Samsung GEAR LIVE User manual

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................3
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Turning the Gear Live on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the Gear Live to a mobile device . . . 8
Section 2: Basics .......................................11
Gear Live features and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance . . . . . . 12
Wearing the Gear Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Features list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Start (apps) menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Section 3: Using Features .........................24
Take a note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remind me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Show me my steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Show me my heart rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Send a text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Navigate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Set a timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Start stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Set an alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Show alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Section 4: Using Applications ..................34
Accessing the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Heart rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Keep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Section 5: Using Android Wear ................. 40
Installing Android Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Launching Android Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Changing to your new Gear Live . . . . . . . . . . .40
Configuring Gear Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Customizing your Gear Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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Getting to know your Gear Live . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Section 6: Customizing Your Gear Live ... 44
Launching the Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Always-on screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Reset device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Change watch face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Section 1: Getting Started
With the Gear™ Live (also referred to as Gear Live or
Gear) connected to your mobile device, you can use
the Gear Live to do the following:
• Save and review notes, and set reminders or alarms,
• Send and receive text messages and email more
conveniently,
• Navigate to a desired destination, and/or
• Help monitor your health;
all this and more with a few spoken words or screen
taps.
Charging the battery
Before using the Gear Live for the first time, you
should charge the battery.
Use the charging dock provided with the Gear Live to
charge the device’s battery.
You can also use a computer to charge the device’s
battery by connecting the computer to the charging
dock using the USB cable provided with the Gear.
Important! Use only Samsung-approved chargers,
batteries, and cables. Unapproved
chargers or cables can cause damage to
the battery to the Gear Live.
Note: When the battery power is low, the battery icon
displays as empty.
If the battery is completely discharged, you
cannot turn on the Gear Live as soon as the
charger is connected.
Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few
minutes before turning on the device.
While charging, some features are not available.

Getting Started 4
Note: Make sure the Gear Live's microphone is not
obstructed when you are speaking into it while
charging.
Warning! 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.
1. Locate the charging terminals on the
Gear™ Live and on the charging dock.
Note: The Charging dock is designed only for
use with the Gear Live and may not be
compatible with other devices.
Charging
terminals
Charging dock

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2. Place the charging dock on the Gear Live
with the charging terminals facing each
other.
3. Plug the small end of the provided USB
cable into the USB port on the charging
dock, and then plug the large end of the
cable into the Charger head.
4. Plug the Charger head into a wall outlet.
Important! If power to the Gear Live is unstable
while charging, the touch screen
may not function.

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5. After fully charging the Gear Live battery,
open the retainer, and then separate the
device from the charging dock.
Gear Live operating time
• Device operating time is affected by your usage
patterns, the charge level, and the condition of the
battery.
• Running multiple applications or features at the
same time can reduce device operating time.
Important! While charging, the Gear Live may
become warm. This is normal. If
the battery gets hotter than usual,
disconnect the charger.
Caution! Use only charging devices and
batteries approved by Samsung.
Samsung accessories are designed for
your device to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate
your warranty and may cause damage.
Warning! Prevent the USB charger port and the
small end of the charger from coming
into contact with conductive materials,
such as liquids, dust, metal powders,
and pencil leads.

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• Playing high-definition video reduces battery power.
Turning theGear Liveon andoff
When you turn on the Gear Live for the first time, a
feature preview slide show plays on the screen.
Note: To use the Gear Live, install the Android Wear on
your mobile device and connect it with the Gear
Live. (For details, see
“Connecting the Gear
Live to a mobile device” on page 8.)
Turning the Gear Live on
 To turn on the Gear Live, press and hold the
Power button (on the right hand side of the
device) for a few seconds. The screen lights
and displays
Samsung Gear Live .

Getting Started 8
Turning the Gear Live off
1. To turn the Gear Live off, press and hold the
Power button, and then tap
Power off .
2. When prompted Power off: Are you sure? ,
tap .
Connecting the Gear Live to a
mobile device
Install the Android Wear application on your mobile
device and connect your Gear Live to the device using
a Bluetooth
®
connection.
1. Using your mobile device, open Google Play
Store and search for Android Wear, or visit
play.google.com , to download it.
2. Install and open Android Wear on your
mobile device.
3. Turn on your Gear Live. The Gear Live model
name displays on the Android Wear screen.
4. Place your Gear Live close to your mobile
device.
5. From the Android Wear screen, select the
Gear Live model name. The
Bluetooth
pairing request
pop-up displays.
6. Tap OK . The Confirm passkey pop-up
displays.
7. Tap OK . A Paired with... alert displays on
your mobile device.

