Samsung SM-R380, Gear 2 User Manual

User Manual

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Table of Contents

Intellectual Property .................................................... 2

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability .... 3

Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC 4

Legal Information ......................................................... 5

Section 1: Getting Started ............................. 3

About Gear 2 ................................................................. 3

Device layout ................................................................. 4

Charging Dock .............................................................. 6

Power Button ................................................................. 6

Maintaining water and dust resistance ................... 7

Charging the battery ................................................... 8

About using batteries ................................................13

Wearing the Gear .......................................................13

Replacing the strap ...................................................16

Turning the Gear on and off ....................................19

Notices for using Bluetooth .....................................20

Locking and unlocking the Gear ............................24

Adjusting the brightness of the display ................24

Adjusting the volume .................................................24

Switching to silent mode ..........................................24

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Section 2: Basics ............................................25

Viewing mobile device connection status and

battery status .............................................................. 25

Using the touch screen ............................................26

Finger gestures ...........................................................26

Viewing the Home screen ........................................30

Apps screen ................................................................34

Using applications .....................................................34

Securing the Gear 2 ..................................................35

Using calling features................................................36

Using notifications .....................................................38

Transferring files .........................................................41

Upgrading the Gear 2 ...............................................42

Section 3: Gear Manager .............................44

Launching Gear Manager ........................................44

Connecting a new Gear 2 ........................................44

Configuring the Gear settings ................................. 44

Home screen styler ...................................................45

Wallpapers ...................................................................45

Clock .............................................................................45

S Health ........................................................................45

Notifications .................................................................46

My apps ........................................................................47

Samsung Apps ...........................................................48

Find my Gear...............................................................48

Settings ........................................................................ 49

Help ...............................................................................52

Section 4: Applications ................................. 53

S Voice .........................................................................53

WatchON Remote ......................................................54

Gallery ..........................................................................55

Weather ........................................................................56

Find My Device ...........................................................57

Health Management Applications ..........................57

Pedometer....................................................................60

Using additional features .........................................61

Sleep .............................................................................62

Heart Rate ....................................................................64

Exercise ........................................................................66

Messages .....................................................................72

Music Player ................................................................73

Media Controller .........................................................75

Stopwatch ....................................................................76

Contacts .......................................................................76

Voice Memo .................................................................76

Email..............................................................................79

Schedule ......................................................................79

Controls ........................................................................80

Logs ..............................................................................80

Camera .........................................................................80

Timer .............................................................................84

Section 5: Settings ........................................85

Clock .............................................................................85

Wallpapers ...................................................................85

Notifications .................................................................85

Sound ...........................................................................86

Display ..........................................................................86

Bluetooth ......................................................................87

Double press ...............................................................87

Privacy lock .................................................................88

Profile ............................................................................88

Reset Gear ...................................................................88

Gear info ......................................................................89

Section 6: Index ..............................................90

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Section 1: Getting Started

About Gear 2

When you connect the Samsung Gear 2™ (also referred to as Gear) to your mobile device, you can use the
Gear 2™ to view call logs or set alarms. You can use mobile devices more conveniently by connecting to various
applications with the Gear. Set your exercise programme and manage your health by connecting the Gear 2™ to
a mobile device.

To connect your Gear to a mobile device, install the Gear Manager on the mobile device. Search for the Gear
Manager from Samsung Apps or visit apps.samsung.com/gear2 to download it.

Package contents

● The items supplied with the Gear 2™ and any available accessories may vary depending on the region

or service provider.

● The supplied items are designed only for this Gear 2™ 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 2™ before purchase.

● Other accessories may not be compatible with your Gear 2™.

● Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are

not covered by the warranty service.

● 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

Gear 2

Infrared LED/Camera

Power button

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Speaker

Charging terminals

Heart rate sensor

Microphone

● Ensure that the strap is kept clean. Contact with contaminants, such as dust and dye, can cause stains

on the strap that may not come out.

● Do not use a screen protector which causes touch screen sensor malfunctions.

● Water may af fect the touchscreen operation, ensure it is dry before use.

● If the speaker is wet, sound may be distorted. Ensure that the speaker is dr y.

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Charging Dock

Charging terminals

USB port

Power Button

The Power Button turns the Gear 2™ on or off, displays the Clock screen, locks the device on the Clock screen,
and resets the device.

1. Press and hold the Power button to turn the Gear 2™ on or off.

2. Press the Power button once to display the Clock screen.

3. From the Clock screen, press the Power button once to lock the Gear 2™.

4. Press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds to reset the Gear 2™.

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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 water- and 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, dr y them thoroughly before handling the device.

● If the device is exposed to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, sof t cloth. If the device is

exposed to any liquid other than freshwater, rinse the device with fresh water immediately and dry it
thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.

● 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 dr y cloth.

● The touch screen 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 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 imper vious to
water damage in any situation.

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Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using the Gear for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the
Gear™ 2 by connecting them via the USB cable.

Important! Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can

Note: When the bat tery power is low, the batter y icon displays as empty.

cause the batter y to explode or damage the Gear™ 2.

If the bat tery is completely discharged, you cannot immediately turn on the Gear™ 2 when the charger is
connected. Allow a depleted batter y to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.

The charging dock provided with the Gear™ 2 is used for charging the device’s battery.

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1. Locate the location of the charging terminals on the Gear 2™ and the charging dock.

