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  • Page 1 SM-R730A User Manual...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “mobile device”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL...
  • Page 4 AT&T Privacy Policy (att.com/privacy) for more information. Samsung KNOX Samsung KNOX™ is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about KNOX, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox...
  • Page 5 Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Internet Address: samsung.com ©2015 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, S Voice, and S Health are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Notice: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.

  • Page 6: Legal Information

    Legal Information READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty including its dispute resolution procedure. The EULA for this device is found in the Gear Manager application, which is required for operation of your device.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basics Device layout 22 Using the bezel Battery 25 Touchscreen 11 Wearing the Gear 29 Navigating the screen 13 Replacing the strap 31 Home screen 16 Turning the Gear on and off 41 Status panel 17 Connecting the Gear to a Smartphone 48 Setting the screen lock 20 Activating the device 49 Entering text...
  • Page 8 Applications 56 Messages 86 Bloomberg 58 Phone 86 CNN 61 S Health 87 Music Player 76 Nike+ Running 90 Samsung Milk Music 78 Schedule 90 Gallery 79 S Voice 94 Buddy 82 Weather 95 Email 83 Alarm 96 Find My Phone...
  • Page 9 Settings 117 Power saving 101 Introduction 101 Display 118 Gear info 102 Sound 104 Device Samsung Gear App 105 Call 106 Messages 119 Introduction 107 Connections 121 Watch faces 113 Screen lock 122 Notifications 114 Accessibility 123 Manage apps 115 Input...
  • Page 10 125 App settings 125 Samsung Gear Apps 126 Settings 131 Find My Gear...
  • Page 11 Basics Instructional icons Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others. Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment. Notice: Notes, usage tips, or additional information.

  • Page 12: Device Layout

    Basics Device layout Gear S2 Front NFC antenna Touchscreen Back button Bezel Microphone (behind) Light sensor Home/Power button...
  • Page 13 Basics Back Heart rate sensor Speaker...
  • Page 14 Basics Buttons Button Function • Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off. • Press to turn on the screen. Home/Power • Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to restart the Gear. • Press to open the Apps screen when you are on the Watch screen. •...
  • Page 15 Basics Wireless charger dock Wireless charging surface USB charger port LED indicator Make sure the Gear’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it while charging.

  • Page 16: Battery

    Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it sits unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and accessories which are specifically designed for your device. 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor.
  • Page 17 Basics 2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket. 3 Place the Gear into the wireless charger dock. 4 After fully charging your Gear, disconnect it from the wireless charger dock. Unplug the charger from the wireless charger dock, and then unplug the charger from the electric socket.

  • Page 18: Checking The Charging Status

    When a wireless charger dock error occurs, the LED indicator flashes red. Disconnect the Gear from the wireless charger dock and reconnect them. If the error occurs again, contact a Samsung Service Center for service support. The LED indicator may work differently depending on the Gear.

  • Page 19: Reducing The Battery Consumption

    • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use. • Decrease the screen brightness. • Deactivate the watch always on feature. • Deactivate the voice wake-up feature in S Voice. • Customize the notification settings in the Samsung Gear app on the connected smartphone.

  • Page 20: Battery Charging Tips And Precautions

    Gear from the charger and allow it to cool down before restarting the charging process, or call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) to receive technical support. • If the Gear is not charging properly, take the Gear to a Samsung Service Center. • Avoid using a bent or damaged USB cable.

  • Page 21: Wearing The Gear

    Basics Wearing the Gear Putting on the Gear 1 Open the buckle and place the strap around your wrist. 2 Fit the strap to your wrist, insert the pin into an adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to close it.
  • Page 22 Basics This device, S Health, and related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. If you feel discomfort while using the device, stop using it and remove it from your wrist. If your device becomes hot to the touch, please remove it until it cools.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Strap

    Basics Replacing the strap Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with a new one. 1 Push the button where the Gear’s body and strap meet.
  • Page 24 Basics 2 While pushing the button, pull the strap upward and remove it.
  • Page 25 Basics 3 Insert the holder of new strap into the grooves on the Gear’s body. 4 Push the strap into the Gear’s body until it clicks into place.

