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- Page 1 USER MANUAL SM-R840 SM-R850 SM-R845F SM-R855F English. 07/2020. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting or replacing the band notifications Wearing the Galaxy Watch3 39 Quick panel correctly 46 Entering text 23 Turning the Galaxy Watch3 on and Introduction Using the voice input 24 Connecting the Galaxy Watch3 to Using emoticons or stickers a mobile device... - Page 3 Requesting an SOS when you are 78 Music hurt from a fall Introduction 93 PPT Controller Playing music Introduction Importing music Connecting your Galaxy Watch3 to Playing music with your Galaxy a device via Bluetooth Watch3 Setting the alarm functions...
- Page 4 Changing the recording mode 121 General 97 Galaxy Store 122 Accessibility 98 Settings 122 Bixby Introduction 122 Samsung Pay Watch faces 122 Account and backup Apps 124 Sync phone settings 100 Sound and vibration 125 Watch software update 101 Display...
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Page 5: Getting Started
You can easily browse the various features by rotating the bezel or launch a feature by simply tapping the screen and also change the watch face to match your taste. Connect your Galaxy Watch3 to your mobile device, or use the Galaxy Watch3 by itself without connecting to a mobile device. - Page 6 • Depending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If your device is approved by the FCC, you can view the FCC ID of the Galaxy Watch3. To view the FCC ID, tap (Settings) on the Galaxy Watch3’s Apps screen and tap About...
- Page 7 Getting Started 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 expose the device to water moving with force. Do not suddenly apply water pressure to the device, such as when diving.
- Page 8 • Do not use soap, cleaning agents, abrasive materials and compressed air when cleaning your Galaxy Watch3 and do not clean it with the ultrasonic waves or the external heat sources. Doing so may damage the Galaxy Watch3. Skin irritation may be caused by soap, detergents hand sanitizers, or cleaning agents left on the Galaxy Watch3.
- Page 9 Galaxy Watch3. – Nickel: The Galaxy Watch3 contains a small amount of nickel, which is below its reference point limited by the Europe REACH regulation. You will not be exposed to the nickel inside the Galaxy Watch3 and the Galaxy Watch3 has passed the international certificated test.
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Page 10: Device Layout
• The items supplied with the Galaxy Watch3 and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this Galaxy Watch3 and may not be compatible with other devices. -
Page 11: Galaxy Watch3
Getting Started Galaxy Watch3 Atmospheric pressure sensor NFC antenna SM-R840, SM-R850: Back key GPS antenna SM-R845F, SM-R855F: LTE/GPS antenna Bezel Touch screen Home key (Power key) Light sensor Microphone Pressure vent Speaker Optical heart rate sensor Band... - Page 12 Inner components of the Galaxy Watch3 may be damaged along with the water-resistance feature. • If you use the Galaxy Watch3 with its acrylic body broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre.
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Page 13: Wireless Charger
Getting Started Keys Function • When the Galaxy Watch3 is off, press and hold to turn it on. • Press to turn on the screen. • Press and hold to start a conversation with Bixby. Refer to Using Bixby for more information. -
Page 14: Battery
The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging. • The Galaxy Watch3 has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery by using a wireless charging pad. The wireless charging pad is sold separately. For more information about available wireless charging pads, refer to the Samsung website. - Page 15 • If the Galaxy Watch3 is being charged with other devices via a multi charger, charging may take longer. • The Galaxy Watch3 can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.
