Samsung Gear S3 User Manual Download

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User Manual

English. 01/2017. Rev.1.1

SM-R760
SM-R765F
SM-R770

Summary of Contents for Gear S3

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 01 2017 Rev 1 1 SM R760 SM R765F SM R770 ...

Page 2: ...obile device 20 Installing the Samsung Gear app 20 Connecting the Gear to a mobile device via Bluetooth 22 Remote connection 23 eSIM SM R765F 23 Introduction 23 Activating the eSIM 25 Managing the eSIM 25 Using the Gear without a mobile device Basics 26 Controlling the screen 26 Screen composition 27 Turning the screen on and off 27 Navigating the screen 29 Using the bezel 31 Touchscreen 34 Status...

Page 3: ... My Phone 78 Email 78 Get more apps 79 Settings 79 Introduction 79 Style 79 Sounds and vibration 80 Device 81 Display 81 Call 39 Entering text 39 Introduction 40 Using the voice input 40 Using emoticons 41 Using handwriting input mode or the keyboard 42 GPS 43 SOS messages 44 Finding my Gear Applications 45 Messages 46 Phone 46 Introduction 46 Setting an outgoing number 47 Receiving calls 49 Makin...

Page 4: ...ne 88 Connect to phone 89 Updating the Gear Samsung Gear app 90 Introduction 91 INFO 92 SETTINGS 92 Watch faces 92 Notifications 93 Apps 93 Send content to Gear 94 Send SOS requests 94 Find My Gear 95 Gear connection 95 Quick messages 95 Register Gear eSIM profile 96 Auto call forwarding 96 Social network sharing 96 S Health 97 Samsung Galaxy Apps 97 About Gear 98 About Samsung Gear app ...

Page 5: ...ps for making phone calls playing music and managing your health By rotating the bezel you can access convenient features quickly and easily You can also change the watch face and band to your taste Connect your Gear S3 to your mobile device to expand your mobile device experience or use the Gear S3 by itself without connecting to a mobile device ...

Page 6: ...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 You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For large data transf...

Page 7: ...hen you are wearing the device avoid taking a shower or going swimming If the device or your hands are wet dry them thoroughly before handling the device If the device is exposed to clean water dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth If the device is exposed to other liquids such as salt water ionised water or alcoholic beverage rinse it with clean water and dry it thoroughly with a clean soft c...

Page 8: ...ge for your wrist change it to a small one 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 retaile...

Page 9: ...g Started 9 Gear SM R760 SM R765F Bezel Back key Home key Power key Microphone Touchscreen NFC antenna GPS antenna Light sensor Heart rate sensor Pressure relief vent Atmospheric pressure sensor Speaker Band ...

Page 10: ...Getting Started 10 SM R770 Bezel Light sensor Back key Home key Power key Microphone Touchscreen NFC antenna GPS antenna Heart rate sensor Speaker Pressure relief vent Atmospheric pressure sensor Band ...

Page 11: ... other screen Back Press to return to the previous screen Ensure that the band is kept clean Contact with contaminants such as dust and dye can cause stains on the band that may not be fully removed If the loud speaker is wet sound may be distorted Ensure that the loud speaker is dry Make sure the Gear s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it Wireless charging dock Charger port...

Page 12: ...hird party charger Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and be e...

Page 13: ...ED indicator flashes certain colours to indicate the battery level Colour Charging status Red Charging Green Fully charged Orange Connected to a low power adaptor When a wireless charging dock error occurs the LED indicator flashes red Disconnect the Gear from the wireless charging dock and reconnect them If the error occurs again contact a Samsung Service Centre for service support ...

Page 14: ...etween the Gear and the wireless charging dock the Gear may not charge properly Prevent the Gear and the wireless charger from coming into contact with sweat liquids or dust 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 b...

Page 15: ...usual the charger may stop charging If the Gear is not charging properly take the Gear to a Samsung Service Centre Avoid using a bent or damaged USB cable Power saving mode Activate power saving mode to extend the battery s usage time Displays colours on the screen as grey tones Deactivates features excluding phone messages and notifications Deactivates theWi Fi feature Limits the performance of t...

