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USER GUIDE
SM-L320
SM-L325F
SM-L330
SM-L335F
SM-L500
SM-L505F
English. 07/2025. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE SM-L320 SM-L325F SM-L330 SM-L335F SM-L500 SM-L505F English. 07/2025. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started 26 Adding the accounts to your Watch About the Galaxy Watch8 / Galaxy 27 Controlling the screen Watch8 Classic Bezel Device layout and functions Screen Watch Screen composition Wireless charger Turning the screen on and off...
  • Page 3 AGEs index Vascular load 44 Installing and managing apps Antioxidant index Play Store Together Managing apps Settings 45 Phone 86 Samsung Health Monitor Introduction Introduction Making calls Precautions for measuring biometric data Options during calls Starting to measure blood Receiving calls...
  • Page 4 135 Watch faces 115 Compass 136 Apps screen 115 Buds Controller 137 Tiles 116 Camera Controller 137 Quick panel 117 Samsung Global Goals 138 Watch settings 117 SmartThings 138 Introduction 138 Samsung account 117 Google apps 138 Modes and Routines...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 141 Advanced features 141 Device care 141 Apps 142 Manage content 143 Mobile plans (Mobile network enabled models) 143 General 143 Accessibility 143 Watch software update 143 About watch 144 Find My Watch 145 Store Usage notices 146 Precautions for using the device 148 Notes on package contents and accessories...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    About the Galaxy Watch8 / Galaxy Watch8 Classic The Galaxy Watch8 / Galaxy Watch8 Classic (hereafter referred to as the Watch) is a smartwatch that can analyse 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 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 ▶ Galaxy Watch8: SM-L320, SM-L330: ◀ NFC antenna GPS antenna SM-L325F, SM-L335F: ◀ LTE/GPS antenna Home button (Power button) / Electrical bio-signal sensor Screen Microphone Back button / Light sensor Electrical bio-signal sensor...
  • Page 8 Getting started ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: NFC antenna SM-L500: ◀ GPS antenna SM-L505F: ◀ Home button (Power LTE/GPS antenna button) / Electrical bio-signal sensor Screen Quick button Bezel Light sensor Back button / Microphone Electrical bio-signal sensor Infrared temperature sensor...
  • Page 9 If you use the Watch with its glass or acrylic 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 authorised service centre. If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone or speaker, the Watch’s sound •...
  • Page 10 The pressure vent ensures that Watch’s inner parts and sensors work correctly • when you use the Watch in an environment where the atmospheric pressure changes. The images in this guide are of a Galaxy Watch8 Classic. • Buttons Button Function When the Watch is off, press and hold to turn it on.
  • Page 11 ) → Buttons and gestures, and then select an option you want under Home button or Back button. Setting the Quick button and using it (Galaxy Watch8 Classic) The Quick button is a circular button between the Home and Back buttons that you can press to instantly launch the features you need for working out and outdoor activities.

  • Page 12: Wireless Charger

    Getting started Start action with: You can set the Quick button to open the exercise or feature you • set by pressing it once or twice. If you frequently find that the buttons are being pressed unintentionally because • of the thickness of your clothes, gloves, or the way your Watch fits, try employing one of the following techniques: ‒...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Getting started Charging the battery Charge the battery before using your Watch for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Wireless charging Connect the wireless charger to the USB power adapter. Place the Watch on the wireless charger aligning the centre of your Watch’s backside with the centre of the wireless charger.

  • Page 14: Battery Charging Tips And Precautions

    The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging. The Galaxy Watch8 Classic and Galaxy Watch8 do not support the Wireless • power sharing feature.

  • Page 15: 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 authorised service centre. Avoid using a bent or damaged wireless charger cable. If the wireless charger •...

