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www.samsung.com
USER MANUAL
English (LTN). 08/2022. Rev.1.0
SM-R900
SM-R905F
SM-R910
SM-R915F
SM-R920
SM-R925F
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Table of Contents
Getting started
5 About the GalaxyWatch5 Pro /
GalaxyWatch5
6 Device layout and functions
6 Watch
11 Wireless charger
12 Charging the battery
12 Wireless charging
13 Charging the battery usingWireless
power sharing
14 Battery charging tips and
precautions
16 Wearing theWatch
16 Connecting the band
17 Putting on theWatch
20 Band tips and precautions
21 How to wear theWatch for accurate
measurements
23 Turning theWatch on and off
24 Connecting theWatch to a
smartphone
24 Installing the GalaxyWearable app
24 Connecting theWatch to a
smartphone via Bluetooth
26 Remote connection
26 Controlling the screen
26 Bezel
27 Touchscreen
28 Screen composition
29 Turning the screen on and off
29 Switching the screen
30 Lock screen
31 Watch
31 Watch screen
31 Changing the watch face
32 Activating the Always On Display
feature
32 Activating watch only mode
33 Notifications
33 Notification panel
33 Viewing incoming notifications
34 Selecting apps for receiving
notifications
34 Quick panel
37 Entering text
37 Keyboard layout
Apps and features
39 Installing and managing apps
39 Play Store
39 Managing apps
40 Messages
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83 Reminder
84 Calendar
84 Bixby
85 Weather
86 Alarm
86 World Clock
87 Timer
87 Stopwatch
88 Gallery
88 Importing and exporting images
88 Viewing images
89 Deleting images
89 Find My Phone
90 Find MyWatch
91 Sending an SOS
91 Introduction
91 Registering the emergency contacts
91 Requesting an SOS
92 Requesting an SOS when you are
hurt from a fall
93 Stopping SOS messages
93 Voice Recorder
94 Calculator
94 Compass
95 Buds Controller
95 Camera Controller
95 Samsung Global Goals
96 Google apps
42 Phone
42 Introduction
42 Making calls
44 Options during calls
44 Receiving calls
45 Contacts
46 Samsung Pay
47 Samsung Health
47 Introduction
47 Daily activity
48 Steps
50 Exercise
58 Food
59 Sleep
61 Body composition
64 Women’s health
66 Heart rate
68 Stress
69 Blood oxygen
71 Water
72 Together
72 Settings
73 Samsung Health Monitor
73 Introduction
73 Precautions for measuring blood
pressure and ECG
76 Starting to measure the blood
pressure
78 Starting to measuring the ECG
81 GPS
81 Music
82 Media Controller
82 Introduction
82 Controlling the music player
82 Controlling the video player
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113 Display
113 Samsung Health
113 Advanced features
113 Battery
113 Apps
114 Manage content
115 Mobile plans (SM-R905F, SM-R915F,
SM-R925F)
115 General
115 Accessibility
115 Safety and emergency
116 Accounts and backup
118 Watch software update
118 About watch
118 Find MyWatch
119 Tips and user manual
119 Store
Usage notices
120 Precautions for using the device
123 Notes on package contents and
accessories
124 Maintaining water and dust
resistance
126 Precautions for overheating
126 Cleaning and managing theWatch
127 Use caution if you are allergic to
any materials on theWatch
Appendix
128 Troubleshooting
96 Settings
96 Introduction
96 Samsung account
96 Connections
100 Notifications
100 Sounds and vibration
101 Display
101 Samsung Health
102 Advanced features
102 Battery
103 Apps
103 General
104 Accessibility
104 Security
104 Privacy
105 Location
105 Safety and emergency
105 Accounts and backup
106 Google
106 Software update
106 Tips and tutorials
106 About watch
GalaxyWearable app
108 Introduction
109 Watch faces
110 Apps screen
111 Tiles
111 Quick panel
112 Watch settings
112 Introduction
112 Samsung account
112 Notifications
112 Sounds and vibration
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Getting started
About the GalaxyWatch5 Pro / GalaxyWatch5
The GalaxyWatch5 Pro / GalaxyWatch5 (hereafter,Watch) is a smartwatch that can analyze
your exercise pattern, manage your health and allows you to use a variety of convenient apps
for making phone calls and playing music.You can easily browse the various features by using
the bezel or launch a feature by simply tapping the screen and also change the watch face to
match your taste.
You can use yourWatch after connecting it to your smartphone.
