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Samsung Galaxy Watch3 User Manual

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User manual...
  • Page 2 Water lock mode | Do not disturb | Goodnight mode Theater mode | Daily briefing Enter text Apps Navigate the apps screen | Messages | Phone | Contacts | Bixby | Samsung Health | Weather | Calendar | Galaxy Store | Samsung Pay | Reminder | Microsoft Outlook | Music | Gallery | Find My Phone | Alarm | World clock | Timer | Stopwatch | Spotify |...
  • Page 3 Text to speech Other: Screen wake-up | Touch sensitivity | Watch status Watch info Learn More Videos Tips Talk to an agent Samsung Care Legal information Samsung Knox Maintaining water and dust resistance Military Specification Restricting children’s access to your mobile device...
  • Page 4 Getting started LTE model Bluetooth model Set up your device Start using your device...
  • Page 5 Getting started LTE model Atmospheric pressure sensor GPS antenna Back key Light sensor Speaker Microphone Home key Touchscreen Band Pressure vent Heart rate sensor Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 6 Getting started Bluetooth model Atmospheric pressure sensor GPS antenna Back key Light sensor Speaker Microphone Touchscreen Home key Band Pressure vent Heart rate sensor Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 7 Getting started Set up your device Charge the battery | Wireless PowerShare  Learn more about your device hardware, assembling and charging, and how to get started using your new device. CAUTION  Do not insert sharp objects into the atmospheric pressure sensor, the pressure vent, speaker, or the microphone.
  • Page 8 Getting started CAUTION  The charging head for plugging the USB cable into a wall outlet is not included. Use only Samsung charging devices rated with an output voltage of 5v and an output current of over 150mA (sold separately). Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life.
  • Page 9 Getting started Wireless PowerShare Wirelessly charge your device using a supported Samsung smartphone. Some features are not available while sharing power.  1. From the smartphone, open the Notification panel and, tap Wireless PowerShare to enable this feature.  2. With the smartphone face down, place the device on the back of the smartphone to charge.
  • Page 10 Getting started NOTE  Wireless PowerShare works with most Qi-Certified devices. Requires minimum 30% battery to share. Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device. May not work with some accessories, covers, or other manufacturer’s devices. If you have trouble connecting or charging is slow, remove any cover from each device.
  • Page 11 Getting started Wear the Watch Wrap the watch firmly around your lower arm just above your wrist as shown below. Do not fasten the watch too tightly. WARNING  Wear the device correctly. If you feel discomfort while using the device, stop using it. If your device becomes hot, please remove it until it cools.  1.
  • Page 12 Getting started Replace the strap Detach the strap from the watch to replace it with a new one. Spring bar To remove the strap: ◌   Slide the strap’s spring bar inward and pull the strap away from the watch. To replace the strap:  1.
  • Page 13 Getting started Adjust the titanium strap You can make the titanium strap longer or shorter for a better fit.  1. Press the button on the strap. The pin will pop out.  2. Use the provided tool to remove the pin.  3.
  • Page 14 Galaxy Wearable is compatible with select devices using Android 5.0 and later with at least 1.5 GB RAM. Supported devices may vary by carrier and device. Some features may not be available. For best results, connect with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/galaxy-wearable-watch for a list...
  • Page 15 Getting started Connect the watch to a smartphone Turn on the watch before connecting to your phone.  1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Galaxy Wearable. If necessary, update the app to the latest version.  2. Tap Get started and select your device. ®...
  • Page 16 Getting started Lock or unlock your device By default your screen is not locked. You can use the screen lock feature to secure your device. See Set a screen lock. When enabled, your watch locks when you remove it from your wrist or when the screen times out while you are wearing it.
  • Page 17 Getting started Navigation The touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Lightly tap the screen to launch an app or select a menu item. Devices and software are constantly evolving —...
  • Page 18 Getting started Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to view panels. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 19 Getting started Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 20 Getting started Rotate Lightly press and drag your finger clockwise or counterclockwise using the digital bezel on the edge of the screen to move through a list. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 21 Getting started Change the watch face From the smartphone:  1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Watch faces tab.  2. Tap a watch face.  3. Tap Customize to select a background and items to display on the watch face. From the watch: ◌...
