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About this manual

You can use this Gear as a companion device to some Samsung Android

 mobile devices. 

This user manual is specially designed to explain applications and features that are available 
when the Gear is connected to a mobile device.

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Please read this manual before using the Gear to ensure safe and proper use.

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Descriptions are based on the Gear’s default settings.

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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers 
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the 
manual, refer to the Samsung website, 

www.samsung.com

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Available features and additional services may vary by Gear, software, or service provider.

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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. 
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider 
other than Samsung.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited 
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the 
operating system may cause the Gear or applications to work improperly.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this Gear 
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other 
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal 
use of media.

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Default applications that come with the Gear are subject to updates and may no longer 
be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided 
with the Gear, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact 
service providers.

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Modifying the Gear’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may 
result in Gear malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of 
your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

Summary of Contents for GALAXY GEAR SM-V700

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM V700 ...

Page 2: ...issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the Gear or applications to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this Gear are licensed f...

Page 3: ...atest version Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Copyright Copyright 2014 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of this guide may be reproduced distributed translated or transm...

Page 4: ...rks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 5: ...mode Basics 20 Viewing mobile device connection status and battery status 20 Using the touch screen 24 Viewing the Home screen 28 Apps screen 28 Using applications 29 Securing the Gear 29 Using calling features 31 Using notifications 34 Transferring files 34 Upgrading the Gear Applications 36 Camera 38 Gallery 40 Contacts 40 Dialler 40 Messages 41 Email 42 Find My Device 42 Logs 43 Music Player 44...

Page 6: ...oth 57 Double press 57 Privacy lock 58 Profile 58 Reset Gear 58 Gear info Gear Manager 59 Launching Gear Manager 59 Connecting a new Gear 59 Configuring the Gear settings 60 Home screen styler 60 S Health 61 Notifications 61 My apps 62 Samsung Apps 63 Find my Gear 63 Settings 65 Help Troubleshooting ...

Page 7: ...The items supplied with the Gear and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this Gear and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the Ge...

Page 8: ...the strap is kept clean Contact with contaminants such as dust and dye can cause stains on the strap that may not be fully removed Do not use a screen protector This causes touch screen sensor malfunctions Do not allow water to contact the touch screen The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water If the speaker is wet sound may be distorted Ensure that the speaker ...

Page 9: ...Charging terminals Multipurpose jack Button Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off Press to move to the Clock screen Press to lock the Gear on the Clock screen Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the Gear ...

Page 10: ...tery to explode or damage the Gear When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the Gear cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the Gear The charging dock provided with the Gear is used for charging the Gear s battery Take care not to lose the dock C...

Page 11: ...Getting started 11 2 Place the Gear on the charging dock with the charging terminals facing each other 3 Close the cover of the charging dock ...

Page 12: ...heat up This is normal and should not affect the Gear s lifespan or performance If the battery gets hotter than usual the charger may stop charging If the Gear is not charging properly take the Gear and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre After fully charging disconnect the Gear from the charging dock First remove the Gear from the charging dock unplug the charger from the charging dock and th...

Page 13: ...sly Also even if the device is not being used battery life may be reduced The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time Battery power can also be affected when you play high definition video The affects on battery power may vary depending on the situation Wearing the Gear 1 Release the buckle Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you release the clasp Do not b...

Page 14: ...er button for a few seconds to turn on the Gear A pop up window appears providing on screen instructions that prompt you to download and install Gear Manager You can use the Gear only after Gear Manager is installed on the mobile device Refer to Connecting the Gear to a mobile device for details Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless ...

Page 15: ...ial scientific medical and low power products and interference may occur when making connections near these types of products Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distan...

Page 16: ...re than one Gear at the same time 1 Gear Turn on the Gear 2 Gear Read the download information and tap Next The Gear s model details appear 3 Mobile device Visit apps samsung com gear1 to update Gear Manager to the latest version 4 Mobile device Tap Download on the connected webpage The mobile device automatically accesses the Gear Manager updates available from Samsung Apps 5 Mobile device Tap Up...

Page 17: ...evice Select the Gear model name e g Gear 0000 that appeared in Step 2 8 Mobile device When the Bluetooth pairing request window appears tap OK Gear When the connection window appears tap OK 9 Mobile device The Install window opens ...

Page 18: ...ns You can adjust the Gear s configuration in Gear Manager Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on the type of device and the device s software version When connecting the Gear to another mobile device If you want to connect the Gear to a newly purchased mobile device or to another mobile device for the first time reset the Gear Resetting the Gear will remove the data from the mem...

Page 19: ...adjust the brightness In bright conditions such as in direct sunlight you can set the brightness of the Gear s display at the maximum to use Outdoor mode If the screen remains off for 5 minutes outdoor mode is automatically reset to the default settings Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume up or down to adjust the Gear s volume On the Home screen tap Settings Sound Volume Then select an item and...

