Page 2 - Table of Contents; Basics
2 Table of Contents Basics 3 Read me first 4 About the Samsung Gear 360 5 Package contents 6 Device layout 8 Indicator light 9 Camera status screen 11 Memory card14 Battery17 Mounting the Samsung Gear 360 onto the tripod 18 Turning the Samsung Gear 360 on and off 18 Connecting the Samsung Gear 360 t...
Page 3 - Read me first; Instructional icons
3 Basics Read me first Please read this manual before using this device to ensure safe and proper use. • Images may differ in appearance from the actual product. Content is subject to change without prior notice. You can access the full user manual for more information. Visit www.samsung.com to view...
Page 4 - About the Samsung Gear 360
Basics 4 About the Samsung Gear 360 The Samsung Gear 360 camera captures 360-degree videos and photos of you and your surroundings in one shoot. You can rotate the perspective of 360-degree videos and images horizontally and vertically to view them from different angles. The two fish-eye lenses capt...
Page 5 - Package contents
Basics 5 Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Samsung Gear 360 • Battery • Tripod • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the Samsung Gear 360 and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only...
Page 6 - Device layout
Basics 6 Device layout OK key NFC antenna Cover Microphone Front camera Camera status screen Multipurpose jack Memory card slot Battery slot Battery latch Front camera status light Menu key Indicator light Microphone Speaker Rear camera Rear camera status light
Page 7 - Keys
Basics 7 Tripod socket Power key Keys Key Function Power • Press and hold to turn the Samsung Gear 360 on or off. • Press to return to the previous screen. Menu • Press repeatedly to move to the menu you want. • Press and hold to access connection modes. OK • Press to record a video or take a photo,...
Page 9 - Camera status screen; Indicator icons
Basics 9 Camera status screen Access options, such as camera modes and connection modes, and view the Samsung Gear 360’s status via messages and indicator icons on the camera status screen. Camera status screen Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the camera status screen. Current shooting mode...
Page 11 - Memory card; Installing a memory card
Basics 11 Memory card Installing a memory card A memory card must be inserted to take photos or record videos. Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 200 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memo...
Page 12 - Removing the memory card
Basics 12 1 Open the cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the cover. 2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the Samsung Gear 360’s contacts. Memory card Memory card slot 3 Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place. 4 ...
Page 13 - Formatting the memory card; Formatting on the Samsung Gear 360
Basics 13 Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the Samsung Gear 360. Format the memory card on the Samsung Gear 360 or on the Samsung Gear 360 app. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in...
Page 14 - Battery; Inserting a battery
Basics 14 Battery Inserting a battery 1 Open the cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the cover. 2 Insert the battery with the battery’s gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the Samsung Gear 360’s contacts. Battery slot 3 Push the battery into the slot until it lo...
Page 15 - Charging the battery
Basics 15 Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the Gear. • Chargers are sold sepa...
Page 16 - Removing the battery
Basics 16 2 After fully charging, disconnect the Samsung Gear 360 from the charger. First unplug the charger from the Samsung Gear 360, and then unplug it from the electric socket. • To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the ...
Page 17 - Mounting the Samsung Gear 360 onto the
Basics 17 Mounting the Samsung Gear 360 onto the tripod Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.Insert the tripod into the Samsung Gear 360’s tripod socket and twist it until it is fixed to the Samsung Gear 360. 2 1 If the Samsung Gear 360 is not securely fixed, it may accidentally separate from the tr...
Page 18 - Turning the Samsung Gear 360 on and off; Connecting the Samsung Gear 360 to a mobile; Installing the Samsung Gear 360 app; Method 1: Installing the app using NFC tags
Basics 18 Turning the Samsung Gear 360 on and off Press and hold the Power key to turn on the Samsung Gear 360.To turn off the Samsung Gear 360, press and hold the Power key. • The Samsung Gear 360 turns off if the device is not used for a specified period. By using the Auto power off after option, ...
Page 19 - Method 2: Downloading the app from app stores
Basics 19 2 Touch the NFC antenna area of the Samsung Gear 360 to the mobile device’s NFC antenna area.The app installation guide screen will appear. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions on the mobile device to complete the installation. You can use this method without turning on the Samsung Gear 360...
Page 20 - Connecting to a mobile device via Bluetooth; Method 1: Pairing with a mobile device using NFC tags
Basics 20 Connecting to a mobile device via Bluetooth To control the Samsung Gear 360 from your mobile device, the Samsung Gear 360 must be paired with the mobile device. After the Samsung Gear 360 has paired with the mobile device, the Samsung Gear 360 will try to connect to the mobile device every...
Page 22 - Disconnecting or reconnecting the Samsung Gear 360; Connecting a new Samsung Gear 360; Notices for using Bluetooth
Basics 22 4 When the Bluetooth connection window appears, tap OK . The mobile device will search for devices to pair with. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.When your Samsung Gear 360 and mobile device are connected, the Bluetooth icon will appear on the camera status sc...
Page 24 - Using the Samsung Gear 360; Using the Samsung Gear 360’s menus; Accessing and selecting menus; When pressing the Menu key:; When pressing and holding the Menu key:
24 Using the Samsung Gear 360 Using the Samsung Gear 360’s menus Select and use menus that appear on the camera status screen by pressing the keys on the Samsung Gear 360. Accessing and selecting menus 1 Press, or press and hold, the Menu key. 2 Press the Menu key until the menu you want appears. 3 ...
