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USER GUIDE
SM-Q500
SM-Q501
SM-Q502
SM-Q503
SM-Q505
SM-Q506
SM-Q507
SM-Q508
SM-Q509
English. 06/2024. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE SM-Q500 SM-Q501 SM-Q502 SM-Q503 SM-Q505 SM-Q506 SM-Q507 SM-Q508 SM-Q509 English. 06/2024. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started 34 Gestures 34 Reset About the Galaxy Ring 34 Ring software update Device layout and functions 35 About ring Charging the battery 35 Find my ring Indicator light identification Usage notices Using the Ring 36 Precautions for using the device...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting started About the Galaxy Ring The Galaxy Ring (hereafter referred to as the Ring) is a smart ring that can help you precisely analyse your activity patterns or sleep quality and manage your health by continuously measuring your biometric signals.
  • Page 4: Device Layout And Functions

    Getting started Device layout and functions Ring Optical heart rate sensor Temperature sensor Orientation indicator Charging case Indicator light Charger port (USB Type-C) Wireless charging Multipurpose coil button...
  • Page 5 If you use the Ring when it is broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the Ring • only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. Use caution because your warranty does not cover the following cases: •...
  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    Getting started Charging the battery Charge the battery before using your Ring for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. The Ring 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 7 Getting started Align the orientation indicator of the Ring with the marker on the charging case’s Ring holder and place it in the charging case. Close the charging case. The Ring will be charged first, and then the charging case will be charged. After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the charger.
  • Page 8 The Ring and the charging case may not charge properly or may overheat, or the charging case may be damaged. Use Samsung-approved wireless chargers. If you use other wireless chargers, the battery may not charge properly.
  • Page 9 Getting started Charging by Wireless power sharing You can charge your Ring with the battery of the device that works as a wireless charger. You can still charge your Ring even while charging the device that works as a wireless charger.
  • Page 10 Only mobile devices that support the Wireless power sharing feature can charge • the Ring. To check mobile devices that support the Wireless power sharing feature, visit the Samsung website. The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device. Adjust the device •...
  • Page 11 If not, the sensor will continue to work, and it will affect the usage time and battery consumption. Battery charging tips and precautions Use only Samsung-approved charger and cable specifically designed for your Ring. Incompatible charger and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
  • Page 12: Indicator Light Identification

    If the Ring is not charging properly, take the Ring and the charging case to a • Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. Avoid using a bent or damaged USB cable. If the USB cable is damaged, stop •...
  • Page 13 Getting started When some time has passed after the indicator light turned on or you close the • charging case, the indicator light will turn off. Open the charging case or press the charging case’s Multipurpose button again. If the indicator light does not work as described, disconnect the charger from the •...
  • Page 14: Using The Ring

    Using the Ring Wearing the Ring Putting on the Ring Wear the Ring so that its orientation indicator is facing towards your palm. It is recommended to wear the Ring on a finger where it is not too tight or loose and can fit comfortably.
  • Page 15 Using the Ring When handling things, such as your phone, phone cover, or watch, with the hand • you wear the Ring on, be careful not to damage whatever you are handling. If you are holding a magnet or an object which contains magnets in the hand the •...
  • Page 16 Using the Ring Smoking or consuming alcohol before taking measurements may cause your • heart rate to be different from your normal heart rate. Do not move, talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while taking heart rate • measurements. Doing so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately. If your heart rate is extremely high or low, the measurement may not be •...
  • Page 17: Connecting The Ring To A Phone

    To connect your Ring to a phone, install the Galaxy Wearable app on the phone. Depending on your phone, you can download the Galaxy Wearable app from the following places: Samsung Android phones: Galaxy Store • Other Android phones: Play Store •...
  • Page 18 You must register your Samsung account on your connected phone and add it to your Ring to access the various Ring features. When the instruction to sign in to a Samsung account appears while you are connecting the Ring to your phone, create a new Samsung account or sign in to your Samsung account on your phone.
  • Page 19: Getting To Know The Ring's Features

    As a result, the measurement data you may find in the Samsung Health app on your phone and the actual data may temporarily not match.
  • Page 20 • The daily score and guidance based on • Energy score comprehensive analysis of your sleep pattern, activities, and heart rates Some features may not be available depending on the version of the Samsung Health app installed on your phone.
  • Page 21: Sleep

    The Ring will start to measure your sleep. After you wake up, open the Galaxy Wearable app on the connected phone. Tap Sleep. The relevant screen of the Samsung Health app will appear. Check all information related to your measured sleep on the screen.
  • Page 22 Using the Ring You can add sleep records manually. At the bottom of the sleep information • screen, tap Add sleep record, enter the time you slept and woke up, and then tap Save. When you are inactive or in certain postures while wearing the Ring, it may •...
  • Page 23 Your snoring will be measured along with your other sleep records when you sleep while wearing the Ring. The snore detection feature can be turned on in the Samsung Health app • (version 6.27 or later) of the connected phone.
  • Page 24: Heart Rate

