Fossil SmartWatch GEN 5 LTE Manual

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW SMARTWATCH

All Fossil smartwatches help users stay connected by receiving messages, calls and notifications on the go while connected to their smartphone device. Our LTE enabled devices give users the freedom to go one step further by providing these features even when their smartphone is turned off or they don't have it with them.

PAIRING & SETUP

COMPATIBILITY

To unlock the untethered cellular experience, consumers need three things:

FOSSIL GEN 5 LTE TOUCHSCREEN SMARTWATCH

An LTE enabled Wear OS by Google device

AN ANDROID SMARTPHONE

This eSIM and LTE functionality are only available when paired with an Android device.

A VERIZON DATA PLAN THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH WEAR OS BY GOOGLE

Not all mobile carriers support Wear OS by Google cellular connectivity, so consumers should utilize the Verizon network and confirm service availability.

GETTING SETUP

1. Connect your watch to the included charger. On your phone, download the Wear OS by Google™ app, open the app and tap Set it up.
   
2. On your phone, tap the name of your watch and compare the codes that appear on both screens.
   
3. If the codes that appear are the same, tap Pair on your phone. Pairing can take a few minutes. If the two codes are not the same, restart your watch and try again. If the codes still don't match:
   • Check your Bluetooth connection.
   • Restart both devices.
   • Unpair and try again.
     
4. To finish setting up, follow the onscreen instructions.
   

SETTING UP AN eSIM | CARRIER PLAN DOWNLOAD

Users can set up their eSIM from within the Wear OS by Google app:

1. ACTIVATE THE DOWNLOAD
   On the smartphone or the watch, activate the setup notification that appears. Follow the onscreen instructions.
   
2. CONNECT TO CARRIER
   Tap Set up when asked to connect to carrier.
   
   Users can set up their eSIM from within the Wear OS by Google app:
3. LOG IN TO CARRIER ACCOUNT
   Confirm plan details and download the carrier profile.*
   
4. ON THE WATCH
   The download will begin and progress will appear on the phone and watch. A notification will appear when the eSIM download is complete.
   
5. FINISH UP
   Tap Done when the download has completed.
   

* Users cannot use this feature on a prepaid account. Users must be on a consumer account and not a corporate account.

MANAGEMENT

If users want to manage their carrier subscription they can do this through the Wear app:

1. OPEN THE WEAR OS APP
   
2. TAP ADVANCED SETTINGS
   
3. TAP CARRIER SETTINGS
   
4. TAP MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION
   

THINGS TO REMEMBER

When it comes to messaging using the LTE functionality, users should assume:

• Watch will share the phone number of the paired phone for voice call and messaging (i.e. twinning, number sharing).
• SMS/MMS will always be routed through the phone and must have network connectivity.
• Android Messages must be the default messaging app on the phone to initiate messages on the watch. Carrier and OEM messaging apps are not supported.
• User has permissions to add/modify cellular service plans: post-paid, consumer accounts only.
• The watch cellular operator will be the same as the paired phone operator.
• Android phones only are supported at this time.
• eSIM profiles will be managed using Wear OS Local Profile Assistant (LPA).

USING THE SMARTWATCH

NAVIGATING THE WEAR OS BY GOOGLE COMPANION APP

The Wear OS by Google companion app is available for download on the Google Play store and allows you to connect your smartphone to your new smartwatch. Within the app, you can control several features of your smartwatch.

TILES SETTINGS
Quickly view information and perform actions with a swipe left on your smartwatch. Customize which Tiles you see (and the order) here or on your watch.

GOOGLE ASSISTANT SETTINGS
Explore the over 1 million Google Assistant actions and download the Google Assistant app on your phone. Android smartphone users can adjust settings directly from the Wear OS by Google app.

NOTIFICATION SETTINGS
Choose which apps notify you on your smartwatch. You can turn any notifications on or off with the tap of a button.

CALENDAR SETTINGS
Choose which calendar events sync to your watch. You can even select "None" to turn off all calendar notifications.

ADVANCED SETTINGS
Manage advanced settings such as accounts on your watch, always on screen, tilt to wake, and privacy settings. You can also disconnect and reset your watch from this screen.

NAVIGATING THE SMARTWATCH

STRAPS
Take your watch from day to night with swappable strap options such as colored IP stainless steel, sporty silicone, or soft and sophisticated leather.

