Samsung Gear 2 SM-R720 User manual

User Manual
SM-R720

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Table of Contents
Basics
1 Package contents
2 Device layout
4 Battery
7 Wearing the Gear
8 Replacing the strap
10 Turning the Gear on and off
12 Remote connection
13 Turning the screen on and off
13 Using the bezel
15 Touchscreen
17 Navigating the screen
18 Home screen
23 Status panel
25 Apps screen
26 Setting the screen lock
27 Entering text
30 Screen capture
30 Updating the Gear
Applications
31 Messages
32 Phone
34 S Health
42 Running
43 Schedule
44 S Voice
45 Weather
46 Alarm
46 Timer
47 Stopwatch
47 Bloomberg
48 CNN
48 Music Player
50 Gallery
52 Buddy
52 Email
53 Find My Phone
53 Maps
54 Voice Memo
Samsung Gear App
55 Introduction
56 Watch faces
56 Notifications
57 Manage apps
57 Send media
58 App settings
58 Samsung Gear Apps
58 Settings
61 Find My Gear

Table of Contents
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Settings
62 Introduction
62 Display
62 General
63 Vibration
63 Call
64 Connections
66 Screen lock
66 Input
67 Power saving
67 Gear info

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Basics
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.
Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
•
Gear
•
Wireless charger dock
•
Strap
•
Quick start guide

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Device layout
Gear S2
Bezel
Light sensor
Back button
Home button (Power button)
Microphone
Touchscreen
NFC antenna
Heart rate sensor
Buttons
Button Function
Home/Power
•
Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off.
•
Press to turn on the screen.
•
Press and hold for more than 7 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.
Back
•
Press to return to the previous screen.

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Make sure the Gear’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it.
Do not allow children or animals to chew or suck the device. Do not disassemble,
modify, or repair your device. Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone
cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields.
Wireless charger dock
USB charger
port
LED indicator
Wireless
charging
surface

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Battery
Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it sits unused for extended
periods.
Use manufacturer-approved batteries, chargers, accessories, and supplies.
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor. Then, connect the other end of the
USB cable to the wireless charger dock.
Prevent the multi-purpose jack and the small end of the charger from coming into
contact with conductive materials, such as liquids, dust, metal powders, and pencil
leads.
2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.

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3 Place the Gear into the wireless charger dock.
4 After fully charging your Gear, disconnect it from the wireless charger dock. Unplug the
charger from the wireless charger dock, and then unplug the charger from the electric
socket.
Checking the charging status
When you connect the Gear and the wireless charger dock, the wireless charger dock’s LED
indicator flashes certain colors to indicate the battery level.
Color Charging status
Red
→
Green
→
Yellow Standby mode
Red Charging
Green Fully charged
Yellow Connected to a low-power adaptor
When a wireless charger dock error occurs, the LED indicator flashes red. Disconnect
the Gear from the wireless charger dock and reconnect them. If the error occurs
again, contact a Samsung Service Center for service support.
The LED indicator may work differently depending on the Gear.

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Reducing the battery consumption
Your Gear provides various options that help you conserve battery power.
•
When you are not using the Gear, switch to sleep mode by covering the screen with
yourpalm.
•
Activate power saving mode.
•
Close unnecessary apps.
•
Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use.
•
Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use.
•
Decrease the screen brightness.
•
Deactivate the watch always on feature.
•
Deactivate the voice wake-up feature in S Voice .
•
Customize the notification settings in the Samsung Gear app on the connected
mobiledevice.
Battery charging tips and precautions
•
If there are obstructions between the Gear and the wireless charger dock, the Gear may
not charge properly.
•
Prevent the Gear and the wireless charger from coming into contact with sweat, liquids,
or dust.
•
If the battery is completely discharged, the Gear cannot be turned on immediately after
being connected to the charger. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes
before turning on the Gear.
•
If you use multiple apps at once, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid losing power
during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.
•
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.
•
If the Gear is being charged with other devices via a multi-charger, charging may
takelonger.

