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Samsung Gear app

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Samsung Health

View the data saved in the Samsung Health app.
Launch 

Samsung Gear

 on your mobile device and tap 

SETTINGS

 

 

Samsung Health

.

Samsung Galaxy Apps

Purchase and download apps that are specialised for the Gear from 

Galaxy Apps

.

Launch 

Samsung Gear

 on your mobile device and tap 

SETTINGS

 

 

Samsung Galaxy Apps

.

Browse by category and select an app to download.

About Gear

View your Gear’s status, back up or restore data, or update the Gear’s software.
Launch 

Samsung Gear

 on your mobile device and tap 

SETTINGS

 

 

About Gear

.

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Battery

: Check the remaining battery power and time to use the Gear.

The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs 
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating 
conditions.

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Storage

: Check the status of the used and available memory. To delete unnecessary files, 

tap 

CLEAN NOW

.

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

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RAM

: Check the status of the used and available RAM. To speed up your Gear by reducing 

the amount of RAM you are using, tick apps from the apps list, and tap 

CLEAN NOW

.

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Update Gear software

: Update the Gear to the latest software.

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Back up and restore

: Back up the Gear’s data on the Samsung Cloud or restore backup 

data. Refer to 

Backing up and restoring data

 for more information.

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Legal information

: View the legal information for the Gear.

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Unknown sources

: Set the Gear to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.

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Samsung account

: View the Samsung account information.

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Device name

: Change the Gear’s name.

Summary of Contents for SM-R365

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English EU 09 2017 Rev 1 1 SM R365 ...

Page 2: ... screen on and off Basic 17 Touchscreen 20 Navigating the screen 21 Home screen 25 Status panel 27 Apps screen 28 Setting the screen lock 28 Answering calls 29 SOS messages 30 Finding my Gear 31 Updating the Gear Applications 32 Music Player 35 Health management apps 38 24 hour Log 39 Exercise 42 Steps 43 Floors 44 Heart rate 46 Together 47 Water 48 Caffeine 49 Speedo On 50 Find My Phone 51 Timer ...

Page 3: ...Table of Contents 3 Samsung Gear app 61 Introduction 62 INFO 63 SETTINGS Appendix 68 Troubleshooting 71 Removing the battery ...

Page 4: ...e the Gear or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this Gear are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media Default apps that come with the Gear are subject to updates and may no longer be supporte...

Page 5: ...or receives an impact the water and dust resistant features of the device may be damaged Do not disassemble your device The water and dust resistant features of the device can be damaged Do not expose your device to a dramatic change in air temperature or water temperature Do not dry your device with a heating machine like a hair drier The water resistant feature of the device can be damaged in th...

Page 6: ...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 before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availab...

Page 7: ...ls Do not insert sharp objects into the pressure vent atmospheric pressure sensor Inner components of the Gear can be damaged Ensure that the strap is kept clean Contact with contaminants such as dust and dye can cause stains on the strap that may not be fully removed The colours on the curved screen may look different depending on your viewing position ...

Page 8: ...he screen Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to restart the Gear Press to open the Apps screen when you are on theWatch screen Press to open theWatch screen when you are on any other screen Back Press to return to the previous screen Charger dock Charging terminals Do not expose the charger dock to water ...

Page 9: ...e device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty 2 Plug the USB power adapter into an electric socket 3 Place the Gear on the charger dock with the charging terminals facing each other 4 After fully charging your Gear disconnect it from the charger dock Unplug the charger from the electric socket To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power...

Page 10: ...ur on the terminals Clean the terminals before charging the battery If the battery is completely discharged the Gear cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected 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 drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after full...

Page 11: ...ectly for details To have the strap replaced visit a Samsung Service Centre Strap tips and precautions Be cautious when wearing the Gear If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Gear too tightly you may feel some discomfort Some people may experience discomfort when wearing the Gear for prolonged periods Skin irritation may occur if the strap is exposed to soap sweat allergens or pollutants for lo...

Page 12: ...the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device Refer to Connecting the Gear to a mobile device for details To turn off the Gear press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Restarting the Gear If your Gear is frozen and unresponsive press ...