  • Page 22 Getting started Widgets You can instantly check your health and activity information and view app information, such as weather and schedules, for some connected mobile devices. Add Widgets To add more widgets on the Home screen:  1. Swipe to the end of the Widget screens, and tap Add widget.  2.
  • Page 23 Getting started Quick panel Instead of navigating through the Settings menu, you can access commonly used settings through the Quick panel, where you can also view the Status bar. ◌   Swipe down from the top of the watch screen to open the Quick panel.  ...
  • Page 24 Getting started Status bar Indicator icons display at the top of the screen in the Status bar. Swipe down from the top of the watch screen to view the Status bar. Indicator icons Battery full Bluetooth connected Bluetooth enabled, but not connected Wi-Fi connected LTE network connected (LTE model only) Signal strength (LTE model only)
  • Page 25 Getting started Notifications Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your smartphone. When you receive a notification, information about the notification, such as its type, is displayed on the screen while the watch is vibrating. ◌   From the watch screen, swipe right and tap a notification to view details.
  • Page 26 Getting started View a list of notifications for each app You can view a list of notifications from the same app.  1. From the watch screen, swipe right to view notifications.  2. Tap the number at the bottom of the notification. Clear all notifications Instead of individually clearing notifications, you can clear all notifications at once.
  • Page 27 Getting started Water lock mode You can use Water lock mode to exercise in the water. While in Water lock mode, touchscreen, wake-up gestures, and watch always on will be disabled.  1. Swipe down from the top of the watch to open the Quick settings panel.  2.
  • Page 28 Getting started Goodnight mode Goodnight mutes all alerts, except for alarms and notifications. This keeps the screen off and mutes most sounds while you sleep.  1. Swipe down from the top of the watch to open the Quick settings panel.  2.
  • Page 29 Getting started Enter text Text can be entered by speaking or by using a keyboard. Voice input Keyboard Emojis Default keyboard Select a default keyboard type for text input. ◌   From Settings, tap General > Input > Default keyboard and select your default keyboard.
  • Page 30   Keyboard, and then use your finger to write text, or swipe right to view the keyboard mode options. Keyboard settings Change the Samsung keyboard settings. ◌   From Settings, tap General > Input > Keyboard settings, and tap options to customize:  ...
  • Page 31 Apps Navigate the apps screen Find My Phone Messages Alarm Phone World clock Contacts Timer Bixby Stopwatch Samsung Health Spotify Weather PPT Controller Calendar Voice Recorder Galaxy Store Samsung Pay Reminder Microsoft Outlook Music Gallery...
  • Page 32 Apps Navigate the apps screen Hide apps | Uninstall apps | Apps Settings The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Apps can be downloaded from the Galaxy Store. ◌   From the watch screen, press the Home key to open the Apps screen.  ...
  • Page 33 Apps Auto open apps Set an app to launch without tapping the app. When the indicator icon hovers over an app, the app will be launched automatically. ◌   From Settings, tap Apps > Auto open apps to enable this feature. Sort apps Choose how to arrange the apps on the Apps screen.
  • Page 34 Apps Messages View messages and reply to or call the sender using the watch. More options Tap a keyboard to compose a reply Swipe down to select a quick reply Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 35 Apps Send messages Create and send messages from your watch.  1. From Apps, tap Messages > Compose.  2. Tap Recipient to enter a phone number, or Contacts to add a number you have saved.  3. Choose a keyboard or quick message to compose your message. Quick messages and emojis send automatically.
  • Page 36 Apps Set up SOS messages: ◌   From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab > SOS.   • Emergency contacts: Designate an emergency contact.   • Make SOS calls to: Call you emergency contact in an emergency.   • Send SOSes: Press the Home key quickly 3 times to send an SOS message.  ...
  • Page 37 Apps Phone Make and answer calls on your phone from your watch. Speaker More options Transfer to the phone Mute End call Make a call Make a call from your watch.  1. From Apps, tap Phone.  2. Tap Keypad and enter a number or tap Contacts and select a contact to call.
  • Page 38 Apps Answer a call Answer incoming calls. ◌   On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to the right to answer the call on your phone. Reject a call Reject incoming calls. ◌   Decline and drag it to the left to reject a call and send it to your voicemail.
  • Page 39 Bixby to launch a function or provide you with information. To use Bixby, your mobile device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network, and you must sign in to your Samsung account.  1. From Apps, tap Bixby.