Page 25 - Connecting to a mobile device remotely
Using the Samsung Gear 360 25 Connecting to a mobile device remotely When the Samsung Gear 360 and your mobile device are remotely connected via Wi-Fi Direct, you can record videos and take photos from the mobile device. You can also view the videos and images captured by the Samsung Gear 360 on the...
Page 26 - Notices for using Wi-Fi; Recording videos or taking photos; Introduction; Camera etiquette
Using the Samsung Gear 360 26 Notices for using Wi-Fi • Use your Samsung Gear 360 and the connected device within the specified connection range (5 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in. • Ensure that there are no obstacles between the Samsung Gear 360 and a ...
Page 27 - Tips for getting the best shots using the Samsung Gear 360; Using the mobile device
Using the Samsung Gear 360 27 Tips for getting the best shots using the Samsung Gear 360 • Place the subject at the centre of the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. • In dual lens mode, the border where two images are stitched together will be more natural when you position subjects more than 80 cm a...
Page 30 - Changing preview mode
Using the Samsung Gear 360 30 Changing preview mode In dual lens mode, you can preview images that will be taken with the front and rear cameras in different forms by changing preview mode.On the viewfinder, tap to change preview mode. • Dual view : Split the screen to display each of the front and ...
Page 31 - Taking photos
Using the Samsung Gear 360 31 Taking photos Take 360-degree photos in dual lens mode, or take 180-degree photos in single lens mode. Using the mobile device 1 Tap Samsung Gear 360 on the Apps screen of the mobile device. 2 Tap .The viewfinder will appear. 3 Tap MODE → Photo . 4 Point the camera at a...
Page 33 - Looping video; Selecting the recording cycle
Using the Samsung Gear 360 33 Looping video Record a video continuously by overwriting a set period of the previously recorded content and saving the new content. You can make the most of the memory card’s capacity. Selecting the recording cycle 1 Tap Samsung Gear 360 on the Apps screen of the mobil...
Page 35 - Configuring settings on your mobile device; Quick settings
Using the Samsung Gear 360 35 Configuring settings on your mobile device You can configure camera settings from the viewfinder of the connected mobile device. On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 → . Quick settings Camera settings Quick settings You can use the following opt...
Page 36 - Configuring camera settings; Configuring settings on the Samsung Gear 360
Using the Samsung Gear 360 36 Configuring camera settings Tap on the viewfinder. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • ISO sensitivity limit : Set a limit for the ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are for stationar...
Page 37 - Viewing videos or images; Viewing videos; Viewing videos from different angles
Using the Samsung Gear 360 37 Viewing videos or images Viewing videos View the recorded videos on the remotely connected mobile device. 1 Tap Samsung Gear 360 on the Apps screen of the mobile device. 2 Tap GEAR 360 and then select a video. • : Videos recorded by a single lens • : 360-degree videos r...
Page 38 - Using the motion feature; Changing view mode; Viewing photos; Viewing images from different angles
Using the Samsung Gear 360 38 Using the motion feature You can also view the video from different angles using the motion feature. During playback, tilt or lightly shake the device.To deactivate the motion feature, tap Motion view . Changing view mode During playback, tap 360° view , Dual view , or ...
Page 39 - Sharing videos or images
Using the Samsung Gear 360 39 Using the motion feature You can also view the image from different angles using the motion feature. While viewing the image, tilt or lightly shake the device.To deactivate the motion feature, tap Motion view . Changing view mode While viewing an image, tap 360° view , ...
Page 40 - Editing videos; Trimming videos; Capturing images from 360-degree videos; Viewing videos and images using the Gear VR; Installing and signing in to the Oculus app
Using the Samsung Gear 360 40 Editing videos Trimming videos Select a video from the list and tap Trim . Drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired points to set the duration of the video to be played, and then tap EXPORT . Recorded videos will be saved automatically on your mobile de...
Page 41 - Viewing 360-degree videos and photos on the Gear VR
Using the Samsung Gear 360 41 3 Follow the on-screen instructions on the mobile device to complete the installation. 4 When the sign-in screen appears, sign in to your Oculus account. • Refer to the Gear VR’s manual for more information about connecting the mobile device to the Gear VR and the insta...
Page 42 - Using Gear 360 ActionDirector; Entering the product key
Using the Samsung Gear 360 42 Using Gear 360 ActionDirector You can create 360-degree VR videos or action highlight videos using the videos and images captured by the Samsung Gear 360.On your computer, visit www.samsung.com to download the Gear 360 ActionDirector program. For more information, refer...
Page 43 - Transferring files to a computer; Connecting to the Google Street View app
Using the Samsung Gear 360 43 Transferring files to a computer You can transfer files from the Samsung Gear 360 to a computer using the Samsung Gear 360 as a removable disk for data transfer. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data los...
Page 44 - Updating the software; Updating the Samsung Gear 360
Using the Samsung Gear 360 44 Mobile device 3 Tap Street View on the Apps screen. 4 Tap → . The device will search for the Samsung Gear 360 via Wi-Fi and connect to it.When the devices are connected, the icon will appear at the bottom of the screen. Updating the software The Samsung Gear 360 and the...
Page 47 - Appendix; Troubleshooting; Your Samsung Gear 360 does not turn on; and the mobile device are disconnected
47 Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Samsung Gear 360. Your Samsung Gear 360 does not turn on When the battery is completely discharged, your Samsung Gear 360 will not turn on. Charge the...
Page 49 - Data stored in the Samsung Gear 360 has been lost
Appendix 49 Data stored in the Samsung Gear 360 has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the Samsung Gear 360. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the Samsung Gear 360. A small gap app...