  • Page 16: Wearing The Watch

    The supplied band’s size may vary depending on the model. Use the proper band • which fits your model’s size. Attaching the band ▶ Galaxy Watch8: Align the band with the Watch so that they line up, then push it in until it clicks.
  • Page 17 Getting started ▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Place your Watch’s back and the inner side of the band facing upwards. Align the band with the Watch so that they line up, then push it in until it clicks. Pressing the band button makes it easier to attach the band.

  • Page 18: Putting On The Watch

    Getting started Removing the band Remove the band while pressing the band button. Band 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. If the band is too tight, use a looser hole.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 bio-signal sensors <Rear> Infrared temperature sensor Electrical bio-signal...
  • Page 21 Getting started 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 22: Turning The Watch On And Off

    Getting started Turning the Watch on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes 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 23: 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 24 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 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 25: Remote Connection

    Getting started Remote connection Your Watch and phone are connected through Bluetooth. You can sync your phone to your Watch when both devices are remotely connected to each other, even though a Bluetooth connection is not available. The Remote connection uses your mobile network or Wi-Fi.

  • Page 26: Adding The Accounts To Your Watch

    Getting started 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. Registering a Samsung account on your Watch Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.

  • Page 27: Controlling The Screen

    Do not use the rotatable bezel near magnetic substances, such as magnets • or magnetic bracelets. The rotatable bezel may not work properly because of magnetic interference. If the bezel does not work, take the Watch to a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre without disassembling it.

  • Page 28: Screen

    Getting started Screen Tapping: Tap the screen. • Touching and holding: Touch and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. • Dragging: Touch and hold an item and drag it to the target position. • Double tapping: Double tap the screen. •...

  • Page 29: 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 bezel. Watch screen Notification Tiles...

  • Page 30: Turning The Screen On And Off

    ) on the Apps screen, tap Display, and then tap the Turn bezel to wake switch under Screen wake-up to turn it on (Galaxy Watch8 Classic). Turning the screen off To turn off the screen, cover it with your palm or another object. Also, the screen will...

  • Page 31: Switching The Screen

    Getting started Switching the screen Switching between the Watch and Apps screen On the Watch screen, swipe upwards to open the Apps screen. To return to the Watch screen, swipe downwards from the top of the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button or Back button. An app Watch screen Apps screen...

  • Page 32: Closing Apps

    Getting started Closing apps On the Apps screen, tap the Recent apps icon ( Use the bezel or swipe left or right on the screen to move to the app to close. Swipe upwards on the app to close it. To close all opened apps, tap Close all.

  • Page 33: Lock Screen

    Getting started Setting Apps screen view Select an option to display apps on the Apps screen in a grid or list view. Tap Set view on the bottom of the Apps screen, and select an option you want under View. If you tap the Show featured apps based on usage switch to turn it on, you can get recommended apps based on how you use your Watch at the top of the Apps screen.

  • Page 34: 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 bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen, and then select a watch face.
  • Page 35 Getting started Turning on Low light mode Some watch faces are available with Low light mode. When Low light mode is turned on, the brightness and colours of the watch face are adjusted to make the watch face more visible at night or in low light and reduce eye strain. Touch and hold the Watch screen and tap Add watch face.

  • Page 36: Turning On The Always On Display Feature

    Getting started Turning on the Always On Display feature Set the Watch screen and some apps’ screens to always stay on while wearing your Watch. However, the battery will drain more quickly than normal while using this feature. To not use this feature, open the quick panel by dragging downwards from the top edge of the screen and tap the Always On Display icon ( ).

  • Page 37: 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, rotate or swipe the bezel anticlockwise. 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 38: Selecting Apps For Receiving Notifications

    Getting started Selecting apps for receiving notifications Select a phone or Watch app to receive notifications for on your Watch. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. Tap Watch settings → Notifications → App notifications. Tap the switch next to apps to receive notifications from the apps list. Quick panel Check the Watch’s current status and configure settings from the quick panel.
  • Page 39 Getting started Checking the status indicator icons Status indicator icons appear at the top of the quick panel and inform you of the Watch’s current status. The icons listed in the table are the most common. Icon Meaning Bluetooth connected Signal strength LTE network connected Wi-Fi connected...
  • Page 40 Getting started Icon Meaning Turn on the Always On Display feature Turn on sound, vibrate, or silent mode Turn on the torch Adjust the brightness Turn on Do not disturb mode Open the Volume settings Connect the Wi-Fi network Turn on Water lock mode Turn on Flight mode Connect the Bluetooth audio Launch the find my phone feature...

