Samsung SM-R720 User Manual
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SM-R720
SM-R732
User Manual
English. 10/2015. Rev.1.3
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  • Page 1 SM-R720 SM-R732 User Manual English. 10/2015. Rev.1.3 www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basics Running Schedule Read me first S Voice Package contents Weather Device layout Alarm Battery Timer Wearing the Gear Stopwatch Replacing the strap Bloomberg Turning the Gear on and off Connecting the Gear to a mobile Music Player device Gallery Remote connection...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Samsung Gear Introduction Watch faces Notifications Manage apps Send media App settings Samsung Gear Apps Settings Find My Gear Appendix Troubleshooting Removing the battery...
  • Page 4: Basics

    Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty. • T he images in this manual are based on the SM-R720 model. • S ome functions may not work as described in this manual depending on the maker and...
  • Page 5: Maintaining Water And Dust Resistance

    Basics 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. • D o not immerse the device in water deeper than 1.5 m and keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes.
  • Page 6: 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 before purchase. • S ome accessories, such as docking devices, may not have the same water- and dust-resistance certification.
  • Page 7: Device Layout

    Basics Device layout Gear ► SM-R720: NFC antenna Touchscreen Back key Bezel Microphone Light sensor Home key (Power key) Heart rate sensor...
  • Page 8 Basics ► SM-R732: NFC antenna Touchscreen Back key Bezel Microphone Light sensor Home key (Power key) Heart rate sensor Keys Function • P ress and hold to turn the Gear on or off. • P ress to turn on the screen. •...
  • Page 9 Basics Wireless charger dock Wireless charging surface USB charger port LED indicator • D o not expose the Gear or the wireless charger dock to water. The devices are not completely waterproof. • 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 10: Battery

    Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the Gear.
  • Page 11 Connected to a low-power adaptor 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 Centre for service support.
  • Page 12 • D eactivate the watch always on feature. • D eactivate the voice wake-up feature in S Voice. • C ustomise the notification settings in Samsung Gear on the mobile device. Battery charging tips and precautions • I f there are obstructions between the Gear and the wireless charger dock, the Gear may not charge properly.
  • Page 13: Wearing The Gear

    If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • I f the Gear is not charging properly, take the Gear to a Samsung Service Centre. • A void using a bent or damaged USB cable.
  • Page 14: Replacing The Strap

    – The leather is permeable so it can be contaminated by oil and cosmetics. Avoid exposing the leather strap to these products. Replacing the strap Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with a new one. ► SM-R720: Push the button where the Gear’s body and strap meet.
  • Page 15 Basics While pushing the button, pull the strap upwards and remove it. Insert the holder of new strap into the grooves on the Gear’s body. Holder Grooves Push the strap into the Gear’s body until it clicks into place.
  • Page 16 Basics ► SM-R732: Slide the strap’s spring bar inwards. Pull the strap away from the Gear’s body.
  • Page 17 Basics Insert one end of the spring bar into the Gear’s lug and slide the spring bar inwards and connect the strap.
  • Page 18: Turning The Gear On And Off

    You should connect your Gear to your mobile device once before using the Gear. To connect your Gear to a mobile device, install the Samsung Gear app on the mobile device. The Samsung Gear app is available from Galaxy Apps on Samsung Android devices and from Play Store on other Android devices.
  • Page 19 • C onnection methods and screenshots may vary depending on your device and software version. • Y ou cannot install the Samsung Gear app on the mobile devices that do not support Gear syncing. Ensure that your mobile device is compatible with a Gear.
  • Page 20: Remote Connection

    This feature is automatically activated when you connect to your mobile device via Bluetooth for the first time. If this feature is not turned on, on your mobile device, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Connection, and then tap the Use Remote connection switch.
  • Page 21: Turning The Screen On And Off

    • D o not use the bezel near magnetic fields as they may interfere with the bezel’s internal magnets and cause it to malfunction. If the bezel does not rotate, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Do not disassemble the Gear.
  • Page 22 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 will move in the same direction. Adjusting the input value Rotate the bezel to adjust the volume or brightness. When adjusting the brightness, rotate the bezel clockwise to make the screen brighter.
  • Page 23: Touchscreen

