings.

  • Page 55: Adjust Screen Brightness

    Settings Adjust screen brightness Manually adjust the brightness of the display. ◌   From Settings, tap Display and select an option:   • Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the display.   • Auto low brightness: Set the Watch to automatically adjust the brightness depending on ambient light conditions.

  • Page 56: Device Maintenance

    Settings Device maintenance View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. Date and time You can set the date and time manually. ◌   From Settings, tap General > Date and time.  ...

  • Page 57: Watch Only Mode

    Settings Watch only mode Activate Watch only mode to save battery power by limiting the Watch’s functions to only showing the time.  1. From Settings, tap Battery.  2. Tap Watch only, and then tap To disable Watch only mode: ◌  ...

  • Page 58: Lock Screen And Security

    Remote security You can lock and reset your Watch remotely if it is lost. You can also prevent others from reactivating your device if it is lost or stolen. Sign in to your Samsung account to use this feature.  1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab >...

  • Page 59: Accessibility

    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. Visibility enhancements You can configure Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of your device.

  • Page 60: Text To Speech

    Settings Text to speech To set accessibility settings related to Text to speech: ◌   From Settings, tap General > 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.  ...

  • Page 61: Touch Sensitivity

      • 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...

  • Page 62: Learn More

    Learn more Learn more   Videos samsung.com/us/support/videos Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips Smart Simulator samsungsimulator.com Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter...

  • Page 63: Legal Information

    1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing the applicable information. For complete terms and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the Product. Find Legal Information Online The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, and Health &...

  • Page 64: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “mobile device”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.

  • Page 65: Modification Of Software

    Samsung to service this Product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the Product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.

  • Page 66: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance

    Legal information Maintaining water and dust resistance CAUTION  To avoid electric shock and damage to your device, do not charge device while it is wet or in an area where it could get wet. Do not handle device, charger or cords with wet hands while charging. This device is rated 5ATM.

  • Page 67: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    New Jersey 07660 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Internet: samsung.com ©2019 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy and Samsung Galaxy Watch are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files.

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