Page 2 - About this manual
2 About this manual You can use this Gear Fit as a companion device to some Samsung Android ™ mobile devices. This user manual is specially designed to explain applications and features that are available when the Gear Fit is connected to a mobile device. • Please read this manual before using the G...
Page 3 - Instructional icons; Copyright
About this manual 3 Instructional icons Warning : situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution : situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note : notes, usage tips, or additional information Copyright Copyright © 2014 Samsung ElectronicsThis guide is pr...
Page 4 - Table of Contents; Getting started
4 Table of Contents Getting started 6 About Gear Fit 6 Package contents 7 Device layout 8 Button10 Mounting the device on the strap11 Charging the battery14 Turning the Gear Fit on and off14 Notices for using Bluetooth15 Connecting the Gear Fit to a mobile device 18 Wearing the Gear Fit19 Locking an...
Page 5 - Gear Fit Manager
Table of Contents 5 Gear Fit Manager 49 Launching Gear Fit Manager49 Configuring the Gear Fit settings49 Home screen styler50 S Health50 Notifications51 Settings Troubleshooting
Page 6 - About Gear Fit; Package contents
6 Getting started About Gear Fit When you connect the Gear Fit to your mobile device, you can use the Gear Fit to view call logs or set alarms. You can use mobile devices more conveniently by connecting to various applications with the Gear Fit. Set your exercise programme and manage your health by ...
Page 7 - Device layout; Gear Fit
Getting started 7 Device layout Gear Fit Power button Charging terminals Heart rate sensor Humidity and liquids may damage your Gear Fit. Keep your Gear Fit dry. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes touch screen sensor malfunctions. • Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch...
Page 8 - Charging dock; Strap
Getting started 8 Charging dock Charging terminals Multipurpose jack Strap Ensure that the strap is kept clean. Contact with contaminants, such as dust and dye, can cause stains on the strap that may not be fully removed. Button Button Function Power • Press and hold to turn the Gear Fit on or off. ...
Page 9 - Maintaining water and dust resistance
Getting started 9 Maintaining water and dust resistance The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and to maintain the water- and dust-resistant performance of the device. • Do not immerse the device in water deeper than ...
Page 10 - Mounting the device on the strap
Getting started 10 Mounting the device on the strap Mount the Gear Fit on the provided strap. 1 Insert both ends of the Gear Fit into the mounting hole on the strap. • First, insert one end of the Gear Fit into the mounting hole. Then, insert the other end of the device into the hole and pull the st...
Page 11 - Disconnecting the strap; Charging the battery
Getting started 11 Disconnecting the strap To disconnect the strap from the Gear Fit, lift the strap upwards. Charging the battery Charge the battery before using the Gear Fit for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the Gear Fit by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsun...
Page 13 - About using battery
Getting started 13 • If the Gear Fit receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the Gear Fit. • While charging, the Gear Fit may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the Gear Fit’s lifespan or performance. If...
Page 14 - Turning the Gear Fit on and off; Notices for using Bluetooth
Getting started 14 Turning the Gear Fit on and off When you turn on the Gear Fit for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions. The instructions describe how to connect the Gear Fit to a mobile device and to set up the Gear Fit.Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the...
Page 15 - Connecting the Gear Fit to a mobile device
Getting started 15 • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating dist...
Page 18 - Wearing the Gear Fit
Getting started 18 Wearing the Gear Fit Open the clasp and fit the strap to your wrist with the pin. When measuring your heart rate, wear the device firmly around your lower arm just above the wrist. Refer to ‘Wearing the Gear Fit’ for details. Do not bend the strap excessively. Doing so may damage ...
Page 19 - Locking and unlocking the Gear Fit
Getting started 19 Locking and unlocking the Gear Fit When not in use, lock the Gear Fit to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button on the Clock screen turns off the screen and puts the Gear Fit into lock mode. The Gear Fit automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified pe...