Page 13: ...pps Play Store Other Android devices Play Store You cannot install the Samsung Gear app on the mobile devices that do not support Gear syncing Ensure that your mobile device is compatible with a Gear Connecting the Gear to a mobile device via Bluetooth Gear 1 Turn on the Gear 2 Select a language to use and tap Next A screen will appear about downloading and installing the Samsung Gear app If you w...

Page 14: ...ce manufacturer Visit www samsung com to see compatible devices To use all features of the Gear update the Samsung Health app to the latest version Connecting the Gear to a new mobile device When you connect the Gear to another mobile device a pop up window will ask you to reset the Gear Make sure you back up any important data stored in your Gear For more information about backing up your Gear re...

Page 15: ...thout a mobile device when you turn on the Gear for the first time or you reset it Some features are not available 1 Turn on the Gear 2 Select a language to use and tap Next 3 Tap and swipe upwards the screen and then tap here 4 Check the notice and read the terms and conditions and then agree to them 5 Follow the PIN setting instructions to protect your personal information 6 Create a PIN to use ...

Page 16: ...creen press the Home key or the Back key To turn off the screen cover it with your palm The screen will turn off if the Gear is not used for a specified period You can also turn the screen on or off with theWake up gesture feature Refer to Device for more information ...

Page 17: ...h anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The Gear may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen The touchscreen may not be available whenWater Lock mode is activated Tapping To open an app to select a menu item or to press an on screen button tap ...

Page 18: ...sic 18 Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for two or more seconds to access the Edit mode or to view available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position ...

Page 19: ...Basic 19 Swiping Swipe to the left or right to view other panels You can also swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to view the details of notifications ...

Page 20: ...eWatch and Apps screen On theWatch screen press the Home key to open the Apps screen When you are not on theWatch screen press the Home key to return to theWatch screen Returning to the previous screen Press the Back key to return to the previous screen ...

Page 21: ...s notifications or widgets Notifications Watch Widgets Add widgets Available widgets notifications and their arrangement may vary depending on the software version Notifications screen Stay up to date with events notifications and messages from your mobile device You can change settings for the notification feature of the Gear on your mobile device Refer to Notifications for more information ...

Page 22: ...y vibrates when the notification is arrived and you cannot hear any sound To configure the vibration settings refer Vibration for more information Depending on the type of notification you can view the notification s details by tapping READ MORE on the Notifications screen If a message includes long text or attachments check the message details on your mobile device Viewing other notifications Swi...

Page 23: ...he app When you have not received any notifications on your Gear block notifications via your mobile device On your mobile device launch Samsung Gear tap SETTINGS Notifications Manage notifications and then tap the switch next to an app to block its notifications Watch screen View the current time You can also check your step count heart rate and more Press the Home key to open theWatch screen whe...

Page 24: ...n select a watch face Widgets You can add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that offer limited functionality to provide information and convenient access You can use the following widgets by default 24 hour Log Steps Floors Heart rate Exercise Adding widgets You can add more widgets on the Home screen Swipe to the left tap and select a widget The selected widget will be added Movin...

Page 25: ...of the screen Do not disturb Indicator icons Music Player Brightness Water Lock mode Current activity status Indicator icons Indicator icons appear at the top of the screen The icons listed in the table below are most common The indicator icons shown may vary depending on the region Icon Meaning Bluetooth connected Bluetooth disconnected Bluetooth headset connected Wi Fi connected Battery power le...

Page 26: ...tness to suit the environment On the status panel tap and adjust the brightness by tapping or On the brightness adjustment screen tap or set the maximum brightness level to enter outdoor mode Maximum brightness will last for 5 minutes in outdoor mode Water Lock mode You can enterWater Lock mode when you exercise in the water On the status panel tap The touchscreen the wake up gesture feature and w...

Page 27: ... items On the Apps screen tap and hold an app and then drag it to the desired location You can also arrange the Gear s apps on your mobile device Refer to Apps for more information Installing apps You can purchase and download apps specially designed for the Gear To use this feature your Gear and mobile device must be connected On your mobile device launch Samsung Gear and tap SETTINGS Samsung Gal...