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Page 16: Charging The Battery Using Wireless
Getting Started • If you charge the Galaxy Watch3 while the wireless charger is wet, the Galaxy Watch3 may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the wireless charger before charging the Galaxy Watch3. • If the Galaxy Watch3 is not charging properly, take the Galaxy Watch3 to a Samsung Service Centre. -
Page 17: Power Saving Mode
• To charge properly, do not move or use the device that functions as a wireless charging pad or Galaxy Watch3 while charging. • The power charged to your Galaxy Watch3 may be less than the amount shared to it by the device that functions as a wireless charging pad. -
Page 18: Wearing The Galaxy Watch3
Watch3 and wait 2 or 3 days for the symptoms to ease. If the symptoms persist or worsen, immediately call your doctor. • Make sure your skin is dry before wearing your Galaxy Watch3. If you wear a wet Galaxy Watch3 for a long time, your skin may be affected. -
Page 19: Connecting Or Replacing The Band
Getting Started Connecting or replacing the band Connect the band before using your Galaxy Watch3. You can detach the band from the Galaxy Watch3 and replace it with a new one. • The supplied band may vary depending on the region or model. - Page 20 Getting Started Replacing the band Slide the band’s spring bar inwards. Pull the band away from the Galaxy Watch3’s body. Connect the new band to your Galaxy Watch3.
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Page 21: Wearing The Galaxy Watch3 Correctly
<Rear> Optical heart rate sensor • If you fasten the Galaxy Watch3 too tightly, the skin irritation may occur and if you fasten it too loosely, friction may occur. • Do not look directly at the optical heart rate sensor’s lights. Doing so may impair your vision. - Page 22 Please make sure you remove such obstructions before use. • To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Galaxy Watch3, use the Ridge sport band. The Ridge sport band is sold separately.
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Page 23: Turning The Galaxy Watch3 On And Off
Back key Home key Tap Power off. You can set the Galaxy Watch3 to turn off when you press and hold the Home key. On (Settings) → Advanced → Home key → Press and hold the Apps screen, tap and tap Power off menu. -
Page 24: Connecting The Galaxy Watch3 To
Installing the Galaxy Wearable app You can use other various features after connecting your Galaxy Watch3 to a mobile device. To connect your Galaxy Watch3 to a mobile device, install the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device. Depending on your mobile device, you can download the Galaxy Wearable app from the following places: •... - Page 25 When you connect the Galaxy Watch3 to a new mobile device, the Galaxy Watch3 will reset all data, except for media files and settings. When the prompt appears before connecting your Galaxy Watch3 to a new mobile device, tap Back up data to securely back up the stored data. Refer to...
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Page 26: Remote Connection
Watch3 conveniently without connecting to a mobile device while doing outdoor activities such as climbing a mountain or exercise. You can set to use the Galaxy Watch3 without a mobile device when you turn on the Galaxy Watch3 for the first time or you reset it. -
Page 27: Controlling The Screen
Controlling the screen Bezel Your Galaxy Watch3 has a bezel. Rotate the bezel clockwise or anticlockwise to easily control the Galaxy Watch3’s various functions. • Make sure the bezel area is free from the foreign materials like dust or sand. - Page 28 Getting Started Selecting an item Rotate the bezel to move from item to item. When you rotate the bezel, the highlight indicator will move in same direction and an item will be highlighted. Adjusting the input value Rotate the bezel to adjust the volume or brightness. When adjusting the brightness, rotate the bezel clockwise to make the screen brighter.
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Page 29: Touchscreen
• It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods. Doing so may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. • The Galaxy Watch3 may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area. - Page 30 Getting Started Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for two or more seconds to access the edit mode or to view available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on an image to zoom in or out.
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Page 31: Screen Composition
Getting Started Screen composition The Watch screen is the starting point for accessing all of the Galaxy Watch3’s many screens. You can view widgets or open the notification panel by rotating the bezel. Watch Notifications Widgets Add widgets. Available widgets, notifications, and their arrangement may vary depending on the software version. -
Page 32: Switching The Screen
Watch screen Apps screen Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps installed on the Galaxy Watch3. To move to the next or previous app, rotate the bezel or swipe to the left or right on the screen. - Page 33 Getting Started Opening apps On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to launch the app. (Recent apps) on the Apps To launch an app from the list of recently used apps, tap screen. Alternatively, rotate the bezel clockwise or swipe on the screen to the left on the Watch screen and select the recently launched app or frequently used app from the App shortcuts widget to launch the app.