  • Page 26: Turning The Gear On And Off

    • When you turn on the Gear for the first time or reset it, a pop-up window displays. Follow the prompts to download and install the Samsung Gear app on your smartphone. 2 To turn off the Gear, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Gear To A Smartphone

    For non-Samsung devices, download the Samsung Gear app from the Google Play store. Compatible with Android 4.4 and later with 1.5GB RAM. Some features may not be available. For best compatibility, connect with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices.
  • Page 28 When the devices are connected, a tutorial displays on the Gear’s screen. Follow the prompts to learn the Gear’s basic controls. • Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on your device and software version. • You cannot install the Samsung Gear app on smartphones that do not support Gear syncing. Ensure that your smartphone is compatible with a Gear.
  • Page 29 1 Back up your Gear’s data on your smartphone. • On your smartphone, open the Apps screen and tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Back up and restore > Back up data. 2 End the connection between your Gear and smartphone. Refer to Disconnecting the Gear for more information.

  • Page 30: Activating The Device

    Basics Activating the device Once you have connected your Gear to your smartphone, you will need to activate calling on your Gear. After pairing, your Gear will attempt to make a call, follow the prompts to activate your Gear. If you experience any difficulty activating your device, contact your Service provider.

  • Page 31: Remote Connection

    This feature is automatically activated when you connect to your smartphone using Bluetooth for the first time. If this feature is not turned on, on your smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Connection, and then tap the Use Remote connection switch.

  • Page 32: Using The Bezel

    Basics Using the bezel Rotate the bezel to easily control the Gear’s various functions. Scrolling through screens Rotate the bezel to view other screens. On the Watch screen, rotate the bezel left to view notifications.
  • Page 33 Basics Selecting an item Rotate the bezel to highlight the item you want to select and then tap the item. When you rotate the bezel, the highlight indicator moves in the same direction.
  • Page 34 Basics Adjusting the input value Rotate the bezel to adjust the volume or brightness.

  • Page 35: Touchscreen

    Basics Touchscreen The Gear may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area. Tapping Tap with your finger to open an app, select a menu item, press a displayed button, or enter a character using the keyboard. Touch-screens respond best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus.
  • Page 36 Basics Press and hold Press and hold the screen for two or more seconds to access the Edit mode or to view available options.
  • Page 37 Basics Dragging To move an item, press and hold it and drag it to the target position.
  • Page 38 Basics Swiping Swipe to the left or right to view other panels.

  • Page 39: Navigating The Screen

    Basics Navigating the screen Switching between the Watch and Apps screen 1 On the Watch screen, press the Home button to open the Apps screen. 2 When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home button to return to the Watch screen.

  • Page 40: Returning To The Previous Screen

    Basics Returning to the previous screen Press the Back button. You can also swipe down from the top edge of the screen.

  • Page 41: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen Introduction The Home screen can have multiple panels. The Watch screen is the starting point for the Home screen. Rotate the bezel to view items Watch on the screen, such as notifications and widgets. Notifications Quick Widgets access widgets Available widgets, notifications, and their arrangement may vary depending on the software version.

  • Page 42: Notifications Panel

    Basics Notifications panel Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your smartphone. When you receive a notification, it displays at the top of the screen and disappears after a few seconds and the Gear vibrates. Viewing incoming notifications Tap the notification screen.
  • Page 43 Basics Viewing other notifications 1 Tap the number at the bottom of the panel. • You can view other notifications received from the same app. 2 Rotate the bezel left to view notifications received from other apps. Deleting notifications Delete a notification by swiping upward from the bottom edge of the screen while viewing a notification.
  • Page 44 You can block notifications from specific apps on the Gear. When you have not received any notifications on your Gear, block notifications using your smartphone. On your smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Notifications > Manage notifications.
  • Page 45 Basics Watch screen View the current time. You can also check the battery life, the date, your step count, and more. Press the Home button to open the Watch screen when you are not on the Watch screen.
  • Page 46 Press and hold the Watch screen, then rotate the bezel to select a watch face. • You can also customize the watch by tapping STYLIZE. You can also change the Gear’s watch face on your smartphone. On the smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Watch faces.
  • Page 47 Basics Quick access panel View and manage shortcuts to the Apps screen and other apps.
  • Page 48 Basics Managing the quick access panel You can create up to four shortcuts to your most frequently used apps. Press and hold anywhere on the screen, and tap EDIT. Delete to delete a shortcut. • • Tap Add to add a shortcut.
  • Page 49 Basics Widgets You can add widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to provide information and convenient access. You can use the following widgets by default. Step tracker Schedule Weather Music Player Heart rate 24-hour tracker activity...
  • Page 50 Basics Adding widget You can add more widgets on the Home screen. Add and select a widget. The selected widget displays in a new panel. Removing widgets Press and hold a widget and then tap Delete.

