Galaxy Watch 8 - Smartwatch SAMSUNG - Free user manual and instructions

Type of Product	Smartwatch
Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy Watch 8
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Display Size	1.4 inches (36 mm)
Resolution	450 x 450 pixels
Processor	Exynos W930 Dual-Core 1.4GHz
RAM	2 GB
Storage	16 GB
Operating System	Wear OS Powered by Samsung
Battery Capacity	425 mAh
Charging Method	Wireless charging (WPC)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Heart Rate, ECG, Bioelectrical Impedance, Geomagnetic
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS, NFC
Water Resistance	IP68 + 5 ATM
Dimensions (without band)	42.5 x 42.5 x 11.0 mm
Weight (without band)	35 g
Compatibility	Android 8.0 or higher, RAM 1.5GB+
Main Features	Fitness tracking, sleep monitoring, stress management, ECG, blood pressure, BIA, fall detection, Samsung Pay, Google Assistant
Cleaning & Maintenance	Wipe with soft cloth, avoid soap and solvents
Safety	Read user manual before use; avoid contact with seawater
Spare Parts & Repairability	Battery and band replaceable by service centers

Frequently Asked Questions - Galaxy Watch 8 SAMSUNG

How do I charge the Galaxy Watch 8?

Place the watch on the supplied wireless charger with the charging contacts aligned. Ensure the charger is plugged into a power source.

Is the Galaxy Watch 8 waterproof?

It has 5 ATM + IP68 water resistance, suitable for swimming in shallow water, but not for scuba diving or high-velocity water activities.

How do I pair the watch with my phone?

Download the Galaxy Wearable app on your Android phone, open the app, and follow the on-screen instructions to pair via Bluetooth.

What is the battery life of the Galaxy Watch 8?

Typical use: up to 40 hours with regular usage. Battery life may vary based on settings and usage.

Can I make phone calls with the watch?

Yes, if connected to your phone via Bluetooth, or use the LTE version (if available) for standalone calls.

How do I track my workout?

Open the Samsung Health app on the watch, select your exercise type, and press start. The watch will monitor heart rate, distance, and more.

Does the watch support ECG and blood pressure monitoring?

Yes, it includes an ECG sensor and blood pressure monitoring via the Samsung Health Monitor app (requires initial calibration with a cuff).

How do I change the watch band?

Slide the spring bar release on the back of the watch to remove the band. Then attach a new band by sliding the spring bar into the lugs until it clicks.

Can I store music on the watch?

Yes, you can transfer music from your phone or download from Spotify. Storage capacity is 16 GB for offline playback.

How do I reset the watch to factory settings?

Go to Settings > General > Reset on the watch, or use the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. Confirm when prompted.

USER MANUAL Galaxy Watch 8 SAMSUNG

7 Device layout and functions

7 Watch

12 Wireless charger

13 Charging the battery

13 Wireless charging

14 Battery charging tips and precautions

15 Using power saving mode

16 Wearing the Watch

16 Attaching and removing the band

18 Putting on the Watch

26 Adding the accounts to your Watch

27 Controlling the screen

27 Bezel

28 Screen

29 Screen composition

30 Turning the screen on and off

31 Switching the screen

31 Apps screen

33 Lock screen

34 Watch

34 Watch screen

34 Changing the watch face

36 Turning on the Always On Display feature

Apps and features

44 Installing and managing apps

44 Play Store
44 Managing apps

45 Phone

45 Introduction
45 Making calls
47 Options during calls
47 Receiving calls

48 Contacts

49 Samsung Wallet

49 Introduction
49 Setting up Samsung Wallet
49 Using Samsung Pay
50 Using tickets

51 Samsung Health

51 Introduction
52 Energy score
52 Daily activity
54 Steps

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81 AGEs index
83 Vascular load
84 Antioxidant index
85 Together
85 Settings

86 Samsung Health Monitor

86 Introduction
87 Precautions for measuring biometric data
92 Starting to measure blood pressure
94 Starting to measure the ECG
97 Starting to use the sleep apnea feature

98 GPS

99 Music

99 Introduction
99 Using Music
99 Managing audio files saved on your Watch

100 Media Controller

100 Introduction

Table of Contents

106 Gallery

106 Introduction
106 Managing pictures saved on your Watch
107 Using Gallery
107 Viewing images
108 Customising a watch face
108 Deleting images

109 Samsung Find

110 Sending an SOS

110 Introduction
110 Presets the SOS request
111 Requesting an SOS
112 Requesting an SOS when you are hurt from a fall
113 Stop sharing the location information

113 Voice Recorder

114 Calculator

115 Compass

115 Buds Controller

126 Buttons and gestures
127 Health
127 Security and privacy
128 Location
128 Safety and emergency
128 Accounts and backup
129 Google
129 Advanced features
130 Device care
130 Apps
131 General
131 Accessibility
132 Software update
132 About watch

Galaxy Wearable app

133 Introduction
135 Watch faces
136 Apps screen
137 Tiles

Table of Contents

141 Advanced features
141 Device care
141 Apps
142 Manage content
143 Mobile plans (Mobile network enabled models)
143 General
143 Accessibility
143 Watch software update
143 About watch

144 Find My Watch

145 Store

Usage notices

146 Precautions for using the device
148 Notes on package contents and accessories
149 Maintaining the device's water and dust resistance
150. Precautions for overheating

Getting started

About the Galaxy Watch8 / Galaxy Watch8 Classic

The Galaxy Watch8 / Galaxy Watch8 Classic (hereafter referred to as the Watch) is a smartwatch that can analyse your exercise pattern, manage your health, and provide you with a variety of convenient apps for making phone calls and playing music. You can browse the various features by using the bezel and launch them by tapping the screen, and you also can change the watch face to match your taste.

You can use your Watch after connecting it to your phone.

Getting started

Device layout and functions

Watch

▶ Galaxy Watch8:

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▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic:

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• Use the device in a place without magnetic interference for the device to operate normally.
• Your device and some accessories (sold separately) contain magnets. Keep it away from credit cards, implanted medical devices, and other devices that may be affected by magnets. In the case of medical devices, keep your device more than 15 cm apart. Stop using your device if you suspect any interference with your medical device and consult your physician or your medical device manufacturer.
• If you have a medical implant in your heart, do not place your device in a pocket close to your implanted device, such as your chest or inner jacket pocket.
• Keep a safe distance between objects that are affected by magnets, and your device and some accessories (sold separately) that contain magnets. Objects such as credit cards, passbooks, access cards, boarding passes, or parking passes may be damaged or disabled by the magnets in the device.
• When using the speakers, such as when playing media files, do not place the Watch 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 the Watch's external holes. The inner components may be damaged along with the water-resistance feature.
• If you use the Watch with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the Watch only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre

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- Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:

• If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the Watch
• If you use a metallic band

• If you cover the Watch's antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection

• If the pressure vent is covered by an accessory, such as a sticker, unwanted noises may occur during calls or media playback.

• 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 the Watch's microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it.
• The pressure vent ensures that Watch's inner parts and sensors work correctly when you use the Watch in an environment where the atmospheric pressure changes.
  • The images in this guide are of a Galaxy Watch8 Classic.

Buttons

Button Function
	When the Watch is off, press and hold to turn it on.When the screen is off, press to turn on the screen.

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Setting the Home button or Back button

Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Home button or Back button.

On the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (💡) → Buttons and gestures, and then select an option you want under Home button or Back button.

Setting the Quick button and using it (Galaxy Watch8 Classic)

The Quick button is a circular button between the Home and Back buttons that you can press to instantly launch the features you need for working out and outdoor activities.

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- Start action with: You can set the Quick button to open the exercise or feature you set by pressing it once or twice.

- If you frequently find that the buttons are being pressed unintentionally because of the thickness of your clothes, gloves, or the way your Watch fits, try employing one of the following techniques:

• Refer to How to wear the Watch for accurate measurements and try wearing your Watch again.
• Wear your Watch so that the buttons are facing the opposite direction. If the screen appears reversed, on the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (©)

→ General → Orientation and set the button position to match the actual orientation under Button position.

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 your Watch.

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Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using your Watch for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods.

Wireless charging

1 Connect the wireless charger to the USB power adapter.
2 Place the Watch on the wireless charger aligning the centre of your Watch's backside with the centre 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 the Watch.
3 After fully charging, disconnect the Watch from the wireless charger.

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 the Settings icon

(○) → Display and tap the Show charging info switch to turn it on.

