Samsung SM-R210 User Manual
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SM-R210
User Manual
English. 02/2017. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 SM-R210 User Manual English. 02/2017. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basics Settings Updating the software About the Gear 360 Read me first Package contents Appendix Device layout Troubleshooting Indicator light Camera status screen Memory card Battery Attaching the strap to the Gear 360 Turning the Gear 360 on and off Connecting the Gear 360 to a mobile device Using the Gear 360...
  • Page 3: Basics

    Basics About the Gear 360 The Gear 360 camera captures 360-degree videos and photos of you and your surroundings in one shot. The two fisheye lenses capture lively photos and videos. When you connect the Gear 360 to your mobile device via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, you can capture videos and photos remotely from your mobile device.
  • Page 4: Read Me First

    • T his product includes certain free/ open source software. To see the instructions for viewing the open source license, go to the Samsung website (opensource.samsung.com). Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others...
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    • 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 360 before purchase.
  • Page 6: Device Layout

    Basics Device layout Front camera status light Menu key Front camera Indicator light Power key OK key Microphone Camera status screen Strap hole Rear camera status light Rear camera Speaker Memory card tray Multipurpose jack...
  • Page 7: Key Function

    Basics Tripod socket Keys Function • P ress and hold to turn the Gear 360 on or off. Power • P ress to return to the previous screen on the camera status screen. • P ress repeatedly to move to the menu you want. Menu •...
  • Page 8: Indicator Light

    Basics Indicator light The indicator light informs you of your Gear 360’s status. Indicator light Colour Status • P ower on Flashes blue three times • F ormatting a memory card or successfully resetting the Gear 360 • P ower off Flashes red three times •...
  • Page 9: Camera Status Screen

    Basics Camera status screen Access options, such as camera modes and connection modes, and view the Gear 360’s status via messages and indicator icons on the camera status screen. Camera status screen Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the camera status screen. You can check the Gear 360’s status on the camera status screen.
  • Page 10 Basics Icon Function Battery power level Battery charging status • : Charging • : Overheating • : Charger connected improperly Connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth Bluetooth pairing mode Bluetooth pairing mode ended Recording mode Recording a video Shooting mode Time lapse mode Take several photos at set intervals and save them as one video.
  • Page 11: Memory Card

    Basics Memory card Installing a memory card A memory card must be inserted to take photos or record videos. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome memory cards may not be fully compatible with the Gear 360. Using an incompatible card may damage the Gear 360 or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.
  • Page 12 Basics Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot. Memory card tray Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the memory card tray. Gently press the memory card into the memory card tray with the gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the Gear 360’s contacts.
  • Page 13: Removing The Memory Card

    A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the Gear 360. Format the memory card on the Gear 360 or on the Samsung Gear 360 app. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card.
  • Page 14: Battery

    A confirmation message will appear on the camera status screen when the formatting is finished. If you want to format a memory card using the Samsung Gear 360 app, you must connect the Gear 360 to the mobile device. Refer to...
  • Page 15 Basics Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the Gear 360, and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket. Multipurpose jack After fully charging, disconnect the Gear 360 from the charger. First unplug the charger from the Gear 360, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
  • Page 16 If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • W hile charging, the Samsung Gear 360 and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the Samsung Gear 360’s lifespan or performance. If the temperature rises above a certain level, battery charging will be stopped.
  • Page 17: Attaching The Strap To The Gear 360

    Basics Attaching the strap to the Gear 360 You can conveniently carry the Gear 360 by attaching the strap to the Gear 360. Insert the strap into the strap hole, and then pull the loop. You can also use the strap to fix the Gear 360 on a flat surface to record videos or take photos.
  • Page 18: Turning The Gear 360 On And Off

    Basics Turning the Gear 360 on and off Press and hold the Power key to turn on the Gear 360. To turn off the Gear 360, press and hold the Power key. • T he Gear 360 turns off if the device is not used for a specified period. By using the Auto power off after option, you can set the length of time the Gear 360 waits before it turns off.
  • Page 19: Connecting The Gear 360 To A Mobile Device

    Connecting the Gear 360 to a mobile device Installing the Samsung Gear 360 app To connect your Gear 360 and mobile device, install the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Depending on your device, you can download the Samsung Gear 360 app from the following app stores: •...
  • Page 20: Device

    Disconnecting or reconnecting the Gear 360 On the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 app → → Disconnect. The Gear 360 will be disconnected from the mobile device. To reconnect the Gear 360, tap CONNECT on the Samsung Gear 360 app’s screen.
  • Page 21 Connecting a new Gear 360 After you unpair the Gear 360 from your mobile device, you can connect another Gear 360. On your mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 → → Connect to new Gear 360. Notices for using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that uses a 2.4 GHz frequency to connect to...
  • Page 22: Using The Gear 360

    Using the Gear 360 Using the Gear 360’s menus Select and use menus that appear on the camera status screen by pressing the keys on the Gear 360. Accessing and selecting menus Press, or press and hold, the Menu key. Press the Menu key until the menu you want appears.
  • Page 23: Using The Gear 360 Solely

    Using the Gear 360 Using the Gear 360 solely You can use the Gear 360 to record videos and take photos without connecting to any other devices. Press the Menu key to select which mode you want to use and press the OK key. Press the OK key to record a video or take a photo.
  • Page 24: Connecting To A Mobile Device Remotely