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Page 34: Lock Screen
Lock screen Use the screen lock feature to protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your Galaxy Watch3. After activating the screen lock feature, the Galaxy Watch3 will require an unlock code whenever you use it. Setting the screen lock (Settings) →... -
Page 35: Watch
You can also change the watch face. On the Apps screen, tap faces → Select watch face. You can also change the Galaxy Watch3’s watch face from your mobile device. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap Watch faces. -
Page 36: Activating The Watch Always On Feature
Watch only mode You can use your Galaxy Watch3 in watch only mode. In watch only mode, only the time will display and all other functions cannot be used. Open the quick panel by dragging downwards from the top of the screen and tap... -
Page 37: Notifications
Getting Started Notifications Notification panel Check a notification such as a new message or a missed call on the notification panel. On the Watch screen, rotate the bezel anticlockwise or swipe to the right on the screen to open the notification panel. -
Page 38: Selecting Apps For Receiving Notifications
Delete a notification by swiping upwards on the screen while viewing a notification. Selecting apps for receiving notifications Select an app from your mobile device to receive notifications on your Galaxy Watch3. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap Home → Notifications, and tap the switch. -
Page 39: Quick Panel
Checking the indicator icons Indicator icons appear at the top of the quick panel and let you know the Galaxy Watch3’s current status. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the region, service provider, or model. - Page 40 Getting Started Icon Meaning Wi-Fi connected Battery power level Checking quick setting icons Quick setting icons appear on the quick panel. Tap the icon to change the basic settings or launch the function conveniently. Refer to Adding or removing a quick setting icon for more information about adding the new icons on the quick panel.
- Page 41 Getting Started Icon Meaning Activate the NFC feature Play or pause music Activate power saving mode Activate the touch sensitivity feature Adding or removing a quick setting icon You can edit the icons on the quick panel. To add a quick setting icon, tap and hold an icon on the quick panel and tap , then select a feature you want to add on the quick panel.
- Page 42 On the quick panel, tap If you activate this feature, the battery will drain more quickly than normal. Launching the Settings app Launch the Settings app to configure the Galaxy Watch3’s various features. On the quick panel, tap The Settings app will launch.
- Page 43 Wi-Fi network does not connect automatically when you use the Galaxy Watch3 without connecting to a mobile device. Connecting the Bluetooth headset Connect the Bluetooth headset and you can listen music and have a phone conversations through it.
- Page 44 Find My Phone for more information. This feature is not displayed when you use the Galaxy Watch3 without connecting to a mobile device. Activating the location information feature Activate the location information to use GPS data and location data with certain apps.
- Page 45 Playing or pausing music Play or pause music. On the quick panel, tap Music is played or paused on the Galaxy Watch3 or the connected mobile device. You can also listen to music after connecting the Bluetooth headset. Activating power saving mode Activate power saving mode to restrict some Galaxy Watch3 features and reduce the battery usage.
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Page 46: Entering Text
• The text input screen may be different depending on the app you launch. • When the Galaxy Watch3 is connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth, the language settings applied on the mobile device are applied to the Galaxy Watch3. -
Page 47: Using Emoticons Or Stickers
– Speak in quiet places. – Do not use offensive or slang words. – Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The Galaxy Watch3 may not recognise your spoken message depending on your surroundings or how you speak. Using emoticons or stickers →... -
Page 48: Changing The Input Mode
Getting Started Using the keyboard to open the keyboard. If handwriting input mode appears, rotate the bezel to open the keyboard. • Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. •... -
Page 49: Messages
Apps and features Messages View messages and reply to using the Galaxy Watch3. Viewing messages You may incur additional charges for receiving messages while you are roaming. (Messages) on the Apps screen. Or, rotate the bezel anticlockwise or swipe the screen to the right on the Watch screen to open the notification panel and view a new message. - Page 50 Scroll through the message list, and then select a contact to view your conversations. Tap and hold a message, then tap Delete. To delete multiple messages, tick messages you want to delete. The message will be deleted both from the Galaxy Watch3 and the connected mobile device.
