Table of Contents Basics Applications Read me first Messages Package contents Phone Device layout S Health Battery Running Wearing the Gear Schedule Replacing the strap S Voice Turning the Gear on and off Weather Connecting the Gear to a mobile Alarm device Timer...
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Settings Introduction Display Sound Device Call Messages Connections Screen lock Accessibility Input Power saving Gear info Samsung Gear Introduction Watch faces Notifications Apps layout Send content to Gear Settings Find my Gear Samsung Gear Apps Appendix Troubleshooting Removing the battery...
• D efault apps that come with the Gear are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the Gear, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.
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.
• 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.
Basics Device layout Gear NFC antenna Touchscreen Back key Bezel Microphone Light sensor Home key (Power key) Loud speaker Heart rate sensor Keys Function • P ress and hold to turn the Gear on or off. • P ress to turn on the screen. •...
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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.
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.
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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.
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• 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.
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.
Basics Strap tips and precautions • B e cautious when wearing the Gear. If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Gear too tightly, you may feel some discomfort. • S ome people may experience discomfort when wearing the Gear for prolonged periods. •...
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Basics Pull the strap away from the Gear’s body. Insert one end of the spring bar into the Gear’s lug and slide the spring bar inwards and connect the strap.
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.
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• 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.
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 → Gear connection, and then tap the Remote connection switch.
Basics e-SIM Introduction Your Gear includes an e-SIM, which functions as a SIM card so that you do not need a SIM card to make calls, send messages, or use a mobile data connection with the Gear. Install a profile and activate the e-SIM. For more information, contact your service provider. Activating the e-SIM To use the e-SIM, you must download a profile and activate the e-SIM.
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Basics Mobile device Use your mobile device to scan the QR code on the e-SIM voucher. When the QR code is scanned, a profile is automatically downloaded on your device. Tap ACTIVATE. Gear to activate the e-SIM on your Gear. You can use the mobile data connection sorely on the Gear.
→ Gear eSIM → Delete. The Gear will be reset and you can download a new profile. Before installing a new profile, you cannot use your Gear’s mobile data connection. To add a new profile, open the Apps screen of the mobile device and tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Gear eSIM activation.
• 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on an image or text to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. Swiping Swipe to the left or right to view other panels.
Basics 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. Returning to the previous screen Press the Back key.
Basics Home screen Introduction The Home screen can have multiple panels. The Watch screen is the starting point of the Home screen. Rotate the bezel to view items on the screen, such as notifications and widgets. Watch Notifications Widgets widgets. Available widgets, notifications, and their arrangement may vary depending on the software version.
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Basics Viewing incoming notifications Tap the notification screen. You can view the notification’s detail. Access additional options. If a message includes long text or attachments, check the message details on your mobile device. Viewing other notifications Tap the number at the bottom of the panel. You can view other notifications received from the same app.
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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.
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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.
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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. Weather Schedule Step tracker Heart rate tracker News Briefing World Clock Exercise tracker Music Player...
Basics 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. Indicator icons Gear's connection status Brightness Volume Do not disturb Auto call forwarding Music Player...
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 Signal strength Bluetooth headset connected HSDPA network connected Wi-Fi connected...
Basics Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume level for various sounds. On the status panel, tap and adjust the volume by rotating the bezel, or tap Adjusting the brightness You can adjust the Gear’s display brightness to suit the environment. On the status panel, tap and adjust the brightness by rotating the bezel, or tap Apps screen...
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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 On the Apps screen, tap and hold the screen.
Basics Setting the screen lock Prevent others from accessing your Gear when you are not wearing it. If you have enabled the screen lock feature, it will activate when you take off the Gear. After activating this feature, the Gear requires an unlock code whenever you turn on the screen. Setting a PIN On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
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Basics Using the voice input and speak the message you want to enter. When you are finished, tap To change the language recognised, tap → Input languages. Access additional options. Send your message. Start or pause entering text by voice. •...
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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.
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.
Applications Messages Introduction View messages and reply to or call the sender using the Gear. Viewing messages You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming. 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 →...
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Applications Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Create a new message. Contacts Messages list Or, you can choose a message recipient by tapping or selecting a contact from a contact on the messages list. to select which device’s number to send messages from. Add a recipient and tap NEXT.
Applications Phone Introduction You can initiate calls or receive notifications for incoming calls. Setting an outgoing number Before making calls, you can select which device’s number to make calls from. By default, outgoing calls are made from the mobile device’s SIM card. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
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Applications <An incoming call to the <An incoming call to the Gear’s phone number> mobile device’s phone number> You can activate the Gear’s mobile network by accessing Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Mobile networks. When the option is set to Auto on/off, the Gear’s mobile network is turned off to save battery power when the Gear is connected to the mobile device via Bluetooth.
