WEARABLE

User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.
Table of Contents

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Work out in the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Watch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Water and Dust Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Customize Your Watch Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Status Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Set Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Assemble Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Enter Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Wear the Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Start Using Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Use Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Learn About Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Alti-Barometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
How to Use Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Find My Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Galaxy Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connection Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

News Briefing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

PPT Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connect to a New Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sounds and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Vibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Samsung Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Do Not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Control remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Watch Faces and Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Adjust Screen Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Text to Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Set the Screen Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Touch Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Custom Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Device Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Wake-Up Gesture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Gear Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Watch Only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Reset Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Gear Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Lock Screen and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Samsung Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Set a Screen Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Security Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Reactivation Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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Special Features

Learn about your mobile device’s

special features.
Work out in the Water
Use Water lock mode when you exercise in the water.
For more information, see “Water Lock Mode” on
page 23.

Water and Dust

Resistance
This device is rated 5ATM, and passed military
specification (MIL‑STD‑810G) testing. For more
information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance”
on page 104.

Special Features 2
Getting Started

Learn about your device hardware,

assembly procedures, and how to
get started using your new device.
Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device for the
first time.
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.

Wireless Charger

Wireless charging surface

USB charger port

LED indicator

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Set Up Your Device 5

Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion
battery.

Warning: Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your

device. Placing objects, such as magnetic stripe cards,
including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and
boarding passes, next to the device or charger may
cause damage from the charger or device’s magnetic
field.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved
device while charging. by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for
your device to maximize battery life. Using other
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger port.
accessories may void your warranty and may cause
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and damage.
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

3. Place the Gear onto the wireless charger dock.

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While charging, the device and the charger may Check the Charge Status
become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan When you connect the Gear and the wireless charger
or performance and is in the device’s normal range of dock, the wireless charger dock’s LED indicator flashes
operation. certain colors to indicate the battery level.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.
• Red > Green > Orange: Standby mode

If the device heats up while charging the battery:

• Red: Charging.

1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close

• Green: Fully charged

any running apps. • Orange: Connected to a low-charger head

2. Wait for the device to cool down and then begin Note: When a wireless charger dock error occurs, the
charging the device again. LED indicator flashes red. Disconnect the Gear from the
wireless charger dock, and then reconnect. If the error
Note: Prevent the USB charger port and the small occurs again, contact a Samsung Service Center for
end of the charger from coming into contact with service support.
conductive materials, such as liquids, dust, metal
powders, and pencil leads.

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Wear the Gear Warning: If you feel discomfort while using the device,
stop using it. If your device becomes hot, please
Wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above remove it until it cools.
your wrist as shown below. Do not fasten the Gear too
tightly. Strap Tips and Precautions
1. Open the buckle and place the strap around • Some people may experience discomfort when
your wrist. wearing the Gear for prolonged periods.

2. Fit the strap to your wrist, insert the pin into an • If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Gear too
adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to tightly, you may feel some discomfort.
close it.
• Do not expose the straps to very wet conditions.
Wet straps can cause skin irritations. Dry the straps
first. If you experience skin irritation when wearing
the device, stop wearing the device and consult a
physician.

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Heart Rate sensor

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Replace the Strap To replace the strap:

Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with ► Insert one end of the spring bar into the lug, slide
a new one. the spring bar inwards, and connect the new strap.

To remove the strap:

► Slide the strap’s spring bar inwards and pull the

strap away from the Gear.
2

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Start Using Your Device Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your

device.

Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device Your Gear locks when you remove it from your wrist or

on or off. when the screen times out while you are wearing it.

To turn the device on: The default Screen lock on your device is None.

To choose a more secure screen lock, see

► Press and hold the Power button until the device “Set a Screen Lock” on page 91.

turns on.
To unlock the device:

To turn the device off:
► Press the Power button or Back button.
1. Press and hold the Power button.

2. Tap Power off.

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Use the Set Up Wizard Connect the Gear to a Smartphone
When you turn on the Gear for the first time or reset it, 1. Turn on the Gear.
the Setup wizard is displayed. Follow the prompts to 2. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
learn about your device’s features.  Samsung Gear.

• If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to

Samsung Gear App the latest version.
To connect your Gear to a smartphone, install the 3. Tap Start the Journey, and follow the prompts to
Samsung Gear app on the smartphone. You can select your device.
download the Samsung Gear app from Galaxy Apps, or
Google Play™ store. 4. When the Bluetooth® pairing request window is
displayed, confirm the passkeys displayed on your
Compatible with select devices using Android 4.4 Gear and smartphone match, and then tap OK.
and later, with at least 1.5 GB RAM. Supported
devices may vary by carrier and device. Some 5. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.
features may not be available. For best results, When the devices are connected, a tutorial is displayed
connect with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. on the Gear’s screen. Follow the prompts to learn basic
For a list of compatible smartphones, please visit controls.
[Link]/us/support/owners/product/gear-sport.

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Connect the Gear to a New Smartphone Remote Connection
When you connect the Gear to another smartphone, the Set the Gear to remotely connect to the smartphone
Gear automatically resets and all data is removed from when a Bluetooth connection between the devices is
its memory. Make sure you back up any important data not available. With this connection, you can still receive
stored on your Gear. notifications from your smartphone.

1. Back up your Gear’s data on your smartphone as To enable or disable this feature:
follows:
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
• From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap  Samsung Gear > Settings tab.
 Samsung Gear > Settings tab > About Gear >
2. Tap Gear connection > Remote connection.
Back up and restore > Back up settings.
Note: You must connect the Gear to Wi-Fi and sign in
2. End the connection between your Gear and
to your Samsung account on the smartphone to enable
smartphone.
this feature.
3. Connect your Gear to another smartphone.

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Auto Switch Device Disconnect
If you have connected two or more wearable devices 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
to your smartphone, they are remembered in the  Samsung Gear.
Samsung Gear app. If a connected wearable device
2. Tap More options > Disconnect, and then confirm
is disconnected, the Samsung Gear app searches for
when prompted. The Gear disconnects from your
another remembered wearable device and connects
smartphone.
to it.

1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap

 Samsung Gear.

2. Tap More options > Auto switch device, and tap

On/Off to enable the feature.

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Learn About

Your Device

Learn some of the key features of

your device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to navigate
the device.
Front View

Bezel

Back button
Touchscreen

Power/Home button

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Learn About Your Device 15 Front View

• Bezel

- Rotate the bezel to navigate through screens and

to select options.

