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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Customizing Your Gear S Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Apps .
  • Page 3 Samsung Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 4 Find My Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Settings .

  • Page 5: Read Me First

    Read Me First • Please read this manual before using the Gear S Samsung is not liable for performance issues to ensure safe and proper use. or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. • Descriptions are based on the Gear S default Attempting to customize the operating system settings.
  • Page 6 Warning: Situations that could cause injury to the Wi-Fi feature. yourself or others. • Default apps that come with the Gear S are Caution: Situations that could cause damage subject to updates and may no longer be to your device or other equipment.

  • Page 7: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance

    Maintaining Water and Dust immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device Resistance in freshwater and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability The device may be damaged if water or dust or cosmetic issues.
  • Page 8 IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15 - 35°C, 86 - 106 kPa, 1 meter, for 30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation.

  • Page 9: About The Gear S

    Gear S calls, view and send messages, and more. • Charging dock and USB charger After you pair the Gear S with your smartphone, • you can use it in Gear only mode to make calls, Quick start guide and send and receive messages, even if Gear S The items supplied with the Gear S and any is outside Bluetooth range of the smartphone.

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Device Layout • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure Proximity they are compatible with the Gear S before sensor purchase. • Some accessories, such as docking devices, UV Sensor may not have the same water- and dust- resistance certification.

  • Page 11: Charging The Gear S

    • Press to move to the Clock screen. USB port • Press to turn on the screen. LED indicator Proximity Sensor • Detects when the Gear S is Charging terminals near other items. Speaker • Plays sounds. Heart rate sensor •...

  • Page 12: About The Battery

    Use the charging dock to charge the battery in Battery operating time is affected by device your Gear S. The charging dock also contains a usage patterns and the condition of the battery. battery. Take care not to lose the dock.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery 1. Connect the Gear S to the Charging dock with the charging terminals facing each other. Before using your Gear S for the first time, charge the battery. You can charge the Gear S by connecting it to the charging dock and plugging...
  • Page 14 2. Connect the USB charger to the USB port on 3. After charging, disconnect the Gear S from the the charging dock, and then plug the charger Charging dock and unplug the USB charger into an electrical outlet. from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 15 Wearing the Gear S Checking the Battery Level When you connect the Gear S to the charging dock, the LED indicator shows the battery level. 1. Release the buckle. Battery level Indicator color 100--80% Blue 80--20% Green 20--5% 5--0% Red blinking...

  • Page 16: Replacing The Strap

    Detach the strap from the Gear S to replace it pin and press the buckle to close it. with a new one. 1. Hold the Gear S and pull the strap upwards to detach it.
  • Page 17 2. Insert one end of the Gear S into the mounting 3. Ensure that the Gear S is sitting securely in the hole of a new strap. Then, insert the other end mounting hole and that it is properly aligned of the Gear S into the hole and pull the strap with the strap.

  • Page 18: Turning The Gear S On Or Off

    Gear S will receive notifications and calls from the ► Press and hold the Power/Home key, and connected smartphone, calls and SMS messages then tap Power off. to the Gear S phone number, and you can use all of the Gear S and Samsung Gear app functions.
  • Page 19 Connected Remotely Gear Only When connected remotely, the Gear S is not In Gear only mode, the Gear S is not connected connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, but is to the smartphone, and is operating as an still connected to the smartphone via the mobile independent device.
  • Page 20 Pairing Your Gear S to a Smartphone 1. On Gear S: Make sure your Gear S is turned The first time you turn on the Gear S, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install 2. On Smartphone: Download the Samsung Gear app from the Galaxy Essentials widget.
  • Page 21 When the devices are connected, the Gear S Signing in to Your Samsung Account displays the Clock screen and a tutorial, and the During the pairing process, the smartphone will Samsung Gear Manager app launches on the prompt you to sign in to your Samsung account.

  • Page 22: Using The Touchscreen

    Basics Using the Touchscreen To open an app, to select a menu item, or to Caution: To avoid damaging the press an on-screen button, tap it with a finger. touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
  • Page 23 Touch and Hold Touch and Hold with Two Fingers Touch and hold to access available options. Touch and hold with two fingers to open a list of recently-used apps.
  • Page 24 Double-tap Double-tap With Two Fingers When viewing a picture, SMS message, or email, To check Gear S status, including Bluetooth, double-tap to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. the connection to the smartphone, sound mode, mobile network status, and remaining battery power, double-tap anywhere on the screen with two fingers.
  • Page 25 Swipe Drag Use your finger to swipe from the top, bottom, left To move an app on the Apps screen, touch and or right edges of the screen to perform actions. hold it and drag it to a new position. When using an app, swipe left or right to perform an action, such as scrolling through pictures in Gallery, or moving to a new song in Music Player.