  • Page 41: Entering Text

    Getting started Editing a quick panel Tap the Edit icon ( ) to access the edit mode to change the quick settings icon’s arrangement, or add or remove the quick settings icon. Moving the quick settings icon: Touch and hold a quick settings icon to move and •...

  • Page 42: Changing The Input Language

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

  • Page 43: Additional Keyboard Functions

    Getting started Additional keyboard functions Drag the Input modes and settings icon ( ) upwards on the keyboard screen to use additional keyboard functions. Discard entered text. Change the keyboard settings. Enter text by voice input. Enter numbers and symbols. Enter text by handwriting.

  • Page 44: Apps And Features

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

  • Page 45: Phone

    Apps and features Enabling apps Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, tap Watch settings → Apps, select the Filter icon ( ), 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 46 Apps and features To make calls, use one of the following methods: Tap the Keypad icon ( ), enter a number using the keypad, and then tap the Call • icon ( Tap the Contacts icon ( ), use the bezel or scroll through the contact list, select a •...

  • Page 47: 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 hear you. End the current call. 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 48: Missed Calls

    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 the Phone icon ( on the Apps screen to check missed calls. Contacts You can make a call or send a message to a contact.

  • Page 49: Samsung Wallet

    Apps and features Samsung Wallet Introduction Use various convenient features in Samsung Wallet. You can make a payment, check tickets or boarding passes, and more. You can check out more information, such as cards that support this feature at www.samsung.com/samsung-wallet.

  • Page 50: Using Tickets

    Apps and features Making payments Press and hold the Back button on the Watch screen or on the Samsung Pay intro screen. Enter your PIN or draw the pattern you set. Scroll through the card list, select a card to use, and then tap PAY.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Energy Score

    Check your energy score based on a comprehensive analysis of daily measured sleep, activities, and heart rate during sleep and get guidance for healthy daily living with a balance between rest and activities from the Samsung Health app on your connected phone.
  • Page 53 Apps and features Steps: Check the amount of steps you walk throughout the day. As you approach • your step target, the graph will increase. Active time: Check the total time you were physically active throughout the day. As • you approach your active time target by doing light activities, such as stretching, or walking, the graph will increase.

  • Page 54: Steps

    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 55: Exercise

    Apps and features Setting the step target Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen. Tap Steps and tap Set target. Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the target. Tap Done. Exercise Record your exercise information and check the results.
  • Page 56 Use the bezel or swipe left or right on the screen to select an exercise type you want. When there is no exercise type you want, tap Add, and then select the exercise type you want. Or, tap Edit on phone to add an exercise type from the Samsung Health app to your phone.
  • Page 57 Apps and features Swipe right on the screen and tap Finish. To pause or restart the exercise, swipe right on the screen and tap Pause or Resume. Alternatively, press and hold the Back button. To finish swimming, first press and hold the Home button to turn off Water lock •...
  • Page 58 When there is no repetitive exercise type you want, tap Add, and then select the exercise type you want. Or, tap Edit on phone to add an exercise type from the Samsung Health app to your phone. Tap Start and get into the proper position to start by following the pose on the screen.
  • Page 59 Apps and features Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check exercise information, such as your heart rate, the number of repetition, or calories, on the workout screen. You can play music by swiping left on the screen. Take a rest after completing a set.
  • Page 60 Select the routine you added and begin. Using the Quick button during a workout (Galaxy Watch8 Classic) If you have set a feature for the Quick button in Samsung Health, you can use the Quick button to start and control your workout.
  • Page 61 Apps and features After the workout has started, you can do the following to control the workout by pressing the Quick button: Press the Quick button during a workout to pause or resume the workout. • Press the Quick button twice while running or biking to manually record a lap. •...