The Watch will be turned on automatically when you start charging while it is turned off and the battery is charged to more than 10%. To charge the Watch and have it remain off, on the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon Ⓞ → Battery and tap the Auto power on switch to turn it off. You can check the charging status on the

Battery charging tips and precautions

Use only Samsung-approved charger and cable specifically designed for your Watch. 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 Watch. The Watch cannot be charged properly with a third-party wireless charger. - If you charge the Watch while the wireless charger is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the wireless charger before charging the Watch.
- 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. - The Galaxy Watch8 Classic and Galaxy Watch8 do not support the Wireless power sharing feature. - The Watch has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery by using a wireless charging pad. However, the Watch is not chargeable with some wireless charging pads when the band is attached because of the structure of some bands. To charge the Watch with the wireless charging pad, first remove the band from your Watch. Also, the wireless charging pads are sold separately. For more information about available wireless charging pads, refer to the

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• When connecting the wireless charger to another power source, such as a computer or multi-charging hub, the Watch may not charge properly or it may charge more slowly because of a lower electric current.
• The Watch can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.
• If the Watch's power supply is unstable while being used and charged at the same time, the screen may not be responsive. If this happens, disconnect the Watch from the wireless charger.
• While charging, the Watch may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the Watch's lifespan or performance. Before wearing the Watch, allow it to cool down for a while before using it. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.
• If the Watch is not charging properly, take the Watch and the wireless charger to a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.
• Avoid using a bent or damaged wireless charger cable. If the wireless charger cable is damaged, stop using it.

Using power saving mode

Turn on power saving mode to extend the battery's usage time.

Open the quick panel by dragging downwards from the top edge of the screen and tap the Power saving icon (☐) to turn the feature on. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (☐) → Battery and tap the Power saving switch to turn it on

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Wearing the Watch

Attaching and removing the band

Attach the band before using your Watch. You can detach the band from the Watch and replace it with a new one.

! Be careful not to hurt your fingernail when attaching or removing 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.

Attaching the band

1 ▶ Galaxy Watch8: Align the band with the Watch so that they line up, then push it in until it clicks.

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▶ Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Place your Watch's back and the inner side of the band facing upwards. Align the band with the Watch so that they line up, then push it in until it clicks. Pressing the band button makes it easier to attach the band.

2 Gently pull on both sides of the band to make sure it is tightly connected and not detached from your Watch.

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Removing the band

Remove the band while pressing the band button.

Putting on the Watch

Place your Watch 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, use a looser hole.

Do not bend the band excessively. Doing so may damage the Watch.

• To measure your physical condition accurately, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist. Refer to How to wear the Watch for accurate measurements for more information.
• When certain materials come into contact with the back of the Watch, your Watch may recognise that you are wearing it on your wrist depending on the

Band tips and precautions

• For accurate measurement, you have to wear the Watch so that it fits your wrist. After measuring, loosen the band to allow air to reach your skin. It is recommended to wear the Watch so that it is not too loose or tight, and that it feels comfortable in normal circumstances.
• When you wear the Watch for a long time or do a high-intensity exercise while wearing it, skin irritation may occur because of certain factors, such as friction, pressure, or moisture. If you have been wearing your Watch 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 because of an allergy, environment factors, other factors, or when your skin is exposed to soap or sweat for long periods. In this case, stop using your Watch 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 your Watch. If you wear a wet Watch for a long time, your skin may be affected.
• If you use your Watch in the water, remove foreign materials from your skin and Watch and dry them thoroughly to prevent the skin irritation.
• Do not use any accessories except the Watch in the water.
• If you frequently find that the buttons are being pressed unintentionally because of the thickness of your clothes, gloves, or the way your Watch fits, try employing one of the following techniques:

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How to wear the Watch for accurate measurements

For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist while leaving a finger's worth of space, as shown in the figure.

• If you fasten the Watch too tightly, skin irritation may occur, and if you fasten it too loosely, friction may occur.
• Do not look directly at the optical bio-signal sensor's lights. Make sure children do not look directly at the lights. Doing so may impair your vision.
• If the Watch becomes hot to the touch, remove it until it cools. Exposing your skin to the Watch's hot surface for a long time may cause low-temperature

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• 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, the measurement may not be accurate.
• If measuring children's heart rates, the measurement may not be accurate.
• If you have thin wrists, you may experience inaccurate heart rate measurements when the Watch 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 the Watch's optical bio-signal 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 bio-signal sensor and the electrical bio-signal sensors are dirty, wipe the sensors and try again. If foreign materials prevent the light from reflecting evenly, the measurement may not be accurate.
• The optical bio-signal sensor may be affected by tattoos, marks, and hair on the wrist you wear your Watch on. These may cause your Watch not to recognise that you are wearing it, and the Watch's features may not work properly. Therefore, wear your Watch on a wrist that does not interfere with the Watch's features.
• The measurement features may not work properly because of certain factors, such as the light from the optical bio-signal sensor being blocked, depending

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Turning the Watch on and off

Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

Turning the Watch on

Press and hold the Home button for a few seconds to turn on the Watch.

When you turn on the Watch for the first time or reset it, on-screen instructions for connecting the Watch to your phone will appear. Refer to Connecting the Watch to a phone for more information.

Turning the Watch off

1 Press and hold the Home button and the Back button simultaneously. Alternatively, open the quick panel by dragging downwards from the top edge of the screen and

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Emergency calls and medical information

You can make an emergency call or check the medical information you saved.

1 Press and hold the Home button and the Back button simultaneously. Alternatively, open the quick panel by dragging downwards from the top edge of the screen and tap the Power off icon (💡).

2 Tap Emergency call or Medical info.

To manage your medical information and emergency contacts, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and tap Watch settings → Safety and emergency.

Connecting the Watch to a phone

Installing the Galaxy Wearable app

To connect your Watch to a phone, install the Galaxy Wearable app on the phone.

Depending on your phone, you can download the Galaxy Wearable app from the following places:

• Samsung Android phones: Galaxy Store
• Other Android phones: Play Store
- It is compatible with Android phones that support Google mobile services.

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4 Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.

If the Galaxy Wearable app is not the latest version, update the Galaxy Wearable app to the latest version.

5 Tap Start.

6 Select your Watch on the screen.

If you cannot find your Watch, tap Get help.

7 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.

When completing the connection, tap Start and follow the on-screen instructions to learn about the Watch's basic controls.

• The initial setup screen may differ depending on your region.
• Connection methods may vary depending on your region, model, phone, and software version.
• The Watch is smaller than normal phones 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 your Watch to a phone for the first time or after resetting it, the Watch's battery may drain more quickly while syncing data, such as contacts.
• Supported phones and features may vary depending on your region, carrier, or device manufacturer.
• When you cannot make a Bluetooth connection, between your Watch and the

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Remote connection

Your Watch and phone are connected through Bluetooth. You can sync your phone to your Watch 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, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, tap Watch settings → Advanced features → Remote connection, and then tap the switch to turn it on.

Using networks

You can use networks, such as a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, or mobile network.

On the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (☑) → Connections, tap the desired network, and then tap the switch to turn it on. When not using the network, tap the switch to turn it off.

For the mobile network, tap Mobile networks and tap Auto, Always on, or Mobile plans. When not using the network, tap Always off.

Some features may not be available depending on the model.

Adding the accounts to your Watch

Register your Samsung or Google account on your connected phone and add them to your Watch to access the various Watch features.

Registering a Samsung account on your Watch

1 Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.
2 Tap Watch settings → Accounts and backup.
3 Tap Samsung account and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account on your phone. If your Samsung account is signed in, you can check the registered Samsung account.

Adding a Google Account to your Watch

1 Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.
2 Tap Watch settings → Accounts and backup.
3 Tap Google account.
4 Tap Add Google account and follow the on-screen instructions to add your Google Account from the phone to your Watch.

Controlling the screen

Bezel

Your Watch has a touch bezel or a rotatable bezel. Rotate the bezel clockwise or anticlockwise using two fingers, or swipe the touch bezel to control various Watch functions.

Touch bezel (Galaxy Watch8)

Rotatable bezel (Galaxy Watch8 Classic)

• Scrolling through screens: Rotate or swipe the bezel to move to other screens.
• Moving from item to item: Rotate or swipe the bezel to move from item to item.
• Adjusting the input value: Rotate or swipe the bezel to adjust the volume or brightness. When adjusting the brightness, rotate or swipe the bezel clockwise to make the screen brighter.
• Using the phone or alarm feature: Rotate or swipe the bezel clockwise to receive incoming calls or dismiss alarms. Rotate or swipe the bezel anticlockwise to decline

Screen

• Tapping: Tap the screen.
• Touching and holding: Touch and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds.
• Dragging: Touch and hold an item and drag it to the target position.
  • Double tapping: Double tap the screen.
• Swiping: Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right.
• Spreading and pinching: Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.