Page 16: ...efer toWearing the Gear correctly for details Band tips and precautions Be cautious when wearing the Gear If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Gear too tightly you may feel some discomfort Some people may experience discomfort when wearing the Gear for prolonged periods Skin irritation may occur if the band is exposed to soap sweat allergens or pollutants for long periods Do not wear the devic...

Page 17: ...e leather is permeable so it can be contaminated by oil and cosmetics Avoid exposing the leather band to these products Using a metal band is not recommended Metal bands may cause connectivity problems in areas with weak signals or poor reception Replacing the band Detach the band from the Gear to replace it with a new one The band s appearance may vary depending on your model 1 Slide the band s s...

Page 18: ...Getting Started 18 2 Pull the band away from the Gear s body 3 Insert one end of the spring bar into the Gear s lug ...

Page 19: ...t it a pop up window will appear Follow the on screen instructions to download and install the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device Refer to Connecting the Gear to a mobile device for details To turn off the Gear press and hold the Home key Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted...

Page 20: ...droid devices Galaxy Apps apps samsung com gear Other Android devices Play Store apps samsung com gear iOS devices App Store You cannot install the Samsung Gear app on the mobile devices that do not support Gear syncing Ensure that your mobile device is compatible with a Gear Connecting the Gear to a mobile device via Bluetooth Gear 1 Turn on the Gear When you turn on the Gear a pop up window will...

Page 21: ...eenshots may vary depending on your device and software version The Gear is smaller than normal mobile devices so the network quality may be lower especially in areas with weak signals or poor reception If a Bluetooth connection is not available your cellular network or Internet connection may be poor or disconnected When connected the Gear s battery may drain more quickly while syncing data such ...

Page 22: ...to your Gear If the mobile device you want to connect to is already connected to another Gear your Gear cannot establish a connection Disconnect your mobile device from the previous Gear to connect to your current Gear Remote connection Your Gear and mobile device are connected via Bluetooth When a Bluetooth connection is not available you can remotely connect the Gear to your mobile device by usi...

Page 23: ... that the Gear is able to connect to a network When you connect your Gear to your mobile device for the first time follow the on screen instructions to activate the eSIM If you skip the eSIM installation step you can set it up later Gear 1 On theWatch screen swipe downwards from the top edge of the screen to open the status panel 2 Tap Your mobile device will automatically launch the eSIM installa...

Page 24: ...Getting Started 24 Gear 6 Tap to activate the eSIM on your Gear You can use the mobile data connection sorely on the Gear Voucher card This QR code is an example It is not for actual use ...

Page 25: ...Gear without connecting it to a mobile device You can set to use the Gear without a mobile device when you turn on the Gear for the first time or you reset it Some features are not available The setup method for using your Gear without a mobile device may vary depending on your model 1 Turn on the Gear 2 Tap scroll down the screen and tap here 3 Select a language 4 Read the on screen instructions ...

Page 26: ...he bezel or swiping your finger on the screen Notifications Watch Widgets Add widgets Available widgets notifications and their arrangement may vary depending on the model and the software version Adding widgets You can add more widgets on the Home screen Scroll the screen tap and select a widget The selected widget will appear in a new panel Removing widgets Tap and hold a widget and then tap ...

Page 27: ...ice Wake up gesture and then tap the Wake up gesture switch to activate it Navigating the screen Switching between theWatch and Apps screen To open the Apps screen press the Home key on theWatch screen To return to theWatch screen press the Home key An app Watch screen Apps screen View recent apps Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps To view other panels rotate the bezel You can...

Page 28: ...ap Recent apps on the Apps screen and select the recent app window Closing apps 1 On the Apps screen tap Recent apps 2 Rotate the bezel to highlight the app you want to close 3 Tap To close all running apps tap CLOSE ALL Returning to the previous screen Press the Back key You can also swipe down from the top edge of the screen ...

Page 29: ... not use the bezel near magnetic fields as they may interfere with the bezel s internal magnets and cause it to malfunction If the bezel does not rotate take it to a Samsung Service Centre Do not disassemble the Gear Scrolling through screens Rotate the bezel to view other screens On theWatch screen rotate the bezel anticlockwise to view notifications ...