MICROPHONE
"OK, Google, how long is the flight from LA to New York?" A discrete microphone in the device allows you to use Google Assistant to conduct a web search and use other voice-activated functions.

SPEAKER
Hear alerts, get audible responses from Google Assistant, listen to music and even take calls.

CUSTOMIZABLE TOUCHSCREEN WATCH FACE
With a long press of the dial, you'll open up seemingly endless number of ways to create a watch face that tells your story and shows off your unique style.

TO CUSTOMIZE THE TOP AND BOTTOM BUTTONS, SWIPE DOWN to Settings > Personalization > Customize Hardware Buttons.

THE MIDDLE BUTTON will open your App menu and is also a "return to home" button. A long press will initiate Google Assistant*. Rotating the center button allows you another way to navigate menus and scroll through notifications.

SMARTWATCHES ALSO INCLUDE:

• Heart Rate Sensor
• Vibration Motor for Notifications
• A Swimproof Design
• Microphone for Voice Commands

*Available in select countries and languages.

SWIPE DOWN to view the Quick shade settings, a handy menu for accessing frequently used settings like Do Not Disturb, Battery Saver and Airplane mode.

Change your Watchface

Long press the screen and swipe left or right to browse the watch face styles available.

Press the gear icon to start customizing the selected watch face colors, complications, and more

To access the Google Play Store or other apps on your watch, press the middle button.

NAVIGATING THE SMARTWATCH: NOTIFICATIONS

Notifications from your smartphone instantly appear on your smartwatch. Navigating and interacting with these notifications is similar to what you'd experience on your smartphone.

BROWSE ALL NOTIFICATIONS
Swipe up from the dial to browse multiple notifications at once

DISMISS A NOTIFICATION
Swipe left or right.

RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION
Tap to expand.

READ AND TAKE ACTION
Tap and swipe up or down to read a more detailed view. Tap the screen to select a smart reply.

NAVIGATING THE SMARTWATCH: SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO

PROACTIVE HELP FROM GOOGLE ASSISTANT
Ask Google Assistant to manage daily tasks, check the weather, get answers, and more, all while on the go. Just press and hold the power button or swipe right to quickly access.

FIND MY PHONE
Can't find your phone? No problem. Swipe down and tape the Find my phone icon to ring your phone. It will work even if you're phone is on silent.

PAY ON THE GO
Checkout made simple. Set up your card in the Google Pay™ app on your watch, then simply open and twist your wrist to turn your watch face near the terminal until you feel a vibration.

CONTROL YOUR MUSIC
Control your music right from your wrist. Pause or skip tracks and control the volume all with a tap.

ADDITIONAL SMARTWATCH FEATURES

AGENDA

Sync to your favorite calendar for a quick view of the day

FLASHLIGHT

Turn your watch face into a flashlight

MEDIA CONTROLS

Command your favorite tunes or podcasts you have playing on your phone, right from the wrist

ALARM

Don't miss a thing thanks to vibration alerts on the wrist

STOPWATCH

Use your watch to track every second

FIND MY PHONE

Ring your phone from the watch to find easily when lost

CONTACTS

View details of your personal contacts on the watch

TRANSLATE

Speak a phrase to get it translated to the language of your choice

WEATHER

Get glanceable forecast updates for your location

REMINDERS

Set reminders and make lists to get things done

TIMER

Easily set a timer within the app or via Assistant

SETTINGS

Use Settings to customize your watch or connect to WiFi

YOUR FAVORITE APPS ON THE GO

With Wear OS by Google, you can get all your favorite Google apps right on your wrist for quick access to Calendar, Maps or Gmail.

Or if you're looking for more, you can download your favorite apps right from your watch:

• Press the power button.
• Scroll down and tap Play Store. To search for an app, tap the search icon.
• Tap the microphone icon to speak into your watch or the keyboard icon to type the name of the app.
• Tap Install to download the app.

WEAR OS BY GOOGLE FEATURES

Google Fit™ makes getting healthy easier to achieve – with holistic tracking and coaching to a healthier and more active life. Google Fit will automatically detect walking, running and biking using your phone or watch sensor or you can also choose to start workout from a wide range of activities. Google Fit goes beyond steps and calories and shows real-time progress toward two activity goals that impact optimal health based on recommendations from American Heart Association and World Health Organization.

