Samsung Galaxy Watch3 User manual

User manual

Contents
Getting started
Device Layout: LTE model| Bluetooth model
Set up your device: Charge the battery| Wireless PowerShare
Start using your device: Turn on your device| Activation| Galaxy Wearable app| Lock or
unlock your device| Home key settings| Navigation| Change the watch face| Quick panel|
Notifications| Water lock mode| Do not disturb| Goodnight mode | Theater mode| Daily
briefing | Enter text
Apps
Navigate the apps screen| Messages| Phone| Contacts| Bixby| Samsung Health|
Weather| Calendar| Galaxy Store| Samsung Pay| Reminder| Microsoft Outlook| Music|
Gallery| Find My Phone| Alarm| World clock| Timer| Stopwatch| Spotify| PPT Controller|
Voice Recorder
Settings
Connections: Bluetooth| Mobile networks| Wi-Fi| NFC| Disconnection alerts| Airplane
mode | Connect to a new phone
Sound and vibration: Sound mode| Ringtone | Notification sound | Volume | Ringtone
vibration | Notification vibration| Vibration intensity| Long vibration| System sounds |
Vibration feedback
Display: Adjust screen brightness| Set the screen timeout| Show last app| Background
style| Font style | Show charging info
Device maintenance: Date and time| Power saving mode| Watch only mode| Optimize
battery | Related settings | Reset the Watch | Location
Lockscreen and security: Set a screen lock | Permission manager
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Contents
Accessibility: Screen Reader| Visibility enhancements| Hearing enhancements| Advanced
settings | Text to speech
Other: Screen wake-up|Touch sensitivity| Watch status | Watch info
Learn More
Videos | Tips | Samsung Care | Talk to an agent
Legal information
Samsung Knox | Maintaining water and dust resistance | Military Specification | Restricting
children’s access to your mobile device
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Getting started
LTE model
Bluetooth model
Set up your device
Start using your device
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LTE model
Atmospheric
pressure sensor
GPS antenna
Light sensor
Touchscreen Home key
Back key
Microphone
Band
Heart rate
sensor
Pressure vent
Speaker
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Bluetooth model
Atmospheric
pressure sensor
GPS antenna
Light sensor
Touchscreen Home key
Back key
Microphone
Band
Heart rate
sensor
Pressure vent
Speaker
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Set up your device
Charge the battery| Wireless PowerShare
Learn more about your device hardware, assembling and charging, and how to get
started using your new device.
CAUTION Do not insert sharp objects into the atmospheric pressure sensor, the
pressure vent, speaker, or the microphone. Inner components of the watch may
be damaged along with the water-resistance feature.
Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
1. Connect the wireless charger to a USBcharging port.
2. Place the watch onto the wireless charger, aligning the center of your watch
with the center of the wireless charger.
3. After fully charging, disconnect the watch from the wireless charger.
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CAUTIONThe charging head for plugging the USB cable into a 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.
NOTEPrevent the USB charger port and the small end of the charger cable from
coming into contact with conductive materials, such as liquids, dust, metal
powders, and pencil leads.
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.
Remove the device from the charger and wait for the device to cool down. For more
information, visit https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.
NOTE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.
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Wireless PowerShare
Wirelessly charge your device using a supported Samsung smartphone. Some features
are not available while sharing power.
1. From the smartphone, open the Notification panel and, tap Wireless
PowerShare to enable this feature.
2. With the smartphone face down, place the device on the back of the smartphone
to charge. A notification sound or vibration occurs when charging begins.
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NOTEWireless PowerShare works with most Qi-Certified devices. Requires
minimum 30% battery to share. Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by
device. May not work with some accessories, covers, or other manufacturer’s
devices. If you have trouble connecting or charging is slow, remove any cover
from each device. May affect call reception or data services, depending on your
network environment.
For best results when using Wireless PowerShare, please note:
•Remove any accessories or cover before using the feature. Depending on the
type of accessory or cover, Wireless PowerShare may not work properly.
•The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device, so you may need to
adjust the placement to make a connection. When charging starts, a notification
or vibration will occur, so the notification will help you know you've made a
connection.
•Call reception or data services may be affected, depending on your network
environment.
•Charging speed or efficiency can vary depending on device condition or
surrounding environment.
•Do not use headphones.
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Wear the Watch
Wrap the watch firmly around your lower arm just above your wrist as shown below.