  • Page 26: Basic Controls

    Turning the Screen On or Off zoom out. To turn the screen on: ► Press the Power/Home key. The Gear S will display the Clock screen. Tip: The screen turns off if the Gear S is not used for a period of time. You can specify the screen timeout period in the Gear Settings.
  • Page 27 On the Clock screen, drag the screen upwards Adjusting the Volume from the bottom edge of the screen, and then Adjust the volume of sound that Gear S plays. tap Settings > Sound > Sound mode > Vibrate or Mute.

  • Page 28: Home Screen Layout

    Notifications View events, such as missed calls or new messages, received on the Notifications Widgets Gear S and on the smartphone. Moments Bar View current status. For more information, see “Moments Bar”. Clock (Home) View the time, plus other info, depending on the clock style.
  • Page 29 Navigating the Home Screen Returning to the Previous Screen From the Clock screen: Drag the screen downwards from the top edge of the screen to return to the previous page. • Swipe up from the bottom to display the Apps screen.

  • Page 30: Notifications

    Gear S. To add a widget: When the Gear S is not connected to the ► On the Home screen, swipe from the left side smartphone via Bluetooth, you can still receive...
  • Page 31 You can dismiss notifications from the You can choose the types of notifications you Notifications screen. This clears the notification, want to receive on your Gear S. The Gear S must but doesn’t affect the item. be connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth to access Gear S settings in the Samsung Gear app.

  • Page 32: Moments Bar

    • Call forwarding: Control forwarding of quickly adjust basic settings. unanswered calls from the smartphone to your Gear S. • Do not disturb: Mute the sound of incoming calls and notifications, except for alarms.

  • Page 33: Clock Screen

    You can choose the type of clock to display on The Clock screen is the home screen for the the Clock screen, and even customize the clock’s Gear S. features. When you press the Power/Home key from any To choose a clock type: other screen, the Clock screen displays.

  • Page 34: Customizing Your Gear S Style

    To choose when the clock displays: You can choose to have the clock display all the You can make your Gear S your own by choosing time, even when the screen times out. When the wallpaper, color theme, and font.

  • Page 35: Apps

    ► On the Clock screen, drag upwards from the bottom edge of the screen. Choosing the Font You can choose the font used on the Gear S screens. ► From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style > Font, and then make a selection for Font style...
  • Page 36 Bluetooth, you can download and To open a recently-used app: install apps on the Gear S via the smartphone. ► Tap Recent apps, and then tap an app icon. ► On the Apps screen, swipe upwards and tap Get more applications.

  • Page 37: Status Icons

    Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth disconnected. Bluetooth is on, Location service in use. The but the Gear S is not connected to the location setting is enabled, and the Gear S smartphone via Bluetooth. is communicating with GPS to determine Bluetooth headset.

  • Page 38: Setting A Privacy Lock

    Airplane mode enabled. Gear S is not from the smartphone. connected to the mobile network. While in If you set a privacy lock, the Gear S will lock Airplane mode, you cannot use Gear S for automatically when it disconnects from the calls or messaging, or other features that smartphone.

  • Page 39: Entering Text

    Entering Text Changing the Input Language While entering text, you can change the input Keyboard layout language at any time. Use one of these methods: • When you tap a text entry field on the screen, a Touch and hold 123 at the lower-left corner of keyboard displays to enter text.
  • Page 40 Changing the Keyboard Layout Use Additional Keyboard Functions ► Touch and hold 123 at the lower-left corner ► Touch and hold 123 at the lower-left corner of of the keyboard, tap , and then select a the keyboard to access other functions. keyboard layout.

  • Page 41: Motions

    Motions Entering Text by Voice Speak the text you want to enter. You can use motions to control the Gear S. ► Touch and hold 123 at the lower-left corner of the keyboard, and then tap Wake-up Gesture When the Wake-up gesture is enabled, the Gear S recognizes when you pick it up and displays a screen.
  • Page 42 To enable or disable the Mute/Pause gesture: ► On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Motions and tap Mute/pause. Note: Excessive shaking or impact on the Gear S may result in unintended inputs.

