Page 2 - About this manual
2 About this manual You can use this Gear 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 is connected to a mobile device. • Please read this manual before using the Gear to e...
Page 3 - Instructional icons; Copyright
About this manual 3 ■ Once the upgrade from Android to Tizen starts, the operating system cannot be changed back to Android. ■ When the upgrade of the operating system starts, the Gear performs a factory data reset. Before you upgrade the operating system, ensure that you back up all important data ...
Page 4 - Trademarks
About this manual 4 Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Getting started
5 Table of Contents Getting started 7 About Gear 7 Package contents 8 Device layout 9 Button10 Charging the battery13 Wearing the Gear14 Turning the Gear on and off15 Notices for using Bluetooth16 Connecting the Gear to a mobile device 19 Locking and unlocking the Gear19 Adjusting the brightness of ...
Page 6 - Settings
Table of Contents 6 Settings 55 Clock55 Wallpapers55 Notifications56 Sound56 Display57 Bluetooth57 Double press57 Privacy lock58 Profile58 Reset Gear58 Gear info Gear Manager 59 Launching Gear Manager59 Connecting a new Gear59 Configuring the Gear settings60 Home screen styler60 S Health61 Notificat...
Page 7 - About Gear
7 Getting started About Gear When you connect the Gear to your mobile device, you can use the Gear to view call logs or set alarms. You can use mobile devices more conveniently by connecting to various applications with the Gear. Set your exercise programme and manage your health by connecting the G...
Page 8 - Device layout; Gear
Getting started 8 Device layout Gear Microphone Touch screen Power button Camera Charging terminals Strap Microphone Speaker Buckle • Humidity and liquids may damage your Gear. Keep your Gear dry. • Ensure that the strap is kept clean. Contact with contaminants, such as dust and dye, can cause stain...
Page 9 - Charging dock
Getting started 9 Charging dock Switch Charging terminals Multipurpose jack Button Button Function Power • Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off. • Press to move to the Clock screen. • Press to lock the Gear on the Clock screen. • Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the Gear.
Page 10 - Charging the battery; Charging with the charging dock
Getting started 10 Charging the battery Use the charging dock to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the Gear by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can ca...
Page 13 - About using battery; Wearing the Gear
Getting started 13 About using battery • Battery operating time is affected by device usage patterns and the condition of the battery. • The battery is a consumable item. Battery life can be reduced when multiple applications or features are running simultaneously. Also, even if the device is not be...
Page 14 - Turning the Gear on and off
Getting started 14 2 Open the clasp, fit the strap to your wrist with the pin, and press the buckle to close. Turning the Gear on and off When you turn on the Gear for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions. The instructions describe how to connect the Gear to a mobile device and to set u...
Page 15 - Notices for using Bluetooth
Getting started 15 Notices for using Bluetooth • To avoid problems when connecting your Gear to another mobile device, place the devices close to each other. • Ensure that your Gear and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on th...
Page 16 - Connecting the Gear to a mobile device
Getting started 16 Connecting the Gear to a mobile device Update Gear Manager on the mobile device to the latest version and connect the Gear to the mobile device via Bluetooth. • You cannot install Gear Manager on mobile devices that do not support Gear syncing. Ensure that your mobile device is co...
Page 19 - Locking and unlocking the Gear
Getting started 19 Locking and unlocking the Gear When not in use, lock the Gear to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button on the Clock screen turns off the screen and puts the Gear into lock mode. The Gear automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.To unlock t...
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. These icons appear at the top of the screen. Icon Meaning Mobile device connectedMobile device disconn...
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. Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen with two fingers to open a list of recently-used applications.
Page 23 - Flicking
Basics 23 Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick you finger down from the top of the screen while using applications to returns to the previous page. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on an image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Page 24 - Viewing the Home screen; Home screen panels
Basics 24 Viewing the Home screen View the Gear’s Home screen when you connect it to the mobile device. It displays the clock, shortcuts to applications, and others.The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Home screen panels 1 2 3 4 5 Available applicatio...
Page 26 - Using the Clock screen
Basics 26 Number Application or feature 5 Apps Launch applications installed on the Gear. Settings Configure the Gear by setting items, such as the clock background, display settings, and Bluetooth feature. Using the Clock screen While using the Gear, press the Power button to open the Clock screen.
Page 27 - Editing Home screen icons; Rearranging the location of icons; Managing panels; Adding a new panel; Changing the background image
Basics 27 Editing Home screen icons Rearranging the location of icons On the Home screen, tap and hold an icon and drag it to the desired location. Deleting icons On the Home screen, tap and hold an icon and drag it to the rubbish bin icon.You cannot delete icons on the Clock panel. Managing panels ...
Page 28 - Apps screen; Rearranging applications; Using applications; Opening recently-used applications
Basics 28 Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all applications.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging applications On the Apps screen, tap and hold an application and drag it to the desired location. Adding shortcuts O...