    If the sensor is not working, check the Ring’s orientation on your finger and make • sure nothing is obstructing the sensor. If the sensor continues to have the same problem, visit a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.
  • Page 25 Checking your heart rate On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app. Tap Heart rate. The relevant screen of the Samsung Health app will appear. Check the measured heart rate on the screen. To check all heart rate records for today, tap View all.
  • Page 26: Stress

    Using the Ring Setting the heart rate alert You can receive an alert from the Samsung Health app when your heart rate is higher or lower than the resting heart rate value you set and it lasts more than 10 minutes.
  • Page 27: Cycle Tracking

    Also, do not use the information provided by the Samsung Health app or take medical actions without consulting with a qualified medical expert. Turn on the cycle tracking feature in the Samsung Health app on your phone to •...
  • Page 28: Auto Detect Workouts Feature

    Using the Ring Auto detect workouts feature After continuously exercising for a certain period while wearing the Ring, it automatically recognises that you are exercising and records exercise information such as the exercise type, duration, and calories burned. When you stop doing exercises for more than one minute, the Ring automatically recognises that you have stopped exercising and recording will end.
  • Page 29: Energy Score

    The energy score is determined by analysing the recent trends. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app. Tap Energy score. The relevant screen of the Samsung Health app will appear. Check your energy score for today, relevant guidance, and additional information...
  • Page 30: Using The Gesture Feature

    On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Find my ring. The Samsung Find app will be opened, and you will then be able to check the location of your misplaced Ring. Also, you can find it by following the lights emitted from your Ring.
  • Page 31: Galaxy Wearable App

    Galaxy Wearable app Introduction You can check the Ring’s status, such as the connection status or the remaining battery level, and the measured health data with the Galaxy Wearable app. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. To search for features or settings by entering keywords, tap To set the Galaxy Wearable app, tap →...
  • Page 32: Energy Score

    Galaxy Wearable app Managing devices connections You can manage various device connections, such as checking your wearable devices connected to your phone or connecting a new device with the Galaxy Wearable app. Managing the connected device On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Currently connected devices and previously connected devices will appear on the list.
  • Page 33: Sleep

    Ring for more information. Samsung account Check the Samsung account registered on the Ring. The Samsung account on the Ring is set to be the same as the one on the connected phone. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Samsung account.
  • Page 34: Gestures

    Reset all your Ring settings. Resetting the Ring may delete your health data that has not synced with the Samsung Health app. Sync data with the Samsung Health app by opening the app on the connected phone before resetting the Ring.
  • Page 35: About Ring

    Battery information: Check out battery information, such as the battery capacity. • Find my ring If you misplace your Ring, use the Samsung Find app installed on your connected phone can help you find it. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Find my ring. Refer to Find my ring Using the Ring for more information.
  • Page 36: Usage Notices

    Before using other phones, make sure they are compatible with the device. Visit the • Samsung website to check the specifications of compatible phones. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers • other than Samsung.
  • Page 37 This product includes certain free/open source software. The licence • information of the open source software used in this product can be found at opensource.samsung.com. The item supplied with your device contains magnets. Keep it away from credit • cards, implanted medical devices, and other devices that may be affected by magnets.
  • Page 38: Notes On Package Contents And Accessories

    Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure • they are compatible with the Ring before purchase. Except for the Ring, some supplied items and accessories may not have the same •...
  • Page 39: Maintaining The Device's Water And Dust Resistance

    Usage notices Maintaining the device’s water and dust resistance This device is water and dust resistant, and meets the following international • standards. ‒ 10ATM water resistance classification certification: Was tested by submerging the device in fresh water, applying pressure equivalent to 100 m and leaving it still without any movement for 10 minutes, to meet the requirements of ISO 22810:2010.
  • Page 40 Usage notices ‒ Do not go freediving, scuba diving, or engage in fast-moving water sports, such as jet skiing, and do not swim in fast-moving water, such as a river, while wearing your device. Also, do not expose it to high-pressure cleaning machines or similar things.
  • Page 41: Precautions For Overheating

    Usage notices Precautions for overheating If you feel discomfort because of overheating while using the device, stop using it immediately and remove it from your finger. Recommended operating temperature range The device’s recommended operating temperature is between 0 °C to 35 °C. Using the device outside of the recommended temperature range may damage the device or reduce the battery’s lifespan.
  • Page 42: Use Caution If You Are Allergic To Any Materials On The Ring

    Usage notices Use caution if you are allergic to any materials on the Ring Samsung has tested the noxious materials found on the Ring through the internal • and external certificate authorities, including the test for all materials which contact with skin, skin toxicity test, and the Ring-wearing test.
  • Page 43: Appendix

    Galaxy Wearable app and tap Reset. Resetting the Ring may delete your health data that has not synced with the Samsung Health app. Sync data with the Samsung Health app by opening the app on the connected phone before resetting the Ring.
  • Page 44 (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. A Bluetooth connection is not made or your Ring and the phone are...
  • Page 45: 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 46: Class 1 Laser Information

    IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. There is no user service possible on the embedded laser module. Contact SAMSUNG for service. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT...
  • Page 47 No part of this guide 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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