  • Page 51: Status Panel

    Basics Status panel This panel allows you to view the current status and configure basic settings. On the Watch screen, swipe downward from the top edge of the screen. Indicator icons Gear's connection status Brightness Sound Do not disturb Call forwarding Music Player...

  • Page 52: Indicator Icons

    Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons display at the top of the screen. The icons listed in this table are most common. Icon Meaning The device is connected to a 4G wireless network Signal strength Bluetooth connected Bluetooth disconnected...
  • Page 53 Basics Icon Meaning Bluetooth headset connected Wi-Fi connected Battery power level Playing music You can play music saved on the Gear or smartphone. On the status panel, tap Music Player. Call forwarding You can forward your calls to your Gear. On the status panel, tap Call forwarding, and tap the check by I agree.
  • Page 54 Basics Do not disturb mode You can set the Gear not to vibrate and turn off the screen when a notification is received, except for alarms. Do not disturb. On the status panel, tap Do not disturb icon displays at the top of the Watch screen. •...

  • Page 55: Apps Screen

    Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps. 1 On the Watch screen, press the Home button to go to the Apps screen. Apps screen or swipe the screen to the left or right. 2 To view other panels, rotate the bezel. You can also tap...
  • Page 56 Basics Opening apps On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to open the app. To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap Recent apps on the Apps screen and select the recent app window. Closing apps 1 On the Apps screen, tap Recent apps.
  • Page 57 On the Apps screen, tap Get more apps. • The Samsung Gear Apps store automatically launches on your smartphone. From the store, you can browse and download apps. Uninstalling apps You can only uninstall the downloaded Gear apps on your smartphone. Refer to...

  • Page 58: Setting The Screen Lock

    Basics Setting the screen lock Setting a screen lock code Prevent others from accessing your Gear when you are not wearing it. If you set the screen lock feature, the Gear requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Screen lock > Screen lock > PIN. •...

  • Page 59: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Introduction A text input screen displays automatically when you are able to enter text. Select an emoticon or text template to enter a message. You can also use voice input or the keyboard to type texts. The screen layout may be different depending on the app you launch. Insert emoticons Use speech-to-text Open the keyboard...
  • Page 60 Basics Using the voice input Microphone and speak the message you want to enter. Tap 1 Tap when you are finished. 2 Tap More options > Language to change the language. Send message Access additional options Start or pause entering text by voice...
  • Page 61 Basics • This feature is not supported in some languages. • When the Gear is connected to a smartphone using Bluetooth, the language settings applied on the smartphone are applied to the Gear. • Tips for better voice recognition – Speak clearly. –...
  • Page 62 Basics Using the keyboard A key has three or four characters. To enter a character: Tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character displays. Delete a character Uppercase Tap twice for all caps Space...
  • Page 63 Basics Changing the input mode Rotate the bezel to change the input mode. • You can switch between character mode, number mode, and punctuation mode. Changing the input language Slide the space key left or right. To add more languages: 1 Switch to number mode or punctuation mode.

  • Page 64: Screen Capture

    Basics Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the Gear. Press and hold the Home button and swipe your finger to the right across the screen. • You can view captured images in Gallery. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.

  • Page 65: Updating The Gear

    Updating over the air The Gear can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. 1 Tap Samsung Gear on the Apps screen of the smartphone. 2 Tap Settings. 3 Tap About Gear > Update Gear software > Update now to install the latest software on your smartphone.

  • Page 66: Messages

    Applications Messages Introduction View messages and reply to or call the sender using the Gear. Viewing messages 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Scroll through the message list, and then select a contact to view your conversations. • To view a message on your smartphone, tap More options > Show on phone. Reply and enter your message.
  • Page 67 Applications Sending messages 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Tap More options, rotate the bezel to New message, and then tap New message. 3 Add recipients and tap NEXT. 4 Enter text using one of available methods. • Messages are automatically sent to the recipients. Send to send the message.

