Get Started; Your Gear S At A Glance; About The Gear S - Samsung Gear S User Manual

Get Started

The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint service the
first time.

Your Gear S at a Glance

The following illustration outlines your device's primary features.

About the Gear S

Connecting the Gear S to your smartphone allows you to check notifications, answer or make calls,
view and send messages, and more.
If the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone you can still use the standalone features via the
Gear S wireless connection:
Calling
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Sending and receiving messages
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For more information about Gear S connection modes, see Connection Modes.
Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance
This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection rating system. The dust rating is 6 (highest
level of protection) and the water resistance rating is 7 (water resistant up to 1 meter for up to 30
minutes). Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation.
It is important that all compartments are closed tightly.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.
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