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Device layout and functions
Watch
► GalaxyWatch5 Pro:
Home key (Power key) /
Electrical biosensor
Touchscreen Back key /
Electrical biosensor
Home key (Power key) /
Electrical biosensor
Back key /
Electrical biosensor
Microphone
Touchscreen
SM-R920:
GPS antenna
SM-R925F:
LTE/GPS antenna
Atmospheric pressure
sensor
Light sensor
NFC antenna
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Optical heart rate sensor
Infrared temperature
sensor
Electrical biosensors
Band
Optical heart rate sensor
Speaker
Pressure vent
Band
Infrared temperature
sensor Electrical biosensors
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► GalaxyWatch5:
Home key (Power key) /
Electrical biosensor
Back key /
Electrical biosensor
Touchscreen
Home key (Power key) /
Electrical biosensor
Back key /
Electrical biosensor
Microphone
Touchscreen
SM-R900, SM-R910:
GPS antenna
SM-R905F, SM-R915F:
LTE/GPS antenna
Atmospheric pressure
sensor
Light sensor
NFC antenna
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Optical heart rate sensor
Infrared temperature
sensor
Electrical biosensors
Band
Optical heart rate sensor
Speaker
Pressure vent
Band
Infrared temperature
sensor Electrical biosensors
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The device and some accessories (sold separately) contain magnets.The American
Heart Association (US) and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
(UK) both warn that magnets can affect the operation of implanted pacemakers,
cardioverters, defibrillators, insulin pumps or other electro medical devices (collectively,
“Medical Device”) within the range of 15 cm (6 inches). If you are a user of any of
these Medical Devices, DO NOT USETHIS DEVICE AND SOME ACCESSORIES (SOLD
SEPARATELY) UNLESSYOU HAVE CONSULTEDWITHYOUR PHYSICIAN.
• Do not store your device and some accessories (sold separately) near magnetic fields.
Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding
passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields.
• When using the speakers, such as when playing media files, do not place theWatch
close to your ears.
• Ensure that the band is kept clean. Contact with contaminants, such as dust and dye,
can cause stains on the band that may not be fully removed.
• Do not insert sharp objects into theWatch’s external holes.The inner components
may be damaged along with the water-resistance feature.
• If you use theWatch with its glass body broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the
Watch only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Center.
• If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone or speaker, theWatch’s sound may
become quiet or certain features may not work. If you attempt to remove the dust or
foreign materials with a sharp object, theWatch may be damaged and its appearance
may be affected.
• Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:
– If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of theWatch
– If you use a metallic band
– If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while
using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection
• Do not cover the light sensor area with accessories, such as stickers or a cover. Doing
so may cause the sensor to malfunction.
• Make sure theWatch’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it.
• The pressure vent ensures thatWatch’s inner parts and sensors work correctly when
you use theWatch in environment where the atmospheric pressure changes.
• The images in this manual are of a GalaxyWatch5 Pro.
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Keys
Key Function
Home key
• When theWatch is off, press and hold to turn it on.
• When the screen is off, press to turn on the screen.
• Press and hold to start a conversation with Bixby. Refer to
Using Bixby for more information.
• Press twice or press and hold to launch the app or feature you
set. ( (Settings) → Advanced features → Customize keys)
• Press to open theWatch screen when you are on any other
screen.
Back key
• When the screen is off, press to turn on the screen.
• Press to launch the feature you set. ( (Settings) →
Advanced features → Customize keys)
Home key + Back key
• Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot.
• Press and hold simultaneously to turn off theWatch.
Wireless charger
Wireless charging
surface
Do not expose the wireless charger to water because the wireless charger does not
have same water- resistance certification as yourWatch.
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Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended
periods.
Wireless charging
1 Connect the wireless charger to the USB power adaptor.
2 Place theWatch on the wireless charger aligning the center of yourWatch’s back side with
the center of the wireless charger.Wireless charging may not work smoothly depending
on the type of accessory or cover. For stable wireless charging, it is recommended to
separate the cover or accessory from theWatch.
► When connecting the D-Buckle Sport Band (only for models that include this band):
Wireless charger
► When connecting other bands:
Wireless charger
3 After fully charging, disconnect theWatch from the wireless charger.
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Checking the charging status
You can check the charging status on the screen during wireless charging. If the charging
status does not appear on the screen, on the Apps screen, tap (Settings) → Display and
tap the Show charging info switch to activate it.
If you charge theWatch when it is turned off, press any key to check the charging status on
the screen.
Charging the battery usingWireless power sharing
You can charge yourWatch with the battery of the device that functions as a wireless
charging pad.You can still charge yourWatch even while charging the device that functions
as a wireless charging pad. Depending on the type of cover being used, theWireless power
sharing feature may not work properly. It is recommended to remove any cover being used
from the device that functions as a wireless charging pad and yourWatch before using this
feature.
1 Turn on theWireless power sharing feature on the device that functions as a wireless
charging pad and place the center of theWatch’s back on the back side of device that
functions as a wireless charging pad.
The device that functions
as a wireless charging pad
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2 After fully charging, disconnect theWatch from the device that functions as a wireless
charging pad.
Do not use the earphones or Bluetooth headset while sharing power. Doing so may
affect nearby devices.
• You cannot charge yourWatch with the wireless charging pad/device that functions
as a wireless charging pad after connecting the D-Buckle Sport Band to yourWatch
due to its structure.
• The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device model. Adjust the
device orWatch to connect with each other properly.
• Some features that work while wearing theWatch are not available while sharing
power.
• To charge properly, do not move or use the device that functions as a wireless
charging pad orWatch while charging.
• The power charged to yourWatch may be less than the amount shared to it by the
device that functions as a wireless charging pad.
• If you charge theWatch while charging the device that functions as a wireless
charging pad, the charging speed may decrease or theWatch may not charge
properly, depending on the charger type.
• The charging speed or efficiency may vary depending on the condition of the device
that functions as a wireless charging pad or the surrounding environment.
• If the remaining battery power of the device that functions as a wireless charging
pad drops below a certain level, power sharing will stop.
Battery charging tips and precautions
Use only Samsung-approved charger and cable specifically designed for yourWatch.