Page 30: ...o select and then tap the item When you rotate the bezel the highlight indicator will move in the same direction 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 6 8 ...

Page 31: ...chscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen 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 input area Tapping To open an app to select a m...

Page 32: ...sics 32 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 ...

Page 33: ...Basics 33 Double tapping Double tap on an image or text to zoom in Double tap again to return Swiping Swipe to the left or right to view other panels ...

Page 34: ...r icons Volume Brightness Do not disturb Flight mode Music Player Indicator icons Indicator icons appear at the top of the screen The icons listed in the table below are most common The indicator icons shown may vary depending on the region Icon Meaning Bluetooth connected Bluetooth disconnected Signal strength Bluetooth headset connected HSDPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connect...

Page 35: ...nel tap The icon will appear at the top of theWatch screen Do not disturb mode You can mute the Gear and set the screen not to turn on when a notification is received Alarms will still function normally On the status panel tap The icon will appear at the top of theWatch screen Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume level for various sounds On the status panel tap and adjust the volume by r...

Page 36: ...en scroll through the list and select a watch face You can also customise the watch by tapping STYLISE To download more watch faces from Galaxy Apps tap Get more watch faces You can also change the Gear s watch face from your mobile device Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS Watch faces To download more watch faces from Galaxy Apps tap INFO VIEW MOREWATCH FACES ...

Page 37: ...ff watch mode to conserve battery power and continue working as a watch In Power off watch mode all the functions of the Gear are turned off and the watch will display in power saving mode Notifications Notification panel Stay up to date with events notifications and messages from your mobile device and Gear On theWatch screen rotate the bezel anticlockwise to open the notification panel When ther...

Page 38: ...uch as its type will appear on the screen Tap the notification to view details Access additional options To view notifications received from other apps rotate the bezel anticlockwise Deleting notifications Delete a notification by swiping upwards from the bottom edge of the screen while viewing a notification ...

Page 39: ...t to apps to receive notifications from them on your Gear Entering text Introduction A text input screen will appear when you are able to enter text The screen layout may be different depending on the app you launch When the Gear is connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth the language settings applied on the mobile device are applied to the Gear Use speech to text Insert emoticons Insert a text...

Page 40: ...uiet places Do not use offensive or slang words Avoid speaking in dialectal accents The Gear may not recognise your spoken message depending on your surroundings or how you speak Using emoticons Tap and select the emoticon you want to send To draw a picture tap Doodle at the top of the screen and draw your message Rotate the bezel anticlockwise to delete the input stroke by stroke To recover a str...

Page 41: ...nput mode Rotate the bezel to change the input mode You can switch between handwriting mode character mode number mode punctuation mode emoticon mode and voice input mode Changing the input language Slide the space key left or right To add more languages switch to number mode punctuation mode or emoticon mode Then tap Select input languages and select a language to add You can use up to two langua...

Page 42: ...You can also use apps which require your location information such as Alti Barometer and allow others to track your location by sending an SOS message in an emergency On the Apps screen tap Settings Connections Location and tap the Location switch to activate it To select a method to use for locating scroll down the screen and select an option When your Gear and mobile device are connected this fe...

Page 43: ...end SOS messages to ADD Tap Create contact and enter the contact information or tap Select from Contacts to add an existing contact as an emergency contact Activating SOS calls Set the Gear to automatically call your emergency contact after sending an SOS message You can only call one of your emergency contacts Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS Send SOS requests Tap the Ma...

Page 44: ...r location information you can view your location on the notification panel On theWatch screen swipe to the right to the notification panel and tap the screen to view your current location To finish sharing your location with your emergency contacts scroll down the screen and tap Finding my Gear If you misplace your Gear use the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device to find it 1 Launch Samsung Ge...

Page 45: ...n when you receive a new message notification 2 Scroll through the message list and then select a contact to view your conversations To view a message on your mobile device tap rotate the bezel and tap Show on phone To reply to a message tap and enter your message Sending messages You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen Create ...

