Samsung Gear IconX User manual

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User Manual
SM-R140
English (EU). 09/2017. Rev.1.0

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Table of Contents
Basics
3 Read me first
4 About the Gear IconX
6 Package contents
7 Device layout
9 Preparing the earbuds for use
11 Battery
14 Turning the earbuds on and off
15 Indicator lights identification
Using the earbuds
17 Connecting the earbuds to a mobile
device
21 Wearing the earbuds
22 Using the earbuds without a mobile
device
22 Using the touchpad
24 Transferring music files to the earbuds
29 Listening to music
31 Setting the exercise earbud
31 Recording exercise information
37 Using call features
38 Using ambient sound mode
Samsung Gear and Gear
IconX PC Manager
39 Samsung Gear
45 Gear IconX PC Manager
Appendix
47 Troubleshooting
50 Turning off and restarting the earbuds
51 Removing the battery

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Basics
Read me first
Please read this manual before using this device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Images may differ in appearance from the actual product. Content is subject to change
without prior notice. You can access the full user manual for more information. Visit
www.samsung.com to view device information, the user manual, and more.
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Before using other devices, make sure they are compatible with the earbuds. Visit
www.samsung.com to see the specifications of compatible mobile devices.
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Prevent the device from being submerged in liquid or exposed to pressurised water jets,
such as from a shower. Do not wear the device during activities, such as showering or
swimming. Doing so can damage the device.
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This product includes certain free/open source software. To see the instructions for
viewing the open source licence, go to the Samsung website (opensource.samsung.com).
Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information

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About the Gear IconX
Gear IconX wireless sports earbuds allow you to track your activity levels as well as play music.
You can save music files to the Gear IconX earbuds and play them directly from the earbuds,
or listen to music played from your connected mobile device. The Gear IconX earbuds also
record exercise information, such as the activity duration, and the number of calories you
have burnt, using the built-in sensor.
Do not wear the earbuds in high-traffic areas, such as roads or crosswalks. Doing so
may result in accidents due to slowed reaction times.
Using the Gear IconX earbuds alone
You can listen to music saved in your Gear IconX earbuds. The Gear IconX earbuds also record
exercise information.

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Using the Gear IconX earbuds with your mobile device
You can listen to music saved in your connected mobile device and answer incoming calls.
You can also view your recorded exercise information via the Samsung Health app on your
mobile device.

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Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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Earbud (L/R)
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Charging case
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Wingtip (3 sets, S/M/L)
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Earbud tip (3 sets, S/M/L)
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USB cable
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USB connector (USB Type-B)
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USB connector (USB Type-C)
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Quick start guide
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The items supplied with the earbuds and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this earbuds and may not be compatible
with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from the Samsung website. Make sure
they are compatible with the earbuds before purchase.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause
the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website (www.samsung.com).

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Device layout
Earbud
Earbud tip
Wingtip
Charging contacts
Microphone
Touchpad
Touch-sensitive sensor
Microphone
Sensor indicator light
Wingtip
Direction/size
indicator

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Charging case
Multipurpose jack
Connect button
Charging contacts
(right)
Charging case cover
Charging case indicator light
Cover open button
Charging contacts
(left)
Earbud indicator light
(right)
Earbud indicator light
(left)
If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur on the
earbuds. Clean the charging contacts and earbuds before storing the earbuds in the
charging case.

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Preparing the earbuds for use
Attaching an earbud tip to the earbud
1 Select the earbud tip that fits your ear.
2 Cover the latch at the bottom of the earbud with the earbud tip.
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Do not put the earbuds in your ears without earbud tips. Doing so may hurt your
ears.
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Do not pull the earbud tip excessively. The earbud tip may tear.
3 Follow the same procedure for the opposite earbud.

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Attaching a wingtip to the earbud
1 Select the wingtip that fits your ear.
2 Select the wingtip for the left or right ear.
3 Cover the earbud with the wingtip.
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Do not put the earbuds in your ears without wingtips. Doing so may hurt your ears.
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Do not pull the wingtip excessively. The wingtip may tear.
Do not put the wingtips on the earbuds in the wrong direction. The earbuds will not
fit in your ears properly. Also, the earbuds will not charge if they cannot be properly
inserted into the case.
4 Follow the same procedure for the opposite earbud.