Page 20: ... use the touch screen Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touch screen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The Gear may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch in...

Page 21: ...estures Tapping To open an application to select a menu item or to press an on screen button tap it with a finger Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen with two fingers to open a list of recently used applications ...

Page 22: ...image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return To check the current status of the Gear and view the remaining battery power double tap anywhere on the screen with two fingers You can also adjust the volume and the brightness of the display ...

Page 23: ...the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel Flick you finger down from the top of the screen while using applications to returns to the previous page Pinching Spread two fingers apart on an image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 24: ... scroll left or right Home screen panels 1 2 3 4 5 Available applications and the arrangement of applications may vary depending on the software version Number Application or feature 1 SVoice Command the Gear by voice to perform various features Music Player Listen to music saved on the Gear Voice Memo Record and manage voice memos saved on the Gear Camera Take photos or videos and send them to th...

Page 25: ...maining battery life Adjust the volume and display brightness 3 Clock View the current date and time You can also launch Camera Pedometer or Settings 4 Notifications Stay up to date with a variety of events such as missed calls or new messages received on the connected mobile device Logs View recent calls and message logs of the connected mobile device Dialler Enter a phone number using the keypad...

Page 26: ... Launch applications installed on the Gear Settings Configure the Gear by setting items such as the clock background display settings and Bluetooth feature Using the Clock screen While using the Gear press the Power button to open the Clock screen ...

Page 27: ...oving panels Adding a new panel To add a new panel to the Home screen tap and hold an icon Then drag it to A new panel is added to the Home screen and the selected icon appears in the new panel Moving a panel On the Home screen tap and hold a panel and drag it to the desired location Removing a panel On the Home screen tap and hold a panel and drag it to the rubbish bin icon Changing the backgroun...

Page 28: ...ease your finger when the colour of the Home icon changes to orange Using applications The Gear can run a range of applications On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap a shortcut or an application icon to open it On the Apps screen scroll left or right to view all the applications installed on the Gear Opening recently used applications Tap and hold the screen with two fingers and then select a ...

Page 29: ... with at least four numbers If you set an unlock PIN the Gear will lock automatically when it disconnects from the mobile device Unlocking the Gear Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button and enter the unlock PIN Alternatively connect to the mobile device again to unlock the Gear automatically Using calling features Making a call On the Home screen tap Dialler enter a number using the keyp...

Page 30: ...eadset if it is connected to the mobile device End the current call Answering a call When a call comes in drag to the right If the call waiting service is active another call can be made When a second call comes in end or hold the first call Rejecting a call Reject an incoming call and send a rejection message to the caller When a call comes in drag to the left To send a message when rejecting an ...

Page 31: ...t or attachments check the message details on your connected mobile device Checking notifications Checking notifications immediately When a notification is received information about the notification such as type and the time it was received appears on the screen When a notification appears tap it to view details An example notifications for an email is shown in the image below ...

Page 32: ...Basics 32 Checking notifications at a later time 1 Tap Notifications on the Home screen 2 Select a notification type ...

Page 33: ...ceive notifications on the Gear for selected items In Gear Manager tap Notifications and then tick items under NOTIFICATIONS FOR GEAR or GENERAL NOTIFICATIONS If you set Notifications Limit notifications on Gear Manager you will not be able to view specific notifications on the Gear when the connected mobile device is in use When Limit notifications is set you can still view notifications for inco...

Page 34: ...t the Gear from the computer while a media file stored in the Gear is playing on the computer Stop media playback on the computer and disconnect the Gear and the computer If you use a USB hub the connection may not work properly and it may cause a file transfer malfunction It is recommended to connect the Gear to the computer s USB port directly Upgrading the Gear The Gear can be upgraded to the l...

Page 35: ...on screen instructions to complete the upgrade process When the upgrade is completed a completion message appears on the screen and the Gear resets automatically Check the Gear s battery status before upgrading the software Charge the battery fully before upgrading the software Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the Gear is upgrading While upgrading the Gear do not conn...

Page 36: ...more photos or videos Access Gallery and delete files or transfer files to the connected mobile device After you transferred files to the mobile device and take more photos or videos your Gear will delete some files that are transferred to free some memory While charging you cannot use this application Camera etiquette Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission Do not ta...

Page 37: ...rding sound tap the screen again Viewing images After taking a photo scroll left to view the image Scroll right to return to the camera screen Taking videos Taking a video Tap and then tap the screen to take a video To stop recording tap the screen again The maximum recording time is 15 seconds After you record three videos the camera will shut off to maintain device performance Viewing videos Aft...

Page 38: ...photos Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo Avoid using the location tag feature in shaded areas between tall buildings or during bad weather The GPS signal reception may fail Location information is displayed when the images are uploaded to the internet To prevent the location information from being displayed turn off the location tag feature Voice control Set the Gear to recognis...