  • Page 62: Workouts This Week

    Apps and features Pool length: Set the pool length. • Check position before starting: Turn on or off the posture check before starting a • workout. You can also change certain settings right before starting the exercise or • while exercising. Before starting the exercise, tap the Settings icon ( ) on the countdown screen or GPS screen.

  • Page 63: Running Coach

    ) on the Apps screen. Tap Running coach. Tap Next. The Samsung Health app will open on your connected phone. Tap Agree. Enter the required information by following the on-screen instructions and tap Next. Tap Start on your Watch and start the running test.

  • Page 64: Sleep

    Using the snore detection feature Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen. Tap Settings → Sleep. Tap Snore detection. The Samsung Health app will open on your connected phone. Tap the switch to turn it on.
  • Page 65 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: Medications

    Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen. Tap Medications → Add on phone. The Samsung Health app will open on your connected phone. Tap Start. Enter the medication name in the search field. When there is no medication you want, tap Add custom medication and enter its name manually.

  • Page 67: Deleting Logs

    Apps and features Tap the input field, and use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the time the medication was taken. Tape Save. Tap the medications you have taken and tap Take. You can set the dosage when you tap the medication’s name. Deleting logs Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 68: 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 69 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 70 Apps and features Measuring your body composition Tap the Health icon ( ) 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.

  • Page 71: Mindfulness

    Apps and features Check measured body composition results on the screen. To check additional information which is related to the body composition, use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen. Mindfulness Manage your mental health in your daily life by recording your mood or practising breathing exercises.

  • Page 72: Cycle Tracking

    Apps and features Cycle tracking Enter information about your period to begin tracking your menstrual cycle. When you enter your information, you can get predictive data, such as your next predicted menstrual date. Your skin temperature during sleep can be used to enhance the prediction data if the related feature is supported in your region.
  • Page 73 Also, do not use the information provided from the Samsung Health app or take medical action without consulting a qualified medical expert. Turn on the cycle tracking feature in the Samsung Health app on your phone to •...

  • Page 74: Heart Rate

    Tap Settings. Tap Predict period with skin temp. The Samsung Health app will open on your connected phone, and the Predict period with skin temp feature will turn on. If you wear another wearable device with your Watch, such as the Galaxy Ring, •...
  • Page 75 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 authorised service centre. Measuring your heart rate manually Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 76: 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. Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 77: Blood Oxygen

    Apps and features Alleviating stress with the Mindfulness feature Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen. Tap Stress. Tap Go to Mindfulness and start recording your mood and practising breathing exercises. Refer to Mindfulness for more information. Changing the stress measurement settings Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
  • Page 78 Apps and features Measuring your blood oxygen level manually Tap the Health icon ( ) 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 79 Apps and features Measuring your blood oxygen level while sleeping Set to measure your blood oxygen level continuously while sleeping. Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen. Tap Settings → Sleep. Tap the Blood oxygen during sleep switch to turn it on. Your sleeping blood oxygen level will be measured along with your other sleep records when you sleep while wearing the Watch.

  • Page 80: Water

    Apps and features Water Record and track how much water you have drunk. Recording water consumption Tap the Health icon ( ) 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 81: Ages Index

    AGEs production and accumulation. Recent studies have shown that AGEs index slowly changes over 6 months, but higher index is associated with premature aging and chronic disease. Galaxy Watch8 Classic and Galaxy Watch8 can measure AGEs index accumulated on the skin through advanced optical bio-signal sensor. Check your AGEs index by measuring it when you sleep.
  • Page 82 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check all information related to your measured AGEs index. You can check your previous measurements and information in the Samsung Health app on your connected phone. You can see the light because of the flickering optical bio-signal sensor while •...