Page 29 - Securing the Gear; Setting a PIN; Using calling features; Making a call
Basics 29 Securing the Gear Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the Gear when it is disconnected from the mobile device. You can set a PIN to secure the Gear. Setting a PIN On the Home screen, tap Settings → Privacy lock → Privacy lock → PIN . Follow the on...
Page 30 - During a call; Answering a call
Basics 30 During a call You can select from the following actions: • : Adjust the volume by tapping or . • / → : Disconnect your Gear and continue the call on the mobile device. • → : Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • → : Open the keypad. • → : Switch to a Bluetooth ...
Page 31 - Using notifications; Checking notifications; Checking notifications immediately
Basics 31 Using notifications Stay up-to-date with a variety of events, such as missed calls or new messages, received on the connected mobile device. If a message includes long text or attachments, check the message details on your connected mobile device. Checking notifications Checking notificati...
Page 32 - Checking notifications at a later time
Basics 32 Checking notifications at a later time 1 Tap Notifications on the Home screen. 2 Select a notification type.
Page 34 - Transferring files; Upgrading the Gear; Upgrading with Gear Manager
Basics 34 Transferring files Move audio, video, images, or other types of file from a computer to the Gear, or vice versa. 1 Connect the Gear to the computer using the USB cable. 2 On the computer, open the Computer folder and double-click Gear (XXXX) → Gear . 3 Select a file on the computer and cop...
Page 35 - Upgrading with Samsung Kies
Basics 35 3 Tap Software update → Update . 4 Read the information in the pop-up window and tap OK . The Gear automatically upgrades the software when a new version is available. Upgrading with Samsung Kies Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Launch Samsung Kies and connect the...
Page 36 - Applications; Camera; Taking photos
36 Applications Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. The Gear can save up to 50 photos and 9 videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the Gear’s camera. Tap Camera on the Home screen. • The camera automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean...
Page 37 - Taking a photo with sound; Viewing images; Taking videos; Taking a video
Applications 37 Taking a photo with sound Use this mode to capture the ambient sound with a photo.Tap → Sound & shot → On . Scroll down from the top of the screen to return to the camera screen and tap the screen to take a photo. The Gear records 9 seconds of audio after taking the photo. To sto...
Page 38 - Configuring settings for Camera
Applications 38 Configuring settings for Camera Tap to configure the camera’s settings. Not all of the following options are available with both the still and video camera modes. • Focus mode : Select a focus mode. Auto is camera-controlled. Macro is used for very close objects. • Photo size / Video...
Page 39 - Zooming in and out; Playing videos; Sharing files
Applications 39 Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in while viewing an image: • Double-tap anywhere to zoom in. • Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch your fingers together to zoom out, or double-tap to return. Playing videos Video files show the icon on t...
Page 40 - Dialler; Messages; Replying to a message
Applications 40 Contacts Use this application to view the connected mobile device’s contacts list on the Gear.Tap Contacts on the Home screen. You can send a message or make a call to a contact by scrolling left or right on a contact entry. The Gear automatically syncs contacts with the mobile devic...
Page 41 - Viewing a message on the connected mobile device; Email; Checking emails on the connected mobile device
Applications 41 Viewing a message on the connected mobile device To view a message on the connected mobile device, tap on the message navigation screen, or tap → Show on device . Deleting messages On the message navigation screen, tap → Delete . You can also tap in the list of messages, select multi...
Page 42 - Logs
Applications 42 Find My Device Use this application to find the connected mobile device. 1 Tap Find My Device on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Start . The mobile device emits sounds and turns on the screen.Drag outside the large circle on the mobile device, or tap Stop on the Gear. This feature is availabl...
Page 43 - Music Player; Pairing with Bluetooth headsets; Listening to music
Applications 43 Music Player Use this application to listen to music saved on the Gear.Tap Music Player on the Home screen. Before using this application: If you have just purchased or have reset the Gear, read the on-screen information about the application and tap OK . Pairing with Bluetooth heads...
Page 45 - Health Management Applications; Before You Start Exercising
Applications 45 Health Management Applications Use the pedometer, sleep, and exercise applications to monitor and manage your health and physical condition.When the Gear is synced with a compatible S Health application, you can use additional features. The additional features include, checking your ...
Page 46 - Counting steps
Applications 46 The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: • You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55. • You have a family history of heart disease before age 55. • You sm...
Page 47 - Using additional features
Applications 47 2 Tap Start to start counting. You can view information, such as step count and burnt calories, on the screen. Current steps Calories burnt Exercise distance 3 Tap the screen, and then tap Pause to stop counting. Using additional features On the pedometer screen, tap to use additiona...
Page 48 - Recording sleep duration
Applications 48 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, re...
Page 49 - Exercise
Applications 49 Using additional features On the Sleep screen, tap to use additional features: • To view previous records, tap History . • To block all notifications except for alarm notifications, tap Blocking mode , and then tick Enable . • To view help information, tap Help . Only records from th...
