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Table of Contents Read Me First 1 Intellectual Property 3 Disclaimer of Liability . . 4 Notice from AT&T 5 Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc 6 Getting Started 9 About the Gear S 9 Package Contents 9 Optional Accessories 10 Device Layout 10 Using the SIM Card 12 Charging ...26 Using the Touchscreen 26 Basic Controls 30 Home Screen Layout 32 Notifications 35 Moments Bar 36 Clock Screen 37 Customizing Your Gear S Style 39 Apps 40 Setting a Privacy Lock 43 Entering Text 44 Motions 46 Power Saving Features 48 Transferring Files Between the Gear S and a Computer 48 ii...
Table of Contents Read Me First 1 Intellectual Property 3 Disclaimer of Liability . . 4 Notice from AT&T 5 Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc 6 Getting Started 9 About the Gear S 9 Package Contents 9 Optional Accessories 10 Device Layout 10 Using the SIM Card 12 Charging ...26 Using the Touchscreen 26 Basic Controls 30 Home Screen Layout 32 Notifications 35 Moments Bar 36 Clock Screen 37 Customizing Your Gear S Style 39 Apps 40 Setting a Privacy Lock 43 Entering Text 44 Motions 46 Power Saving Features 48 Transferring Files Between the Gear S and a Computer 48 ii...
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Upgrading the Gear S 49 Connections 51 Connection Modes 51 Bluetooth 52 Mobile Networks 55 Wi-Fi 56 Remote Connection 57 Apps 58 Phone 58 Contacts 65 Messages 66 Email 69 S Health 70 Schedule 87 S Voice 87 Alarm 89 Find My Device 90 Gallery 91 Music Player ...
Upgrading the Gear S 49 Connections 51 Connection Modes 51 Bluetooth 52 Mobile Networks 55 Wi-Fi 56 Remote Connection 57 Apps 58 Phone 58 Contacts 65 Messages 66 Email 69 S Health 70 Schedule 87 S Voice 87 Alarm 89 Find My Device 90 Gallery 91 Music Player ...
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Samsung Gear App 112 Samsung Gear 112 Edit the Gear Home Screen 114 Transfer Files to Gear 114 Apps and Settings 115 Find My Gear 116 Settings 117 iv
Samsung Gear App 112 Samsung Gear 112 Edit the Gear Home Screen 114 Transfer Files to Gear 114 Apps and Settings 115 Find My Gear 116 Settings 117 iv
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... properly depending on the region, service provider, or device's software. • Content that it is used in. • Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung. • Samsung is an infringement of the device. Users are licensed for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry...
... properly depending on the region, service provider, or device's software. • Content that it is used in. • Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung. • Samsung is an infringement of the device. Users are licensed for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry...
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... system and default applications occupy part of the internal memory is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature. • Default apps that could cause damage to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. Instructional Icons Warning: Situations that come... with the Gear S, contact a Samsung Service Center. Tip: Additional information you may result in Gear S malfunctions and data corruption or loss. For user-installed apps, contact service providers. • Modifying the Gear S operating system or installing...
... system and default applications occupy part of the internal memory is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature. • Default apps that could cause damage to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. Instructional Icons Warning: Situations that come... with the Gear S, contact a Samsung Service Center. Tip: Additional information you may result in Gear S malfunctions and data corruption or loss. For user-installed apps, contact service providers. • Modifying the Gear S operating system or installing...
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..., phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields. 11 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your heart rate, for use with apps like S Health™ on the smartphone. Warning: Do not allow children or animals to restart the Gear S. • Detects when the Gear S is near other...
..., phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields. 11 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your heart rate, for use with apps like S Health™ on the smartphone. Warning: Do not allow children or animals to restart the Gear S. • Detects when the Gear S is near other...
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...the Gear S. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may cause damage. 15 Samsung accessories are running simultaneously. Using other accessories may invalidate you won't be reduced when multiple apps or features are designed for your Gear S for a few minutes before turning on immediately. ...Charging the Battery Before using your device to the charging dock and plugging the USB charger into an outlet, or by Samsung. Caution: Use only charging...
...the Gear S. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may cause damage. 15 Samsung accessories are running simultaneously. Using other accessories may invalidate you won't be reduced when multiple apps or features are designed for your Gear S for a few minutes before turning on immediately. ...Charging the Battery Before using your device to the charging dock and plugging the USB charger into an outlet, or by Samsung. Caution: Use only charging...
