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Samsung Gear 2 User Manual

Samsung Gear 2
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GEN_SM-R380_SamsungGear2_UM_English_BN66_040914_CH_F2
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference

Table of Contents

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Samsung Gear 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution320 x 320 pixels
ProcessorDual-core 1.0 GHz
RAM512 MB
Storage4 GB
Battery300 mAh
Operating SystemTizen-based wearable platform
Camera2 MP
Weight68 g
Display1.63-inch Super AMOLED
ConnectivityBluetooth 4.0
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate
Water ResistanceIP67

Summary

Section 1: Getting Started

About Gear 2

General overview of the Samsung Gear 2 and its capabilities.

Package contents

Lists the items included with the Gear 2 device.

Device layout

Identifies and locates physical buttons and sensors on the Gear 2.

Charging Dock

Details about the charging dock and its USB port.

Power Button

Explains the functions and operations of the power button.

Maintaining water and dust resistance

Guidelines for protecting the device from water and dust damage.

Charging the battery

Step-by-step instructions for charging the device's battery.

About using batteries

Information on battery life, usage, and consumption.

Wearing the Gear

Proper instructions for wearing the Gear 2 on the wrist.

Replacing the strap

Procedure for detaching and attaching the device's strap.

Turning the Gear on and off

Instructions for powering the device on and off.

Notices for using Bluetooth

Important safety and usage notes for Bluetooth features.

Connecting the Gear to a mobile device

Guide on pairing the Gear 2 with a smartphone or tablet.

Locking and unlocking the Gear

How to secure and access the device screen.

Adjusting the brightness of the display

Steps to change the screen brightness level.

Adjusting the volume

How to control the device's audio volume.

Switching to silent mode

Methods to activate silent or vibrate modes.

Section 2: Basics

Viewing mobile device connection status and battery status

Icons indicating mobile device connectivity and battery level.

Using the touch screen

Proper methods for interacting with the touch-sensitive display.

Finger gestures

Explanation of basic touch gestures like tapping and holding.

Double-tapping

Using the double-tap gesture for specific actions.

Flicking

Navigating through screens by swiping left or right.

Pinching

Using pinch gestures for zooming images.

Viewing the Home screen

Understanding the device's main screen layout and panels.

Editing Home screen icons

Customizing the home screen by rearranging or deleting icons.

Changing the background image

Setting custom wallpapers for the home screen.

Apps screen

Overview of the screen displaying all installed applications.

Using applications

General instructions on launching and operating applications.

Closing the current application

Steps to exit or close active applications.

Securing the Gear 2

Methods to protect the device from unauthorized access.

Setting a PIN

Procedure for setting a security PIN for the device.

Unlocking the Gear 2

How to unlock the device screen using a PIN or connection.

Using calling features

Managing incoming and outgoing calls on the device.

Making a call

Steps to initiate a phone call from the Gear 2.

Answering a call

How to accept an incoming call.

Rejecting a call

Procedures for declining an incoming call.

Using notifications

Receiving and viewing alerts from the connected mobile device.

Checking notifications immediately

Viewing notifications as they arrive on the device.

Checking notifications at a later time

Accessing previously received notifications.

Transferring files

Moving files between the Gear 2 and a computer.

Upgrading the Gear 2

Instructions for updating the device's software.

Upgrading with Gear Manager

Software update process via the Gear Manager app.

Upgrading with Samsung Kies

Software update process using Samsung Kies.

Section 3: Gear Manager

Launching Gear Manager

How to open and start using the Gear Manager application.

Connecting a new Gear 2

Steps to connect a different Gear 2 device to the mobile app.

Configuring the Gear settings

Accessing and modifying device settings through Gear Manager.

Home screen styler

Customizing the appearance of the device's home screen.

Wallpapers

Setting custom images or colors as the device wallpaper.

Clock

Changing the clock display type on the device.

S Health

Managing and transferring health-related data.

Notifications

Configuring which notifications appear on the Gear 2.

My apps

Managing applications installed on the Gear 2.