Page 46: ...mat selection screen does not appear open the Apps screen tap Settings Messages and tap the Send as audio switch to activate it Phone Introduction On your Gear directly make or receive calls You can have phone conversations via the internal microphone or a connected Bluetooth headset When your Gear is connected to a mobile network you can make calls without being connected to a mobile device Setti...

Page 47: ...call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Alternatively rotate the bezel clockwise If the voice control feature is activated say Answer to answer the call To activate the voice control feature open the Apps screen tap Settings Call and tap the Voice answer switch You can have phone conversations via the internal microphone or a connected Bluetooth headset If you subscribe a call wait...

Page 48: ...swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen If the voice control feature is activated say Reject to reject the call To activate the voice control feature open the Apps screen tap Settings Call and tap the Voice answer switch Missed calls If a call is missed a notification appears on the screen On theWatch screen rotate the bezel anticlockwise to view missed call notifications Alternatively ta...

Page 49: ...a number using the keypad and then tap Tap search or select a contact and then tap Scroll through the log list select a log entry and then tap Options during calls The following actions are available Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Adjust the volume End the current call Access additional options ...

Page 50: ... you cannot receive incoming calls to your mobile device s number on your Gear Set the call forwarding feature to answer the calls to the mobile device s number on the Gear even when a Bluetooth connection between the devices is not available This feature is only available when the Bluetooth connection between the two devices is disconnected The method of activating this feature may differ dependi...

Page 51: ... are reconnected via Bluetooth the call forwarding feature will be automatically deactivated To manually deactivate the call forwarding feature on the Apps screen tap Settings Call Auto call forwarding Enable Setting call forwarding on the mobile device When the two devices are connected remotely via your Samsung account you can activate or deactivate the call forwarding feature on your mobile dev...

Page 52: ...t scrolls by the alphabet of the first letter Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Make a voice call Compose a message Adding medical information to my profile Add medical information to my profile for the rescuer to quickly see it in an emergency situation On your mobile device tap Contacts select your profile and enter your medical information To view your medical informa...

Page 53: ...tap START S Health features are intended only for leisure well being and fitness purposes They are not intended for medical use Before using these features read the instructions carefully Any information that is obtained from use of the Gear or the Fit Software or any application preloaded within may not be suitable accurate complete or reliable Wearing the Gear correctly When you activate the aut...

Page 54: ...e your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately Because the heart rate sensor uses light to approximate heart rate its accuracy may vary due to physical factors that affect light absorption and reflection such as blood circulation blood pressure skin condition and location and concentration of blood vessels In addition if your heart rate is extremely high or low measurements may be inaccurate Users ...

Page 55: ...creen and rotate the bezel to view the details of your activity log Healthy It indicates whether you are walking or running If you have made more than 100 steps per minute for at least 10 consecutive minutes the Gear will encourage you to keep going Light This indicates the time spent doing light activity but not hard exercise or inactivity Inactive This indicates the time spent not moving for one...

Page 56: ...nel Target Current step total Tap the screen to view a graph of your step count records To view records by day rotate the bezel You may experience a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and then displays your step count You may also experience a brief delay before the pop up window indicates that your goal has been reached If you use the steps tracker while travelling by car or ...

Page 57: ...ted as approximately 3 metres The floors measured may not match the actual floors you climb The floors measured may not be accurate depending on the environment the user s movements and the conditions of buildings The floors measured may not be accurate if water or foreign materials enter the pressure relief vent atmospheric pressure sensor If there is any detergent sweat or raindrops on the Gear ...

Page 58: ...f a licensed medical professional 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 Gear with your sleeves before using it If you have just purchased or have reset the Gear read the on screen information about the app and create your profile ...

Page 59: ...e the bezel or tap the bottom of the screen To listen to music rotate the bezel anticlockwise Exercise time Heart rate 4 To finish exercising press the Back key and tap FINISH The music will continue to play even if you finish exercising Stop playing music before finish exercising Or launch Music Player to stop playing music Automatic exercise recognition Once you have exercised for 10 minutes whi...