Page 50 - Monitoring exercise information
Applications 50 Monitoring exercise information 1 Tap Exercise on the Home screen. 2 Select a type of exercise to monitor. You can select from Running , Walking , Cycling , or Hiking . 3 Tap Start to start monitoring. You can view information, such as exercise time and distance, on the screen.Scroll...
Page 52 - Starting S Voice; Stopwatch
Applications 52 Starting S Voice On the S Voice screen, say a voice command.When S Voice is launched and no voice commands are spoken within a specified period, the application enters standby mode. The microphone icon at the bottom of the screen changes to green. To use voice commands again, tap the...
Page 53 - Voice Memo; Recording voice memos
Applications 53 Schedule Use this application to view the events scheduled on the connected device with the Gear.Tap Schedule on the Apps screen. Select an event from the list to view the details. Scroll left or right on the screen or tap the left and right arrows to change the date. Voice Memo Use ...
Page 54 - Playing voice memos; Weather
Applications 54 Playing voice memos Tap , and select a voice memo to play. If spoken content is recorded and then converted to a data file, appears next to the filename. When you tap , the Gear shows the content as text on the screen during playback. • : Adjust the volume by tapping or . You can als...
Page 55 - Clock; Wallpapers
55 Settings Clock Change the clock type that appears on the Clock screen.On the Home screen, tap Settings → Clock . Scroll left or right on the screen to select a clock type. Wallpapers Change the colour of the Home screen. Or, set an image or photo stored in the Gear as wallpaper for the Home scree...
Page 56 - Sound
Settings 56 Sound Change the settings for various sounds on the Gear.On the Home screen, tap Settings → Sound . • Volume : Adjust the volume level for various sounds, such as multimedia, ringtone, notifications, and system sounds. • Sound mode : Select Gear’s sound mode from sound, vibration, and mu...
Page 58 - Profile
Settings 58 Profile Create a profile by entering your physical information, such as sex and body size.On the Home screen, tap Settings → Profile , and then select an option. Reset Gear Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data. Default applications are not deleted.On the Home ...
Page 59 - Launching Gear Manager; Configuring the Gear settings
59 Gear Manager Launching Gear Manager This application allows you to connect to a mobile device and customise your Gear’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 Manager . Some features m...
Page 60 - Home screen styler; S Health
Gear Manager 60 Home screen styler Change the Gear’s Home screen settings.Tap Home screen styler on the Gear Manager screen. Wallpapers Change the colour of the Gear Home screen. Or, set an image or photo stored in the mobile device as wallpaper for the Gear Home screen.Tap Wallpapers at the top of ...
Page 61 - Configuring application settings
Gear Manager 61 Notifications Stay up-to-date with a variety of events, such as missed calls or new messages, received on the connected mobile device. You can also configure settings for the notification feature.On the Gear Manager screen, tap Notifications , drag the Notifications switch to the rig...
Page 62 - Transferring music files from the mobile device to the Gear; Samsung Apps
Gear Manager 62 Transferring music files from the mobile device to the Gear You can transfer music files saved on the mobile device to the Gear.Tap next to Music Player , tap Send tracks to Gear , tap and hold a file, and then select files to transfer. To transfer the selected files to the Gear, tap...
Page 63 - Find my Gear; Backup and restore
Gear Manager 63 Find my Gear If you misplace the Gear, Gear Manager can help you find it.Tap Find my Gear on the Gear Manager screen. Tap Start , the Gear emits sounds and turns on the screen. This feature is available only when the Gear and the mobile device are connected. Settings Use this applica...
Page 64 - Using a wake-up gesture; Setting a method to enter text and managing templates; Answering an incoming call using a voice command
Gear Manager 64 Using a wake-up gesture Set the Gear to recognise your gesture to wake up the Gear 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 select a preset sc...
Page 65 - Setting up emergency contacts
Gear Manager 65 Setting up emergency contacts You can preset contacts to send a message to in an emergency.On the Settings screen, tap Manage Primary contacts → Create primary contact → Create new contact or Select from contacts . You can create a new contact or select from the contacts list. Some m...
Page 66 - Troubleshooting; Your Gear does not turn on; Your Gear freezes or has fatal errors
66 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Gear. Your Gear does not turn on When the battery is completely discharged, your Gear will not turn on. Charge the battery completely before turning on the Gea...
Page 67 - Another Bluetooth device cannot locate your Gear; A Bluetooth connection is not established or your Gear and the; Calls are not connected
Troubleshooting 67 Another Bluetooth device cannot locate your Gear • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your Gear. • Reset your Gear and try again. • Ensure that your Gear and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The distance may vary ...
Page 69 - Your Gear is hot to the touch; Photo quality is poorer than the preview
Troubleshooting 69 Your Gear is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your Gear for an extended period of time, your Gear may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your Gear’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear whe...
Page 70 - Data stored on the Gear has been lost
Troubleshooting 70 Data stored on the Gear has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the Gear. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the Gear. A small gap appears around the outside of th...