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  • Page 1 SM-R732 User Manual...
  • Page 2 All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “mobile device”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS. 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. For more information about KNOX, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox...
  • Page 4 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Internet Address: samsung.com ©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and S Health are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Notice: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
  • Page 5 Samsung Limited Warranty Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase. You may opt out by either sending an email to optout@sea.samsung.com...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Using the bezel Find My Phone Touchscreen Maps Navigating the screen Voice Memo Home screen Status panel Apps screen Samsung Gear App Setting the screen lock Introduction Entering text Watch faces Screen capture Notifications Updating the Gear Manage apps Send media...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Settings Introduction Display General Vibration Call Connections Screen lock Input Power saving Gear info...

  • Page 8: Basics

    Basics Instructional icons Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others. Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment. Notice: Notes, usage tips, or additional information. Package contents Check the product box for the following items: •...

  • Page 9: Device Layout

    Basics Device layout Gear S2 NFC antenna Touchscreen Back button Bezel Microphone Light sensor Home button (Power button) Heart rate sensor Buttons Button Function • Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off. • Press to turn on the screen. •...
  • Page 10 Basics Make sure the Gear’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it. Do not allow children or animals to chew or suck the device. Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device. Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields.

  • Page 11: Battery

    Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it sits unused for extended periods. Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 12 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 Center for service support. The LED indicator may work differently depending on the Gear.
  • Page 13 • Deactivate the watch always on feature. • Deactivate the voice wake-up feature in S Voice ™ • Customize the notification settings in the Samsung Gear app on the connected mobile device. Battery charging tips and precautions • If there are obstructions between the Gear and the wireless charger dock, the Gear may not charge properly.

  • Page 14: Wearing The Gear

    Gear from the charger and allow it to cool down before restarting the charging process, or call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) to receive technical support. • If the Gear is not charging properly, take the Gear to a Samsung Service Center. • Avoid using a bent or damaged USB cable.
  • Page 15 Basics Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance Notice: Water-resistant and dustproof based on IP68 rating, which tests submersion up to 5.0 feet for up to 30 minutes. This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system. Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and shown to be water and dust resistant in certain circumstances (meets requirements of classification IP68 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code];...
  • Page 16 Basics Strap tips and precautions • Be cautious when wearing the Gear. If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Gear too tightly, you may feel some discomfort. • Some people may experience discomfort when wearing the Gear for prolonged periods. •...

  • Page 17: Replacing The Strap

    Basics Replacing the strap Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with a new one. Slide the strap’s spring bar inwards. Insert one end of the spring bar into the lug, 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. Launch Galaxy Apps from your mobile device or visit apps.samsung.com/gear...
  • Page 19 • Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on your device and software version. • You 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 using 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

    Basics Turning the screen on and off To turn on the screen, rotate the bezel, or press the Home button or the Back button. To turn off the screen, cover it with your palm. Also, the screen will turn off if the Gear is not used for a specified period.
  • 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 moves in the same direction. Adjusting the input value Rotate the bezel to adjust the volume or brightness.

  • Page 23: Touchscreen

    Touch-screens respond best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch-screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. For more information, please refer to the Samsung Limited Warranty.
  • 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 button to open the Apps screen. When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home button to return to the Watch screen.

  • Page 26: Home Screen

    Basics Returning to the previous screen Press the Back button. 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 for 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 displays 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 arrives.
  • Page 28 You can block notifications from specific apps on the Gear. When you have not received any notifications on your Gear, block notifications using 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 customize the watch by tapping STYLIZE. 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 Quick access panel View and manage shortcuts to the Apps screen and other apps. Managing the quick access 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 Delete to delete a shortcut.

  • Page 31: Status Panel

    Basics Adding widgets You can add more widgets on the Home screen. Add and select a widget. The selected widget displays in a new panel. Removing widgets Tap and hold a widget and then tap Delete. Status panel This panel allows you to view the current status and configure basic settings. On the Watch screen, swipe downward from the top edge of the screen.
  • Page 32 Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons display at the top of the screen. The icons listed in this table are most common. Icon Meaning Bluetooth connected Bluetooth disconnected Bluetooth headset connected Wi-Fi connected Battery power level Playing music You can play music saved on the Gear or mobile device. On the status panel, tap Play.

  • Page 33: Apps Screen

    Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps. On the Watch screen, press the Home button to go to the Apps screen. Apps screen or swipe the screen To view other panels, rotate the bezel. You can also tap to the left or right.

  • Page 34: Setting The Screen Lock

    Gear and mobile device must be connected. On the Apps screen, tap Get more apps. The Samsung Gear Apps store automatically launches on your mobile device. From the store, you can browse and download apps. Uninstalling apps You can only uninstall the downloaded Gear apps on your mobile device. Refer to Uninstalling apps in the Samsung Gear app for more information.

  • Page 35: Entering Text

    Basics Unlocking the Gear When you are not wearing the Gear, turn on the screen and enter the unlock code. Entering text Introduction A text input screen displays automatically when you are able to enter text. Select an emoticon or text template to enter a message. You can also use voice input or the keyboard to type texts.
  • Page 36 Basics Using the voice input Microphone and speak the message you want to enter. Tap when you are finished. Tap More options → Language to change the language. Send your message. Access additional options. Start or pause entering text by voice.
  • Page 37 Basics Using the keyboard A key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character displays. Delete a preceding character. Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap it twice. Enter a space. Changing the input mode Rotate the bezel to change the input mode.

