Samsung Galaxy Gear SM-R750A User manual

User manual
SM-R750A
SM-R750T
SM-R750W
Draft 6.1
Only for
Approval
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QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL
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Support
This guide provides you with the information you need to
get started. For more information and additional support,
please visit the Samsung.com support page:
• Get support for your device online.
• Review your device’s User Manual and
troubleshooting FAQs.
• Review troubleshooting solutions.
NOTE: Devices and software are constantly evolving—the screen
images and icons you see here are for reference only.
NOTE: This device should only be used with firmware versions
that have been approved for use by the carrier and the
device manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware is placed on
the device it will not function.
For a list of compatible smartphones, please visit:
www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport
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Device Functions
NOTE: Swipe down on the display screen to go back from your
current on-screen application or menu.
Speaker
Wristband
Buckle
Display/
Touch
Screen
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FrameMicrophone 2 Metal Pin
Power/
Home
Joint
Microphone 1
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Setting Up Your Device
Charging the Device
1. Before turning on your Galaxy Gear™for the first
time, charge it fully.
2. In a single motion, slide and hold the switch to open
the cover of the Charging cradle.
3. Carefully place the device onto the cradle, make sure
to align the connector plates to the charging pins.
4. Firmly close the cover.
5. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
6. Insert the USB cable connector into the charging
cradle’s charger jack.
7. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power
outlet. The device turns on and indicates its charge
state.
8. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s
power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect
the charger’s connector from the device.
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Turning Your Device On and Off
1. To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Home key.
2. To turn OFF, press and hold Power/Home key.
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Connection
Pairing the Devices Automatically
1. Activate NFC on the smartphone and turn on your
Galaxy Gear.
2. Turn your Charging cradle around and tap it to the
back of the smartphone (as previously shown).
3. Tap (Accept) on the Galaxy Gear screen,
confirm the PIN codes match, and tap OK on your
smartphone to confirm the pairing request.
4. Read the on-screen legal and disclaimer information
and accept the terms and conditions to complete the
process.
5. Read the on-screen tips and tap Close.
6. Verify the entry now shows “Connected” within the
Gear Manager application and the icon appears
at the top of your smartphone’s screen.
NOTE: If the connection process fails, restart both devices and
repeat the steps above.
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Pairing the Devices Manually
NOTE: Use this process if NFC automatic connection fails.
1. Activate Bluetooth on the smartphone, and then tap
the previously installed (Gear Manager).
2. If the Gear Manager has not yet been used to pair a
Gear, tap Connect manually gOK.
- or -
Tap the paired device from within the Paired Gear
area of the screen and select Connect new Gear
gOK gConnect manually.
3. Tap the listed on-screen GALAXY Gear device.
4. Tap (Accept) on the Galaxy Gear screen,
confirm the PIN codes match, and tap OK on your
smartphone to confirm the pairing request.
5. Read the on-screen legal and disclaimer information
and accept the terms and conditions.
6. Read the on-screen tips and tap Close.
7. Verify the entry now shows “Connected” within
Gear Manager and appears on the smartphone.
NOTE: If the connection process fails, restart both devices and
repeat the steps above.
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Navigation & Gestures
Waking the Device
¬Shake the Galaxy Gear on your wrist or press the
Power/Home key.
Screen Navigation
Swipe Tap Double-tap
• Swipe left or right across the Home screen to view
the favorite functions .
• Tap on the screen to select an on-screen item.
• Double-tap the screen simultaneoulsy once with
two fingers to:
• Access the Brightness and Volume controls.
• View Battery and Bluetooth connection status.
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Security
Securing Your Galaxy Gear
NOTE: Although Galaxy Gear can be paired and synchronized with
your smartphone, it is not secured.
It is recommended that you use the Gear Manager to
change the default name of your Galay Gear.
1. From the Home (Clock) screen, swipe across the
display and select ( ) Apps gSettings g
Privacy lock gPrivacy lock.
2. Select Pattern and follow the on-screen instructions
to create an unlock pattern.
Finding My Smartphone
1. From the Home (Clock) screen, swipe across the
Galaxy Gear display and select ( ) Apps g
Find my device gStart.
2. Once you have located the smartphone, touch and
slide across the screen to turn off the
alert.
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Calling Features
Making a Call
1. From the Home (Clock) screen, swipe across the
display and select ( ) Apps gDialer.
2. Enter the number you wish to call and tap to
place the call.
• If you make a mistake while dialing, tap to
clear the last digit. Touch and hold to clear the
entire sequence.
Making a Call using Logs
1. From the Home (Clock) screen, swipe across the
display and select ( ) Logs.
2. Tap an entry and select (Call).
Sending a Call to the Device
¬From within an active call, tap ( ) Send to
Device.
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Sending a Call to the Galaxy Gear
¬From within an active call screen on the smartphone,
tap
Headset
(Bluetooth Headset Off) to turn the
connection back on and send the call to the Galaxy
Gear.
Ending a Call
¬From within an active call, tap (End Call).
Answering a Call
¬At the incoming call screen, touch and slide
(Answer) across the screen to the right to answer.
Rejecting a Call
¬At the incoming call screen, touch and slide
(Reject) across the screen to the left to route the
call to your voicemail system.
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Messaging
Viewing a New Message on Galaxy Gear
¬Tap the new on-screen notification.
NOTE: To check notifications manually, swipe across the screen
and tap Notifications.