Incompatible charger and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
• Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
• Use only wireless charger supplied with the device.TheWatch cannot be charged
properly with a third-party wireless charger.
• If you charge theWatch while the wireless charger is wet, theWatch may be
damaged.Thoroughly dry the wireless charger before charging theWatch.
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• To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use.The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power.The charger should remain close to the electric socket
and easily accessible while charging.
• TheWatch has a built-in wireless charging coil.You can charge the battery by using
a wireless charging pad. However, you cannot charge yourWatch with the wireless
charging pad/device that functions as a wireless charging pad after connecting the
D-Buckle Sport Band to yourWatch due to its structure. Also, the wireless charging
pad is sold separately. For more information about available wireless charging pads,
refer to the Samsung website.
• When using a charger, it is recommended to use an approved charger that
guarantees the charging performance.
• If there are obstructions between theWatch and the wireless charger, it may not
charge properly. Check if there is any sweat, liquid, or dust on them before charging.
• If the battery is completely discharged, theWatch cannot be turned on immediately
when the wireless charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few
minutes before turning it on.
• If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection to
another device, the battery will drain quickly.To avoid losing power during a data
transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.
• When connecting the wireless charger to another power source, such as a computer
or multi-charging hub, theWatch may not charge properly or it may charge more
slowly due to a lower electric current.
• TheWatch can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the
battery.
• If theWatch’s power supply is unstable while being used and charged at the same
time, the touchscreen may not function. If this happens, disconnect theWatch from
the wireless charger.
• While charging, theWatch may heat up.This is normal and should not affect the
Watch’s lifespan or performance. Before wearing theWatch, allow it to cool down for
a while before using it. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop
charging.
• If theWatch is not charging properly, visit a Samsung Service Center.
• Avoid using a bent or damaged wireless charger cable. If the wireless charger cable is
damaged, stop using it.
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Wearing theWatch
Connecting the band
Connect the band before using yourWatch.You can detach the band from theWatch and
replace it with a new one. Remove the band in the reverse order of how you connected it.
Be careful not to hurt your fingernail when sliding the spring bar while connecting or
replacing bands.
• The supplied band may vary depending on the region or model.
• The supplied band’s size may vary depending on the model. Use the proper band
which fits your model’s size.
1 Insert one end of the band’s spring bar into theWatch’s lug.
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2 Slide the spring bar inwards and connect the band.
2
1
Putting on theWatch
Do not bend the band excessively. Doing so may damage theWatch.
• To measure your physical condition accurately, wear theWatch firmly around
your lower arm above the wrist. Refer to How to wear theWatch for accurate
measurements for more information.
• When certain materials come into contact with the back of theWatch, yourWatch
may recognize that you are wearing it on your wrist.
• If the sensors on the back of yourWatch do not come into contact with your wrist for
more than 10 minutes, yourWatch may recognize that you are not wearing it on your
wrist.
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► When connecting the D-Buckle Sport Band (only for models that include this band):
1 Open the buckle.
Do not use excessive force when opening the buckle. Be careful when handling it
because the buckle may be deformed and it may affect wearing the band.
2 Open the lever, insert the band into the buckle’s hole, adjust the band, and then close the
lever.
2
1
3
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To open the lever after inserting the band, pull the band downwards.
3 Place yourWatch around your wrist and secure the buckle.
► When connecting other bands:
Open the buckle and place yourWatch around your wrist. Fit the band to your wrist, insert the
pin into an adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to close it. If the band is too tight on
your wrist, use the hole one further out.
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Band tips and precautions
• For accurate measurement, you have to wear theWatch so that it fits your wrist. After
measuring, loosen the band to allow air to reach your skin. It is recommended to wear
theWatch so that it is not too loose or tight, and that it feels comfortable in normal
circumstances.
• When you wear theWatch for a long time or do a high-intensity exercise while wearing
it, skin irritation may occur due to certain factors, such as friction, pressure, or moisture. If
you have been wearing yourWatch for a long time, remove it from your wrist for a while
to keep your skin healthy and allow your wrist to rest.
• Skin irritation may occur due to an allergy, environment factors, other factors, or when
your skin is exposed to soap or sweat for long periods. In this case, stop using yourWatch
immediately and wait 2 or 3 days for the symptoms to ease. If the symptoms persist or
worsen, call your doctor.
• Make sure your skin is dry before wearing yourWatch. If you wear a wetWatch for a long
time, your skin may be affected.
• If you use yourWatch in the water, remove foreign materials from your skin andWatch
and dry them thoroughly to prevent the skin irritation.
• Do not use any accessories except theWatch in the water.
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How to wear theWatch for accurate measurements
For accurate measurements, wear theWatch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist
while leaving a finger’s worth of space as shown in the figure below.
<Rear>
Optical heart rate sensor
Electrical biosensors
Infrared temperature
sensor
Electrical biosensors
• If you fasten theWatch too tightly, the skin irritation may occur and if you fasten it
too loosely, friction may occur.
• Do not look directly at the optical heart rate sensor’s lights. Make sure children do not
look directly at the lights. Doing so may impair your vision.
• If theWatch becomes hot to the touch, remove it until it cools. Exposing your skin to
a hot surface of theWatch for a long time may cause low-temperature burns.
• Remove all water from yourWatch and the band before measuring your body
composition and ECG.
