User ManualPlease read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
6Optional Accessories• You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the Gear S before
96 • Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your Gear.• Do not use the Bluetoo
97 connection or Gear Only modes.• Mobile data: Set the Gear to use data connections on any mobile network.• Data roaming: Set the Gear to use data c
98Data UsageKeep track of your data usage amount. ► On the Settings screen, tap Connections > Data usage.• Mobile data: Set the Gear to use data co
99MessagesCongure options for messaging. On the Settings screen, tap Messages ►• Tap Outgoing number to choose to have messages appear to be from the
100AccessibilityCongure settings to improve your ability to use the Gear. ► On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility to congure options. Tap the ch
101MotionsActivate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your Gear. ► On the Settings screen, tap
102Select KeyboardSelect a default keyboard type for text input. On the Settings screen, tap Language & input > Select keyboard.►Keyboard Setti
103 • Key-tap feedback: -Sound: Set the Gear to sound when a key is touched. -Vibration: Set the Gear to vibrate when a key is touched. -Character p
104Reset GearReset settings to the factory default values and delete all data and downloaded apps. Default apps are not deleted. ► On the Settings scr
105Samsung Gear AppSamsung GearThe Samsung Gear app allows you to connect to a smartphone and customize your Gear’s settings and apps. ► On the apps s
7Feature FunctionPower/Home Key • Press and hold to turn the Gear S on or off.• Press to move to the Clock screen.• Press to turn on the screen.•
106Connected RemotelyWhen connected remotely, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, but is still connected to the smartphone vi
107Edit the Gear Home ScreenWallpapersChange the color of the Gear’s Home screen. Or, set an image or photo stored in the smartphone as wallpaper. On
108Apps and SettingsS HealthAccess S Health information. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > S Health.►NoticationsNotication
109Samsung Gear AppsYou can download apps for your Gear from Samsung Gear Apps. After you download apps with Samsung Gear, they are sent to your Gear
110SettingsDouble Pressing the Power/Home KeySet actions to be performed when you press the Gear’s Power/Home key twice. On the Apps screen of the sma
111Share LocationSet the Gear to share its location information with your smartphone. ► On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Se
112Call forwarding continues until your Gear S and smartphone are connected again, via Bluetooth or remote connection.Note: Depending on your service
113Auto LockUse the Gear to lock your smartphone when the smartphone is disconnected from your Gear.When your smartphone can’t detect the Gear, the pa
114Manage ApplicationsYou can edit settings for Gear S apps that offer settings. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings
115AboutView the Gear’s information. ► On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Settings > About.• Unknown sources: Set the Gear
8 2. Insert the SIM card on the inside of the SIM card cover with the gold-colored contacts facing outwards.3. Place the SIM card cover on the Gear S
9Removing the SIM Card1. Using the SIM ejector tool, remove the SIM card cover.2. Pull out the SIM card.Charging the Gear SCharging dock with batteryL
10About the Charging DockUse the charging dock to charge the battery in your Gear S. The charging dock also contains a battery. Take care not to lose
11Charging the BatteryBefore using your Gear S for the rst time, charge the battery. You can charge the Gear S by connecting it to the charging dock
12 2. Connect the USB charger to the USB port on the charging dock, and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet.3. After charging, disconnect
13Checking the Battery LevelWhen you connect the Gear S to the charging dock, the LED indicator shows the battery level.Battery level Indicator color1
14 2. Open the clasp and place the strap around your wrist. Adjust the length of the the strap by moving the clasp, and then secure it with the pin a
15 2. Insert one end of the Gear S into the mounting hole of a new strap. Then, insert the other end of the Gear S into the hole and pull the strap u
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16Turning the Gear S On or OffPower/Home keyTo turn the Gear S on: ► Press and hold the Power/Home key.To turn the Gear S off: ► Press and hold the Po
17You will not receive calls or SMS messages to the Gear S number until you have set the Mobile Data setting to Always On.Connected RemotelyWhen conne
181. On Smartphone: Download the Samsung Gear app from Galaxy Apps.2. On Smartphone: Make sure Bluetooth is on, and then select the Gear S from the li
19Signing in to Your Samsung AccountDuring the pairing process, the smartphone will prompt you to sign in to your Samsung account. Signing in to your
20BasicsUsing the TouchscreenCaution: To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your
21Touch and HoldTouch and hold to access available options.Touch and Hold with Two FingersTouch and hold with two ngers to open a list of recently-us
22Double-tapWhen viewing a picture, SMS message, or email, double-tap to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.Double-tap With Two FingersTo check Gear
23SwipeUse your nger to swipe from the top, bottom, left or right edges of the screen to perform actions.When using an app, swipe left or right to pe
