Samsung BN66 - Manual

1 Table of Contents Intellectual Property .................................................... 2Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability .... 3Samsung Telecommunications America (STA) , LLC 4Legal Information ......................................................... 5 Section 1: Getting Star...

3 Section 1: Getting Started About Gear 2 When you connect the Samsung Gear 2™ (also referred to as Gear) to your mobile device, you can use the Gear 2™ to view call logs or set alarms. You can use mobile devices more conveniently by connecting to various applications with the Gear. Set your exercis...

Section 1: Getting Started 4 Device layout Gear 2 Infrared LED/Camera Power button

5 Speaker Heart rate sensor Charging terminals Microphone ● Ensure that the strap is kept clean. Contact with contaminants, such as dust and dye, can cause stains on the strap that may not come out. ● Do not use a screen protector which causes touch screen sensor malfunctions. ● Water may affect the...

Section 1: Getting Started 6 Charging Dock USB port Charging terminals Power Button The Power Button turns the Gear 2™ on or off, displays the Clock screen, locks the device on the Clock screen, and resets the device. 1. Press and hold the Power button to turn the Gear 2™ on or off. 2. Press the Pow...

7 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 1 m and keep it ...

Section 1: Getting Started 8 Charging the battery Charge the battery before using the Gear for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the Gear™ 2 by connecting them via the USB cable. Important! Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables c...

13 ● Unplug the charger when not in use to save energy. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket. About using batteries ● Battery operating time is affected by device usage patterns and the condition of the battery. ● The battery is a consumab...

15 1 2 Pin 3. Press the button to close the clasp. Tip: To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Gear, wear the Gear comfortably around your lower arm just above the wrist. Refer to ‘Wearing the Gear’ for details.

Section 1: Getting Started 16 Replacing the strap The strap is held in place by small spring-loaded pins (called presto pins). Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with a new one. 1. Press in on the pin to release it from the case.

19 Turning the Gear on and off When you turn on the Gear 2™ for the first time, follow the displayed instructions. The instructions describe how to connect the Gear 2™ to a mobile device and to set up the device. 1. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the Gear 2™. A pop-up w...

Section 1: Getting Started 20 Notices for using Bluetooth ● Place the devices close to each other when pairing your Gear 2™ with another mobile device. ● The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet. ● Do not touch the Bluetooth antenna of a connected mobile device. ● Alw...

21 6. From the Mobile device, when the Bluetooth pairing request displays, tap OK .

Section 1: Getting Started 22 7. Tap OK when the Confirm passkey screen displays. 8. The Install window displays on the Mobile device. 9. From the Mobile device, read and agree to the terms and conditions. When the devices connect, the Gear Manager displays on the mobile device and the clock screen ...

23 Note: The Gear Manager application guide displays. ● You can configure the Gear 2™ from the Gear Manager. ● Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on the type of device and the device’s software version. ● When connecting the Gear to another mobile device If you want to connect the...

Section 1: Getting Started 24 Locking and unlocking the Gear When not in use, lock the Gear 2™ to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button on the Clock screen turns off the screen and locks the Gear 2™. The Gear automatically locks if it is inactive for a specified period. ► Press the P...

25 Section 2: 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™ 2 These icons display at the top of the screen. Icon Description Mobile device connected Mo...

Section 2: Basics 26 Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. Important! Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it wit...

27 Double-tapping Double-tap on an image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.To check the current status of the Gear™ 2 and view the remaining battery power, double-tap anywhere on the screen with two fingers. You can also adjust the volume and the brightness of the display. Flicking Flick...

29 Pinching Spread two fingers apart on an image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Section 2: Basics 30 Viewing the Home screen When you connect your Gear™ 2 to the mobile device you can view the device’s Home screen. The Home screen displays the clock, shortcuts to applications, and other information.The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to display additional ...

Section 2: Basics 32 Panel 4 Notifications : Stay up-to-date with a variety of events, such as missed calls or new messages, received on the connected mobile device. Logs : View recent calls and message logs of the connected mobile device. Dialer : Enter a phone number using the keypad to make a cal...