Page 60: ...oWearing the Gear correctly for details Be aware of following conditions before measuring your heart rate Rest for 5 minutes before taking measurements If the measurement is very different from the expected heart rate rest for 30 minutes and then measure it again During winter or in cold weather keep yourself warm when measuring your heart rate Smoking or consuming alcohol before taking measuremen...

Page 61: ...aph of your records To view records by hour rotate the bezel Tracking your heart rate The Gear can automatically measure and track your heart rate Your Gear will measure your heart rate at regular intervals This feature may not function properly while you are moving Your heart rate is automatically measured when you are using the Exercise app To track your heart rate rotate the bezel clockwise and...

Page 62: ...r screen 3 Tap when you drink a glass of water If you accidentally added an incorrect value you can fix it by tapping Tap the screen to view a graph of your records To view records by day rotate the bezel Caffeine Record and track how many cups of coffee you drink 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen 2 Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the caffeine tracker screen ...

Page 63: ... day rotate the bezel Together Compare your step count records with other S Health users You can set a goal compete with your friends and view the challenge status Activate the together feature in the S Health app on your mobile device 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen 2 Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the together screen Tap the screen to view the challenge status and the leaderboard ...

Page 64: ...l to confirm proper operation If you use a wireless connection such as Bluetooth the Gear may be affected by electronic interference from other devices Avoid using the Gear near other devices that transmit radio waves The content used in the S Health app may vary depending on the software version of the app The services provided with the app are subject to change or the cancellation of support wit...

Page 65: ...s over the last 6 hours On the Apps screen tap Alti Barometer If you have recently purchased or reset the Gear tap GO to activate the Gear s GPS feature The altitude measured may not be accurate if water or foreign materials enter the pressure relief vent atmospheric pressure sensor If there is any detergent sweat or raindrops on the Gear rinse it with clean water and dry the pressure relief vent ...

Page 66: ...ssure and view a graph of changes over the last 6 hours You can anticipate any changes to the weather using the pressure prediction gauge 1 On the Apps screen tap Alti Barometer 2 Swipe to the left to open the barometer screen The atmospheric pressure measured may not be accurate if water or foreign materials enter the pressure relief vent atmospheric pressure sensor If there is any detergent swea...

Page 67: ...lue The atmospheric pressure is calibrated based on the entered reference value Configuring the alti barometer Scroll the screen to open the settings screen and tap CHANGE to use the following options Manual calibration Calibrate the altimeter and the atmospheric pressure based on the entered reference value Pressure alerts Set to notify you of rapid changes of atmospheric pressure Distance unit C...

Page 68: ...art the currently playing file or skip to the previous file Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Pause and resume playback Importing music Import music saved in your device to your Gear 1 Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device 2 Tap SETTINGS Send content to Gear 3 Tap Select tracks 4 Select files and tap DONE To sync music in your mobile device with your Gear tap the Auto sync switch under Mu...

Page 69: ...dset Tap rotate the bezel and tap Listen via BT Select a headset from the detected devices list Playing music from your mobile device Play music saved on your mobile device and control it with your Gear 1 Tap Music Player 2 Tap to play the music saved in your mobile device The icon will be changed to 3 Tap Standalone music Listen to music or radio using the Gear by itself You must download music o...

Page 70: ...p Done 4 To set an alarm tap SETTIME set the alarm time by rotating the bezel and then tap DONE 5 Tap SAVE Viewing the reminder alarm When an alarm sounds tap the notification to view the reminder details You can also rotate the bezel anticlockwise on theWatch screen to view reminders To delete a reminder or to use the snooze function tap You can view all your reminders including deleted reminders...

Page 71: ...ing events rotate the bezel to clockwise SVoice Introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking Make sure the Gear s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it Setting a wake up command You can launch SVoice using your own wake up command You can only use this feature when your Gear s screen is turned on To change the wake up command tap rotate the bezel and tap Set wake up c...

Page 72: ...View examples of voice commands 2 Say a voice command If the Gear recognises the command the Gear will perform the corresponding action To repeat a voice command or say a different command tap Tips for better voice recognition Speak clearly Speak in quiet places Do not use offensive or slang words Avoid speaking in dialectal accents The Gear may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted ...

