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USER GUIDE
SM-R861
English (CA). 06/2024. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com/ca

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE SM-R861 English (CA). 06/2024. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com/ca...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started 24 Touch bezel 25 Screen About the Galaxy Watch FE 26 Screen composition Device layout and functions Turning the screen on and off Watch Switching the screen Wireless charger 28 Apps screen Charging the battery 29 Lock screen Wireless charging 30 Watch...
  • Page 3 88 Managing audio files saved on your Watch 46 Contacts 88 Media Controller Samsung Wallet 88 Introduction Introduction 89 Controlling the music player Setting up Samsung Wallet 89 Controlling the video player Using Samsung Pay 90 Reminder 48 Using tickets Calendar 49 Samsung Health Bixby...
  • Page 4 102 Calculator 122 Watch settings 103 Compass 122 Introduction 103 Buds Controller 122 Samsung account 104 Camera Controller 122 Modes 105 Samsung Global Goals 122 Notifications 105 SmartThings 123 Sounds and vibration 105 Google apps 123 Display 106 Settings 123 Health...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 134 Precautions for overheating 134 Cleaning and managing the Watch 135 Use caution if you are allergic to any materials on the Watch Appendix 136 Troubleshooting 140 Removing the battery Health and Safety...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About the Galaxy Watch FE The Galaxy Watch FE (hereafter referred to as the Watch) is a smartwatch that can analyze your exercise pattern, manage your health, and provide you with a variety of convenient apps for making phone calls and playing music. You can browse the various features by using the touch bezel and launch them by tapping the screen, and you also can change the watch face to match your taste.

  • Page 7: Device Layout And Functions

    Getting started Device layout and functions Watch Atmospheric pressure sensor NFC antenna GPS antenna Home button (Power button) / Electrical biosensor Screen Back button / Electrical biosensor Light sensor Microphone Pressure vent Electrical biosensors Speaker Optical heart rate sensor Band...
  • Page 8 If you use the Watch with its glass body broken, there may be a risk of injury. • Use the Watch only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre or an authorized service centre. If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone or speaker, the Watch’s sound •...
  • Page 9 Getting started Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations: • ‒ If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the Watch If the pressure vent is covered by an accessory, such as a sticker, unwanted •...

  • Page 10: Wireless Charger

    Getting started Wireless charger Wireless charging surface Do not expose the wireless charger to water. The wireless charger does not have same water-resistance certification as your Watch. Charging the battery Charge the battery before using your Watch for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery Using Wireless Power Sharing

    Getting started Checking the charging status You can check the charging status on the screen during wireless charging. If the charging status does not appear on the screen, on the Apps screen, tap (Settings) → Display and tap the Show charging info switch to turn it on. If you charge the Watch when it is turned off, press any button to check the charging status on the screen.
  • Page 12 Getting started After fully charging, disconnect the Watch from the device that works as a wireless charging pad. Do not use the headphones or Bluetooth headset while sharing power. Doing so may affect nearby devices. With some bands, you cannot charge your Watch with the device that functions •...

  • Page 13: Battery Charging Tips And Precautions

    To charge the Watch with the wireless charging pad, first remove the band from your Watch. Also, wireless charging pads are sold separately. For more information about available wireless charging pads, refer to the Samsung website. When using a charger, it is recommended to use an approved charger that •...

  • Page 14: Using Power Saving Mode

    If the Watch is not charging properly, take the Watch and the wireless charger to • a Samsung Service Centre or an authorized service centre. Avoid using a bent or damaged wireless charger cable. If the wireless charger •...

  • Page 15: Wearing The Watch

    Getting started Wearing the Watch Attaching and removing the band Attach the band before using your Watch. You can detach the band from the Watch and replace it with a new one. Be careful not to hurt your fingernail when attaching or removing bands. Attaching the band Attach the band to your Watch while pressing the band’s button firmly.

  • Page 16: Putting On The Watch

    Getting started Gently pull on both sides of the band to make sure it is tightly connected and not detached from your Watch. Remove the band while pressing the band’s button. Putting on the Watch Place your Watch around your wrist. Fit the band to your wrist, insert the pin into an adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to close it.

  • Page 17: Band Tips And Precautions

    Getting started Band tips and precautions For accurate measurement, you have to wear the Watch so that it fits your wrist. • After measuring, loosen the band to allow air to reach your skin. It is recommended to wear the Watch so that it is not too loose or tight, and that it feels comfortable in normal circumstances.

