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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Table of Contents Getting started Transferring files Upgrading the Gear About Gear Package contents Device layout Applications Button Camera Charging the battery Gallery Wearing the Gear Contacts Turning the Gear on and off Dialler Notices for using Bluetooth Messages Connecting the Gear to a mobile Email device Locking and unlocking the Gear...
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Display Bluetooth 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...
• 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.
Getting started Device layout Gear Touch screen Power button Microphone Camera Microphone Buckle Charging terminals Strap Speaker • 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.
Getting started Charging dock Charging terminals Switch 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. •...
Use the charging dock to charge the battery before using it 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.
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Getting started Place the Gear on the charging dock with the charging terminals facing each other. Close the cover of the charging dock.
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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. After fully charging, disconnect the Gear from the charging dock.
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.
Getting started Open the clasp, fit the strap to your wrist with the pin, and press the buckle to close. 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.
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.
Mobile device Tap Download on the connected webpage. The mobile device automatically accesses the Gear Manager updates available from Samsung Apps. Tap Update → Accept and download. The latest version of Gear Mobile device Manager is downloaded and installed on the mobile device.
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Getting started Mobile device Select the Gear model name (e.g. Gear (0000)) that appeared in Step 2. Mobile device When the Bluetooth pairing request window appears, tap OK. Gear When the connection window appears, tap OK. Mobile device The Install window opens.
Getting started 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, the Clock screen appears on 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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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 applications to returns to the previous page. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on an image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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.
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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. Sleep Monitor your sleep patterns and record how much sleep you get. Controls View the connection status and remaining battery life.
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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. Using the Clock screen While using the Gear, press the Power button to open the Clock screen.
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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.
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.
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.
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. •...
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...
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Basics Checking notifications at a later time Tap Notifications on the Home screen. Select a notification type.
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Basics Select a notification to view the details. Notification details screen In the notification details screen, tap to use additional features: • C all: Make a call to the number. • R eply: Reply to the message using message templates, S Voice, or emoticons. •...
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.
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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.
Applications Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. The Gear can save up to 50 photos and 9 videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the Gear’s camera. Tap Camera on the Home screen. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. •...
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Applications Taking a photo with sound Use this mode to capture the ambient sound with a photo. → Sound & shot → On. Scroll down from the top of the screen to return to the camera screen and tap the screen to take a photo. The Gear records 9 seconds of audio after taking the photo.
Applications Configuring settings for Camera to configure the camera’s settings. Not all of the following options are available with both the still and video camera modes. • F ocus mode: Select a focus mode. Auto is camera-controlled. Macro is used for very close objects.
To share multiple files at once, tap and hold the file to share on the file list screen. Then, add the other files to share, and tap Default applications installed on the Gear do not support this feature. To use this feature, download applications from Samsung Apps that support sharing files.
Applications Contacts Use this application to view the connected mobile device’s contacts list on the Gear. Tap Contacts on the Home screen. You can send a message or make a call to a contact by scrolling left or right on a contact entry.
Applications Viewing a message on the connected mobile device To view a message on the connected mobile device, tap on the message navigation → Show on device. screen, or tap Deleting messages → Delete. On the message navigation screen, tap You can also tap in the list of messages, select multiple messages to delete, and then tap Delete to delete multiple messages at once.
Applications Find My Device Use this application to find the connected mobile device. Tap Find My Device on the Apps screen. Tap Start. The mobile device emits sounds and turns on the screen. Drag outside the large circle on the mobile device, or tap Stop on the Gear. This feature is available only when the Gear and the mobile device are connected.
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.
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.
Applications Health Management Applications Use the pedometer, sleep, and exercise 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.
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. •...
Applications Tap Start to start counting. You can view information, such as step count and burnt calories, on the screen. Current steps Calories burnt Exercise distance Tap the screen, and then tap Pause to stop counting. Using additional features On the pedometer screen, tap to use additional features: •...
Applications Sleep Use this application to monitor your sleep patterns and record how much sleep you get by detecting body movements while you sleep. You can transfer the records to the connected mobile device. 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.
Applications Using additional features On the Sleep screen, tap to use additional features: • T o view previous records, tap History. • T o block all notifications except for alarm notifications, tap Blocking mode, and then tick Enable. •...
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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.
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. Only records from the past thirty days are saved.
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.
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.
Applications Playing voice memos , and select a voice memo to play. If spoken content is recorded and then converted to a data file, appears next to the filename. When you tap , the Gear shows the content as text on the screen during playback. •...
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.
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. •...
Settings • W ake-up gesture: Set the Gear to turn on and show a specified screen by using a gesture. Raise the hand that is wearing the Gear and look at the Gear’s screen for a few seconds. The screen turns on and a preset screen is displayed. •...
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.
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.
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 at the top of the screen.
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.
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,...
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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(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 •...
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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.
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• E nsure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer. • I f you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • E nsure that you have Samsung Kies installed on your computer.
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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.
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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.1.0...