Samsung Galaxy Gear S User Manual

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

Table of Contents

Read Me First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance. . . . . . . . . 3

About the Gear S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 5
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 5
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 6
Device Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 6
Using the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 7
Charging the Gear S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 9
Replacing the Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 14
Turning the Gear S On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 16
Connecting the Gear S to a Smartphone . . . . . .	. 16
Using the Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 20
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 20
Basic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 24

Home Screen Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 26
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 28
Moments Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 30
Clock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 31
Customizing Your Gear S Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 32
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 33
Setting a Privacy Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 37
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 37
Motions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 40
Power Saving Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 41
Transferring Files Between the Gear S and a
Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 42
Upgrading the Gear S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 43
Connection Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 44
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 44
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 45

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Mobile Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 48
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 49
Remote Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 50
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 51
Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 51
Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 58
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 59
Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 62
S Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 63
Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 79
S Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 79
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 81
Find My Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 82
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 83
Music Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 84
Milk Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 86
Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 86
News Briefing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 87
Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 88
Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 89

Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 90
Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 91
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 93
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 93
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 94
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 98
Do not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 98
Double Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 98
Privacy Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 98
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 99
Motions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 100
Language & Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 100
Power Saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 102
Reset Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 103
Gear Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 103
Samsung Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 104

Samsung Gear App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Edit the Gear Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Transfer Files to Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Apps and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Find My Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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Read Me First

Please read this manual before using the Gear S to ensure safe and proper use.

•Descriptionssettings. are based on the Gear S default

•Some content may differ, depending on the region, service provider, or device’s software.

•Content that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

•Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung.

•Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.

Attempting to customize the operating system may cause the Gear S or apps to work improperly.

•Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this Gear S are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media.

•You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and downloading, auto-syncing, or using location

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services depending on your data plan. For large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.

•Default apps that come with the Gear S are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the Gear S, contact a Samsung Service Center. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.

•Modifying the Gear S operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in Gear S malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung license agreement and will void your warranty.

Instructional Icons

Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others.

Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment.

Note: Essential information for using the device.

Tip: Additional information you may find useful.

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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 waterand dust-resistant performance of the device.

•Do not immerse the device in water deeper than 1 m and keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes.

•Do not expose the device to water moving with force, such as water running from a tap, ocean waves, or waterfalls.

•If the device or your hands are wet, dry them thoroughly before handling the device.

•If the device is exposed to freshwater, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the device is exposed to any liquid other than freshwater, rinse the device with freshwater

immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in freshwater and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.

•If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the water-and dust-resistant features of the device may be damaged.

•If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or the speaker is wet, sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Ensure that the microphone or the speaker is clean and dry by wiping it with a dry cloth.

•The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in other liquids.

•Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and shown to be water-and dust-resistant in certain circumstances

(meets requirements of classification IP67 as described by the international standard

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IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15 - 35°C, 86 - 106 kPa, 1 meter, for 30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation.

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Getting Started

About the Gear S

Your Gear S connects to your smartphone, to allow you to check notifications, answer or make calls, view and send messages, and more.

After you pair the Gear S with your smartphone, you can use it in Gear Only mode to make calls, and send and receive messages, even if Gear S is outside Bluetooth range of the smartphone.

For more information about Gear S connection modes, see “Connections”.

Package Contents

Check the product box for the following items:

•Gear S

•Charging dock and cable

•Quick start guide

The items supplied with the Gear S and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.

The supplied items are designed only for this Gear S and may not be compatible with other devices.

Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Optional Accessories

•You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the Gear S before purchase.

•Some accessories, such as docking devices, may not have the same waterand dustresistance certification.

•Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

•Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.

Device Layout

Proximity sensor

UV Sensor Power/Home key

Speaker

Heart rate senso

Charging

terminal

Microphone

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Feature	Function	Using the SIM Card
Power/Home Key	• Press and hold to turn the	Installing the SIM Card
	Gear S on or off.

	• Press to move to the Clock		Insert the SIM card provided by the mobile
			telephone service provider.
		screen.
			1. Using the SIM ejector tool, remove the SIM
	•	Press to turn on the screen.
			card cover.
	• Press and hold to restart the		SIM ejector tool
		Gear S.
Proximity Sensor	•	Detects when the Gear S is
		near other items.
Speaker	•	Plays sounds.
Heart rate sensor	•	Measures your heart rate, for
		use with apps like S Health on
		the smartphone.
Charging terminal	•	Connects to the terminal on
		the charging dock, to charge
		the battery.
Microphone	•	Picks up sounds.

