Samsung SM-R365NZKNXAR Activity & Fitness Tracker User manual

WEARABLE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.
Table of Contents
Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Learn About Your Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use Your Gear in the Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Water and Dust Resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Set Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Status Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Assemble Your Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Customize Your Watch and Widget Screens. . . . 22
Wear the Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Start Using Your Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Set Up Your Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Samsung Gear App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
24-Hour Activity Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Caffeine Tracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Exercise Tracker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Find My Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Floors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Heart Rate Tracker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Music Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sounds and Vibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Speedo On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Vibrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Steps Tracker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Stopwatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Device Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Gear Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Water Tracker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Lock Screen and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Set a Screen Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
How to Use Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Reactivation Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Table of Contents

Control remotely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Gear Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Connect to New Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Samsung Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Legal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Table of Contents

Special Features
Learn about your device’s
special features.
Use Your Gear in the
Water
Use Water lock mode when you exercise in the water.
For more information, see “Water Lock Mode” on
page 21.
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 70.
Special Features
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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
Charge the Battery
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery.
Wireless Charger
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
device while charging.
Caution: Charging head for plugging USB cable
into wall outlet is not included. Use only Samsung
charging devices rated with an output voltage of 5v
and an output current of over 150mA (sold separately).
Samsung accessories are designed for your device to
maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void
your warranty and may cause damage.
Set Up Your Device
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While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan
or performance and is in the device’s normal range of
operation.
1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
2. Place the device onto the charger dock.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.
If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close
any running apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down and then begin
charging the device again.
Note: Prevent the USB charger port from coming into
contact with conductive materials, such as liquids,
dust, metal powders, and pencil leads.
Set Up Your Device
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Wear the Gear
Strap Tips and Precautions
• Some people may experience discomfort when
Wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above
your wrist as shown below. Do not fasten the Gear too
tightly.
wearing the Gear for prolonged periods.
• If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Gear too
tightly, you may feel some discomfort.
1. Open the buckle and place the strap around
your wrist.
• 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.
2. Fit the strap to your wrist, insert the pin into an
adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to
close it.
Warning: If you feel discomfort while using the device,
stop using it. If your device becomes hot, please
remove it until it cools.
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Replace the Strap
To replace the strap:
Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with
a new one.
1. Insert the holder of the new strap into the grooves
on the device’s body.
To remove the strap:
2. Push the strap into the device’s body until it clicks
into place.
1. Push the button where the device’s body and strap
meet.
2. While pushing the button, pull the strap up and
remove it.
Holder
Grooves
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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
on or off.
Your Gear locks when you remove it from your wrist or
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
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 60.
►► Press and hold the Power button until the device
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.
• Enter your PIN, if required.
2. Tap Power off.
Set Up Your Device
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Set Up Your Device
Samsung Gear App
Use the Set Up Wizard
To connect your Gear to a smartphone, install the
Samsung Gear app on the smartphone.
When you turn on the Gear for the first time or reset it,
a Welcome screen is displayed.
Download and Install Samsung Gear
Follow the prompts to learn about your device’s
features.
You can download the Samsung Gear app from
Galaxy Apps, Google Play™ store, and the Apps Store.
Compatible with select devices using Android 4.4 and
later or iOS 9.0 and later, with at least 1.5 GB RAM.
Supported devices may vary by carrier and device.
Some features may not be available. For best results,
connect with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices.
For a list of compatible smartphones, please visit
samsung.com/us/gearfit2pro.
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Connect the Gear to a Smartphone
Connect the Gear to a New Smartphone
When you connect the Gear to another smartphone, the
Gear automatically resets and all data is removed from
its memory. Make sure you back up any important data
stored on your Gear.
1. Turn on the Gear.
2. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear.
• If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to
1. Back up your Gear’s data on your smartphone as
follows:
the latest version.
• From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
3. Tap Start the Journey, and follow the prompts to
select your device.
Samsung Gear > Settings tab > About Gear >
Back up and restore > Back up data.
4. When the Bluetooth pairing request window is
displayed, confirm the passkeys displayed on your
Gear and smartphone match, and then tap OK.
2. End the connection between your Gear and
smartphone.
5. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.
3. Connect your Gear to another smartphone.
®
When the devices are connected, a tutorial is displayed
on the Gear’s screen. Follow the prompts to learn basic
controls.
Set Up Your Device
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Remote Connection
Connect a New Gear
Set the Gear to remotely connect to the smartphone
when a Bluetooth connection between the devices is
not available. With this connection, you can still receive
notifications from your smartphone.
If you are currently using another Gear, you can
disconnect it from the smartphone and connect a
new one.
To enable or disable this feature:
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab.
2. Tap More options > Connect new Gear, and then
select a new Gear.
2. Tap Gear connection > Remote connection.
Note: You must connect the Gear to Wi-Fi and sign in
to your Samsung account on the smartphone to enable
this feature.
Set Up Your Device
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Disconnect
Auto Switch Device
If you have connected two or more wearable devices
to your smartphone, they are remembered in the
Samsung Gear app. If a connected wearable device
is disconnected, the Samsung Gear app searches for
another remembered wearable device and connects
to it.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear.
2. Tap More options > Disconnect, and then confirm
when prompted. The Gear disconnects from your
smartphone.
3. Tap More options > Connect to reconnect the
Gear.
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.
Set Up Your Device
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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
Touchscreen
Back button
Power/Home button
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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• 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.
Learn About Your Device
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Back View
Heart rate sensor
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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Navigation
Touch and Hold
Learn the basics for how to navigate through your
device.
• Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
move it.
• Touch and hold the screen for two or more seconds
Touchscreen Navigation
to access the Edit mode or to view available options.
Please note that a touch screen responds best to a
light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive
stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object
when pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.
• Swipe to the left or right to view other panels.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Drag
• Tap an app to open it or a menu item to select it.
• Tap to press an on-screen button.
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
• Drag an app shortcut to place it in a new location on
the Apps screen.
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Status Panel
Indicator icons
Gear's status
Brightness
Do not disturb
Water lock mode
Music
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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To open the Status panel:
Adjust the Brightness
►► On the Watch screen, swipe down from the top of
the screen.
You can adjust the Gear’s display brightness to suit the
environment.
Status Bar
►► On the status panel, tap
the level.
Indicator icons display at the top of the screen in the
Status bar.
Do Not Disturb Mode
You can set the Gear not to vibrate and turn off the
screen when a notification, except for alarms, is
received.
Indicator Icons
Bluetooth connected
►► On the status panel, tap
Bluetooth is on but not connected
Bluetooth headset connected
Wi-Fi connected
Battery full
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Brightness and adjust
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Do not disturb.
Water Lock Mode
You can use Water lock mode to exercise in the water.
The touchscreen, the wake-up gesture feature, and
watch always on feature will turn off.
To enable Water lock mode:
►► On the status panel, tap
then tap
On.
Water lock mode, and
To exit Water lock mode:
►► Press and hold the Home button.
Play Music
You can play music saved on the Gear or smartphone.
For more information, see "Music Player" on page 39.
►► On the status panel, tap
Music Player app.
Learn About Your Device
Music to open the
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Customize Your Watch
and Widget Screens
Change the Watch Face
1. Touch and hold the Watch screen, and then swipe
left or right to view available watch faces.
The Watch screen is the starting point for the Gear
screen. Swipe left or right to view notifications and
widgets.
• You can add more watch faces by swiping to the
last screen and tapping Get more watch faces.
2. Tap the watch face to select it.
• You can customize the watch face by tapping
Stylize.
You can also change the Gear’s watch face on your
smartphone:
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Watch faces.
2. Tap a desired watch face. The watch face you
selected is applied on the Watch screen.
3. Tap Stylize to select a background and items to
display on the watch face.
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Suggested Watch Faces
Move Widgets
View recommended watch faces available to download.
►► Touch and hold a widget and then drag it to the
desired location.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Info tab.
Remove Widgets
2. Tap View more watch faces to see options.
►► Touch and hold a widget, and then tap
Widgets
You can add widgets to the Home screens. Widgets are
small apps that offer limited functionality to provide
information and convenient access.
