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Basics
Reducing the battery consumption
Your Gear provides various options that help you conserve battery power.
• W hen you are not using the Gear, switch to sleep mode by covering the screen with your
palm.
• A ctivate power saving mode.
• C lose unnecessary apps.
• D eactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use.
• D eactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use.
• D ecrease the screen brightness.
• 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. Prevent the Gear and the wireless charger from coming into contact
with sweat, liquids, or dust.
• W hen the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
• I f the battery is completely discharged, the Gear cannot be turned on immediately when
the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before
turning on the Gear.
• I f you use multiple apps at once, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid losing power
during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.
• U sing a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower
charging speed due to a lower electric current.
• I f the Gear is being charged with other devices via a multicharger, charging may take
longer.
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