- Do not allow the screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the screen to malfunction.

- To avoid damaging the screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips or other objects.

- It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the screen for extended periods. Doing so may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting.

- The Watch may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.

- Touch recognition may not be available when Water lock mode is turned on.

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Screen composition

The Watch screen is the starting point of the Home screen, which is composed of several pages.

You can check tiles or open the notification panel by swiping the screen to the left or right or by using the bezel.

The available panels, tiles, and their arrangement may vary depending on the software version.

Managing tiles

You can add widgets to tiles to provide convenient access to the features you want.

Tap Add tiles and select the widgets you want to add.

When touching and holding a tile, you can access the edit mode to change the tile's

Turning the screen on and off

Turning the screen on

To turn the screen on, use one of the following methods:

• Turn the screen on with the buttons: Press the Home button or Back button.
• Turn the screen on by raising your wrist: Raise your wrist where you wear the Watch. If the screen does not turn on after you raise your wrist, tap the Settings icon 📋) on the Apps screen, tap Display, and then tap the Raise wrist to wake switch under Screen wake-up to turn it on.
• Turn the screen on by tapping the screen: Tap the screen. If the screen does not turn on after you tap the screen, tap the Settings icon (💡) on the Apps screen, tap Display, and then tap the Touch screen to wakeswitch under Screen wake-up to turn it on.
• Turn the screen on with the bezel: Rotate the bezel. If the screen does not turn on after you rotate the bezel, tap the Settings icon 📋 on the Apps screen, tap Display, and then tap the Turn bezel to wake switch under Screen wake-up to turn it on (Galaxy Watch8 Classic).

Turning the screen off

To turn off the screen, cover it with your palm or another object. Also, the screen will automatically turn off if the Watch is not used for a specified period.

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Switching the screen

Switching between the Watch and Apps screen

On the Watch screen, swipe upwards to open the Apps screen.

To return to the Watch screen, swipe downwards from the top of the Apps screen.

Alternatively, press the Home button or Back button.

Watch screen Apps screen

Returning to the previous screen

To return to the previous screen, swipe right on the screen or press the Back button.

Apps screen

The Apps screen displays icons for all apps installed on the Watch.

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Closing apps

1 On the Apps screen, tap the Recent apps icon ( )
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 opened apps, tap Close all.

Editing the Apps screen

Moving items

Drag an item to a new location.

Creating folders

Drag an app over another app.

A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. TapFolder name and enter a folder name.

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Setting Apps screen view

Select an option to display apps on the Apps screen in a grid or list view. TapSet view on the bottom of the Apps screen, and select an option you want underView.

If you tap the Show featured apps based on usage switch to turn it on, you can get recommended apps based on how you use your Watch at the top of the Apps screen.

Lock screen

Use the screen lock feature to protect your data, such as your personal information saved on your Watch. When turning on this feature, the Watch will require you to unlock it whenever you use it. However, if you unlock it once while wearing the Watch, it will remain unlocked.

Setting the screen lock

On the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (☑) → Security and privacy → 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 screen

You can check the current time or check other information. When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home button to return to the Watch screen.

Changing the watch face

1 Touch and hold the Watch screen and tap Add watch face.

2 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen, and then select a watch face.

If you tap More watch faces on Google Play, you can download more watch faces.

3 Tap Customise to customise the watch face. Swipe left or right on the screen to move to an item you want to customise, and then select the desired colour 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.

Turning on Low light mode

Some watch faces are available with Low light mode. When Low light mode is turned on, the brightness and colours of the watch face are adjusted to make the watch face more visible at night or in low light and reduce eye strain.

1 Touch and hold the Watch screen and tap Add watch face.
2 Select Sporty Classic or Heritage Classic under Classic.
3 Tap Customise.
4 Swipe left or right on the screen to move to the Low light mode item.
5 Tap the screen to set the Low light mode into Auto or On.

Customising a watch face with a picture

Apply a picture as your watch face after importing a picture from your phone. Refer to Managing pictures saved on your Watch for more information about importing pictures from a phone.

1 Touch and hold the Watch screen and tap Add watch face.
2 Select a watch face under Photos.
3 Tap Customise.
4 Swipe left or right on the screen to move to the Background or Photo item.
5 Tap the screen, select a picture to use as a watch face, and then tap OK.

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Turning on the Always On Display feature

Set the Watch screen and some apps' screens to always stay on while wearing your Watch. However, the battery will drain more quickly than normal while using this feature.

To not use this feature, open the quick panel by dragging downwards from the top edge of the screen and tap the Always On Display icon (☐). Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (☐) → Display and tap the Always On Display switch to turn it off.

Turning on Watch only mode

In Watch only mode, only the time will display and all other functions cannot be used. On the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (Battery) → Battery → Watch only and tap Turn on. To turn off Watch only mode, press and hold the Home button. Alternatively, place the Watch on the wireless charger to charge it to a certain level. The Watch will turn off and then turn on again.

Watch only mode automatically turns on when the battery drops below 1%. Watch only mode will automatically turn off when the battery is charged to a certain level.

Using the Now bar feature

If you are using some features, such as recording a workout or voice recording, and press the Home button to open the Watch screen, a Now bar that shows the feature you are currently using appears at the bottom of the Watch screen.

Notifications

Notification panel

Check a notification such as a new message or a missed call on the notification panel. On the Watch screen, rotate or swipe the bezel anticlockwise. Alternatively, swipe right on the screen to open the notification panel.

When there are new notifications, an orange notification indicator will appear on the Watch screen. If the notification indicator does not appear, on the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (💡) → Notifications → Advanced settings and tap the New notification indicator on watch face switch to turn it on.

• You can receive notifications only when wearing the Watch.
• You cannot receive notifications on your Watch when using your phone. To check notifications on your Watch even while you are using your phone, tap the Settings icon (💡) on the Apps screen, tap Notifications → Phone notifications on watch and then select Always show on both

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Selecting apps for receiving notifications

Select a phone or Watch app to receive notifications for on your Watch.

1 Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.
2 Tap Watch settings → Notifications → App notifications.
3 Tap the switch next to apps to receive notifications from the apps list.

Quick panel

Check the Watch's current status and configure settings from the quick panel.

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.

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Checking the status indicator icons

Status indicator icons appear at the top of the quick panel and inform you of the Watch's current status. The icons listed in the table are the most common.

Icon Meaning
	Bluetooth connected
	Signal strength
4G / LTE	LTE network connected
	Wi-Fi connected
	Watch and phone are remotely connected
100	Battery power level

• Some status indicator icons that show certain situations, such as when you use some modes or charge the Watch, also appear at the top of the Watch screen. To hide the status indicator icons on the Watch screen, tap the Settings icon 📋 on the Apps screen, tap Advanced features → Status indicators, and then select Hide after 2 seconds.
• The status indicator icons may appear differently depending on the region, carrier, or model.

Checking quick settings icons

Getting started

Icon Meaning
	Turn on the Always On Display feature
	Turn on sound, vibrate, or silent mode
	Turn on the torch
	Adjust the brightness
	Turn on Do not disturb mode
	Open the Volume settings
	Connect the Wi-Fi network
	Turn on Water lock mode
	Turn on Flight mode
	Connect the Bluetooth audio
	Launch the find my phone feature
	Turn on the GPS feature
	Connect the mobile network (Mobile network enabled models)
	Turn on the NFC feature
	Turn on the touch sensitivity feature
	Connect to Bluetooth (Mobile network enabled models)

Getting started

Editing a quick panel

Tap the Edit icon (Do access the edit mode to change the quick settings icon's arrangement, or add or remove the quick settings icon.

• Moving the quick settings icon: Touch and hold a quick settings icon to move and drag it to the desired location.
• Adding the quick settings icon: Tap the Add icon (⊕) on the quick settings icon to add.
• Removing the quick settings icon: Tap the Delete icon (⊖) on the quick settings icon to remove.

Entering text

Keyboard layout

A keyboard appears when you enter text.

Delete a preceding character.

Getting started

Changing the input language

Drag the Input modes and settings icon (—) upwards, tap the Settings icon (✗) → 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 the Settings icon (on the Apps screen and tapping General → Samsung Keyboard → Input languages → Manage languages.