• If any water, dust, or stains are on the infrared temperature sensor, the measurements
may be inaccurate.
• Clean the infrared temperature sensor with a soft cloth or cotton bud.
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• Use the HR feature only for measuring your heart rate.The accuracy of the optical
heart rate sensor may be diminished depending on measurement conditions and
surroundings.
• Cold ambient temperatures may affect your measurement; during winter or cold
weather, keep yourself warm when checking your heart rate.
• Smoking or consuming alcohol before taking measurements may cause your heart
rate to be different from your normal heart rate.
• Do not move, talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while taking heart rate measurements.
Doing so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately.
• If your heart rate is extremely high or low, measurements may be inaccurate.
• If measuring children’s heart rates, the measurement may not accurate.
• Users with thin wrists may receive inaccurate heart rate measurements when the
device is loose, causing the light to be reflected unevenly. In this case, wear the
Watch on your inner arm.
• If heart rate measurement is not working properly, adjust the position of theWatch’s
optical heart rate sensor to the right, left, up, or down on your wrist, or wear the
Watch on your inner arm so that the sensor is in contact with your skin.
• If the optical heart rate sensor and the electrical biosensors are dirty, wipe the
sensors and try again. If foreign materials prevent the light from reflecting evenly, the
measurement may not accurate.
• The optical heart rate sensor may be affected by tattoos, marks, and hair on the wrist
you wear yourWatch on.These may cause yourWatch not to recognize that you are
wearing it, and theWatch’s features may not work properly.Therefore, wear your
Watch on a wrist that does not interfere with theWatch’s features.
• The measurement features may not work properly due to certain factors, such as
the light from the optical heart rate sensor being blocked, depending on your skin
brightness, blood flow under your skin, and the cleanliness of the sensor area.
• For accurate measurements, use the Ridge sport band.The Ridge sport band may be
sold separately depending on the model.
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Turning theWatch on and off
Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the
use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and hospitals.
Home key
Back key
Turning theWatch on
Press and hold the Home key for a few seconds to turn on theWatch.
When you turn on theWatch for the first time or reset it, on-screen instructions will appear
to launch the GalaxyWearable app on your smartphone. Refer to Connecting theWatch to a
smartphone for more information.
Turning theWatch off
1 Press and hold the Home key and the Back key simultaneously. Alternatively, open the
quick panel by dragging downwards from the top edge of the screen and tap .
2 Tap Turn off.
You can set theWatch to turn off when you press and hold the Home key. On the Apps
screen, tap (Settings) → Advanced features → Customize keys, tap Press and
hold under Home key, and then select Power off menu.
Forcing restart
If yourWatch is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Home key and the Back key
simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.
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Connecting theWatch to a smartphone
Installing the GalaxyWearable app
To connect yourWatch to a smartphone, install the GalaxyWearable app on the smartphone.
Depending on your smartphone, you can download the GalaxyWearable app from the
following places:
• Samsung Android smartphones: Galaxy Store, Play Store
• Other Android smartphones: Play Store
• It is compatible with Android smartphones that support Google mobile services.
• You cannot install the GalaxyWearable app on the smartphones that do not support
Watch syncing. Ensure that your smartphone is compatible with aWatch.
• TheWatch cannot be connected to a tablet.
Connecting theWatch to a smartphone via Bluetooth
1 Turn on theWatch.
2 Select a language to use and tap .
3 Select a country or region, and tap Restart.
TheWatch will turn off and then restart.
4 Swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen.
On-screen instructions for launching the GalaxyWearable app will appear.
5 Launch the GalaxyWearable app on your smartphone.
If necessary, update the GalaxyWearable app to the latest version.
6 Tap Start.
7 Select yourWatch on the screen.
If you cannot find your device, tap Mine’s not here.
8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
When completing the connection, tap START and follow the on-screen instructions to
learn about theWatch’s basic controls.
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• The initial setup screen may differ depending on your region.
• Connection methods may vary depending on your region, model, smartphone, and
software version.
• TheWatch is smaller than normal smartphones so the network quality may be lower,
especially in areas with weak signals or poor reception.When a Bluetooth connection
is unavailable, your cellular network or Internet connection may be poor or become
disconnected.
• When you connect yourWatch to a smartphone for the first time or after resetting it,
theWatch’s battery may drain more quickly while syncing data, such as contacts.
• Supported smartphones and features may vary depending on your region, service
provider, or device manufacturer.
• When you cannot establish a Bluetooth connection between yourWatch and the
smartphone, the indicator icon will appear on the top of theWatch screen.
Connecting theWatch to a new smartphone
When you connect theWatch to a new smartphone, theWatch will reset all personal
information.When the prompt appears before connecting yourWatch to a new smartphone,
tap Back up data to securely back up the stored data.
1 On the Apps screen, tap (Settings) → General → Connect to new phone →
Continue.
After a reset, it will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
2 On your new smartphone, launch the GalaxyWearable app to connect to yourWatch.
If the smartphone you want to connect to is already connected to another device,
launch the GalaxyWearable app on your smartphone and tap → Add new device
to connect with a new device.
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Remote connection
YourWatch and smartphone are connected via Bluetooth.You can sync your smartphone
to yourWatch when both devices are remotely connected to each other, even though a
Bluetooth connection is not available.The Remote connection uses your mobile network or
Wi-Fi.