  • Page 18: How To Wear The Watch For Accurate Measurements

    Getting started How to wear the Watch for accurate measurements For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist while leaving a finger’s worth of space as shown in the figure. Electrical biosensors <Rear> Electrical biosensors Optical heart rate sensor...
  • Page 19 Getting started Use the HR feature only for measuring your heart rate. The accuracy of the • optical heart rate sensor may be diminished depending on the surroundings, measurement conditions, and your physiological state. As cold ambient temperatures may affect your measurement, keep yourself •...

  • Page 20: Turning The Watch On And Off

    Getting started Turning the Watch on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and hospitals. Home button Back button Turning the Watch on Press and hold the Home button for a few seconds to turn on the Watch.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Watch To A Phone

    To connect your Watch 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 22 Getting started Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. If the Galaxy Wearable app is not the latest version, update the Galaxy Wearable app to the latest version. Tap More → Start. Select your Watch on the screen. If you cannot find your Watch, tap Get help. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.

  • Page 23: Remote Connection

    → Advanced features → Remote connection, and then tap the switch to turn it Adding the accounts to your Watch Register your Samsung or Google account on your connected phone and add them to your Watch to access the various Watch features.

  • Page 24: Controlling The Screen

    Swipe the touch bezel counter-clockwise to decline incoming calls or to turn on the snooze feature for an alarm. If the touch bezel does not work, take the Watch to a Samsung Service Centre or an authorized service centre without disassembling it.

  • Page 25: Screen

    Getting started Screen Tapping Touching and holding Tap the screen. Touch and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Dragging Double tapping Touch and hold Double tap the an item and drag screen. it to the target position. Swiping Spreading and Swipe upwards, pinching downwards, to...

  • Page 26: Screen Composition

    Getting started Screen composition The Watch screen is the starting point of the Home screen, which is composed of several pages. You can check tiles or open the notification panel by swiping the screen to the left or right or by using the touch bezel. Watch screen Notification Tiles...

  • Page 27: Turning The Screen On And Off

    Getting started Turning the screen on and off Turning the screen on To turn the screen on, use one of the following methods: Turn the screen on with the buttons: Press the Home button or Back button. • Turn the screen on by raising your wrist: Raise your wrist where you wear the Watch. •...

  • Page 28: Apps Screen

    Getting started Returning to the previous screen To return to the previous screen, swipe right on the screen or press the Back button. Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps installed on the Watch. The available apps may vary depending on the software version. Opening apps On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to open the app.

  • Page 29: Lock Screen

    Getting started Creating folders Drag an app over another app. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Folder name and enter a folder name. Adding more apps • on the folder. Tick the apps to add and tap Done. You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder.

  • Page 30: Watch

    Getting started Watch Watch screen You can check the current time or check other information. When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home button to return to the Watch screen. Changing the watch face Touch and hold the Watch screen and tap Add watch face. Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen, and then select a watch face.

  • Page 31: Turning On The Always On Display Feature

    Getting started Customizing a watch face with a picture Apply a picture as your watch face after importing a picture from your phone. Refer to Transferring pictures to your Watch for more information about importing pictures from a phone. Touch and hold the Watch screen and tap Add watch face. Tap Photos.

  • Page 32: Turning On Watch Only Mode

    Getting started Turning on Watch only mode In Watch only mode, only the time will display and all other functions cannot be used. On the Apps screen, tap (Settings) → Battery and device care → Battery → Watch only and tap Turn on. To turn off Watch only mode, press and hold the Home button.

  • Page 33: Notifications

    Getting started Notifications Notification panel Check a notification such as a new message or a missed call on the notification panel. On the Watch screen, swipe the touch bezel counter-clockwise. Alternatively, swipe right on the screen to open the notification panel. When there are new notifications, an orange notification indicator will appear on the Watch screen.

  • Page 34: Checking Incoming Notifications

    Getting started Checking incoming notifications When you receive a notification, information about the notification, such as its type or the time you received it, will appear on the screen. If more than two notifications are received, use the touch bezel or swipe left or right on the screen to check more notifications.

