Samsung Gear 2 - User Manual

Table of Contents 5 Settings 62 Clock62 Wallpapers62 Notifications63 Sound63 Display64 Bluetooth64 Blocking mode64 Double press64 Privacy lock65 Profile65 Reset Gear65 Gear info Gear Manager 66 Launching Gear Manager66 Connecting a new Gear66 Configuring the Gear settings67 Home screen styler67 S He...

6 Getting started About Gear 2 When you connect the Gear 2 (also referred to as 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 ...

Getting started 7 Device layout Gear Infrared LED/Camera Power button Speaker Heart rate sensor Charging terminals Microphone • 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 stains on t...

Getting started 8 Charging dock Multipurpose jack Charging terminals 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.

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 ...

Getting started 10 Charging the battery Charge the battery before using the Gear 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 cause the battery to ...

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...

Getting started 14 2 Open the clasp, fit the strap to your wrist with the pin, and press the buckle to close. 1 2 Pin To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Gear, wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above the wrist. Refer to ‘Wearing the Gear’ for details. Replacing the stra...

Getting started 17 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 up the Gear.Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the Gear. A pop-up ...

Getting started 18 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...

Getting started 19 Connecting the Gear to a mobile device Install Gear Manager on the mobile device and connect the Gear to the device via Bluetooth. • You cannot install Gear Manager on mobile devices that do not support Gear syncing. Ensure that your mobile device is compatible with a Gear. • You ...

Getting started 21 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...

22 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...

Basics 23 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.

Basics 25 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 apps to returns to the previous page. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on an image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Basics 26 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...

Basics 28 Number Application or feature 5 Apps Launch applications installed on the Gear. Camera Take photos or videos and send them to the connected mobile device. Settings Configure the Gear by setting items, such as the clock background, display settings, and Bluetooth feature. Controls View the ...

Basics 29 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 ...

Basics 30 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...

Basics 31 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...

Basics 32 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 ...

Basics 33 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...

Basics 35 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 2 (XXXX) → Gear . 3 Select a file on the computer and c...

Basics 36 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...

37 Applications S Voice Use this application to command the Gear by voice to perform various features.Tap S Voice on the Home screen. • This application is not supported in some languages. • Before using this application, read and agree to the terms and conditions on the connected mobile device. You...

Applications 38 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...

Applications 39 Gallery Use this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Viewing images Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image. Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in while viewing an image: • Double-tap anywhere to zoom in. • Sp...

Applications 40 Sharing files When viewing a file, tap → Share to send it to others or share it via a social network service.To share multiple files at once, tap and hold the file to share on the file list screen. Then, add other files to share, and tap . Weather Use this application to view weather...

Applications 41 Health Management Applications Use the pedometer, sleep, exercise, and heart rate 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 che...

Applications 44 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: • If you have just purchased or have reset the Gear, read the on-screen information about the application and tap OK . • The pe...

Applications 45 Using additional features On the pedometer screen, tap to use additional features: • To view previous records, tap History . • To set your goal, tap Goal . • To reset the step count, tap Reset steps . • To share your records with others, tap Share via . • To view help information, ta...

Applications 46 Recording sleep duration 1 Tap Sleep on the Home screen. 2 Tap Start . The sleep duration appears on the screen when sleep recording starts. 3 Tap Stop → OK to stop recording. Using additional features On the Sleep screen, tap to use additional features: • To view previous records, t...

Applications 47 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...

Applications 48 Using additional features On the heart rate measurement screen, tap to use additional features: • To view your heart rate records, tap History . • To view help information, tap Help . Only records from the past thirty days are saved. You can view previous data on the mobile device wh...

Applications 49 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...

Applications 50 While monitoring your exercise information, tap to use additional features. Some features may not be available depending on the selected exercise type: • To view the exercise records, tap History . • To set exercise goals, tap Goal . • To receive coaching advice while exercising in r...

Applications 52 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 to the sender, scroll right on the message in the list, or tap → Call on the message na...

Applications 53 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...

Applications 55 Stopwatch Use this application to measure the amount of elapsed time. 1 Tap Stopwatch on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Start to time an event. • To record lap times, tap Lap . • To end timing, tap Stop . • To clear lap time records, tap Reset . Contacts Use this application to view the conn...

Applications 56 Voice Memo Use this application to record voice memos. The voice memos recorded on the Gear are transferred to the connected mobile device automatically.Tap Voice Memo on the Home screen. Recording voice memos Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone at the bottom right of t...

Applications 57 Email Use this application to check emails received on the connected mobile device.Tap Email on the Apps screen. To open an email, select an email from the list and tap it. The email navigation screen will appear. Checking emails on the connected mobile device To check emails on the ...

Applications 58 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. Controls View t...

Applications 59 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...

Applications 60 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...

Applications 61 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...

62 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...

Settings 63 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...

Settings 64 Bluetooth Configure settings for the Bluetooth feature.On the Home screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. • Bluetooth : Turn the Bluetooth feature on or off. • BT headset : Search for Bluetooth headsets and connect them to the Gear. • Make visible : Set the Gear to appear on other devices’ li...

Settings 65 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 ...

66 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...

Gear Manager 67 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 on the Gear Ma...

Gear Manager 68 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...

Gear Manager 69 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...

Gear Manager 70 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...

Gear Manager 71 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...

Gear Manager 72 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...

73 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...

Troubleshooting 74 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 ...

Troubleshooting 76 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...

Troubleshooting 77 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...