  • Page 68: Phone

    Applications Phone Introduction Depending on your Call settings, you can use your Gear S2 to initiate outgoing calls, answer calls, and to complete conversations. Receiving calls Answering a call Drag Answer to the right to answer a call. The call feature will automatically launch on your smartphone if you are connected to a smartphone. Use your smartphone to have a conversation.
  • Page 69 Applications Rejecting a call Reject an incoming call and send a rejection message to the caller. Reject to the left to reject a call. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, swipe upward from the bottom edge Drag of the screen.
  • Page 70 Applications Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Keypad Contacts Log list Use one of the following methods: • Tap Keypad, enter a number using the keypad, and then tap Phone. • Tap Contacts, select a contact, and then tap Dial or select a phone number.
  • Page 71 Applications S Health Introduction S Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals and regularly record and check your progress. When the Gear is synced with a compatible S Health app, you can use additional features. The additional features include checking your heart rate logs individually, and more.
  • Page 72 Applications Wearing the Gear correctly When measuring your heart rate, wear the Gear snugly on your arm above your wrist as shown in the following figure. Do not fasten the Gear too tightly. <Rear> Heart rate sensor This device, S Health, and related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
  • Page 73 Applications 24-hour activity tracker Your Gear can monitor and record your activities during the day and encourage you to stay healthy. 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. • Healthy activity: 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 encourages you to keep going.
  • Page 74 Applications 2 Tap the screen and rotate the bezel to view the details of your activity log.
  • Page 75 Applications Steps tracker The Gear counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance traveled. 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Rotate the bezel right and open the steps tracker panel. Current step total Target step number 3 Tap the screen to view a graph of your step count records.
  • Page 76 Applications Exercise tracker Record your exercise information and calories burned using S Health’s exercise feature. When your Gear and smartphone are connected, this feature uses your smartphone’s location information. Measured distance may differ from the actual distance due to uneven strides, walking in place, and pacing around.
  • Page 77 Applications Exercising with the Gear 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Rotate the bezel right and open the exercise tracker screen. Options and select the type of exercise you want to monitor. 3 Tap 4 Tap OK to allow this app to use your current location while exercising. •...
  • Page 78 Applications 9 Start exercising when the measurement is completed. • When you rotate the bezel you can view exercise information, such as calories burned and current speed. • Rotate the bezel left to listen to music using a Bluetooth headset. Exercise time Target duration of exercise...
  • Page 79 Applications Heart rate tracker Measure and record your heart rate. To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Gear, wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above the wrist. This device, S Health, and related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.

  • Page 80: Measuring Your Heart Rate

    Applications Measuring your heart rate 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Rotate the bezel right and open the heart rate tracker screen. Heart rate to begin measuring your heart rate. 3 Tap • After a moment, your current heart rate displays on the screen. 4 Select a status tag for your measured heart rate.
  • Page 81 Applications 5 Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. Rotate the bezel to view records by day.
  • Page 82 Applications Tracking your heart rate The Gear can automatically measure and track your heart rate. Your Gear measures your heart rate at regular intervals. This feature may not function properly while you are moving. To activate or deactivate this feature, rotate the bezel right and open the settings screen, tap Options >...
  • Page 83 Applications Water tracker Record and track how many glasses of water you drink. 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Rotate the bezel right and open the water tracker screen. Add when you drink a glass of water. 3 Tap •...
  • Page 84 Applications Caffeine tracker Record and track how many cups of coffee you drink. 1 Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Rotate the bezel right and open the caffeine tracker screen.
  • Page 85 Applications 3 Tap Add when you drink a cup of coffee. • If you accidentally added an incorrect value, you can fix it in the S Health app on your smartphone. 4 Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. Rotate the bezel to view records by day. Additional information Only your most recent activity records are stored.

  • Page 86: Nike+ Running

    Applications Nike+ Running Nike+ Running records your exercising by tracking your distance, pace, and time. Check your monthly records and compare them with your friends. Starting Running You must download and install Nike+ Running on the smartphone to use this app on the Gear. 1 On the Gear Apps screen, tap Running.
  • Page 87 Applications Starting to exercise 1 On the Apps screen, tap Running. 2 Tap Run. 3 Set your music, heart rate measurement, and encouragement preferences for your activity. 4 When you are finished, the Gear displays the Running main screen and starts to record your exercise. •...

