Samsung SM-R400N User Manual
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USER MANUAL
SM-R400N
English. 09/2023. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SM-R400N English. 09/2023. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Usage notices About the Galaxy Buds FE Precautions for using the device Device layout and functions 38 Notes on package contents and accessories Preparing the earbuds for use 39 Precautions for using the earbuds Charging the battery 40 Cleaning and managing the Galaxy Battery indicator lights identification Buds FE...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting started About the Galaxy Buds FE Galaxy Buds FE are wireless earbuds which allow you to listen to music or answer incoming calls after connecting them to your mobile device even while doing other activities, such as working out. Do not wear the earbuds in high-traffic areas, such as roads or crosswalks.
  • Page 4: Device Layout And Functions

    Getting started Device layout and functions Earbud Charging contacts Touch-sensitive sensor Ear tip Speaker Wing tip Microphone Antenna / Touch area Microphone Wing tip Direction indicator Direction indicator...
  • Page 5 If you use the earbuds when they are broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the earbuds only after they have been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.
  • Page 6: Preparing The Earbuds For Use

    Getting started If foreign materials are placed on the touch-sensitive sensor, they may cause the • sensor to malfunction. Before wearing the earbuds, clean the sensor first. If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur on •...
  • Page 7 Getting started Attaching a wing tip to the earbud Select the wing tip that fits your ear. Select the wing tip for the left or right ear. Hook the wing tip’s groove to earbud’s fixation hook and cover the earbud with the wing tip.
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    Getting started Follow the same procedure for the opposite earbud. Charging the battery Fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods. The earbuds will start to work while charging. When you charge the battery for the first time or when the battery is completely discharged, it needs at least 10 minutes to start to work.
  • Page 9 Getting started Check the direction of each earbud and correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in the charging case. Close the charging case.
  • Page 10 Getting started Connect the USB cable to the charger and then plug the USB cable into the charger port. Plug the charger into an electric socket. The batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are charged simultaneously. After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the charger. First disconnect the USB cable from the charging case and then unplug the charger from the electric socket.
  • Page 11 Getting started Battery charging tips and precautions Use only Samsung-approved charger and cable specifically designed for your Galaxy Buds FE. Incompatible charger and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the charging •...
  • Page 12: Battery Indicator Lights Identification

    If the Galaxy Buds FE are not charging properly, take the Galaxy Buds FE and the • charger to a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. Avoid bending the USB cable. Doing so may damage or reduce the lifespan of the •...
  • Page 13 Getting started Charging case battery indicator light Charging case battery indicator light Colour Status Continuously red Charging • Continuously green Fully charged • Flashes red Charging blocked because of abnormal temperatures • Flashes red (flashes after Battery power is low (lower than 10%) •...
  • Page 14: Using The Earbuds

    The earbuds will enter Bluetooth pairing mode automatically and a pop-up window will appear on your mobile device. If the pop-up window does not appear or if you want to connect to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses the Android OS, refer to...
  • Page 15 Connection methods may vary depending on your mobile device and software • version. The connection pop-up window will appear only on Samsung mobile devices • running Android OS version 9.0 or later that have the SmartThings app installed. If the pop-up window does not appear, update the SmartThings app to the latest version.
  • Page 16 Samsung account, the earbuds pairing information will be synced on the other mobile devices that use the same Samsung account and you do not need to pair them at the beginning again. To connect the other devices that use the same Samsung account with the earbuds, on the mobile devices that you want to connect, open Settings, tap Connections →...
  • Page 17 Android OS (or, the connection pop-up window does not appear) If you connect to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses the Android OS, some of the features of the earbuds may not be available and the earbuds may not work properly.
  • Page 18: Wearing The Earbuds

    Using the earbuds Wearing the earbuds Insert the wing tips into your ears and adjust them accordingly to fit your ears. If the touch-sensitive sensor does not make contact with your ear, the earbud • may not work. Use the ear tips that fit your ears if you do not hear a sound informing you that the earbud is detected.
  • Page 19 Using the earbuds Hold the upper and lower sides of each earbud and remove them from the charging case. Check the direction of each earbud. Hold the earbuds with the wing tips facing upwards so that the imprinted direction marks are exposed, and insert the earbuds into your ears until they fit to your pinnas. Adjust the earbuds by rotating them to the left and right so that they fit comfortably in your ears.
  • Page 20: Using The Earbud By Touch

    Using the earbuds Using the earbud by touch Introduction Touch the earbud to play or stop music or answer or decline calls. You can also set the earbuds to perform other actions by touch. Touch areas To avoid hurting your ears, do not apply excessive pressure to the earbuds. •...
  • Page 21 Using the earbuds Understanding touch actions Single touch Play or pause track. • Stop using the Read notifications aloud feature. • Double touch Play next track. • Answer or end a call. • Triple touch Play previous track. • ‒ If you touch the earbud three times 3 seconds after a track begins playing, it will start the track from beginning.
  • Page 22 Using the earbuds Locking the earbuds’ touch feature You can prevent unintended actions by locking the earbuds’ touch feature. Activating from the Galaxy Wearable app Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap the Touch controls switch to turn it off.
  • Page 23: Using The Noise Controls Mode

    Using the earbuds If you select the volume adjustment feature as one side’s touch-and-hold • feature, the other side’s touch-and-hold feature is also automatically set to the volume adjustment feature. When the volume adjustment feature has been already selected and you try to •...
  • Page 24: Listening To Music