    Basics Touchscreen • D o not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
  • Page 24 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for two or more seconds to access the Edit mode or to view available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
  • Page 25: Navigating The Screen

    Basics Swiping Swipe to the left or right to view other panels. Navigating the screen Switching between the Watch and Apps screen On the Watch screen, press the Home key to open the Apps screen. When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home key to return to the Watch screen.
  • Page 26: Home Screen

    Basics Returning to the previous screen Press the Back key. You can also swipe down from the top edge of the screen. Home screen Introduction The Home screen can have multiple panels. The Watch screen is the starting point of the Home screen.
  • Page 27 Basics Notifications panel Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your mobile device. When you receive a notification, it appears at the top of the screen and disappears after a few seconds and the Gear vibrates. Your Gear does not have a speaker so the Gear only vibrates when the notification is arrived and you cannot hear any sound.
  • Page 28 You can block notifications from specific apps on the Gear. When you have not received any notifications on your Gear, block notifications via your mobile device. On your mobile device, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear → Notifications → Manage notifications.
  • Page 29 Tap and hold the Watch screen, then rotate the bezel to select a watch face. You can also customise the watch by tapping STYLISE. You can also change the Gear’s watch face on your mobile device. On the mobile device, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear → Watch faces.
  • Page 30 Basics App shortcuts panel View and manage shortcuts to the Apps screen and other apps. Managing the app shortcuts panel You can create up to four shortcuts to your most frequently used apps. Tap and hold anywhere on the screen. Tap EDIT and tap to delete a shortcut.
  • Page 31: Status Panel

    Basics Adding widgets You can add more widgets on the Home screen. and select a widget. The selected widget will appear in a new panel. Removing widgets Tap and hold a widget and then tap Status panel This panel allows you to view the current status and configure basic settings. On the Watch screen, swipe downwards from the top edge of the screen.
  • Page 32: Indicator Icons

    Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons appear at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The indicator icons shown may vary depending on the region. Icon Meaning Bluetooth connected Bluetooth disconnected Bluetooth headset connected Wi-Fi connected Battery power level Playing music...
  • Page 33: Apps Screen

    Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps. On the Watch screen, press the Home key to go to the Apps screen. To view other panels, rotate the bezel. You can also tap or swipe the screen to the left or right.
  • Page 34: Setting The Screen Lock

    You can purchase and download apps specially designed for the Gear. To use this feature, your Gear and mobile device must be connected. On the Apps screen, tap Get more apps. The Samsung Gear Apps store will automatically launch on your mobile device. In the store, you can browse and download apps. Uninstalling apps You can only uninstall the downloaded Gear apps on your mobile device.
  • Page 35: Entering Text

    Basics Unlocking the Gear Turn on the screen and enter the unlock code. To deactivate this feature, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Screen lock → Screen lock, enter your PIN, and then tap None. Entering text Introduction A text input screen will appear automatically when you are able to enter text. Select an emoticon or text template to enter a message.
  • Page 36 Basics Using the voice input and speak the message you want to enter. When you are finished, tap To change the language recognised, tap → Language. Send your message. Access additional options. Start or pause entering text by voice. • T his feature is not supported in some languages. •...
  • Page 37 Basics Using keyboard A key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. • T ext entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
  • Page 38: Screen Capture

    Updating over the air The Gear can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. Tap Samsung Gear on the Apps screen of the mobile device. Tap Settings. Tap About Gear → Update Gear software → Update now.
  • Page 39: Applications

    Applications Messages Introduction View messages and reply to or call the sender using the Gear. Viewing messages Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Scroll through the message list, and then select a contact to view your conversations. To view a message on your mobile device, tap → Show on phone. To reply to a message, tap and enter your message.
  • Page 40: Phone

    Applications Phone Introduction You can initiate calls or receive notifications for incoming calls. Call conversations are only possible on the connected mobile device. Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag to the right. The call feature will automatically launch on your mobile device. Use your mobile device to have a conversation.
  • Page 41 Applications Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Keypad Contacts Log list Use one of the followings methods: • T ap , enter a number using the keypad, and then tap . • T ap , select a contact, and then tap •...
  • Page 42: S Health