Changing the keyboard type

Drag the Input modes and settings icon (—) upwards, tap the Settings icon (✗) → 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.

Getting started

Additional keyboard functions

Drag the Input modes and settings icon (→upwards on the keyboard screen to use additional keyboard functions.

• Some features may not be available depending on the language, carrier, or model.
• The feature to enter text by voice input can also be launched directly from any other text input screen by pressing and holding the Home button. To use this feature, tap the Settings icon (💡) on the Apps screen, tap Buttons and gestures, tap Long press under Home button, and then select Bixby.

Apps and features

Installing and managing apps

Play Store

Purchase and download apps.

Tap the Play Store icon (播放) on the Apps screen. Browse apps by category or tap the Search icon (播放) and search for a keyword.

• Register the Google Account on your Watch to use the Play Store app. Refer to Adding a Google Account to your Watch for more information.
• To change the auto-update settings, tap Settings and tap the Auto-update apps switch to turn it on or off.
• When you download an app on your phone, if there is a companion app for the Watch, it may be automatically installed on the Watch.

Managing apps

Uninstalling or disabling apps

Apps and features

Enabling apps

Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, tapWatch settings → Apps, select the Filter icon (J≡), and then tap Disabled → OK. Select an app and tap Enable.

Setting app permissions

For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information on your Watch.

To check or change app permission settings by permission category, on the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (💡) → Apps → 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.

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.

Apps and features

To make calls, use one of the following methods:

• Tap the Keypad icon (enter a number using the keypad, and then tap the Call icon ()).
• Tap the Contacts icon (☐) use the bezel or scroll through the contact list, select a contact, and then tap the Call icon (☐).
• Use the bezel or scroll through the log list, select a log entry, and then tap the Call icon (💡).

Selecting the number to use for making calls (Mobile network enabled models)

You can select the number you want to use between the Watch's number and the connected phone's number when making calls. Also, if your Watch is connected to a phone that supports dual SIM cards, you can select a SIM card to make calls.

1 Tap the Phone icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap the Keypad icon ( ).
3 Tap the SIM for calls icon (▼) and select the option you want.

• Phone: Make calls with the number of the connected phone.

- SIM1: Make calls with the number of the connected phone's SIM card 1.

- SIM 2: Make calls with the number of the connected phone's SIM card 2.

- Watch: Make calls with the Watch's number.

- Some features may not be available depending on the connected phone.

Apps and features

Options during calls

The following actions are available:

The screen's appearance may differ depending on the model.

Making a phone call with a Bluetooth headset

When a Bluetooth headset is connected, the call will be directed to it.

While the Bluetooth headset is not connected, on the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon

(○) → Connections → Bluetooth. When the available Bluetooth devices list appears, select a Bluetooth headset you want to use.

Receiving calls

Apps and features

Missed calls

If a call is missed, a missed call notification appears on the notification panel. On the notification panel, check missed call notifications. Alternatively, tap the Phone icon (C) on the Apps screen to check missed calls.

Contacts

You can make a call or send a message to a contact. The contacts saved on your connected phone will be also saved to your Watch.

Tap the Contacts icon (8) on the Apps screen.

The favourite contacts list on the phone will appear at the top of the contacts list.

Use one of the following search methods:

• Tap the Search icon (at the top of the contacts list and enter the search criteria.
• Scroll through the contacts list.
• Use the bezel. When you rotate or 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.

Apps and features

Samsung Wallet

Introduction

Use various convenient features in Samsung Wallet. You can make a payment, check tickets or boarding passes, and more.

You can check out more information, such as cards that support this feature at www.samsung.com/samsung-wallet.

Tap the Wallet icon (☐) on the Apps screen and select a feature you want.

• This app may not be available depending on the region, carrier, model, or connected phone.
• Some features may not be available depending on the region.

Setting up Samsung Wallet

When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.

1 Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.
2 Tap Watch settings → Wallet and follow the on-screen instructions.

Using Samsung Pay

Apps and features

Making payments

1 Press and hold the Back button on the Watch screen or on the Samsung Pay intro screen.
2 Enter your PIN or draw the pattern you set.
3 Scroll through the card list, select a card to use, and then tap PAY.
4 Place your Watch close to the card reader.
When the card reader recognises 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.

Cancelling payments

You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them.

Scroll through the card list to select the one you want to use. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete payment cancellation.

Using tickets

Add boarding passes and tickets for movies, sports, and more, to access and use them in one place.

Apps and features

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 phone.

After continuously exercising for a certain period while wearing the Watch, the auto detect workouts feature will be turned on. Also, the Watch 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 the Watch recognises inactivity for more than 50 minutes. When your Watch recognises that you are driving or sleeping, it may not notify you and not show 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.
• If you use the Samsung Health features while wearing another wearable device with your Watch, such as a Galaxy Ring, it may take a while for the data from all your wearable devices to be integrated because of the different data sync times between each wearable device and your phone. As a result, the measurement data you may find between the Samsung Health app on your phone and your

Apps and features

Energy score

Check your energy score based on a comprehensive analysis of daily measured sleep, activities, and heart rate during sleep and get guidance for healthy daily living with a balance between rest and activities from the Samsung Health app on your connected phone.

The energy score is determined by analysing the recent trends.

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Energy score and check your energy score for today and additional information which is related to your energy score.

To check detailed information related to the Energy score feature on your connected phone, tap Show on phone.

The Energy score feature is available if the connected phone has version 6.27 or later of the Samsung Health app installed.

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 the Health icon (on the Apps screen and tap Daily activity.

Apps and features

• 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 calories: 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 check 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 the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Daily activity and tap Set targets.
3 Tap Motion, Time, Calories, and select an activity option you want for each target.
4 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the target.
5 Tap Done.

Apps and features

Steps

The Watch counts the number of steps you have taken.

Measuring your step count

Tap the Health icon (on the Apps screen and tap Steps.

To check additional information which is related to the steps, use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen.

- When you start to measure your step count, the step tracker monitors your steps and shows your step count after a brief delay because your Watch accurately recognises 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 and this notification will appear only when using the Samsung Health app after downloading and installing the app

Setting the step target

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) 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.

Exercise

Record your exercise information and check the results.

• Before using this feature, seek the advice of a licensed medical professional, such as a doctor, if any of the following apply to you:
• If you have a chronic medical condition, such as heart disease or high blood pressure
• If you are pregnant
• If you are not of the appropriate age to exercise independently
• If you feel dizzy, experience pain, or have difficulty breathing during exercise, stop exercising immediately and seek the advice of a licensed medical professional, such as a doctor.
• Your heart rate is measured when you start exercising. For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist. Refer to How to wear the Watch for accurate measurements for more

Starting exercises

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

2 Tap Exercise.

You can start exercising directly from the Exercise tile after adding workouts to it.

3 Use the bezel or swipe left or right on the screen to select an exercise type you want. When there is no exercise type you want, tapAdd, and then select the exercise type you want. Or, tapEdit on phone to add an exercise type from the Samsung Health app to your phone.

The exercise will begin. For certain exercise types, tapStart to initiate the exercise.

4 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check exercise information, such as your heart rate, distance, or time, on the workout screen.

You can play music by swiping left on the screen.

- When you select a water sport (swimming, snorkelling, etc.), Water lock mode will be automatically turned on and touch recognition may not be available. Water lock mode prevents unintentional actions, such as tapping the screen or making inputs, while exercising in the water.

- When you select Pool swim or Open water swim, the recorded value may not be accurate in following cases:

- If you stop swimming before reaching the completion point

- If you change your swimming stroke midstream

Apps and features

5 Swipe right on the screen and tap Finish.

To pause or restart the exercise, swipe right on the screen and tapPause or Resume. Alternatively, press and hold the Back button.

• To finish swimming, first press and hold the Home button to turn off Water lock mode, shake your Watch to completely remove any water from it to ensure that the atmospheric pressure sensor will work properly, and then tapOK.
• Music will continue to play even if you finish exercising. To stop playing music, stop music before finishing exercising or open the Music app or Media Controller app to stop playing music.

6 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen after finishing the exercise to check your exercise results.

Doing multiple exercises

You can log various exercises and go straight through an entire routine by starting another exercise right after finishing the current exercise.

Swipe right on the screen while working out, tap New, and then select the next exercise type to begin.

To finish swimming, first press and hold the Home button to turn off Water lock mode, shake your Watch to completely remove any water from it to ensure that the atmospheric pressure sensor will work properly, and then tapOK.