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Page 51: Phone
Apps and features Phone Introduction You can make calls and check incoming calls and receive them. You can have phone conversations via the internal microphone, speaker, or connected Bluetooth headset. The sound may not be heard clearly during a call and only brief calls are available in areas with weak signals. -
Page 52: Making Calls
Apps and features Making calls (Phone) on the Apps screen. Keypad Contacts Log list Use one of the followings methods: • Tap , enter a number using the keypad, and then tap . • Tap , rotate the bezel or scroll through the contact list, select a contact, and then tap •... -
Page 53: Contacts
Apps and features Making a phone call with a Bluetooth headset When a Bluetooth headset is connected to the Galaxy Watch3, you can make phone calls with a Bluetooth headset. If a Bluetooth headset is not connected to the Galaxy Watch3, on the Apps screen, tap (Settings) →... - Page 54 (Contacts) and select your profile, and then swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen. In an emergency, press and hold the Galaxy Watch3’s Home key and the Back key simultaneously and tap Emergency medical info. You may not use this feature depending on the mobile device that you connect to the...
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Page 55: Samsung Pay
Tap Samsung Pay and follow the on-screen instruction to complete your card registration. Making payments To make a payment on your Galaxy Watch3, press and hold the Back key. Enter the PIN. Scroll through the cards list, select a card and tap PAY. -
Page 56: Samsung Health
Galaxy Watch3 recognises inactivity for more than one hour. When your Galaxy Watch3 recognises you are driving, it may not display an encouraging message or stretches. -
Page 57: Daily Activity
Checking the daily activity (Samsung Health) on the Apps screen, rotate the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen, and then open the daily activity tracker screen. Alternatively, rotate the bezel clockwise or swipe the screen to the left on the Watch screen and select the Daily activity widget to launch it. -
Page 58: Steps
Settings, and then tap the Notifications switch to activate it. Steps The Galaxy Watch3 counts the number of steps you have taken, measures the distance travelled, and records how many floors you climb. Measuring your step count, distance you walk, and floors you climb (Samsung Health) on the Apps screen, rotate the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen, and then open the steps tracker screen. - Page 59 • The floors measured may not be accurate if water (shower and water activity) or foreign materials enter the atmospheric pressure sensor. If there is any detergent, sweat, or raindrops on the Galaxy Watch3, rinse it with clean water and dry the atmospheric pressure sensor thoroughly before use.
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Page 60: Exercise
Be aware of following conditions before exercising in cold weather conditions: • Avoid using the device in cold weather. If possible, use the device indoors. • If you use the device outside in cold weather, cover the Galaxy Watch3 with your sleeves before using it. - Page 61 • Coaching messages: Set to receive coaching messages for proper pacing while working out. • Screen always on: Set the Galaxy Watch3’s screen to remain on during workouts so you can view the workout screen. However, using this feature will cause the battery to drain more quickly.
- Page 62 Apps and features to start exercising. • Set whether to use your location information when you use your Galaxy Watch3 for the first time after purchasing or resetting it. Enabling the location information is set as the default. • Your heart rate is measured in seconds when you start exercising. To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Galaxy Watch3, wear the Galaxy Watch3 firmly around your lower arm just above the wrist.
- Page 63 • After swimming, you can remove the water inside the speaker by emitting a loud sound if your Galaxy Watch3 is not playing sound well. On the Apps screen, tap (Settings) → Advanced → Water lock → Eject water with sound → Play sound.
- Page 64 Select the exercise type and start the next exercise. Starting repetitive exercises You can perform repetitive exercises such as squats or deadlifts. Your Galaxy Watch3 will count how many times you repeat the motion with beeping and voice guidance. (Samsung Health) on the Apps screen.
- Page 65 Set the various options for each exercise type. • Rep counter: Count the number of repetitions with beeping and voice guidance. • Wrist worn on: Select the wrist that you wear your Galaxy Watch3 to improve the counting accuracy. • Screen always on: Set the Galaxy Watch3’s screen to remain on during workouts so you can view the workout screen.