  • 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: Messages

    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 More options → Show on phone. •...

  • 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 Drag Answer to the right to answer a call. 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: • Tap Keypad, enter a number using the keypad, and then tap Phone. Contact, select a contact, and then tap Dial or select a phone number. •...
  • Page 42 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 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. • Healthy activity: 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 encourages you to keep going.
  • Page 44 Applications Steps tracker The Gear counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance traveled. 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 45 Applications Exercise tracker Record your exercise information and calories burned using S Health’s exercise feature. When your Gear and mobile device are connected, this feature uses your mobile device’s location information. Exercising with the Gear Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the exercise tracker screen.
  • Page 46 Applications Heart rate tracker Measure and record your heart rate. To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Gear, wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above the wrist. Refer to Wearing the Gear correctly details. Be aware of following conditions before measuring your heart rate: This device, S Health,and related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
  • Page 47 Applications Measuring your heart rate Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Rotate the bezel clockwise and open the heart rate tracker screen. Hear rate to begin measuring your heart rate. After a moment, your current heart rate displays on the screen. Select a status tag for your measured heart rate.
  • Page 48 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. Add 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 49 Applications Add when you drink a cup of coffee. If you accidentally added an incorrect value, you can fix it in the S Health app on your mobile device. Tap the screen to view a graph of your records. Rotate the bezel to view records by day. Additional information •...

  • Page 50: 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. On the Gear Apps screen, tap Running.

  • Page 51: Schedule

    Applications Schedule View the events scheduled on the mobile device. Tap Schedule on the Apps screen. Tap anywhere on the monthly calendar. The current day’s events list displays. Rotate the bezel to clockwise to view upcoming events.
  • Page 52 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 53: Weather

    Applications Tips for better voice recognition • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The Gear may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak.

  • Page 54: 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 tapping an option and rotating the bezel, and then tap NEXT. Select the days for the alarm to repeat and tap SAVE.

  • Page 55: Stopwatch

    Applications Stopwatch Tap Stopwatch on the Apps screen. Tap START to time an event. Tap LAP to record lap times while timing an event. Tap STOP to stop timing. Tap RESUME to restart the timing. Tap RESET to clear lap times. Swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to view the stopwatch log.

  • Page 56: Cnn

    Applications Read the latest articles from CNN on your Gear. 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. Download to read the full article. Music Player Introduction Listen to music saved on the Gear and on the mobile device.
  • Page 57 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...

  • Page 58: Gallery

    Applications Gallery Introduction View and manage images stored on 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 59 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 are...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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. Tap Start. The mobile device emits sounds and turns on the screen. Drag Stop outside the large circle on the mobile device, or tap Stop on the Gear. Maps Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places.

  • Page 62: Voice Memo

    • The voice memo is saved on the Gear and the mobile device simultaneously. • To save the voice memo only on the Gear, on the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → App settings → Voice Memo → Auto transfer, set the interval and then tap the switch.

  • Page 63: Samsung Gear App

    Samsung Gear App 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 customize your Gear’s settings. Tap Samsung Gear on the Apps screen of the mobile device.

  • Page 64: Watch Faces

    You can change the type of watch to display 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 is applied on the Watch screen.

  • Page 65: Manage Apps

    Samsung Gear App Manage apps Customize 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 66: 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 67 Double press Home key Set an action to perform 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 68 Samsung Gear App Adding primary contacts On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear → Settings → Send SOS messages → Send messages to. Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact.

  • Page 69: Find My Gear

    Gear is reset, you cannot restore the information or use the Find My Gear feature. 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. Search. Stop to the right on the Gear, or tap The Gear vibrates and the screen turns on.

  • Page 70: Introduction

    Settings Introduction Customize settings for functions and apps. You can make your Gear more personalized by configuring various setting options. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Watch faces: Select a watch type. •...

  • Page 71: Vibration

    Settings Vibration Change the vibration settings. On the Settings screen, tap Vibration. • Intensity: Adjust the intensity of the vibration notification. • Long buzz: Increase the duration of the vibration. • Haptic: Vibrate when the screen is touched, and when the watch ticks. Call Change the call feature settings.

  • Page 72: Connections

    Settings Connections Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth. • Bluetooth: Turn the Bluetooth feature on or off. • BT headset: Search for Bluetooth headsets and connect them to the Gear. The headset can be only used when playing music on the Gear.
  • Page 73 Settings The Gear allows you to use the built-in technology to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading and configuring the required apps. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → NFC. • NFC: Activate the NFC feature to link your Gear to your credit or debit card. •...

  • Page 74: Screen Lock

    On the Settings screen, tap Input → Keyboard settings → Samsung keyboard. • Select input languages: Select languages for text input. • Check update: Set the Gear to check for and download the latest version of the Samsung keyboard. • Smart typing: –...

  • Page 75: Power Saving

    • About device: Access information about the Gear. • Report diagnostic and usage info: Set the Gear to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. • Reset Gear: – Light reset: Delete data except media files and personal data.

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