  • Page 35: Quick Panel

    Getting started Quick panel Check the Watch’s current status and configure settings from the quick panel. To open the quick panel, drag downwards from the top edge of the screen. To close the quick panel, swipe upwards on the screen. Use the touch bezel or swipe left or right on the screen to move to the next or previous quick panel.
  • Page 36 Getting started Some status indicator icons that show certain situations, such as when you use • some modes or charge the Watch, also appear at the top of the Watch screen. To hide the status indicator icons on the Watch screen, tap (Settings) on the Apps screen, tap Advanced features →...
  • Page 37 Getting started Icon Meaning Launch the find my phone feature Turn on the GPS feature Turn on the NFC feature Turn on the touch sensitivity feature quick setting icon may appear differently depending on the running • mode, and you can turn off the mode by tapping the icon when the mode is being used.

  • Page 38: Entering Text

    You can add up to two languages. You can also set the input languages by tapping (Settings) on the Apps screen and tapping General → Input → Samsung Keyboard → Input languages → Manage languages. Changing the keyboard type Drag the icon upwards, tap →...

  • Page 39: Additional Keyboard Functions

    (Settings) → Apps → Choose default apps → Digital assistant app → Default app, and select Bixby Voice, and also tap (Settings) → General → Input → Keyboard list and default → Default keyboard and then select Samsung Keyboard.

  • Page 40: Apps And Features

    Apps and features Installing and managing apps Play Store Purchase and download apps. (Play Store) on the Apps screen. Browse apps by category or tap and search for a keyword. Register the Google Account on your Watch to use the Play Store app. Refer to •...

  • Page 41: Messages

    Apps and features Enabling apps Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, tap Watch settings → Apps, select and then tap Disabled → OK. Select an app and tap Enable. Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information on your Watch.
  • Page 42 Apps and features Sending message (Messages) on the Apps screen. Create a new message. Messages list Tap Recipient or tap to enter a message recipient or phone number. Or, tap select a message recipient from the contacts list. Tap the message input field and enter a message or select a text template, and then Recording and sending a voice message You can send a voice file after recording what you want to say.

  • Page 43: Phone

    Apps and features Deleting messages (Messages) on the Apps screen. Scroll through the message list or use the touch bezel, and then select a contact to check your conversations. Touch and hold a message, then tap Delete. The message will be deleted both from the Watch and the connected phone. Phone Introduction You can make calls and check incoming calls and receive them.

  • Page 44: Options During Calls

    Apps and features Options during calls The following actions are available: Adjust the volume. Access additional options. Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot End the current call. hear you. The screen’s appearance may differ depending on the model. Making a phone call with a Bluetooth headset When a Bluetooth headset is connected, the call will be directed to it.

  • Page 45: Contacts

    Apps and features Missed calls If a call is missed, a missed call notification appears on the notification panel. On the notification panel, check missed call notifications. Alternatively, tap (Phone) on the Apps screen to check missed calls. Contacts You can make a call or send a message to a contact. The contacts saved on your connected phone will also be saved to your Watch.

  • Page 46: Samsung Wallet

    Apps and features Samsung Wallet Use various convenient features in Samsung Wallet. You can make a payment, check tickets or boarding passes, and more. (Wallet) on the Apps screen and select a feature you want. This app may not be available depending on the region, carrier, model, or •...

  • Page 47: Samsung Pay

    Register cards to Samsung Pay to make payments. You can check out more information, such as cards that support this feature at www.samsung.com/samsung-pay. To make payments with Samsung Pay, the device may require a connection to a • Wi-Fi or mobile network depending on the region.

  • Page 48: Samsung Health

    Introduction Samsung Health records and manages your 24-hour activity and sleep pattern to cultivate a healthy habit. You can save and manage health-related data on the Samsung Health app of the connected phone. After continuously exercising for a certain period while wearing the Watch, the auto detect workouts feature will be turned on.

  • Page 49: Daily Activity

    As a result, the measurement data you may find between the Samsung Health app on your phone and your Watch may temporarily not match.

  • Page 50: Steps

    Apps and features Setting the daily activity target (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Daily activity and tap Set targets. Tap Motion, Time, Calories and select an activity option you want for each target. Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the target. Tap Done.
  • Page 51 Samsung Health app after downloading and installing the app. If you use the steps tracker while travelling by car or train, vibration may affect •...