    Using the earbuds Activating from the Galaxy Wearable app Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap Active noise cancelling or Ambient sound. Activating from Settings This feature is available only on mobile devices running the Android 11 One UI version 3.1 and later.
  • Page 25: Using The Equaliser

    Using the earbuds Playing the previous track Touch the earbud three times to play the previous track. If you touch the earbud three times 3 seconds after a track begins playing, it will start the track from beginning. Touch the earbud three times within 3 seconds of when a track begins playing to play the previous track.
  • Page 26: Using Call Features

    Using the earbuds Using call features When wearing the earbuds while they are connected to a mobile device, you can answer and control calls from the connected mobile device. If you are not notified of the incoming call’s phone number or the name saved •...
  • Page 27: Bixby

    You can talk to Bixby or type text. Bixby will launch a feature you request or show the information you want on the connected mobile device. Visit www.samsung.com/bixby for more information. This feature is available only when a mobile device that supports Bixby is •...
  • Page 28 Using the earbuds Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised because of noisy environments or if you are in a situation where speaking is difficult, you can communicate with Bixby through text. Touch and hold the earbud, tap , and then type what you want.
  • Page 29: Galaxy Wearable App

    Galaxy Wearable app Introduction To connect the earbuds to a mobile device, you must install the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device. You can check the Galaxy Buds FE’s remaining battery and configure the settings with the Galaxy Wearable app. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device.
  • Page 30: Connecting And Disconnecting The Earbuds

    Galaxy Wearable app Manage devices: Manage connected devices when more than two devices are • connected with your phone. To disconnect a device from your phone, select a device and tap Remove. Connecting and disconnecting the earbuds Disconnecting mobile devices from the earbuds Insert the earbuds into the charging case and close it.
  • Page 31: Configuring Settings For The Galaxy Buds Fe

    For example, when your earbuds are registered on both a tablet and a phone that are logged in to the same Samsung account, you can receive an incoming call from the phone with your earbuds while watching a video on the tablet since the earbuds’...
  • Page 32 Galaxy Wearable app Setting the noise controls mode Turn on or off the active noise cancelling or ambient sound mode based on your situation or surroundings. Also, you can set the ambient sound mode to turn on automatically. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your mobile device, select a feature and change its settings.
  • Page 33 Galaxy Wearable app Earbud fit test Check the earbuds’ fit to ensure better sound and active noise cancelling. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your mobile device, tap Earbuds settings → Earbud fit test. Wear the both earbuds in your ears and tap Start. The earbuds will emit a sound and the test will begin.
  • Page 34 You can change which mobile device to connect your earbuds with. You can turn on the feature to switch the connection from your current mobile device to a nearby mobile device logged in to the same Samsung account or a device that has previously connected with your earbuds.
  • Page 35 • Auto update: Set to install updates automatically when the earbuds are in the • charging case. Diagnostics Test your Galaxy Buds FE using Samsung Members. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your mobile device, tap Earbuds settings → Diagnostics.
  • Page 36 Galaxy Wearable app About earbuds Access the information of the Galaxy Buds FE. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your mobile device, tap Earbuds settings → About earbuds. To change your Galaxy Buds FE’s name, tap Edit. Legal information: Check the legal information for the Galaxy Buds FE. •...
  • Page 37: Usage Notices

    Before using other mobile devices, make sure they are compatible with the device. • Visit the Samsung website to check the specifications of compatible mobile devices. Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with •...
  • Page 38: Notes On Package Contents And Accessories

    Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Also, the • size of the ear tips are subject to change to provide a better fit. You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure • they are compatible with the Galaxy Buds FE before purchase.
  • Page 39: Precautions For Using The Earbuds

    Usage notices Precautions for using the earbuds Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. • Using the earbuds while walking may distract your attention and cause an accident. • Always turn the volume down before using the earbuds and use only the minimum •...
  • Page 40: Cleaning And Managing The Galaxy Buds Fe

    Usage notices Cleaning and managing the Galaxy Buds FE Basic maintenance Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the earbuds after use. • Keep the earbuds dry. Prevent liquid from contacting or entering the earbuds. • Clean the earbuds regularly to prevent earwax or debris from building up in the •...
  • Page 41: Restarting The Earbuds

    Usage notices Cleaning the charging contacts If the battery does not charge properly, wipe the charging contacts with a dry cloth. Charging contacts Cleaning the earbuds and charging case When the earbuds and charging case are exposed to foreign materials, such as dust, sand, or metal shavings, the Galaxy Buds FE may not charge properly or may be damaged.
  • Page 42: Coupling The Earbuds

    Usage notices Coupling the earbuds When you lose one of the earbuds, you do not have to purchase a new set of earbuds because you can make a new set of earbuds with a newly purchased earbud and the other earbud that you already have. Check the direction of each earbud, the newly purchased earbud and previously used earbud, and correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in the charging case.
  • Page 43: Appendix

    Ensure that your earbuds and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum • Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.
  • Page 44 • charging contacts with a dry cloth and try charging the battery again. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. The charging time and the battery life is different between the...
  • Page 45 Appendix The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the Galaxy Buds FE to very cold or very hot temperatures, the • useful charge may be reduced. The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time. •...
  • Page 46 If the Galaxy Buds FE overheat or feel hot for a prolonged period, do not use them for a while. If the Galaxy Buds FE continue to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. A small gap appears around the outside of the Galaxy Buds FE This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration •...
  • Page 47: Removing The Battery

    Samsung 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...
  • Page 48 No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung • Electronics Co., Ltd. ®...

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