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2.Insert the SIM card on the inside of the SIM card cover with the gold-colored contacts facing outwards.

3.Place the SIM card cover on the Gear S and press the cover to close it.

Caution: Ensure that the SIM card cover is closed tightly to prevent water and dust entering the device. Open or loose the cover may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage.

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Removing the SIM Card

1.Using the SIM ejector tool, remove the SIM card cover.

2.Pull out the SIM card.

Charging the Gear S

Charging dock with battery

USB port

LED indicator

Charging terminals

Feature	Function
Charging	Connects to the terminal on the
terminal	Gear S to charge the battery.
USB port	Connect a USB cable, to charge the
	battery, or to sync information.
LED indicator	Lights to indicate device status.

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About the Charging Dock

Use the charging dock to charge the battery in your Gear S. The charging dock also contains a battery. Take care not to lose the dock.

•To charge the Gear S, connect it to the charging dock.

•The charging dock can be used as a backup battery. Simply connect it to your Gear S (no cable needed).

•The charging dock automatically charges while the Gear S is charging, or can be charged independently without the Gear S.

About the Battery

•Battery operating time is affected by device usage patterns and the condition of the battery.

•Battery life can be reduced when multiple apps or features are running simultaneously.

Note: During charging, the

Gear S may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the Gear S lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. If the Gear S is not charging properly, contact a Samsung Service Center.

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Charging the Battery

Before using your Gear S for the first time, charge the battery. You can charge the Gear S by connecting it to the charging dock and plugging the USB charger into an outlet, or by connecting it to a computer with an optional USB cable (not included).

If the battery is completely depleted, you won’t be able to turn the Gear S on immediately. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the Gear S.

Using Gear S during charging may cause the battery to charge more slowly.

Caution: Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause damage. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the Gear S. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

1.Connect the Gear S to the Charging dock with the charging terminals facing each other.

Charging dock with battery

Charging terminals

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2.Connect the USB charger to the USB port on the charging dock, and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet.

3.After charging, disconnect the Gear S from the Charging dock and unplug the USB charger from the electrical outlet.

Note: To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug it from the electrical outlet when not in use to avoid wasting power.

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Checking the Battery Level

When you connect the Gear S to the charging dock, the LED indicator shows the battery level.

Battery level	Indicator color
100--80%	Blue
80--20%	Green
20--5%	Red
5--0%	Red blinking

Note: If the charging dock LED indicator flashes yellow, there is a problem with charging. Contact a Samsung Service Center for support.

Wearing the Gear S

1. Release the buckle.

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2.Open the clasp and place the strap around your wrist. Adjust the length of the the strap by moving the clasp, and then secure it with the pin and press the buckle to close it.

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Pin

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Replacing the Strap

Detach the strap from the Gear S to replace it with a new one.

1.Hold the Gear S and pull the strap upwards to detach it.

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2.Insert one end of the Gear S into the mounting hole of a new strap. Then, insert the other end of the Gear S into the hole and pull the strap up at the same time.

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3.Ensure that the Gear S is sitting securely in the mounting hole and that it is properly aligned with the strap.

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Turning the Gear S On or Off

Power/Home key

To turn the Gear S on:

► Press and hold the Power/Home key.

To turn the Gear S off:

►Press and hold the Power/Home key, and then tap Power off.

Connecting the Gear S to a Smartphone

Connection Modes

There are several ways your Gear S can connect to a smartphone. The Gear S functionality depends on the connection mode.

When you configure Gear S connection settings, they affect the way your Gear S works with the connected smartphone.

Connected via Bluetooth

In Bluetooth connection mode, the Gear S is paired with the smartphone via Bluetooth.

While in Bluetooth connection mode, the

Gear S can receive notifications and calls from the connected smartphone, and you can use all of the Gear S and Samsung Gear app functions.

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You will not receive calls or SMS messages to the Gear S number until you have set the Mobile Data setting to Always On.

Connected Remotely

When connected remotely, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, but is still connected to the smartphone via the mobile network.

While connected remotely, the Gear S can receive notifications and calls from the smartphone, calls and SMS messages to the Gear S phone number, and have limited access to Samsung Gear app functions. Calls which are placed will be dialed from the Gear phone number.