If this feature is not turned on, launch the GalaxyWearable app on your smartphone, tap
Watch settings → Advanced features → Remote connection, and then tap the switch to
activate it.
Controlling the screen
Bezel
YourWatch has a touch bezel on the edges of the touchscreen. Swipe the bezel clockwise or
counterclockwise to easily control variousWatch functions.
• Scrolling through screens: Swipe the bezel to view other screens.
• Moving from item to item: Swipe the bezel to move from item to item.
• Adjusting the input value: Swipe the bezel to adjust the volume or brightness.When
adjusting the brightness, swipe the bezel clockwise to make the screen brighter.
• Using the phone or alarm feature: Swipe the bezel clockwise to receive an incoming call
or to dismiss an alarm. Swipe the bezel counterclockwise to reject an incoming call or to
activate the snooze feature for an alarm.
If the bezel does not work, take it to a Samsung Service Center without disassembling
theWatch.
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Touchscreen
Tapping
To open an app,
to select a menu
item, or to press
an on-screen
button, tap it with
your finger.
Tapping and
holding
Tap and hold the
screen for two or
more seconds to
access the edit
mode.
Dragging
Tap and hold an
item and drag
it to the target
position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap
quickly on an
image to zoom in
or out.
Spreading and
pinching
Spread two
fingers apart
or pinch on an
image to zoom in
or out.
Swiping
Swipe to the left
or right to view
other panels.
• Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.
• To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
• It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for
extended periods. Doing so may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting.
• TheWatch may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
are outside of the touch input area.
• The touchscreen may not be available when water lock mode is activated.
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Screen composition
TheWatch screen is the starting point of the Home screen, which is composed of several
pages.
You can view tiles or open the notification panel by swiping the screen to the left or right or
by using the bezel.
Notification
panel
Tiles Add tiles.
Watch screen
The available panels, tiles, and their arrangement may vary depending on the software
version.
Using tiles
To add a tile, tap Add tiles and select a tile.
When tapping and holding a tile, you can access the edit mode to change the tile’s
arrangement or remove the tiles.
• Moving the tile:Tap and hold a tile to move and drag it to the desired location.
• Removing the tile:Tap on the tile to delete.
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Turning the screen on and off
Turning the screen on
Use the following methods to turn the screen on.
• Turn the screen on with the keys: Press the Home key or Back key.
• Turn the screen on by raising your wrist: Raise your wrist where you wear theWatch. If
the screen does not turn on after you raise up your wrist, tap (Settings) on the Apps
screen, tap Display, and then tap the Raise wrist to wake switch under Screen wake-up
to activate it.
• Turn the screen on by tapping the screen:Tap the screen. If the screen does not turn on
after you tap the screen, tap (Settings) on the Apps screen, tap Display, and then tap
the Touch screen to wake switch under Screen wake-up to activate it.
Turning the screen off
To turn off the screen, cover it with your palm. Also, the screen will automatically turn off if the
Watch is not used for a specified period.
Switching the screen
Switching between theWatch and Apps screen
On theWatch screen, swipe upwards to open the Apps screen.
To return to theWatch screen, swipe downwards from the top of the Apps screen.
Alternatively, press the Home key or Back key.
Watch screen Apps screen
An app
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Apps screen
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps installed on theWatch.
The available apps may vary depending on the software version.
Opening apps
On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to launch the app.
To launch an app from the list of recent apps, on the Apps screen, tap (Recent apps).
Closing apps
1 On the Apps screen, tap (Recent apps).
2 Use the bezel or swipe left or right on the screen to move to the app to close.
3 Swipe upwards on the app to close it.
To close all running apps, tap Close all.
Returning to the previous screen
To return to the previous screen, swipe right on the screen or press the Back key.
Lock screen
Use the screen lock feature to protect your data, such as your personal information saved on
yourWatch. After activating this feature, theWatch will require you to unlock it whenever you
use it. However, if you unlock it once while wearing theWatch, it will remain unlocked.
Setting the screen lock
On the Apps screen, tap (Settings) → Security → Lock type and select the lock method.
• Pattern: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.
• PIN: Enter a PIN with numbers to unlock the screen.
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Watch
Watch screen
You can check the current time or view other information.When you are not on theWatch
screen, press the Home key to return to theWatch screen.
Changing the watch face
1 Tap and hold theWatch screen and tap Add watch face.
2 Use the bezel or swipe left or right on the screen, and then select a watch face.
If you tap More watch faces, you can download more watch faces from the Play Store app.
3 Tap Customize to customize the watch face. Swipe left or right on the screen to move
to an item you want to customize, and then select the desired color and other things by
using the bezel or swiping upwards or downwards on the screen.To set the complications,
tap each complication area you want.
You can also change the watch face and customize it from your smartphone. Launch
the GalaxyWearable app on your smartphone and tap Watch faces.
Customizing a watch face with a picture
Apply a picture as your watch face after importing a picture from your smartphone. Refer
to Importing images from your smartphone for more information about importing pictures
from a smartphone.
1 Tap and hold theWatch screen and tap Add watch face.
2 Tap My Photo+.
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3 Tap Customize.
4 Tap the screen and tap Add photo.
5 Select a picture to apply as a watch face and tap OK → OK.
To zoom in or out on the picture, double-tap the image quickly, or spread two fingers
apart or pinch the picture.When the picture is zoomed in, swipe the screen to make a part
of the picture appear on the screen.
