Samsung Gear Sport - User Manual

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Summary

Know Your Device

Device Overview and Power

Identifies key buttons like Home/Power, Back, Bezel, and Microphone for device operation.

Charge Your Device

Using the Wireless Charging Dock

Instructions for charging the Gear using the provided wireless charging dock.

Pairing and Connectivity

Download Samsung Gear App

Guide to downloading the necessary app for pairing and device compatibility.

Pairing with Smartphone

Step-by-step process to connect the Gear to a smartphone via Bluetooth.

Remote and Standalone Modes

Explains connecting via Wi-Fi and using the Gear independently without a phone.

Navigation

Bezel and Swipe Controls

How to navigate through menus and screens using the rotating bezel and swipe gestures.

Customization

Always On Display Setting

How to set the watch screen to stay on continuously for quick viewing.

Changing Watch Faces

Steps to select, customize, and add new watch faces to personalize the device.

Changing Watch Bands

Instructions for removing and attaching different watch bands to the Gear.

Status Panel

Accessing and Managing Settings

How to view device status and configure basic settings by swiping from the top edge.

Apps Screen

Navigating the Apps List

How to open the Apps screen and view all installed applications on the Gear.

Widgets

Managing Widgets

Instructions on how to add new widgets and remove existing ones from the device.

Notifications

Viewing and Deleting Notifications

How to check incoming alerts and messages and dismiss them.

Phone Calls

Making and Answering Calls

Guide on how to initiate, receive, and reject phone calls directly from the Gear.

Messages

Reading and Replying to Messages

Steps to view message conversations and reply using quick responses or voice input.

Messaging Features

Using emoticons, handwriting, and keyboarding for composing messages.

Samsung Health

Steps Tracking

How to monitor daily steps taken and measure the distance traveled.

Heart Rate Monitoring

Instructions for measuring and recording your heart rate using the device.

Find My Device

Locating Your Gear or Phone

Steps to find a misplaced Gear device or the paired smartphone using the Samsung Gear app.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Getting Started
4. Pairing with a Smartphone
5. Remote Connection
6. Standalone Use
7. Navigation
8. Customization
9. Status Panel
10. Apps Screen
11. Widgets
12. Notifications
13. Phone Functionality
14. Messages
15. Samsung Health
16. Find My Device
17. Maintenance Features
18. Charging
19. Software Updates
20. Cleaning
21. Band Replacement

The Samsung Gear Sport is a smartwatch designed to help users manage their wellness and fitness, as well as provide convenient access to smartphone features directly from their wrist. It serves as a companion device to a smartphone, though it also offers standalone functionality for certain tasks.

Function Description

The primary function of the Gear Sport is to extend smartphone capabilities to the wrist, allowing users to receive notifications, make and answer calls, send messages, and control music without needing to take out their phone. Beyond communication, it acts as a comprehensive fitness tracker, monitoring steps, heart rate, and various activities like swimming. The device is designed for active individuals, offering features like a water lock mode for aquatic exercises. Its customizable interface allows users to personalize the watch face and add widgets for quick access to information.

Usage Features

Getting Started:

To begin using the Gear Sport, it must first be turned on by pressing and holding the Home/Power button. For full functionality, the device should be fully charged using the wireless charging dock before its first use.

Pairing with a Smartphone:

The Gear Sport is designed to be paired with a smartphone, primarily through the Samsung Gear app, which can be downloaded from Galaxy Apps or the Google Play™ store. Compatibility requires select devices using Android 4.4 and later, with at least 1.5 GB RAM. For optimal performance, connecting with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices is recommended. The pairing process involves launching the Samsung Gear app on the smartphone, selecting the Gear, turning on Bluetooth, confirming a Bluetooth passkey, and following on-screen prompts.

Remote Connection:

For situations where the smartphone is not physically close, the Gear Sport can maintain a remote connection via a Wi-Fi network. Both the Gear and the smartphone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for this feature to work. This is enabled through the Samsung Gear app settings under "Gear connection" and "Remote connection."

Standalone Use:

The Gear Sport can also be used independently without being paired to a smartphone or Wi-Fi network. In standalone mode, users can select a language and proceed with basic setup, though some features may not be available.

Navigation:

Interaction with the Gear Sport is intuitive, combining touch gestures with the physical bezel.

• Bezel Rotation: Rotating the bezel to the left displays notifications, while rotating it to the right shows widgets. It can also be used to highlight applications or navigate through different screens.
• Swiping: Swiping left or right on the screen serves a similar purpose to bezel rotation, allowing users to view widgets or notifications and navigate between screens.
• Tapping: Tapping on an application or notification opens it, providing access to more details or functionality.

Customization:

The Gear Sport offers several customization options to personalize the user experience.