  • Page 40 Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals and regularly record and check your progress. When the watch is synced with the Samsung Health app, you can save and manage health-related data and receive useful information about your health every day.
  • Page 41 Your watch counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance traveled. ◌   From Samsung Health, tap Steps to view a graph of your step count records. To set your steps target:  1. From Samsung Health, tap Steps.  2. Swipe up, tap  Settings, and then tap Step target.
  • Page 42 You can view and enable or disable the exercises supported by the auto workout tracking feature.  1. From  Samsung Health, tap Settings.  2. Tap Workout detection > Activities to detect.  3. Tap an activity type to enable or disable auto workout tracking.
  • Page 43 Measure and record your heart rate. Take heart rate measurements when you are seated and relaxed.  1. From  Samsung Health, tap Heart rate.  2. Tap Measure to begin measuring your heart rate.  • After a moment, your current heart rate is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 44 Stress Keep track of your stress. Breathing exercises are also available to help reduce stress.  1. From  Samsung Health, tap Stress.  2. Tap Measure to measure your current stress level. Breathing exercise Use the Breathe feature to help reduce stress.
  • Page 45 Apps Weight management View your progress in reaching your target weight. Weight management needs to be enabled and a target weight set through the Samsung Health app on your phone.  1. From  Samsung Health, tap Weight management.  2. Swipe up on the screen to see your calorie intake and weight status records.
  • Page 46 Add challenges through Samsung Health on your smartphone. ◌   From Apps, tap Samsung Health > Together. Here you can add friends and challenges. View challenges on your Watch View your challenges and rank on the Steps leaderboard.  1. From  Samsung Health, tap Together.
  • Page 47  • HR and stress measurement: Configure automatic heart rate and stress measurements.  • Data permissions: Configure access permissions to your health data.  3. Tap Help for a description of Samsung Health. Weather View weather information on the watch for locations set on the smartphone when the devices are connected.
  • Page 48  3. Enter the event information, and tap Save. Galaxy Store Samsung Galaxy Store provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps.
  • Page 49 Apps Samsung Pay Pay almost anywhere that accepts a debit, credit, or gift card. Samsung Pay supports Near Field Communication (NFC) to allow quick and secure payment through standard credit card readers. For more information, see samsung.com/us/samsung-pay. Set up Samsung Pay  1.
  • Page 50 Apps Reminder Add reminders for events and set alarms outside of the Calendar app. Create a reminder Set up and track reminders on your watch:  1. From Apps, tap Reminder.  2. Tap Add a reminder, and then speak to record your reminder.  •...
  • Page 51 Apps Reply to emails Compose and send email messages on your watch.  1. From Microsoft Outlook, tap an email to open the email screen.  2. Tap an icon or a quick reply to compose and send your message. Delete emails Delete emails on your watch.
  • Page 52 Apps Music Play music from your watch. Volume Output Fast-forward Rewind Play/Pause Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 53 Apps Play music from the watch You can play music from the watch through Bluetooth headphones (not included).  1. From Apps, tap Music.  2. Tap the output until the Watch icon is displayed.  3. Tap More options for the following options:  •...
  • Page 54 Apps To sync recently added music on your smartphone with your watch:  1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab.  2. Tap Add content to your watch.  3. Tap Add tracks or tap Auto sync, music will be synced while the watch’s battery power is at least fifteen percent.
  • Page 55 Apps To automatically sync images on your smartphone with your watch:  1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab.  2. Tap Add content to your watch > Auto sync to enable. Images will be synced while the watch battery power is at least 15 percent.  •...
  • Page 56 Apps Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. Create an alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms.  1. From Apps, tap Alarm.  2. Tap Add and enter the time.  3. Tap Next, and select the days to repeat the alarm.  4.
  • Page 57 Apps Remove cities To remove a City:  1. From World clock, tap More options by the city you want to remove.  2. Tap Delete, and select the city again.  3. Tap Delete to confirm. Timer Set a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. Set a timer Create an alarm event.
  • Page 58 Apps Spotify Access music and podcasts on your device. You can listen to artists and albums, or create your own playlist of your favorite songs. ◌   From Apps, tap Spotify. PPT Controller You can use PPT Controller to connect to a computer, phone or tablet using Bluetooth and control PowerPoint presentations with your watch.
