Samsung GEAR SPORT SM-R600 User manual

WEARABLE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.

Special Features..............................1
Work out in the Water ........................2
Water and Dust Resistance....................2
Getting Started.............................. 3
Set Up Your Device .............................4
Assemble Your Device ........................5
Wear the Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Start Using Your Device......................10
Learn About YourDevice .......................14
Front View..................................15
Back View ..................................17
Navigation .................................18
Watch Screen ...............................19
Customize YourWatch Screens ...............19
Status Panel ................................21
Notifications............................... 25
Enter Text ..................................27
Apps ......................................... 31
Use Apps .................................. 32
Alarm ..................................... 35
Alti-Barometer ............................ 36
Calendar .................................. 37
Table of Contents
WEA_R600_EN_UM_TN_QI6_092717_FINAL

iiiTable of Contents
Contacts .................................. 38
Email .....................................40
Find My Phone ..............................41
Galaxy Apps ............................... 42
Gallery .................................... 43
Messages ................................. 45
Music Player...............................48
News Briefing ..............................51
Phone..................................... 52
PPT Controller ............................. 56
Reminder.................................. 58
SVoice .................................... 59
Samsung Health ...........................60
Weather................................... 69
World Clock ............................... 70
Settings ..................................... 71
How to Use Settings.........................72
Connections ................................. 73
Bluetooth ..................................74
Wi-Fi.......................................74
NFC ........................................76
Connection Alerts ...........................77
Airplane Mode ..............................77
Location....................................77
Connect to a New Phone .................... 78
Sounds and Vibration ......................... 79
Vibrations .................................80
Notifications..................................81
Do Not Disturb............................. 82

ivTable of Contents
Display ...................................... 83
Watch Faces and Styles.....................84
Adjust Screen Brightness ...................84
Set the Screen Timeout ..................... 85
Touch Sensitivity........................... 85
Device Maintenance .........................86
Date and Time ............................. 87
Power Saving Mode ........................ 87
Watch Only Mode ..........................88
Reset Gear.................................88
Gear Status ................................88
Lock Screen and Security .....................90
Set a Screen Lock ...........................91
Security Update Service .....................91
Reactivation Lock .......................... 92
Control remotely........................... 92
Accessibility ................................. 93
Text to Speech ............................. 94
Other Settings ............................... 95
Custom Shortcut ........................... 96
Wake-Up Gesture .......................... 96
Gear Info .................................. 96
Getting Help ................................98
Videos .................................... 99
Simulators ................................ 99
Tips ....................................... 99
Samsung Care ............................. 99
Legal ........................................100
Legal Information ..........................101

Learn about your mobile device’s
special features.
Special Features

2Special Features
Work out in the Water
Use Water lock mode when you exercise in the water.
For more information, see “Water Lock Mode” on
page23.
Water and Dust
Resistance
This device is rated 5ATM, and passed military
specification (MIL‑STD‑810G) testing. For more
information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance”
on page104.

Learn about your device hardware,
assemblyprocedures, and how to
get started usingyour new device.
Getting Started

Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device for the
firsttime.

Set Up Your Device 5
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Wireless Charger
USB charger port
Wireless charging surface
LED indicator
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Set Up Your Device 6
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion
battery.
Warning: 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.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Place the Gear onto the wireless charger dock.
Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved
by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for
your device to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may void yourwarranty and may cause
damage.

Set Up Your Device 7
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.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.
If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close
any running apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down and then begin
charging the device again.
Note: 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.
Check the Charge 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.
• Red > Green > Orange: Standby mode
• Red: Charging.
• Green: Fully charged
• Orange: Connected to a low-charger head
Note: When a wireless charger dock error occurs, the
LED indicator flashes red. Disconnect the Gear from the
wireless charger dock, and then reconnect. If the error
occurs again, contact a Samsung Service Center for
service support.

Set Up Your Device 8
Wear the Gear
Wear the Gear firmly around your lower arm just above
your wrist as shown below. Do not fasten the Gear too
tightly.
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.
Warning: If you feel discomfort while using the device,
stop using it. If your device becomes hot, please
remove it until it cools.
Strap Tips and Precautions
• Some people may experience discomfort when
wearing the Gear for prolonged periods.
• If you have sensitive skin or fasten the Gear too
tightly, you may feel some discomfort.
• 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.
<Rear>
Heart Rate sensor

Set Up Your Device 9
Replace the Strap
Detach the strap from the Gear to replace it with
anewone.
To remove the strap:
►Slide the strap’s spring bar inwards and pull the
strap away from the Gear.
1
To replace the strap:
►Insert one end of the spring bar into the lug, slide
the spring bar inwards, and connect the new strap.
1
2

Set Up Your Device 10
Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
To turn the device on:
►Press and hold the Power button until the device
turnson.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power button.
2. Tap Power off.
Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device.
Your Gear locks when you remove it from your wrist or
when the screen times out while you are wearing it.
The default Screen lock on your device is None.
Tochoose a more secure screen lock, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page91.
To unlock the device:
►Press the Power button or Back button.

Set Up Your Device 11
Use the Set Up Wizard
When you turn on the Gear for the first time or reset it,
the Setup wizard is displayed. Follow the prompts to
learn about your device’s features.
Samsung Gear App
To connect your Gear to a smartphone, install the
SamsungGear app on the smartphone. You can
download the Samsung Gear app from GalaxyApps, or
Google Play™ store.
Compatible with select devices using Android 4.4
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.
For a list of compatible smartphones, please visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/gear-sport.
Connect the Gear to a Smartphone
1. Turn on the Gear.
2. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
SamsungGear.
• If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to
the latest version.
3. Tap Start the Journey, and follow the prompts to
select your device.
4. When the Bluetooth® pairing request window is
displayed, confirm the passkeys displayed on your
Gear and smartphone match, and then tap OK.
5. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.
When the devices are connected, a tutorial is displayed
on the Gear’s screen. Follow the prompts to learn basic
controls.

Set Up Your Device 12
Connect the Gear to a New Smartphone
When you connect the Gear to another smartphone, 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 smartphone as
follows:
• From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
SamsungGear > Settings tab > About Gear >
Back up and restore > Back up settings.
2. End the connection between your Gear and
smartphone.
3. Connect your Gear to another smartphone.
Remote Connection
Set the Gear 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.
To enable or disable this feature:
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
SamsungGear > Settings tab.
2. Tap Gear connection > Remote connection.
Note: You must connect the Gear to Wi-Fi and sign in
to your Samsung account on the smartphone to enable
this feature.

Set Up Your Device 13
Auto Switch Device
If you have connected two or more wearable devices
to your smartphone, they are remembered in the
Samsung Gear app. If a connected wearable device
is disconnected, the Samsung Gear app searches for
another remembered wearable device and connects
to it.
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
SamsungGear.
2. Tap More options > Auto switch device, and tap
On/Off to enable the feature.
Disconnect
1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
SamsungGear.
2. Tap More options > Disconnect, and then confirm
when prompted. The Gear disconnects from your
smartphone.

Learn About
Your Device
Learn some of the key features of
your device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to navigate
the device.

15 Front ViewLearn About YourDevice
Front View
Back button
Bezel
Power/Home button
Touchscreen
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Learn About YourDevice 16
• Bezel
-Rotate the bezel to navigate through screens and
to select options.
• Back button
-Press to return to the previous screen.
-Press to pause a workout while tracking your
exercise.
• Power/Home button
-Press and hold to turn the Gear on or off.
-Press to turn on the screen.
-Press and hold for more than seven 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.