• Back button

- Press to return to the previous screen.

- Press to pause a workout while tracking your

exercise.

• Power/Home button

- Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off.

- Press to turn on the screen.

- Press and hold for more than seven seconds to

restart the Gear.

- Press to open the Apps screen when you are on

the Watch screen.

- Press to open the Watch screen when you are on

any other screen.

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Back View

Heart rate sensor

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Learn About Your Device 17 Back View

Navigation Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
Learn the basics for how to navigate through your the screen.
device.
• Swipe to the left or right to view other panels.

Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold

Please note that a touch screen responds best to a Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive
stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
when pressing on the touch screen may damage the move it.
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
• Touch and hold the screen for two or more seconds
to access the Edit mode or to view available options.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Drag
• Tap an app to open it or a menu item to select it. Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
• Tap to press an on-screen button.
• Drag an app shortcut to place it in a new location on
an Apps screen.

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Watch Screen Customize Your Watch
The Watch screen is the starting point for the Gear.
Rotate the bezel left or right to view notifications and
Screens
widgets.
Change the Watch Face
1. Touch and hold the Watch screen, and then rotate
the bezel to view available watch faces.

• You can add more watch faces by rotating

the bezel to the last screen and tapping
Galaxy Apps.

2. Tap the watch face to select it.

• You can customize the watch face by tapping

Customize.

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You can also change the Gear’s watch face on your Widgets
smartphone:
You can add widgets to the Home screens. Widgets are
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap small apps that offer limited functionality to provide
 Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Watch faces. information and convenient access.
2. Tap a desired watch face. The watch face you
selected is applied on the Watch screen. Add Widgets
To add more widgets on the Home screen:
3. Tap Customize to select a background and items to
display on the watch face. 1. Rotate the bezel to the end of the Widget screens,
and tap Add widget.
Suggested Watch Faces 2. Select a widget.
View recommended watch faces available to download.
• The selected widget is displayed in a new panel.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
 Samsung Gear > Info tab. Move Widgets
2. Tap View more watch faces to see options. ► Touch and hold a widget and then drag it to the
desired location.

Remove Widgets
► Touch and hold a widget, and then tap Delete.

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Status Panel

Indicator icons

Airplane mode Water lock mode

Power saving mode Do not disturb

Watch always on Settings

Brightness Music player

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Learn About Your Device 21 Status Panel

To open the Status panel: Power Saving
► On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of Activate power saving mode to save battery power by
the screen. limiting the Gear’s functions.

1. On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of

Status Bar the screen to open the status panel.
Indicator icons display at the top of the screen in the 2. Tap Power saving, and then tap On.
Status bar.

Indicator Icons Airplane Mode

Airplane mode disconnects your device from all
Bluetooth connected
networks and turns off connectivity features, such as
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth is on but not connected
1. On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of
Bluetooth headset connected the screen to open the status panel.

Wi-Fi connected 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On.

Battery full

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Water Lock Mode Do Not Disturb Mode
You can use Water lock mode to exercise in the water. You can set the Gear not to vibrate and turn off the
The touchscreen, the wake-up gesture feature, and screen when a notification, except for alarms, is
watch always on feature will turn off. received.

To enable Water lock mode: 1. On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of
the screen to open the status panel.
1. On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of
the screen to open the status panel. 2. Tap Do not disturb, and select a length of time.

2. Tap Water lock mode, and then tap On. 3. Tap On.

To exit Water lock mode:

► Press and hold the Home button to turn off the

mode.

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Watch Always On Play Music
Set the Gear to display a watch when the screen is You can play music saved on the Gear or smartphone.
turned off. For more information, see "Music Player" on page 48.

1. On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of 1. On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of
the screen to open the status panel. the screen to open the status panel.

2. Tap Watch always on, and then tap On. 2. Tap Music to open the Music Player app.

Adjust the Brightness Customize Quick Settings

You can adjust the Gear’s display brightness to suit the Manage the Quick settings that appear on the Status
environment. panel.

1. On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
the screen to open the status panel.  Settings.

2. Tap Brightness and adjust the level by rotating 2. Tap Device > Edit quick settings.
the bezel.
• Tap Remove to remove a quick setting.
• Tap Add to select a new quick setting.
• Touch and hold, and then drag a quick setting to
change its order.

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Notifications Clear All Notifications
Stay up to date with events, notifications, and To clear all notifications:
messages from your smartphone. 1. From the Watch screen, rotate the bezel left to view
When you receive a notification, information about the notifications.
notification, such as its type, is displayed on the screen 2. Rotate the bezel to the end of the notifications
while the Gear is vibrating. screens, and then tap Clear all.
1. Rotate the bezel left.

2. Tap the notification screen to view details. Block Notifications

To block notifications from an app:

View the Notifications List 1. From the Watch screen, rotate the bezel left to view
To view a list of notifications from the same app: notifications.

1. From the Watch screen, rotate the bezel left to view 2. Tap a notification from the app that you want to
notifications. block.

2. Tap the number at the bottom of the notification. 3. Tap the notification to view the details.

4. Tap More options > Block app.

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Notification Settings • Auto show details: Set the Gear to show details
for notifications when they are received.
Change settings for the notification feature.

1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap

• Notification indicator: Show a yellow indicator
on the watch face when there are unread
 Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Notifications.
notifications.
2. Tap On/Off to activate it, and then tap to select
items:
• Smart relay: Set the smartphone to display
notification information from the Gear when you
• Manage notifications: Select apps on the pick up the smartphone.
smartphone to send notifications to the Gear.

• Show only while wearing Gear: Show

notifications on your Gear only while it is
being worn.

• Show while using phone: Show notifications

from your phone on your Gear while you are
using your phone.

• Turn on screen: Set the Gear to turn on the

screen when the notification is received.

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Enter Text Default keyboard
Text can be entered by speaking or by using a keyboard. Select a default keyboard type for text input.

A text input screen is displayed automatically when 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
you are able to enter text. Select an emoticon or text  Settings.
template to enter a message. You can also use voice 2. Tap General management > Input >
input or the keyboard to type texts. Default keyboard and select your default
keyboard.

Note: This option is only available if you have

downloaded additional keyboards from Galaxy Apps.