33 Using the Clock screen ► Press the Power button to display the Clock screen. Editing Home screen icons From the Home screen: ● Tap and hold an icon and drag it to the desired location to rearrange the location of icons. ● Tap and hold an icon and drag it to the rubbish bin icon to delete the icon...

Section 2: Basics 34 Changing the background image You can change the background color or set the background image to the default or a saved image. ► From the Home screen, tap Settings → Wallpapers . Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all applications. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps t...

35 Closing the current application ► Tap and hold the screen with two fingers and then tap Close all . Tip: You can also drag the application screen left or right to close it. Securing the Gear 2 Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored to the Gear™ 2 when it is di...

Section 2: Basics 36 Using calling features Making a call ► On the Home screen, tap Dialer , enter a number using the keypad, and then tap to make a call. – or – From the Home screen, tap Contacts → a contact → a phone number, or tap Logs → a contact → . During a call You can select from the followi...

37 Answering a call 1. Drag to the right to answer a call. If the call waiting service is active, another call can be made. 2. Press End or place the first call on hold to answer a second call. Rejecting a call Reject an incoming call and send a rejection message to the caller. 1. Drag to the left t...

Section 2: Basics 38 Using notifications Stay up-to-date with a variety of events, such as missed calls or new messages, received on the connected mobile device. Note: If a message includes long text or attachments, check the message details on your connected mobile device. Checking notifications Ch...

39 Checking notifications at a later time 1. Tap Notifications on the Home screen. 2. Select a notification type.

Section 2: Basics 40 3. Select a notification to view the details. Notification details screen 4. In the notification’s detailed view, tap to use additional features: ● Reply : Reply to the message using message templates, S Voice, or emoticons. ● Show on device : View the message on the connected m...

41 Note: You can receive notifications on the Gear for selected items. From the Gear Manager, tap Notifications → Notifications for Gear or General notifications , and then tap each item to select. If you set Notifications → Limit notifications on the Gear Manager, you will not be able to view speci...

Section 2: Basics 42 Upgrading the Gear 2 The Gear can be upgraded to the latest software. Visit the Samsung website to upgrade the Gear™ 2 software. Upgrading with Gear Manager The Gear can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. 1. Tap Gear Manager ...

Section 3: Gear Manager 44 Section 3: Gear Manager Launching Gear Manager This application allows you to connect to a mobile device and customise your Gear™ 2 settings and applications. Also, you can use it to access the connected mobile device’s features. ► From the connected mobile device’s Apps s...

Section 3: Gear Manager 46 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. 1. From the Gear Manager screen, tap Notifications , drag the Notifications ...

47 My apps You can manage application settings installed on the Gear™ 2. Scroll up or down to view all applications installed on the Gear. Setting a method to enter text and managing templates ► From the Gear Manager screen, tap My apps . Configuring applications settings ► Tap next to an applicatio...

Section 3: Gear Manager 48 To transfer voice memos: 1. Tap next to Voice Memo and tap Auto transfer → None → Transfer now . 2. Tap Auto transfer → Always to automatically transfer files to a mobile device when memos are recorded with the Gear™ 2. Samsung Apps You can download applications from Samsu...

49 Settings Use this application to configure the Gear™ 2 and set various options. ► From the Gear Manager screen, tap Settings . Backup and restore Back up the stored data on the Gear™ 2 or restore backup date. ► From the Settings screen, tap Backup and restore . Setting the Power button Set action...

Section 3: Gear Manager 50 Using a wake-up gesture Set the Gear™ 2 to recognize your gesture to wake up the Gear™ 2 and display the clock or the last page you accessed when the screen turns off. 1. From the Settings screen, tap Wake-up gesture , and then drag the Wake-up gesture switch to the right....

51 Setting up emergency messages Set the device to send a message to recipients in an emergency. 1. From the Settings screen, tap Send help message , and then drag the Send help message switch to the right. 2. Press the Power button three times to send an emergency message that includes your current...