Page 20 - Basics; Viewing mobile device connection status and; Using the touch screen
20 Basics Viewing mobile device connection status and battery status Scroll left or right on the Home screen and tap Settings . The following icons provide information about the status of the Gear Fit. These icons appear at the left side of the screen. Icon Meaning Mobile device connectedMobile devi...
Page 21 - Finger gestures; Tapping
Basics 21 Finger gestures Tapping To open an application, to select a menu item, or to press an on-screen button, tap it with a finger. Double-tapping While using the Gear Fit, double-tap anywhere on the screen with two fingers to access the brightness control panel. You can also view indicator icon...
Page 22 - Viewing the Home screen; Home screen panels
Basics 22 Viewing the Home screen View the Gear Fit’s Home screen when you connect it to the mobile device. It displays the clock, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. • Connect the Gear Fit to the mobile...
Page 24 - Using the Clock screen; Using applications
Basics 24 Using the Clock screen While using the Gear Fit, press the Power button to return to the Clock screen. Using applications The Gear Fit can run a range of applications. On the Home screen or the Apps screen, tap a shortcut or an application icon to open it.On the Apps screen, scroll left or...
Page 25 - Screening incoming calls; Checking notifications; Checking notifications immediately
Basics 25 Screening incoming calls When the connected mobile device receives an incoming call, you can screen it on the Gear Fit. Screen the call to reject it and send a reject message.To reject a call, tap when a call comes in and drag it to the left.To reject a call and send a reject message, tap ...
Page 26 - Checking notifications at a later time
Basics 26 Checking notifications at a later time 1 On the Home screen, tap Notifications . 2 Select a notification type. 3 Select a notification to view the details. Notification details screen 4 In the notification’s detailed view, scroll down to use additional features.You can clear notifications,...
Page 27 - Upgrading the Gear Fit; Upgrading with Samsung Kies
Basics 27 5 Scroll left to view previous messages. • You can receive notifications on the Gear Fit for selected items. In Gear Fit Manager, tap Notifications → GEAR NOTIFICATIONS or GENERAL NOTIFICATIONS , and then tick items to select them. • If you set Notifications → Limit notifications on Gear F...
Page 29 - Applications; Stopwatch
29 Applications Timer Use this application to use the Gear Fit as a countdown timer. 1 On the Home screen, tap Timer . 2 Set the duration, and then tap .Drag to the right when the timer goes off. Stopwatch Use this application to measure the amount of elapsed time. 1 On the Home screen, tap Stopwatc...
Page 30 - Health Management Applications; Before You Start Exercising
Applications 30 Health Management Applications Use the pedometer, sleep, exercise, and heart rate applications to monitor and manage your health and physical condition.When the Gear Fit is synced with a compatible S Health application, you can use additional features. The additional features include...
Page 33 - Recording sleep duration
Applications 33 Sleep Use this application to monitor your sleep patterns and record how much sleep you get by detecting body movements while you sleep. You can transfer the records to the connected mobile device. Before using this application • If you have just purchased or have reset the Gear Fit,...
Page 34 - Using additional features
Applications 34 Using additional features To use additional features, scroll left on the Sleep screen. Return to the previous screen. Sleep screen View previous records.
Page 35 - Counting steps
Applications 35 Pedometer On the step count screen, start the pedometer to count your steps and view the distance walked and burned calories. Before using this application The pedometer automatically starts counting your steps when the Gear Fit is connected to the mobile device. Counting steps 1 On ...
Page 37 - Monitoring exercise information
Applications 37 Exercise Use this application to set diet and calorie goals and plan your exercise programme. View the exercise you have completed in the day and compare it with your exercise goal. You can also record your exercise achievements in a log. The connected mobile device’s GPS feature is ...
Page 40 - Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode; About the coaching feature
Applications 40 Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode Use the personalised coaching feature to exercise safely and effectively. You will receive real-time coaching advice that leads you through a safe and effective workout that keeps you fit. About the coaching feature The coac...