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Voice Input Emojis
To use Voice input: You can add emojis to your message.

► Tap Voice input and speak the message you ► Tap Emojis, and select an emoji to include in
want to enter. Tap Send when you are finished. your message.

• Tap More options > Input languages to • To draw an image, tap Doodle.

change the language. Voice input is not

supported in some languages.

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Keyboard Enter Characters
Use the keyboard to enter your message. You can rotate To enter characters:
the bezel to different input modes. 1. Tap Keyboard, and then rotate the bezel to
character mode.
Handwriting Mode
2. Tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the
► Tap Keyboard, and then use your finger to desired character is displayed.
write text.
• Rotate the bezel for numbers, punctuation,
emojis, or voice input.

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Keyboard Settings - Auto capitalize: Set the Gear to
Change the Samsung keyboard settings. automatically capitalize the first character
after a final punctuation mark, such as a
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap period, question mark, or exclamation mark.
 Settings.
- Auto punctuate: Set the Gear to insert a
2. Tap General management > Input > Keyboard period when you double-tap the space bar.
settings and tap options to customize:
• Key-tap feedback:
• English (US): Choose the keyboard layout. - Vibration: Set the Gear to vibrate when you
• Select input languages: Select languages for tap a key.
text input.
• Reset keyboard settings: Reset the Samsung
• Check for updates: Set the Gear to check for keyboard settings.
and download the latest version of the Samsung
keyboard. • Clear personalized data: Clear word predictions
and other data.
• Handwriting: Enable handwriting mode.

• Smart typing:

- Predictive text: Activate predictive text

mode to predict English words based on
your input and display word suggestions.

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Apps

Learn how to change the way

apps are displayed and uninstall
or disable apps.
Use Apps Auto Open Apps
Set an app to launch by rotating the bezel without
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded tapping the app. When the bezel indicator icon hovers
apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. over an app, the app will be launched automatically.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

Access Apps  Settings.
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps.
2. Tap App settings > Auto open apps.
1. From the Watch screen, press the Home button to
3. Tap  OK.
go to the Apps screen.

2. To view other panels, rotate the bezel. You can also Recent Apps
tap Next/Previous screen or swipe the screen To open an app from the list of recently used apps:
to the left or right.
► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Recent apps.
Open Apps
► On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to open
the app.

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Arrange Apps Install Apps
Select how to arrange the apps on the Apps screen. You can purchase and download apps specially
designed for the Gear. To use this feature, your Gear and
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
smartphone must be connected.
 Settings.
► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
2. Tap App settings > App order, and select an option:
 Galaxy Apps, and then tap a category.
• Most recent first: Recently used apps to appear To download apps for your Gear from your smartphone
first.
in the Samsung Gear app:
• Custom: Arrange the apps to your preference. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone,
- From the Apps screen, touch and hold an tap  Samsung Gear > Settings tab >

app, and then drag it to the desired location. Samsung Galaxy Apps.

From your Smartphone: 2. Browse apps by category or search for apps by

keyword, and then select an app to download.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
 Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Apps.

2. Tap More options > Reorder.

3. Touch and hold Move app next to an app, and

then drag the app up or down to another position.

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Suggested Apps Uninstall Apps
View recommended apps available to download in the You can also uninstall apps from the Gear.
Samsung Gear app.
1. On the Apps screen, touch and hold an app.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
 Samsung Gear > Info tab. 2. Tap Uninstall. This option is not available for
all apps.
2. Tap View more apps to view options.
You can also uninstall apps from the Gear using your
Download History smartphone.

View your app download history from the Samsung 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Gear app.  Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Apps.

1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap 2. Tap More options > Uninstall, and then select
 Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Apps. apps to remove from the Gear.

2. Tap More options > Download history to view

your download history.

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Alarm Delete an Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. You can delete an alarm that you created.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Alarm.
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or 2. Tap and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete.
recurring alarms.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Alarm.

2. Tap Add and enter the time.

3. Tap Next, and select the days to repeat the alarm.

4. Tap Save when finished.

Stop an Alarm
► Drag  Cancel to the right or rotate the bezel
clockwise to stop an alarm.

• Drag  Snooze to the left or rotate the bezel

counterclockwise to snooze.

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Alti-Barometer Customize Settings
Measure the altitude and atmospheric pressure in your 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
current location.  Alti‑barometer, rotate the bezel to the Settings
screen, and then tap Change.

2. Tap an option to customize:

Measure Altitude
► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap • Auto refresh: Automatically refresh the

 Alti‑barometer to view the altimeter and readings for altitude and pressure.

measure the altitude.

• Manual calibration: Tap to enable manual
calibration and enter the altitude and sea level
Measure Atmospheric Pressure pressure.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap • Pressure alerts: Enable pressure alerts when
 Alti‑barometer. the atmospheric pressure drops more than
4 hPA within a 3 hour period.
2. Rotate the bezel to the barometer screen to view
the atmospheric pressure. • Altitude unit: Customize the unit of

measurement for altitude.

• Pressure unit: Customize the unit of

measurement for pressure.

• Help: View help topics for the Alti-barometer.

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Calendar Create an Event
View the events scheduled on the smartphone. You can use your Calendar to create events.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Calendar.  Calendar.

2. Rotate the bezel to view other months. 2. Tap the day of the event, and tap Create.

3. Tap a day on the monthly calendar. 3. Enter the event details, and set a reminder.

• The day’s events list is displayed. 4. Tap Save when finished.

• Tap an event to view its details

Delete an Event
4. Rotate the bezel to view other scheduled events.
You can delete an event that you created.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Calendar.

2. Tap the day of the event, and tap the event you
want to remove to view it.

3. Tap More options > Delete.

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Contacts Find a Contact
View your smartphone’s contact list. You can search for a contact or scroll through the list to
find one by name.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

Create a Contact
 Contacts.
You can search for a contact or scroll through the list to
find one by name. 2. Tap Search, and then enter characters to find
contacts that match.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Contacts. – or –

2. Tap Add, and then enter the contact

Rotate the bezel to find the contact.

information.

3. Tap Save.

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Call or Message a Contact
You can send a message or make a phone call from
Contacts.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Contacts.

2. Tap the contact you want to connect with, and tap

an option:

• Call: Begin a phone call with the contact.

• Message: Type a message to the contact.