Page 73: ...cted Tap Weather on the Apps screen To view the current day s weather information tap the screen and rotate the bezel To add other cities weather information rotate the bezel clockwise Alarm Set alarms and manage them When an alarm is set on your connected mobile device your Gear will also alert you Setting alarms 1 Tap Alarm on the Apps screen 2 Tap Add alarm If you have a saved alarm tap Add on ...

Page 74: ...minutes Alternatively rotate the bezel anticlockwise Deleting alarms In the alarms list tap and hold and alarm and then tap DELETE World Clock Creating clocks 1 Tap World Clock on the Apps screen 2 Tap Add city If you have a saved world clock tap Add on the clocks list 3 Rotate the bezel to select a time zone on the globe You can also tap ALL CITIES and search for a city or select a city from the ...

Page 75: ...e Auto sync switch under Photo tap Albums to sync and then select albums to import to the Gear The selected albums will be synced with your Gear when it is charging and when it has more than 15 of remaining battery power Exporting images to your mobile device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Tap an image 3 Tap and hold the image to export 4 Rotate the bezel and select any images to export 5 Tap ...

Page 76: ...ming in or out While viewing an image double tap the image to zoom in or out When an image is magnified you can view the rest of the image by scrolling around the screen Deleting images 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Tap an image 3 Tap and hold an image to delete 4 Rotate the bezel and select any images you want to delete 5 Tap DELETE ...

Page 77: ... then tick categories 3 Tap an article to read it To read the full article tap and read it on your mobile device Find My Phone If you misplace the mobile device the Gear can help you find it 1 Tap Find My Phone on the Apps screen 2 Tap The mobile device emits sounds and turns on the screen Drag outside the large circle on the mobile device or tap on the Gear Viewing the location of your mobile dev...

Page 78: ...w on phone To reply to a message tap and enter your message You may not be able to reply emails depending on the mobile device that you connect to the Gear Get more apps Download specialised apps on your Gear not through the connected mobile device On the Apps screen tap Get more apps Scroll through the list and select an app to download Tap Show on phone to launch Galaxy Apps on your mobile devic...

Page 79: ...een is turned off This feature only works while you are wearing the Gear Notification indicator Set the Gear to display a yellow dot on theWatch screen to alert you to notifications that you have not checked Background style Change the Apps screen s wallpaper Font Change the font type and size Sounds and vibration Change settings for various sounds On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration S...

Page 80: ...one Notification vibration Select a vibration pattern for notifications Touch sounds Set the Gear to make a sound when apps or options are selected on the touchscreen Device Change the Gear s interaction settings On the Settings screen tap Device Double press Home key Select an action to perform when you press the Gear s Home key twice Wake up gesture Set the Gear to turn on the screen when you ra...

Page 81: ...Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness for the display Auto low brightness Set the Gear to automatically adjust the brightness depending on the ambient light conditions Screen timeout Set the length of time the Gear waits before turning off the display s backlight Call Change the call feature settings On the Settings screen tap Call Auto call forwarding Set to forward the mob...

Page 82: ...ion or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth 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 distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purp...

Page 83: ...Gear s phone number Always on Set the Gear to connect to the mobile network When this option enabled you can receive incoming calls and messages to the Gear and mobile devices phone numbers When you enable the Always on option the Gear s battery consumption may increase Always off Set the Gear not to connect to the mobile network When this option is enabled you cannot receive incoming calls and me...

Page 84: ...ar connecting to the network automatically select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart your device sWi Fi feature or the wireless router Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use NFC The Gear allows you to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps On the Settings screen tap ...

Page 85: ...ice contact your service provider 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area at the top of the Gear s touchscreen to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the settings screen and tap Connections NFC Tap and pay and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps NFC a...

Page 86: ... of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Mobile data Set the Gear to use data connections on any mobile network Data usage limit Set a limit for mobile data usage Data usage cycle Set a data reset cycle to monitor data usage between usage periods Start date Set the start date of the data usage cycle Usage details Vie...