Page 42 - Heart Rate
Applications 42 Heart Rate Use this application to measure and record your current heart rate. You can plan and adjust your exercise based on the recorded heart rate. • The device’s heart rate measurement feature cannot be used for clinical or medical diagnosis. • For more accurate heart rate measur...
Page 43 - Measuring heart rate
Applications 43 Measuring heart rate 1 On the Home screen, tap Heart Rate . 2 Tap Start to begin measuring your heart rate. The icon appears and blinks on the screen when heart rate measurement starts. The measurement will be taken by the device. Then, after a brief delay your current heart rate is ...
Page 44 - Viewing previous records
Applications 44 Viewing previous records 1 Scroll left on the heart rate measurement screen. Heart rate measurement screen 2 Tap History . 3 Scroll left or right to view your previous heart rate records. Previous record You can save up to thirty records. You can view previous data on the mobile devi...
Page 45 - Find My Device
Applications 45 Media Controller Use this application to play and control media files. You can launch the music player on the connected mobile device and control playback with the Gear Fit. For other media files, start playback on the mobile device first. You can control playback of the currently-pl...
Page 46 - Clock; Wallpaper
46 Settings Clock Change the clock types that appear on the Clock screen.On the Home screen, tap Settings → Clock . Scroll left or right and select the desired clock type. Wallpaper Change the colour of the Home screen or set an image as wallpaper for the Home screen.On the Home screen, tap Settings...
Page 48 - Privacy lock; Reset Gear Fit
Settings 48 Privacy lock On the Home screen, tap Settings → Privacy lock . • PIN : Activate or deactivate the privacy lock feature by setting a PIN of at least four numbers. You can unlock the Gear Fit’s screen by entering the PIN when the mobile device and the Gear Fit are disconnected. • None : De...
Page 49 - Launching Gear Fit Manager; Home screen styler; Wallpapers
49 Gear Fit Manager Launching Gear Fit Manager This application allows you to connect to a mobile device and customise your Gear Fit’s settings and applications. Also, you can use it to access the connected mobile device’s features.On the connected mobile device’s Apps screen, tap Gear Fit Manager ....
Page 50 - S Health
Gear Fit Manager 50 Clock You can change the clock types to be displayed on the clock screen.Tap Clock on the Gear Fit Manager screen. Select the desired clock type. To configure detailed information on the watch screen, tap next to the watch list and select an item. Layout Change the order of the a...
Page 51 - Setting the Power button
Gear Fit Manager 51 • INSTANT ALERTS FOR GEAR : Set the items to be received directly on the Gear Fit. • GEAR NOTIFICATIONS : Set the items to be notified on the Gear Fit. • GENERAL NOTIFICATIONS : Set applications to be notified on the Gear Fit. Settings Use this application to configure Gear Fit a...
Page 52 - Setting a wake-up gesture
Gear Fit Manager 52 Setting a wake-up gesture Set the Gear Fit to recognise your gesture to wake up the Gear Fit and show the clock or the last page you accessed when the screen is turned off.On the Settings screen, tap Wake-up gesture , and then drag the Wake-up gesture switch to the right. To sele...
Page 53 - Managing the reject message; Managing text templates; Viewing the open source licence; Viewing the Gear Fit Manager version
Gear Fit Manager 53 Managing the reject message Create and manage the rejection message when rejecting an incoming call.On the Settings screen, tap Edit call-reject message . To create a message, tap . To edit the message, tap the message. Managing text templates Create and manage text templates to ...
Page 54 - Troubleshooting; Your Gear Fit does not turn on; Your Gear Fit freezes or has fatal errors
54 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Gear Fit. Your Gear Fit does not turn on When the battery is completely discharged, your Gear Fit will not turn on. Charge the battery completely before turnin...
Page 55 - Another Bluetooth device cannot locate your Gear Fit; A Bluetooth connection is not established or your Gear Fit and the; The battery icon is empty
Troubleshooting 55 Another Bluetooth device cannot locate your Gear Fit • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your Gear Fit. • Reset your Gear Fit and try again. • Ensure that your Gear Fit and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The di...