Gear Only

In Gear Only mode, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone, and is operating as an independent device.

While in Gear Only mode, the Gear S will only send and receive SMS messages and calls to the Gear S phone number, and will have no access to Samsung Gear app functions.

Pairing Your Gear S to a Smartphone

The first time you turn on the Gear S, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the Samsung Gear app on your smartphone. Then, pair the Gear S with the smartphone via Bluetooth to establish a connection between the devices.

If you want to connect the Gear S to a different smartphone, you will need to reset the

Gear S, to remove all data from the memory. Refer to Reset Gear for more information.

Note: Connection methods and screens may vary depending on the type of smartphone and the software version.

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1.On Smartphone: Download the Samsung Gear app from Galaxy Apps.

2.On Smartphone: Make sure Bluetooth is on, and then select the Gear S from the list of scanned devices. Tap OK when the Bluetooth pairing request window appears.

3.On Gear S: When the Bluetooth pairing request appears, tap OK.

4.On Smartphone: Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the set-up.

When the devices are connected, the Gear S displays the Clock screen and a tutorial, and the Samsung Gear Manager app launches on the smartphone.

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Signing in to Your Samsung Account

During the pairing process, the smartphone will prompt you to sign in to your Samsung account. Signing in to your Samsung account allows the Gear S and the smartphone to remain connected remotely when they are not connected via Bluetooth.

The remote connection allows the Gear S to receive notifications and calls from your smartphone, even when they are not within Bluetooth range.

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Basics

Using the Touchscreen

Caution: To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

Tap

To open an app, to select a menu item, or to press an on-screen button, tap it with a finger.

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Touch and Hold

Touch and hold to access available options.

Touch and Hold with Two Fingers

Touch and hold with two fingers to open a list of recently-used apps.

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Double-tap

When viewing a picture, SMS message, or email, double-tap to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.

Double-tap With Two Fingers

To check Gear S status, including Bluetooth, the connection to the smartphone, sound mode, mobile network status, and remaining battery power, double-tap anywhere on the screen with two fingers. You can also adjust the volume and the brightness of the display.

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Swipe

Use your finger to swipe from the top, bottom, left or right edges of the screen to perform actions.

When using an app, swipe left or right to perform an action, such as scrolling through pictures in Gallery, or moving to a new song in Music Player.

Swipe down from the top of the screen to return to the previous screen.

Drag

To move an app on the Apps screen, touch and hold it and drag it to a new position.

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Spread and Pinch

When viewing a picture, SMS message, or email, spread two fingers apart to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out.

Basic Controls

Turning the Screen On or Off

To turn the screen on:

►Press the Power/Home key. The Gear S will display the Clock screen.

Tip: The screen turns off if the Gear S is not used for a period of time. You can specify the screen timeout period in the Gear Settings.

To turn the screen off:

► Press the Power/Home key.

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Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

You can adjust the display’s brightness on the Gear S to suit the environment.

►On the Clock screen, drag the screen upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to display the Apps screen, and then tap Settings >

Display > Brightness.

Adjusting the Volume

Adjust the volume of sound that Gear S plays.

►On the Clock screen, drag the screen upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to display the Apps screen, and then tap Settings >

Sound > Volume.

Caution: Do not hold the Gear S speaker close to your ear. Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage.

Switching the Sound Mode

You can quickly switch between modes, to control whether your Gear S plays sounds or vibrations.

To switch to sound mode:

•Press and hold the Power/Home key, and then tap Sound or Vibration.

•On the Clock screen, drag the screen upwards from the bottom edge of the screen, and then tap Settings > Sound > Sound mode > Vibrate or Mute.

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Home Screen Layout

Moments Bar

Notifications								Widgets

Apps Screen

The Home screen has multiple panels. Swipe to the left or right to view notifications or widgets, or swipe from the top to display the Moments bar, and from the bottom to display the Apps screen.

Panel	Widget or feature
Notifications	View events, such as missed calls
	or new messages, received on the
	Gear S and on the smartphone.
Moments Bar	View current status. For more
	information, see “Moments Bar”.
Clock (Home)	View the time, plus other info,
	depending on the clock style.
Apps Screen	Launch apps.
Widgets	Music Player, S Health, and News
	briefing Widgets available by default,
	or you can Add widgets.

Note: Default panel configuration may vary, depending on the device software.

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