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Email Reply to Emails
View emails received on the smartphone and reply 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
to them.  Email.

2. Tap an email to open the email screen.

Read Emails 3. Scroll to the bottom of the email and tap  Reply.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 4. Compose your email and send.
 Email.

2. Tap an email account to view its content. Delete Emails

3. Tap  More options for additional options: 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

• Reply: Compose a reply email from your Gear.  Email.

• Star: Mark the email as important. 2. Scroll through the inbox to the email you want to
delete.
• Show on phone: View the email on your
3. Tap  More options > Delete.
smartphone.

• Delete: Delete the email. 4. Select the email again, and then tap Delete.

Note: You may not be able to reply to emails depending

on the smartphone that you connect to the Gear.

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Find My Phone Find Your Gear
If you misplace your smartphone, the Gear can help you You can also locate your Gear by making it light up and
find it. make sounds from the Samsung Gear app.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
 Find My Phone.  Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Find My Gear.

2. Select an option: 2. Tap Start.

• Tap Start, and the smartphone emits sounds • The Gear vibrates and the screen turns on.
and turns on the screen. 3. Drag  Stop to the right on the Gear.

• Tap Stop on the Gear to terminate the – or –

search.
Tap
 Stop on the smartphone.
– or –

Tap
 Stop on the smartphone.

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Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way
to find and download free premium apps that are
compatible with your Galaxy device.

A Samsung account is required to purchase and

download apps.

To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:

► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Galaxy Apps

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Gallery Delete Images
View and manage images stored on the Gear. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Gallery.

2. Touch and hold an image to delete.

View Images
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap – or –
 Gallery. Tap More options.
2. Rotate the bezel to scroll through the image list 3. Tap Delete, and then tap Tap Ok to confirm.
and then tap an image to view it.

Zoom In or Out
While viewing an image:

► Double-tap the image to zoom in or out.

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Import and Export Images To sync images on your smartphone with your Gear:

Images can be exchanged between your Gear and 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
smartphone.  Samsung Gear > Settings tab.

2. Tap Transfer content to Gear > Auto sync under

Import Images from Your Smartphone Photos to enable.
Send images or entire albums from your smartphone to
your Gear. Export Images to Your Smartphone
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Samsung Gear > Settings tab.  Gallery.

2. Tap Transfer content to Gear. 2. Tap the image you want to send to the smartphone.

3. Tap Select photos. 3. Tap More options >  Send to phone.

– or –

Tap Albums to sync.

4. Select files or albums and tap Done.

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Messages Edit Quick Messages
Edit or add templates used for replying to messages.
View messages and reply to or call the sender using the
Gear. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone,
tap  Samsung Gear > Settings tab >

Quick messages.

Send Messages
2. Tap Quick responses.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Messages. • To edit a message, select it and edit the text.

2. Tap Compose. • To create additional templates, tap Add.

3. Add recipients and tap Next. • To delete or rearrange messages, tap Edit.

4. Enter text using one of the available methods.

Send Audio Recordings
• If you use Quick responses or emojis, the Change the message feature settings.
message is automatically sent to the recipients
when you tap it. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Settings.
• If you create a message using voice input or the 2. Tap App settings > Messages.
keyboard, tap Send to send the message.
3. Tap Send as audio to set the Gear to send a voice
message as an audio file.

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Send SOS Requests Read Messages
In an emergency situation, quickly press the Gear’s 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
Home button three times. The device sends messages  Messages.
to your emergency contacts. The first time you enable
2. Tap a conversation to view it.
this feature, you will be prompted to designate your
emergency contacts. 3. Tap  More options for additional options:

The messages include your location information. • Reply: Compose a reply message from your Gear.
You can also send sound recordings along with the
message to the recipients. • Call: Call the sender.

1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, • Send my location: Use your GPS to send a map
link to your location.
tap  Samsung Gear > Settings tab >

Send SOS requests.
• Show on phone: View the message on your
smartphone.
2. Tap On/Off to enable this feature, and then
customize options: • Create contact: Add the sender as a contact.

• Send SOS messages to: Follow the prompts • Delete: Delete the message.
to add an emergency contact to send SOS
Note: You may not be able to reply to messages
messages to.
depending on the smartphone that you connect to
• Count down before sending: Wait five seconds the Gear.
before sending SOS requests to allow them to be
cancelled.
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Reply to Messages
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Messages.

2. Tap a conversation to view it.

3. Scroll to the bottom of the conversation and tap

 Reply.

4. Compose your message and send.

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Music Player

Volume Output

Rewind More options

Play/Pause Fast-forward

Playlist

Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Play Music From the Gear Play Music On Your Smartphone

You can play music from the Gear through Bluetooth When you select a smartphone to play music from, you
headphones (not included). can control playback of the music with your Gear. The
music plays on your smartphone.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Music Player. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Music Player.
2. Tap the output until the Gear icon is displayed.
2. Tap the output until the Phone icon is displayed.
3. Tap More options for the following options:
3. Tap Play music to play the music on your
• Shuffle: Enable or disable shuffle. smartphone.
• Repeat: Tap to repeat all songs, tap again to • The music plays on your smartphone and the
repeat once, and tap again to turn off repeat.
Gear displays the music controller screen.
4. Tap Play music to play the music on your Gear.

5. Swipe up from the bottom 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.

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Import Music
Import music saved in your smartphone to your Gear.

1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone,

tap  Samsung Gear > Settings tab >

Transfer content to Gear.

2. Tap Select tracks.

3. Select files and tap Done.

To sync recently added music in your smartphone with

your Gear:

1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone,

tap  Samsung Gear > Settings tab >

Transfer content to Gear.

2. Tap Auto sync, and then tap OK to confirm. The

music will be synced while the Gear battery power
is at least 15 percent and it is charging.

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News Briefing
Create and access your personalized magazines.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 News Briefing.

2. Rotate the bezel to search through trending

articles.

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Phone

Keypad Contacts

More options

Call log

Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Make Calls Answer Calls

The call feature automatically launches on your To answer an incoming call:
smartphone.
► Drag Answer to the right.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

– or –

 Phone.
Rotate the bezel to the right.