24Spread and PinchWhen viewing a picture, SMS message, or email, spread two ngers apart to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out.Basic ControlsTurning the Scree
25Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayYou can adjust the display’s brightness on the Gear S to suit the environment. ► On the Clock screen, drag th
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26 Home Screen LayoutMoments BarApps ScreenNotifications WidgetsThe Home screen has multiple panels. Swipe to the left or right to view notications
27Navigating the Home ScreenFrom the Clock screen: • Swipe up from the bottom to display the Apps screen.• Swipe down from the top to display the Mome
28Adding Widgets to the Home ScreenYou can customize the home screens by adding widgets to the right of the Clock screen.To add a widget: On the Home
29Dismissing NoticationsYou can dismiss notications from the Notications screen. This clears the notication, but doesn’t affect the item.To clear
30Moments BarTo view status icons, or activate features quickly, drag down from the top of the Clock screen to display the Moments bar. The Moments ba
31Clock ScreenThe Clock screen is the home screen for the Gear S. When you press the Power/Home key from any other screen, the Clock screen displays.C
32To choose when the clock displays:You can choose to have the clock display all the time, even when the screen times out. When the Clock always on op
33Choosing a Color ThemeThe color theme applies to the Gear S menus. From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style > Color theme, and then make a s
34Opening AppsTo open an app: ► From the Clock screen, drag upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to display the Apps screen, and then select an
35Status IconsStatus icons appear at the top of the Moments screen.You can also display status icons by double-tapping on the screen with two ngers.
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36Icon StatusVibration mode enabled. The Gear S will play a vibration for notications, instead of a sound.Airplane mode enabled. Gear S is not connec
37Entering TextKeyboard layoutWhen you tap a text entry eld on the screen, a keyboard displays to enter text.Delete a preceding characterBreak to the
38Changing the Keyboard Layout ► Touch and hold 123 at the lower-left corner of the keyboard, tap , and then select a keyboard layout.Tip: On the 3 x
39Entering Text by VoiceSpeak the text you want to enter. ► Touch and hold 123 at the lower-left corner of the keyboard, and then tap .Start or pause
40Note: Excessive shaking or impact on the Gear S may result in unintended inputs. Mute/PauseWhen the Mute/Pause gesture is enabled, you can cover the
41Power Saving FeaturesUse Power saving mode to saves battery power.• All functions except calling, messaging, and notications are turned off, and mo
42Connecting as a Media Device1. Connect the Gear to the charging dock.2. Connect the charging dock to a computer using a USB cable.3. On the computer
43Caution: • Check the Gear’s battery status before upgrading the software. Charge the battery fully before upgrading the software.• Do not turn off t
45ConnectionsConnection ModesThere are several ways your Gear S can connect to a smartphone. The Gear S functionality depends on the connection mode.W
1Read Me FirstPlease read this manual before using the Gear S to ensure safe and proper use.• Descriptions are based on the Gear S default settings.•
46Gear OnlyIn Gear Only mode, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone, and is operating as a independent device. While in Gear Only mode, the Ge
47Connecting to a Bluetooth HeadsetWhen you pair the Gear S with a Bluetooth headset, the Gear S remembers the pairing and will connect to the headset
48Congure Bluetooth SettingsCongure settings for the Bluetooth feature.Note: Bluetooth must be turned on to congure Bluetooth settings. ► From the
49Mobile NetworksThe Gear S can connect to mobile networks, to allow remote connection to a smartphone, and for Gear Only connection mode. You can als
50Wi-FiYou can connect the Gear S to Wi-Fi to connect to your smartphone remotely, or to update your news and weather information when the Gear S is n
51Remote ConnectionYou can remotely connect the Gear S to the smartphone when a Bluetooth connection between the devices is not available. When this f
52AppsPhoneMake a voice call using the keypad, from your contacts list, or from the call logs.Note: If a Bluetooth connection between the two devices
53Making Calls from the Phone• On the Apps screen, tap Phone > , enter a number using the keypad, and then tap Call.Enter the numberView call an
54Receiving calls<An incoming call to the Gear’s phone number><An incoming call to the smartphone’s number>Answering a CallWhen a call com
55Missed CallsIf you miss a call, a notication displays on the screen.To view missed call notications:• On the Clock screen, swipe to the right.• On
2 services depending on your data plan. For large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.• Default apps that come with the Gear S
56If you turn on Auto call forwarding, when Gear S is in Remote Connection mode, calls to the smartphone are automatically forwarded to the Gear S. Yo
57Turn Call Forwarding On or Off from Gear S ► From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Call > Auto call forwarding, and then tap the check box besi
58Transferring Calls to the SmartphoneYou can transfer the call from the Gear S to the smartphone, to continue the call on the smartphone. ► On the Ca
59ContactsWhen the Gear S and the smartphone are connected, the Gear S automatically retrieves contacts from the smartphone and displays them on the s
