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Applications 44 Music Player 47 Health management apps 48 24-hour Log 49 Exercise 51 Steps 52 Floors 53 Heart Rate 56 Together 57 Water 58 Caffeine 59 Find My Phone 60 Timer 61 Stopwatch Settings 62 Introduction 63 Display 64 Vibration 64 Device 65 Connections viii
Applications 44 Music Player 47 Health management apps 48 24-hour Log 49 Exercise 51 Steps 52 Floors 53 Heart Rate 56 Together 57 Water 58 Caffeine 59 Find My Phone 60 Timer 61 Stopwatch Settings 62 Introduction 63 Display 64 Vibration 64 Device 65 Connections viii
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69 Screen lock 69 Power saving 71 Profile 71 Health nudges 72 Gear info Samsung Gear App 73 Introduction 75 Watch faces 76 Notifications 77 Apps layout 78 Send Music to Gear 79 Settings 84 Find My Gear 86 Galaxy Apps ix
69 Screen lock 69 Power saving 71 Profile 71 Health nudges 72 Gear info Samsung Gear App 73 Introduction 75 Watch faces 76 Notifications 77 Apps layout 78 Send Music to Gear 79 Settings 84 Find My Gear 86 Galaxy Apps ix
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...device's software. • Content (high quality content) that it is used in. • Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung. • Samsung is an infringement of copyright laws. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the Gear or... apps to the content may differ from your device depending on the device's...
...device's software. • Content (high quality content) that it is used in. • Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung. • Samsung is an infringement of copyright laws. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the Gear or... apps to the content may differ from your device depending on the device's...
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...and may not work as described in Gear malfunctions and data corruption or loss. Basics • Default apps that come with the Gear, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers. • Modifying the Gear's operating system or installing software from unofficial sources may... result in this manual depending on the make and model of the smartphone you have questions about an app provided with the Gear are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty. • Some functions may no longer be supported without prior ...
...and may not work as described in Gear malfunctions and data corruption or loss. Basics • Default apps that come with the Gear, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers. • Modifying the Gear's operating system or installing software from unofficial sources may... result in this manual depending on the make and model of the smartphone you have questions about an app provided with the Gear are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty. • Some functions may no longer be supported without prior ...
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Basics Keys Key Home Back Function • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. • Press to turn on the screen. • Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to restart the device. • Press to open the Apps screen when you are on the Watch screen. • Press to open the Watch screen when you are on any other screen. • Press to return to the previous screen. 7
Basics Keys Key Home Back Function • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. • Press to turn on the screen. • Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to restart the device. • Press to open the Apps screen when you are on the Watch screen. • Press to open the Watch screen when you are on any other screen. • Press to return to the previous screen. 7
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Basics Reduce the battery consumption Your device provides various options to help you conserve battery power. • When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by covering the screen with your palm. • Activate power saving mode. • Deactivate the Bluetooth® feature when not in use. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use. • Decrease the screen brightness. • Deactivate the watch always on feature. • Customize the notification settings in the Samsung Gear app on the connected smartphone. 11
Basics Reduce the battery consumption Your device provides various options to help you conserve battery power. • When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by covering the screen with your palm. • Activate power saving mode. • Deactivate the Bluetooth® feature when not in use. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use. • Decrease the screen brightness. • Deactivate the watch always on feature. • Customize the notification settings in the Samsung Gear app on the connected smartphone. 11
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... damaged USB cable. 12 Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before restarting the charging process, or call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) to the touch during a data transfer, always use these apps after being charged with sweat, liquids, or dust. • If the battery is not charging properly, take longer. •...
... damaged USB cable. 12 Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before restarting the charging process, or call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) to the touch during a data transfer, always use these apps after being charged with sweat, liquids, or dust. • If the battery is not charging properly, take longer. •...
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Follow the prompts to turn on the device. • When you turn off the device, press and hold the Home key, and then tap Power off : X To turn on your smartphone. Basics Turn the Gear on and off To turn the Gear on: X Press and hold the Home key for a few seconds to download and install the Samsung Gear app on the device for the first time or reset it, a pop-up window displays. To turn the Gear off . 17
Follow the prompts to turn on the device. • When you turn off the device, press and hold the Home key, and then tap Power off : X To turn on your smartphone. Basics Turn the Gear on and off To turn the Gear on: X Press and hold the Home key for a few seconds to download and install the Samsung Gear app on the device for the first time or reset it, a pop-up window displays. To turn the Gear off . 17
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... the Gear to a Smartphone You should connect your device to your device to a smartphone, install the Samsung Gear app on the smartphone. For non-Samsung devices, download the Samsung Gear app from the device list if prompted. 4 When the Bluetooth pairing request window displays, confirm the passkeys displayed... to complete the connection. 18 Some features may not be available. To connect your smartphone before using the device. Launch Galaxy Apps or visit apps.samsung.com/Gear from your device and smartphone match, and then tap OK. 5 Follow the prompts to Gear, and select the Gear...
... the Gear to a Smartphone You should connect your device to your device to a smartphone, install the Samsung Gear app on the smartphone. For non-Samsung devices, download the Samsung Gear app from the device list if prompted. 4 When the Bluetooth pairing request window displays, confirm the passkeys displayed... to complete the connection. 18 Some features may not be available. To connect your smartphone before using the device. Launch Galaxy Apps or visit apps.samsung.com/Gear from your device and smartphone match, and then tap OK. 5 Follow the prompts to Gear, and select the Gear...
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...When the devices are connected, a tutorial displays on your Gear device's support page to view a list of compatible smartphones. 19 Visit samsung.com and search for your region, service provider, and device manufacturer. Follow the prompts to learn the basic controls. • Connection methods... and screenshots may vary depending on your device and software version. • You cannot install the Samsung Gear app on smartphones that your smartphone is compatible with the Gear Fit2. • Supported smartphones and features may vary depending on the Gear's screen.