  • Page 52: Exercise

    Apps and features Exercise Record your exercise information and check the results. Before using this feature, seek the advice of a licensed medical professional, • such as a doctor, if any of the following apply to you: ‒ If you have a chronic medical condition, such as heart disease or high blood pressure ‒...
  • Page 53 When there is no exercise type you want, tap Add, and then select the exercise type you want. Or, tap Add from phone to add an exercise type from the Samsung Health app on your phone. The exercise will begin. For certain exercise types, tap Start to initiate the exercise.
  • Page 54 Apps and features Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check exercise information, such as your heart rate, distance, or time, on the workout screen. You can play music by swiping left on the screen.
  • Page 55 Apps and features When you select Pool swim or Open water swim, Water lock mode will be • automatically turned on and touch recognition may not be available. Water lock mode prevents unintentional actions, such as tapping the screen or making inputs, while exercising in the water.
  • Page 56 Apps and features Doing multiple exercises You can log various exercises and go straight through an entire routine by starting another exercise right after finishing the current exercise. Swipe right on the screen while working out, tap New, and then select the next exercise type to begin.
  • Page 57 When there is no repetitive exercise type you want, tap Add, and then select the exercise type you want. Or, tap Add from phone to add an exercise type from the Samsung Health app on your phone. Tap Start and get into the proper position to start by following the pose on the screen.
  • Page 58 Apps and features Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check exercise information, such as your heart rate, the number of repetitions, or calories, on the workout screen. You can play music by swiping left on the screen. Take a rest after completing a set.
  • Page 59 Apps and features Working out after adding your own exercise In addition to the default exercise types provided by your Watch, you can add your own exercises, measure the duration and calories burned, and then check your exercise results. (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Exercise.
  • Page 60 Apps and features Workout screen: Set the screens that appear while you are working out. • HR zone guide: Set heart rate zones and receive notifications to remind you to • work out in your target heart rate zone. Split guide: Set a lap target and receive a notification when you reach the lap you •...
  • Page 61 Apps and features Auto detect workouts feature After continuously exercising for a certain period while wearing the Watch, it automatically recognizes that you are exercising and records exercise information such as the exercise type, duration, and calories burned. When you stop for more than one minute, the Watch automatically recognizes that you have stopped exercising and recording will end.

  • Page 62: Workouts This Week

    Apps and features Workouts this week You can check your exercise history, which is sorted by date and exercise type. (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Workouts this week. Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check all your exercise history.

  • Page 63: Sleep

    Apps and features Sleep Analyze your sleep and record it by measuring your heart rate and your movement while you are sleeping. This feature is only for your general wellness and fitness. Therefore, do not use it for medical purposes, such as diagnosing the symptoms, treatment, or prevention of disease.
  • Page 64 Apps and features Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check all information related to your measured sleep.

  • Page 65: Food

    Your snoring will be measured along with your other sleep records when you sleep while wearing the Watch. The snore detection feature can be turned on in the Samsung Health app • (version 6.18 or later) of the connected phone.
  • Page 66 Apps and features Use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the caloric intake, and then tap Done. To check additional information related to the caloric intake, use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen. Deleting logs (Health) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 67: Body Composition

    For accurate body composition measurements, you must enter your actual • height, weight, and gender on the Samsung Health app profile of the connected phone, and also enter your actual birthday on your Samsung account. If the measured body composition results are inaccurate, check your user profile in the Samsung Health app on the phone and modify it.
  • Page 68 Apps and features The Watch uses the Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) method when • measuring body composition, which has more than 98% correlation compared to the Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) method, which is regarded as the golden standard. Be aware of following conditions before measuring your body composition: If you are an individual under the age of 20, the results may not be accurate when •...
  • Page 69 Apps and features Measuring your body composition (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Body composition. Tap Measure. You can learn about how to measure your body composition in detail on the screen by tapping How to measure. Enter your weight and tap Confirm. Place your two fingers on the Home and Back buttons by following the on-screen instructions to begin measuring your body composition.

  • Page 70: Heart Rate

    Apps and features Check measured body composition results on the screen. To check additional information related to your body composition, use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen. Heart rate Measure and record your heart rate. The Watch’s heart rate tracker is intended for fitness and informational purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
  • Page 71 If the sensor is not working, check the Watch’s position on your wrist and make sure • nothing is obstructing the sensor. If the sensor continues to have the same problem, visit a Samsung Service Centre or an authorized service centre. Measuring your heart rate manually (Health) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 72: Stress

    Apps and features Setting the heart rate alert You can receive an alert when your heart rate is higher or lower than the resting heart rate value you set and it lasts more than 10 minutes. (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Heart rate.
  • Page 73 Apps and features Tap Measure to begin measuring your stress level. Check the measured stress level on the screen. Alleviating stress with the breathing exercise (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Stress. under Breathe to change the time and the number for the breath exercise.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Water