- Page 66 Watch3, it automatically recognises that you are exercising and records exercise information such as the exercise type, duration and calories burned. When you stop doing some exercises for more than one minute, the Galaxy Watch3 automatically recognises that you have stopped exercising and recording will end.
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Page 67: Calories
A graph will be provided with recommended ranges for each measured sleep state. • If your heart rate is irregular or your Galaxy Watch3 cannot recognise your heart rate properly, the sleep pattern will be analysed into three states (Restless, Light, Motionless). - Page 68 Measuring your sleep Sleep while wearing the Galaxy Watch3. The Galaxy Watch3 will start to measure your sleep. (Samsung Health) on the Apps screen after you wake up. Rotate the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen and open the sleep tracker screen.
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Page 69: Heart Rate
• Heart rate measurements may vary depending on the measurement method and the environment they are taken in. • If the optical heart rate sensor is not working, check the Galaxy Watch3’s position on your wrist and make sure nothing is obstructing the sensor. If the optical heart rate sensor continues to have the same problem, visit a Samsung Service Centre. - Page 70 Measuring your heart rate continuously You can set your Galaxy Watch3 to automatically measure your heart rate continuously. On the heart rate tracker screen, rotate the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards, tap HR and stress measurement, and then select Measure continuously.
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Page 71: Stress
• Your stress level may not be measured while you are sleeping, working out, moving a lot, or immediately after you finish a workout. • To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Galaxy Watch3, wear the Galaxy Watch3 firmly around your lower arm just above the wrist. Refer to... -
Page 72: Food
Apps and features Alleviating stress You can reduce stress with a deep and slow breathing by following the Galaxy Watch3. Tap BREATHE > on the stress tracker screen. Tap Start and start breathing. To stop to breathe, tap on the screen and tap Stop. -
Page 73: Weight Management
You can also check the weight you entered in the Samsung Health app on your connected mobile device. • Set your goal weight in the Samsung Health app on your mobile device to check information on your Galaxy Watch3. -
Page 74: Water
Water Record and track how many glasses of water you drink. Recording water consumption (Samsung Health) on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen and open the water tracker screen. when you drink a glass of water. -
Page 75: Caffeine
Caffeine Record and track how many cups of coffee you drink. Recording your coffee consumption (Samsung Health) on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen and open the caffeine tracker screen. when you drink a cup of coffee. -
Page 76: Together
Done. Together Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users. You can set a goal, compete with your friends, and view the challenge status on your Galaxy Watch3. • Activate the together feature in the Samsung Health app on your mobile device to check information on your Galaxy Watch3. -
Page 77: Settings
• Profile: Enter your profile information, such as your gender, height, and weight. • Units: Set the unit to use in the Samsung Health app of your Galaxy Watch3. • Workout detection: Set your Galaxy Watch3 to recognise your workout automatically. -
Page 78: Gps
When you are using your Galaxy Watch3 without connecting to a mobile device, the GPS antenna in your Galaxy Watch3 will be used. (Settings) → Location and tap the switch to activate it. -
Page 79: Importing Music
Watch3 when it has more than 15 % of remaining battery power. Playing music with your Galaxy Watch3 Play music saved on your Galaxy Watch3 via the internal speaker. You can also play music via a connected Bluetooth headset. (Music) on the Apps screen. -
Page 80: Playing Music With Your Mobile Device
Playing music without connecting to a mobile device Listen to music or radio using the Galaxy Watch3 by itself. You must download music or a radio streaming app on the Galaxy Watch3. - Page 81 Watch screen to open the notification panel and view a reminder. • All reminders on your Galaxy Watch3 will be synced with the connected mobile device automatically so that you can receive alarms and check them from the mobile device.
