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SM-R381
User Manual
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  • Page 1 SM-R381 User Manual www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    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.
  • Page 3 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Using calling features Using notifications About Gear 2 Neo Transferring files Package contents Upgrading the Gear Device layout Button Charging the battery Applications Wearing the Gear S Voice Replacing the strap WatchON Remote Turning the Gear on and off Gallery Notices for using Bluetooth Weather...
  • Page 5 Blocking mode Double press Privacy lock Profile Reset Gear Gear info Gear Manager Launching Gear Manager Connecting a new Gear Configuring the Gear settings Home screen styler S Health Notifications My apps Samsung Apps Find my Gear Settings Help Troubleshooting...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the Gear before purchase. • O ther accessories may not be compatible with your Gear.
  • Page 7: Device Layout

    Getting started Device layout Gear Infrared LED Power button Speaker Charging terminals Heart rate sensor Microphone • H umidity and liquids may damage your Gear. Keep your Gear dry. • E nsure that 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.
  • Page 8: Button

    Getting started Charging dock Charging terminals Multipurpose jack Button Button Function • P ress and hold to turn the Gear on or off. • P ress to move to the Clock screen. Power • P ress to lock the Gear on the Clock screen. •...
  • Page 9: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance

    Getting started Maintaining water and dust resistance The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and to maintain the water- and dust-resistant performance of the device. •...
  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Charge the battery before using the Gear for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the Gear by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the Gear.
  • Page 11 Getting started Place the Gear on the charging dock with the charging terminals facing each other. Plug the small end of the charger cable into the multipurpose jack of the charging dock. Then, plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket.
  • Page 12 Gear’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • I f the Gear is not charging properly, take the Gear and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. • T o 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.
  • Page 13: Wearing The Gear

    Getting started About using battery • B attery operating time is affected by device usage patterns and the condition of the battery. • T he battery is a consumable item. Battery life can be reduced when multiple applications or features are running simultaneously.
  • Page 14: Replacing The Strap

    Getting started Open the clasp, fit the strap to your wrist with the pin, and press the buckle to close. To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Gear, wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above the wrist. Refer to ‘Wearing the Gear’ for details. Replacing the strap Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with a new one.
  • Page 15 Getting started Detach the end of the strap from the Gear. On the new strap, insert one side of the pin into the recess at the side of the Gear.
  • Page 16 Slide the latch on the strap inwards. Then, insert the pin into the recess at the other side of the Gear. If you are fitting a strap that is not manufactured by Samsung refer to the image below. Insert one end of the pin into a recess and press the other end of the pin inwards. Press the pin inwards using your finger or a tool, such as a small flat-tip screwdriver.
  • Page 17: Turning The Gear On And Off

    Getting started Turning the Gear on and off When you turn on the Gear for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions. The instructions describe how to connect the Gear to a mobile device and to set up the Gear. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the Gear.
  • Page 18: Notices For Using Bluetooth

    Gear. • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.
  • Page 19: Connecting The Gear To A Mobile Device

    Read the download information in the pop-up window and tap Next. The Gear’s model details appear. Mobile device Download Gear Manager from Samsung Apps. You can also visit apps.samsung.com/gear2 to download Gear Manager. Mobile device On the Apps screen, tap Gear Manager. Mobile device Select the Gear model name (e.g.
  • Page 20 Getting started Gear When the connection window appears, tap OK. Mobile device The Install window opens. Mobile device Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and follow the on-screen instructions. • W hen the devices are connected, Gear Manager launches on the mobile device. Then, on the Gear, read the on-screen information about the pedometer and tap OK.
  • Page 21: Locking And Unlocking The Gear

    Getting started Locking and unlocking the Gear When not in use, lock the Gear to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button on the Clock screen turns off the screen and puts the Gear into lock mode. The Gear automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. To unlock the Gear, press the Power button.
  • Page 22: Basics

    Basics Viewing mobile device connection status and battery status Scroll left or right on the Home screen and tap Settings. The following icons provide information about the status of the Gear. These icons appear at the top of the screen. Icon Meaning Mobile device connected...
  • Page 23: Finger Gestures

    Basics Finger gestures 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 24 Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on an 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 25 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick you finger down from the top of the screen while using apps to returns to the previous page. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on an image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
  • Page 26: Viewing The Home Screen

    Basics Viewing the Home screen View the Gear’s Home screen when you connect it to the mobile device. It displays the clock, shortcuts to applications, and others. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Home screen panels Available applications and the arrangement of applications may vary depending on the software version.
  • Page 27 Basics Number Application or feature Pedometer Count the steps that you take each day and send the total to the connected device. Exercise Set exercise goals and measure the exercise you do and calories you burn. Heart Rate Measure and record your heart rate. Sleep Monitor your sleep patterns and record how much sleep you get.
  • Page 28 Basics Number Application or feature Apps Launch applications installed on the Gear. Settings Configure the Gear by setting items, such as the clock background, display settings, and Bluetooth feature. Controls View the connection status and remaining battery life. Adjust the volume and display brightness.
  • Page 29 Basics Editing Home screen icons Rearranging the location of icons On the Home screen, tap and hold an icon and drag it to the desired location. Deleting icons On the Home screen, tap and hold an icon and drag it to the rubbish bin icon. You cannot delete icons on the Clock panel.
  • Page 30: Apps Screen

    Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all applications. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging applications On the Apps screen, tap and hold an application and drag it to the desired location. Adding shortcuts On the Apps screen, tap and hold the desired icon.
  • Page 31: Securing The Gear

    Basics Securing the Gear Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the Gear when it is disconnected from the mobile device. You can set a PIN to secure the Gear. Setting a PIN On the Home screen, tap Settings → Privacy lock → Privacy lock → PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions to set a PIN with at least four numbers.
  • Page 32: Answering A Call

    Basics During a call You can select from the following actions: • : Adjust the volume by tapping → • / : Disconnect your Gear and continue the call on the mobile device. • → : Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. •...
  • Page 33: Using Notifications

    Basics Using notifications Stay up-to-date with a variety of events, such as missed calls or new messages, received on the connected mobile device. If a message includes long text 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...
  • Page 34 Basics Select a notification type. Select a notification to view the details. Notification details screen In the notification’s detailed view, tap to use additional features: • R eply: Reply to the message using message templates, S Voice, or emoticons. •...
  • Page 35: Transferring Files

    It is recommended to connect the Gear to the computer’s USB port directly. Upgrading the Gear The Gear can be upgraded to the latest software. Visit the Samsung website to upgrade the Gear’s software. Upgrading with Gear Manager The Gear can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.
  • Page 36 Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung website for details on how to upgrade. Click Update in the dialogue box to start the upgrade process.
  • Page 37: Applications

    Applications S Voice Use this application to command the Gear by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Home screen. • T his application is not supported in some languages. • B efore using this application, read and agree to the terms and conditions on the connected mobile device.
  • Page 38: Watchon Remote

    Applications Starting S Voice On the S Voice screen, say a voice command. When S Voice is launched and no voice commands are spoken within a specified period, the application enters standby mode. The microphone icon at the bottom of the screen changes to green.
  • Page 39: Gallery

    Applications Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Viewing images Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image. Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in while viewing an image: •...
  • Page 40: Weather

    Applications Sharing files → Share to send it to others or share it via a social network When viewing a file, tap service. To share multiple files at once, tap and hold the file to share on the file list screen. Then, add other files to share, and tap Weather Use this application to view weather information on the Gear for the locations that are set on...
  • Page 41: Health Management Applications

    Applications Health Management Applications Use the pedometer, sleep, exercise, and heart rate applications to monitor and manage your health and physical condition. When the Gear is synced with a compatible S Health application, you can use additional features. The additional features include checking your physical condition and exercise records, and more.
  • Page 42 Applications The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: • Y ou are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55. •...
  • Page 43 Applications • T he accuracy of the heart rate sensor may be diminished depending on measurement conditions and surroundings. • U se the HR feature only for measuring your heart rate. • D o not look directly at the heart rate sensor’s lights. Doing so may impair your vision. Please make sure children do not look directly at the lights.
  • Page 44: Pedometer

    Applications Pedometer On the step count screen, start the pedometer to count your steps and view the distance walked and burned calories. Before using this application: • I f you have just purchased or have reset the Gear, read the on-screen information about the application and tap OK.
  • Page 45: Sleep

    Applications Using additional features On the pedometer screen, tap to use additional features: • T o view previous records, tap History. • T o set your goal, tap Goal. • T o reset the step count, tap Reset steps. •...
  • Page 46 Applications Recording sleep duration Tap Sleep on the Home screen. Tap Start. The sleep duration appears on the screen when sleep recording starts. Tap Stop → OK to stop recording. Using additional features On the Sleep screen, tap to use additional features: •...
  • Page 47: Heart Rate

    Applications Heart Rate Use this application to measure and record your current heart rate. You can plan and adjust your exercise based on the recorded heart rate. • T he device’s heart rate measurement feature cannot be used for clinical or medical diagnosis.
  • Page 48: Exercise

    Applications Using additional features On the heart rate measurement screen, tap to use additional features: • T o view your heart rate records, tap History. • T o view help information, tap Help. Only records from the past thirty days are saved. You can view previous data on the mobile device where the S Health application is installed.
  • Page 49 Applications Monitoring exercise information Tap Exercise on the Home screen. Select a type of exercise to monitor. You can select from Running, Walking, Cycling, or Hiking. Tap Start to start monitoring. You can view information, such as exercise time and distance, on the screen. Scroll left on the screen to view more information, such as burnt calories and speed.
  • Page 50 Applications While monitoring your exercise information, tap to use additional features. Some features may not be available depending on the selected exercise type: • T o view the exercise records, tap History. • T o set exercise goals, tap Goal. •...
  • Page 51 Applications On the Home screen, tap Exercise → Running. and tick Coaching. Tap Coaching to set TE, duration, and maximum heart rate. The following describes each TE level: • E asy: Maintain general health and improve your endurance. • M oderate: Maintain your basal fitness level and improve your cardiovascular endurance.
  • Page 52: Messages

