Samsung Gear S3 User Manual

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Please read this manual before operating

your device and keep it for future reference.

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Note: Water-resistant and dust-resistant based on IP68 rating, which tests submersion up to 5.0 feet for up to 30 minutes.

Note: This device passed military specification (MIL-STD-810G) testing against a subset of 10 specific conditions, including drops from 4.9 feet, extreme temperatures, dust, shock/vibration, and low pressure/ high altitude. Device may not perform as described in all extreme conditions.

Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance

This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system.

Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and shown to be water and dust resistant in certain circumstances (meets requirements of classification IP68 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15-35°C, 86-106 kPa, 5.0 feet, for 30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation. It is important that all compartments are closed tightly.

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Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device components or an internally sealed system, this condition will void your device warranty.

Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.

Any device which uses accessible compartments or

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ports that can be opened should have these sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from entering the system.

Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly

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with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized

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water, or to water over 5.0 feet deep for more than 30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.

Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.

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If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the

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water and dust resistant features of the device may be damaged.

The touchscreen and other features may not work

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properly if the device is used in water or in other liquids. [071516]

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USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS

CUSTOMOS.

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Samsung Knox

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Address:

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Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

Internet Address:

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Other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Note: Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files.

Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.

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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.

Legal Information

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Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered

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INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase. You may opt out by either sending an email to optout@sea.samsung.com with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out” or by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).

For more detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution Procedures and Arbitration and Opt-Out” section of the Limited Warranty.

The online version of the End User License Agreement (EULA) for your device can be found online at:

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Getting Started ............................................................ 1

Front View

Back View

Buttons

Wireless Charger Dock

Assemble Your Gear

Set Up Your Gear

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.......................................................... 11

Know Your Device .....................................................16

Home Screen

Status Panel

Use the Bezel

Navigation

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Navigate the Screen

Enter Text

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Applications ................................................................ 34

Apps Screen

Messages

Phone

Contacts

S Health

Samsung Pay

Weather......................................................................... 53

Music Player

S Voice

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Reminders .................................................................... 58

Alti-Barometer ............................................................ 59

Schedule ....................................................................... 60

Alarm ..............................................................................61

World Clock .................................................................. 62

News Briefing .............................................................. 63

Gallery ........................................................................... 64

Find My Phone ............................................................. 66

Email ..............................................................................67

Settings .......................................................................... 68

Style ............................................................................... 70

Sounds and Vibration .................................................. 71

Device ............................................................................. 74

Display ...........................................................................75

Call ..................................................................................76

Messages .......................................................................77

Connections ................................................................. 78

Security ......................................................................... 83

Accessibility .................................................................84

Input .............................................................................. 86

Power Saving ............................................................... 88

Gear Info .......................................................................89

Connect to a Phone .....................................................90

Connect to a New Phone.............................................91

Samsung Gear App ................................................. 92

Introduction ................................................................. 93

Info Tab ......................................................................... 95

Settings Tab ..................................................................97

viii Table of Contents

Getting Started

Learn about your device hardware,

assemblyprocedures, and how to get started usingyour new device.

Front View

1. Back button: Press to return to the previous

screen.

2. Microphone (behind): Detect voice commands.

3. Home/Power button: Press and hold to turn the

device on or off. Press to open the Apps screen or the Watch screen.

4. Light sensor: Use the ambient light level to adjust

the screen brightness and contrast.

5. Bezel: Rotate to easily control various functions.

6. Touchscreen: Tap to open an app, select a menu

item, tap a displayed icon, or enter a character using the keyboard.

2 Front ViewGetting Started

Back View

1. Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate using

your wrist when using the SHealth™ app. For more information, see “S Health” on page42.

2. Speaker: Play music and other sounds.

3. GPS antenna: Track your location with GPS.

3 Back ViewGetting Started

Buttons

Function

Home/Power

Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off.

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Press to turn on the screen.

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Press and hold for more than seven seconds to

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restart the Gear.

Press to open the Apps screen when you are on

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the Watch screen.

Press to open the Watch screen when you are on

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any other screen.

Back

Press to return to the previous screen.

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4 ButtonsGetting Started

Wireless Charger Dock

1. USB charger port: Connect the USB charger.

2. LED indicator: Changes colors to indicate the

charge.

3. Wireless charging surface: Charge the battery

through the wireless charging surface.