Add Widgets
To add more widgets on the Home screen:
1. Swipe to the left on the Watch screen to the end of
the Widget screens, and tap
Add.
2. Select a widget.
• The selected widget is displayed in a new panel.
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Delete.
Notifications
Answer and Reject Calls
Stay up to date with events, notifications, and
messages from your smartphone.
You can use your Gear device to answer calls on your
smartphone, reject calls, and send decline messages.
When you receive a notification, information about the
notification, such as its type, is displayed on the screen
while the Gear is vibrating.
Answer a Call
To answer an incoming call:
►► Tap a notification to view details.
►► Drag
Answer down. The call will be accepted on
your smartphone.
View the Notifications List
Reject a Call
To view the list of notifications:
Reject an incoming call and send a rejection message
to the caller.
1. From the Watch screen, swipe right.
►► Drag
2. Swipe up on the Notifications screen to view all
notifications.
Reject up.
– or –
Tap Decline messages, and select a quick message.
The call will be rejected, and a text message will be
sent to the caller.
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Edit Decline Messages
Edit Quick Messages
You can customize decline messages.
You can edit quick messages.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone,
tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab >
Quick messages.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone,
tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab >
Quick messages.
2. Tap Call-decline messages.
2. Tap Quick responses.
• To edit a message, select it and edit the text.
• To create additional templates, tap Add.
• To delete or rearrange messages, tap Edit.
• To edit a message, select it and edit the text.
• To create additional templates, tap Add.
• To delete or rearrange messages, tap Edit.
Reply to Emails and Text Messages
You can use quick messages to reply to text messages
and emails from your Gear.
1. Tap a message notification to view details.
2. Tap Reply, and select a quick message to send.
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Clear All Notifications
Send SOS Requests
In an emergency situation, quickly press the Gear’s
Home button three times. The device sends messages
to your emergency contacts. The first time you enable
this feature you will be prompted to designate your
emergency contacts.
To clear all notifications:
1. From the Watch screen, swipe right to view the list
of notifications.
2. Swipe to the bottom of the Notifications screen,
and then tap Clear all.
The messages include your location information.
You can also send sound recordings along with the
message to the recipients.
Block Notifications
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone,
tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab >
Send SOS requests.
To block notifications from an app:
1. From the Watch screen, swipe right to view the list
of notifications.
2. Tap On/Off to enable this feature, and then
customize options:
2. Tap a notification from the app that you want
to block.
• Send SOS messages to: Follow the prompts
3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap
Block app.
to add an emergency contact to send SOS
messages to.
• Count down before sending: Wait five seconds
before sending SOS requests to allow them to be
cancelled.
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• Auto show details: Set the Gear to show details
Notification Settings
for notifications when they are received.
Change settings for the notification feature.
• Notification indicator: Show a yellow indicator
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Notifications.
on the watch face when there are unread
notifications.
2. Tap On/Off to activate it, and then tap to select
items:
• Manage notifications: Select apps on the
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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Apps
Learn how to change the way
apps are displayed and uninstall
or disable apps.
Use Apps
Move Apps
On the Gear:
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded
apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view.
►► From the Apps screen, touch and hold an app, and
then drag it to the desired location.
Access Apps
From your Smartphone:
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Apps.
1. From the Watch screen, press the Power button to
go to the Apps screen.
2. Tap
2. To view apps, swipe up or down on the screen.
3. Touch and hold Move app next to an app, and
then drag the app up or down to another position.
Open Apps
►► On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to open
the app.
Apps
More options > Reorder.
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Install Apps
Uninstall Apps
You can purchase and download apps specially
designed for the Gear. To use this feature, your Gear and
smartphone must be connected.
Remove apps that you have installed.
To uninstall apps from your Gear:
1. On the Apps screen, touch and hold an app.
Uninstall is displayed on apps that you can
uninstall.
To download apps for your Gear from your smartphone
in the Samsung Gear app:
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone,
tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab >
Samsung Galaxy Apps.
2. Select an app and tap it.
You can also uninstall apps from the Gear using your
smartphone.
2. Browse apps by category or search for apps by
keyword, and then select an app to download.
