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Settings 103 Introduction 103 Display 104 Sound 106 Device 107 Call 108 Messages 109 Connections 115 Screen lock 116 Accessibility 117 Input 119 Power saving 120 Gear info Samsung Gear App 121 Introduction 123 Watch faces 124 Notifications 125 Manage apps 126 Send media viii
Settings 103 Introduction 103 Display 104 Sound 106 Device 107 Call 108 Messages 109 Connections 115 Screen lock 116 Accessibility 117 Input 119 Power saving 120 Gear info Samsung Gear App 121 Introduction 123 Watch faces 124 Notifications 125 Manage apps 126 Send media viii
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... your device. Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields. 4 Make sure the Gear's microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it while charging. Do not allow children or animals to the previous screen. Basics Buttons Button... or off. • Press to turn on the screen. • Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to restart the Gear. • 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. •...
... your device. Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields. 4 Make sure the Gear's microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it while charging. Do not allow children or animals to the previous screen. Basics Buttons Button... or off. • Press to turn on the screen. • Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to restart the Gear. • 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. •...
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... various options that help you conserve battery power. • When you are not using the Gear, switch to sleep mode by covering the screen with your palm. • Activate power saving mode. • Close unnecessary apps. • Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when... brightness. • Deactivate the watch always on feature. • Deactivate the voice wake-up feature in S Voice™. • Customize the notification settings in the Samsung Gear app on the connected smartphone. 9
... various options that help you conserve battery power. • When you are not using the Gear, switch to sleep mode by covering the screen with your palm. • Activate power saving mode. • Close unnecessary apps. • Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when... brightness. • Deactivate the watch always on feature. • Deactivate the voice wake-up feature in S Voice™. • Customize the notification settings in the Samsung Gear app on the connected smartphone. 9
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... minutes before restarting the charging process, or call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) to receive technical support. • If the Gear is not charging properly, take longer. • The Gear can be turned on the Gear. • If you use these apps after being charged with sweat, liquids, or dust. •...; If the battery is completely discharged, the Gear cannot be found. • While charging, the Gear may heat up. If the battery feels hot to the touch during a data transfer, always use multiple apps at once, the battery will drain quickly. Basics Battery charging ...
... minutes before restarting the charging process, or call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) to receive technical support. • If the Gear is not charging properly, take longer. • The Gear can be turned on the Gear. • If you use these apps after being charged with sweat, liquids, or dust. •...; If the battery is completely discharged, the Gear cannot be found. • While charging, the Gear may heat up. If the battery feels hot to the touch during a data transfer, always use multiple apps at once, the battery will drain quickly. Basics Battery charging ...
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Follow the prompts to turn on the Gear for the first time or reset it, a pop-up window displays. Basics Turning the Gear on and off 1 Press and hold thePower button, and then tap Power off the Gear, press and hold thePower button for a few seconds to download and install the Samsung Gear app on your smartphone. 2 To turn on the Gear. • When you turn off . 18
Follow the prompts to turn on the Gear for the first time or reset it, a pop-up window displays. Basics Turning the Gear on and off 1 Press and hold thePower button, and then tap Power off the Gear, press and hold thePower button for a few seconds to download and install the Samsung Gear app on your smartphone. 2 To turn on the Gear. • When you turn off . 18
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...then tap OK. 5 Follow the prompts to complete the connection. 19 For non-Samsung devices, download the Samsung Gear app from your Gear to the latest version. 3 Tap CONNECT TO GEAR. 4 When the Bluetooth pairing request window displays, confirm the passkeys displayed on the... Galaxy Apps or visit apps.samsung.com/gear from the Google Play store. Compatible with Android 4.4 and later with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. 1 Turn on the Gear. 2 On the smartphone Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear. • If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to a smartphone, install the Samsung Gear app on ...
...then tap OK. 5 Follow the prompts to complete the connection. 19 For non-Samsung devices, download the Samsung Gear app from your Gear to the latest version. 3 Tap CONNECT TO GEAR. 4 When the Bluetooth pairing request window displays, confirm the passkeys displayed on the... Galaxy Apps or visit apps.samsung.com/gear from the Google Play store. Compatible with Android 4.4 and later with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. 1 Turn on the Gear. 2 On the smartphone Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear. • If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to a smartphone, install the Samsung Gear app on ...
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... software version. • You cannot install the Samsung Gear app on your Gear device's support page to learn the Gear's basic controls. • Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on smartphones that your smartphone is compatible with a Gear. • Supported smartphones and features may vary depending on the Gear's screen. Basics When the devices are connected...
... software version. • You cannot install the Samsung Gear app on your Gear device's support page to learn the Gear's basic controls. • Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on smartphones that your smartphone is compatible with a Gear. • Supported smartphones and features may vary depending on the Gear's screen. Basics When the devices are connected...
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... When you back up any important data stored on your Gear. 1 Back up your Gear's data on page 122 for more information. 3 Connect your Gear and smartphone. Refer to "Disconnecting the Gear" on your smartphone. • On your smartphone, open the Apps screen and tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Back up and restore > Back up data. 2 End the...
... When you back up any important data stored on your Gear. 1 Back up your Gear's data on page 122 for more information. 3 Connect your Gear and smartphone. Refer to "Disconnecting the Gear" on your smartphone. • On your smartphone, open the Apps screen and tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Back up and restore > Back up data. 2 End the...
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... your smartphone when a Bluetooth connection is automatically activated when you can still receive notifications from your smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Connection, and then tap the Use Remote connection switch. Turning the screen on and off • To turn on the screen, rotate the bezel, ... the Back button. • To turn off the screen, cover it with your smartphone using a gesture. 23 Also, the screen will turn off if the Gear is not used for the first time.