    Applications 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 → Call on the To make a call to the sender, scroll right on the message in the list, or tap message navigation screen.
  • Page 53: Music Player

    Applications Music Player Use this application to listen to music saved on the Gear. Tap Music Player on the Home screen. Before using this application: If you have just purchased or have reset the Gear, read the on-screen information about the application and tap OK.
  • Page 54: Media Controller

    Applications Media Controller Use this application to play and control media files. You can launch the music player on the connected mobile device and control playback with the Gear. For other media files, start playback on the mobile device first. You can control playback of the currently-playing file from the Gear.
  • Page 55: Stopwatch

    Applications Stopwatch Use this application to measure the amount of elapsed time. Tap Stopwatch on the Apps screen. Tap Start to time an event. • T o record lap times, tap Lap. • T o end timing, tap Stop. •...
  • Page 56: Voice Memo

    Applications 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 to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom right of the Gear. Tap pause recording.
  • Page 57: Email

    Applications 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 →...
  • Page 58: Schedule

    Applications Schedule Use this application to view the events scheduled on the connected device with the Gear. Tap Schedule on the Apps screen. Select an event from the list to view the details. Scroll left or right on the screen or tap the left and right arrows to change the date.
  • Page 59: Clock

    Settings Clock Change the clock type that appears on the Clock screen. On the Home screen, tap Settings → Clock. Scroll left or right on the screen to select a clock 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.
  • Page 60: Sound

    Settings Sound Change the settings for various sounds on the Gear. On the Home screen, tap Settings → Sound. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for various sounds, such as multimedia, ringtone, notifications, and system sounds. • S ound mode: Select Gear’s sound mode from sound, vibration, and mute. •...
  • Page 61: Bluetooth

    Settings Bluetooth Configure settings for the Bluetooth feature. On the Home screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. • B luetooth: Turn the Bluetooth feature on or off. • B T headset: Search for Bluetooth headsets and connect them to the Gear. •...
  • Page 62: Profile

    Settings Profile Create a profile by entering your physical information, such as sex and body size. On the Home screen, tap Settings → Profile, and then select an option. Reset Gear Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data. Default applications are not deleted.
  • Page 63: Gear Manager

    Gear Manager Launching Gear Manager This application allows you to connect to a mobile device and customise your Gear’s settings and applications. Also, you can use it to access the connected mobile device’s features. On the connected mobile device’s Apps screen, tap Gear Manager. Some features may not be available depending on the type of connected mobile device.
  • Page 64: Home Screen Styler

    Gear Manager Home screen styler Change the Gear’s Home screen settings. Tap Home screen styler on the Gear Manager screen. Wallpapers Change the colour of the Gear Home screen. Or, set an image or photo stored in the mobile device as wallpaper for the Gear Home screen. Tap Wallpapers on the Gear Manager screen.
  • Page 65: Notifications

    Gear Manager Notifications Stay up-to-date with a variety of events, such as missed calls or new messages, received on the connected mobile device. You can also configure settings for the notification feature. On the Gear Manager screen, tap Notifications, drag the Notifications switch to the right, and then tick items.
  • Page 66: Samsung Apps

    Gear, tap Auto transfer → Always. Samsung Apps You can download applications from Samsung Apps. Tap Samsung Apps on the Gear Manager screen. Search for an application and select it to download it. To install applications that are downloaded from sources other than Samsung Apps,...
  • Page 67: Find My Gear

    Gear Manager Find my Gear If you misplace the Gear, Gear Manager can help you find it. Tap Find my Gear on the Gear Manager screen. Tap Start, the Gear emits sounds and turns on the screen. This feature is available only when the Gear and the mobile device are connected. Settings Use this application to configure the Gear and set various options.
  • Page 68: Setting Up Emergency Messages

    Gear Manager Using a wake-up gesture Set the Gear to recognise your gesture to wake up the Gear and show the clock or the last page you accessed when the screen is turned off. On the Settings screen, tap Wake-up gesture, and then drag the Wake-up gesture switch to the right.
  • Page 69: Help

    Some mobile devices do not support 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.
  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    • R estart your Gear to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your Gear software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f 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 on the Gear to regain functionality.
  • Page 71 (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A Bluetooth connection is not established or your Gear and the mobile device are disconnected •...
  • Page 72 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • E nsure that you place the Gear on the charging dock and connect the dock to the charger properly.
  • Page 73 Data stored on the Gear has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the Gear. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the Gear.
  • Page 74 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 English (EU). 05/2014. Rev.1.2...

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