MONITOR PROGRESS
Track steps and Heart Points (activities that get your heart pumping harder) throughout the day.

TRACK STATS
Smart sensors record the essentials, like heart rate, speed, pace, route and more.

RECORD REPS
The strength training feature automatically counts reps while exercising.

GUIDED BREATHING
Follow calming, dynamic visuals that take you through breathing exercises.

You can see your full Google Fit profile in 2 ways:

• Swipe left to open Google Fit, then tap to open the full app.
• Press the crown button, scroll to find the Google Fit app, then tap to open.

There you will find the following information:

Google Assistant is the fastest way to view personalized help throughout the day, create reminders, talk to third party products like Nest, or simply have a question answered. With just a few words you can manage your tasks like getting a reminder to pick up flowers, find out who won the game last night or start a run. Simply say "Ok, Google" or swipe right to get started.

• Look up commute times
• View upcoming meetings
• Check your flight status
• View the weather
• Track your packages
• Ask for additional help
• And more!

TECH THAT TALKS BACK

Hear responses from Google Assistant with the built-in speaker

Get proactive help from your Google Assistant, multitask between your grocery list and latest text message, or power your workout to the last mile-no matter the challenge, Wear OS by Google helps you make every minute matter. Plus, with an LTE and eSIM enabled Wear OS by Google device, you can start leaving your phone at home on purpose.

STAY AHEAD WITH PROACTIVE HELP

SEIZE THE DAY

GET CONNECTED AT A GLANCE

MEET YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS PARTNER

TRAVEL THE WORLD

*Certain features on Wear OS by Google only function when the watch is connected to Wi-Fi or when paired with an Android cellular device.

Pay from your watch in select countries wherever mobile payments are accepted*. Set up your card in the Wear OS by Google app on your phone and begin checking out faster—no need to dig for your wallet.

On your watch, open the Google Pay app. Tap Get started.

Set a screen lock pin.

Tap Add card to add a payment method. Follow the instructions to finish setup on your phone.

Open the Google Pay app on your touchscreen smartwatch

Twist your wrist to turn your watch face near the terminal until you feel a vibration

That's it! A blue check will confirm your payment.

TILES ON WEAR OS BY GOOGLE

Tiles on Wear OS by Google provide quicker access to the information and actions you check most often and more ways to customize the information that matters the most to you. With a swipe left, you can check your progress towards your fitness goals, start a workout, know where you need to be next, plan ahead with the latest forecast, check your heart rate, follow the latest breaking headlines, and even quickly set a timer.

SIMPLY SWIPE LEFT TO ACCESS AND MANAGE YOUR TILES

TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TILES, LONG PRESS ON ANY TILES, then swipe left though your Tiles and tap + to add a tile and select from the list. Reorder, add new or remove Tiles you don't want to see. *Customizing your Tiles can also be done in the Wear OS by Google app.

LONG PRESS TO CUSTOMIZE AND ADD

SWIPE UP TO REMOVE

MANAGE AND REORDER

PRELOADED TILES:

GOOGLE FIT GOALS

TIMER

HEART RATE

HEART POINTS

FORECAST

HEADLINES

SMART BATTERY MODES

Use Smart Battery Modes to get the most out of your battery life. Swipe down, then tap the battery icon to choose the option that works best with your lifestyle.

Default Daily Mode enables most features for maximum interaction and is intended for nightly charging.

Extended Mode turns on essential features throughout the day and is intended for charging every few days.

Custom Mode allows consumers to control what's important to them by giving them the power to change individual settings.

Time Only Mode turns off everything except for time telling, turning your watch into a simple clock that can last over a week.

• When your watch battery is running super low, this mode is automatically set to your smartwatch so it can last the day or until you can get to your charger.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Keep your smartwatch clean and dry. Soaps, cleaning products, abrasive materials, compressed air, ultrasonic cleaning, and external heat sources can cause damage and should not be used with your smartwatch.

To clean your smartwatch, follow these steps:

1. Turn off your smartwatch and remove it from the charger.
2. If you have a leather band, remove it from your smartwatch.
3. Wipe your smartwatch clean with a non abrasive, lint-free cloth. If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with fresh water. Soaps and other cleaning products should not be used.
4. Dry your smartwatch with a non abrasive, lint-free cloth, including the back surface.