  • Page 43: Power Saving Features

    All functions except calling, messaging, and Move audio, images, or other types of files from a notifications are turned off, and mobile data computer to the Gear S, or vice versa. connection deactivates when the screen turns For more information about transferring files, refer off.

  • Page 44: Upgrading The Gear S

    2. Connect the charging dock to a computer software. using a USB cable. To upgrade the Gear S, connect the Gear S to the 3. On the computer, use the file browser and smartphone via Bluetooth, and use the Samsung double-click Gear S (XXXX) >...
  • Page 45 • Do not turn off the smartphone while the Gear S is upgrading. • While upgrading the Gear S, do not launch other apps on the smartphone or operate the Gear S. Doing so may overload the smartphone.

  • Page 46: Connection Modes

    Connections Connection Modes messages to the Gear S phone number, and you can use all of the Gear S and Samsung Gear app functions. There are several ways your Gear S can connect to a smartphone. The Gear S functionality Connected Remotely depends on the connection mode.

  • Page 47: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Gear Only In Gear only mode, the Gear S is not connected When you connect the Gear S to your to the smartphone, and is operating as a smartphone via Bluetooth, the Gear S can independent device. access all Gear S and Samsung Gear app While in Gear only mode, the Gear S will only functions.
  • Page 48 To disconnect from a Bluetooth headset: ► On Gear: From the Apps screen, tap Settings When you pair the Gear S with a Bluetooth > Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap the headset, the Gear S remembers the pairing and name of the headset.
  • Page 49 Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may • Ensure that your Gear S and the other be incompatible with your Gear S. Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The distance may •...

  • Page 50: Mobile Networks

    Gear S is connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, and turn on when the Bluetooth is The Gear S can connect to mobile networks, to disconnected. There is a delay between the allow remote connection to a smartphone, and for end of the Bluetooth connection and the start Gear only connection mode.

  • Page 51: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Adding Wi-Fi Networks You can also add Wi-Fi networks manually, by You can connect the Gear S to Wi-Fi to connect entering information about the network. You may to your smartphone remotely, or to update your need to do this if the Wi-Fi network is hidden, or news and weather information when the Gear S not visible in a scan.

  • Page 52: Remote Connection

    Remote Connection You can remotely connect the Gear S to the smartphone when a Bluetooth connection between the devices is not available. When this feature is activated, you can receive notifications from the smartphone and use apps that require a network connection on the Gear S. For more information, refer to “Connection Modes”...

  • Page 53: Phone

    You can choose the phone number that displays Make a voice call using the keypad, from your for calls you make from the Gear S. By default, contacts list, or from the call logs. outgoing calls display the smartphone phone number.
  • Page 54 Call or select a phone number. Note: If the Gear S becomes hotter than usual due to a long call or a hot environment, calls may disconnect. To make a call again, wait for the Gear S to cool down.
  • Page 55 Receiving calls Rejecting a Call When a call comes in, you can reject the call, and send the caller to voicemail. To reject a call, use one of these methods: • Drag to the left. To send a message to the caller, select a message from the list of rejection messages.
  • Page 56 If you miss a call, a notification displays on the When you receive a new voicemail notification, screen. you can access voicemail from Gear S to listen to the message. To view missed call notifications: 1. From the Clock screen, swipe from the left •...
  • Page 57 Call settings. forwarded to your Gear S. • If you do not answer the call on your Gear S, the caller may leave a voicemail that you can listen to on your Gear S. To use call forwarding, you must sign in to...
  • Page 58 Turn Call Forwarding On or Off from Gear S Options During Calls ► From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Call During a call, you can use in-call options. > Call forwarding, and then tap Turn on or Turn off.
  • Page 59 Transferring Calls to the Smartphone Muting the Microphone You can transfer the call from the Gear S to You can to turn off the microphone so that the the smartphone, to continue the call on the other party cannot hear you.

  • Page 60: Contacts

    Contacts Using Contacts When you find a contact on the Gear S, tap the When the Gear S and the smartphone are contact to access options: connected, the Gear S automatically retrieves • Make a call: Tap , or tap a phone number if contacts from the smartphone and displays them the contact has more than one number saved.