    Apps and features Water Record and track how much water you have drunk. Recording water consumption (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Water. Tap + 250 ml every time you drink water. If you accidentally added an incorrect value, select Delete, select the data to delete, and then tap Delete.
  • Page 76 Apps and features Measuring your blood oxygen level manually (Health) on the Apps screen. Tap Blood oxygen. Tap Measure to begin measuring your blood oxygen level. Correct measurement posture For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above •...
  • Page 77 Apps and features Check the measured blood oxygen level on the screen. If your resting blood oxygen level is between 95% and 100%, it is assumed to be within the normal range. Measuring your blood oxygen level while sleeping Set to measure your blood oxygen level continuously while sleeping. (Health) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 78: Together

    Together Compare your step count records with your friends who also use the Together feature of the Samsung Health app. When you start step challenges with your friends, you can check the challenge status on your Watch. (Health) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 79: Samsung Health Monitor

    You can measure biometric data, such as your blood pressure or ECG, whenever you want to with the Samsung Health Monitor of your Watch that includes both the optical heart rate sensor and the electrical biosensor. You can check the measurement history using the Samsung Health Monitor app on your connected phone since your Watch and phone have been synced automatically.
  • Page 80 Apps and features Before measuring your blood pressure or ECG, prepare a comfortable chair and a • table to rest your arm and phone on. Sit upright in the comfortable chair you prepared with your back supported. • Be sure to place your arm comfortably on a table when you are measuring your •...
  • Page 81 Apps and features Do not measure your blood pressure with the Samsung Health Monitor app if you • have any of the following conditions: ‒ Arrhythmia ‒ Underlying heart disease or have suffered a heart attack ‒ Circulatory or peripheral vascular disease ‒...

  • Page 82: Starting To Measure Blood Pressure

    Starting to measure blood pressure Presets before measuring blood pressure Enter your profile on the Samsung Health Monitor app and calibrate your Watch before measuring your blood pressure. If you do not enter a profile, you cannot measure your blood pressure, and if you do not calibrate the Watch or have someone else calibrate it, the readings will not be valid.
  • Page 83 You have to wear your Watch on the same wrist used for calibration. (Samsung Health Monitor) on the Apps screen. Tap Blood pressure → Measure. Check the measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate on the...

  • Page 84: Starting To Measure Ecg

    Starting to measure ECG Presets before measuring the ECG Enter your profile on the Samsung Health Monitor app before measuring your ECG. If you do not enter a profile, you cannot measure your ECG. (Samsung Health Monitor) on the Apps screen.
  • Page 85 Manage your health by checking your heart status in advance through the ECG measurement results. (Samsung Health Monitor) on the Apps screen. Tap ECG → OK and place a finger lightly on the electrical biosensor. Do not leave any space between your wrist and your Watch.
  • Page 86 Apps and features Checking the ECG results Check the results and ECG wave on the Watch and the connected phone’s Samsung Health Monitor app screen after taking your ECG. The ECG wave shows heart rate rhythm and electric activities of your heart, and it is divided into several parts. Share the ECG graph and results with your physician to get an accurate diagnosis through a more thorough checkup when you find abnormal results from your ECG wave and readings.

  • Page 87: Gps

    • Turn on the phone’s location feature to use the GPS sensor. The GPS antenna in your Watch will be used when using the Samsung Health • feature and the health platform apps, even though your Watch is connected to your phone.

  • Page 88: Managing Audio Files Saved On Your Watch

    Apps and features Managing audio files saved on your Watch Check the audio files on your Watch, categorized by type, and manage them by adding or removing them as desired. You can automatically sync audio files from your phone to your Watch.

  • Page 89: Controlling The Music Player

    Apps and features Controlling the music player (Media Controller) on the Apps screen. Select Phone or Watch. When you select Phone, music will play from the connected phone’s music app and you can control the music player with your Watch. When you select Watch, music will play from your Watch’s music app and you can listen to music with your Watch’s speaker or a connected Bluetooth headset.

  • Page 90: Reminder

    Apps and features Reminder Register to-do items as reminders and receive notifications according to the condition you set. To receive reminder notifications in a specific place, you have to connect your • Watch to your phone through Bluetooth. However, the feature for setting receipt of reminder notifications in a specific place is only available on your phone.

