Samsung Gear IconX User Manual

User Manual

SM-R150

English. 07/2016. Rev.1.1

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Table of Contents

Basics

3 Read me first

4 About the Gear IconX

6 Package contents

7 Device layout

8 Preparing the earbuds for use

10 Battery

14 Indicator lights identification

Using the earbuds

16 Activating the earbuds

17 Wearing the earbuds correctly

18 Connecting the earbuds to a mobile

device

Samsung Gear and Gear IconX PC Manager

36 Samsung Gear

41 Gear IconX PC Manager

Appendix

43 Troubleshooting

46 Turning off and restarting the earbuds

47 Removing the battery

20 Using the earbuds without a mobile

device

21 Coupling the two earbuds

21 Setting the main earbud

22 Using the touchpad

24 Transferring music files to the earbuds

28 Listening to music

30 Recording exercise information

33 Measuring your heart rate during a

workout

34 Using call features

35 Using ambient sound mode

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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 earbuds. Visit

www.samsung.com to see a list of compatible mobile devices.

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Prevent the device from being submerged in liquid or exposed to pressurised water jets, such as from a shower. Do not wear the device during activities, such as showering or swimming. Doing so can damage the device.

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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 Gear IconX

Gear IconX wireless sports earbuds allow you to track your activity levels as well as play music. You can save music files to the Gear IconX earbuds and play them directly from the earbuds, or listen to music played from the connected mobile device. The Gear IconX earbuds also record exercise information, such as the activity duration, your heart rate, and the number of calories you have burnt, using the built-in sensor.

Do not wear the earbuds in high-traffic areas, such as roads or crosswalks. Doing so may result in accidents due to slowed reaction times.

Using the Gear IconX earbuds alone

You can listen to music saved in your Gear IconX earbuds. The Gear IconX earbuds also record exercise information.

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Using the Gear IconX earbuds with your mobile device

You can listen to music saved in the connected mobile device and answer incoming calls. You can also view your recorded exercise information via the S Health app on your mobile device.

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Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Earbud (L/R)

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Charging case

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Wingtip (3 sets, S/M/L)

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Earbud tip (3 sets, S/M/L)

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USB cable

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USB connector

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Quick start guide

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The items supplied with the earbuds 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 earbuds 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 the Samsung website. Make sure they are compatible with the earbuds 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 (www.samsung.com).

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Device layout

Earbud

Microphone

Charging contacts

Wingtip

Heart rate sensor

Charging case

Charging case indicator light

Charging contacts

Earbud tip

Touchpad

Microphone

Multipurpose jack

(left)

Charging case cover

Earbud indicator light

(left)

Cover open button

Charging contacts (right)

Earbud indicator light (right)

If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur on the earbuds. Clean the charging contacts and earbuds before storing the earbuds in the charging case.

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Preparing the earbuds for use

Attaching an earbud tip to the earbud

Select the earbud tip that fits your ear.

Cover the latch at the bottom of the earbud with the earbud tip.

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Do not put the earbuds in your ears without earbud tips. Doing so may hurt your ears.

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Do not pull the earbud tip excessively. The earbud tip may tear.

Follow the same procedure for the other earbud.

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Attaching a wingtip to the earbud

Select the wingtip that fits your ear.

Select the wingtip for the left or right ear.

Cover the earbud with the wingtip.

Do not put the wingtips on the earbuds in the wrong direction. The earbuds will not fit in your ears properly.

Adjust the wingtip so that the heart rate sensor is not blocked.

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Do not put the earbuds in your ears without wingtips. Doing so may hurt your ears.

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Do not pull the wingtip excessively. The wingtip may tear.

Follow the same procedure for the other earbud.

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Battery

Charging the battery

Fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods. Then, the earbuds will power on while charging. When the battery is completely discharged, it needs at least 20 minutes to turn on.

The charging case, which has a built-in battery, is charged along with the earbuds.

You can charge the earbuds by placing them into the charging case without connecting to an electric socket.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the earbuds.

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Chargers are sold separately.

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You cannot use your earbuds’ wireless features while charging the battery.

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When there is sweat or liquid on the charging terminal or earbuds, clean them before charging the battery.

Push the cover open button to open the charging case cover.

Check the direction of each earbud and insert them into the left and right slots of the

charging case.

Close the charging case.

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Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and then plug the end of the USB cable

into the multipurpose jack of the charging case.

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the charging case. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.

The batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are charged simultaneously.

After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the charger. First unplug the

charger from the charging case, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

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If you do not use the earbuds for an extended period, turn off the earbuds. Refer to

Turning off and restarting the earbuds for more information.

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To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and be easily accessible while charging.

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Reducing the battery consumption

Your earbuds provide two options that help you conserve battery power.

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When you are not using the earbuds, store them in the charging case. The heart rate sensor will continue to work while wearing the earbuds and will reduce the usage time.

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After connecting the earbuds to your mobile device, on the Apps screen, tap

→

Gear

the battery consumption by disabling voice notifications except for incoming calls and alarms.

SETTINGS

→

Notifications

, and tap the switch to activate it. You can reduce

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Battery charging tips and precautions

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If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur on the contacts. When there is sweat or liquid on the charging terminal or earbuds, clean them before charging the battery.

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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 earbuds and the charging case may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the earbuds’ lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.

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If the earbuds and charging case are not charging properly, take them with the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

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Avoid bending the charger. Doing so may damage or reduce the lifespan of the charger. Never use a damaged charger.

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For more information about the battery, such as the usage time, refer to the Samsung website (www.samsung.com).

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Checking the battery level

Checking via voice guide

When the battery level drops below 10 %, a voice guide will inform you of the battery level. Save your exercise information to your mobile device in advance while you are working out before the battery discharges completely.

Viewing the battery level from the connected mobile device

Connect the earbuds to your mobile device, open the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap

Samsung Gear

Refer to Connecting the earbuds to a mobile device for more information.

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→

INFO

. Then, view the battery status of each earbud on the

When the remaining battery level is low, a notification will appear on the mobile device’s notification panel.

Before the battery is completely discharged, connect the earbuds with the mobile device and save your exercise information to the mobile device. Then, charge the battery.

Earbuds

card.

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Indicator lights identification

The indicator lights inform you of your earbuds and charging case’s charging status.

Two earbud indicator lights are located on the left and right sides of the charging case’s open button and show the charging status of each earbud, respectively. The charging case indicator light next to the multipurpose jack indicates the charging status of the case itself.

Earbud indicator lights

Earbud indicator

lights

Colour Status

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Continuously on red

Continuously on green

Flashes red (rapid pace)

Flashes red (medium pace)

Flashes red in turn

Charging

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Fully charged

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Charging disabled due to abnormal temperatures

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Charging disabled du to an error in connecting with charging contacts

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Charging disabled due to low charging case battery

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Earbud error

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Charging case indicator light

Charging case

indicator light

Colour Status

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Continuously on red

Continuously on green

Flashes red (rapid pace)

Charging

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Fully charged

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Charging blocked due to abnormal temperatures

Flashes red (slow pace)

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If power is lost, the indicator lights will flash red about for 30 seconds and turn off.

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If the indicator lights do not work as described, disconnect the charger from the charging case and reconnect it.

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Low battery

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