  • Page 61: Messages

    When you send and view messages from View messages and reply, or call the sender Gear S, the connection mode affects how the using the Gear S. The Gear S displays messages messages are handled: that are sent to the Gear S and smartphone.
  • Page 62 Gear only: Viewing Incoming Messages • All messages are sent from the Gear S phone Viewing messages as they arrive: number. Only messages sent to the Gear S When you receive a new message, Gear S alerts phone number can be viewed on Gear S.
  • Page 63 Responding to Messages Clearing Message Notifications While viewing a message notification, you can After you view a message, you can clear respond to the message, call the sender, or open the notification so it no longer displays on the Messages app to view the message thread. Notifications.

  • Page 64: Email

    Email Reading Emails ► On the Apps screen, tap Email and select an View emails received on the smartphone and email to view it. While viewing an email, you reply to them. can use these options: • To zoom in on the screen while viewing an Sending Emails email, double-tap the screen or spread your 1.

  • Page 65: S Health

    When the Gear S is synced with a compatible any of the following conditions: S Health app on the smartphone, you can use additional features.
  • Page 66 • • Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at You are overweight or obese. rest, or when lying down or going to bed. • You have high blood pressure or high • Ankle swelling, especially at night cholesterol. • •...
  • Page 67 • • Do not look directly at the heart rate sensor’s Do not talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while lights. Doing so may impair your vision. Please taking heart rate measurements. Doing so make sure children do not look directly at the may cause your heart rate to be recorded lights.
  • Page 68 Please S snugly above your wrist as shown in the figure make sure you remove such obstructions below. Do not fasten the Gear S too tightly. before use. • If your device becomes hot to the touch, remove it until it cools.
  • Page 69 Setting up a User Profile Access 1. On the Apps screen, tap S Health. additional options 2. Read the information about using this app and tap OK. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your gender, and enter your birth date, physical statistics, and choose other options.
  • Page 70 Setting an Alert for Inactive Time Exercise Mate Display alerts on the screen if you do not move Record your exercise information and burnt for a specific period of time. calories using S Health’s exercise feature. ► On the Pedometer main screen, tap > 1.
  • Page 71 Be aware of following conditions before Location feature is active and that exercising in cold weather conditions: the Gear S and the smartphone are • Avoid using the device in cold weather. If connected at all times while using this possible, use the device indoors.
  • Page 72 Training goal levels are based Gear S will calculate it using “210 - (0.65 x on your physical profile and the heart rate age)”.
  • Page 73 The feedback is provided by the feature via Running prompts, such as ‘speed up’, ‘keep up this pace’, and ‘slow down’. When you first start to use the 1. On the Exercise main screen, tap Running. coaching feature, it will estimate an appropriate 2.
  • Page 74 Viewing a Log of Burned Calories Measured distance may differ Compare your burned calorie records for a period from the actual distance due to uneven strides, walking in place, and pacing by viewing them in a graph. around. Only records from the past thirty ►...
  • Page 75 • Measuring Heart Rate Smoking or consuming alcohol before taking measurements may cause your heart rate to Measure and record your heart rate. be different from your normal heart rate. Note The Gear’s heart rate • Do not talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while measurement feature is intended for taking heart rate measurements.
  • Page 76 Measuring your Heart Rate Viewing Heart Rate Records in a Graph 1. On the Apps screen, tap S Health > Heart View and compare your heart rate records for a Rate. period in a graph. 2. When you use this feature for the first time, On the Heart rate main screen, swipe upwards.
  • Page 77 Viewing Sleep Information Monitor your sleep patterns and record how much sleep you get by detecting body movements while you sleep. You can transfer the records to the smartphone. When the Gear is monitoring your sleep duration, blocking mode is activated. 1.
  • Page 78 Viewing your Sleep Data in a Graph Measuring the UV Level ► On the Sleep main screen, swipe upwards. Measure UV levels in your current location and record the UV level data. Tip: Only records from the past thirty 1. On the All apps screen, tap S Health > UV. days are saved.
  • Page 79 Viewing the UV Level Records in a Graph Be Aware of the Following Conditions Before Measuring UV Level: On the UV main screen, swipe upwards. • During winter or in humid environment, measurements may differ from the actual UV Access additional options. level.
  • Page 80 Gear may be affected by electronic store, nor transmit your personal information. interference from other devices. Avoid using (But if you sign in to your Samsung account the Gear near other devices that transmit radio from S Health, your data may be saved waves.