60MessagesView messages and reply, or call the sender using the Gear S. The Gear S displays messages that are sent to the Gear S and smartphone.Note:
61Gear Only:• All messages are sent from the Gear S phone number. Only messages sent to the Gear S phone number can be viewed on Gear S.• When you con
62Responding to MessagesWhile viewing a message notication, you can respond to the message, call the sender, or open the Messages app to view the mes
63EmailView emails received on the smartphone and reply to them.Sending Emails1. On the Apps screen, tap Email.2. Drag the screen downwards from the c
64S HealthS Health helps you manage your health. Set tness goals and regularly record and check your progress.When the Gear S is synced with a compat
65 • Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed.• Ankle swelling, especially at night• A heart murmur or a
3Maintaining Water and Dust ResistanceThe device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to t
66 • Do not look directly at the heart rate sensor’s lights. Doing so may impair your vision. Please make sure children do not look directly at the l
67 between the device’s strap and your wrist, such as body hair, dirt, or other objects may prevent the light from reecting evenly. Please make sure
68 Setting up a User Prole1. On the Apps screen, tap S Health.2. Read the information about using this app and tap OK.3. Follow the on-screen instr
69Setting an Alert for Inactive TimeDisplay alerts on the screen if you do not move for a specic period of time. ► On the Pedometer main screen, tap
70Exercise timeListen to music.Exercise distanceHeart rateNote: The built-in Location feature is used to check information, such as altitude and speed
71 • Measure your heart rate before you start to exercise. If you measure your heart rate during exercise, measurements may be inaccurate.• If you ha
72The feedback is provided by the feature via prompts, such as ‘speed up’, ‘keep up this pace’, and ‘slow down’. When you rst start to use the coachi
73Viewing a Log of Burned CaloriesCompare your burned calorie records for a period by viewing them in a graph. ► On the Exercise main screen, select a
74Measuring Heart RateMeasure and record your heart rate.Note: The Gear’s heart rate measurement feature is intended for tness and informational purp
75Measuring your Heart Rate1. On the Apps screen, tap S Health > Heart Rate.2. When you use this feature for the rst time, read the information ab
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76Viewing Sleep InformationMonitor your sleep patterns and record how much sleep you get by detecting body movements while you sleep. You can transfer
77Viewing your Sleep Data in a Graph ► On the Sleep main screen, swipe upwards.Tip: Only records from the past thirty days are saved. You can view pre
78Viewing the UV Level Records in a GraphOn the UV main screen, swipe upwards.Access additional options.View data in a graphUV levelNote: The Gear’s U
79Additional Information about S Health• The personal information collected by S Health may be stored on the Gear for informative purposes only. Samsu
80ScheduleView the events scheduled on the smartphone’s Calendar.1. On the Apps screen, tap Schedule.2. Select an event from the list to view the deta
81Tips for Better Voice Recognition• Speak clearly.• Speak in quiet places.Do not use offensive or slang words.The Gear may not recognize your command
82AlarmSetting Alarms1. On the Apps screen, tap Alarm > .2. Set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various a
83Find My DeviceIf you misplace the connected smartphone, Gear S can help you nd it. 1. On Gear: On the Apps screen, tap Find My Device.2. On Gear:
84GalleryView images stored in the mobile device after transferring the images to the Gear. Refer to Transferring les from the mobile device to the G
85Music PlayerListen to music saved on the Gear S and on the smartphone.Transferring Music1. On smartphone: On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
5Getting StartedAbout the Gear SYour Gear S connects to your smartphone, to allow you to check notications, answer or make calls, view and send messa
86Controlling Music Playback on the SmartphoneWhen you play music on your smartphone, you can control playback from the Gear. ► On the Apps screen, ta
87NavigatorGet directions for a selected location in the form of spoken and visual instructions.Note: Map information provided by the Gear should only
88Note: To set the Gear to vibrate to warn you of an upcoming turn, drag the screen downwards from the centre of the screen and tap Vibration on.News
89Starting to Exercise1. Gear On the All apps screen, tap Running and tap the screen.2. Gear Tap to play music or tap not to play music during e
91SettingsStyleClocks1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style.2. Tap Clocks, and then congure options:• Clock type: Choose a style of clock. Sw
92Color themeChoose a theme for the screens.1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style.2. Tap Color theme, and then tap a theme to select it. You
93General Forwarding Options1. On the Settings screen, tap Call.2. Tap options to congure them:• Outgoing number: Choose which device’s phone number
94SoundChange the settings for various sounds on the Gear. ► On the Settings screen, tap Sound.• Sound mode: Select Gear’s sound mode from sound, vibr
95ConnectionsCongure settings to control connections with other devices or networks.Note: Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized p
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