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•
The Gear can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the
battery.
•
If the Gear receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not
function. If this happens, immediately disconnect the Gear from the wireless charger
dock and leave the device aside until another power connection can be found.
•
While charging, the Gear may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the Gear’s
lifespan or performance. If the battery feels hot to the touch during this charging process,
remove the Gear from the charger and allow it to cool down before restarting the
charging process, or call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) to receive technical support.
•
If the Gear is not charging properly, take the Gear to a Samsung Service Center.
•
Avoid using a bent or damaged USB cable.
Wearing the Gear
Putting on the Gear
Open the buckle and place the strap around your wrist. Fit the strap to your wrist, insert the
pin into an adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to close it.
This device, S Health, and 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.
If you feel discomfort while using the device, stop using it and remove it from your
wrist. If your device becomes hot to the touch, please remove it until it cools.
To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Gear, wear the Gear firmly
around your lower arm just above the wrist. Refer to Wearing the Gear correctly
fordetails.

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Strap tips and precautions
•
Be cautious when wearing the Gear. If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Gear too
tightly, you may feel some discomfort.
•
Some people may experience discomfort when wearing the Gear for prolonged periods.
•
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.
•
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile
device. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution. If
the mobile device has a retractable camera lens, do not use soap and water to clean the
lens. Use a blower or brush or lens cleaning paper dampened in a lens cleaning solution.
•
The Gear and the strap have passed the hazardous materials test and meet international
safety standards.
Replacing the strap
Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with a new one.
1 Push the button where the Gear’s body and strap meet.

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2 While pushing the button, pull the strap upward and remove it.
3 Insert the holder of new strap into the grooves on the Gear’s body.
Holder
Grooves
4 Push the strap into the Gear’s body until it clicks into place.

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Turning the Gear on and off
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the Gear. When you turn on the
Gear for the first time or reset it, a pop-up window displays. Follow the prompts to download
and install the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device. Refer to Connecting the Gear to a
mobile device for details.
To turn off the Gear, press and hold the
Power button, and then tap Power off .
Connecting the Gear to a mobile device
You should connect your Gear to your mobile device once before using the Gear. To connect
your Gear to a mobile device, install the Samsung Gear app on the mobile device. Launch
Galaxy Apps from your mobile device or visit apps.samsung.com/gear to download it.
Compatible with Android 4.4 and later with 1.5GB RAM. Some features may not be available.
For best compatibility, connect with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices.
1 Turn on the Gear.
2 On the mobile device Apps screen, tap
Samsung Gear .
If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to the latest version.
3 Tap
CONNECT TO GEAR .
4 When the
Bluetooth pairing request window displays, confirm the passkeys displayed
on your Gear and mobile device match, and then tap
OK .

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5 Follow the prompts to complete the connection.
When the devices are connected, a tutorial displays on the Gear’s screen. Follow the prompts
to learn the Gear’s basic controls.
•
Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on your device and
software version.
•
You cannot install the Samsung Gear app on the mobile devices that do not
support Gear syncing. Ensure that your mobile device is compatible with a Gear.
•
Supported mobile devices and features may vary depending on your region,
service provider, and device manufacturer. Visit www.samsung.com and search for
your Gear device’s support page to view a list of compatible mobile devices.

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Connecting the Gear to a new mobile device
When you connect the Gear to another mobile device, 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 Back up your Gear’s data on your mobile device.
• On your mobile device, open the Apps screen and tap Samsung Gear
→
Settings
→
Back up and restore
→
Back up data .
2 End the connection between your Gear and mobile device. Refer to Disconnecting the
Gear for more information.
3 Connect your Gear to another mobile device.
Refer to Connecting the Gear to a mobile device for more information.
If the mobile device you want to connect to is already connected to another Gear,
your Gear cannot establish a connection.
Remote connection
You can remotely connect the Gear to your mobile device when a Bluetooth connection
is not available. With this connection, you can still receive notifications from your mobile
device. This feature is automatically activated when you connect to your mobile device using
Bluetooth for the first time.
If this feature is not turned on, on your mobile device, open the Apps screen, tap
Samsung
Gear
→
Settings
→
Connection , and then tap the Use Remote connection switch.

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Turning the screen on and off
To turn on the screen, rotate the bezel, or press the Home button or the Back button.
To turn off the screen, cover it with your palm. Also, the screen will turn off if the Gear is not
used for a specified period.
You can also turn on the screen using a gesture.
Using the bezel
Rotate the bezel to easily control the Gear’s various functions.
Scrolling through screens
Rotate the bezel to view other screens. On the Watch screen, rotate the bezel counter-
clockwise to view notifications.