  • Page 81: Schedule

    Schedule S Voice View the events scheduled on the smartphone’s Perform various tasks simply by speaking. Calendar. Once you activate S Voice, you can wake up the 1. On the Apps screen, tap Schedule. Gear from any screen when you say “Hi Gear.” 2.
  • Page 82 Tips for Better Voice Recognition Changing the Wake-up Command • Speak clearly. You can speak the wake-up command to launch S Voice when the device is in standby mode. By • Speak in quiet places. default, the wake-up command is “Hi Gear”, but •...

  • Page 83: Alarm

    Alarm Stopping Alarms ► Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. If the alarm includes a snooze option, Setting Alarms drag outside the large circle to repeat the 1. On the Apps screen, tap Alarm > alarm after a specified length of time. 2.

  • Page 84: Find My Device

    3. On Gear: The address of the current location on the smartphone, or tap Stop on the Gear S. of the smartphone displays. To display the location on a map, tap Show on map.

  • Page 85: Gallery

    Gear S Use the Samsung Gear app to transfer photos to Deleting one photo your Gear S, to view on the Gear S. 1. On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. 1. On smartphone: On the Apps screen of the 2. Select an image and tap > Delete.

  • Page 86: Music Player

    Music Player Automatically Transferring Music from a Smartphone to Gear S During Charging Listen to music saved on the Gear S and on the When Auto send tracks to Gear is turned smartphone. on, tracks from the selected playlist will be...
  • Page 87 Playing Music Controlling Music Playback on the Smartphone 1. On the Apps screen, tap Music Player. When you play music on your smartphone, you 2. When the pop-up window with information can control playback from the Gear. about transferring music to the Gear appears, tap OK.

  • Page 88: Navigator

    Navigator • To view your current location and the route to the destination, tap • To view the search history, swipe to the right. Get directions for a selected location in the form • To customize settings, download offline of spoken and visual instructions. maps, and more, swipe to the left.

  • Page 89: News Briefing

    News Briefing Running View the latest articles in various categories. You Running records your exercising by tracking your can get briefed on news categories that interest distance, pace, and time. Check your monthly you on the main pages of this feature. records and compare them with your friends.

  • Page 90: Weather

    Starting to Exercise 1. Gear On the All apps screen, tap Running View weather information on the Gear S. and tap the screen. When the Gear S and smartphone are connected 2. Gear Tap to play music or tap not to via Bluetooth or remote connection, you can get play music during exercising.

  • Page 91: Style

    Settings Style Wallpapers Choose a background for the screens. Clocks 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style. 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style. 2. Tap Wallpapers, and then configure options: 2. Tap Clocks, and then configure options: •...

  • Page 92: Call

    You may need to swipe left or right to Configure options for forwarding incoming calls view available themes, from your smartphone to your Gear S. 1. On the Settings screen, tap Call. Font 2. Tap Call forwarding to configure forwarding Change the font type and size for the screen.
  • Page 93 • Outgoing number: Choose which device’s phone number to use for outgoing calls If you uninstall the Samsung Gear app when it is connected to your mobile device while call forwarding is active, you will via Bluetooth. need to turn off call forwarding in the •...

  • Page 94: Sound

    Sound Display Change the settings for various sounds on the Change the settings for the display. Gear. ► On the Settings screen, tap Display. ► On the Settings screen, tap Sound. • Brightness: Adjust the brightness for the • display. Sound mode: Select Gear’s sound mode •...

  • Page 95: Connections

    Gear S. secured. If there are obstacles between • Make visible: Set the Gear S to appear in the devices, the operating distance may be other devices’ lists when they search for reduced.
  • Page 96 Always on: When enabled, the Gear S is always connected to the mobile network, when it is available. Always off: When enabled, the Gear S never accesses the mobile network. Note that if the Gear S can’t access the mobile network, you cannot use the remote...

  • Page 97: Airplane Mode

    • Roaming network: When roaming is Wi-Fi. enabled, choose the type of roaming for • Gear S to use. Wi-Fi: Turn the Wi-Fi feature on or off. • Wi-Fi networks: Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list. Airplane Mode Disables all wireless functions on the Gear.
  • Page 98 Notifications Data Usage Keep track of your data usage amount. Stay up-to-date with a variety of events, such as missed calls or new messages, received on the ► On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Gear and on the smartphone. Data usage.