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Battery
Charging the battery
Fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time or when they have been
unused for extended periods. The earbuds will power on while charging. When the battery is
completely discharged, it needs at least 10 minutes to turn on.
Check the direction on each earbud, insert them into the corresponding slots, and then
connect the charging cable.
The charging case, which has a built-in battery, is charged along with the earbuds.
You can charge the earbuds by placing them into the charging case without connecting it to
an electric socket.
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Chargers are sold separately.
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You cannot use your earbuds’ wireless features while charging the battery.
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When there is sweat or liquid on the charging terminal or earbuds, clean them
before charging the battery.
1 Push the cover open button to open the charging case cover.
2 Check the direction of each earbud and insert them into their corresponding slots.
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3 Close the charging case.
4 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and then plug the USB cable into the
multipurpose jack of the charging case.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the charging case.
Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
5 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.
The batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are charged simultaneously.
6 After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the charger. First unplug the
charger from the charging case, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
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If the earbuds indicator lights flash red, take them out and insert them again or
connect the charging cable.
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If you do not use the earbuds for an extended period, turn off the earbuds. Refer to
Turning off and restarting the earbuds for more information.
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To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket
and be easily accessible while charging.

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Reducing the battery consumption
Your earbuds provide two options that help you conserve battery power.
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When you are not using the earbuds, store them in the charging case. The touch-sensitive
sensor will continue to work while wearing the earbuds and reduce the usage time.
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After connecting the earbuds to your mobile device, launch the Samsung Gear app and
tap
SETTINGS
→
Notifications , and then tap the switch to deactivate it. You can reduce
the battery consumption by disabling voice notifications.
Battery charging tips and precautions
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If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur on the contacts.
When there is sweat or liquid on the charging terminal or earbuds, clean them before
charging the battery.
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Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower
charging speed due to a lower electric current.
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While charging, the earbuds and the charging case may heat up. This is normal and
should not affect the earbuds’lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than
usual, the charger may stop charging.
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If the earbuds and charging case are not charging properly, take them with the charger to
a Samsung Service Centre.
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Avoid bending the charger. Doing so may damage or reduce the lifespan of the charger.
Never use a damaged charger.
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For more information about the battery, such as the usage time, refer to the Samsung
website (www.samsung.com).

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Checking the battery level
Checking via voice guide
When the battery level drops below 10 %, 5 %, 2 %, a voice guide will inform you of the
battery level. Save your exercise information to your mobile device in advance while you are
working out before the battery discharges completely.
Viewing the battery level from the connected mobile device
Connect the earbuds to your mobile device, launch the Samsung Gear , and view the battery
status of each earbud on the
INFO
→
EARBUDS card. Refer to Connecting the earbuds to a
mobile device for more information.
When the remaining battery level is low, a notification will appear on the mobile
device’s notification panel.
Turning the earbuds on and off
Insert the earbuds into the charging case and close it. When you open the case, the power
will turn on and the sensor indicator light will flash.

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Indicator lights identification
The indicator lights inform you of your earbuds and the charging case’s charging status.
Two earbud indicator lights are located on the left and right side of the charging case’s
open button and show the charging status of each earbud, respectively. The charging case
indicator light next to the multipurpose jack indicates the charging status of the case itself.
Earbud indicator lights
Earbud indicator
lights
Colour Status
Continuously on red
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Charging
Continuously on green
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Fully charged
Flashes red (rapid pace)
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Charging disabled due to abnormal temperatures
Flashes red (medium pace)
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Charging disabled due to an error in connecting to the
charging contacts
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Charging disabled due to low charging case battery

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Charging case indicator light
Charging case
indicator light
Colour Status
Continuously on red
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Charging
Continuously on green
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Fully charged
Flashes red (rapid pace)
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Charging blocked due to abnormal temperatures
Flashes red (slow pace)
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Low battery
Green
→
Red
→
Blue
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Waiting for the mobile device to connect
Red (5 seconds after
inserting the earbuds)
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Battery power is low (lower than 30 %)
Yellow (5 seconds after
inserting the earbuds)
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Battery power is moderate (between 30 % and 60 %)
Green (5 seconds after
inserting the earbuds)
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Battery power is high (more than 60 %)
Flashes blue
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Updating software
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The indicator lights flash red when the external power is cut off during charging.
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If the indicator lights do not work as described, disconnect the charger from the
charging case and reconnect it.