  • Page 91: Calendar

    Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your Watch more conveniently. You can talk to Bixby. Bixby will launch a feature you request or show the information you want. Visit www.samsung.com/bixby for more information. Make sure the Watch’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into •...
  • Page 92 Apps and features Using Bixby While pressing and holding the Home button, say what you want to Bixby. Alternatively, say the wake-up phrase after turning on the screen and say what you want. For example, while pressing and holding the Home button, say “How’s the weather today?”...

  • Page 93: Weather

    Apps and features Weather Check weather information on the Watch for locations set on the connected phone. (Weather) on the Apps screen. To check the weather information, such as the time-specific weather or weekly information, use the touch bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen. To add another city’s weather information, tap Manage locations →...

  • Page 94: World Clock

    Apps and features Deleting alarms In the alarms list, touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. World Clock (World Clock) on the Apps screen to check the world clocks added from the phone. To add a world clock, tap Add on phone. Or, if you have added world clocks, tap Edit on phone, and then add or remove a world clock on the connected phone.

  • Page 95: Stopwatch

    Apps and features Stopwatch (Stopwatch) on the Apps screen. Select the stopwatch style you want by using the touch bezel or swiping left or right on the screen. To change the stopwatch style, touch and hold the screen. Tap Start to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap Lap or Tap Stop or to stop timing.

  • Page 96: Using Gallery

    Apps and features Using Gallery (Gallery) on the Apps screen. View your albums on your Watch, including albums added from your phone. View your saved images on your Watch. View the stories added from your phone. Viewing images Check and manage the images saved on your Watch. (Gallery) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 97: Customizing A Watch Face

    Apps and features Customizing a watch face You can view pictures on your watch face after personalizing it with pictures. Refer to Customizing a watch face with a picture for more information. (Gallery) on the Apps screen. Touch and hold the image to use. To select more images, use the touch bezel or swipe left or right on the screen and select them.

  • Page 98: Sending An Sos

    Apps and features Sending an SOS Introduction In an emergency, including when you are hurt from a fall, make an emergency call and send an SOS message that includes your location information to previously registered contacts. Also, you can set up your Watch to display your medical information on it after sending the SOS.

  • Page 99: Requesting An Sos

    Apps and features Requesting an SOS Setting the SOS request Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and tap Watch settings → Safety and emergency. Tap Emergency SOS and set the SOS request. To select a contact to make an emergency call, tap Emergency number to call and •...

  • Page 100: Requesting An Sos When You Are Hurt From A Fall

    Apps and features Requesting an SOS when you are hurt from a fall Setting the SOS request when you are hurt from a fall Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and tap Watch settings → Safety and emergency. Tap Hard fall detection, tap the switch to turn it on, and then set the SOS request to be sent when you are hurt from a fall.

  • Page 101: Stop Sharing Location Information

    Apps and features Stop sharing location information While sharing your location information, the icon appears on the Watch screen, and you can check the sharing status on the notification panel. To stop sharing your location information, tap the notification panel and tap Stop sharing →...

  • Page 102: Calculator

    Apps and features to finish recording. The recording will be saved. To listen to the recorded sound, select a recording file. The recorded audio files from your Watch are automatically synced to your connected phone and transcribed to text, and then you can check out a summary. The transcribed text can also be translated into other languages.

  • Page 103: Compass

    Apps and features Compass You can use your Watch as a compass. (Compass) on the Apps screen. Drag the icon upwards and tap Calibrate to calibrate the compass by swinging the wrist you are wearing the Watch on. After calibrating, the compass will appear. Drag the icon upwards to check additional information, such as the incline, altitude, and atmospheric pressure.

  • Page 104: Camera Controller

    Apps and features Camera Controller You can remotely control the cameras of the phone connected to the Watch and take pictures or record videos from a distance. This app may not be available depending on the connected phone. Taking a picture (Camera Controller) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 105: Samsung Global Goals

    These goals have the power to end poverty, fight inequality, and stop climate change. With Samsung Global Goals, learn more about the global goals and join the movement for a better future.

  • Page 106: Settings

    Bluetooth headset. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth. Precautions for using Bluetooth Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or • received through Bluetooth. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and •...
  • Page 107 Apps and features Wi-Fi Turn on the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi, and tap the switch to turn it on. Select a network from the Wi-Fi network list. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. Tap Connect.
  • Page 108 Apps and features Touch the NFC antenna area of the Watch to the NFC card reader. To set the default app, on the Settings screen, tap Connections → NFC and contactless payments → Payment and select an app. The payment services list may not include all available payment apps. NFC antenna Flight mode Set the Watch to turn off all wireless functions on your Watch.