5 Wireless Charger DockGetting Started

Assemble Your Gear

Prepare and charge your device before use.

Charge the Battery

Charge the battery before using it for the first time or

when it sits unused for extended periods.

Warning: Use only charging devices and batteries

approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using

other accessories may invalidate your warranty and

may cause damage.

1. Connect the USB cable to the USB charger head.

Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to the

wireless charger dock.

2. Plug the USB charger head into an electric socket.

3. Place the Gear into the wireless charger dock.

6 Assemble Your GearGetting Started

Check the Charge Status

When you connect the Gear and the wireless charger dock, the wireless charger dock’s LED indicator flashes

certain colors to indicate the battery level.

Color and Charge Status

Red > Green > Orange: Standby mode

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Red: Charging.

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Green: Fully charged

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Orange: Connected to a low-charger head

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Note: When a wireless charger dock error occurs, the

LED indicator flashes red. Disconnect the Gear from the wireless charger dock, and then reconnect. If the error

occurs again, contact a Samsung Service Center for

service support.

7 Assemble Your GearGetting Started

Battery Charging Tips and Precautions

If the battery is completely discharged, the Gear

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cannot be turned on immediately after being

connected to the charger. Allow a depleted battery

to charge for a few minutes before turning on

theGear.

If you use multiple apps at once, the battery will

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drain quickly. To avoid losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.

Using a power source other than the charger, such as

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a computer, may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current.

If the Gear is being charged with other devices using

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a multi-charger, charging may takelonger.

The Gear can be used while it is charging, but it may

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take longer to fully charge the battery.

If the Gear receives an unstable power supply while

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charging, the touchscreen may not function. If this happens, immediately disconnect the Gear from the

wireless charger dock and leave the device aside

until another power connection can be found.

WeartheGear

Put on the Gear

1. Open the buckle and place the strap around yourwrist.

2. Fit the strap to your wrist, insert the pin into an

adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to

close it.

8 Assemble Your GearGetting Started

Strap Tips and Precautions

Some people may experience discomfort when

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wearing the Gear for prolonged periods.

If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Gear too

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tightly, you may feel some discomfort.

Do not expose the straps to very wet conditions.

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Wet straps can cause skin irritations. Dry the straps first. If you experience skin irritation when wearing the device, stop wearing the device and consult a physician.

The Gear and the strap have passed the hazardous

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materials test and meet international safety

standards.

Replace the Strap

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

1. Slide the strap’s spring bar inwards and pull the strap away from the Gear.

9 Assemble Your GearGetting Started

2. Insert one end of the spring bar into the lug, slide the spring bar inwards, and connect the strap.

10 Assemble Your GearGetting Started

Set Up Your Gear

Turn the Gear On or Off

1. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the Gear.

When you turn on the Gear for the first time or

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reset it, a pop-up window is displayed. Follow the prompts set up your Gear.

2. To turn off the Gear, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off.

11 Set Up Your GearGetting Started

Standalone Mode

When you are not connected to the smartphone, this is called Standalone mode. You will be able to send and receive calls and messages from the Gear phone number only.

Connect the Gear to a Smartphone

To connect your Gear to a smartphone, install the Samsung Gear app on the smartphone.

Launch Galaxy Apps or visit apps.samsung.com/gear from your smartphone to downloadit. For

non-Samsung devices, download the Samsung Gear

app from the Google Play™ store.

Compatible with select devices using Android 4.4 and later with at least 1.5 GB RAM. Supported devices may vary by carrier and device. Some features may not be available. For best results, connect with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. For a list of compatible smartphones, please visit samsung.com/gearS 3

Connection methods and screenshots may vary

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depending on your device and software version.

You cannot install the Samsung Gear app on

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smartphones that do not support Gear syncing. Ensure that your smartphone is compatible with a Gear.

Supported smartphones and features may vary

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depending on your region, service provider, and device manufacturer. Visit samsung.com and search for your Gear device’s support page to view a list of compatible smartphones.

12 Set Up Your GearGetting Started

1. Turn on the Gear.

2. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap SamsungGear.

If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to

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the latest version.

3. Tap Connect to Gear.

4. When the Bluetooth® pairing request window is

displayed, confirm the passkeys displayed on your Gear and smartphone match, and then tap the checkmark.

5. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.