  • Page 88: Schedule

    Applications Schedule View the events scheduled on the smartphone. 1 Tap Schedule on the Apps screen. 2 Tap anywhere on the monthly calendar. • The current day’s events list displays. 3 Rotate the bezel right to view upcoming events.
  • Page 89 Applications S Voice 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 S Voice using your own wake-up command. You can only use this feature when your Gear’s screen is turned on. When launching S Voice for the first time, tap OK >...
  • Page 90 Applications Using S Voice 1 Say the preset wake-up command or tap S Voice on the Apps screen. • When S Voice launches, the Gear begins voice recognition. View examples of voice commands S Voice settings 2 Say a voice command. •...

  • Page 91: Setting The Language

    Applications 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 recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak.

  • Page 92: Weather

    Applications Weather View weather information on the Gear for locations set on the smartphone when the devices are connected. 1 Tap Weather on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the screen and rotate the bezel to view the current day’s weather information. 3 Rotate the bezel right to add other cities’...

  • Page 93: Alarm

    Applications Alarm Setting alarms 1 Tap Alarm on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Add alarm. • If you have a saved alarm, tap ADD on the alarm list. 3 Set the alarm time by tapping an option and rotating the bezel, and then tap NEXT. 4 Select the days for the alarm to repeat and tap SAVE.

  • Page 94: Timer

    Applications Stopping alarms Drag Stop to the right to stop an alarm. If you want to use the snooze function, drag  Snooze to the left to repeat the alarm after 5 minutes. Deleting alarms In the alarms list, press and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. Timer 1 Tap Timer on the Apps screen.

  • Page 95: Stopwatch

    Applications Stopwatch 1 Tap Stopwatch on the Apps screen. 2 Tap START to time an event. • Tap LAP to record lap times while timing an event. 3 Tap STOP to stop timing. • Tap RESUME to restart the timing. •...

  • Page 96: Bloomberg

    Applications Bloomberg View the latest articles, article summaries, and stock indexes from Bloomberg. 1 Tap Bloomberg on the Apps screen. 2 Select a category and view the article summaries or stock indexes. Tap More options > Show on phone to read the full article or view details for the index on your smartphone.

  • Page 97: Music Player

    Applications Music Player Introduction Listen to music saved on the Gear and on the smartphone. Playing music Tap Music Player on the Apps screen. Adjust the volume Skip to the previous file Skip to the next file Tap and hold to rewind Tap and hold to fast-forward Access additional options Pause and resume playback...
  • Page 98 Applications Playing music on your smartphone When you select a smartphone to play music from, you can control playback of the music with your Gear. The music plays on your smartphone. 1 Tap Music Player. 2 Tap More options, rotate the bezel to Play music from, and then tap Play music from. •...
  • Page 99 To sync music in your smartphone with your Gear: 1 Open the Apps screen of the smartphone and tap Samsung Gear > Send media. 2 Tap the Auto sync switch under Music, tap Playlists to sync, and then select playlists to export to the Gear.

  • Page 100: Samsung Milk Music

    Samsung Milk Music Samsung Milk Music is a streaming radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations, to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment.
  • Page 101 Applications Zooming in or out While viewing an image, double-tap the image to zoom in or out. Deleting images 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap an image. 3 Press and hold an image to delete. • A checkmark displays on the image. 4 Rotate the bezel and select any images you want to delete.
  • Page 102 Applications Importing and exporting images Exporting images to your smartphone 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap an image. 3 Press and hold the image to export. • A checkmark displays on the image. 4 Rotate the bezel and select any images to export. 5 Tap More options, rotate the bezel to Send to phone, and then tap Send to phone.
  • Page 103 To sync images in your smartphone with your Gear: 1 Open the Apps screen of the smartphone and tap Samsung Gear > Send media. 2 Tap the Auto sync switch under Image, tap Albums to sync, and then select albums to import to the Gear.