Breaking your past records

Apps and features

5 Select Race under Target

6 Start your workout by choosing a route to run while comparing your past records under Recent routes.

• Only workouts with more than 1 km recorded are available in recent routes.
• If you cannot find the route, tapRefresh or make sure you are within 30 m of your starting point and try again.
• To display your route history, you must start your workout after GPS is connected. On the exercise settings screen, tap Workout start and select Manual.
• Only the last 14 days of routes are displayed.
• If the path deviates more than 10% from the previous record, the records will not be compared.

Starting repetitive exercises

When you perform repetitive exercises such as squats or deadlifts, your Watch will count how many times you repeat the motion with beeping. Here it is described with squats being used as an example.

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Exercise.
3 Use the bezel or swipe left or right on the screen to select a type of repetitive exercise you want and begin.

When there is no repetitive exercise type you want tanAdd and then select the

Apps and features

5 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check exercise information, such as your heart rate, the number of repetition, or calories, on the workout screen.
You can play music by swiping left on the screen.

6 Take a rest after completing a set. Or, if you want to skip to the next set without resting, tap Skip.

The exercise will begin after you get into the proper position to start it by following the pose on the screen.

7 Swipe right on the screen and tap Finish.

To pause or restart the exercise, swipe right on the screen and tapPause or Resume. Alternatively, press and hold the Back button.

Music will continue to play even if you finish exercising. To stop playing music, stop music before finishing exercising or open the Music app or Media Controller app to stop playing music.

8 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen after finishing the exercise to check your exercise results.

Working out after adding your own exercise

In addition to the default exercise types provided by your Watch, you can add your own exercises, and measure the duration and calories burned, and then check your exercise results.

Apps and features

Creating your own routines

You can create your workout routines by combining different exercises of your choice, including warm ups and rest periods. For example, you can create an exercise routine that alternates between high-intensity and low-intensity exercises to create an interval workout.

1 Tap the Health icon (icon the Apps screen.
2 Tap Exercise.
3 Tap Add → Create workout routine.
4 Enter a name and configure your own routine.

• Warm-up: Add warm-up exercises to your routine and set up a warm up you can do before your workout.
• Add exercises: Select an exercise to add to your routine.
• Cool-down: Add a cool-down workout to your routine to recover after exercising and set it up.
• Include breaks: Add rest periods between exercises.
• Circuits: Set the number of repetitions for the routine.

5 Tap Save.

Your routine will be added.

6 Select the routine you added and begin.

Using the Quick button during a workout (Galavy Watch & Classic)

Apps and features

4 After the workout has started, you can do the following to control the workout by pressing the Quick button:

• Press the Quick button during a workout to pause or resume the workout.
• Press the Quick button twice while running or biking to manually record a lap.
• Press and hold the Quick button during a workout to finish the workout.
• Press and hold the Quick button during a routine workout to switch to the next workout. If it is the last exercise, you can finish the workout.

Setting the exercise

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Exercise.
3 Tap the Settings icon (⚙️) under each exercise type and set the various exercise options.

• Target: Turn on the exercise target feature and set it.

- Pause when target reached: Set the Watch to pause the workout automatically when you reach a target.

- Workout screen: Set the screens that appear while you are working out.

- Split guide: Set a lap target and receive a notification when you reach the lap you have set as your target.

You can manually record a lap by pressing the Back button twice while running or biking.

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Apps and features

• Pool length: Set the pool length.
• Check position before starting: Turn on or off the posture check before starting a workout.

- You can also change certain settings right before starting the exercise or while exercising. Before starting the exercise, tap the Settings icon (💡) on the countdown screen or GPS screen. Alternatively, while working out, swipe right on the screen and tap Settings.

- The available exercise setting options may vary depending on the exercise type.

Auto detect workouts feature

After continuously exercising for a certain period while wearing the Watch, it automatically recognises that you are exercising and records exercise information such as the exercise type, duration, and calories burned.

When you stop for more than 90 seconds, the Watch automatically recognises that you have stopped exercising and recording will end.

- You can check the list of exercises that are supported by the auto detect workouts feature. On the Apps screen, tap the Health icon (3) and tap Settings → Activities to detect. If the exercises are not recognised automatically, turn on the auto detect workouts feature and tap the switch of the exercise type that uses this feature under Activities to detect.

- The auto detect workouts feature measures something, such as the time you spent exercising and calories burnt by using the acceleration and heart rate

Apps and features

Running coach

Get a recommended running coach programme that is right for your running level. You can receive coaching messages during your workout.

Measuring your running level

Before exercising with the running coach feature, take the running test to measure your running level.

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Running coach.
3 Tap Next. The Samsung Health app will open on your connected phone.
4 Tap Agree.
5 Enter the required information by following the on-screen instructions and tap Next.
6 Tap Start on your Watch and start the running test. Once the test is finished, you can check the measured running level.

Exercising with Running coach

1 Tap the Health icon ( ⓣ ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Running coach.

Apps and features

Sleep

Analyse your sleep and record it by measuring your heart rate and your movement while you are sleeping.

This feature is only for your general wellness and fitness. Therefore, do not use it for medical purposes, such as diagnosing the symptoms, treatment, or prevention of disease.

- The sleep pattern will have its four states (Awake, REM, Light, Deep) analysed by using your movement and changes in your heart rate while you are sleeping. You can check each measured sleep state in the graph on your connected phone. - You can check the detailed sleep analysis only when your Watch is connected to your phone. - Before measuring, charge the Watch's battery so it is more than 30%. - For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist. Refer to How to wear the Watch for accurate measurements for more information.

Measuring your sleep

1 Sleep while wearing the Watch.

The Watch will start to measure your sleep.

2 Tap the Health icon (💡) on the Apps screen after you wake up.

Apps and features

5 Select Always under Detect snoring to measure your snoring whenever you are sleeping.
6 Connect your phone to the charger and place the phone's microphone so it faces you before sleeping.
Your snoring will be measured along with your other sleep records when you sleep while wearing the Watch.

• The snore detection feature can be turned on in the Samsung Health app (version 6.18 or later) of the connected phone.
• Snoring may not be measured if you do not set the snore detection feature to Always, do not connect your phone to the charger before sleeping, or do not place the phone's microphone so it faces you before sleeping.

Using the skin temperature during sleeping feature

Record the change in your skin temperature while you sleep and receive assistance in creating an optimal sleeping environment.

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Settings → Sleep.
3 Tap the Skin temperature during sleep switch to turn it on.

Your skin temperature will be measured along with your other sleep records when you sleep while wearing the Watch.

If your skin temperature is measured continuously while sleeping, the battery

Apps and features

Medications

You can record and manage your medications and receive reminders at scheduled times. You can also check and manage information about medications that have been saved in the Samsung Health app of the connected phone.

This feature may not be available depending on the region.

Adding medication information

1 Tap the Health icon ( 🔒) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Medications → Add on phone.
The Samsung Health app will open on your connected phone.
3 Tap Start.
4 Enter the medication name in the search field. When there is no medication you want, tap Add custom medication and enter its name manually. If there is a prescription, tap Use image of prescription or Scan prescription with camera and add the medication.
5 Enter the medication's information and shape, schedule, reminder style, etc. by following the on-screen instructions, and complete the addition.

Recording taken medication

When you select Medium or Strong as the Reminder style you can receive an alert at

Apps and features

4 Tap the input field, and use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the time the medication was taken.
5 Tape Save.
6 Tap the medications you have taken and tap Take. You can set the dosage when you tap the medication's name.

Deleting logs

1 Tap the Health icon (icon) on the Apps screen.
2 Tape Medications and tap Delete logged item.
3 Select data to delete and tap Delete.

Food

Record the calories you eat in a day and compare with your target calories to get help to manage your weight.

Recording the calories

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Food.
3 Tap Enter, tap the meal type at the top of the screen, and then select an option.

Setting your caloric intake target

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Food and tap Set target.
3 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the target.
4 Tap Done.

Body composition

Measure your body composition, such as your skeletal muscle mass or fat mass.

• This feature is only for your general wellness and fitness. Therefore, do not use it for medical purposes, such as diagnosing the symptoms, treatment, or prevention of disease.
• If you have an implanted cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator, or if any other electronic device is inside of your body, do not measure your body composition.
• A low electric current goes through your body when measuring your body composition. Although it is harmless to humans, do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant.

• For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist. Refer to How to wear the Watch for accurate measurements for more information.
• For accurate body composition measurements, you must enter your actual

Apps and features

- The Watch uses the Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) method when measuring body composition, which has more than 98% correlation compared to the Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) method, which is regarded as the golden standard.

