Samsung Gear S Service manual

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Device Functions
Power/Home
key
Charging
terminals
SIM card cover
Speaker
Heart rate
sensor
Microphone

Water and Dust Resistance
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 meter,
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. 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 meter 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,
such as ocean waves or a waterfall.
• If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the
water and dust resistant features of the device may
be damaged.

Setting Up Your Gear S
Step 1. Installing the SIM card
1. Remove the SIM card cover, with the SIM ejector tool
that is included in the box.
SIM ejector tool
NOTE: Do not use other objects to open the SIM card cover.
2. Insert the SIM card in the inside of the SIM card cover
with the gold contacts facing up and replace the cover.

Step 2. Charging the Gear S
1. Carefully place the Gear S on the charging dock with
the charging terminals facing each other and connect
to the charger.
Charging
terminals
Charging dock with
battery
Charging
Port
Caution!: Use the Samsung charger that came with your device.
Use of other chargers may damage the device and void
the warranty.

2. Plug in the charger.
3. When finished charging, disconnect the Gear S from
the charging dock.
NOTE: The charging dock can be used as a backup charger,
simply connect it to your Gear S (no cable needed). The
charging dock automatically charges while the Gear S is
charging or can be charged independently without the
Gear S.

Extending Battery Life
• Enable Power saving mode: To access Power saving
mode, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and
tap Settings gPower saving.
• Close unused apps: To close all apps, touch and hold
on the screen with two fingers, and tap Close all.
• Adjust display settings to reduce brightness and limit
the screen timeout. To access settings, swipe up
from the bottom of the screen, and tap Settings g
Display.
• Turn off connection services, such as Bluetooth, Mobile
networks, and Location when they’re not needed. To
access settings, swipe up from the bottom of the
screen, and tap Settings gConnections
Step 3. Turning Your Gear S On and Off
• To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Home key.
• To turn OFF, press and hold the Power/Home key
and tap Power off.

Wearing the Gear S
1. Release the clasp and fit the strap to your wrist.
2. Use the pin to adjust the length of the strap.
2
1
Pin
3. Press the clasp together to fasten the strap.

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herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Screen images
simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
Printed in Korea | 09/2014 | TCS524544.1 | GH68-42446A