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Applications Missed calls If a call is missed, a notification appears on the screen. On the Watch screen, rotate the bezel anticlockwise to view missed call notifications. Alternatively, tap Phone on the Apps screen to view missed calls. Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen.
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Applications Forwarding calls to the Gear When a Bluetooth connection between the two devices is not available, you cannot receive incoming calls to your mobile device’s number on your Gear. Set the call forwarding feature to answer the calls to the mobile device’s number on the Gear even when a Bluetooth connection between the devices is not available.
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When the two devices are connected remotely via your Samsung account, you can activate or deactivate the call forwarding feature on your mobile device. On the Apps screen of your mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Auto call forwarding.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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• 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.
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.
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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.
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(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.
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.
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 To view your exercise records for this month, rotate the bezel anticlockwise on the Running main screen.
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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.
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. •...
Applications Alarm Setting alarms Tap Alarm on the Apps screen. Tap Add alarm. If you have a saved alarm, tap ADD on the alarms 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.
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.
Applications Bloomberg View the latest article summaries and stock indexes from Bloomberg. Tap Bloomberg on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select a category and view the article summaries or stock indexes. To read the full article or view details for the index on your mobile device, tap →...
Applications News Briefing View the latest articles in various categories. You can catch up on news categories that interest you. Tap News Briefing on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel to select an article from a specific category. To edit categories, tap , rotate the bezel to Select topic, tap Select topic, and then tick categories.
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To sync music in your mobile device with your Gear, open the Apps screen of the mobile device and tap Samsung Gear → Send content to Gear. Tap the Auto sync switch under Music, tap Playlists to sync, and then select playlists to export to the Gear. The selected...
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. When the image is zoomed in, you can also view the rest of the image outside the circular display.
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To sync images in your mobile device with your Gear, open the Apps screen of the mobile device and tap Samsung Gear → Send content to Gear. Tap the Auto sync switch under Photo, tap Albums to sync, and then select albums to import to the Gear. The selected...
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.
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.
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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 → Settings → Individual app settings → Voice Memo → Auto transfer, and then tap the switch.
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. •...
Settings Device Change the Gear’s interaction 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.
Settings Call Change the call feature settings. On the Settings screen, tap Call. • A uto call forwarding: Set the Gear to forward the mobile device’s incoming calls to the Gear. The activation method for this feature may differ depending on your service provider. •...
• 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.
Settings Mobile networks Customise settings to control networks. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile networks. • M obile networks: – Auto on/off: Set the Gear to automatically connect to or disconnect from the mobile network depending on the Gear’s connection to the mobile device via Bluetooth. •...
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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 Wi-Fi switch to activate it. Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network This feature is available when the Gear is not connected to the mobile device via Bluetooth.
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Settings The Gear allows you to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → NFC. The Gear contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the Gear carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna.
Settings Alerts Set the Gear to vibrate when it is disconnected from your mobile device. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Alerts. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Flight mode. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation.
Settings Screen lock Set the Gear to use the screen lock feature when you are not wearing it. On the Settings screen, tap Screen lock. • S creen lock: Activate or deactivate the screen lock feature. Refer to Setting the screen lock for more information.
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Keyboard settings Change the Samsung keyboard settings. On the Settings screen, tap Input → Keyboard settings → Samsung keyboard. • E nglish (UK): Select a default keyboard layout. • S elect input languages: Select languages for text input.
• A bout device: Access information about the Gear. You can also activate the e-SIM. • R eport diagnostic and usage info: Set the Gear to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. • R eset 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.
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.
Transfer saved audio or image files from your mobile device to your Gear. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Send content to Gear. When the Gear does not have enough available memory, it deletes files that you have not set as your favourites in order from oldest to newest.
Edit the template and tap SAVE. Individual app settings You can manage some app settings installed on the Gear. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Individual app settings. Select an app and configure the settings.
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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.
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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.
About Gear Access information about the Gear. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → About Gear. • U pdate Gear software: Update the Gear to the latest software. • G ear storage: View your Gear’s memory information.
Finding your Gear If you misplace the Gear, find it with this feature. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Find my Gear. The Gear will make a sound and the screen will turn on. Drag...
• 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.
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• 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).
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Appendix Calls are not connected • E nsure that your Gear is connected to a mobile device. • E nsure that your mobile device has accessed the right cellular network. • E nsure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling on the mobile device.
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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.
• 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.
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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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