Be aware of following conditions before measuring your body composition:

• If you are an individual under the age of 20, the results may not be accurate when you measure your body composition.
• You can get more accurate body composition results if you follow the following measurement conditions:

- Measuring at the same time of the day (recommended to measure in the

Apps and features

Measuring your body composition

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

2 Tap Body composition.

3 Tap Measure.

You can learn about how to measure your body composition in detail on the screen by tapping How to measure.

4 Enter your weight and tap Confirm.

5 Place your two fingers on the Home and Back buttons by following the on-screen instructions to begin measuring your body composition.

Correct position for measuring your body composition when wearing the Watch on your left wrist while the buttons are located on the right side

Correct measurement posture

Apps and features

6 Check measured body composition results on the screen.

To check additional information which is related to the body composition, use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen.

Mindfulness

Manage your mental health in your daily life by recording your mood or practising breathing exercises.

Recording moods

Track your mood in daily life and find factors that affect your mental state.

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

2 Tap Mood check-in under Mindfulness.

3 Tap Check in and record your mood by following the on-screen instructions.

Practising breathing exercises

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Breathing exercises under Mindfulness.
3 Tap Start and select the breathing exercise you want.
4 Start the breathing exercise by following the on-screen instructions.

Cycle tracking

Enter information about your period to begin tracking your menstrual cycle. When you enter your information, you can get predictive data, such as your next predicted menstrual date. Your skin temperature during sleep can be used to enhance the prediction data if the related feature is supported in your region.

When the predict period with skin temp feature is supported

• Cycle tracking is available for cycle and period prediction. NOT INTENDED FOR CONTRACEPTION.
• If you are currently using hormonal birth control or undergoing hormonal treatment that inhibits ovulation, this feature will not be useful for tracking ovulation.
  • This information is for personal reference only.
• Predictions may vary depending on use of the Watch, input data, environmental conditions, and other factors.
• To improve the accuracy of predictions, it is recommended to wear your Watch for at least four hours during sleep at night, five times a week.
• Not intended for diagnosing, curing, mitigating, treating, or preventing any disease or health conditions.
• Do not interpret or take clinical action based on the predictions made without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional.
  • This feature is not intended for users under 18 years of age.

When the predict period with skin temp feature is not supported

• This feature is only for managing and tracking your menstrual cycle. Therefore, do not use it for medical purposes, such as diagnosing the symptoms, or treating or preventing disease.
• This feature is not intended to be used for pregnancy planning or contraception purposes.
• Predicted dates are only for personal reference. Predicted dates may differ from actual dates.
• Individuals under the age of 18 should use this feature with a guardian.
• Do not make any medical decisions based on predicted dates without consulting a physician. Also, do not use the information provided from the Samsung Health app or take medical action without consulting a qualified medical expert.
• Turn on the cycle tracking feature in the Samsung Health app on your phone to use this feature on your Watch.
• Predicted dates may not be accurate if you are currently taking birth control or undergoing hormone therapy to suppress ovulation. (Only when the predict with skin temp feature is not supported)
• Predicted dates may vary depending on the input information. (Only when the predict with skin temp feature is not supported)
• Some features may not be available depending on the model.

Entering your cycle information

Predicting your menstrual cycle by measuring your skin temperature

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Settings.
3 Tap Predict period with skin temp.

The Samsung Health app will open on your connected phone, and the Predict period with skin temp feature will turn on.

• If you wear another wearable device with your Watch, such as the Galaxy Ring,
  the measured skin temperature data is not integrated, and you can select which wearable device to use to predict your menstrual cycle by measuring your skin temperature directly in the Samsung Health app on your connected phone.
• This feature may not be available depending on the region.

Heart rate

Measure and record your heart rate.

The Watch's heart rate tracker is intended for fitness and informational purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist. Refer to How to wear the Watch for accurate measurements for more information.

Apps and features

• Do not talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while taking heart rate measurements. Doing so may cause your heart rate to be recorded inaccurately.
• Heart rate measurements may vary depending on the measurement method and the environment they are taken in.
• If the sensor is not working, check the Watch's position on your wrist and make sure nothing is obstructing the sensor. If the sensor continues to have the same problem, visit a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.

Measuring your heart rate manually

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Heart rate.
3 Tap Measure to begin measuring your heart rate.
4 Check the measured heart rate on the screen. To check additional information which is related to the heart rate, use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen.

Changing the heart rate measurement settings

1 Tap the Health icon (3) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Heart rate.
3 Tap Settings and select the measurement method under Measurement.

Apps and features

Setting the heart rate alert

You can receive an alert when your heart rate is higher or lower than the resting heart rate value you set and it lasts more than 10 minutes.

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Heart rate.
3 Tap Settings and set the heart rate range under Heart rate alert.

• High HR: Set to receive an alert when your heart rate is consistently higher than the heart rate value you set.
• Low HR: Set to receive an alert when your heart rate is consistently lower than the heart rate value you set.

Stress

Check your stress level by utilising the bio data collected by your Watch and reduce your stress by following the breathing exercise that the Watch provides.

• The more frequently you measure your stress level, the more accurate your results will be because of the accumulated data.
• Your measured stress level is not necessarily related to your emotional state.
• Your stress level may not be measured, while you are sleeping, working out, moving a lot, or right after you finish a workout.
• For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above

Alleviating stress with the Mindfulness feature

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Stress.
3 Tap Go to Mindfulness and start recording your mood and practising breathing exercises. Refer to Mindfulness for more information.

Changing the stress measurement settings

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Stress.
3 Tap Settings and select the measurement method under Measurement.

• Measure continuously: Your stress level will be measured continuously. You can also receive an alert when your stress level remains High for an extended period.
• Manual only: Your stress level will be measured manually only when tapping Measure.

Blood oxygen

Measure your blood's oxygen level to check whether your blood is properly delivering oxygen to the different parts of your body.

This feature is only for your general wellness and fitness. Therefore, do not use it for medical purposes, such as diagnosing the symptoms, treatment, or prevention

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Measuring your blood oxygen level manually

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Blood oxygen.
3 Tap Measure to begin measuring your blood oxygen level.
Correct measurement posture

- For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist while leaving two fingers' worth of space. Also, place your elbow on the table while positioning your wrist close to your heart.

• Do not move and stay in the correct posture until finishing the measurement.
• You can learn about how to measure your blood oxygen level in detail on the

Measuring your blood oxygen level while sleeping

Set to measure your blood oxygen level continuously while sleeping.

1 Tap the Health icon (icon) on the Apps screen.

2 Tap Settings → Sleep.

3 Tap the Blood oxygen during sleep switch to turn it on. Your sleeping blood oxygen level will be measured along with your other sleep records when you sleep while wearing the Watch.

• If your blood oxygen level is measured continuously while sleeping, the battery will drain more quickly than normal.
• You can see the light because of the flickering optical bio-signal sensor while measuring your blood oxygen level.
• The Watch may measure your blood oxygen level even if you are not sleeping because your Watch can recognise your sleep status even while reading books or watching TVs or movies.
• Wear the Watch firmly to ensure that you will not create space between your wrist and the Watch when turning over in your sleep.

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Water

Record and track how much water you have drunk.

Recording water consumption

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Water.
3 Tap + 250 ml every time you drink water. If you accidentally added an incorrect value, select Delete, select the data to delete, and then tap Delete.
To change the cup volume, tapSet cup size and change it to the desired volume.

Setting your target consumption

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Water → Set target.
3 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the daily target.
4 Tap Done.

AGEs index

The advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are chemicals produced by combining proteins or lipids in the body with sugar. It accumulates in most parts of the body, including blood vessels, organs, joints, and retinas, causing aging and chronic diseases. Also, high-sugar diets and bad lifestyles (such as smoking, lack of exercise, lack of sleep) can accelerate AGEs production and accumulation. Recent studies have shown that AGEs index slowly changes over 6 months, but higher index is associated with premature aging and chronic disease. Galaxy Watch8 Classic and Galaxy Watch8 can measure AGEs index accumulated on the skin through advanced optical bio-signal sensor. Check your AGEs index by measuring it when you sleep.