HELP AND SUPPORT

Sometimes we need a little extra help. Luckily there are loads of resources out there to give you a helping hand when you need it.

Fossil Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting Tips

https://support.fossil.com

Fossil Customer Care

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. CT
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. CT
Phone: 1-855-322-6465
Email: smartwatches@fossil.com

Wear OS by Google support

Explore Google™ support articles, type an issue into the search bar and explore user answers in the community forum https://support.google.com/wearos/?hl=en#topic=6056410

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LEGAL

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FOSSIL and the FOSSIL LOGO are trademarks of Fossil Group, Inc.

Certain features, services and applications are network-dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider for details.

All features, functionality and other product specifications, as well as the information contained in this guide, are based upon the latest available information and believed to be accurate at the time of printing.

Fossil Group reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. Note: the images in this guide are examples only.

WEAR OS BY GOOGLE

Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google are compatible with iPhone® and Android™ phones. Touchscreen smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google require a phone running Android OS 6.0+ (excluding Go edition) or iOS 12.0+. Supported features may vary between platforms.

Google, Google Pay, Wear OS by Google, Google Fit, and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

VERIZON

Fossil Gen 5 LTE smartwatches must be connected to a Verizon cellular network and users must have a Verizon data plan to utilize the cellular function.

REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION

Electronic Label

Your watch uses an electronic label that provides some regulatory information about the device.

To see the electronic label, tap the watch screen, then scroll down and tap Settings → System → Regulatory information

Safety Instructions

• Do not attempt to open, disassemble or tamper with the Product. Substances contained in this product and/or its battery may damage the environment and/or human health if handled and disposed of improperly.
• Do not use the watch in circumstances that could cause a dangerous situation, such as using the watch while operating heavy machinery or driving a moving vehicle in a manner that might cause you to take your eyes off the road or become so absorbed in the activity that your ability to concentrate on the act of driving becomes impaired.
• Do not expose the watch to extremely high or low temperatures, direct sunlight for an extended period of time, or to high water pressure.
• Never allow children to play with the watch; the small components may be a choking hazard!
• The watch is not intended for use where the failure of the watch could lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage.
• Maps, directions, and other GPS or navigation data, including data relating to your current location, may be unavailable, inaccurate, or incomplete.
• Do not wear or clean your watch while you are charging it.

HEALTH INFORMATION

Your watch, including any included software, is not a medical device and is intended for fitness purposes only. It is not designed or intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. Always seek the advice of a qualified medical professional before making any changes to your exercise, sleep, or nutrition, as doing so may cause severe harm or death.

Prolonged rubbing and pressure can irritate the skin. You may be more likely to experience irritation from any wearable device if you have allergies or other sensitivities. Please take special care to keep the device clean as the combination of sweat and dirt may also cause skin irritation.

Medical Devices

If you use a medical device, you should:

• (If applicable) Consult your physician before using a heart rate monitor.
• Keep the watch more than 20 centimeters away from their medical device when the watch is turned on.
• Do not wear the watch if you notice any interference.
• Never carry the watch in their breast pocket.
• Use the wrist opposite the implanted medical device to minimize potential for Radio Frequency interference.

Battery Safety

The charging dock is designed for tabletop use. To be compliant with RF exposure guidelines and to avoid interference with implanted medical devices, maintain a distance of at least 15 centimeters (approximately 6 inches) from the charging dock.

• 
  Use of non-approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
• To avoid damage to your watch, only use with included charger. Do not use a USB hub, USB splitter, USB y-cable, battery pack or other peripheral device to charge.
• 
  Certain items are fitted with lithium batteries that may contain perchlorate material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more information.
• Do not attempt to replace the watch's battery. It is built-in and not changeable. The battery should be serviced only by Fossil Group authorized service centers.
• Batteries (and all electronic equipment) must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste.
• Do not dispose of your Product in a fire. The battery could explode.
• The Product uses a California Energy Commission battery charger.

Touchscreen Displays

The display on your device is made of glass or acrylic and could break if your device is dropped or if it receives significant impact. Do not use if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you.

NOTICES AND STATEMENTS

FCC STATEMENT (USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC and Industry Canada radio frequency exposure limits. FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by manufacturer, may void the user's authority to use the device. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device meets the FCC and IC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments.

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References

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• http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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