2. Use one of the following methods to make a call:

• Tap Keypad, enter a number using the Voice Answer

keypad, and then tap Call. Answer or reject calls using voice commands.
• Tap Contacts, select a contact, and then tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Dial or select a phone number.  Settings.
• Scroll through the log list, tap a log entry, and 2. Tap App settings > Call, and then tap Voice answer
then tap Dial. to set the Gear to answer or reject calls using voice
commands.

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Reject a Call Edit Decline Messages
Reject incoming calls. Edit or add templates used for rejecting phone calls.

► Drag Reject to the left.

1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone,
tap  Samsung Gear > Settings tab >

– or –
Quick messages.

Rotate the bezel to the left.

2. Tap Call‑decline messages.

Decline with Message • To edit a message, select it and edit the text.

Reject an incoming call and send a message to the • To create additional templates, tap Add.
caller.
• To delete or rearrange messages, tap Edit.
► Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the
Decline messages, and select a quick message.

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Missed Calls
If a call is missed, a notification is displayed on the
screen.

► From the Watch screen, rotate the bezel left to view

missed call notifications.

– or –

On the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Phone to view missed calls in the Call log.

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PPT Controller Control PPT Slides with the Gear
You can use PPT Controller to connect the Gear to a You can remotely control the Powerpoint slides with
computer, and control PowerPoint presentations. your Gear.

To connect: 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 PPT Controller.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 PPT Controller. 2. Tap Slideshow to control the slides.

2. Tap Connect and connect your Gear to a computer • Tap Next or rotate the bezel to the right to
in 5 minutes. move to the next slide.

3. Select your Gear from the Bluetooth list on the • Tap  Previous or rotate the bezel to the left to
computer and tap  OK on the Gear. move to the previous slide.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete • Tap Touchpad and swipe on the Gear’s screen to
the connection. The Gear and computer will be move the cursor on the computer.
connected by Bluetooth. 3. Tap Stop to stop controlling slides.

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Presentation Alerts Interval Alerts
You can set alerts on your Gear to warn you when you Set a finishing time for your presentation on your Gear
are close to the end of your presentation time, or at to receive a notification
various intervals during your presentation. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 PPT Controller.
Wrap up Alert
2. Tap  More options > Interval alerts.
Use your Gear to receive a notification when you are at
the end of your presentation time. 3. Tap Interval alerts to enable this feature.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 4. Tap Set time, and enter the interval that you want
 PPT Controller. to receive notifications.

2. Tap  More options > Wrap up alert.

3. Tap Wrap up alert to enable this feature.

4. Tap Set time, and enter the time that your

presentation needs to be finished.

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Reminder Complete a Reminder
Add reminders for events, and set alarms outside of the To mark a reminder as complete:
Calendar app. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Reminder.
Create a Reminder 2. Tap the reminder you want to complete.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 3. Tap the checkbox to mark it as complete.
 Reminder.

2. Tap Create and choose a keyboard.

• To delete the reminder, tap More options >
Delete.
3. Enter the title of your reminder, and then set the
time you want to be reminded.

4. Tap Save when finished.

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S Voice Set a Wake‑Up Command
You can launch S Voice™ using a customized wake-up
Speak to perform operations or searches on your command.
device.
Note: You can only use this feature when your Gear’s
screen is turned on.
Use S Voice
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 S Voice.
 S Voice.
2. Tap  More options >  Set wake‑up command to
– or –

set a custom wake-up command.

Say the preset wake-up command.

2. Say a voice command.

Set the Language
Customize the language used in the S Voice app. The
• If the Gear recognizes the command, the Gear selected language is applied to S Voice only (not to the
performs the corresponding action. language displayed on the Gear).
• Tap Microphone to repeat a voice command 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
or to speak a different command.  S Voice.

2. Tap  More options >  Language, and then

select a language.

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Samsung Health The accuracy of the information and data provided
by this device and its related software, including
Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and heart rate readings, may be affected by factors
fitness. Set fitness goals and regularly record and such as environmental conditions, skin condition,
check your progress. specific activity performed while using/wearing the
device, settings of the device, user configuration/
When the Gear is synced with the Samsung Health app,
user-provided information, placement of the sensor
you can use additional features that include checking
on the body, and other end-user interactions. For
your heart rate logs individually, and more.
more information on proper wear and use, visit
Only your most recent activity records are stored [Link]/us/heartratesensor.
on your Gear. You can view previous data on the
smartphone where the Samsung Health app is
installed. Before You Start Exercising
Although the Samsung Health application is a great
► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
companion to your exercise routine, it is always best
 Samsung Health.
to make sure you consult with your physician before
Caution: The information gathered from this device, beginning any exercise regimen. While moderate
Samsung Health, or related software is not intended physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for
for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, most people, health experts suggest that you talk
or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of with your doctor before you start an exercise program,
disease. particularly if you have any of the following conditions:

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• Heart disease; Asthma or lung disease; Diabetes, or It is recommended that before engaging in an exercise
liver or kidney disease; and Arthritis. routine, you consult with your doctor or medical
practitioner. If you are unsure of your health status,
Before beginning your exercise regimen check with
have several health problems, or are pregnant, you
your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart,
should speak with your doctor before starting a new
lung, or other serious disease, such as:
exercise program.
• Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms
during physical activity;
Steps Tracker
• Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
The Gear counts the number of steps you have taken
• Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or and measures the distance traveled.
when lying down or going to bed;
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
• Ankle swelling, especially at night;  Samsung Health.

• A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat; 2. Rotate the bezel and tap the steps tracker.

• Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that 3. Rotate the bezel and tap View each date to view a
goes away when you rest. graph of your step count records.

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To set your steps target: To set your floors target:

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Samsung Health.  Samsung Health.

2. Rotate the bezel and tap the steps tracker. 2. Rotate the bezel and tap Floors.

3. Tap  More options >  Settings, and then tap 3. Tap  More options >  Settings, and then tap
Step target. Floor target.

4. Rotate the bezel to set the target. 4. Rotate the bezel to set the target.

5. Tap Done. 5. Tap Done.

Floors Exercise Tracker

Record and track the number of floors you walk up. Record your exercise information and calories burned
using Samsung Health’s exercise feature.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Samsung Health. When your Gear and smartphone are connected, this
feature uses your smartphone’s location information.
2. Rotate the bezel and tap Floors.

3. Rotate the bezel and tap View each date to view a

graph of your floor count records.