Transferring music files from the mobile device to the Gear 2

Moving music files from a phone to the Gear 2.

Transferring photos, videos, and voice memos from the Gear 2

Moving media files from the Gear 2 to a mobile device.

Samsung Apps

Downloading applications from the Samsung Apps store.

Find my Gear

Locating a misplaced Gear 2 device.

Section 4: Applications

S Voice

Using voice commands to operate the Gear 2 device.

WatchON Remote

Using the Gear 2 as a remote control for other devices.

Gallery

Viewing and managing photos and videos captured by the Gear 2.

Viewing images

Navigating through images on the device.

Zooming in and out

Adjusting image zoom levels using touch gestures.

Playing videos

Watching video files on the Gear 2.

Deleting files

Removing unwanted files from the device.

Sharing files

Sharing files with other devices or services.

Weather

Viewing weather information for configured locations.

Find My Device

Locating the connected mobile device using the Gear 2.

Health Management Applications

Using fitness tracking apps like pedometer and heart rate.

Before You Start Exercising

Advice before beginning an exercise program.

Wearing the Gear 2 Device

Proper placement for accurate heart rate measurement.

Pedometer

Tracking steps, distance, and calories burned.

Counting steps

Instructions on how to start and use the step counting feature.

Using additional features

Accessing extra functions within the pedometer application.

Sleep

Monitoring sleep patterns and duration.

Recording sleep duration

How to start and stop sleep tracking.

Heart Rate

Measuring and recording the user's heart rate.

Measuring heart rate

Step-by-step guide to accurately measure heart rate.

Exercise

Setting exercise goals and tracking workouts.

Monitoring exercise information

Viewing exercise duration, distance, calories, and speed.

Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode

Utilizing the running coach for personalized workout advice.

Setting training levels

Configuring training intensity and goals for workouts.

Messages

Viewing, sending, and replying to messages on the device.

Making a call

How to initiate a phone call to a message sender.

Replying to a message

Steps to reply to received messages.

Viewing a message on the connected mobile device

Displaying message details on the connected mobile device.

Deleting messages

Removing messages from the device.

Music Player

Playing music files stored on the Gear 2.

Pairing with Bluetooth headsets

Connecting Bluetooth headphones or speakers to the device.

Listening to music

Controls and features for playing music.

Media Controller

Controlling media playback on a connected mobile device.

Stopwatch

Using the device as a stopwatch to measure time.

Contacts

Accessing and interacting with the device's contact list.

Voice Memo

Recording and managing voice memos.

Recording voice memos

Step-by-step guide to record voice memos.

Playing voice memos

Listening to recorded voice memos.

Email

Checking and managing emails on the device.

To open an email

Steps to access and read an email.

Checking emails on the connected mobile device

Displaying message details on the connected mobile device.

Deleting emails

Removing emails from the device.

Schedule

Viewing and managing scheduled events.

Controls

Accessing device status and basic controls.

Logs

Reviewing call and message history.

Camera

Taking photos and videos with the device.

Camera etiquette

Guidelines for responsible camera usage.

Taking photos

Instructions for capturing still images.

Taking a photo with sound

Capturing photos with accompanying ambient audio.

Viewing images

Reviewing photos after they have been taken.

Taking videos

Recording video clips with the device.

Viewing Videos

Reviewing recorded video clips.

Configuring Camera settings

Adjusting various camera parameters like focus and resolution.

Timer

Using the device as a countdown timer.

Section 5: Settings

Clock

Changing the device's clock display.

Wallpapers

Customizing the home screen wallpaper.

Notifications

Configuring notification settings for alerts.

Sound

Adjusting volume, sound modes, touch sounds, and ringtones.

Display

Configuring screen brightness, timeout, font, and language.

Bluetooth

Managing Bluetooth connectivity and pairing devices.

Double press

Setting actions for double-pressing the power button.

Privacy lock

Activating and using the PIN lock feature for security.

Profile

Creating a user profile with personal information.

Reset Gear

Restoring the device to factory default settings.

Gear info

Accessing information about the device and its software.

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