Replying to a New Message
IMPORTANT: To reply via Galaxy Gear, you must first launch the
S Voice application on the smartphone and accept
the terms of service prior to its initial use.
1. Tap the Galaxy Gear’s new on-screen notification.
2. With the message displayed, tap (Menu) and
select S Voice reply.
3. Once the on-screen S Voice icon turns blue
(S Voice Ready), speak the words you would like to
add to your reply message.
4. Once you have confirmed your text, say “Send.”
NOTE: Swipe down on the Galaxy Gear’s screen to go back.
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Apps & More
Accessing Applications
¬Turn on Galaxy Gear and swipe across the screen to
view the currently loaded top applications.
NOTE: These favorite applications can be customized from within
Gear Manager’s My apps menu.
Adding Your Favorite Applications
Galaxy Gear comes with a set of default favorite
applications that appear as you scroll across the screen.
This list of displayed applications can be customized via
the Gear Manager application on the smartphone.
1. From your smartphone, launch (Gear Manager)
g(My apps) g(Add).
2. Scroll through the on-screen list and place a check
mark alongside those desired applications.
3. Tap Done. The My apps screen then displays the
currently displayed favorite applications that will now
appear on Galaxy Gear as you swipe across the
screen.
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Customizing the Clock Screen
The clock shown on the Galaxy Gear’s Home screen can
be customized by selecting an available setting from within
the Gear Manager application.
1. From within your smartphone’s Applications page,
launch (Gear Manager) g(Clocks).
2. Select an available clock face from the on-screen list.
3. Tap (Settings) to customize your selected clock.
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Assembling and preparing
your mobile Device
Get started by assembling and setting up
your mobile Device for its first use.
Install the SIM card
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity
Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification
number (PIN) and optional services.
To install the SIM card.
1. ] to turn itRemove the SIM cover. If the Device is on, press and hold
[ off.
2. Insert the SIM card. Place the SIM card in the Device with the gold-coloured
contacts facing down.
Charge the battery
Before using the Device for the first time, you must charge the battery.
1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the Device.
2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Improperly
connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the Device. Any
damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty.
3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.
4. When the battery is fully charged (the [|||||] icon is no longer moving), unplug
the travel adapter from the power outlet.
5. Unplug the travel adapter from the Device.
6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.
About the low battery indicator
When your battery is low, the Device will emit a warning tone and a low battery
message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level
becomes too low, the Device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery
to continue using your Device.
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Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology
capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 10 m
without requiring a physical connection.
You do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If
the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information
between them even if they are located in different rooms.
Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse
of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are
trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the
operating distance may be reduced.
Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by
Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
› Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature
1 In Menu mode, select Settings →Connectivity →Bluetooth.
2 Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature.
3 To allow other devices to locate your device, select
→ Settings → My Device’s visibility → Always
› Turn off the Bluetooth wireless feature
1. In Menu mode, select Settings →Connectivity →Bluetooth.
2. Select Bluetooth to turn off the Bluetooth wireless feature.
If you selected Custom, enter duration that your device is visible and select
Done.
Once the Bluetooth wireless feature is active, select and use the
following options:
To change your device’s name, select Settings → My Device’s name.
To set limits on browsing your files to others, select Settings → Secure
mode.To check Bluetooth services available on your device and information
about the services, select Bluetooth services.
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› Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices
1 In Menu mode, select Settings →Connectivity → Bluetooth
→Search.
2 Select a device.
3 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s
Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done. Alternatively, select Yes to
match the PIN between your device and the device.
When the owner of the other device enters the same PIN or accepts the
connection, pairing is complete. If the pairing is successful, the device will
automatically search for available services.
Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a
fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you must
enter it.
Once the device is paired with another Bluetooth-enabled
device, the device icon will turn green.
Select a paired device and use the following options:
To browse files on the paired device, select Browse files.
To view the service list of the paired device, select Service list.
To change the paired device name, select Rename.
To allow the paired device to access and browse your files, select
Authorise device.
To send your files to the paired device, select Send My files.
To end the connection and delete the paired device, select Delete.
› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature
1 Select a file or item, such as a contact, calendar event, memo, task, or
media file, from an appropriate application or My files.
2 Select → an option for sending via Bluetooth. 3 Search for and pair
with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
›Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature
1 Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if
necessary).
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2 Select Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device
(if necessary).
Received data is saved to an appropriate application or folder according to its
type. For example, a music or sound clip is saved to the sound folder and a
contact to the phonebook.
› Use Remote SIM mode
In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected
Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on your device. To
activate Remote SIM mode,
1 In Menu mode, select Settings →Connectivity → Bluetooth.
2 Select → Settings → Remote SIM mode.
To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth
hands-free car kit.
You must authorise the Bluetooth hands-free car kit.
Wi-Fi
Learn to use your device’s wireless networking capabilities to activate and
connect to any wireless local area network (WLAN) compatible with the
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards.
You can connect to the internet or other network devices anywhere an
access point or wireless hotspot is available.
Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in
all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without
restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France.
› Activate the WLAN feature
In Menu mode, select Settings →Connectivity →Wi-Fi.
An active WLAN running in the background will consume battery
power. To preserve battery power, activate the WLAN only when needed.
› Deactivate the WLAN feature
In Menu mode, select Settings →Connectivity →Wi-Fi.
› Find and connect to a WLAN
1 In Menu mode, select Settings →Connectivity →Wi-Fi. The device
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