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When the devices connect, the Gear Live
screen displays on the mobile device and
the clock screen displays on the Gear Live.
• You can configure the Gear Live using the Android
Wear application.
• Screens may vary depending on the type of mobile
device and its software version.
Connecting to another mobile device
To connect your Gear Live to another device, you must
reset the Gear Live to erase all your data from its
memory.
1. With your Gear Live on, press and hold the
Power button until the
Settings menu
displays.
2. Swipe upward until the Reset device option
displays, and then tap it.
3. When the Install Android Wear on your phone
prompt displays, tap it, and then follow
succeeding prompts to connect the new
mobile device to your Gear Live. (For more
information, refer to “Connecting the Gear
Live to a mobile device” on page 8.)

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Tips for using Bluetooth
• When connecting your Gear Live to your mobile
device, place both devices close to each other.
• Bluetooth uses a relatively low power radio signal.
Some industrial, scientific, medical, and other low
power products can cause interference for Bluetooth
connections.
• In an open space, the Bluetooth communication
range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.
• Your Gear Live is not compatible with all Bluetooth-
capable mobile devices. Some devices, especially
those not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG,
may not be compatible with your Gear Live.

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Section 2: Basics
Gear Live features and controls
Touch screen
The Gear Live’s touch screen displays device status
information, notifications, and application-related
information. By touching and swiping the screen, you
can access Gear Live’s features, settings, and apps.
(For more information, refer to
“Using the Touch
Screen”
on page 17.)
Power Button
The Power Button turns the Gear™ Live on or off,
displays the Watch screen or
Settings menu, blanks
the display.
• Press and hold the Power button for several seconds
to turn the Gear Live on or to display the
Settings
menu.
• Press the Power button once to hide or display the
Watch screen.
• From the Watch screen, press the Power button
once to lock the Gear Live.
Screen Power
button

Basics 12
Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance
Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on IP67
rating, which tests submersion up to 1.0 meters
for up to 30 minutes.
This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection
rating system.
Your device has been tested in a controlled
environment and shown to be water and dust resistant
in certain circumstances (meets requirements of
classification IP67 as described by the international
standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided
by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15-35
°
C,
86-106 kPa, 1.0 meters, for 30 minutes). Despite this
classification, your device is not impervious to water
damage in any situation. It is important that all
compartments are closed tightly.
Speaker
Heart rate sensor
Charging terminals
Microphone

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Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the
device.
• Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly
with a clean, soft cloth.
• Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized
water, or to water over 1.0 meters deep for more
than 30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh
water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the
device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh
water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately
and dry it thoroughly 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.
• Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.
• If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the
water and dust resistant features of the device may
be damaged.
• The touchscreen and other features may not work
properly if the device is used in water or in other
liquids.
Wearing the Gear Live
Your Gear Live has been tested in a controlled
environment and shown to be water and dust resistant
in certain circumstances (meets requirements of
classification IP67 as described by the international
standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided
by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15 - 35 °C,
86 - 106 kPa, 1 meter, for 30 minutes). Despite this
classification, your device is not impervious to water
damage in any situation.
• Do not immerse the Gear Live in water deeper than
1 meter (approximately 3 feet) and keep it
submerged for more than 30 minutes.
• Do not expose the device to water at high
pressure
, such as ocean waves or a waterfall.

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• If your Gear Live or your hands are wet, dry them
thoroughly before handling the device.
• Do not expose the device to salt water , ionized
water
, or soapy water .
• I If the Gear Live is dropped or receives an
impact
, its water and dust resistant features may be
damaged.
• f the Gear Live gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a
clean, soft cloth.
• If the device is used in water or in other liquids ,
the touch screen and other features may not work
properly.
• If the Gear Live has been immersed in water or
the microphone or the speaker is wet
, sound may
not be heard clearly during a call. Ensure that the
microphone or the speaker is clean and dry by
wiping it with a dry cloth.
Opening and closing the strap
1. If closed, open the clasp.
Caution! Excessively bending the strap may
damage the Gear Live.

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2. Fit the strap to your wrist using the clasp
pins as guides to size it.
3. Close the clasp.
Replacing the strap
The strap is held in place by small spring-loaded pins
(called presto pins). To replace the strap with a new
one, detach it from the Gear Live.
1. Press in on the pin to release it from the
case.
Tip: To measure your heart rate more
accurately with the Gear Live, wear the
Gear Live comfortably around your forearm,
just above your wrist.