Page 28: ...screen Setting a PIN On the Apps screen tap Settings Screen lock Screen lock type PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter four numbers and then enter the PIN again to verify it Unlocking the Gear Turn on the screen and enter the unlock code To deactivate this feature on the Apps screen tap Settings Screen lock Screen lock type enter your PIN and then tap None Answering calls You can receive notif...

Page 29: ...ations or to make calls SOS messages In an emergency situation you can send an SOS message by quickly pressing the Gear s Home key three times Setting up SOS messages 1 Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS Send SOS requests and tap the switch to activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already done so Adding emergency contacts ...

Page 30: ...Viewing my location After sending an SOS message which includes your location information you can view your location on the Notifications screen From theWatch screen swipe to the right to open the Notifications screen and tap the SOS notification to view your current location information on the map To finish sharing your location with your emergency contacts scroll down the screen and tap Stop sha...

Page 31: ...GS 3 Tap About Gear Update Gear software Download updates manually 4 Tap DOWNLOAD and download the latest software on your mobile device 5 Read the on screen information and tap INSTALL NOW The Gear will copy the updated software from your mobile device and restart To automatically check for available updates tap the Download updates automatically switch to activate it Updates will be downloaded o...

Page 32: ...music saved in the Gear and in the mobile device Playing music Tap Music Player on the Apps screen Skip to the next file Adjust the volume Access additional options Pause and resume playback Restart the currently playing file or skip to the previous file ...

Page 33: ...bile device The music will come from your mobile device 3 Tap to play the music The music will be played on your mobile device Tap to adjust the volume or mute the sound Importing music Import music from your device to your Gear 1 On the mobile device launch Samsung Gear 2 Tap SETTINGS Send music to Gear 3 Tap Select tracks 4 Select files and tap DONE To sync recently added music in your mobile de...

Page 34: ...e music will come from your Gear Tap Shuffle Repeat or Favourite to select an option 3 Tap to play the music The music will be played on the Gear Tap and drag it upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to open the library screen On the library screen you can view the currently playing song and playlist and arrange music by tracks albums and artists When you save music to the Gear tracks with a ...

Page 35: ...The 24 hour Log Steps Floors Exercise Heart rate Water Caffeine andTogether apps are intended only for leisure well being and fitness purposes They are not intended for medical use Before using these features read the instructions carefully Any information that is obtained from use of the Gear or the Gear Software or any application preloaded within may not be suitable accurate complete or reliabl...

Page 36: ...e your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately Because the heart rate sensor uses light to approximate heart rate its accuracy may vary due to physical factors that affect light absorption and reflection such as blood circulation blood pressure skin condition and location and concentration of blood vessels In addition if your heart rate is extremely high or low measurements may be inaccurate Users ...

Page 37: ...rm proper operation If you use a wireless connection such as Bluetooth the Gear may be affected by electronic interference from other devices Avoid using the Gear near other devices that transmit radio waves The content used in the Samsung Health app may vary depending on the software version of the app The services provided with the app are subject to change or the cancellation of support without...

Page 38: ...chased the Gear displays the burnt calories data on the basis of the current time Healthy This indicates whether you exercise with or without using the Exercise feature Light This indicates the time you spent doing light activities such as a light walk Inactive This indicates the time spent not moving for one hour or more To help you stay active the Gear will prompt you to move after 50 minutes of...

Page 39: ...ase or high blood pressure are recommended to seek the advice of a licensed medical professional If you feel dizzy experience pain or have difficulty breathing during exercise stop using this feature and seek the advice of a licensed medical professional If you have just purchased or have reset the Gear create your profile Exercising with the Gear 1 Tap Exercise on the Apps screen 2 Tap Activity t...

Page 40: ...measured more accurately When you select Swimming Water Lock mode will be activated automatically Exercise time Check your exercise information 7 You can view exercise information such as calories burned and current speed when you swipe the screen to the left or right or tap the bottom of the screen When you are swimming you can check additional exercise information such as your previous stroke an...

Page 41: ...tes while wearing the Gear it automatically recognises that you are exercising and records the exercise type and duration When you stop exercising for more than one minute the Gear automatically recognises that you have stopped exercising and this feature is deactivated Among the various exercise types only walking running elliptical workouts rowing and cycling can be measured The automatic exerci...

