Samsung Galaxy Buds FE - User Manual

Getting started 5 Charging case Charging contacts (right) Charging contacts (left) Earbud battery indicator light Charger port (USB Type-C) Charging case battery indicator light • Use the device in a place without magnetic interference for the device to operate normally. • Your device and some acces...

Getting started 6 • If foreign materials are placed on the touch-sensitive sensor, they may cause the sensor to malfunction. Before wearing the earbuds, clean the sensor first. • If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur on the Galaxy Buds FE. When there is sweat or l...

Getting started 7 Attaching a wing tip to the earbud 1 Select the wing tip that fits your ear. 2 Select the wing tip for the left or right ear. 3 Hook the wing tip’s groove to earbud’s fixation hook and cover the earbud with the wing tip. • Do not put the earbuds in your ears without wing tips. Doin...

Getting started 8 M/L S/M 4 Follow the same procedure for the opposite earbud. Charging the battery Fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods. The earbuds will start to work while charging. When you charge the battery for ...

Getting started 10 4 Connect the USB cable to the charger and then plug the USB cable into the charger port. 5 Plug the charger into an electric socket.The batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are charged simultaneously. 6 After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the charger...

Getting started 11 Battery charging tips and precautions Use only Samsung-approved charger and cable specifically designed for your Galaxy Buds FE. Incompatible charger and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. • Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the ...

Getting started 12 • Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower charging speed because of a lower electric current. • While charging, the Galaxy Buds FE and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the Galaxy Buds FE lifespan or perfo...

Getting started 13 Charging case battery indicator light Charging case battery indicator light Colour Status Continuously red • Charging Continuously green • Fully charged Flashes red • Charging blocked because of abnormal temperatures Flashes red (flashes after closing the charging case) • Battery ...

14 Using the earbuds Connecting the earbuds to a mobile device Before the connection • Charge the charging case sufficiently. • The Galaxy Wearable app must be installed on your mobile device. If the app is not installed on your mobile device, download the app from Galaxy Store or Play Store . • You...

Using the earbuds 17 Connecting the earbuds to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses the Android OS (or, the connection pop-up window does not appear) If you connect to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses the Android OS, some of the features of the earbuds may not be available and the ea...

Using the earbuds 18 Wearing the earbuds Insert the wing tips into your ears and adjust them accordingly to fit your ears. • If the touch-sensitive sensor does not make contact with your ear, the earbud may not work. Use the ear tips that fit your ears if you do not hear a sound informing you that t...

Using the earbuds 20 Using the earbud by touch Introduction Touch the earbud to play or stop music or answer or decline calls. You can also set the earbuds to perform other actions by touch. Touch areas • To avoid hurting your ears, do not apply excessive pressure to the earbuds. • To avoid damaging...

Using the earbuds 21 Understanding touch actions Single touch • Play or pause track. • Stop using the Read notifications aloud feature. Double touch • Play next track. • Answer or end a call. Triple touch • Play previous track. ‒ If you touch the earbud three times 3 seconds after a track begins pla...

Using the earbuds 22 Locking the earbuds’ touch feature You can prevent unintended actions by locking the earbuds’ touch feature. Activating from the Galaxy Wearable app Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap the Touch controls switch to turn it off. Activating from Settings This...

Using the earbuds 23 • If you select the volume adjustment feature as one side’s touch-and-hold feature, the other side’s touch-and-hold feature is also automatically set to the volume adjustment feature. • When the volume adjustment feature has been already selected and you try to change the one si...

Using the earbuds 24 Activating from the Galaxy Wearable app Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap Active noise cancelling or Ambient sound . Activating from Settings This feature is available only on mobile devices running the Android 11 One UI version 3.1 and later. 1 Open Set...

Using the earbuds 25 Playing the previous track Touch the earbud three times to play the previous track. If you touch the earbud three times 3 seconds after a track begins playing, it will start the track from beginning. Touch the earbud three times within 3 seconds of when a track begins playing to...

Using the earbuds 26 Using call features When wearing the earbuds while they are connected to a mobile device, you can answer and control calls from the connected mobile device. • If you are not notified of the incoming call’s phone number or the name saved in your contacts through voice notificatio...