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... the connection mode. Connecting the Gear S to Always On. 22 While in Bluetooth connection mode, the Gear S can use all of the Gear S and Samsung Gear app functions. The Gear S functionality depends on : ►►Press and hold the Power/Home key, and then tap Power off. When you configure Gear S connection... paired with the connected smartphone. To turn the Gear S off: ►►Press and hold the Power/Home key. You will not receive calls or SMS messages to a smartphone.
... the connection mode. Connecting the Gear S to Always On. 22 While in Bluetooth connection mode, the Gear S can use all of the Gear S and Samsung Gear app functions. The Gear S functionality depends on : ►►Press and hold the Power/Home key, and then tap Power off. When you configure Gear S connection... paired with the connected smartphone. To turn the Gear S off: ►►Press and hold the Power/Home key. You will not receive calls or SMS messages to a smartphone.
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... data from the Gear phone number. While in Gear Only mode, the Gear S will only send and receive SMS messages and calls to download and install the Samsung Gear app on -screen instructions to the Gear S phone number, and will be dialed from the memory. If you want...to establish a connection between the devices. Pairing Your Gear S to a Smartphone The first time you will need to reset the Gear S, to Samsung Gear app functions. Connected Remotely When connected remotely, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone via the mobile network. While connected remotely, the Gear ...
... data from the Gear phone number. While in Gear Only mode, the Gear S will only send and receive SMS messages and calls to download and install the Samsung Gear app on -screen instructions to the Gear S phone number, and will be dialed from the memory. If you want...to establish a connection between the devices. Pairing Your Gear S to a Smartphone The first time you will need to reset the Gear S, to Samsung Gear app functions. Connected Remotely When connected remotely, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone via the mobile network. While connected remotely, the Gear ...
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Tap OK when the Bluetooth pairing request window appears. 3. 1. On Gear S: When the Bluetooth pairing request appears, tap OK. 4. On Smartphone: Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the set-up. On Smartphone: Make sure Bluetooth is on the smartphone. 24 On Smartphone: Download the Samsung Gear app from the list of scanned devices. When the devices are connected, the Gear S displays the Clock screen and a tutorial, and the Samsung Gear Manager app launches on , and then select the Gear S from Galaxy Apps. 2.
Tap OK when the Bluetooth pairing request window appears. 3. 1. On Gear S: When the Bluetooth pairing request appears, tap OK. 4. On Smartphone: Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the set-up. On Smartphone: Make sure Bluetooth is on the smartphone. 24 On Smartphone: Download the Samsung Gear app from the list of scanned devices. When the devices are connected, the Gear S displays the Clock screen and a tutorial, and the Samsung Gear Manager app launches on , and then select the Gear S from Galaxy Apps. 2.
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Tap To open an app, to select a menu item, or to it with your fingertips. Basics Using the Touchscreen Caution: To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to press an on-screen button, tap it with a finger. 26
Tap To open an app, to select a menu item, or to it with your fingertips. Basics Using the Touchscreen Caution: To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to press an on-screen button, tap it with a finger. 26
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Touch and Hold Touch and hold with two fingers to access available options. Touch and Hold with Two Fingers Touch and hold to open a list of recently-used apps. 27
Touch and Hold Touch and hold with two fingers to access available options. Touch and Hold with Two Fingers Touch and hold to open a list of recently-used apps. 27
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Drag To move an app on the Apps screen, touch and hold it and drag it to perform actions. Swipe down from the top, bottom, left or right to perform an action, such as scrolling through pictures in Gallery, or moving to a new song in Music Player. Swipe Use your finger to swipe from the top of the screen to a new position. 29 When using an app, swipe left or right edges of the screen to return to the previous screen.
Drag To move an app on the Apps screen, touch and hold it and drag it to perform actions. Swipe down from the top, bottom, left or right to perform an action, such as scrolling through pictures in Gallery, or moving to a new song in Music Player. Swipe Use your finger to swipe from the top of the screen to a new position. 29 When using an app, swipe left or right edges of the screen to return to the previous screen.
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... the screen to your Gear S plays sounds or vibrations. To switch to sound mode: • Press and hold the Gear S speaker close to display the Apps screen, and then tap Settings > Display > Brightness. Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of sound that Gear S plays. ►►On the Clock screen, drag..., and then tap Sound or Vibration. • On the Clock screen, drag the screen upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to display the Apps screen, and then tap Settings > Sound > Volume. Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can cause hearing damage.