• To select several pictures at the same time, tap and hold a picture, select pictures by
using the bezel or swiping left or right on the screen, and then tap .
• To add extra pictures after selecting pictures, tap Add photo.
• Up to twenty pictures can be added as the watch face.The pictures you add will
appear when you tap the screen.
6 Swipe the screen to change the background and other items and return to the previous
screen.
Activating the Always On Display feature
Set theWatch screen and some apps’screens to always stay on while wearing yourWatch.
However, the battery will drain more quickly than normal while using this feature.
Open the quick panel by dragging downwards from the top edge of the screen and tap
. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap (Settings) → Display and tap the Always On
Display switch to activate it.
Activating watch only mode
In watch only mode, only the time will display and all other functions cannot be used.
On the Apps screen, tap (Settings) → Battery → Watch only and tap Turn on.
To deactivate watch only mode, press and hold the Home key for more than three seconds.
Alternatively, place theWatch on the wireless charger.
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Notifications
Notification panel
Check a notification such as a new message or a missed call on the notification panel. On the
Watch screen, swipe the bezel counterclockwise. Alternatively, swipe right on the screen to
open the notification panel.
When there are new notifications, an orange notification indicator will be visible on theWatch
screen. If the notification indicator does not appear, on the Apps screen, tap (Settings) →
Notifications and tap the Notification indicator switch to activate it.
Notification indicator
Viewing incoming notifications
When you receive a notification, information about the notification, such as its type or the
time you received it, will appear on the screen. If more than two notifications are received, use
the bezel or swipe left or right on the screen to view more notifications.
Tap the notification to view details.
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Deleting notifications
Swipe upwards on the screen while viewing a notification.
Selecting apps for receiving notifications
Select an app from your smartphone orWatch to receive notifications on yourWatch.
1 Launch the GalaxyWearable app on your smartphone and tap Watch settings →
Notifications.
2 Tap More → → All and tap the switch next to apps to receive notifications from the
apps list.
Quick panel
This panel allows you to view theWatch’s current status and configure settings.
To open the quick panel, drag downwards from the top edge of the screen.To close the quick
panel, swipe upwards on the screen.
Use the bezel or swipe left or right on the screen to move to the next or previous quick panel.
Indicator icon
Remaining battery
power and its
indicator icon
Quick setting
icons
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Checking the indicator icons
Indicator icons appear at the top of the quick panel and let you know theWatch’s current
status.The icons listed in the table below are most common.
Icon Meaning
Bluetooth connected
Signal strength
LTE network connected
Wi-Fi connected
Watch and smartphone are remotely connected
Battery power level
The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the region, service provider, or
model.
Checking quick setting icons
Quick setting icons appear on the quick panel.Tap the icon to change the basic settings or
launch the function conveniently.To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a quick setting
icon.
Refer to Editing a quick panel for more information about adding or removing the quick
setting icons on the quick panel.
Icon Meaning
Activate bedtime mode
Access the power options
Launch the Settings app
Activate do not disturb mode
Activate the Always On Display feature
/ / Activate sound, vibrate, or silent mode
Activate the flash feature
Adjust the brightness
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Icon Meaning
Activate power saving mode
Open the volume menu
Connect theWi-Fi network
Activate water lock mode
Activate airplane mode
Connect the Bluetooth headset
Launch the Find My Phone app
Activate the location information feature
Activate theater mode
Connect the mobile network (SM-R905F, SM-R915F, SM-R925F)
Activate the NFC feature
Activate the touch sensitivity feature
Connect to Bluetooth (SM-R905F, SM-R915F, SM-R925F)
Editing a quick panel
Tap to access the edit mode to change the quick setting icon’s arrangement, or add or
remove the quick setting icon.
• Moving the quick setting icon:Tap and hold a quick setting icon to move and drag it to
the desired location.
• Adding the quick setting icon:Tap on the quick setting icon to add.
• Removing the quick setting icon:Tap on the quick setting icon to delete.
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Entering text
Keyboard layout
A keyboard appears when you enter text.
Delete a preceding character.
Enter a space.
Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap
it twice.
• The text input screen may be different depending on the app you launch.
• Text entry is not supported in some languages.To enter text, you must change the
input language to one of the supported languages.
Changing the input language
Drag the icon upwards, tap → Input languages → Manage languages, and then
select the languages to use.When you select two languages, you can switch between the
input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key.You can add up to two
languages.
You can also set the input languages by tapping (Settings) on the Apps screen and
tapping General → Input → Samsung Keyboard → Input languages → Manage
languages.
Changing the keyboard type
Drag the icon upwards, tap → Input languages, select a language, and then select the
keyboard type you want.
On a 3 x 4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters.To enter a character, tap the
corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.
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Additional keyboard functions
Drag the icon upwards to use additional keyboard functions.
Change the keyboard settings.
Enter numbers and symbols.
Enter text via the keyboard.
Enter text via handwriting.
Enter emojis.
Enter text via voice input.
Discard entered text.
Some features may not be available depending on the language, service provider, or
model.
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Apps and features
Installing and managing apps
Play Store
Purchase and download apps.
Tap (Play Store) on the Apps screen. Browse apps by category or tap and search for
apps by keyword.