Page 42: ...he screen You may experience a brief delay while the steps app monitors your steps and then displays your step count You may also experience a brief delay before the pop up window indicates that your goal has been reached If you use the steps tracker while travelling by car or train vibration may affect your step count Setting your target steps 1 Tap Set target and open the settings screen 2 Tap o...

Page 43: ...The floors measured may not be accurate depending on the environment the user s movements and the conditions of buildings The floors measured may not be accurate if water or foreign materials enter the pressure vent atmospheric pressure sensor If there is any detergent sweat or raindrops on the Gear rinse it with clean water and dry the pressure vent atmospheric pressure sensor thoroughly before u...

Page 44: ... If the measurement is very different from the expected heart rate rest for 30 minutes and then measure it again During winter or in cold weather keep yourself warm when measuring your heart rate Smoking or consuming alcohol before taking measurements may cause your heart rate to be different from your normal heart rate Do not talk yawn or breathe deeply while taking heart rate measurements Doing ...

Page 45: ... in regular intervals Also the Gear can always measure your heart rate automatically whenever you are relaxing or working out Refer to Auto HR for more information 1 Tap Heart rate on the Apps screen 2 Tap Auto HR to open the settings screen and select a measuring interval If you select Frequent or Never the Gear may not measure your heart rate automatically when using the workout detection featur...

Page 46: ...nd start competitions with your friends registered as contacts via Samsung Health on your mobile device Tap Together on the Apps screen Activate theTogether feature in the Samsung Health app on your mobile device to check the information on your Gear This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 47: ... you drink a glass of water If you accidentally added an incorrect value you can fix it by tapping To view weekly records swipe upwards or downwards on the screen Setting your target consumption 1 Tap Set target and open the settings screen 2 Tap to turn on the target setting feature on 3 Tap Daily target 4 Tap or to set the target and then tap ...

Page 48: ...en you drink a cup of coffee If you accidentally added an incorrect value you can fix it by tapping To view weekly records swipe upwards or downwards on the screen Setting your caffeine consumption limit 1 Tap Set limit and open the settings screen 2 Tap to turn on the target setting feature on 3 Tap Daily limit 4 Tap or to set the target and then tap ...

Page 49: ...art recording your swimming exercise without setting a target Water Lock mode will activate automatically and the distance your pace and the duration will be measured Tap TRIALS and select the preset target you want to achieve Alternatively tap DISTANCE or TIME to create your own target 3 Press the Back key and press and hold the Home key to exitWater Lock mode and then tap FINISH to stop recordin...

Page 50: ... find it 1 Tap Find My Phone on the Apps screen 2 Tap The mobile device emits sounds and turns on the screen Drag to the left or right on the mobile device or tap on the Gear Viewing the location of your mobile device Tap Locate phone The Gear will display your mobile device s location ...

Page 51: ...save the settings 5 Tap Start 6 Drag upwards when the timer goes off Stopwatch 1 Tap Stopwatch on the Apps screen 2 Tap Start to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap Lap 3 Tap STOP to stop timing To restart the timing tap RESUME To clear lap times tap Reset To view your stopwatch log swipe upwards or downwards on the screen ...

Page 52: ...s to check the tomorrow or weekly weather information Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps You can make your Gear more personalised by configuring various setting options Tap Settings on the Apps screen Display Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Watch faces Select a watch type Watch always on Set the Gear to display a watch when the screen is ...

Page 53: ...activated Vibration Change the vibration settings On the Settings screen tap Vibration Vibration Turn the vibrating feature on or off on Long buzz Increase the duration of the vibration to notice alerts more easily when you receive a call or a notification on Device Change the Gear s interaction settings On the Settings screen tap Device Double press Home key Select an action to perform when you p...

Page 54: ...es that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung...

Page 55: ... Gear connecting to the network automatically select it from the list of networks and tap Forget If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart your device sWi Fi feature or the wireless router Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use In debugging mode you can connect your Gear to aWi Fi network while it is connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth Alerts Set the Gear to vibrat...