  • Page 104: Buddy

    Applications Buddy Manage buddies on your Gear. You can select buddies from contacts saved in your smartphone. If you select a contact as a buddy, you can quickly initiate calls or send messages from the Gear. 1 Tap Buddy on the Apps screen. 2 Select a buddy and initiate a call or send a message.

  • Page 105: Email

    Applications Email View emails received on the smartphone and reply to them. Reading emails 1 On the Apps screen, tap Email. 2 Select an email to open the email screen. • To view an email on the smartphone, tap More options > Show on phone. •...

  • Page 106: Find My Phone

    Applications Find My Phone If you misplace the smartphone, the Gear can help you find it. 1 Tap Find My Phone on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Start. • The smartphone emits sounds and turns on the screen. Stop outside the large circle on the smartphone, or tap Stop on the Gear. 3 Drag...

  • Page 107: Maps

    Applications Maps Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places. On the Apps screen, tap Maps. • Tap My location to view your current location. Search to search for a location. • Tap the screen and then tap •...

  • Page 108: Voice Memo

    Applications Voice Memo Introduction Use this app to record or play voice memos. Recording voice memos 1 Tap Voice Memo on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Record to start recording. Speak into the microphone. 3 Tap Pause to pause recording.
  • Page 109 • The voice memo is saved on the Gear and the smartphone simultaneously. • To save the voice memo only on the Gear, on the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > App settings > Voice Memo > Auto transfer interval, set the interval and then tap the switch.
  • Page 110 Applications Saving as a text memo While voice recording, the Gear recognizes the voice memo and changes into text and then saves it. To change the recognition language, tap More options, rotate the bezel to Language, and then tap Language. To deactivate the feature, tap More options, rotate the bezel to Speech-to-text, and then tap Speech-to-text.

  • Page 111: Introduction

    Settings Introduction Customize settings for functions and apps. You can make your Gear more personalized by configuring various setting options. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Watch faces: Select a watch type. •...

  • Page 112: Sound

    Settings Sound Change the sound settings. Sound Mode Set the sound mode for the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sound > Sound mode. • Sound: Turn the sound feature on or off. • Vibrate: Use vibration for notifications. • Mute: Mute all sounds. Volume Adjust the volume level of your device.
  • Page 113 Settings Vibration Configure the settings for vibrations. On the Settings screen, tap Sound > Vibration. • Intensity: Adjust the intensity of the vibration notification. • Long buzz: Increase the duration of the vibration. • Call: Vibrate for incoming calls. • Notifications: Vibrate for new notifications. Ringtones Select a ringtone for your device.

  • Page 114: Device

    Settings Device Change the Gear’s keys and motion settings. On the Settings screen, tap Device. • Double press Home key: Select an action to perform. • Wake-up gesture: Set the Gear to turn on the screen when you raise your wrist. •...

  • Page 115: Call

    Settings Call Change the call feature settings. On the Settings screen, tap Call. • Call forwarding: Set your calls to automatically forward directly to your gear. • Outgoing number: Display your gear’s outgoing number. • Voice answer: Set the Gear to answer or reject calls using voice commands. •...

  • Page 116: Messages

    Settings Messages Change the message feature settings. On the Settings screen, tap Messages. • Emergency alerts: Tap Alert types to customize which alerts you want to receive. Tap Alert Reminder to set the frequency. • Spam filters: Set your spam numbers and messages.

  • Page 117: Connections

    Settings Connections Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Bluetooth. • Bluetooth: Turn the Bluetooth feature on or off. • BT headset: Search for Bluetooth headsets and connect them to the Gear. The headset can be only used when playing music on the Gear.

  • Page 118: Mobile Networks

    Settings Mobile networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Mobile networks. • Mobile networks: Turn the Mobile networks feature on or off. • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. • Data roaming: Customize options for when you are roaming. •...
  • Page 119 Settings Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network. On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network This feature is available when the Gear is not connected to the smartphone through Bluetooth. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections >...
  • Page 120 Settings The Gear allows you to use the built-in technology to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading and configuring the required apps. On the Settings screen, tap Connections > NFC. • NFC: Activate the NFC feature to link your Gear to your credit or debit card. •...
  • Page 121 Settings Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, 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.

  • Page 122: Airplane Mode

    Settings Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Airplane mode to enable or disable this option. Data Usage Set the Gear to monitor your mobile data usage. On the Settings screen, tap Connections >...