  • Page 109: Modes

    Apps and features Modes Turn modes that sync with your connected phone based on your current activity or location on or off. On the Settings screen, tap Modes. Select the mode you want. Tap Turn on. For modes that run automatically, it will be turned on when the conditions added on the connected phone are detected.

  • Page 110: Notifications

    Apps and features If mode sync is not working between your connected phone and Watch, tap the Sync modes with phone switch to turn it on. Any new modes added or mode settings changed on the connected phone are synced with the Watch, as is the running status of the modes.

  • Page 111: Display

    Apps and features Ringtone: Change the call ringtone. • Notification sound: Change the notification sound. • System sounds: Enable sounds for certain actions. • Display Change the screen settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the screen. •...

  • Page 112: Health

    Apps and features Health Configure the various settings related to exercise and fitness. On the Settings screen, tap Health. Measurement: Set how to measure your heart rate and stress, and turn the • additional features that can be measured during sleep on or off. Auto detect workouts: Turn on the auto detect workouts feature and configure the •...

  • Page 113: Safety And Emergency

    Accounts and backup You can use various features of the Watch after registering your Samsung or Google account on your connected phone and add them on your Watch. You can also regularly back up your Watch’s data and files automatically with Smart Switch on your connected phone.

  • Page 114: Advanced Features

    Apps and features Advanced features Turn on the advanced features. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features. Disconnection alerts: Set to receive alerts when your Watch loses its Bluetooth • connection to your phone while wearing it. Water lock: Turn on Water lock mode before entering the water. Touch recognition •...

  • Page 115: Battery And Device Care

    Apps and features Battery and device care The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your Watch’s battery, storage, and memory. Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the Watch. If the battery is low, turn on power saving mode to reduce battery consumption.

  • Page 116: Apps

    Permission manager: Check the permission list for all apps, including the system • apps, and change their permission settings. Samsung app updates: Check for updates for some preinstalled Samsung apps. • General Customize your Watch’s general settings. You can also connect your Watch to a new phone or reset the Watch.

  • Page 117: Accessibility

    Bluetooth address, and serial number. Legal information: Access legal information related to the Watch. You can also send • the Watch’s diagnostic information to Samsung. Software information: Access the software version and security status. • Battery information: Check battery information, such as the battery capacity.

  • Page 118: Galaxy Wearable App

    Galaxy Wearable app Introduction You can check the Watch’s remaining battery and configure the settings with the Galaxy Wearable app. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . You can also search for settings by selecting a tag under Suggestions.

  • Page 119: Watch Faces

    You can match your Watch’s watch face with any fashion you want. This feature is only available on Samsung or Android phones. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch faces. Select My style under Graphical.
  • Page 120 The watch face will be changed into the My style one. Making AR emoji watch faces Change your watch face into your own AR emoji. This feature is only available on Samsung phones that support the AR emoji features. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch faces.

  • Page 121: Apps Screen

    Galaxy Wearable app Apps screen Rearrange apps on the Apps screen. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Apps screen. To rearrange apps, touch and hold an app to move, drag it to the desired position, and then tap Save. Tiles Customize the tiles on the Watch.

  • Page 122: Watch Settings

    Samsung account Register the Samsung account on your connected phone or check the previously registered Samsung account. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Samsung account. Refer to Registering a Samsung account on your Watch for more information.

  • Page 123: Sounds And Vibration

    Apps and features for more information. Wallet / Pay Use various convenient features in Samsung Wallet or Samsung Pay. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Wallet or Pay. This feature may not be available depending on the region or connected phone.

  • Page 124: Accounts And Backup

    Backup: Back up your data automatically to your connected phone, and tap the Save • and tap the Save backup to Samsung Cloud switch to turn it on to store the backup on the Samsung Cloud. Advanced features Turn on the advanced features.

  • Page 125: Battery And Device Care

    Playlists to sync with the Watch every six hours. ‒ Playlists to sync: Select a playlist to sync with the Watch automatically. This feature may appear only when the Samsung Music app is installed on your phone and when you turn on the Auto sync feature.