• Register the Google account on yourWatch to use the Play Store app. Launch the
GalaxyWearable app on your smartphone, tap Watch settings → Accounts and
backup → Google account → Add Google account, and then follow the on-screen
instructions to copy the Google account from the smartphone to yourWatch.
• To change the auto update settings, tap Settings and tap the Auto-update apps
switch to activate or deactivate it.
Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Launch the GalaxyWearable app on your smartphone, tap Watch settings → Apps, tap an
app, and then select an option.
• Uninstall: Uninstall downloaded apps.
• Disable: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from theWatch.
Some apps may not support this feature.
Enabling apps
Launch the GalaxyWearable app on your smartphone, tap Watch settings → Apps, select
, and then tap Disabled. Select an app and tap Turn on.
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Setting app permissions
For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information
on yourWatch.
To view or change app permission settings by permission category, on the Apps screen, tap
(Settings) → Privacy → Permission manager. Select an item and select an app.
If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not function
properly.
Messages
View messages and reply to using theWatch.
You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming.
The Android Messages app may be available depending on the region, and the settings
for the default messages app are synced with the connected smartphone.
Viewing messages
1 Tap (Messages) on the Apps screen.
Or, open the notification panel and view a new message.
2 Scroll through the message list or use the bezel, and then select a contact to view your
conversations.
To view a message on your smartphone, tap Show on phone.
To reply a message, tap the message input field and enter a message.
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Sending messages
1 Tap (Messages) on the Apps screen.
Create a new message.
Messages list
2 Tap .
3 Tap Recipient or tap to enter a message recipient or phone number. Or, tap and
select a message recipient from the contacts list.
4 Tap the message input field and enter a message or select a text template, and then tap
or .
Recording and sending a voice message
You can send a voice file after recording what you want to say.
On the message input screen, tap and say what you want to be sent.
Stop recording voice.
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Deleting messages
1 Tap (Messages) on the Apps screen.
2 Scroll through the message list or use the bezel, and then select a contact to view your
conversations.
3 Tap and hold a message, then tap Delete.
To delete multiple messages, tap and hold a message, select messages you want to delete,
and then tap Delete.
The message will be deleted both from theWatch and the connected smartphone.
Phone
Introduction
You can make calls and check incoming calls and receive them.
The sound may not be heard clearly during a call and only brief calls are available in
areas with weak signals.
Making calls
Tap (Phone) on the Apps screen.
Keypad Contacts
Log list
Use one of the following methods to make calls.
• Tap , enter a number using the keypad, and then tap .
• Tap , use the bezel or scroll through the contact list, select a contact, and then tap .
• Use the bezel or scroll through the log list, select a log entry, and then tap .
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Selecting the number to use for making calls (SM-R905F, SM-R915F,
SM-R925F)
You can select the number you want to use between theWatch’s number and the connected
smartphone’s number when making calls. Also, if yourWatch is connected to a smartphone
that supports dual SIM cards, you can select a SIM card to make calls.
1 Tap (Phone) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap .
3 Tap and select the option you want.
• Phone: Make calls with the number of connected smartphone.
• SIM 1: Make calls with the number of the connected smartphone’s SIM card 1.
• SIM 2: Make calls with the number of the connected smartphone’s SIM card 2.
• Watch: Make calls with theWatch’s number.
• Some features may not be available depending on the connected smartphone.
• You can also select a number to use by tapping and holding the call button after
selecting a log entry.
Setting a preferred number in advance (SM-R905F, SM-R915F, SM-R925F)
1 Tap (Phone) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Settings.
3 Tap Preferred number and select the option you want.
• Phone: Set to make calls with the number of connected smartphone.
• Watch: Set to make calls with theWatch’s number.
• Always ask: Set to always ask which number to use whenever making calls.
When the connected smartphone supports dual SIM cards, you can select the
smartphone’s SIM card you want to use. On the Apps screen, tap (Settings) →
Connections → SIM card manager and select a SIM card for making calls under
Preferred SIM for calls. If you do not select the SIM card, you have to select a SIM card
to use when you make calls.
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Options during calls
The following actions are available:
Turn off the microphone so that
the other party cannot hear you.
Adjust the volume.
End the current call.
Access additional options.
The screen’s appearance may differ depending on the model.
Making a phone call with a Bluetooth headset
When a Bluetooth headset is connected, you can make phone calls with it.
While the Bluetooth headset is not connected, on the Apps screen, tap (Settings) →
Connections → Bluetooth.When the available Bluetooth devices list appears, select a
Bluetooth headset you want to use.
Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, swipe the bezel clockwise. Alternatively, drag outside the large
circle.
You can have phone conversations via theWatch’s internal microphone, speaker, or a
connected Bluetooth headset.
Rejecting a call
You can reject incoming calls and send a rejection message to the caller.
When a call comes in, swipe the bezel counterclockwise. Alternatively, drag outside the
large circle.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the icon upwards and select the
message you want.
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Missed calls
If a call is missed, a missed call notification is displayed on the notification panel. On the
notification panel, view missed call notifications. Alternatively, tap (Phone) on the Apps
screen to view missed calls.
Contacts
You can make a call or send a message to a contact.The contacts saved on your connected
smartphone will be also saved to yourWatch.
Tap (Contacts) on the Apps screen.