  • Page 123: Screen Lock

    Settings Location Some apps may require location services to be turned on for full functionality. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Location. 2 Tap Location again to enable, and select a mode. • GPS & Wireless networks: Use GPS and wireless networks. •...

  • Page 124: Accessibility

    Settings Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Vision On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility > Vision and select a mode. • Screen reader: This feature uses TalkBack, which reads aloud the names of items you tap. You can also rotate the bezel to hear the names of items on screen, such as apps on the Apps screen.

  • Page 125: Input

    Settings Add shortcut Press and hold the Home key for accessibility settings. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility > Add shortcut and follow the prompts to set your shortcut. Direct Access Triple tap the screen with two fingers for the screen reader. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility >...
  • Page 126 On the Settings screen, tap Input > Keyboard settings > Samsung keyboard. • Select input languages: Select languages for text input. • Check update: Set the Gear to check for and download the latest version of the Samsung keyboard. • Smart typing: –...

  • Page 127: Power Saving

    Settings Power saving Activate power saving mode to save battery power by limiting the Gear’s functions. • Displays colors on the screen as gray tones. • Deactivates features, excluding phone, messages, and notifications. • Deactivates the Wi-Fi feature. • Limits the performance of the Gear’s CPU. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Power saving >...

  • Page 128: Gear Info

    Settings Gear info View the Gear’s information. On the Settings screen, tap Gear info. • About device: Access information about the Gear. • Report diagnostic and usage info: Set the Gear to automatically send the device’s diagnostic information. • Reset Gear: –...

  • Page 129: Samsung Gear App

    Samsung Gear App Introduction To connect your Gear to a smartphone, you must install the Samsung Gear app on your smartphone. Using the Samsung Gear app, you can customize your Gear’s settings. Tap Samsung Gear on the Apps screen of the smartphone.

  • Page 130: Connecting A New Gear

    If you are currently using another Gear, you can disconnect it from the smartphone and connect a new one. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. 2 Tap MORE > Connect new Gear and then select a new Gear.

  • Page 131: Watch Faces

    You can change the type of watch to display on the Watch screen. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Watch faces and select a desired watch type. The watch face you selected is applied on the Watch screen.

  • Page 132: Notifications

    Change settings for the notification feature. Stay up to date with a variety of events, such as new messages received on the smartphone. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Notifications, tap the switch to activate it, and then activate items. • Manage notifications: Select apps on the smartphone to send notifications to the Gear.

  • Page 133: Manage Apps

    Samsung Gear App Manage apps Customize the Gear’s Apps screen. You can select and rearrange apps. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Manage apps. Uninstalling apps Tap UNINSTALL and select apps to remove from the Gear.

  • Page 134: Send Media

    Transfer saved audio or image files from your smartphone to your Gear. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Send media. • Select tracks: Select audio files and manually send them from the smartphone to the Gear.

  • Page 135: App Settings

    2 Select an app and configure the settings. Samsung Gear Apps You can download apps for your Gear from Samsung Gear Apps. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Samsung Gear Apps. 2 Browse by category and select an app to download.
  • Page 136 Text templates Edit or add templates used for replying to messages. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Text templates. 2 Tap General messages or Call-reject messages. 3 Select a template to edit.
  • Page 137 Double press Home key Set an action to perform when you press the Gear’s Home key twice. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Double press Home key, and then select an option. Connection Customize your Gear’s wireless connection settings.
  • Page 138 The messages include your location information. You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Send SOS messages, and then tap the switch to activate 2 Follow the prompts to add primary contacts.
  • Page 139 Adding primary contacts 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Send SOS messages > Send messages to. 2 Tap ADD > Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact.
  • Page 140 About Gear Access information about the Gear. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > About Gear. • Update Gear software: Update the Gear to the latest software. • Gear storage: View your Gear’s memory information.

  • Page 141: Find My Gear

    Remotely control your Gear when it is lost or misplaced. • Reactivation lock: Set the Gear to require your Samsung account information after the device was reset. This prevents others from reactivating your device if it is lost or stolen.
  • Page 142 2 Tap Reactivation lock and tap ON/OFF to enable or disable this feature. You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings. If your paired device is running Android 5.1 or later your smartphone does...

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