Section 3: Gear Manager 52 Viewing the Gear Manager version ► View the Gear Manager version information from the Gear Manager version field. Help You can access information about using the Gear™ 2 and other useful applications. ► Tap Help on the Gear Manager screen.

53 Section 4: Applications S Voice Use this application to command the Gear™ 2 by voice to perform various features. 1. Read and agree to the terms and conditions for S Voice on the mobile device. 2. From the Gear™ 2 Home screen, tap S Voice . Use the following examples of spoken commands: ● Open ga...

Section 4: Applications 54 WatchON Remote Use this application to operate the Gear™ 2 as a remote control for other devices with an infrared receiver. You can use this feature with various devices, such as TVs and set-top boxes. 1. From the Home screen, tap WatchON Remote . Note: The remote-control ...

55 Note: Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the device. 3. Scroll left on the remote-control screen to access the numeric keypad. Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. ► From the Apps screen, tap Gallery . Viewing images ► Scroll left or right to view the next or prev...

Section 4: Applications 56 Deleting files 1. While viewing a file, tap → Delete → OK . 2. To delete multiple files at once, tap and hold the file to delete on the file list screen, and then tap other files to select them for deletion and tap OK . 3. Tap to select all files at once. 4. Tap OK . Shari...

57 Find My Device Use this application to find the connected mobile device. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Find My Device . 2. Tap Start , the mobile device emits sounds, vibrates, and turns on the screen. Note: This application is available only when the Gear™ 2 and the mobile device are connected. H...

Section 4: Applications 58 Wearing the Gear 2 Device When measuring your heart rate, wear the Gear™ 2 comfortably on your arm above your wrist as shown. Heart rate sensor <Rear> Important! Remove the protective plastic from the heart rate measurement sensor before taking measurements.

Section 4: Applications 60 ● If the heart rate measurement is not working properly, adjust the position of the Gear™ 2 on your wrist. For example, move the Gear™ 2 right, left, up, or down on your wrist to adjust the position of the heart measurement sensor. Or, wear the Gear™ 2 with the heart rate ...

61 Using additional features ► From the pedometer screen, tap to use these additional features: ● Tap History to view previous records. ● Tap Goal to set your goal. ● Tap Reset steps to reset the step count. ● Tap Share via to share your records with others. ● Tap Help to view help information. Note...

Section 4: Applications 62 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 t...

Section 4: Applications 64 Heart Rate Use this application to measure and record your current heart rate. ► If you have just purchased or reset the Gear™ 2, read the displayed information about the application and tap OK . Note: Do not use the device’s heart rate measurement feature for clinical or ...

65 Using additional features ► Tap on the heart rate measurement screen, to use these additional features: ● Tap History to view your heart rate records. ● Tap Help to view help information. Note: Only records from the past thirty days are saved. You can view previous data on the mobile device where...

Section 4: Applications 66 Exercise Use this application to set diet and calorie goals and plan your exercise program. View the completed exercise and compare it with your exercise goal. You can also record your exercise achievements in a log. ► If you have just purchased or have reset the Gear™ 2, ...

67 Monitoring exercise information 1. From the Home screen, tap Exercise . 2. Select a type of exercise to monitor. Select 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 left on the screen...

Section 4: Applications 68 Using additional features ► From the exercise screen, tap to use additional features: ● Tap History to view the exercise records. ● Tap Help to view help information. While monitoring your exercise information, tap to use additional features. Some features may not be avail...

69 About Coaching The coaching feature includes Firstbeat technology to provide personalized exercise guidance. Firstbeat uses Training Effect (TE) analysis that measures the accumulated physical load during a workout and assesses the impact on your fitness. TE levels are based on your physical prof...

Section 4: Applications 70 Setting training levels 1. From the running screen, tap → Coaching → Training effect to set the exercise intensity. Follow the displayed instructions and complete the exercises. Stop exercising when you achieve the required intensity. ● Use the training levels to check the...

71 5. Flick your finger down from the top of the screen to return to the running screen. The setup completes. 6. Tap Start . The heart rate measurement starts. Start running when the measurement is completed. You can view information, such as burned calories and speed, on the screen. 7. When you fin...