    Gear 360 on the mobile device. Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on your mobile device, and then tap 360 Camera to activate the remote viewfinder. Or, tap 360 Gallery to access the videos and images saved in the Gear 360.
  • Page 25: Recording Videos Or Taking Photos

    Using the Gear 360 Notices for using Wi-Fi • U se your Gear 360 and the connected device within the specified connection range (5 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in. • E nsure that there are no obstacles between the Gear 360 and a connected device, including human bodies, walls, corners, or fences.
  • Page 26 Selecting a camera Select a camera to use. The selected camera’s status light will turn green. Using the mobile device Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. and select a camera.
  • Page 27: Recording Videos

    Using the Gear 360 Using the Gear 360 Press the Menu key until Settings appears on the camera status screen, and then press the OK key to select it. Press the Menu key until Switch Lens appears on the camera status screen, and then press the OK key to select it.
  • Page 28 Using the Gear 360 Using the mobile device Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. Quick settings Changing preview mode Camera settings Preview thumbnail Change preview mode. Quick settings Change the shooting mode.
  • Page 29 Using the Gear 360 Changing preview mode In dual lens mode, you can preview images that will be taken with the front and rear cameras in different forms by changing preview mode. On the viewfinder, tap to change preview mode. •...
  • Page 30: Taking Photos

    Taking photos Take 360-degree photos in dual lens mode, or take 180-degree photos in single lens mode. Using the mobile device Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. Tap MODE → Photo.
  • Page 31: Time Lapse

    You cannot preview the images while recording. Using the mobile device Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. Tap MODE → Time lapse.
  • Page 32 Record a video continuously by overwriting a set period of the previously recorded content and saving the new content. You can make the most of the memory card’s capacity. Selecting the recording cycle Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear.
  • Page 33 Using the Gear 360 Using the mobile device Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. Tap MODE → Video looping. to record a video. to finish recording the video. The video will be saved in the Gear 360’s memory card.
  • Page 34 Landscape HDR Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. Using the mobile device Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. Tap MODE → Landscape HDR.
  • Page 35: Live Broadcast

    • Y ou may incur additional charges for broadcasting via the mobile network. Starting your broadcast Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Live Broadcast, select the service you want to use, and then sign in to the account.
  • Page 36: Configuring Camera Settings

    Configuring camera settings Configuring settings on your mobile device You can configure camera settings from the viewfinder of the connected mobile device. On the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 app → 360 Camera. Quick settings Camera settings Quick settings Quick settings You can use the following options on the connected mobile device’s viewfinder.
  • Page 37: Camera Settings

    Using the Gear 360 Camera settings on the viewfinder. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • P hoto size: Select a resolution for photos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more memory.
  • Page 38: Viewing Videos Or Images

    Viewing videos or images Viewing videos View the recorded videos on the remotely connected mobile device. Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Gallery and then select a video. • : Videos recorded by a single lens •...
  • Page 39: Viewing Photos

    Viewing photos View the taken images on the remotely connected mobile device. Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Gallery and then select an image. If the image was taken by dual lenses, the icon will appear on the preview screen.
  • Page 40 Using the Gear 360 Viewing 360-degree images You can use additional features when viewing 360-degree images taken by both the front and rear cameras. Viewing images from different angles Drag your finger across the screen in any direction you want. You can change the viewing angle vertically and horizontally in a 360-degree range.
  • Page 41 Using the Gear 360 Deleting videos or images On the Samsung Gear 360 app’s screen, tap 360 Gallery, select the videos or photos you want to delete, and then tap Delete. To delete multiple videos or images, tap and hold a video or an image to delete, select multiple videos or images, and then tap DELETE.
  • Page 42: Editing Videos

    Using the Gear 360 Editing videos Trimming videos Select a video from the list and tap Trim. Drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired points to set the duration of the video to be played, and then tap SAVE. You can only edit videos saved in MY PHONE.
  • Page 43 Save videos and images captured by the Gear 360 to the mobile device. • M ethod 1: On the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 app → 360 Gallery → GEAR 360, select files to save, and then tap Save.
  • Page 44: Connecting The Gear 360 And A Computer

    You can also start live broadcasts. Windows OS supports the Gear 360 ActionDirector program and Mac OS supports the Gear 360 program. You can download these programs from www.samsung.com. For more information, refer to the program’s help menu. Transferring files to a computer You can transfer files from the Gear 360 to a computer using the Gear 360 as a removable disk for data transfer.
  • Page 45: Settings

    Using the Gear 360 Settings You can configure settings for the Gear 360 and Samsung Gear 360 app. On the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 app → Settings. GEAR 360 • S ound and LED: Change the notification sound and the light settings.
  • Page 46: Updating The Software

    – Storage location: Select the storage location for photos and videos. • 3 60 Live Broadcast settings: Change the 360 Live Broadcast settings. • A bout Samsung Gear 360 app: View the Samsung Gear 360 app’s information or update the software.
  • Page 47: Appendix

    • E nsure there are no obstacles, such as walls or electrical equipment, between the devices. • E nsure that the latest version of the Samsung Gear 360 app is installed on the mobile device. Update the Samsung Gear 360 app if it is not up to date.
  • Page 48 • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • V isit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • W hen you expose the Gear 360 or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced.
  • Page 49 Data stored in the Gear 360 has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the Gear 360. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the Gear 360.
  • Page 50 FCC Warning Statement (FCC ID : A3LSMR210) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 51 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.

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