Page 39: ...file tap Delete OK To delete multiple files at once tap and hold the file to delete on the file list screen Then add the other files to delete and tap OK Tap to select all files at once Sharing files When viewing a file tap Share to send it to others or share it via a social network service To share multiple files at once tap and hold the file to share on the file list screen Then add the other fi...

Page 40: ...lling keypad and make a call Tap Dialler on the Home screen Messages Use this application to view the messages received on the connected mobile device call or reply to the sender using the Gear Tap Messages on the Apps screen Making a call To make a call to the sender scroll right on the message in the list or tap Call on the message navigation screen Replying to a message Tap on the message navig...

Page 41: ...es at once Email Use this application to check emails received on the connected mobile device Tap Email on the Apps screen To open an email select an email from the list and tap it The email navigation screen will appear Checking emails on the connected mobile device To check emails on the connected mobile device tap on the email navigation screen or tap Show on device Deleting emails On the Gear ...

Page 42: ...lication to view the connected mobile device s call and message logs on the Gear Tap Logs on the Home screen Scroll up or down the list to search for a particular log entry To make a call drag a log entry to the right To send a message drag a log entry to the left In the detailed view of the log tap to call the number To select the type of logs to display open the list of logs and drag your finger...

Page 43: ...the Home screen tap Settings Bluetooth 2 Tick Bluetooth to activate the Bluetooth feature 3 Tap BT headset and select a headset from the detected headsets list Listening to music Tap to play music Skip to the next file Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume or listen to music on a Bluetooth headset Display the list of files Set random play and repeat opti...

Page 44: ...on the mobile device first You can control playback of the currently playing file from the Gear 1 Tap Media Controller on the Apps screen 2 Tap to play media files on the connected mobile device Skip to the next file Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Increase the volume Restart the currently playing file or skip to the previous file Tap and hold to move backwards quic...

Page 45: ...Exercising These applications can be used to monitor your exercise While moderate physical activity such as brisk walking is safe for most people health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program particularly if you have any of the following conditions Heart disease Asthma or lung disease Diabetes or liver or kidney disease Arthritis You should also check w...

Page 46: ...lso call pre diabetes When in Doubt Check it Out If you are unsure of your health status have several health problems or are pregnant you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program Working with your doctor ahead of time is a good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you Consider it the first step on your path to physical fitness Pedometer On the step...

Page 47: ...vious records tap History To set your goal tap Goal To reset the step count tap Reset steps To share your records with others tap Share via To view help information tap Help You may experience a brief delay while the pedometer monitors your steps and then displays your step count If you use the pedometer while travelling by car or train vibration may affect your step count Only records from the pa...

Page 48: ...sed or have reset the Gear read the on screen information about the application and tap OK The Sleep application monitors your sleep duration and body movements while you are sleeping To record while you are sleeping tap the start button when you go to bed and tap the stop button when you wake up Recording sleep duration 1 Tap Sleep on the Home screen 2 Tap Start The sleep duration appears on the ...

Page 49: ...mme View the exercise you have completed in the day and compare it with your exercise goal You can also record your exercise achievements in a log The connected mobile device s GPS feature is used to check information such as altitude and speed when you are cycling or hiking Ensure that the Gear and the mobile device are connected at all times while using this feature In cold weather conditions Av...

Page 50: ...een Scroll left on the screen to view more information such as burnt calories and speed Exercise time Average speed Launch Music Player Exercise distance 4 Tap the screen and then tap Stop OK to stop monitoring your exercise information Your exercise records appear on the screen 5 Scroll up or down to view the records Using additional features On the Exercise main screen tap to use additional feat...

Page 51: ... to command the Gear by voice to perform various features Tap SVoice on the Home screen This application is not supported in some languages Before using this application read and agree to the terms and conditions on the connected mobile device You can use the following examples of spoken commands Open gallery Call Lulu mobile Check schedule Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in ...

Page 52: ...oice commands again tap the microphone icon to exit standby mode Stopwatch Use this application to measure the amount of elapsed time 1 Tap Stopwatch on the Apps screen 2 Tap Start to time an event To record lap times tap Lap To end timing tap Stop To clear lap time records tap Reset Timer Use this application to use the Gear as a countdown timer 1 Tap Timer on the Apps screen 2 Set the duration a...

Page 53: ...rows to change the date Voice Memo Use this application to record voice memos The voice memos recorded on the Gear are transferred to the connected mobile device automatically Tap Voice Memo on the Home screen Recording voice memos Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone at the bottom right of the Gear Tap to pause recording Tap to finish recording To cancel the recording tap Start record...

Page 54: ...can also connect to a Bluetooth headset to listen to the voice memo Pause playback Skip to the previous or next voice memo Controls View the connection status and remaining battery life Adjust the volume and display brightness Tap Controls on the Home screen Weather Use this application to view weather information on the Gear for the locations that are set on the connected mobile device Tap Weathe...