  • Page 83: Vascular Load

    Apps and features Vascular load You can monitor your overall health and lifestyle by tracking trends in your vascular loads. 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 84: Antioxidant Index

    Remove your Watch from your wrist and tap Measure. Tap OK on the phone. You can check the measurement progress in the Samsung Health app on your connected phone. Following the on-screen instructions, press the pad of your thumb firmly on the optical bio-signal sensor at the centre of the back of your Watch.

  • Page 85: 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. Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 86: 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 bio-signal sensor and electrical bio-signal sensor. 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 87: Precautions For Measuring Biometric Data

    Apps and features Precautions for measuring biometric data Common precautions The Samsung Health Monitor app cannot be used for medical purposes, such • as diagnosing hypertension, cardiac disorders, and other heart conditions. Do not use this app for purpose of replacing a physician’s medical judgment or treatment under any circumstances.
  • Page 88 Do not take a deep breath or breathe slowly on purpose, but breathe as usual • while measuring your blood pressure. If you are pregnant, do not use the Samsung Health Monitor app to check your • blood pressure, as the results may not be accurate.
  • Page 89 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 90 If you have an arrhythmia other than atrial fibrillation, do not take your ECG with • the Samsung Health Monitor app. The Samsung Health Monitor app cannot detect heart attacks. If you have • any suspicious symptoms of a heart attack, contact emergency services immediately.
  • Page 91 Do not use the sleep apnea feature if you have already been diagnosed with • sleep apnea. Do not use the Samsung Health Monitor app’s sleep apnea feature if you have • been diagnosed with any of the following conditions: ‒...

  • Page 92: Starting To Measure Blood Pressure

    Starting to measure blood pressure Presets before measuring the 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 93: Measuring The Blood Pressure

    Check the readings on the Watch’s screen after measuring your blood pressure. You can check the previous readings and information on the connected phone’s Samsung Health Monitor app. Share, delete, and manage your results on the phone’s Samsung Health Monitor app.

  • Page 94: Starting To Measure The Ecg

    Starting to measure the 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. Tap the Samsung Health Monitor icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
  • Page 95 Tap Done. 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 96 Tap Take ECG when the irregular heart rhythm screen appears and measure your ECG. Following the ECG measurement, you can turn this feature on and off on the • Samsung Health Monitor app of your phone. This feature may not be available depending on the region. •...

  • Page 97: Starting To Use The Sleep Apnea Feature

    Starting to use the sleep apnea feature Presets before using the sleep apnea feature Enter your profile on the Samsung Health Monitor app before using the sleep apnea feature. If you do not enter a profile, you cannot use the sleep apnea feature.

  • Page 98: Gps

    Each sleep data analysis may take up to 90 minutes or more. • The Sleep apnea feature of the Samsung Health Monitor app is not a tool for • tracking or monitoring health conditions, so you should wait at least 30 days before using it again, even if you think you are not experiencing any health issues.

  • Page 99: Music

    Apps and features Music Introduction Listen to music saved on your Watch. Using Music Tap the Music icon ( ) on the Apps screen. Drag the Queue and settings icon ( ) upwards and tap Library to open the Library screen.

  • Page 100: Media Controller

    Apps and features Select Tracks on watch. The audio files saved on your Watch will appear, sorted by category. To send audio files from your phone to your Watch, tap the Add icon ( ), select • audio files, and then tap Add to watch. To delete audio files saved on your Watch, touch and hold a file you want to delete, •...

  • Page 101: Controlling The Music Player

    Apps and features Controlling the music player Tap the Media Controller icon ( ) 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 102: Reminder

    Apps and features Reminder Register to-do items as reminders and receive notifications according to the condition you set. To use location reminders, the GPS feature must be turned on. Location • reminders may not be available depending on the model. All reminders on your Watch will be synced with the connected phone •...