Do not fasten the watch too tightly.
WARNINGWear the device correctly. If you feel discomfort while using the
device, stop using it. If your device becomes hot, please remove it until it cools.
1. Open the buckle and place the strap around yourwrist.
2. Fit the strap to your wrist, insert the pin into an adjustment hole, and then
secure the buckle to close it.
Strap tips and precautions
lSome people may experience discomfort when wearing the watch for prolonged
periods.
lIf you have sensitive skin or fasten the watch too tightly, you may feel some
discomfort.
lDo 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
watch, stop wearing it and consult a physician.
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Replace the strap
Detach the strap from the watch to replace it with anewone.
Spring bar
To remove the strap:
◌Slide the strap’s spring bar inward and pull the strap away from the watch.
To replace the strap:
1. Insert one end of the spring bar into the hole on the side of the watch.
2. Slide the other spring bar inward, and release it once the strap is in place.
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Adjust the titanium strap
You can make the titanium strap longer or shorter for a better fit.
1. Press the button on the strap. The pin will pop out.
2. Use the provided tool to remove the pin.
3. Remove or add links to adjust the strap to your desired length.
4. Replace the pin using a small object, such as a toothpick.
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Start using your device
Turn on your device| Activation| Galaxy Wearable app| Lock or unlock your device| Home
key settings| Navigation| Change the watch face| Quick panel| Notifications| Water lock
mode| Do not disturb| Goodnight mode | Theater mode| Daily briefing | Enter text
Turn on your device
Use the Home key to turn your watch on or off.
◌Press and hold the Home key.
•To turn the watch off, swipe down from the top of the watch screen to open
the Quick panel, and tap > Power off.
TIPTo restart the watch, press and hold the Home and Back keys for more than
seven seconds.
Activation
The Noblesse (R845U and R855U) are 4G LTE-enabled. Get texts, alerts, make and
receive calls, even when you leave your phone behind.
Consult your service provider for more information about activation.
Galaxy Wearable app
To connect your watch to a smartphone, install the Galaxy Wearable app on the
smartphone. You can download the app from the GalaxyStore or the Google Play™
store.
Galaxy Wearable is compatible with select devices using Android 5.0 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. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/galaxy-wearable-watch for a list
of compatible smartphones.
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Connect the watch to a smartphone
Turn on the watch before connecting to your phone.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Galaxy Wearable. If necessary,
update the app to the latest version.
2. Tap Get started and select your device.
3. When the Bluetooth® pairing request window is displayed, confirm the passkeys
displayed on your watch and smartphone match, and then tap OK.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.
When the devices are connected, a tutorial is displayed on the watch’s screen. Follow
the prompts to the learn basic controls.
Back up data
The watch can only be connected to one smartphone at a time. When you connect the
watch to a new smartphone, the watch automatically resets and all data is removed
from its memory. Make sure you back up any important data stored on yourwatch.
1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab.
2. Tap Account and backup > Back up data.
Remote connection
Set the watch 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. The watch and smartphone must be connected to
the same Wi-Fi® network in order to receive notifications and calls.
To enable or disable this feature:
1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab.
2. Tap Account and backup > Remote connection.
Disconnect
1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab.
2. Tap Menu > Disconnect.
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Lock or unlock your device
By default your screen is not locked. You can use the screen lock feature to secure
your device. See Set a screen lock.
When enabled, your watch locks when you remove it from your wrist or when the
screen times out while you are wearingit.
To lock the watch:
◌Cover the screen with your palm.
To unlock the watch:
◌Press any key to turn on the watch screen.
•If you have a lock screen enabled, press any key to enter your pattern or pin
and unlock the watch.
Home key settings
You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Home key.
Double press
Choose which feature is launched when the Home key is pressed twice. By default this
option is set to open the Recent apps list.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced > Home key.
2. Tap Double press, and choose a shortcut to enable it.
Press and hold
Choose which feature is launched when you press and hold the Home key. By default
this option is set to wake Bixby.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced > Home key.
2. Tap Press and hold, and choose a shortcut to enable it.
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Navigation
The touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using
excessive force or a metallic object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered
glass surface and void the warranty.
Tap
Lightly tap the screen to launch an app or select a menu item.
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Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to view panels.
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Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.
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Rotate
Lightly press and drag your finger clockwise or counterclockwise using the digital
bezel on the edge of the screen to move through a list.
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