Page 87: ...sion Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users Hearing Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment Direct access Set the Gear to activate the screen reader feature when you tap the screen three times with two fingers Input Change the text input settings On the Settings screen tap Input Default keyboard Select a default keyboar...

Page 88: ...nnected to your mobile device Connect to new phone Connect your Gear to a new mobile device The Gear can connect to another mobile device after performing a light reset to delete data except media files and personal data On the Settings screen tap Connect to new phone This feature is available when the Gear is connected to a mobile device Connect to phone Connect to a mobile device while you are u...

Page 89: ...ia the Samsung Gear app The Gear can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over the air FOTA service 1 Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device 2 Tap SETTINGS About Gear Update Gear software Download updates manually 3 Read the on screen information and tap DOWNLOAD The Gear will copy the updated software from your mobile device and restart To automatically check for availabl...

Page 90: ...download recommended watch faces and apps You can also customise your Gear s various settings such as your notification settings Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device Some features may not be available depending on the type of connected mobile device Access additional options Customise your Gear settings INFO SETTINGS Gear s status Recommended watch faces and apps ...

Page 91: ...s support services to customers such as device problem diagnosis and lets users submit questions and error reports You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider IN...

Page 92: ...plied on theWatch screen Tap STYLISE to select background and items to display on the watch face Notifications Change settings for the notification feature Stay up to date with a variety of events such as new messages received on the mobile device Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device tap SETTINGS Notifications tap the switch to activate it and then activate items Manage notifications Select a...

Page 93: ...ce must be unlocked first to view details when the screen is locked Apps Customise the Gear s Apps screen You can select and rearrange apps Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS Apps Uninstalling apps Tap Uninstall and tap next to the apps you want to remove from the Gear Reordering apps Tap Reorder and tap next to an app and drag it up or down to another position Send content...

Page 94: ...vate it Refer to SOS messages for more information Find My Gear Remotely control your Gear when it is lost or misplaced Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS Find My Gear Reactivation lock Set the Gear to require your Samsung account information after the device has been reset This prevents others from reactivating your device if it is lost or stolen Control remotely Locate Ge...

Page 95: ...et the device to sync the list of savedWi Fi networks with your Gear Quick messages Edit or add templates used for replying to messages 1 Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS Quick messages 2 Tap Quick responses or Call decline messages 3 Select a template to edit To create additional templates tap 4 Edit the template and tap SAVE Register Gear eSIM profile Install a profile ...

Page 96: ...on method for this feature may differ depending on your service provider The method of activating this feature may differ depending on your service provider Social network sharing Share your exercise achievements in S Health with your friends on social media Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS Social network sharing Select a social network service and sign in to it When you ...

Page 97: ...s of the used and available memory To delete unnecessary files tap CLEAN NOW The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you update the device RAM Check the status of the used and available RAM To speed up your Gear by reducing the amount of RA...

Page 98: ... Samsung Cloud Music and images saved on the Gear will not be backed up S Health app data will be automatically saved on the connected mobile device s S Health app To restore launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS About Gear Back up and restore Restore data The latest backup data will be restored About Samsung Gear app View version information of the Samsung Gear app Launch Sam...

Page 99: ...dly You cannot access some options without a subscription For more information contact your service provider The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen the touchscreen may not function properly If you are wearing gloves if your hands are not clean while touching the touchscreen or if you tap the screen with sharp object...

Page 100: ...methods above do not solve your problem perform a factory data reset On the Apps screen tap Settings Gear info Reset Gear Before performing the factory data reset remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the Gear Another Bluetooth device cannot locate your Gear Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your Gear Reset your Gear and try again Ensure that your ...

Page 101: ...n the environment the devices are used in Restart both devices and launch the Samsung Gear app on the mobile device again Calls are not connected Ensure that your Gear is connected to a mobile device Ensure that your mobile device has accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling on the mobile device Ensure that you have not set...

Page 102: ...nnect the Gear to the wireless charging dock and connect the dock to the charger properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the Gear or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures the useful charge may be reduced Battery consumption increases when you use some apps The battery is consumable and t...

Page 103: ...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 Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your safety you must not attempt to remove the battery If the batt...

Page 104: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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