...When the devices are connected, a tutorial displays on your Gear device's support page to view a list of compatible smartphones. 19 Visit samsung.com and search for your region, service provider, and device manufacturer. Follow the prompts to learn the basic controls. • Connection methods... and screenshots may vary depending on your device and software version. • You cannot install the Samsung Gear app on smartphones that your smartphone is compatible with the Gear Fit2. • Supported smartphones and features may vary depending on the Gear's screen.
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Refer to "Disconnect the Gear" on your smartphone. • On your smartphone, open the Apps screen and tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Back up and restore > Back up your device's data on page 74 for more information. 3 Connect your device and smartphone. A new Gear device ...
Refer to "Disconnect the Gear" on your smartphone. • On your smartphone, open the Apps screen and tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Back up and restore > Back up your device's data on page 74 for more information. 3 Connect your device and smartphone. A new Gear device ...
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This feature is not available. Basics Remote connection You can still receive notifications from your smartphone using Bluetooth for the first time. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. 2 Tap Settings > Gear connection. 3 Tap Remote connection. 22 With this connection, you can remotely connect the device to your smartphone when a Bluetooth connection is automatically activated when you connect to your smartphone.
This feature is not available. Basics Remote connection You can still receive notifications from your smartphone using Bluetooth for the first time. 1 On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear. 2 Tap Settings > Gear connection. 3 Tap Remote connection. 22 With this connection, you can remotely connect the device to your smartphone when a Bluetooth connection is automatically activated when you connect to your smartphone.
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Basics Touchscreen Tap To open an app, to select a menu item, or to press an on-screen button, tap it with your finger. 24
Basics Touchscreen Tap To open an app, to select a menu item, or to press an on-screen button, tap it with your finger. 24
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Basics Navigate the screen Switch between the Watch and Apps screens 1 On the Watch screen, press the Home key to open the Apps screen. 2 When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Back key to return to the Watch screen. 28
Basics Navigate the screen Switch between the Watch and Apps screens 1 On the Watch screen, press the Home key to open the Apps screen. 2 When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Back key to return to the Watch screen. 28
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When you want to block. 2 Swipe upwards on the screen and tap Block app. • The Gear will no longer receive notifications from specific apps on your Gear, block notifications using your smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Notifications > Manage notifications. 32 Basics Block notifications 1 Tap the notification you have not received any notifications on the Gear. On your smartphone. You can block notifications from the app.
When you want to block. 2 Swipe upwards on the screen and tap Block app. • The Gear will no longer receive notifications from specific apps on your Gear, block notifications using your smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Notifications > Manage notifications. 32 Basics Block notifications 1 Tap the notification you have not received any notifications on the Gear. On your smartphone. You can block notifications from the app.
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Basics Widgets You can use the following widgets by default. 24-hour log Exercise Steps Floors Heart rate Add widget 34 You can add widgets to provide information and convenient access. Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to the Home screen.
Basics Widgets You can use the following widgets by default. 24-hour log Exercise Steps Floors Heart rate Add widget 34 You can add widgets to provide information and convenient access. Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to the Home screen.
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X On the Watch screen, press the Home button to go to open the app. Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for more information. 39 Open apps On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to the Apps screen. Refer to "Uninstall apps" on your device and smartphone must be connected. To use this feature, your smartphone. Uninstall apps You can purchase and download apps specially designed for the Gear. Install apps You can only uninstall the downloaded Gear apps on page 77 for all apps.
X On the Watch screen, press the Home button to go to open the app. Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for more information. 39 Open apps On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to the Apps screen. Refer to "Uninstall apps" on your device and smartphone must be connected. To use this feature, your smartphone. Uninstall apps You can purchase and download apps specially designed for the Gear. Install apps You can only uninstall the downloaded Gear apps on page 77 for all apps.
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Basics Set the screen lock Set a screen lock code Prevent others from accessing your device when you set the screen lock feature, the device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it . Unlock the Gear X Turn on the screen and enter the unlock code. 40 If you are not wearing it . PIN X On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Screen lock > Screen lock type > PIN. • A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter four numbers, and then enter the PIN again to verify it.
Basics Set the screen lock Set a screen lock code Prevent others from accessing your device when you set the screen lock feature, the device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it . Unlock the Gear X Turn on the screen and enter the unlock code. 40 If you are not wearing it . PIN X On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Screen lock > Screen lock type > PIN. • A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter four numbers, and then enter the PIN again to verify it.
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Basics Update the Gear The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. 1 Tap Samsung Gear on your smartphone. To automatically check for available updates, tap Auto check for updates to install the latest software on the Apps screen of the smartphone. 2 Tap Settings. 3 Tap About Gear > Update Gear software. 4 Tap Update now, and follow the prompts to activate it. 43
Basics Update the Gear The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. 1 Tap Samsung Gear on your smartphone. To automatically check for available updates, tap Auto check for updates to install the latest software on the Apps screen of the smartphone. 2 Tap Settings. 3 Tap About Gear > Update Gear software. 4 Tap Update now, and follow the prompts to activate it. 43
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Applications Music Player Listen to fast-forward Adjust the volume Pause and resume playback Skip to the previous file Tap and hold to rewind 44 Access additional options Skip to the next file Tap and hold to music saved on the Gear and on the Apps screen. X Tap Music Player on the smartphone.
Applications Music Player Listen to fast-forward Adjust the volume Pause and resume playback Skip to the previous file Tap and hold to rewind 44 Access additional options Skip to the next file Tap and hold to music saved on the Gear and on the Apps screen. X Tap Music Player on the smartphone.