  • Page 99: Messages

    Messages Double Press Configure options for messaging. Set an app that instantly launches when you press the Power/Home key twice. ► On the Settings screen, tap Messages • ► On the Settings screen, tap Double press and Tap Outgoing number to choose to have select an option.

  • Page 100: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Turn off all sounds: When enabled, all sounds Gear makes are silenced, including the receiver voice. Configure settings to improve your ability to use • Add shortcut: When enabled, you can the Gear. press and hold the Power/Home key to ►...

  • Page 101: Motions

    Motions Language & Input Activate the motion recognition feature and Change the settings for text input. Some options change the settings that control motion may not be available depending on the selected recognition on your Gear. language. ► On the Settings screen, tap Motions. Language •...
  • Page 102 Change the Samsung keyboard settings. mark. ► On the Settings screen, tap Language & input Auto spacing: Set the Gear to > Keyboard settings > Samsung keyboard: automatically insert a space between • English (US): Select a default keyboard words.

  • Page 103: Power Saving

    Gear’s functions. display a large image of each character Power saving mode applies the following settings: tapped. • • Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard Uses a grayscale Home screen. settings. • Turns off all functions except calling, messaging, and notifications.

  • Page 104: Reset Gear

    Reset Gear Gear Info Reset settings to the factory default values and View the Gear’s information. delete all data and downloaded apps. Default ► On the Settings screen, tap Gear info. apps are not deleted. • About Gear: Access information about the ►...

  • Page 105: Samsung Gear

    Gear S will receive notifications and calls from the connected smartphone, calls and SMS messages Connecting a New Gear to the Gear S phone number, and you can use all You can disconnect the currently used Gear from of the Gear S and Samsung Gear app functions.
  • Page 106 Gear Only • Software version: View the Gear’s version In Gear only mode, the Gear S is not connected information. to the smartphone, and is operating as an independent device. While in Gear only mode, the Gear S will only...

  • Page 107: Edit The Gear Home Screen

    Edit the Gear Home Screen Transfer Files to Gear You can easily transfer music and pictures from Wallpapers the smartphone to the Gear S. Change the color of the Gear’s Home screen. Or, set an image or photo stored in the smartphone Transferring Music as wallpaper.

  • Page 108: Apps And Settings

    • Notification type: Select a notification type. Samsung Gear > S Health. • Keep screen off: When enabled, the Gear S screen will stay off for all notifications except Notifications incoming call alerts and alarms. Notifications help you stay up-to-date with a •...

  • Page 109: Samsung Gear Apps

    You can download apps for your Gear from Samsung Gear Apps. After you download apps 2. Tap Share location. with Samsung Gear, they are sent to your Gear 3. When the legal notice window appears, tap I automatically. Agree and tap OK.
  • Page 110 Bluetooth connection ► On the Apps screen of the smartphone, between the devices is not available. Refer to tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Double Remote Connection for more information. pressing home key, and then select an option.
  • Page 111 Samsung Gear > Settings > Voice control. forwarded to your Gear S. • If you do not answer the call on your Gear S, the caller may leave a voicemail that you can listen to on your Gear S. To use call forwarding, you must sign in to...
  • Page 112 Call forwarding continues until your Gear S and Turn Call Forwarding On or Off from smartphone are connected again, via Bluetooth Samsung Gear App or remote connection. ► On smartphone: On the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Call forwarding, Note: Depending on your service and then tap Turn on.
  • Page 113 Gear. messages. 1. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, When your smartphone can’t detect the Gear, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Edit text the pattern lock activates automatically on the templates. smartphone. 2. Select a template to edit. To add more...
  • Page 114 > Back up data or Restore data. settings. Safety Assistance Uninstall Applications Set the Gear S to allow you to quickly send a You can uninstall apps that you’ve downloaded message to primary contacts in an emergency. from Samsung Gear Apps. Apps that are installed ►...
  • Page 115 Security update: Set the Gear to check and download security updates. • Open source license: View open licence information. Samsung Gear Version View version information of the Samsung Gear app. ► On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Application version. VZW_R750V_UM_ENGLISH_110514_R9...

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