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Page 82: Calendar
Bixby Introduction Bixby is a voice service that helps you use the Galaxy Watch3 more conveniently. You can talk to Bixby to launch a function or provide you with information. • Bixby may not be available when you use the Galaxy Watch3 without connecting to a mobile device. -
Page 83: Starting Bixby
Starting Bixby When you launch Bixby for the first time, the Bixby intro page will appear. You must select the language to use with Bixby, check your Samsung account, and then agree to the terms and conditions. Press and hold the Home key. Alternatively, tap (Bixby) on the Apps screen. -
Page 84: Using Bixby
• Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The Galaxy Watch3 may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak. -
Page 85: Weather
Apps and features Weather View weather information on the Galaxy Watch3 for locations set on the Galaxy Watch3 or the connected mobile device. (Weather) on the Apps screen. Alternatively, rotate the bezel clockwise or swipe the screen to the left on the Watch screen and select the Weather widget to launch it. -
Page 86: World Clock
Apps and features Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. Alternatively, rotate the bezel clockwise. If you want to use the snooze function, drag outside the large circle. Alternatively, rotate the bezel anticlockwise. Deleting alarms In the alarms list, tap and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. World clock Creating world clocks (World clock) on the Apps screen. -
Page 87: Timer
Apps and features Timer (Timer) on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel or swipe to the left or right on the screen and tap Custom. Tap the input field to set the duration and tap Start. Or, select a frequently used timer. Drag outside the large circle when timer goes off. -
Page 88: Gallery
Select a category at the bottom of the screen, select files, and then tap Done. To sync images on your mobile device with your Galaxy Watch3, tap the Auto sync switch under Images, tap Albums to sync, select albums to import to your Galaxy Watch3, and then tap Done. -
Page 89: Viewing Images
Apps and features Viewing images View and manage the images saved on your Galaxy Watch3. (Gallery) on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel or swipe to the left or right on the screen to scroll through the image list and select an image. -
Page 90: Find My Phone
The Galaxy Watch3 will display your mobile device’s location. Find My Watch If you misplace your Galaxy Watch3, the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device can help you find it. This feature is not available when you use the Galaxy Watch3 without connecting to a mobile device. -
Page 91: Sending An Sos
Home → Find My Watch → Get location to check the current location of the Galaxy Watch3. When your Galaxy Watch3 is lost or stolen, you can control it remotely. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device, tap Home → Find My Watch → Set security, and then select a feature. -
Page 92: Requesting An Sos
• To set a delay time for sending an SOS message that will give you time to cancel the message after quickly pressing the Galaxy Watch3’s Home key three times, tap the Count down before sending switch to activate it. -
Page 93: Ppt Controller
SOS message manually whenever you want. The Galaxy Watch3 may believe that you have been hurt in a fall if you are doing a high impact exercise. If it is so, cancel the alert to not send the SOS message. - Page 94 The Galaxy Watch3’s screen may turn off while you are controlling the PPT slides with the Galaxy Watch3. To set the screen to always stay on, tap → Screen always on and tap the Screen always on switch to activate it.
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Page 95: Setting The Alarm Functions
Setting the alarm functions Setting the wrap-up alert You can set the finishing time on your Galaxy Watch3 in advance to receive an alarm. Tap , rotate the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen, and then select Wrap-up alert. -
Page 96: Voice Recorder
Apps and features Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations. The Galaxy Watch3 can convert your voice to text. Making voice recordings (Voice Recorder) on the Apps screen. to start recording. Speak into the Galaxy Watch3’s microphone. -
Page 97: Changing The Recording Mode
: This is the normal recording mode. • : The Galaxy Watch3 records your voice for up to 10 minutes, converts it to text, and then saves it. For best results, keep the Galaxy Watch3 near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place. -
Page 98: Settings
Galaxy Store. • Watch always on: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to display a watch when the screen is turned off. The Watch always on feature only works while you are wearing the Galaxy Watch3. - Page 99 Permissions For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information on your Galaxy Watch3. View your app permission settings for each app and change the settings. On the Settings screen, tap Apps → Permissions.