... the screen to your Gear S plays sounds or vibrations. To switch to sound mode: • Press and hold the Gear S speaker close to display the Apps screen, and then tap Settings > Display > Brightness. Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of sound that Gear S plays. ►►On the Clock screen, drag..., and then tap Sound or Vibration. • On the Clock screen, drag the screen upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to display the Apps screen, and then tap Settings > Sound > Volume. Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can cause hearing damage.
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..., such as missed calls or new messages, received on the Gear S and on page 36. For more information, see "Moments Bar" on the smartphone. Launch apps. Apps Screen 32 View current status. View the time, plus other info, depending on the clock style. Swipe to the left or right to view notifications... or widgets, or swipe from the top to display the Moments bar, and from the bottom to display the Apps screen. Home Screen Layout Moments Bar Notifications Widgets The Home screen has multiple panels.
..., such as missed calls or new messages, received on the Gear S and on page 36. For more information, see "Moments Bar" on the smartphone. Launch apps. Apps Screen 32 View current status. View the time, plus other info, depending on the clock style. Swipe to the left or right to view notifications... or widgets, or swipe from the top to display the Moments bar, and from the bottom to display the Apps screen. Home Screen Layout Moments Bar Notifications Widgets The Home screen has multiple panels.
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Panel Widgets Widget or feature Music Player, S Health, and News briefing Widgets available by default, or you can Add widgets. Note: Default panel configuration may vary, depending on the device software. Navigating the Home Screen From the Clock screen: • Swipe up from the bottom to display the Apps screen. • Swipe down from the top to display the Moments bar. • Swipe to the left to see Notifications. • Swipe to the right to move to the Widgets panels. 33
Panel Widgets Widget or feature Music Player, S Health, and News briefing Widgets available by default, or you can Add widgets. Note: Default panel configuration may vary, depending on the device software. Navigating the Home Screen From the Clock screen: • Swipe up from the bottom to display the Apps screen. • Swipe down from the top to display the Moments bar. • Swipe to the left to see Notifications. • Swipe to the right to move to the Widgets panels. 33
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... S must be connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth to access Gear S settings in the Samsung Gear app. ►►On Smartphone: Tap Apps > Samsung Gear > Notifications > Manage notifications and tap next to the item to receive on the smartphone tap Apps > Samsung Gear > Notifications, and then tap Limit notifications. Blocking Notifications You can choose the types...
... S must be connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth to access Gear S settings in the Samsung Gear app. ►►On Smartphone: Tap Apps > Samsung Gear > Notifications > Manage notifications and tap next to the item to receive on the smartphone tap Apps > Samsung Gear > Notifications, and then tap Limit notifications. Blocking Notifications You can choose the types...
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... screen, touch and hold on . To choose when the clock displays: You can always check the time and quickly access notifications. ►►From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style > Clocks > Clock always on the screen and then swipe to the left or right to browse clock types, and then tap...
... screen, touch and hold on . To choose when the clock displays: You can always check the time and quickly access notifications. ►►From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style > Clocks > Clock always on the screen and then swipe to the left or right to browse clock types, and then tap...
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... the font used on the Gear S. Choosing Wallpaper Wallpaper displays in the background of the home screens, except the Clock screen. ►►From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style > Wallpapers, and then make a selection: • Tap a wallpaper to select it. • Tap to choose a solid wallpaper. •...; Tap to the Gear S menus. ►►From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style > Color theme, and then make your Gear S your own by choosing the wallpaper, color theme, and font.
... the font used on the Gear S. Choosing Wallpaper Wallpaper displays in the background of the home screens, except the Clock screen. ►►From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style > Wallpapers, and then make a selection: • Tap a wallpaper to select it. • Tap to choose a solid wallpaper. •...; Tap to the Gear S menus. ►►From the Apps screen, tap Settings > Style > Color theme, and then make your Gear S your own by choosing the wallpaper, color theme, and font.
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...the bottom edge of the screen. Opening Apps To 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 app icon to display recent apps, and then tap Close all apps: ►►Touch and hold on ...an app and drag it . To open a recently-used app: ►►Tap Recent apps, and then tap an app icon. Closing Apps To close all . 40
...the bottom edge of the screen. Opening Apps To 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 app icon to display recent apps, and then tap Close all apps: ►►Touch and hold on ...an app and drag it . To open a recently-used app: ►►Tap Recent apps, and then tap an app icon. Closing Apps To close all . 40