Sony SmartWatch 2 User manual

User guide
SmartWatch 2
SW2

Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 3
Introduction........................................................................................3
Overview............................................................................................ 3
Charging.............................................................................................3
Turning on and off.............................................................................. 4
Setting up yourSmartWatch 2............................................................4
Wrist strap..........................................................................................6
Learning the basics........................................................................ 7
Using the touchscreen.......................................................................7
Using the keys................................................................................... 8
Home screen......................................................................................8
Status and notifications..................................................................... 8
Clock screen...................................................................................... 9
Basic settings...............................................................................10
Basic settings...................................................................................10
Date and time...................................................................................10
Setting a screen lock....................................................................... 10
Resetting and restarting...................................................................10
Using your SmartWatch 2............................................................ 12
Viewing event notifications.............................................................. 12
Calling.............................................................................................. 12
Messaging........................................................................................13
Music............................................................................................... 13
Support and maintenance............................................................15
Updating your SmartWatch 2.......................................................... 15
Support website...............................................................................15
Important information...................................................................16
Legal information............................................................................. 16
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Getting started
Introduction
With SmartWatch 2, you can keep track of what happens on your Android™ device
without taking it out of your pocket or bag. When a call, message or other notification
comes in, your SmartWatch 2 vibrates. When your SmartWatch 2 is not connected to
your Android™ device, SmartWatch 2 works as a regular watch, and some
applications on your SmartWatch 2 are still available.
Overview
1. Light sensor
2. Power key
3. Actions key
4. Home key
5. Back key
6. Touchscreen
7. NFC detection area
8. Port for charger/USB cable
Charging
Before using your SmartWatch 2 for the first time, you need to charge it for
approximately 30 minutes. Sony chargers/USB cables are recommended.
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To charge your SmartWatch 2
1Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger or into the USB port of a
computer.
2Plug the other end of the cable into the Micro USB port of your SmartWatch 2.
A charger may not be included at purchase in all markets.
Turning on and off
To turn on or off your SmartWatch 2
•Press and hold down until the SmartWatch 2 vibrates.
Setting up yourSmartWatch 2
The quickest way to get started with your SmartWatch 2 is by connecting it to your
Android™ device using NFC. If your Android™ device does not support NFC, you
can connect using the standard Bluetooth®pairing method in your Android™
device’s settings.
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Setting up using NFC
To set up using NFC
To save data costs, make sure that your Android™ device is connected to a Wi-Fi®network.
1Android™ device: Make sure that the NFC function is turned on and that the
screen is active and unlocked.
2SmartWatch 2: To turn on yourSmartWatch 2, press and hold down .
3Place the Android™ device over the back of your SmartWatch 2so that the
NFC detection area of each device touch each other. If you already have an
updated Smart Connect™ application, your device automatically jumps to step
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4Android™ device: Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install or
update the Smart Connect application from Google Play™.
5To connect, place the Android™ device over the back of your SmartWatch 2 so
that the NFC detection area of each device touch each other.
6Android™ device: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the
SmartWatch 2 application from Google Play™. SmartWatch 2 then restarts
automatically to finish setting up.
Setting up using the Bluetooth® function
If your Android™ device does not support NFC, you can connect using the standard
Bluetooth®pairing method in your Android™ device’s settings.
To set up using the Bluetooth® function
To save data costs, make sure that your Android™ device is connected to a Wi-Fi®network.
1Android™ device: Make sure that you have the Smart Connect application,
which is available on Google Play™, installed on your Android™ device.
2Android™ device: Make sure that the Bluetooth®function is turned on.
3SmartWatch 2: To turn on yourSmartWatch 2, press and hold down .
4Android™ device: Scan for Bluetooth®devices, then select SmartWatch 2 in
the list of available devices under Settings > Bluetooth.
5Android™ device: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the
SmartWatch 2 application from Google Play™. SmartWatch 2 then restarts
automatically to finish setting up.
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Adding features to your SmartWatch 2
Install additional applications for your SmartWatch 2 to add more features. For
example, you can use your SmartWatch 2 to control the music player in your
Android™ device.
To install an application from your Android™ device
1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap SmartWatch 2.
2Select an application in the list. To search for an application which is not in the
list, tap Search for applications, then follow the instructions that appear on the
screen.
3When Google Play™ opens, tap install.
4Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install the application. An
icon of the application is shown on the screen of SmartWatch 2 after the
installation is completed.
Some applications require additional setup from within theSmartWatch 2 application on your
Android™ device.
Wrist strap
You can use any standard 24 mm (0.9 inch) wrist strap with your SmartWatch 2.
To change the wrist strap
•Use a screwdriver to push down on the spring bars to detach and attach a
wrist strap.
Be careful not to scratch your SmartWatch 2 when you are using a screwdriver.
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
•Open or select an item.
•Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
Touching and holding
•Activate an item-specific menu.
Swiping
•Swipe up or down a list.
•Swipe left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Using the keys
Power
•Switch between the Home screen and the clock screen
Back
•Go back to the previous screen within the application or close the application.
Home
•Go to the Home screen.
Actions
•Open a list of options available in the current screen or application.
Home screen
The Home screen contains all the applications on your SmartWatch 2. You can
arrange the application icons on the Home screen alphabetically or by most to least
used.
To go to the Home screen
•Press .
To browse the Home screen
•Swipe left or right.
To open an application from the Home screen
•Swipe left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.
When SmartWatch 2 is disconnected from your Android™ device, some applications are
unavailable and the icons are then shown in grey.
To arrange applications on the Home screen
1From the Home screen, tap .
2Select an option.
Status and notifications
The status bar shows you what's going on in your SmartWatch 2. It shows, for
example notification icons, the battery status and connection status.
Status and notification icons
The following status and notification icons may appear on the screen of your
SmartWatch 2:
Battery status
The battery is charging.
The Bluetooth® function is activated and SmartWatch 2 is connected to
your Android™ device.
The Bluetooth® function is activated and SmartWatch 2 is disconnected
from your Android™ device.
New notifications
Home screen pane indicator
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Clock screen
SmartWatch 2 shows the clock screen if you do not use it for a short while, so you
can use it as a standalone watch.
There are several different watch faces to choose between. You can also create a
watch face in your own style.
To go to the clock screen
•Briefly press .
The clock screen backlight turns on if you press briefly.
To exit the clock screen
•Press twice.
To choose a watch face
1From the Home screen, find and tap .
2Tap Watchfaces, then swipe left or right to view the watch faces available.
3Tap the watch face you want to use.
To edit the watch face from your Android™ device
1Drag the status bar downwards, then tap SmartWatch 2 > Edit watchfaces.
2Tap beside the watch face that you want to edit. To add a new watch face,
tap .
3To add a new watch or a widget on the watch face, tap Watches or Widgets
and select an option.
4To move an item on the watch face, drag and drop it to the desired location.
5Tap . The watch face is saved automatically.
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Basic settings
Basic settings
View and change settings from the Settings menu on your SmartWatch 2 directly.
To open the settings menu
•From the Home screen, find and tap .
To adjust the screen brightness
1From the Home screen, find and tap .
2Find and tap Display > Brightness.
3Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
Set a lower brightness to save battery power.
To enable or disable the vibrate mode
1From the Home screen, find and tap .
2Find and tap Vibrate.
3Drag the slider to enable or disable vibrate mode.
Date and time
Your SmartWatch 2 automatically syncs date and time with your Android™ device,
but you can choose to set time and date manually instead.
To set date and time manually
1From the Home screen, find and tap .
2Find and tap Date & time > Set date & time.
3Unmark the Sync with device checkbox if it is marked.
4Tap Set date or Set time.
5Swipe up or down to adjust the date or time.
6Tap .
Setting a screen lock
You can set a PIN code to lock the screen on your SmartWatch 2.
It is very important that you remember your PIN. If you enter the PIN incorrectly
several times, you have to follow the instructions on your SmartWatch 2 to perform a
factory data reset, and this deletes all data on your SmartWatch 2.
To create a screen unlock PIN
1From the Home screen, find and tap .
2Find and tap Security > Pin, then tap .
3Enter a four-digit PIN, then tap .
4Confirm the four-digit PIN, then tap .
To disable the screen unlock PIN
1From the Home screen, find and tap .
2Find and tap Security > None.
3Enter your PIN, then tap .
Resetting and restarting
You can reset your SmartWatch 2 to its factory default settings. This deletes all
personal data on your SmartWatch 2. This action is sometimes necessary if your
SmartWatch 2 stops functioning properly.
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