  • Page 59 Apps Presentation alerts You can set alerts on your watch to warn you when you are close to the end of your presentation time, or at various intervals during your presentation. Wrap-up alerts Receive a notification after a set time.  1.
  • Page 60 Settings Access Settings Display Sound and vibration Connections Device maintenance Accessibility Security and privacy Other settings...
  • Page 61 Settings Access Settings You can personalize your device by configuring various setting options. ◌   From Apps, tap Settings, or swipe down from the top of the screen to open the status panel and tap Settings. Display Adjust screen brightness | Set the screen timeout | Show last...
  • Page 62 Settings Background style Select a background for the watch screens. This will be applied to every screen except your main watch screen. ◌   From Settings, tap Display > Background style and select a background. Font style Customize the font style and size on your watch. ◌...
  • Page 63 Settings Sound mode Switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made.  1. From Settings, tap Sound and vibration.  2. Tap Sound mode, and then select a mode:  • Sound: Enable sounds for notifications and alerts.  • Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications and alerts.  •...
  • Page 64 Settings Ringtone vibration Vibrate for calls.  1. From Settings, tap Sound and vibration.  2. Tap Ringtone vibration and select a vibration pattern.  3. Tap OK to confirm. Notification vibration Choose a vibration pattern for new notifications. ◌   From Settings, tap Sound and vibration > Notification vibration and select a vibration pattern.
  • Page 65 Settings System sounds Enable sounds for actions like tapping the screen and charging the watch.  1. From Settings, tap Sound and vibration.  2. Tap System sounds, and then an option to enable it:  • Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections.
  • Page 66 Settings Mobile networks Customize your mobile networks. This feature is only available on the LTE model.  1. From Settings, tap Connections.  2. Tap Mobile networks, and tap an option to customize:  • Mobile networks: Enable or disable using mobile data.  • Mobile data: Enable mobile data.  •...
  • Page 67 Settings Sync Wi-Fi profiles Set the device to sync the list of saved Wi-Fi networks with your watch.  1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab.  2. Tap Sync phone settings > Sync Wi-Fi networks. Near Field Communication (NFC) allows you to communicate with another device without connecting to a network.
  • Page 68 Settings Airplane mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi. ◌   From Settings, tap Connections > Airplane mode to enable this option. TIP  You can also access Airplane mode from Quick settings. Swipe down from the top of the watch, and tap Connect to a new phone Connect your watch to a new mobile device.
  • Page 69 Settings Power saving mode Activate Power saving mode to save battery power by limiting the watch’s functions, such as:   Use a grayscale Home screen.   Turn off all functions except calls, messages, and notifications.   Turn off Wi-Fi and mobile networks (if applicable).  ...
  • Page 70 Settings Related settings View system resources that typically drain battery life in one list to quickly modify and optimize settings.  1. From Settings, tap Battery > Related settings.  2. View the list of features that can be modified to improve the watch battery life and tap an option to change the settings for that feature.
  • Page 71 Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com. Screen Reader Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the screen.
  • Page 72 Settings Hearing enhancements You can configure Accessibility features to assist with audial aspects of the device. ◌   From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option:   • Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy.  ...
  • Page 73 Settings Security and privacy Set a screen lock Permission manager You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock. Set a screen lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a screen lock.  1.
  • Page 74 Settings Other settings Screen wake-up | Touch sensitivity | Watch status Watch info Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. Screen wake-up Use a gesture to turn on the watch screen. ◌   From Settings, tap Advanced > Screen wake-up, and tap an option to enable:  ...
  • Page 75 Settings  • Software information: See the current software and Knox versions and available updates.  • Battery information: View the capacity and rating of your watch’s battery.  • Install unknown apps: Set the watch to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.
  • Page 76 Learn more   Videos youtube.com/samsungcare Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter...
  • Page 77 FCC certification on the watch by opening Settings > About watch > Device. 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.
  • Page 78 Legal information Water resistant based on 5ATM rating, which means submersion up to 50 meters per ISO standard 22810:2010. Not intended for scuba diving. Avoid excessive, sudden temperature changes, and high velocity activities. Falls and shocks may breach integrity. After use in sea water, rinse in fresh water and dry device. Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation.
  • Page 79 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Internet: samsung.com ©2020 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Health and Samsung Galaxy Watch are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files.

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