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Using the earbuds
Connecting the earbuds to a mobile device
Connecting the earbuds to a Samsung mobile device
1 Check the direction of each earbud, correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in
the charging case, and close it.
If the earbud indicator lights do not flash, connect the charging cable and charge them
for more than 10 minutes.
2 Open the charging case.
The earbuds will enter Bluetooth pairing mode and a pop-up window will automatically
appear on your mobile device.
If the pop-up window does not appear or if you want to connect with another Android
device, refer to Connecting the earbuds to a non-Samsung mobile device (or, the
connection pop-up window does not appear).

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When the charging case’s indicator light flashes in red, take out the earbuds from
the charging case and insert them into the case again.
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If the earbuds do not connect to a mobile device within three minutes, Bluetooth
pairing mode will be deactivated. If the earbuds have never been connected to a
mobile device before, close the charging case again and open it.
3 When the pop-up window appears on your mobile device, tap
OK .
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
Once the earbuds are connected to your mobile device, they will automatically attempt
to connect to your mobile device whenever you take them out of the charging case.
If you want to connect to another mobile device after connecting has been
established, you have to reinsert the earbuds into the charging case and close it. Press
and hold the charging case’s Connect button.
Connecting the earbuds to a non-Samsung mobile device (or,
the connection pop-up window does not appear)
1 On your mobile device, launch
Play Store and download the Samsung Gear app.
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You can download the Samsung Gear app only on mobile devices running Android
operating system 4.4 (API 19) or later, and with 1.5 GB of RAM or more.
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You can change the language of the Samsung Gear app on your connected mobile
device. On your mobile device, launch
Settings
→
General management
→
Language and input
→
Language . English may appear by default if the selected
language on the Settings screen is not supported on the Samsung Gear app.

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2 Check the direction of each earbud, correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in
the charging case, and close it.
If the earbud indicator lights do not flash, connect the charging cable and charge them
for more than 10 minutes.
3 Open the charging case.
The earbuds will enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
4 On your mobile device, launch the
Samsung Gear app and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the connection.
Gear Icon X
Gear Icon X
Tips and precautions when connecting to the mobile device
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If the earbuds do not connect to a mobile device within three minutes, Bluetooth pairing
mode will be deactivated. Close the charging case again and open it if they have not
been connected for the first time. The earbuds will enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
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If you want to connect to another mobile device after connecting has been established,
you have to reinsert the earbuds into the charging case and close it. Press and hold the
charging case’s Connect button. Earbuds will enter Bluetooth pairing mode and the
charging case’s indicator light will flash in green, red, and blue in turn.
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If the Bluetooth connection fails or the mobile device cannot scan the earbuds, unpair
devices that were previously paired with your mobile device. Then, try to connect again.
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Connection methods may vary depending on your device and software version.
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You can download the Samsung Gear app only on mobile devices running Android
operating system 4.4 (API 19) or later, and with 1.5 GB of RAM or more.

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Notices for using Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that uses a 2.4 GHz frequency to connect to
various devices over short distances. It can connect and exchange data with other Bluetooth
enabled devices, such as mobile devices, without connecting via cables.
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To avoid problems when connecting your earbuds to another device, place the devices
close to each other.
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Ensure that your earbuds and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth
connection range (5 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the
devices are used in.
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Ensure that there are no obstacles between the earbuds and a connected device,
including human bodies, walls, corners, or fences.
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Do not touch the Bluetooth antenna of a connected device.
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Bluetooth uses the same frequency as some industrial, scientific, medical, and low power
products and interference may occur when making connections near these types of
products.
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Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may
be incompatible with the earbuds.
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Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files
or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).