• This feature is only for your general wellness and fitness. Therefore, do not use it for medical purposes, such as diagnosing the symptoms, treatment, or prevention of disease. Make sure to consult your physician for more information about your medical condition.
• Do not use a wrist that has skin problems or open wounds when measuring your AGEs index.
• The Watch uses light sensors that operate within the limits set by safety regulations. However, individuals with photosensitive skin may have adverse reactions to light, such as skin discolouration or rashes. Do not measure your AGEs index if you have any symptoms of photosensitivity.
• Cosmetics that contain the photosensitizing ingredients may make your skin sensitive to Ultraviolet (UV) rays. Do not measure your AGEs index if you use

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Be aware of following conditions before measuring your AGEs index during sleep:

You can get more accurate AGEs index results when you go to bed with your Watch on if you follow the following measurement conditions:

• Make sure your wrist with the Watch on is dry and clean.
• Make sure the sensors on the back of your Watch are clean.
- The optical bio-signal sensor may be affected by tattoos, scars, and hair on the wrist. Consider wearing your Watch in a place without these interferences or on your other wrist.
- Do not consume alcohol excessively before bedtime.

Measuring your advanced glycation end products (AGEs) during sleep

1 Sleep while wearing the Watch.
Your AGEs index will be measured along with your other sleep records when you sleep while wearing the Watch.
2 Tap the Health icon (💡) on the Apps screen after you wake up.

3 Tap AGEs index.

4 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to check all information related to your measured AGEs index.

You can check your previous measurements and information in the Samsung Health app on your connected phone.

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Vascular load

You can monitor your overall health and lifestyle by tracking trends in your vascular loads.

This feature is only for your general wellness and fitness. Therefore, do not use it for medical purposes, such as diagnosing the symptoms, treatment, or prevention of disease.

Be aware of following conditions before measuring your vascular load during sleep:

You can get more accurate vascular load results when you go to bed with your Watch on if you follow the following measurement conditions:

• Make sure your wrist with the Watch on is dry and clean.
• Make sure the sensors on the back of your Watch are clean.
- For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist while leaving two fingers' worth of space.
- The optical bio-signal sensor may be affected by tattoos, scars, and hair on the wrist. Consider wearing your Watch in a place without these interferences or on your other wrist.
- Do not engage in excessive drinking, eating, or exercising before bedtime.

Set the baseline before measuring the vascular load

You can monitor relative changes in your vascular load after setting a baseline by

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Measuring your vascular load while sleeping

1 Sleep while wearing the Watch.

Your vascular load will be measured automatically when you sleep while wearing the Watch.

2 Tap the Health icon (💡) on the Apps screen after you wake up.

3 Tap Vascular load and check the changes in your vascular load today compared to the baseline.

To check detailed information related to the Vascular load feature on your connected phone, tap Show on phone.

Wear the Watch firmly to ensure that you will not create space between your wrist and the Watch when turning over in your sleep.

Antioxidant index

Check your oxidative stress level by measuring your antioxidant index.

This feature is only for your general wellness and fitness. Therefore, do not use it for medical purposes, such as diagnosing the symptoms, treatment, or prevention of disease.

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

2 Tap Antioxidant index.

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Together

Compare your step count records with your friends who also use the Together feature of the Samsung Health app. When you start step challenges with your friends, you can check the challenge status on your Watch.

1 Tap the Health icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Together.

To check detailed information related to the Together feature on your connected phone, tap Show on phone.

Turn on the Together feature in the Samsung Health app on your phone to check the together information on your Watch.

Settings

Configure the various settings related to exercise and fitness.

Tap the Health icon (💡) on the Apps screen and tap Settings.

• General: Set to receive alerts to encourage you to reach your daily activity targets and receive notifications when you succeed.
• Measurement: Set how to measure your heart rate and stress, and turn the additional features that can be measured during sleep on or off.
• Cycle tracking: Turn on or off the feature that measures your skin temperature while you sleep to predict your menstrual cycle.

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Samsung Health Monitor

Introduction

You can measure biometric data, such as your blood pressure or ECG, whenever you want to with the Samsung Health Monitor of your Watch that includes both the optical bio-signal sensor and electrical bio-signal sensor. You can check the measurement history using the Samsung Health Monitor app on your connected phone since your Watch and phone have been synced automatically.

Manage your health more systemically with your physician based on your measurement results.

• If you have not installed the Samsung Health Monitor app on your connected phone, open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your Watch and follow the on-screen instructions to download it on the phone.
  • The Samsung Health Monitor app is only supported on Samsung phones.
• Individuals under the age of 22 cannot use the Samsung Health Monitor app to measure your biometric data.
• This app may not be available depending on the region.

Precautions for measuring biometric data

Common precautions

• The Samsung Health Monitor app cannot be used for medical purposes, such as diagnosing hypertension, cardiac disorders, and other heart conditions. Do not use this app for purpose of replacing a physician's medical judgment or treatment under any circumstances. In case of an emergency, contact a nearby hospital immediately.
• Do not change your medication, dosage, or usage without your physician's advice.
• The readings and results from the Samsung Health Monitor app are only for reference. Do not use them for making medical decisions without your physician's opinion under any circumstances.
• For accurate measurements, wear the Watch firmly around your lower arm above the wrist. Refer to How to wear the Watch for accurate measurements for more information.
• Always connect your Watch to your phone at home or in a safe place through Bluetooth for security reasons. It is not recommended to connect to a phone in a public place.

Precautions for measuring the blood pressure

• Before measuring, prepare a comfortable chair and a table to rest your arm and phone on.
• Sit upright in the comfortable chair you prepared with your back supported.
• Be sure to place your arm comfortably on a table when you are measuring your blood pressure.
• Rest for at least five minutes in a comfortable position before measuring your blood pressure.
  • Measure your blood pressure in a quiet place indoors.
• Do not measure your blood pressure while engaging in physical activity.
• Stay still and do not speak once you start measuring your blood pressure, and do not move or speak until the measurement is complete.
• Do not measure your blood pressure when you are in close vicinity of machines that produce strong electronic fields, such as MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), X-ray machines, electromagnetic anti-theft systems, or metal detectors.
• Do not measure your blood pressure during medical treatments, such as operations or defibrillation.
• Measure your blood pressure in an environment where the temperature is between 12 °C to 40 °C, and the relative humidity is between 30% to 90%.
• Avoid consuming alcohol, food that includes caffeine, smoking, exercising, and tobacco, with 70% of the population who are eating

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- Do not measure your blood pressure with the Samsung Health Monitor app if you have any of the following conditions:

• Arrhythmia
• Underlying heart disease or have suffered a heart attack
• Circulatory or peripheral vascular disease
• Valvular heart disease (Aortic valve disease)
• Myocardiopathy
• Other cardiovascular disease
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
• Diabetes
• Neurological dysfunction (for example, tremors)

• Blood clotting dysfunction or if you are taking a blood thinner

• Do not use a wrist that has been tattooed or has marks on it when measuring your blood pressure because the optical bio-signal sensor may be affected by the tattoos or marks.

• The Samsung Health Monitor app calibrates and measures blood pressure based on the readings from the arm that is wearing the blood pressure manometer. If there is a large difference between the blood pressure in both of your arms (more than 10 mmHg), you must consult your physician.
• Do not use a Watch which has been calibrated for other people for measuring

Precautions for measuring the ECG

• Before measuring, prepare a comfortable chair and a table to rest your arm and phone on.
• Sit upright in the comfortable chair you prepared with your back supported.
• Be sure to place your arm comfortably on a table when you taking an ECG.
• Rest for at least five minutes in a comfortable position before taking your ECG.
  • Measure your ECG in a quiet place indoors.
• Do not measure your ECG while engaging in physical activity.
• Stay still and do not speak once you start taking your ECG, and do not move or speak until the measurement is complete.
• Do not take your ECG when you are in close vicinity of machines that produce strong electronic fields, such as MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), X-ray machines, electromagnetic anti-theft systems, or metal detectors.
• Do not take your ECG during medical treatments, such as operations or defibrillation.
• Measure your ECG in an environment where the temperature is between 12 °C to 40 °C, and the relative humidity is between 30% to 90%.
• Make sure your wrist is not too dry when measuring your ECG. You can get more accurate ECG signals when your skin that comes in contact with the sensor is moist with a moderate amount of sweat, toner, or lotion.
  • If you have an implanted cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator, or if any other

Precautions for using the sleep apnea feature

• Do not use the sleep apnea feature if you have already been diagnosed with sleep apnea.

• Do not use the Samsung Health Monitor app's sleep apnea feature if you have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions:

• Movement-related conditions: Parkinson's disease, tremors, or periodic limb movement disorder during sleep (PLMS).

• Heart conditions: Congestive heart failure (CHF), atrial fibrillation
  – Lung diseases: Cronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis

• Do not use the sleep apnea feature if you are under 22 years of age.