Page 55: ...type Wallpapers Change the colour of the Home screen Or set an image or photo stored in the Gear as wallpaper for the Home screen On the Home screen tap Settings Wallpapers Notifications Use the Gear to stay up to date with a variety of events such as missed calls or new messages received on the connected mobile device On the Home screen tap Settings Notifications ...

Page 56: ...nd missed calls Vibration Adjust the intensity of the vibration notification Preferred arm Select the arm on which you wear the Gear The main microphone will change depending on your selection Display Change the settings for the display On the Home screen tap Settings Display Brightness Adjust the brightness for the display Screen timeout Set the length of time the Gear waits before turning off th...

Page 57: ...ooth Turn the Bluetooth feature on or off BT headset Search for Bluetooth headsets and connect them to the Gear Make visible Set the Gear to appear on other devices lists when they search for Bluetooth devices Double press Set an application that instantly launches when you press the Power button twice On the Home screen tap Settings Double press and then select an option Privacy lock On the Home ...

Page 58: ... Gear to another mobile device If you want to connect the Gear to a newly purchased mobile device or to another mobile device for the first time reset the Gear Resetting the Gear will remove the data from the memory After the reset you can connect the Gear to a different mobile device Gear info On the Home screen tap Settings Gear info About Gear Access information about the Gear USB debugg Activa...

Page 59: ...necting a new Gear At the top of the Gear Manager screen tap Search for new devices Disconnect the currently used Gear and connect another Gear Configuring the Gear settings Access information about the Gear and update Gear software Tap the Gear name in the PAIRED DEVICE list on the Gear Manager screen and then use the following features Connect Disconnect Connect or disconnect a Gear Rename Set a...

Page 60: ...applied to the Gear s Home screen Clock You can change the clock types to be displayed on the Clock screen Tap Clock at the top of the screen Select the desired clock type To configure detailed information on the Clock screen tap next to the clock list S Health You can transfer S Health records saved on the Gear to the connected mobile device To set the time interval for sending files on the Gear ...

Page 61: ...r missed calls This feature is only available when the Gear s screen is turned on Some mobile devices do not support this feature The mobile device must be unlocked first to view details when the screen is locked Preview message Set to display a pop up window showing a preview of a new notification Keep screen off Set to receive notifications with the display turned off INSTANT ALERTS FOR GEAR Set...

Page 62: ...nd tap Auto transfer None Transfer now To set the files to be automatically transferred to a mobile device when memos are recorded with the Gear tap Auto transfer Always To transfer photos and videos tap next to Camera and tap Auto transfer Manual Transfer now To set the files to be automatically transferred to a mobile device when images are taken with the Gear tap Auto transfer Always Samsung Ap...

Page 63: ...p Backup and restore Setting the Power button Set actions to be performed when you press the Gear s Power button twice On the Settings screen tap Double pressing power key and then select an option Activating the auto lock feature Set the mobile device to lock automatically when it is disconnected from your Gear On the Settings screen tick Auto lock Tap Continue draw a pattern by connecting four o...

Page 64: ...a method to enter text and managing templates Select a method to enter text and manage messages templates Default Select a method for entering text Edit text templates Manage text templates to use when you reply to a message Answering an incoming call using a voice command When a call comes in you can accept or reject it by using a voice command On the Settings screen tick Incoming Calls Setting u...

Page 65: ...pport this feature Setting security Set to allow or block the installation of applications from app markets other than Samsung Apps On the Settings screen tick Unknown sources Viewing the open source licence You can view open source licence information On the Settings screen tap Open source license Viewing the Gear Manager version View the Gear Manager version information in Gear Manager version H...

Page 66: ...y malfunction The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Restart your Gear to clear any temporary software bugs Ensure that your Gear software is upgraded to the latest version If the touch screen is scratched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your Gear freezes or has fatal errors If your Gear freezes or hangs you may need to close applications and turn o...

Page 67: ...e no obstacles such as walls or electrical equipment between the devices Ensure that the latest version of the Gear Manager application is installed on the mobile device Ensure that your Gear 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 Restart both devices and launch the Gear Manager on the...

Page 68: ...ved chargers Ensure that you place the Gear on the charging dock and connect the dock to the charger properly If the charging terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the Gear may turn off Wipe both gold coloured contacts and try charging the battery again The batteries in some devices are not user replaceable To have the battery replaced visit a Samsung Service Centre The batter...

Page 69: ...rt the Gear If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus A connection is not ...

Page 70: ...annot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the Gear A small gap appears around the outside of the Gear case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly ...

Page 71: ...English EU 05 2014 Rev 1 0 Some content may differ from your Gear depending on the region service provider or software version and is subject to change without prior notice www samsung com ...

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