  • Page 103: Bixby

    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 104: Alarm

    Apps and features Alarm Set and manage the Watch’s alarms and the phone’s alarms individually. When your Watch is connected to your phone through Bluetooth, you can check all alarm lists on your phone from the Watch. Setting alarms Tap the Alarm icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 105: Timer

    Apps and features Timer Setting a timer Tap the Timer icon ( ) on the Apps screen. Tap the Custom icon ( Tap the input field, use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the duration, and tap the Start icon ( If you select a preset, the timer will start right away.

  • Page 106: Gallery

    During use, press the Quick button to stop or resume the timer, and press it twice to record the lap time. While it is stopped, press and hold the Quick button to clear all lap times. (Galaxy Watch8 Classic) Gallery...

  • Page 107: Using Gallery

    Apps and features Using Gallery Tap the Gallery icon ( ) 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.

  • Page 108: Customising A Watch Face

    Apps and features Customising a watch face You can view pictures on your watch face after personalising it with pictures. Refer to Customising a watch face with a picture for more information. Tap the Gallery icon ( ) on the Apps screen. Touch and hold the image to use.

  • Page 109: Samsung Find

    Samsung Find If you lose your phone or another wearable device that is registered to the same Samsung account as your Watch, you can use your Watch to find it. You can also share the locations of other people you preset.

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: Stop Sharing The Location Information

    Apps and features Stop sharing the location information While sharing your location information, the SOS notification 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 114: Changing The Recording Mode

    Apps and features Tap the Stop icon ( ) 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 115: Compass

    Apps and features Compass You can use your Watch as a compass. Tap the Compass icon ( ) on the Apps screen. Drag the More information 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.

  • Page 116: 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 Tap the Camera Controller icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

  • Page 117: 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 118: Settings

    Some features in Settings may not be available depending on the region, carrier, or model. Samsung account Register the Samsung account on your connected phone or check the previously registered Samsung account. On the Settings screen, tap Samsung account. Connections Wi-Fi Turn on the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 119 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 120: Flight Mode

    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 → Default wallet app and select an app. The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.
  • Page 121 Apps and features Always off: Set not to use the Watch’s mobile network. • Mobile plans: Subscribe to the carrier’s mobile plan or additional services. • Some services that require a network connection may not be available • depending on the carrier. When you are not subscribed to the carrier’s mobile plan, the Watch’s mobile •...

  • Page 122: Modes And Routines

    Apps and features Modes and Routines Using 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 and Routines → Modes. Select the mode you want.
  • Page 123 Apps and features Tap Turn on. For modes that run automatically, it will be turned on when the conditions added on the connected phone are detected. To change the mode settings, tap Set on phone and configure the settings on the connected phone.

  • Page 124: Sounds And Vibration

    Apps and features Sounds and vibration Change the sound and vibration settings. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration. Sound / Vibrate / Mute: Set the Watch to use sound mode, vibrate mode, or silent • mode. Vibrate with sound: Set the Watch to vibrate with sound. •...

  • Page 125: Display

    On the Settings screen, tap Battery. Power saving: Turn on power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time. • Limit health features: Turn off some Samsung Health features to extend the • battery’s usage time when power saving mode is turned on.

  • Page 126: Buttons And Gestures

    On the Settings screen, tap Buttons and gestures. Quick button: Select an app or feature to launch using the Quick button. Refer to • Setting the Quick button and using it (Galaxy Watch8 Classic) for more information. (Galaxy Watch8 Classic) Home button: Select an app or feature to launch when you press the Home button •...

  • Page 127: Health

    Apps and features Health Configure the various settings related to exercise and fitness. On the Settings screen, tap Health. General: Set to receive alerts to encourage you to reach your daily activity targets • and receive notifications when you succeed. Measurement: Set how to measure your heart rate and stress, and turn the •...

  • Page 128: Location

    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 129: Google

    Apps and features Google Change the settings for Google. On the Settings screen, tap Google. Digital assistant: Use the Watch’s features or search for information using your voice. • Accounts: Check the Google Account registered on your connected phone and add it •...