Using the earbuds 27 Bixby Introduction Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your device more conveniently.You can talk to Bixby or type text. Bixby will launch a feature you request or show the information you want on the connected mobile device. Visit www.samsung.com/bixby for more informa...

Using the earbuds 28 Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised because of noisy environments or if you are in a situation where speaking is difficult, you can communicate with Bixby through text.Touch and hold the earbud, tap , and then type what you want.During the communication,...

29 Galaxy Wearable app Introduction To connect the earbuds to a mobile device, you must install the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device. You can check the Galaxy Buds FE’s remaining battery and configure the settings with the Galaxy Wearable app.Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile devi...

Galaxy Wearable app 30 • Manage devices : Manage connected devices when more than two devices are connected with your phone. To disconnect a device from your phone, select a device and tap Remove . Connecting and disconnecting the earbuds Disconnecting mobile devices from the earbuds Insert the earb...

Galaxy Wearable app 31 Connecting with other devices after disconnecting from the previous mobile device 1 Disconnect the earbuds from the previous mobile device. Open Settings on your mobile device, tap Connections → Bluetooth , and then unpair the earbuds from your mobile device under Paired devic...

Galaxy Wearable app 32 Setting the noise controls mode Turn on or off the active noise cancelling or ambient sound mode based on your situation or surroundings. Also, you can set the ambient sound mode to turn on automatically.On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your mobile device, select a feature and...

Galaxy Wearable app 33 Earbud fit test Check the earbuds’ fit to ensure better sound and active noise cancelling. 1 On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your mobile device, tap Earbuds settings → Earbud fit test . 2 Wear the both earbuds in your ears and tap Start . The earbuds will emit a sound and the...

Galaxy Wearable app 34 Use Ambient sound during calls Ambient sound can set up so that you can still hear your own voice clearly while speaking at a normal level, and it will enable you to listen more comfortably during long calls.On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your mobile device, tap Earbuds sett...

Galaxy Wearable app 35 Reset You can reset all your earbuds settings.On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your mobile device, and tap Earbuds settings → Reset . Accessibility Configure various settings to improve the accessibility of the earbuds.On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your mobile device, tap E...

Galaxy Wearable app 36 About earbuds Access the information of the Galaxy Buds FE.On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your mobile device, tap Earbuds settings → About earbuds . To change your Galaxy Buds FE’s name, tap Edit . • Legal information : Check the legal information for the Galaxy Buds FE. • S...

37 Usage notices Precautions for using the device Please read this manual when using the device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, model specifications, or dev...

Usage notices 38 Instructional icons Warning : situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution : situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Notice : notes, usage tips, or additional information Notes on package contents and accessories Refer to the quick st...

Usage notices 39 Precautions for using the earbuds • Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. • Using the earbuds while walking may distract your attention and cause an accident. • Always turn the volume down before using the earbuds and use only the minimum volume setting necessa...

Usage notices 40 Cleaning and managing the Galaxy Buds FE Basic maintenance • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the earbuds after use. • Keep the earbuds dry. Prevent liquid from contacting or entering the earbuds. • Clean the earbuds regularly to prevent earwax or debris from building up in the microp...

Usage notices 41 Cleaning the charging contacts If the battery does not charge properly, wipe the charging contacts with a dry cloth. Charging contacts Cleaning the earbuds and charging case When the earbuds and charging case are exposed to foreign materials, such as dust, sand, or metal shavings, t...

Usage notices 42 Coupling the earbuds When you lose one of the earbuds, you do not have to purchase a new set of earbuds because you can make a new set of earbuds with a newly purchased earbud and the other earbud that you already have. 1 Check the direction of each earbud, the newly purchased earbu...

43 Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Galaxy Buds FE.You can also use Samsung Members to solve any problems you might encounter while using your device. You...

Appendix 44 A Bluetooth connection is not established or your earbuds and the mobile device are disconnected • Ensure there are no obstacles, such as walls or electrical equipment, between the devices. • Ensure that the latest version of the Galaxy Wearable app is installed on the mobile device. If ...

Appendix 47 Removing the battery • To remove the battery, contact an authorised service centre. To obtain battery removal instructions, please visit www.samsung.com/global/ecodesign_energy . • For your safety, you must not attempt to remove the battery. If the battery is not properly removed, it may...

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