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Page 100: Sound And Vibration
• Some options will not be displayed on the Bluetooth model. • Send as audio: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to send a voice message as an audio file. • Blocked numbers and messages: View the blocked numbers and messages from the blocked number. -
Page 101: Display
• Auto low brightness: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to automatically adjust the brightness depending on the ambient light conditions. • Screen timeout: Set the length of time the Galaxy Watch3 waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • Show last app: Set the time to keep the app screen on when it is in use. If the screen is turned on again within the set time after has been turned off, the app screen being used will appear. -
Page 102: Advanced
• Water lock: Activate water lock mode before entering the water. The touchscreen feature will be deactivated. • Touch sensitivity: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to allow use of the touchscreen with gloves on. • Do not disturb: Activate do not disturb mode. Incoming calls will be muted and the screen will not turn on when receiving incoming calls. -
Page 103: Connections
Connect to a mobile device via Bluetooth. You can also connect a Bluetooth headset to your Galaxy Watch3 and listen to music or have a phone conversation. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth. - Page 104 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile networks. Mobile networks will not be displayed on the Bluetooth model. • Auto: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to automatically connect to or disconnect from the mobile network depending on the Galaxy Watch3’s connection to the mobile device via Bluetooth.
- Page 105 Apps and features Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network. This feature is available when the Galaxy Watch3 is not connected to the mobile device via Bluetooth. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi. Tap Wi-Fi, select Auto or Always on, and then tap If you select Auto, the Wi-Fi network will be disconnected automatically when your Galaxy Watch3 is connected to your mobile device via Bluetooth.
- Page 106 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → NFC and tap the switch to activate it. Touch the NFC antenna area of the Galaxy Watch3 to the NFC card reader. To set the default app, open the Settings screen and tap Connections → NFC → Tap and pay, and then select an app.
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Page 107: General
Apps and features Disconnection alerts Set the Galaxy Watch3 to vibrate when it is disconnected from your mobile device while you are wearing your Galaxy Watch3. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Disconnection alerts and tap the switch to activate it. - Page 108 Apps and features • Read notifications aloud: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to read out the received notification on your Galaxy Watch3. However, you can listen to the audio only through the connected Bluetooth headset. • Install voice data: Install a supported language.
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Page 109: Accessibility
Security and privacy Lock Change the settings for securing the Galaxy Watch3. When you use this feature, the Galaxy Watch3 may be locked automatically when it does not move for a period of time. However, if you unlock it once while wearing the Galaxy Watch3, it will remain unlocked. -
Page 110: Location
Check the Samsung account registered on your connected mobile device and set the customisation service feature. You can also back up the data in your Galaxy Watch3 on the Samsung Cloud or restore the Galaxy Watch3’s data saved on your Samsung Cloud on your Galaxy Watch3. -
Page 111: Battery
Galaxy Watch3 much longer. On the Settings screen, tap Battery → Power mode. • Standard: Select when using your Galaxy Watch3 normally. You can use all features of the Galaxy Watch3. • Power saving: Select when activating power saving mode. Some features are restricted to reduce the battery consumption. -
Page 112: About Watch
Connect to phone Connect to a mobile device while you are using the Galaxy Watch3 by itself. You can select whether to restore the Galaxy Watch3’s data that is saved on the mobile device. On the Settings screen, tap Connect to phone. -
Page 113: Galaxy Wearable App
Galaxy Wearable app Introduction To connect your Galaxy Watch3 to a mobile device, you must install the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device. You can check the Galaxy Watch3’s status and download recommended watch faces and apps. You can also customise your Galaxy Watch3’s various settings, such as your notification settings. - Page 114 • Disconnect: Disconnect your Galaxy Watch3 from the currently connected mobile device. • Auto switch: The Galaxy Watch3 will still automatically connect to your mobile device if you wear it on your wrist. Auto switch will be displayed only when more than two devices that support the auto switch feature are paired to your mobile device.