• Always On Display: Users can set the Gear to always display the watch screen by navigating to Settings > Watch faces and styles > Watch always on.
• Watch Faces: The watch face can be changed by touching and holding the Home screen, then rotating the bezel or swiping to scroll through available watch faces. Tapping a watch face selects it. Further customization of watch faces is possible by tapping "CUSTOMIZE," and additional watch faces can be downloaded from Galaxy Apps.
• Watch Bands: The watch bands are interchangeable. To remove a band, push the pin tab inward to release the strap. To attach a new band, push the pin tab inward while aligning the strap with the pin holes.

Status Panel:

Swiping down from the top edge of the Home screen reveals the Status panel, which provides quick access to current status information and basic settings. From here, users can:

• Turn on Power Saving mode.
• Disconnect from all networks in Airplane mode.
• Activate Water lock mode before swimming or exercising in water.
• Turn off vibration, incoming calls, and alerts in Do not disturb mode.
• Toggle Always On display.
• Adjust screen brightness.
• Play music saved on the Gear or smartphone.
• Access Gear settings.

Apps Screen:

The Apps screen displays icons for all installed applications. It can be accessed by pressing the Home button from the Home screen.

• Viewing Additional Panels: Users can view more app panels by rotating the bezel, swiping left or right, or tapping a specific icon.
• Viewing Recent Apps: Tapping a dedicated icon allows users to view recently used applications.
• Returning to Home: Pressing the Home button returns the user to the Home screen.

Widgets:

Widgets provide quick access to specific information or functions.

• Adding Widgets: From the Widget screen, users can scroll to the end, tap the "+" icon, and then select a widget to add.
• Removing Widgets: To remove a widget, touch and hold it, then tap the "-" icon.

Notifications:

The Gear Sport keeps users updated with events, notifications, and messages.

• Viewing Notifications: When a notification is received, tapping it displays the details.
• Deleting Notifications: While viewing a notification, swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen deletes it.

Phone Functionality:

The Gear Sport allows users to make and answer calls when paired with a smartphone.

• Making a Call: From the Apps screen, tap the Phone icon, enter a number using the keypad, and then tap the call icon.
• Answering a Call: To answer an incoming call, rotate the bezel right or swipe right to the Answer icon.
• Rejecting a Call: To reject an incoming call, rotate the bezel left or swipe left to the Reject icon, which also sends the caller to voicemail.

Messages:

Users can view and reply to messages, or call the sender directly from the Gear.

• Viewing Messages: From the Apps screen, tap the Messages icon. Users can scroll through the message list and tap a message to view the conversation.
• Replying to a Message: Tapping the reply icon allows users to send a preloaded quick response or choose from other options.
• Voice Input: Messages can be dictated using voice input by tapping the microphone icon. The language recognized can be changed in Options > Input languages.
• Emoticons: Users can select and send emoticons.
• Handwriting and Keyboarding: The Gear Sport supports handwriting input by tapping a dedicated icon, and text can also be entered using a keyboard by rotating the bezel.

Samsung Health:

Samsung Health is an integral part of the Gear Sport, helping users manage their wellness and fitness.

• Steps Tracking: The device counts the number of steps taken and measures the distance traveled. From the Apps screen, tapping Samsung Health and then rotating the bezel clockwise opens the steps tracker. Tapping the screen displays a graph of step count records.
• Heart Rate Monitoring: The Gear Sport can measure and record heart rate. From the Apps screen, tap Samsung Health, then rotate the bezel clockwise to open the heart rate tracker screen. Tapping "MEASURE" initiates the heart rate measurement, and the current heart rate is displayed on the screen after a moment.

Find My Device:

If the Gear Sport or the connected smartphone is misplaced, the Samsung Gear app can help locate it.

• Finding the Gear: From the smartphone, open the Samsung Gear app, navigate to SETTINGS > Find my gear, and then tap "Start."
• Finding the Phone: From the Gear Apps screen, tap "Find My Phone," and then tap "Start."

Maintenance Features

Charging:

The Gear Sport is charged wirelessly using the provided charging dock. It is recommended to fully charge the device before its first use to ensure optimal battery performance.

Software Updates:

The Samsung Gear app on the smartphone may require updates. Keeping the app updated ensures compatibility and access to the latest features and improvements for the Gear Sport.

Cleaning:

While not explicitly detailed in the provided text, general smartwatch maintenance would involve regularly cleaning the device, especially after workouts or exposure to water, to prevent build-up and maintain hygiene. The water lock mode suggests it's designed to withstand water exposure, but proper drying and cleaning afterward are usually recommended.

Band Replacement:

The ability to change watch bands allows for customization and replacement if a band becomes worn or damaged, extending the aesthetic and functional life of the device.

Samsung Gear Sport Specifications