When the devices are connected, a tutorial is displayed on the Gear’s screen. Follow the prompts to learn the Gear’s basic controls.

13 Set Up Your GearGetting Started

Connect the Gear to a New Smartphone

When you connect the Gear to another smartphone, the

Gear automatically resets and all data is removed from

its memory. Make sure you back up any important data stored on yourGear.

1. Back up your Gear’s data on your smartphone as

follows:

From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap

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SamsungGear > Settings tab > About Gear >

Backup and restore > Backup data.

2. End the connection between your Gear and

smartphone. For more information, see “Disconnect the Gear” on page94.

3. Connect your Gear to another smartphone.

Remote Connection

You can remotely connect the Gear to your smartphone when a Bluetooth connection is not available. With this

connection, you can still receive notifications from your

smartphone. This feature is automatically activated when you connect to your smartphone using Bluetooth for the first time.

If this feature is not turned on:

► From the Apps screen of the smartphone,

tap SamsungGear > Settings tab >

Gearconnection > Remoteconnection.

14 Set Up Your GearGetting Star ted

Turn the Screen On or Off

To turn on the screen:

► Rotate the bezel, press the Home button or the

Back button, or use a wake-up gesture. For more

information, see “Device” on page74.

Set a Screen Lock

Prevent others from accessing your Gear when you are

not wearing it.

If you set the screen lock feature, the Gear requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

To turn off the screen:

► Cover it with your palm.

The screen turns off if the Gear is not used for a

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specified period.

► On the Apps screen, rotate the bezel to Settings

> Security > Screen lock > Screen lock type > PIN.

A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter four

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numbers, and then enter the PIN again to verifyit.

Unlock the Gear

► Turn on the screen and enter the unlock code.

15 Set Up Your GearGetting Started

Know Your Device

Learn some of the key features of your device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.

Home Screen

Introduction

The Watch screen is the starting point for the Home screen. Rotate the bezel to view items on the screen, such as notifications and widgets.

Watch Screen

View the current time. You can also check the battery life, the date, your step count, and more. Options vary dependent on which screen is visible.

► Press the Home button to open the Watch screen

when you are not on the Watch screen.

Change the Watch Face

1. Touch and hold the Watch screen, and then rotate the bezel to view available watch faces.

You can add more watch faces by rotating to the

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last screen and tapping Get more watch faces.

2. Tap the watch face to select it.

You can customize the watch face by tapping

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Stylize.

You can also change the Gear’s watch face on your smartphone.

► From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap

SamsungGear > Settings tab > Watch faces.

17 Home ScreenKnow Your Device

Notifications

Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your smartphone.

When you receive a notification, it is displayed at the top of the screen and disappears after a few seconds and the Gear vibrates.

To view notifications:

1. Rotate the bezel left.

2. Tap the notification screen to view the notification’s detail.

View Other Notifications

1. Rotate the bezel left to view notifications.

2. Tap the number at the bottom of the screen.

Delete Notifications

1. Rotate the bezel left to view notifications.

2. Swipe upward from the bottom edge of the screen to delete all notifications.

Block Notifications

1. Select a notification from the app 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

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the app.

Note: You can block specific app notifications before you receive them by using the Limit notifications settings on your smartphone. For more information, see “Notifications” on page97.

18 Home ScreenKnow Your Device

Widgets

You can add widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to provide information and convenient access.

Weather

24 hour log

Music player

Contacts

Steps

Shortcuts

Reminder

Alti-barometer

19 Home ScreenKnow Your Device

Schedule

News Briefing

Add Widgets

You can add more widgets on the Home screen.

► Rotate the bezel to the end of the Widgets, and tap

Add widget and select a widget.

The selected widget is displayed in a new panel.

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Remove Widgets

► Touch and hold a widget and then tap Delete.

20 Home ScreenKnow Your Device

Status Panel

This panel allows you to view the current status and configure basic settings.

► On the Watch screen, swipe downward from the top edge of the screen.

TMO

1. Status bar: Displays device indicator icons.

2. Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the screen.

3. Sound: Adjust the device volume.

4. Do not disturb: Block all notifications and alerts.

5. Airplane mode: Disconnect your device from all

networks and turn off connectivity.

6. Call forwarding: Forward calls to your Gear.

7. Music player: Play music from your Gear.

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