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Exercise with the Gear 6. Press the Back button to pause the workout.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Samsung Health.
• Press the Back button again to resume the
workout.
2. Rotate the bezel and tap Exercise.
• Tap Finish to complete your workout and view
3. Tap Work out and tap an activity type. your workout summary.

4. Enter the exercise information. 7. Rotate the bezel to view your workout log.

5. Tap Start [activity type] to start monitoring your Note: Measured distance may differ from the actual
exercise. Your heart rate measurement begins. distance due to uneven strides, walking in place, and
pacing around.
• When you rotate the bezel to the right you can
view exercise information, such as calories
burned and current speed.

• Rotate the bezel left to listen to music. This

option is not available in Water lock mode.

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Heart Rate Tracker Track Your Heart Rate
Measure and record your heart rate. Take heart rate The Gear can automatically measure and track your
measurements when you are seated and relaxed. heart rate. Your Gear measures your heart rate at
regular intervals.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Samsung Health. To activate or deactivate this feature:

2. Rotate the bezel and tap Heart rate. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Samsung Health.
3. Tap Measure to begin measuring your heart rate.
2. Rotate the bezel and tap Heart rate.
• After a moment, your current heart rate is 3. Tap  More options > Auto HR settings and select a
displayed on the screen.
measuring interval.
4. Tap Tag to select a status tag for your measured
heart rate. • Always: The Gear measures your heart rate
continuously, regardless of your movement.
• The Gear displays information about your heart
rate in relation to your selected tag. • Frequent: The Gear measure your heart rate
regularly when you are relaxed.
5. Rotate the bezel and tap View each date to view a
graph of your heart rate records. • Never: The Gear does not measure your heart
rate automatically.

4. Tap Help to view help information for using the

auto HR feature.

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Water Tracker To set your daily water target:

Record and track how many glasses of water you drink. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Samsung Health.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Samsung Health. 2. Rotate the bezel and tap Water.

2. Rotate the bezel and tap Water. 3. Tap  More options > Set target.

3. Tap Add when you drink a glass of water. 4. Tap Set target to enable this feature.

• If you accidentally added an incorrect value, tap 5. Tap Daily target, and set the number.
Remove.
6. Tap Done.
4. Rotate the bezel and tap View each date to view a
graph of your water tracker records.

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Caffeine Tracker To set your daily caffeine target:

Record and track how many cups of caffeinated 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
beverages you drink each day.  Samsung Health.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 2. Rotate the bezel and tap Caffeine.
 Samsung Health.
3. Tap  More options > Set target.
2. Rotate the bezel and tap Caffeine.
4. Tap Set target to enable this feature.
3. Tap Add when you drink a caffeinated beverage.
5. Tap Daily target, and set the number.
• If you accidentally added an incorrect value, tap 6. Tap Done.
Remove.

4. Rotate the bezel and tap View each date to view a

graph of your caffeine tracker records.

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Together 24-Hour Activity Tracker
Compete with other Samsung Health users. Your Gear can monitor and record your activities during
the day and encourage you to stay healthy.
Steps Leaderboard 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
Add challenges through Samsung Health on your  Samsung Health.
smartphone.
2. Rotate the bezel and tap 24‑hour Log to view the
1. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap details of your activity log.
 Samsung Gear > Settings tab.

2. Tap Samsung Health > Together tab. Here you can

• Healthy activity: Indicates whether you
are walking or running. If you take more than
add friends and challenges. 100 steps per minute for at least 10 consecutive
minutes, the Gear encourages you to keep going.
View Challenges on Your Gear
View your challenges and rank on the Steps
• Light activity: Indicates the time you
spend doing light activity, but not doing hard
leaderboard. exercise.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Samsung Health.
• Inactive time: Indicates the time you
spend not walking or moving at all. If you sit idle
2. Rotate the bezel and tap Together. for 50 minutes or more, the Gear prompts you to
move more.
• Tap a list to see your challenges.
• Sleep: Indicates the time you spend sleeping.
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Settings
Customize your Samsung Health settings.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Samsung Health.

2. Rotate the bezel and tap Settings.

3. Tap an item to customize:

• Profile: Update your personal profile.

• Workout detection: Set the Gear to recognize
and encourage you when it detects that you are
exercising.

• Inactive time alerts: Set the Gear to alert you if

you have been still for almost an hour.

• Sleep notifications: Set the Gear to give you

notifications for sleeping.

4. Tap Help for a description of Samsung Health.

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Weather
View weather information on the Gear for locations set
on the smartphone when the devices are connected.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Weather.

2. Tap the screen and rotate the bezel to view weather

information.

• Rotate the bezel right to add cities on your

phone.

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World Clock Remove Cities
The World clock lets you keep track of the current time 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
in multiple cities around the globe.  World clock.

2. Tap More options by the city you want to remove.

Add Cities 3. Tap Delete, and select the city again.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 4. Tap Delete to confirm.
 World clock.

2. Tap Add city to add a city to your World clock.

3. Tap a location on the map.

– or –

Tap All cities to search for the city you want to add.

4. Tap the city to add it to your World clock.

• To add more cities, tap Add.

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Settings

Configure your device’s connections

and settings, sounds, display,
security, and more.
How to Use Settings
Access Settings
You can personalize your device by configuring various
setting options.

To access Settings:

► From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Settings.

– or –

On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of

the screen to open the status panel, and then tap
 Settings.

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Connections
Manage connections between your
device and a variety of networks and
other devices.
Bluetooth Wi-Fi
Use Bluetooth to connect the Gear to a smartphone Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi
and a headset (not included). network.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Settings.  Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth. 2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi.

• Bluetooth: Turn the Bluetooth feature on or off. 3. Tap Wi-Fi again, and then tap Auto, Always on, or
Always off.
• BT headset: Search for Bluetooth headsets and
connect them to the Gear.

Note: The headset can only be used for playing music

on the Gear.

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Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Sync Wi-Fi Profiles
This feature is available when the Gear is not connected Set the device to sync the list of saved Wi-Fi networks
to the smartphone through Bluetooth. with your Gear.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
 Settings.  Samsung Gear > Settings tab.

2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Gear connection > Sync Wi-Fi profiles.

3. Tap Wi-Fi networks > Scan.

4. Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.

• Networks that require a password display a

lock icon.