  • Page 130: Device Care

    App list: Manage the Watch’s apps. You can also check the apps’ usage information • and uninstall or disable unnecessary 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. •...

  • Page 131: General

    Customise your Watch’s general settings. You can also connect your Watch to a new phone or reset the Watch. On the Settings screen, tap General. Touch bezel: Change the touch bezel settings. (Galaxy Watch8) • Text-to-speech: Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when •...

  • Page 132: Software Update

    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 out battery information, such as the battery capacity.

  • Page 133: 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 the Search icon ( ). You can also search for settings by selecting a tag under Suggestions.
  • Page 134 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 the All devices icon ( Currently connected devices and previously connected devices will appear on the list.

  • Page 135: 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 Motion graphics.

  • Page 136: Apps Screen

    Galaxy Wearable app Making Galaxy Avatar watch faces Change your watch face into your own avatar. This feature is only available on Samsung phones that support the Galaxy Avatar features. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch faces.

  • Page 137: Tiles

    On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Tiles. Adding or removing tiles Tap the Add tiles icon ( ), select widgets you want to add under Samsung apps, and then tap Save. To delete the widget, tap the Delete icon ( ) on the widgets you want to remove and tap Save.

  • Page 138: 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 139: Notifications

    Galaxy Wearable app Notifications Change the notification settings. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Notifications. Refer Notifications in Apps and features for more information about other features besides those listed. Sync Do not disturb with phone: Set to sync the Do not disturb settings of your •...

  • Page 140: Wallet

    Adding the accounts to your Watch for more information. Backup: Back up your data automatically to your connected phone, and tap the Save • backup to Samsung Cloud switch to turn it on to store the backup on the Samsung Cloud.

  • Page 141: Advanced Features

    On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Device care. Refer Device care in Apps and features for more information about other features besides those listed. Diagnostics: Test your Watch using Samsung Members. • Apps Configure the settings for the Watch’s app.

  • Page 142: Manage Content

    Playlists to sync every six hours with the Watch. ‒ 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 143: Mobile Plans (Mobile Network Enabled Models)

    Galaxy Wearable app Mobile plans (Mobile network enabled models) Use various other services through the mobile network after activating it on the Watch. On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Mobile plans. General Customise your Watch’s general settings. You can also connect your Watch to a new phone or reset the Watch.

  • Page 144: Find My Watch

    Find My Watch If you misplace your Watch, you can use the Galaxy Wearable app, the SmartThings Find feature of the SmartThings app, or the Samsung Find app installed on the connected phone to find it. Support for the SmartThings Find feature and the Samsung Find app may vary •...

  • Page 145: Store

    The SmartThings Find screen that is available through the SmartThings app will appear or the Samsung Find app will be opened on the phone, and you will then be able to check the location of your misplaced Watch. Also, you can find it by following the sound emitted from your Watch.

  • Page 146: 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 147 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 148: Instructional Icons

    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 149: Maintaining The Device's Water And Dust Resistance

    It is recommended to have your Galaxy device’s water resistance tested once a year at a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. You must follow these guidelines to maintain the water and dust resistance of your •...

  • Page 150: Precautions For Overheating

    Usage notices ‒ Do not stay submerged underwater, go snorkelling, 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 151: Cleaning And Managing The Watch

    Usage notices Cleaning and managing the Watch Follow these points to ensure your Watch works correctly and maintains its appearance. Failure to do so may damage the Watch and cause the skin irritation. Turn off the Watch and remove the band before cleaning it. •...

  • Page 152: 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 153: Appendix

    Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised 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 154: Restarting The Watch

    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 authorised service centre.
  • Page 155 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 156 Ensure that you connect the Watch to the wireless charger properly. • Visit a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre and have the battery • replaced. Bring the charger and USB cable you are using for better service support. If wireless charging is not working, bring the wireless charger as well.

  • Page 157: 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 158 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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