    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 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.
  • Page 44 Applications 24-hour activity tracker Your Gear can monitor and record your activities during the day and encourage you to stay healthy. Tap S Health on the Apps screen. • H ealthy activity: It indicates whether you are walking or running. If you have made more than 100 steps per minute for at least 10 consecutive minutes, the Gear will encourage you to keep going.
  • Page 45 Applications Steps tracker The Gear counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance travelled. Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the steps tracker panel. Current step total Target step number Tap the screen to view a graph of your step count records.
  • Page 46 Applications Exercise tracker Record your exercise information and calories burned using S Health’s exercise feature. • W hen your Gear and mobile device are connected, this feature uses your mobile device’s location information. If the mobile device’s location feature is not activated, it is automatically activated.
  • Page 47 Applications to allow this app to use your current location while exercising. Your location information sharing preference will be saved as the default. Rotate the bezel clockwise to select a target type. Tap the target value. Rotate the bezel to set the target and tap SET. Tap START to start monitoring your exercise.
  • Page 48 • I f the heart rate sensor is not working, check the Gear’s position on your wrist and make sure nothing is obstructing the sensor. If the heart rate sensor continues to have the same problem, visit a Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 49: Measuring Your Heart Rate

    Applications Measuring your heart rate Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the heart rate tracker screen. to begin measuring your heart rate. After a moment, your current heart rate will be displayed on the screen. Select a status tag for your status to the measured heart rate.
  • Page 50 Applications Water tracker Record and track how many glasses of water you drink. Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the water tracker screen. when you drink a glass of water. If you accidentally added an incorrect value, you can fix it in the S Health app on your mobile device.
  • Page 51 (But if you sign in to your Samsung account from S Health, your data may be saved on the server for data backup purposes.) Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes.
  • Page 52: Running

    Applications Running 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 Running on the mobile device to use this app on the Gear. Gear On the Apps screen, tap Running.
  • Page 53: Schedule

    Applications When you are finished, the Gear displays the Running main screen and starts to recording your exercise. To view music playback controls while exercising, rotate the bezel anticlockwise. → → When you are finished exercising, tap the screen and tap To view your exercise records for this month, rotate the bezel anticlockwise on the Running main screen.
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55: Weather

    Applications Say a voice command. If the Gear recognises the command, the Gear will perform the corresponding action. To repeat a voice command or say a different command, tap . Tips for better voice recognition • S peak clearly. •...
  • Page 56: Alarm

    Applications Alarm Setting alarms Tap Alarm on the Apps screen. Tap Add alarm. If you have a saved alarm, tap ADD on the alarm list. Set the alarm time by rotating the bezel and tap NEXT. Select the days for the alarm to repeat and tap SAVE. The saved alarm is added to the alarms list.
  • Page 57: Stopwatch

    Applications Stopwatch Tap Stopwatch on the Apps screen. Tap START to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP. Tap STOP to stop timing. To restart the timing, tap RESUME. To clear lap times, tap RESET. To view the stopwatch log, swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen.
  • Page 58: Cnn

    Applications Read the latest articles from CNN on your Gear. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap CNN on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel to select a category. Scroll up or down in the article list and tap an article to read it. To read the full article, tap and read it on your mobile device.
  • Page 59 To sync music in your mobile device with your Gear, open the Apps screen of the mobile device and tap Samsung Gear → Send media. Tap the Auto sync switch under Music, tap Playlists to sync, and then select playlists to export to the Gear. The selected playlists will be...
  • Page 60: Gallery

    Applications Gallery Introduction View and manage images stored in the Gear. Viewing images Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel to scroll through the image list and select an image. Zooming in or out While viewing an image, double-tap the image to zoom in or out. Deleting images Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.
  • Page 61 To sync images in your mobile device with your Gear, open the Apps screen of the mobile device and tap Samsung Gear → Send media. Tap the Auto sync switch under Image, tap Albums to sync, and then select albums to import to the Gear. The selected albums will be...
  • Page 62: Buddy