To uninstall apps using your smartphone:
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Apps.
Download History
View your app download history from the Samsung
Gear app.
2. Tap More options > Uninstall, and then select
apps to remove from the Gear.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Apps.
2. Tap More options > Download history to view
your download history.
Apps
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24-Hour Activity Log
•
Your Gear can monitor and record your activities during
the day and encourage you to stay healthy.
•
1. From the Apps screen, tap
the following items:
24-hour Log, to view
Allow the Gear to send you notifications when you
reach your exercise targets or to encourage you to stay
active.
calories burned today while wearing the Gear.
• Today’s activity: View a timeline of your activity
today.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
2. Tap Info to view details about the exercise
performed today.
•
Apps
Sleep: Indicates the time you spend
sleeping.
Health Nudges
• Calories burned: Indicates the number of
•
Inactive time: Indicates the time you
spend not walking or moving at all.
Settings.
2. Tap Health nudges and select items to receive
notifications.
Healthy activity: Indicates whether you are
walking or running.
Light activity: Indicates the time you
spend doing light activity, but not doing hard
exercise.
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Caffeine Tracker
Record and track how many cups of caffeinated
beverages you drink each day.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
2. Tap
Caffeine.
Add when you drink a caffeinated beverage.
• If you accidentally added an incorrect value, tap
Remove.
• Below you can view a graph of your records.
Scroll down to view records by day.
To set a daily target:
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Caffeine.
2. Tap Set limit.
3. Tap Set limit to enable this feature.
4. Tap Daily limit.
5. Tap
Up or
6. Tap
OK.
Apps
Down to set the target.
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Exercise Tracker
• Guide intervals: Set an interval for
Record your exercise information and calories burned
using Samsung Health™.
• View log: View your workout log.
• Help: Display help information.
encouragement during your workout.
When your Gear and smartphone are connected, this
feature uses your smartphone’s location information.
3. Tap Start to begin monitoring your exercise.
Your heart rate measurement begins.
Exercise with the Gear
1. From the Apps screen, tap
• Swipe to the left or right on the Watch screen
Exercise.
to view exercise information, such as calories
burned and current speed.
2. Tap Activity type and select the type of exercise
you want to monitor. For some types of exercise,
view the instructions on the screen, and then
tap OK.
4. Tap the Back button to pause the workout.
• Tap the Back button again to resume the
workout.
• Target: Set the target duration, calories, or
• Tap Finish to complete your workout and view
workout type for your activity.
your workout summary.
• Location: Enable location features to accurately
track your workout.
• Auto pause: Automatically pause the workout
when the Gear detects no movement.
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Samsung Health
The accuracy of the information and data
provided by this device and its related software,
including heart rate readings, may be affected
by factors such as environmental conditions,
skin condition, specific activity performed while
using/wearing the device, settings of the device, user
configuration/user-provided information, placement
of the sensor on the body, and other end-user
interactions. For more information on proper wear
and use, visit samsung.com/us/heartratesensor.
When the Gear is synced with the Samsung Health app,
you can use additional features that include checking
your heart rate logs individually, and more.
Only your most recent activity records are stored
on your Gear. You can view previous data on the
smartphone where the Samsung Health app is
installed.
To access the Samsung Health app:
Before You Start Exercising
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab.
Although the Samsung Health application is a great
companion to your exercise routine, it is always best
to make sure you consult with your physician before
beginning any exercise regimen. While moderate
physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for
most people, health experts suggest that you talk
with your doctor before you start an exercise program,
particularly if you have any of the following conditions:
2. Tap Samsung Health.
Caution: The information gathered from this device,
Samsung Health, or related software is not intended
for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions,
or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of
disease.
• Heart disease; Asthma or lung disease; Diabetes, or
liver or kidney disease; Arthritis.
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Workout Detection
Before beginning your exercise regimen check with
your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart,
lung, or other serious disease, such as:
If you work out for more than 10 minutes, you can
receive encouragement after exercise, and also you can
measure your heart rate automatically when the Gear
detects your workout.
• Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms
during physical activity;
• Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
• Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or
1. From the Apps screen, tap
2. Tap Workout detection and select a workout to
receive encouragement and use auto heart rate
measurement.
when lying down or going to bed;
• Ankle swelling, especially at night;
• A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;
• Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that
goes away when you rest.
It is recommended that before engaging in an exercise
routine, you consult with your doctor or medical
practitioner. If you are unsure of your health status,
have several health problems, or are pregnant, you
should speak with your doctor before starting a new
exercise program.
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Settings.
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Find My Phone
Find Your Gear
You can also locate your Gear by making it light up and
make sounds from the Samsung Gear app.
If you misplace your smartphone, the Gear can help you
find it.
1. From the Apps screen, tap 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Find My Gear.
Find My Phone.
2. Select an option:
•
2. Tap
3. Drag
• Tap Locate phone, and the address of the
Stop up on the Gear.
– or –
phone’s location will display.
Tap
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Start.
• The Gear vibrates and the screen turns on.
Tap
Start, and the smartphone emits sounds,
vibrates, and turns on the screen.
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Stop on the smartphone.
Floors
Heart Rate Tracker
Record and track the number of floors you walk up.
Measure and record your heart rate. Take heart rate
measurements when you are seated and relaxed.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Floors.
Warning: Do not look directly at the heart rate sensor’s
lights. Doing so may impair your vision.
2. To view weekly records, swipe up or down on the
screen.
For best results when measuring your heart rate:
To set your target steps:
• Before taking a measurement, keep your body warm
1. Tap Set target and open the settings screen.
2. Tap
Up or
3. Tap
OK.
and rest for 5 minutes.
Down to set the target.
• Do not move your body while taking the
measurement.
Measure Your Heart Rate
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Heart rate.
2. Tap Measure. After a brief delay, your heart rate is
displayed.
• Tap Tag to set your mood or activity level.
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View Previous Records
Track Your Heart Rate Automatically
The Gear can automatically measure and track your
heart rate.
To view your Heart rate records:
1. From the Apps screen, tap
To activate or deactivate this feature:
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Auto HR.
2. From the Heart rate app, scroll down on the heart
rate measurement screen.
Heart rate >
– or –
From the Apps screen, tap
Settings > Auto HR.
2. Select a measuring interval
• Always: The Gear measures your heart rate
continuously, regardless of your movement.
• Frequent: The Gear measure your heart rate
regularly when you are relaxed.
• Never: The Gear does not measure your heart
rate automatically.
3. Tap Help to view help information for using the
auto HR feature.
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Music Player
Volume
More options
Play/Pause
Restart the current file or
skip to the previous file
Skip to the next file.
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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Play Music On Your Smartphone
Import Music
When you select a smartphone to play music from, you
can control playback of the music with your Gear. The
music plays on your smartphone.
Import music saved in your smartphone to your Gear.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone,
tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab >
Send music to Gear.
Music Player.
2. Tap Music from phone to make the music come
from your smartphone.
2. Tap Select tracks.
3. Select files and tap Done.
3. Tap
Play music to play the music on your
smartphone.
To sync recently added music in your smartphone with
your Gear:
• The music plays on your smartphone and the
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone,
tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab >
Send music to Gear.
Gear displays the music controller screen.
• Tap
Volume to adjust the volume or mute
the sound.
Apps
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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Playing Music On the Gear
5. Tap
Music library and drag it up from the
bottom of the screen to open the library screen.
You can play music on the Gear. To listen to music
saved in your Gear, you must connect a Bluetooth
headset.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
• On the library screen, you can view the currently
playing song and playlist, and arrange music by
tracks, albums, and artists.
Music Player.
2. Tap Music from Gear to make the music come
from your Gear.
3. Tap Settings for the following options:
• Shuffle: Enable or disable shuffle.
• Repeat: Tap to repeat all songs, tap again to
repeat once, and tap again to turn off repeat.
• Favorite: Mark the song as a favorite. Tap again
to remove.
4. Tap
Apps
Play music to play the music on your Gear.
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Schedule
3. Tap Start swim to start recording your swimming
exercise. Water lock mode activates automatically
and the distance, your pace, and the duration are
measured.