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Page 115: Home
• Show while using phone: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to show notifications while using your mobile device. • Turn on for new apps: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to automatically send the alarms of the newly installed app on the mobile device without any additional settings. -
Page 116: Apps
Tap and hold an app, drag it to the desired position, and then tap SAVE. If you tap App order → Most recent first, the Apps screen of the Galaxy Watch3 will be automatically arranged in the order of recently used apps. -
Page 117: Widgets
Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap Home → Sound and vibration. • Sound mode: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to use sound mode, silent mode, or vibrate mode. • Vibrate with sound: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls and notifications. -
Page 118: Display
• Press and hold: Press and hold the Home key to select an app or feature to launch. • Wake-up gesture: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to turn on the screen when you raise your wrist that is wearing the Galaxy Watch3. -
Page 119: Add Content To Your Watch
15 % of remaining battery power. If the music files saved on the Galaxy Watch3 take up more than 1 GB, it deletes files that you have not set as your favourites in order from the music files you first added. -
Page 120: Sos
– Copy images to watch: Select images and manually send them from the mobile device to the Galaxy Watch3. – Auto sync: Set the device to sync images with the Galaxy Watch3 when it has more than 15 % of remaining battery power. -
Page 121: Mobile Plans
Galaxy Wearable app – Reset watch: Remotely delete all personal information stored in the Galaxy Watch3. After the Galaxy Watch3 is reset, you cannot restore the information or use the Find My Watch feature. – Reactivation lock: Set the Galaxy Watch3 to require your Samsung account information after the device has been reset. -
Page 122: Accessibility
• Advanced settings: Manage other advanced functions. Bixby Launch Bixby on your mobile device to set up Bixby on your Galaxy Watch3 and check your conversation history with Bixby. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap Home → Bixby. - Page 123 Watch3. • Samsung account: Add your Samsung account to use with your Galaxy Watch3. • Auto back up: Back up your Galaxy Watch3’s data and check it at any time on other devices. • Back up data: Safely back up the Galaxy Watch3’s app data or settings to the cloud.
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Page 124: Sync Phone Settings
Some mobile devices may not support the Sync phone settings feature or some options of this feature. • Sync Do not disturb: Set to sync the do not disturb settings of your Galaxy Watch3 and connected mobile device. • Sync Wi-Fi networks: Set to automatically sync the Wi-Fi list saved on the mobile device... -
Page 125: Watch Software Update
• Last update: View information about the last software update. Tips and user manual View basic operations or tips for using the Galaxy Watch3 and its user manual. You can also use various other services through the mobile network after activating it on the Galaxy Watch3. -
Page 126: Watch Faces
Making My style watch faces Change your Galaxy Watch3’s watch face into a pattern image that uses a colour combination abstracted from the photo you took. You can match your Galaxy Watch3’s watch face with any fashion you want. This feature is only available on Samsung or Android devices. -
Page 127: Discover
To resize the circular frame, drag a corner of the frame. Select a pattern type and tap Done. Tap Save. The watch face of your Galaxy Watch3 will be changed into the My style one. Discover You can download recommended watch faces and apps from the Galaxy Store app. -
Page 128: Appendix
• You cannot access some options without a subscription. For more information, contact your service provider. Your Galaxy Watch3 does not turn on When the battery is completely discharged, your Galaxy Watch3 will not turn on. Fully charge the battery before turning on the Galaxy Watch3. The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly •... - Page 129 Try the following solutions. If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Restarting the Galaxy Watch3 If your Galaxy Watch3 freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the Galaxy Watch3 and turn it on again. Forcing restart If your Galaxy Watch3 is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Home key and the Back key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.
- Page 130 If necessary, update the Galaxy Wearable app to the latest version. • Ensure that your Galaxy Watch3 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.
- Page 131 Galaxy Watch3’s lifespan or performance. If the Galaxy Watch3 overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If the Galaxy Watch3 continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
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Page 132: Removing The Battery
Data stored in the Galaxy Watch3 has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the Galaxy Watch3. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the Galaxy Watch3. - Page 133 No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system. Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.