5. Tap Connect.

Note: Once the Gear connects to a Wi-Fi network,

the Gear reconnects to that network each time it is
available without requiring a password. To prevent the
Gear connecting to the network automatically, select
the network, and then tap Forget.

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NFC Make Payments with the NFC
The Gear lets you use the built-in technology to make
Feature
payments and buy tickets for transportation or events Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments,
after downloading and configuring the required apps. you must register for the mobile payment service.
To register or get more information about the service,
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
contact your service provider.
 Settings.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
2. Tap Connections > NFC.
 Settings.
• NFC: Activate the NFC feature to link your Gear 2. Tap Connections > NFC.
to your credit or debit card.
3. Tap NFC again to enable the feature.
• Tap and pay: Set the default payment app for
mobile payments. 4. Touch the top of the Gear’s touchscreen to the card
reader.

Note: The payment services list may not include all

available payment apps.

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Connection Alerts Location
Receive alerts when disconnected from Bluetooth. Some apps may require location services to be turned
on for full functionality.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Settings. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Alerts to enable or disable this
option. 2. Tap Connections > Location.

Airplane Mode 3. Tap Location again to enable, and select a mode.

Airplane mode disconnects your device from all • GPS & wireless networks: Use GPS and wireless
networks.
networks and turns off connectivity features, such as
phone calls and Wi-Fi. • Wireless networks: Use wireless networks only.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap • GPS: Use GPS only.
 Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Airplane mode to enable or

disable this option.

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Connect to a New
Phone
Connect your Gear to a new mobile device. The Gear can
connect to another mobile device after performing a
light reset to delete data.

To connect to a new phone:

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Settings.

2. Tap Connect to new phone and follow the prompts.

Note: This feature is available when the Gear is

connected to a smartphone. Otherwise, Connect to
phone is displayed.

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Sounds and
Vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations
used to indicate notifications, screen
touches, and other interactions.
Vibrations Ringtone Vibration
Set your vibration preferences for the device. Vibrate for calls.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Settings.
Vibration Intensity
Configure the vibration intensity. 2. Tap Vibration > Ringtone vibration and select a
vibration pattern.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Settings.
Notification Vibration
2. Tap Vibration > Vibration intensity, and select
Strong, Light, or None. Vibrate for new notifications.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Settings.
Long Vibration
Increase the duration of the vibration. 2. Tap Vibration > Notification vibration and select a
vibration pattern.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Settings.

2. Tap Vibration > Long vibration to enable.

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Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts
from. Alerts include notifications, sounds,
and vibrations.
Do Not Disturb
Use these options to determine block out time where
notifications are turned off, and during which time
periods you want to enter this mode.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Settings.

2. Tap Device > Do not disturb, and configure the

following:

• Turn on now: Enable this option, and set the

time period.

• Turn on as scheduled: Tap Set schedule to

configure the start time, end time, and days that
you want to enable Do not disturb.

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Display
Configure your display’s brightness,
screen timeout delay, and other
display settings.
Watch Faces and Styles • Background style: Select a background.

Change the style settings. • Font: Change the font style and size.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap Adjust Screen
Brightness
 Settings.

2. Tap Watch faces and styles. The following options

are available: Manually adjust the brightness of the display.

• Watch faces: Select a watch type. 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Settings.
• Watch always on: Set the Gear to display a 2. Tap Display and select an option:
watch when the screen is turned off.

• Watch face order: Set a sort order. • Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of
the display.
• Notification indicator: Enable or disable the
notification indicator. • Auto low brightness: Set the Gear to
automatically adjust the brightness depending
• Status indicator: Indicators are icons that show on ambient light conditions.
the current status of your Gear on the watch
face.

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Set the Screen Timeout Touch Sensitivity
Set the length of time the Gear waits before turning off Set the Gear to allow use of the touch screen with
the display’s backlight. gloves on.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Settings.  Settings.

2. Tap Display > Screen timeout, and select a timeout 2. Tap Device > Touch sensitivity.
value.
3. Tap OK to enable this feature.

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Device
Maintenance
Get an overview of the status of your
device’s battery, storage, memory,
and device security. You can also
automatically optimize your device’s
system resources.
Date and Time Power Saving Mode
You can set the date and time manually. Activate Power saving mode to save battery power by
limiting the Gear’s functions.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Settings. To save battery power, Power saving mode:

2. Tap General management > Date and time. • Uses a grayscale Home screen

• Set date: Set the date manually. • Turns off notifications

• Set time: Set the time manually. • Turns off Wi-Fi

• Select time zone: Select the time zone • Limits the maximum performance of the Gear.
manually.
To enable Power saving mode:
Note: The Date and time options are available when
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
your Gear is not connected to your mobile device.
 Settings > Battery management.

2. Tap Power saving, and then tap OK.

To disable Power saving mode:

► From the Home screen, tap Off, and then

tap  OK.

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Watch Only Mode Gear Status
Activate Watch only mode to save battery power by Access information about the Gear.
limiting the Gear’s functions to only showing the time.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap  Samsung Gear > Settings tab > About Gear.
 Settings > Battery management.
2. Tap the icons at the top of the screen to view
2. Tap Watch only, and then tap OK. Battery, Storage, and RAM information.

To disable Watch only mode: 3. Tap an option below for additional information:

► Touch and hold the Power button for three seconds. • Update Gear software: Update the Gear to the
latest software.
Reset Gear • Back up and restore: Back up the stored data on
Reset settings to their factory default values and delete the Gear or restore backup data.
all data.
• Legal information: View the legal information
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap for the Gear.
 Settings.
• Unknown sources: Set the Gear to allow the
2. Tap General management > Reset Gear. installation of apps from unknown sources.
3. Tap OK.

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 • Marketing information: Receive special offers,
membership benefits, and newsletters.

• Samsung account: View the Samsung account

that is tied to your Gear.

• Device name: Change the Gear’s name.

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Lock Screen

and Security

Secure your device and protect your

data with Lock Screen and Security
settings.
Set a Screen Lock Security Update Service
It is recommended that you secure your device using a You can update the security policy manually or
Screen lock. automatically.

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap 1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Settings.  Settings.

2. Tap Security > Gear lock. 2. Tap Security > Security update service.

3. Tap Type to select a screen lock type: • Check for updates: Update the Gear’s security
policy manually.
• Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on
the screen to unlock your device. This option • Auto update: Update the Gear’s security policy
provides medium security. automatically.

