Samsung Gear 360 Instruction Manual
User Manual
SM-C200
English. 05/2016. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com
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 card
14 Battery
17 Mounting the Samsung Gear 360 onto
the tripod
18 Turning the Samsung Gear 360 on and
off
18 Connecting the Samsung Gear 360 to
a mobile device
43 Connecting to the Google Street View
app
44 Updating the software
45 Settings
Appendix
47 Troubleshooting
Using the Samsung Gear
360
24 Using the Samsung Gear 360’s menus
25 Connecting to a mobile device
remotely
26 Recording videos or taking photos
37 Viewing videos or images
42 Using Gear 360 ActionDirector
43 Transferring files to a computer
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Basics
Read me first
Please read this manual before using this device to ensure safe and proper use.
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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 device information, the user manual, and more.
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Before using other devices, make sure they are compatible with the Samsung Gear 360.
Visit www.samsung.com to see a list of compatible mobile devices.
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This product includes certain free/ open source software. To see the instructions for
viewing the open source license, go to the Samsung website (opensource.samsung.com).
Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information
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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 capture
high-quality videos and photos and you can easily edit or share the content. If you use a Gear
VR, you can fully immerse yourself in the 360-degree content.
When you connect the Samsung Gear 360 to your mobile device via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct,
you can capture videos and photos remotely from the mobile device. You can also view or
edit the videos and photos on the connected mobile device.
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Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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Samsung Gear 360
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Battery
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Tripod
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Quick start guide
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The items supplied with the Samsung Gear 360 and any available accessories may
vary depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this Samsung Gear 360 and may not be
compatible with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the Samsung Gear 360 before purchase.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause
the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
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Camera status screen
Device layout
Front camera
Microphone
Memory card slot
OK key
NFC antenna
Cover
Battery slot
Multipurpose jack
Rear camera status
light
Rear camera
Speaker
Battery latch
Menu key
Front camera status
light
Microphone
Indicator light
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Keys
Key Function
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Press and hold to turn the Samsung Gear 360 on or off.
Power
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Press to return to the previous screen.
Power key
Tripod socket
Menu
OK
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Press repeatedly to move to the menu you want.
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Press and hold to access connection modes.
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Press to record a video or take a photo, or select the option
you want.
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Indicator light
The indicator light informs you of your Samsung Gear 360’s status.
Indicator light
Colour Status
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Power on
Flashes blue three times
Flashes red three times
Flashes red
Continuously on red
Continuously on green
→
Red
Continuously on blue
Flashes blue
Green → Blue
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Formatting a memory card or successfully resetting the
Samsung Gear 360
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Power off
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Battery power is low (lower than 10 %)
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Overheating
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The battery is charging.
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The battery is fully charged.
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Bluetooth pairing mode
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Connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth
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Transferring videos or photos, or updating software
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Current shooting mode
Connected via
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.
Available video
recording
time/Available number
of photos you can take
Icon Function
Battery power level
Battery charging status
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: Charging
: Overheating
Bluetooth
Battery power/Charging
status
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: Charger connected improperly
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Icon Function
Connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth
Bluetooth pairing mode
Bluetooth pairing mode ended
Recording mode
Recording a video
Shooting mode
Time lapse mode
Take several photos at set intervals and save them as one video.
Time lapse shooting interval
Recording a time lapse video
Looping video mode
Record a video continuously by overwriting a set period of the previously
recorded content and saving the new content.
Looping video overwriting time
Memory card full
No memory card
Memory card error
Connected to computer
USB connection error
Connected to the Google Street View app
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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.
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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the Samsung Gear 360.
Using an incompatible card may damage the Samsung Gear 360 or the memory
card, or corrupt the data stored in it.
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If you use a slow writing memory card, the recording of your movie can be
interrupted because the card cannot process data at the rate the video is being
shot. If this occurs, replace the card with a faster memory card or reduce the video
size.
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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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Memory cards are sold separately.
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If you insert or remove a memory card while the Samsung Gear 360 is turned on,
the power will turn off.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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When a memory card is not inserted,
screen.
No card
is displayed on the camera status
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Open the cover.
1
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the cover.
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the
2
Samsung Gear 360’s contacts.
Memory card slot
Memory card
Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
3
Push the rubber connector in and close the cover.
4
Removing the memory card
Push the memory card until it disengages from the Samsung Gear 360, and then pull it out.
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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 the memory card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Formatting on the Samsung Gear 360
Press the Menu key until
1
Press the Menu key until
2
Press the Menu key until
3
A confirmation message will appear on the camera status screen when the formatting is
finished.
Settings
Format
Yes
appears, and then press the OK key to select it.
appears, and then press the OK key to select it.
appears, and then press the OK key to select it.
Formatting on the Samsung Gear 360 app
On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap
1
Tap
2
Reset and format
A confirmation message will appear on the camera status screen when the formatting is
finished.
→
Format Gear 360 SD card
Samsung Gear 360
.
→
MORE
→
Settings
.
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Battery
Inserting a battery
Open the cover.
1
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the cover.
Insert the battery with the battery’s gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the
2
Samsung Gear 360’s contacts.
Battery slot
Push the battery into the slot until it locks in place.
3
Push the rubber connector in and close the cover.
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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.
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Chargers are sold separately.
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Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a
slower charging speed due to a lower electric current.
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While charging, the Samsung Gear 360 and the charger may heat up. This is normal
and should not affect the Samsung Gear 360’s lifespan or performance. If the
temperature rises above a certain level, battery charging will be stopped.
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You cannot charge the Samsung Gear 360 while recording a video, using the time
lapse feature, or using the viewfinder remotely on the connected mobile device.
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To save the battery power, activate the auto shut-off feature.
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If the Samsung Gear 360 is not charging properly, take the Samsung Gear 360 and
the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the Samsung Gear 360,
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and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket.
Multipurpose jack
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the Samsung Gear
360. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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