Section 4: Applications 72 Messages Use this application to view the messages received on the connected mobile device, call or reply to the sender using the Gear. ► Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Making a call To make a call the sender: ► Scroll right on the message in the list, or tap → Call on t...

73 Deleting messages 1. From the message navigation screen, tap → Delete . Note: You can also tap , select multiple messages to delete, and then tap Delete to delete multiple messages at once. 2. Tap to select all files at once. Music Player Use this application to listen to music saved on the Gear™...

Section 4: Applications 74 Listening to music ► Tap to play music. Skip to the next file. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Pause and resume playback. Adjust the volume or listen to music on a Bluetooth headset. Display the list of files. Set random play and repeat options. Restart the currentl...

75 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™ 2. For other media files, start playback on the mobile device first. You can control playback of the currently-playing file fro...

Section 4: Applications 76 Stopwatch Use this application to measure the amount of elapsed time. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Stopwatch . 2. Tap Start to time an event. 3. Tap Lap to record lap times. 4. Tap Stop to end timing. 5. Tap Reset to clear lap time records. Contacts Use this application to...

77 Recording voice memos 1. Tap to start recording. 2. Speak into the microphone at the bottom right of the Gear 2. 3. Tap to pause recording. 4. Tap to finish recording. 5. Tap to cancel the recording. Start recording. Remaining recording time Display the list of voice memos.

Section 4: Applications 78 Playing voice memos ► Tap , and select a voice memo to play. If spoken content is recorded and then converted to a data file, displays next to the filename. Note: The Gear™ 2 displays the content as text on the screen during playback. ● Adjusts the volume levels. Tap or to...

79 Email Use this application to check emails received on the connected mobile device. ► From the Apps screen, tap Email . To open an email: ► Select and tap an email from the list. The email navigation screen displays. Checking emails on the connected mobile device ► Tap on the email navigation scr...

Section 4: Applications 80 Controls View the connection status and remaining battery life. Adjust the volume and display brightness. ► From the Home screen, tap Controls . Logs Use this application to view the connected mobile device’s call and message logs on the Gear™ 2. 1. Tap Logs on the Home sc...

81 ● If your Gear™ 2 saved 50 photos or 9 videos, you cannot take more photos or videos. Access Gallery and delete files or transfer files to the connected mobile device. After you transferred files to the mobile device and take more photos or videos, your Gear™ 2 deletes some files that are transfe...

Section 4: Applications 82 Taking a photo with sound Use this mode to capture the ambient sound with a photo. 1. Tap → Sound & shot → On . 2. Scroll down from the top of the screen to return to the camera screen and then tap the screen to take a photo. The Gear™ 2 records 9 seconds of audio afte...

83 Configuring Camera settings ► Tap to configure the camera’s settings. Note: Not all of the following options are available with both the camera and video modes. ● Focus mode : Select a focus mode. Auto is camera-controlled. Macro is used for very close objects. ● Photo size / Video size : Select ...

Section 4: Applications 84 Timer Use this application to use the Gear™ 2 as a countdown timer. 1. From the Apps screen, tap Timer . 2. Set the duration, and tap Start . 3. Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off.

Section 5: Settings 85 Section 5: Settings Clock Change the clock type that displays on the Clock screen. 1. On the Home screen, tap Settings → Clock . 2. Scroll left or right on the screen to select a clock type. Wallpapers Change the color of the Home screen, or set an image or photo stored in the...

88 Privacy lock ► From the Home screen, tap Settings → Privacy lock . ● Privacy lock : Activate or deactivate the privacy lock feature by setting a PIN of at least four numbers. You can unlock the device’s screen by entering the PIN when the mobile device and the Gear™ 2 are disconnected. ● Help : D...

Section 5: Settings 89 Gear info ► From the Home screen, tap Settings → Gear info . ● About Gear : Access information about the Gear™ 2. ● USB debugg... : Activate or deactivate the USB debugging mode. You can use this mode when developing apps by connecting the Gear™ 2 to a computer using a USB cab...