    Applications Buddy Manage buddies on your Gear. You can select buddies from contacts saved in your mobile device. If you select a contact as a buddy, you can quickly initiate calls or send messages from the Gear. Tap Buddy on the Apps screen. Select a buddy and initiate a call or send a message.
  • Page 63: Find My Phone

    Applications Find My Phone If you misplace the mobile device, the Gear can help you find it. Tap Find My Phone on the Apps screen. The mobile device emits sounds and turns on the screen. Drag outside the large circle on the mobile device, or tap on the Gear.
  • Page 64 The voice memo is saved in the Gear and the mobile device simultaneously. To save the voice memo only in the Gear, on the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → App settings → Voice Memo → Auto transfer, and then tap the switch. Saving as a text memo While voice recording, the Gear recognises the voice memo, changes into text and saves it.
  • Page 65: Settings

    Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your Gear more personalised by configuring various setting options. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • W atch faces: Select a watch type. •...
  • Page 66: Device

    Settings Device Change the Gear’s keys and motion settings. On the Settings screen, tap Device. • D ouble press Home key: Select an action to perform when you press the Gear’s Home key twice. • W ake-up gesture: Set the Gear to turn on the screen when you raise your wrist that is wearing the Gear.
  • Page 67: Connections

    • 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. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth.
  • Page 68 Settings Connecting to a Wi-Fi network This feature is available when the Gear is not connected to the mobile device via Bluetooth. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi, and then tap Wi-Fi switch to activate Tap Wi-Fi networks → SCAN. Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.
  • Page 69: Screen Lock

    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. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → NFC and then tap the NFC switch to activate Touch the NFC antenna area at the top of the Gear’s touchscreen to the NFC card reader.
  • Page 70: Input

    • E nglish (UK): Select a default keyboard layout. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input. • C heck update: Set the Gear to check for and download the latest version of the Samsung keyboard.
  • Page 71: Power Saving

    • A bout device: Access information about the Gear. • R eport diagnostic and usage info: Set the Gear to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. • R eset Gear: – Light reset: Delete data except media files and personal data.
  • Page 72: Samsung Gear

    Samsung Gear Introduction To connect your Gear to a mobile device, you must install the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device. Using the Samsung Gear app, you can customise your Gear’s settings. Tap Samsung Gear on the Apps screen of the mobile device.
  • Page 73: Watch Faces

    You can change the type of watch to be displayed on the Watch screen. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Watch faces and select a desired watch type. The watch face you selected will be applied on the Watch screen.
  • Page 74: Manage Apps

    Samsung Gear Manage apps Customise the Gear’s Apps screen. You can select and rearrange apps. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Manage apps. Uninstalling apps Tap UNINSTALL and select apps to remove from the Gear.
  • Page 75: App Settings

    Select an app and configure the settings. Samsung Gear Apps You can download apps for your Gear from Samsung Gear Apps. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Samsung Gear Apps. Browse by category and select an app to download. Settings Text templates Edit or add templates used for replying to messages.
  • Page 76 Double press Home key Set an action to be performed when you press the Gear’s Home key twice. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Double press Home key, and then select an option.
  • Page 77 Back up and restore Back up the stored data on the Gear or restore backup data. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Back up and restore → Back up data or Restore data.
  • Page 78: Find My Gear

    On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Find My Gear. • R eactivation lock: Set the Gear to require your Samsung account information after the device has been reset. This prevents others from reactivating your device if it is lost or stolen.
  • Page 79: Appendix

    • R estart your Gear to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your Gear software is updated to the latest version. • I f the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 80 • 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 app is installed on the mobile device. • E nsure that your Gear and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m).
  • Page 81 • E nsure that you connect the Gear to the wireless charger dock and connect the dock to the charger properly. • V isit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased •...
  • Page 82 Data stored in the Gear has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the Gear. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the Gear.
  • Page 83: Removing The Battery

    • S amsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence. Remove the strap from the Gear.
  • Page 84 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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