View the events and schedules saved on the Calendar
app on your smartphone.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Schedule.
4. Press the Back button, and then press and hold the
Power button to exit Water lock mode.
2. Swipe to view your schedule.
5. Tap the Back button to pause the workout.
Speedo On
• Tap the Back button again to resume the
You can save and manage your swimming records.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
workout.
Speedo On.
6. Press and hold the Power button to exit Water lock
mode.
2. Tap Pool and set the length of the pool you are
swimming in, and then tap Next and choose an
option:
7. Tap Finish to complete your workout and view your
workout summary.
• Tap Quick start to swim without a goal.
• Tap Trials and select a preset goal for your
workout.
• Tap Distance or Time, and set a customized goal
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Steps Tracker
Speedo On Settings
You can customize the units of measurement, watch
position, and reset your data.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
The Gear counts the number of steps you have taken
and measures the distance traveled.
Speedo On.
1. From the Apps screen, tap 2. Tap Settings and tap an option to customize.
2. To view weekly records, swipe up or down on the
screen.
View Your Swim Log
To set your target steps:
You can customize the units of measurement, watch
position, and reset your data.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
1. Tap Set target and open the settings screen.
Speedo On.
2. Tap Swim log to view your workout log.
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2. Tap
Up or
3. Tap
OK.
Down to set the target.
Stopwatch
Timer
Use this application to measure intervals of time.
Use a timer to count down to an event based on a
preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Stopwatch.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
2. Tap Start to time an event.
2. Tap Set to set the duration, and then tap OK.
• Tap Lap to record lap times while timing an
event.
3. Tap Start to begin timing.
• Tap Pause to pause the timer
• Tap Resume to restart the timer.
• Tap Cancel to exit the timer screen.
3. Tap Stop to stop timing.
• Tap Resume to restart the timing.
• Tap Reset to clear lap times.
4. Drag
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Timer.
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Stop up when the timer goes off.
Together
View Challenges on Your Gear
View your challenges and rank on the Steps
leaderboard.
Share your step count and start competitions with your
friends registered as Samsung Health contacts on your
smartphone.
►► From the Apps screen, tap
• Tap a list to see your challenges.
Steps Leaderboard
Add challenges through Samsung Health on your
smartphone.
1. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab.
2. Tap Samsung Health > Together tab. Here you can
add friends and challenges.
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Water Tracker
Weather
Record and track how many glasses of water you drink.
View weather information on the Gear for the current
location set on the smartphone when the smartphone
is connected.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
2. Tap
Water.
Add when you drink a glass of water.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
• If you accidentally added an incorrect value, tap
2. Check the current day’s weather information.
Remove.
• Swipe up or down to check weather information
• Below you can view a graph of your records.
for tomorrow or the following week.
Scroll down to view records by day.
To set a daily target:
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Water.
2. Tap Set target.
3. Tap Set target to enable this feature.
4. Tap Daily target.
5. Tap
Up or
6. Tap
OK.
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Weather.
Down to set the target.
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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, tap
Settings
Settings.
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Connections
Manage connections between your device
and a variety of networks and other devices.
Bluetooth
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Use Bluetooth to connect the Gear to a smartphone
and a headset (not included).
This feature is available when the Gear is not connected
to the smartphone through Bluetooth.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth.
• Bluetooth: Turn the Bluetooth feature on or off.
• BT headset: Search for Bluetooth headsets and
3. Tap Wi-Fi networks > Scan.
4. Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.
• Networks that require a password display a
connect them to the Gear.
lock icon.
Note: The headset can only be used for playing music
on the Gear.
5. Tap Connect.
Wi-Fi
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.
Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi
network.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi.
3. Tap Wi-Fi again to enable or disable Wi-Fi.
Settings
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Location
Sync Wi-Fi Profiles
Set the device to sync the list of saved Wi-Fi networks
with your Gear.
Some apps may require location services to be turned
on for full functionality.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
2. Tap Connections > Location.
2. Tap Gear connection > Sync Wi-Fi profiles.
3. Tap GPS, and then tap
Alerts
Receive alerts when disconnected from Bluetooth.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Alerts to enable or disable this
option.