... your smartphone when a Bluetooth connection is automatically activated when you can still receive notifications from your smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > Connection, and then tap the Use Remote connection switch. Turning the screen on and off • To turn on the screen, rotate the bezel, ... the Back button. • To turn off the screen, cover it with your smartphone using a gesture. 23 Also, the screen will turn off if the Gear is not used for the first time.
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...the screen, which are outside of the touch input area. For more information, please refer to the "Samsung Limited Warranty" on the touch-screen may not recognize touch inputs close to open an app, select a menu item, press a displayed button, or enter a character using the keyboard. Using ...excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on page v. 27 Basics Touchscreen The Gear may damage the tempered glass surface and void the ...
...the screen, which are outside of the touch input area. For more information, please refer to the "Samsung Limited Warranty" on the touch-screen may not recognize touch inputs close to open an app, select a menu item, press a displayed button, or enter a character using the keyboard. Using ...excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on page v. 27 Basics Touchscreen The Gear may damage the tempered glass surface and void the ...
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Basics Navigating the screen Switching between the Watch and Apps screen 1 On the Watch screen, press the Home button to open the Apps screen. 2 When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home button to return to the Watch screen. 31
Basics Navigating the screen Switching between the Watch and Apps screen 1 On the Watch screen, press the Home button to open the Apps screen. 2 When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home button to return to the Watch screen. 31
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Deleting notifications Delete a notification by swiping upward from other notifications received from the same app. 2 Rotate the bezel left to view notifications received from the bottom edge of the panel. • You can view other apps. Basics Viewing other notifications 1 Tap the number at the bottom of the screen while viewing a notification. 35
Deleting notifications Delete a notification by swiping upward from other notifications received from the same app. 2 Rotate the bezel left to view notifications received from the bottom edge of the panel. • You can view other apps. Basics Viewing other notifications 1 Tap the number at the bottom of the screen while viewing a notification. 35
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Basics Blocking notifications 1 Select a notification from the app you have not received any notifications on the Gear. On your smartphone. When you want to block. 2 Tap the notification to view the details. 3 Tap More options, rotate the bezel to Block app and tap Block app. • The Gear no longer receives notifications from specific apps on your Gear, block notifications using your smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Notifications > Manage notifications. 36 You can block notifications from the app.
Basics Blocking notifications 1 Select a notification from the app you have not received any notifications on the Gear. On your smartphone. When you want to block. 2 Tap the notification to view the details. 3 Tap More options, rotate the bezel to Block app and tap Block app. • The Gear no longer receives notifications from specific apps on your Gear, block notifications using your smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Notifications > Manage notifications. 36 You can block notifications from the app.
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You can also customize the watch face on your smartphone. X On the smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Watch faces. 38 Basics Changing the watch face X Press and hold the Watch screen, then rotate the bezel to select a watch face. • You can also change the Gear's watch by tapping STYLIZE.
You can also customize the watch face on your smartphone. X On the smartphone, open the Apps screen, tap Samsung Gear > Watch faces. 38 Basics Changing the watch face X Press and hold the Watch screen, then rotate the bezel to select a watch face. • You can also change the Gear's watch by tapping STYLIZE.
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Basics Quick access panel View and manage shortcuts to the Apps screen and other apps. 39
Basics Quick access panel View and manage shortcuts to the Apps screen and other apps. 39
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Basics Managing the quick access panel You can create up to four shortcuts to add a shortcut. 40 X Press and hold anywhere on the screen, and tap EDIT. • Tap Delete to delete a shortcut. • Tap Add to your most frequently used apps.
Basics Managing the quick access panel You can create up to four shortcuts to add a shortcut. 40 X Press and hold anywhere on the screen, and tap EDIT. • Tap Delete to delete a shortcut. • Tap Add to your most frequently used apps.
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Basics Widgets You can use the following widgets by default. You can add widgets to provide information and convenient access. Step tracker Schedule Weather Music Player Heart rate tracker 24-hour activity tracker 41 Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to the Home screen.
Basics Widgets You can use the following widgets by default. You can add widgets to provide information and convenient access. Step tracker Schedule Weather Music Player Heart rate tracker 24-hour activity tracker 41 Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to the Home screen.
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You can also tap Apps screen or swipe the screen to the Apps screen. 2 To view other panels, rotate the bezel. Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps. 1 On the Watch screen, press the Home button to go to the left or right. 47
You can also tap Apps screen or swipe the screen to the Apps screen. 2 To view other panels, rotate the bezel. Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps. 1 On the Watch screen, press the Home button to go to the left or right. 47
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X To open the app. Closing apps 1 On the Apps screen, tap Recent apps. 2 Rotate the bezel to highlight the app you want to close all running apps. 48 Basics Opening apps On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to close , and tap the X. 3 Tap CLOSE ALL to open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap Recent apps on the Apps screen and select the recent app window.
X To open the app. Closing apps 1 On the Apps screen, tap Recent apps. 2 Rotate the bezel to highlight the app you want to close all running apps. 48 Basics Opening apps On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to close , and tap the X. 3 Tap CLOSE ALL to open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap Recent apps on the Apps screen and select the recent app window.
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... hold the screen, press and hold an app and then drag it to the desired location. • You can only uninstall the downloaded Gear apps on your smartphone. Uninstalling apps You can also arrange the Gear's apps on page 125 in the Samsung Gear app for the Gear. Refer to "Uninstalling apps" on your Gear and smartphone must be connected. From the...
... hold the screen, press and hold an app and then drag it to the desired location. • You can only uninstall the downloaded Gear apps on your smartphone. Uninstalling apps You can also arrange the Gear's apps on page 125 in the Samsung Gear app for the Gear. Refer to "Uninstalling apps" on your Gear and smartphone must be connected. From the...