  • Page 126: General

    Galaxy Wearable app Gallery • ‒ Add images: Transfer pictures from your phone to your Watch. Refer to Transferring pictures to your Watch for more information. ‒ Auto sync albums: Set the phone to automatically sync images added to the albums selected as Albums to sync with the Watch.

  • Page 127: Watch Software Update

    Galaxy Wearable app Watch software update Update your Watch’s software through the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. You can also change the update settings. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Watch software update. Refer to Software update for more information.

  • Page 128: Store

    Find My Watch feature. However, data that was backed up and stored while your Watch and phone were connected before the reset is available on the Samsung Cloud. Searching with the SmartThings Find feature from the SmartThings app On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Find My Watch.

  • Page 129: Usage Notices

    Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers • other than Samsung.
  • Page 130 These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty. Some features may not work as described in this guide depending on the maker and •...

  • Page 131: 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 Watch before purchase. Except for the Watch, some supplied items and accessories may not have the same •...

  • Page 132: Maintaining The Device's Water And Dust Resistance

    • time. It is recommended to have your Galaxy device’s water resistance tested once a year at a Samsung Service Centre or an authorized service centre. You must follow these guidelines to maintain the water and dust resistance of your •...
  • Page 133 Usage notices ‒ Do not stay submerged underwater, go snorkeling, diving or scuba diving, or play water sports like water-skiing or surfing, 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 134: 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 wrist. To avoid problems, such as device malfunction, skin discomfort or damage, • or battery draining, a warning will appear on the device if it reaches a specific temperature.

  • Page 135: Use Caution If You Are Allergic To Any Materials On The Watch

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

  • Page 136: Appendix

    Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre or an authorized service centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Watch. You can also use Samsung Members to solve any problems you might encounter while using your device.
  • Page 137 Ensure that your Watch and the other Bluetooth device are within the 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 authorized service centre.
  • Page 138 Appendix A Bluetooth connection is not made or your Watch and the phone are disconnected Ensure that the Bluetooth feature on both devices is turned on. • Ensure there are no obstacles, such as walls or electrical equipment, between the •...
  • Page 139 The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) Ensure that you connect the Watch to the wireless charger properly. • Visit a Samsung Service Centre or an authorized service centre and have the battery • replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the Watch or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the •...

  • Page 140: 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 141: Health And Safety

    Use only a Samsung-approved battery and charger specifically designed for your • device. An incompatible battery or charger can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or • supplies that are not approved by Samsung.
  • Page 142 Health and Safety Do not carry your device in your back pockets or on your waist The device may be damaged, explode, or result in a fire if too much pressure is • applied to it. You may be injured if you are bumped or fall. •...
  • Page 143 Health and Safety When using the wireless charger, do not place foreign materials, such as metal objects, magnets, and magnetic stripe cards, between the device and the wireless charger The device may not charge properly or may overheat. Do not bite or suck the device or the battery Doing so may damage the device or result in an explosion or fire.
  • Page 144 If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery, or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery, stop using the device immediately and take it to a Samsung Service Centre Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion.
  • Page 145 Health and Safety Suspend use in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, • and heavy traffic can be hazardous. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping •...
  • Page 146 Health and Safety Do not store your device near magnetic fields Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to • magnetic fields. Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding • passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields. Prolonged exposure of your skin to an overheated device may cause low temperature burn symptoms, such as red spots and pigmentation Do not use your device with the back cover removed...
  • Page 147 Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a • Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Install mobile devices and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are •...
  • Page 148 Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. • If your device needs servicing, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 149 Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternative method of contacting emergency services personnel. Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not • responsible for the loss of any data.
  • Page 150 Health and Safety Malware and viruses To protect your device from malware and viruses, follow these usage tips. Failure to do so may result in damages or loss of data that may not be covered by the warranty service Do not download unknown applications. •...
  • Page 151 Health and Safety Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Devices The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed by the user of a wireless device. The SAR value of a device is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process.
  • Page 152 Health and Safety Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g., charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of...
  • Page 153 SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.” Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time.
  • Page 154 Health and Safety Technical requirements for Wi-Fi operation in the 5 GHz band Wi-Fi access points that are capable of allowing your device to operate in the 5.15 - 5.25 GHz band are optimized for indoor use only. If your Wi-Fi network is capable of operating in this mode, please restrict your Wi-Fi use to indoors to not violate federal regulations to protect mobile satellite services.
  • Page 155 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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