Settings
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On to activate it.
Sounds and
Vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to
indicate notifications, screen touches, and
other interactions.
Vibrations
Set your vibration preferences for the device.
Vibration Intensity
Configure the vibration intensity.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Vibration.
3. Tap Vibration to enable or disable vibrate mode.
4. Tap Long buzz to increase the duration of the
vibration.
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Display
Configure your display’s brightness, screen
timeout delay, and other display settings.
Style
Outdoor Mode
Maximum brightness will last for 5 minutes in outdoor
mode.
Change the style settings.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Settings.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
2. Tap Display, and select an option:
Settings.
2. Tap Display, and then tap Brightness.
•
• Watch always on: Set the Gear to display a
Watch faces: Select a watch type.
3. Tap
Brightness or set the maximum brightness
level to enter Outdoor mode.
watch when the screen is turned off.
Set the Screen Timeout
• Notification indicator: Enable or disable the
notification indicator.
•
Set the length of time the Gear waits before turning off
the display’s backlight.
Font: Change the font style and size.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Screen Brightness
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout, and select a timeout
value.
Manually adjust the brightness of the display.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Display, and then tap Brightness.
3. Tap
Settings
Up or
Settings.
Down to set the brightness level.
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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.
Gear Status
• Samsung account: View the Samsung account
Access information about the Gear.
• Device name: Change the Gear’s name.
that is tied to your Gear.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab > About Gear.
Power Saving Mode
2. Tap the icons at the top of the screen to view
Battery, Storage, and RAM information.
Activate power saving mode to save battery power by
limiting the Gear’s functions.
3. Tap an option below for additional information:
To save battery power, Power saving mode:
• Update Gear software: Update the Gear to the
• Uses a grayscale Home screen
• Turns off notifications
• Turns off Wi-Fi
• Limits the maximum performance of the Gear.
latest software.
• Back up and restore: Back up the stored data on
the Gear or restore backup data.
• Legal information: View the legal information
for the Gear.
• Unknown sources: Set the Gear to allow the
installation of apps from unknown sources.
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To enable Power saving mode:
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Power saving.
Settings >
– or –
Press and hold the Power button, and then
tap Power saving.
2. Tap
On.
To disable Power saving mode:
►► From the Home screen, tap Off, and then
tap
Off.
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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
Reactivation Lock
Set the Gear to use the screen lock feature when you
are not wearing it.
Set the Gear to require your Samsung account
information after being reset. If your device is lost or
stolen, this prevents others from reactivating it.
It is recommended that you secure your device using a
Screen lock.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
You must be signed in to your Samsung account to
enable this feature.
Settings.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear > Settings tab > Find My Gear.
2. Tap Screen lock.
3. Tap Screen lock type to select a screen lock type:
•
2. Tap Reactivation lock and tap On/Off to enable.
PIN: Set a PIN to use for unlocking the device
when it removed from your wrist and the screen
is turned off.
Note: You should remove your Samsung account before
shipping your device to Samsung or any other service
provider for service, and before resetting the device to
factory settings.
• None: Do not lock the screen.
4. Tap Help to view help information for using the
screen lock feature.
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Control remotely
Control your Gear remotely while both your smartphone
and Gear are connected to a network, or Bluetooth.
You must be signed in to your Samsung account to
enable this feature.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
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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Other Settings
Configure features on your device that make
it easier to use.
Device
Profile
Change the Gear’s button and motion settings.
Enter your profile information, such as your gender,
height, and weight.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Settings.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
2. Tap Device and select an option:
2. Tap Profile and configure your profile settings.
• Double press Home key: Select an action to
Gear Info
perform.
• Wake-up gesture: Set the Gear to turn on the
View the Gear’s information.
screen when you raise your wrist.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
• Do not disturb: Set the device to mute incoming
Settings.
2. Tap Gear info to view information about your Gear.
calls and notification sounds.
• About device: Access information about
• Date and time: Set the date and time.
-- This option is available only when the Gear is
the Gear.
• Report diagnostic: Give consent to provide
not connected to a smartphone.
diagnostic and usage data to Samsung to help
improve the quality and performance of its
products and services.