• PIN: Set a PIN to use for unlocking the device • Download updates: Set the Gear to update the
when it removed from your wrist and the screen security policy automatically when connected
is turned off. to Wi-Fi. Options are Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi and
Mobile data.
• None: Do not lock the screen.

4. Tap Help to view help information for using the

screen lock feature.

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Reactivation Lock Control remotely
Set the Gear to require your Samsung account Control your Gear remotely while both your smartphone
information after being reset. This prevents others and Gear are connected to a network, or Bluetooth.
from reactivating your device if it is lost or stolen.
You must be signed in to your Samsung account to
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap enable this feature.
 Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Find My Gear.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
2. Tap Reactivation lock and tap On/Off to enable.  Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Find My Gear.

2. Tap Control remotely and tap On/Off to enable.

3. Tap an option:

• Locate Gear: Use your smartphone to scan for

the Gear’s location.

• Lock Gear: Remotely lock the Gear to prevent

unauthorized access.

• Reset Gear: Your Samsung account password

is required to remotely delete all personal
information stored in the Gear. After the Gear is
reset, you cannot restore the information or use
the Find My Gear feature.

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Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features
that make using the device easier for those
with certain physical disabilities.

For more information about Accessibility

for Samsung products, please contact us at
accessibility@[Link].
Text to Speech
To set accessibility settings related to Text to speech:

1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap

 Settings.

2. Tap General management > Text-to-speech and

select a mode.

• Language: Choose the language for spoken text.

• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is
spoken.

• Read out notifications: Set the Gear to read out

notifications received on your Gear.

• Check for updates: Search for any updates to

the Text-to-speech feature.

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Other Settings

Configure features on your device

that make it easier to use.
Custom Shortcut Gear Info
You can set up a custom shortcut when the Home key is View the Gear’s information.
double pressed.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap  Settings.
 Settings.
2. Tap About Gear to view information about your
2. Tap Device > Double press Home key, and select an Gear.
action to perform.
• Device information: Access information about

Wake-Up Gesture the Gear.

Change the Gear’s button and motion settings. • Model number: Check your Gear’s model
number.
1. From the Apps screen, rotate the bezel and tap
 Settings. • Storage: Check the available storage space.
2. Tap Device and select an option to customize: • Software information: Check your Gear’s
software version and security status.
• Wake-up gesture: Set the Gear to turn on the
• Battery information: Check the Gear’s battery
screen when you raise your wrist.
voltage and capacity.
• Bezel wake-up: Set the Gear to turn on the • Open source licenses: View the guide for
screen when you rotate the bezel.
checking the Gear’s open source licence.

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 • Report diagnostic and usage info: Give
consent to provide diagnostic and usage data
to Samsung to help improve the quality and
performance of its products and services.

• Debugging: Activate or deactivate USB

debugging mode when developing apps for
the Gear.

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Getting Help

Additional resources for your device.

Videos
[Link]/spsn

Simulators
[Link]/

Tips
[Link]/us/support/tips/galaxy/

Samsung Care
[Link]/us/support

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Legal

View legal information

for your device.
Legal Information End User License Agreement for Software (EULA)

The End User License Agreement (EULA) for

Important legal information can be accessed in
this device is found in the Samsung Gear
writing at: [Link]
application, which is required for operation of
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR your device. You may also access this EULA at:
MOBILE DEVICE. [Link]/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA-GEAR
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is
covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Intellectual Property
Warranty INCLUDING THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned
PROCEDURE FOR WARRANTY AND OTHER
by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung
CLAIMS, and your right to opt out of arbitration
or its respective suppliers relating to the Product,
within 30 calendar days of the first consumer
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
purchase. You may opt out by either sending
software relating thereto, is proprietary to Samsung
an email to optout@[Link] with the
and protected under federal laws, state laws,
subject line “Arbitration Opt Out” or by calling
and international treaty provisions. Intellectual
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). For more detailed
Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions
procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution
(patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets,
Procedures and Arbitration and Opt Out” section of
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secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
of Liability
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, The information below explains that a user accepts
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create this Product as sold, including the hardware and
source code from the software. No title to or ownership software components as created and packaged for
in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All sale. If the user changes these parameters through
applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall a unique modification, Samsung will not be held
remain with Samsung and its suppliers. responsible for damages or issues that result from
these end-user changes.
Open Source Software Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty
Some software components of this product, including that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes
but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express
incorporate source code covered under GNU General or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with
Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public respect to the product, including but not limited
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• workmanship of the product or the components Using custom OS software may cause your device and
contained therein; or applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not
permit users to download certain software, such as
• compliance of the product with the requirements
custom OS.
of any law, rule, specification or contract
pertaining thereto.

Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be

Samsung Knox
construed to create an express or implied warranty Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with
In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be
damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or required. For more information about Knox, please refer
use of the product or arising from the breach of the to: [Link]/us/knox
express warranty, including incidental, special or
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or benefits.

Modification of Software
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry
settings, or your modification of Operating System
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Maintaining Water and Dust Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the
device.
Resistance
CAUTION! To avoid electric shock and damage to your • Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly
with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in
device, do not charge device while it is wet or in an area
fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the
where it could get wet. Do not handle device, charger or
device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.
cords with wet hands while charging.

This device is rated 5ATM. Your device is water resistant • Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.
up to 50 meters per ISO standard 22810:2010. Not • If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the
intended for scuba diving. Avoid excessive, sudden water and dust resistant features of the device may
temperature changes, and high velocity activities. be damaged.
Falls and shocks may breach integrity. After use in
Note: This device passed military specification
sea water, rinse in fresh water and dry device. Despite
(MIL‑STD‑810G) testing against specific conditions,
this classification, your device is not impervious to
including drops from 4.9 feet, extreme temperatures,
water damage in any situation. It is important that all
dust, shock/vibration, and low pressure/high altitude.
compartments are closed tightly.
Device may not perform as described in all extreme
Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device conditions.
components or an internally sealed system, this
condition will void your device warranty.

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Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital
Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to
Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you
play with it because they could hurt themselves and
have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your
others, damage the device, or make calls that increase
device may not be compatible with DRM‑protected
your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts and
files.
accessories out of the reach of small children.
Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device
may vary.
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