Page 56: ...Help View help information for using the screen lock feature Power saving Activate power saving mode to save battery power by limiting the Gear s functions Displays colours on the screen as grey tones Deactivates notifications Deactivates theWi Fi feature Restrict additional features Limits the performance of the Gear s CPU On the Settings screen tap Power saving Alternatively when the screen is t...

Page 57: ...er height and weight On the Settings screen tap Profile and configure your profile settings Health nudges Allow the Gear to send you notifications when you reach your exercise targets or you stay active On the Settings screen tap Health nudges and select items to receive notifications an item is selected ...

Page 58: ... rate automatically when you work out select Always for the Auto HR option Refer to Auto HR for more information If you activate the auto locate feature your Gear s battery will drain more quickly Auto HR The Gear can automatically measure and track your heart rate On the Settings screen tap Auto HR and select a measuring interval Always The Gear measures your heart rate continuously regardless of...

Page 59: ...evice The Gear s battery must be charged by more than 15 to update the Gear s software About device Access information about the Gear Report diagnostics Set the Gear to automatically send the device s diagnostics to Samsung on Reset Gear Reset Gear s settings to the factory default values and delete all data Debugging Activate or deactivate USB debugging mode when developing apps for the Gear on C...

Page 60: ... the Settings screen tap Connect to phone Connect to phone appears only when you use the Gear without connecting it to a mobile device Yes Connect the Gear to a new mobile device and restore health data and settings information No Connect the Gear to a new mobile device and reset health data and settings information ...

Page 61: ...nded watch faces You can also customise your Gear s various settings such as your notification settings Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device Some features may not be available depending on the type of connected mobile device The screenshots may vary depending on the app version Access additional options Customise your Gear settings INFO SETTINGS Gear s status Recommended features ...

Page 62: ...ions and error reports You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider INFO View your Gear s status Samsung Health data and download recommended watch faces Launch S...

Page 63: ...feature Stay up to date with a variety of events such as new messages received on the mobile device Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device tap SETTINGS Notifications tap the switch to activate it and then activate items Manage notifications Select apps on the mobile device to send notifications to the Gear Show only while wearing Gear Set the Gear to show notifications only while you are wearin...

Page 64: ...available memory it deletes music files that you have not set as your favourites in order from oldest to newest if you have activated the auto sync feature Select tracks Select audio files and manually send them from the mobile device to the Gear Auto sync Set the device to sync audio files with the Gear while the Gear is charging Playlists to sync Select a playlist to sync with the Gear Playlists...

Page 65: ... reset you cannot restore the information or use the Find my Gear feature Gear connection Customise your Gear s wireless connection settings Launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device tap SETTINGS Gear connection and tap the switch to activate it Remote connection Set the Gear to remotely connect to the mobile device when a Bluetooth connection between the devices is not available SyncWi Fi profile...

Page 66: ...nd operating conditions Storage Check the status of the used and available memory To delete unnecessary files tap CLEAN NOW The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you update the device RAM Check the status of the used and available RAM To ...

Page 67: ...amsung Cloud Music saved on the Gear will not be backed up Health management apps data will be automatically saved on the connected mobile device s Samsung Health app To restore launch Samsung Gear on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS About Gear Back up and restore Restore data The latest backup data will be restored About Samsung Gear app View version information of the Samsung Gear app Launch ...

Page 68: ...attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen the touchscreen may not function properly If you are wearing gloves if your hands are not clean while touching the touchscreen or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips the touchscreen may malfunction The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Restart your Gear to clear any t...

Page 69: ... not solve your problem perform a factory data reset On the Apps screen tap Settings Gear info Reset Gear Before performing the factory data reset remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the Gear Another Bluetooth device cannot locate your Gear Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your Gear Reset your Gear and try again Ensure that your Gear and the oth...

Page 70: ... environment the devices are used in Restart both devices and launch the Samsung Gear app on the mobile device again The battery icon is empty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that you connect the Gear to the charger dock and connect the dock to the charger properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery r...

Page 71: ...upted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the Gear A small gap appears around the outside of the Gear case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain b...

Page 72: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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