Samsung SMR210 User Manual

SM-R210

User Manual

English. 02/2017. Rev.1.0

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Table of Contents

Basics

3About the Gear 360

4Read me first

5Package contents

6Device layout

8Indicator light

9Camera status screen

11Memory card

14Battery

17Attaching the strap to the Gear 360

18Turning the Gear 360 on and off

19Connecting the Gear 360 to a mobile device

45Settings

46Updating the software

Appendix

47 Troubleshooting

Using the Gear 360

22Using the Gear 360’s menus

23Using the Gear 360 solely

24Connecting to a mobile device remotely

25Recording videos or taking photos

35Live broadcast

36Configuring camera settings

38Viewing videos or images

44Connecting the Gear 360 and a computer

44 Transferring files to a computer

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Basics

About the Gear 360

The Gear 360 camera captures 360-degree videos and photos of you and your surroundings in one shot. The two fisheye lenses capture lively photos and videos.

When you connect the Gear 360 to your mobile device via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, you can capture videos and photos remotely from your mobile device. You can also view, edit, and share videos and photos.

If you connect the Gear 360 to a Gear VR, you can view your Gear 360 videos more realistically.

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Basics

Read me first

Please read this manual before using this device to ensure safe and proper use.

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.

Before using other devices, make sure they are compatible with the Gear 360. Visit www.samsung.com to see a list of compatible mobile devices.

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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Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

Gear 360

USB Cable (USB Type-C)

Strap

Pouch

Quick start guide

The items supplied with the Gear 360 and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.

The supplied items are designed only for this Gear 360 and may not be compatible with other devices.

Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the Gear 360 before purchase.

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.

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Device layout

Front camera status light

Front camera

OK key

Camera status screen

Rear camera status light

Menu key

Indicator light

Power key

Microphone

Strap hole

Rear camera

Speaker

Memory card tray

Multipurpose jack

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Tripod socket

Keys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key

Function

 

Press and hold to turn the Gear

 

on or off.

 

360

Power

Press to return to the previous screen on the camera status

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

Menu

Press repeatedly to move to the menu you want.

Press and hold to access connection modes.

 

OK

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 Gear 360’s status.

Indicator light

Colour

Status

 

Power on

Flashes blue three times

Formatting a memory card or successfully resetting the

 

 

Gear

 

 

 

 

360

 

 

 

 

 

Flashes red three times

Power off

 

 

 

 

 

Flashes red

Battery power is low (lower than 10 %)

Overheating

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuously on red

The battery is charging.

 

 

 

 

 

Continuously on green

The battery is fully charged.

 

 

 

 

 

Red →Green →Blue

Bluetooth pairing mode

 

 

 

 

 

Continuously on blue

Connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth

 

 

 

 

 

Flashes blue

Transferring videos or photos, or updating software

 

 

 

 

 

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Camera status screen

Access options, such as camera modes and connection modes, and view the 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. You can check the Gear 360’s status on the camera status screen.

Current shooting mode

 

 

 

 

Connected via

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bluetooth

Available video

 

 

 

 

 

Battery power/Charging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

status

recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

time/Available number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of photos you can take

 

 

 

 

 

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Samsung SMR210 User Manual

Basics

Icon Function

Battery power level

Battery charging status

: Charging

: Overheating

: Charger connected improperly

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

Video looping mode

Record a video continuously by overwriting a set period of the previously recorded content and saving the new content.

Video looping overwriting time

Landscape HDR mode

Taking photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas.

Memory card full

No memory card

Memory card error

Connected to computer

USB connection error

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Memory card

Installing a memory card

A memory card must be inserted to take photos or record videos. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

• Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the Gear 360. Using an incompatible card may damage the Gear 360 or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

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.

Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.

Memory cards are sold separately.

If you insert or remove a memory card while the Gear 360 is turned on, the power will turn off.

Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

When a memory card is not inserted, Check SD Card is displayed on the camera status screen.

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1 Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot.

Memory card tray

 

 

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the memory card tray.

 

 

 

2

Gently press the memory card into the memory card tray with the gold-coloured

 

 

contacts properly aligned with the Gear

360’s contacts.

3

Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot.

Memory card tray slot

Memory card

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Removing the memory card

1

2

3

Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot.

Remove the memory card.

Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot.

Formatting the memory card

A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the Gear 360. Format the memory card on the 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 Gear 360

1

Press the Menu key until Settings appears on the camera status screen, and then press

 

the OK key to select it.

2

Press the Menu key until Format appears on the camera status screen, and then press the

 

OK key to select it.

3

Press the Menu key until Yes appears on the camera status screen, and then press the OK

 

key to select it.

A confirmation message will appear on the camera status screen when the formatting is finished.

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Formatting on the Samsung Gear 360 app

1

2

On the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 app →Settings.

Tap Reset and format Format Gear 360 SD card.

A confirmation message will appear on the camera status screen when the formatting is finished.

If you want to format a memory card using the Samsung Gear 360 app, you must connect the Gear 360 to the mobile device. Refer to Connecting the Gear 360 to a mobile device for more information.

Battery

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.

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

Chargers are sold separately.

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 easily accessible while charging.

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1 Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the Gear 360, and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket.

Multipurpose jack

2 After fully charging, disconnect the Gear 360 from the charger. First unplug the charger from the Gear 360, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

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Battery charging tips and precautions

When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.

If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.

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.

The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

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.

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.

To save the battery power, activate the auto shut-off feature.

If the Samsung Gear 360 is not charging properly, take the Samsung Gear 360 and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

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