The favorites list contacts on the smartphone will display on the top of the contacts list.
Use one of the following search methods:
• Tap and enter the search criteria on the top of the contacts list.
• Scroll through the contacts list.
• Use the bezel.When you swipe the bezel quickly, the list scrolls by the alphabet of the
first letter.
Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
• : Make a voice call.
• : Compose a message.
Selecting the frequently used contacts on the tile
Add the frequently used contacts from the Contacts tile to contact them directly via text
message or phone call.Tap Add → and select contact.
• To use this feature, you must add the Contacts tile. Refer to Using tiles for more
information.
• Up to four contacts can be added on the tile.
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Samsung Pay
Register cards to Samsung Pay to make payments quickly and securely.
You can view more information, such as cards that support this feature at
www.samsung.com/samsung-pay.
• To make payments with Samsung Pay, the device may be required a connection to a
Wi-Fi or mobile network depending on the region.
• This feature may not be available depending on the service provider or model.
• The procedures for the initial setup and card registration may vary depending on the
region or service provider.
Setting up Samsung Pay
1 On your smartphone, launch the GalaxyWearable app.
2 Tap Watch settings → Apps → App settings → Samsung Pay and follow the on-screen
instruction to complete your card registration.
Making payments
1 To make a payment on yourWatch, press and hold the Back key on theWatch screen or on
the Samsung Pay intro page.
2 Enter your PIN or draw the pattern you set.
3 Scroll through the cards list, select a card and tap PAY.
4 Place yourWatch close to the card reader.
When the card reader recognizes the card information, the payment will be processed.
• Payments may not be processed depending on your network connection.
• The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers.
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Samsung Health
Introduction
Samsung Health records and manages your 24-hour activity and sleep pattern to cultivate a
healthy habit.You can save and manage health-related data on the Samsung Health app of
the connected smartphone.
After continuously exercising for more than 10 minutes (for running, 3 minutes) while
wearing theWatch, the auto detect workouts feature will be activated. Also theWatch will
notify you and show you some stretching motions to follow or it will show you a screen
encouraging you to engage in light activity when theWatch recognizes inactivity for more
than 50 minutes.When yourWatch recognizes that you are driving or sleeping, it may not
notify you and not display a stretching screen although you are physically inactive.
Visit www.samsung.com/samsung-health for more information.
Samsung Health features are intended only for leisure, well-being, and fitness purposes.
They are not intended for medical use. Before using these features, read the instructions
carefully.
Daily activity
Check your current daily status, such as steps, active times, activity calories, and their targets,
and related information.
Checking your daily activity
Tap (Samsung Health) on the Apps screen and tap Daily activity.
Target achievement graph
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• Steps: Check the amount of steps you walk throughout the day. As you approach your
step target, the graph will increase.
• Active time: Check the total time you were physically active throughout the day. As you
approach your active time target by doing light activities, such as stretching, or walking,
the graph will increase.
• Activity cal: Check the total amount of calories you spent doing an activity throughout
the day. As you approach your activity calories target, the graph will increase.
To view additional information which is related to your daily activity, use the bezel or swipe
upwards or downwards on the screen.
Setting the daily activity target
1 Tap (Samsung Health) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Daily activity and tap Set targets.
3 Select an activity option.
4 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the target.
5 Tap Done.
Steps
TheWatch counts the number of steps you have taken.
Measuring your step count
Tap (Samsung Health) on the Apps screen and tap Steps.
Target
Target achievement graph
Current step total
To view additional information which is related to the steps, use the bezel or swipe upwards
or downwards on the screen.
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• When you start to measure your step, the step tracker monitors your steps and
displays your step count after a brief delay because yourWatch accurately recognizes
your movement after you walk for a while. Also, for an accurate step count, you may
experience a brief delay before the notification indicates that a certain goal has been
reached.
• If you use the steps tracker while traveling by car or train, vibration may affect your
step count.
• One floor is calculated as approximately 3 meters.The floors measured may not
match the actual floors you climb.
• The floors measured may not be accurate depending on the environment, the user’s
movements, and the conditions of buildings.
• The floors measured may not be accurate if water (shower and water activity) or
foreign materials enter the atmospheric pressure sensor. If there is any detergent,
sweat, or raindrops on theWatch, rinse it with clean water and dry the atmospheric
pressure sensor thoroughly before use.
Setting the step target
1 Tap (Samsung Health) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Steps and tap Set target.
3 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the target.
4 Tap Done.
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Exercise
Record your exercise information and check the results.
• Before using this feature, pregnant women, the elderly, and young children, users
suffering from conditions, such as chronic heart disease or high blood pressure, are
recommended to seek the advice of a licensed medical professional.
• If you feel dizzy, experience pain, or have difficulty breathing during exercise, stop
exercising immediately and seek the advice of a licensed medical professional.
• Your heart rate is measured when you start exercising. For accurate measurements,
wear theWatch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist. Refer to How to wear
theWatch for accurate measurements for more information.
• Do not move until your heart rate displays on the screen so it can be measured more
accurately.
• Your heart rate may not be visible temporarily due to various conditions such as the
environment, your physical state, or how theWatch is worn.
Be aware of following conditions before exercising in cold weather conditions:
• Avoid using the device in cold weather. If possible, use the device indoors.
• If you use the device outside in cold weather, cover theWatch with your sleeves before
using it.
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