Charging terminals

Charging dock

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2. Place the Gear on the charging dock with the charging terminals facing each other.

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3. Plug the small end of the charger cable into the USB port of the charging dock. Then, plug the large
end of the charger into an electric socket.

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4. After fully charging, disconnect the Gear 2™ from the charging dock.

Warning! Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the Gear 2™. Any damage caused

Note: While charging, some features are not available.

by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

● If the Gear receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this

happens, unplug the charger from the Gear 2™.

● While charging, the Gear 2™ may be warm. 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.

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● Unplug the charger when not in use to save energy. The charger does not have a power switch, so you

must unplug the charger from the electric socket.

About using batteries

● Battery operating time is af fected by device usage pat terns and the condition of the battery.

● The battery is a consumable item. Battery life can be reduced when multiple applications or features

are simultaneously running. Batter y life may be reduced even when the device is idle.

● The battery is consumable so the device charge reduces over time.

● Battery power is reduced when you play high -definition video. The af fects on battery power vary

depending on the situation.

Wearing the Gear

1. Open the clasp.

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Caution! Excessively bending the strap may damage the device.

2. Open the clasp and fit the strap to your wrist using the pin as a guide to size the band.

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Pin

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3. Press the button to close the clasp.

Tip: To measure your hear t rate more accurately with the Gear, wear the Gear comfortably around your lower

arm just above the wrist. Refer to ‘Wearing the Gear’ for details.

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Replacing the strap

The strap is held in place by small spring-loaded pins (called presto pins) . Detach the strap from the Gear to
replace it with a new one.

1. Press in on the pin to release it from the case.

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2. Lift the strap out to detach it from the Gear 2™.

3. On the new strap, insert one side of the pin into the Gear 2™ case.

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4. On the new strap, insert one side of the pin into the Gear 2™ case.

5. Press in on the pin. Slip the band into the case and then release the pin to secure the band in place.

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Note: If you replace the strap on your Gear 2™ with another strap not manufactured by Samsung, please use a

strap with a standard 22mm spring bar pin, and refer to the manufacturer’s instructions to properly attach
the band.

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Turning the Gear on and off

When you turn on the Gear 2™ for the first time, follow the displayed instructions. The instructions describe how
to connect the Gear 2™ to a mobile device and to set up the device.

1. Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the Gear 2™.
A pop-up window displays and provides instructions that prompt you to download and install the Gear
Manager.

You can use the Gear 2™ only after the Gear Manager is installed on the mobile device.
Refer to ‘Connecting the Gear to a mobile device’ for details.

2. Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off to turn off the Gear 2™.

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Notices for using Bluetooth

● Place the devices close to each other when pairing your Gear 2™ with another mobile device.

● The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.

● Do not touch the Bluetooth antenna of a connected mobile device.

● Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured.

● Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may not be

compatible with your Gear 2™.

Connecting the Gear to a mobile device

Install the Gear Manager on the mobile device and connect the Gear 2 to the device using a Bluetooth
connection.

Note: You cannot install Gear Manager on mobile devices that do not support Gear 2 syncronizing. Ensure that

your mobile device is compatible with a Gear 2™.

You can connect only one mobile device to one Gear. You cannot use multiple Gear devices at the same
time.

1. Turn on the Gear 2™ device.

2. From the Gear 2™, read the download information in the displayed window and tap Next.

The model details display.

3. From the Mobile device, download the Gear Manager from Samsung Apps.
You can also visit apps.samsung.com/gear2 to download the Gear manager.

4. From the Mobile device Apps screen, tap Gear Manager.

5. From the Mobile device, select the Gear model name (e.g. Gear 2™ (0000)) that displayed in Step 2.

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6. From the Mobile device, when the Bluetooth pairing request displays, tap OK.

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7. Tap OK when the Confirm passkey screen displays.

8. The Install window displays on the Mobile device.

9. From the Mobile device, read and agree to the terms and conditions.

When the devices connect, the Gear Manager displays on the mobile device and the clock screen
displays on the Gear 2™.

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Note: The Gear Manager application guide displays.

● You can configure the Gear 2™ from the Gear Manager.

● Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on the t ype of device and the device’s

software version.

● When connecting the Gear to another mobile device

If you want to connect the Gear 2™ to a newly purchased mobile device or to anot her mobile device
for the first time, reset the Gear 2™ device. Resetting the Gear 2™ removes the data from the
memor y. After the reset , you can connect the Gear 2™ to a different mobile device.

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Locking and unlocking the Gear

When not in use, lock the Gear 2™ to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button on the Clock
screen turns off the screen and locks the Gear 2™. The Gear automatically locks if it is inactive for a specified
period.

► Press the Power button. to unlock the Gear 2™ device.

Adjusting the brightness of the display

You can adjust the display’s brightness on the Gear 2™.

► From the Home screen, tap Settings → Display → Brightness, and then adjust the brightness.

Tip: In bright conditions, such as direct sunlight, you can set the brightness of the device’s display to Outdoor

mode. If the screen remains off for 5 minutes, outdoor mode automatically resets to the default setting.

Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume level on the Gear 2™.

1. From the Home screen, tap Settings → Sound → Volume.

2. Select an item and adjust the level.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods to switch to Silent mode:

1. Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Sound or Vibration.

2. From the Home screen, tap Settings → Sound → Sound mode → Vibrate or Mute.

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