• Language: Set the device language.
-- This option is available only when the Gear is
set up without a smartphone connection.
Settings
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• Reset Gear: Reset settings to their factory
Connect to New Phone
• Debugging: Activate or deactivate USB
Connect your Gear to a new smartphone. The Gear can
connect to another smartphone after performing a
reset to delete data except media files and personal
data.
default values and delete all data.
debugging mode when developing apps for
the Gear.
1. From the Apps screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Connect to new phone.
Note: This feature is available when the Gear is
connected to a smartphone. Otherwise, Connect to
phone is displayed.
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Getting Help
Additional resources for your device.
Videos
samsung.com/spsn
Simulators
samsungsimulator.com/
Tips
samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy/
Samsung Care
samsung.com/us/support
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Videos
Legal
View legal information
for your device.
Legal Information
End User License Agreement for Software (EULA)
The End User License Agreement (EULA)
for this device is found in the Gear Manager
application, which is required for operation of
your device. You may also access this EULA at:
samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA-GEAR
Important legal information can be accessed in writing
at: samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered
under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty
INCLUDING THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
FOR WARRANTY AND OTHER CLAIMS, and your right
to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days of
the first consumer purchase. You may opt out by
either sending an email to [email protected]
with the subject line “Arbitration Opt Out” or by
calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). For more
detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute
Resolution Procedures and Arbitration and Opt Out”
section of the Limited Warranty.
Legal
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned
by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung
or its respective suppliers relating to the Product,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
software relating thereto, is proprietary to Samsung
and protected under federal laws, state laws,
and international treaty provisions. Intellectual
Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions
(patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets,
copyrights, software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship.
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Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty
that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes
the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express
or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with
respect to the product, including but not limited
to the:
You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership
in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All
applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with Samsung and its suppliers.
• merchantability of the product or its fitness for
any particular purpose or use;
• design, condition or quality of the product;
• performance of the product;
• workmanship of the product or the components
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion
of Liability
contained therein; or
The information below explains that a user accepts
this Product as sold, including the hardware and
software components as created and packaged for
sale. If the user changes these parameters through
a unique modification, Samsung will not be held
responsible for damages or issues that result from
these end-user changes.
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• compliance of the product with the requirements
of any law, rule, specification or contract
pertaining thereto.
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Samsung Knox
Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be
construed to create an express or implied warranty
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product.
In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any
damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or
use of the product or arising from the breach of the
express warranty, including incidental, special or
consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits
or benefits.
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is
a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with
enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be
required. For more information about Knox, please refer
to: samsung.com/us/knox
Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance
Modification of Software
Caution: To avoid electric shock and damage to your
device, do not charge device while it is wet or in an area
where it could get wet. Do not handle device, charger or
cords with wet hands while charging.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry
settings, or your modification of Operating System
(OS) software.
Using custom OS software may cause your device and
applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not
permit users to download certain software, such as
custom OS.
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• Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.
• If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the
This device is rated 5ATM. Your device is water resistant
up to 50 meters per ISO standard 22810:2010. Not
intended for scuba diving. Avoid excessive, sudden
temperature changes, and high velocity activities.
Falls and shocks may breach integrity. After use in
sea water, rinse in fresh water and dry device. Despite
this classification, your device is not impervious to
water damage in any situation. It is important that all
compartments are closed tightly.
water and dust resistant features of the device may
be damaged.
Note: This device passed military specification
(MIL‑STD-810G) testing against specific conditions,
including drops from 4.9 feet, extreme temperatures,
dust, shock/vibration, and low pressure/high altitude.
Device may not perform as described in all extreme
conditions.
Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device
components or an internally sealed system, this
condition will void your device warranty.
Restricting Children’s Access to
Your Mobile Device
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the
device.
• Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly
Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to
play with it because they could hurt themselves and
others, damage the device, or make calls that increase
your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small children.
with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in
fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the
device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.
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Address:
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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is
less than the specified capacity because the operating
system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you
upgrade the device.
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet: samsung.com
Please check with your service provider to verify
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Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Health,
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Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital
Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you
have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your
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