• Do not use the sleep apnea feature if you are pregnant or experiencing temporary breathing symptoms because of a cold, allergies, asthma, or other conditions, as the results may be inaccurate.
• Do not change your medication dosage or schedule based on the sleep apnea risk detection results without consulting your physician.
• The Watch cannot detect all cases of obstructive sleep apnea. The Watch detects signs of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea but does not detect central sleep apnea.
• The Watch has not been cleared by regulatory authorities as a oxygen saturation measuring instrument.

Starting to measure blood pressure

Presets before measuring the blood pressure

Enter your profile on the Samsung Health Monitor app and calibrate your Watch before measuring your blood pressure. If you do not enter a profile, you cannot measure your blood pressure, and if you do not calibrate the Watch or have someone else calibrate it, the readings will not be valid.

Be sure to calibrate the Watch with cuff-typed blood pressure manometer when measuring your blood pressure with the Samsung Health Monitor app for the first time after purchasing the Watch. After initial calibration, recalibrate it every 28 days. The cuff-typed blood pressure manometer is sold separately.

1 Tap the Samsung Health Monitor icon (◀) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Blood pressure → Open app.

The Samsung Health Monitor app will open on your phone.

3 Read the terms and conditions and tap Agree.
4 Enter your profile information, such as your name, gender, and birthday, and tap Continue.
5 Tap Calibrate the watch.
6 Wear the cuff of the blood pressure manometer on the upper part of the arm not wearing the Watch. Refer to the blood pressure manometer's user guide for more

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Measuring the blood pressure

You can measure your blood pressure by using your Watch's optical bio-signal sensor without using any other medical devices, such as the cuff-typed blood pressure manometer, after calibration.

You have to wear your Watch on the same wrist used for calibration.

1 Tap the Samsung Health Monitor icon (◀) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Blood pressure → Measure.

Check the measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate on the screen.

Checking the blood pressure readings

Check the readings on the Watch's screen after measuring your blood pressure. You can check the previous readings and information on the connected phone's Samsung Health Monitor app. Share, delete, and manage your results on the phone's Samsung Health Monitor app.

If your readings are abnormally high or low and feel some unusual physical symptoms, contact a nearby hospital immediately for proper medical attention. If you are judged not to be in an emergency, measure at least two more times again.

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Starting to measure the ECG

Presets before measuring the ECG

Enter your profile on the Samsung Health Monitor app before measuring your ECG. If you do not enter a profile, you cannot measure your ECG.

1 Tap the Samsung Health Monitor icon (💡) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap ECG → Open app.

The Samsung Health Monitor app will open on your phone.

3 Read the terms and conditions and tap Agree.
4 Enter your profile information, such as your name, gender, and birthday, and tap Continue.
5 Tap Set up ECG and follow the on-screen instructions to get ready for measuring your ECG.

Measuring the ECG

Manage your health by checking your heart status in advance through the ECG measurement results.

1 Tap the Samsung Health Monitor icon (◀) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap ECG → OK and place a finger lightly on the electrical bio-signal sensor. Do not leave any space between your wrist and your Watch.

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3 Check the measured ECG results on the screen. Tap Add, select additional physical symptoms that you are currently experiencing, and then tapSave.
4 Tap Done.

Checking the ECG results

Check the results and ECG wave on the Watch and the connected phone's Samsung Health Monitor app screen after taking your ECG. The ECG wave shows heart rate rhythm and electric activities of your heart, and it is divided into several parts. Share the ECG graph and results with your physician to get an accurate diagnosis through a more thorough checkup when you find abnormal results from your ECG wave and readings.

You can check the previous results and information on the connected phone's Samsung Health Monitor app. Share, delete, and manage your results on the phone's Samsung Health Monitor app.

• Sinus rhythm: A normal heartbeat rhythm that is between 50–100 BPM.
• Atrial fibrillation: A type of arrhythmia where the heart beats irregularly. Consult your physician.
• Atrial fibrillation with high heart rate: When the heart rate is between 100–150 BPM when the ECG wave is sorted as Atrial fibrillation. Consult your physician.
• High heart rate: When the heart rate is between 100–150 BPM when the ECG wave is sorted as Sinus rhythm. Consult your physician if your results consistently indicate High heart rate and your resting heart rate is abnormally higher than usual.

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- Poor recording: It appears when the signals used for analysing the ECG measurement result are not measured properly. If this case, take the measurement again.

Consult your physician if Inconclusive or Poor recording appears continuously and you feel some unusual physical symptoms.

- If Poor recording appears continuously, wipe out the electrical bio-signal sensor and measure your ECG again. The signal may be experiencing interruptions because of the dryness of the skin on the sensor or hair on your wrist. In this case, measure your ECG after applying toner or lotion to make your skin moist or after removing some hair first. - If the ECG wave appears upside down, it may not be analysing your ECG properly. Tap the Settings icon (💡) on the Apps screen and tap General → Orientation to check the settings on the wrist where you wear the Watch and the buttons' location. Then, wear your Watch in the correct direction and measure your ECG again.

Using the irregular heart rhythm notification feature

If your Watch detects an irregular heartbeat consecutively with the irregular heart rhythm notification feature, it will identify episodes of irregular heart rhythms suggestive of Atrial fibrillation. In this case, the Watch will display a notification that it has detected an irregular heart rhythm and will prompt you to take an ECG measurement. With this feature, you can receive assistance in responding to potential risks associated with your heart health.

Starting to use the sleep apnea feature

Presets before using the sleep apnea feature

Enter your profile on the Samsung Health Monitor app before using the sleep apnea feature. If you do not enter a profile, you cannot use the sleep apnea feature.

1 Tap the Samsung Health Monitor icon (💡) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Sleep apnea → OK.

The Samsung Health Monitor app will open on your phone.

3 Read the terms and conditions and tap Agree.
4 Enter your profile information, such as your name, gender, and birthday, and tap Continue.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to get ready for using the sleep apnea feature.

Using the sleep apnea feature

Manage your health by checking your condition at home for sleep apnea symptoms without having to visit a specialist.

1 Tap the Samsung Health Monitor icon (💡) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Sleep apnea → Continue and tap the Sleep apnea feature switch to turn it on.
3 Tap OK and sleep while wearing the Watch for two nights over the next ten days.

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Checking the sleep apnea risk detection results

Your Watch measures the relative decrease in blood oxygen levels during sleep and uses this to detect breathing disruptions that may be a sign of sleep apnea. You can be notified if your Watch detects signs of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea after two nights of successful sleep measurements.

If you receive a notification that your Watch has detected signs of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, share it with your physician for further specialised testing. Even if no signs of sleep apnea are detected, consult your doctor if you feel uncomfortable.

You can check the results on the connected phone's Samsung Health Monitor app.

Do not use the sleep apnea feature again until you have consulted with your physician.

• Each sleep data analysis may take up to 90 minutes or more.

- The Sleep apnea feature of the Samsung Health Monitor app is not a tool for tracking or monitoring health conditions, so you should wait at least 30 days before using it again, even if you think you are not experiencing any health issues.

GPS

The Watch has a GPS antenna so that you can check your real-time location information without connecting to a phone.

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Music

Introduction

Listen to music saved on your Watch.

Using Music

Tap the Music icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

Drag the Queue and settings icon (—) upwards and tap Library to open the Library screen. On the Library screen, you can check the playlist and arrange music by tracks, albums, and artists.

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3 Select Tracks on watch.

The audio files saved on your Watch will appear, sorted by category.

• To send audio files from your phone to your Watch, tap the Add icon ( ), select audio files, and then tap Add to watch.
• To delete audio files saved on your Watch, touch and hold a file you want to delete, and tap Delete.

To sync audio files on your phone with your Watch every 6 hours, tap theAuto sync switch to turn it on. Then, tap Playlists to sync, select playlists to import to your Watch, and then tap Done. The selected playlists will be automatically synced with your Watch when it has more than 15% of remaining battery power and when power saving mode is turned off on your Watch.

Media Controller

Introduction

Control the media app installed on your Watch or the connected phone to play or pause music and video.

To open this app automatically from your Watch when you play music or videos on the connected phone, on the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (→ Advanced features and tap the Auto launch media controls switch to turn it on.

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Controlling the music player

1 Tap the Media Controller icon (播放) on the Apps screen.
2 Select Phone or Watch.

When you select Phone, music will play from the connected phone's music app and you can control the music player with your Watch.

When you select Watch, music will play from your Watch's music app and you can listen to music with your Watch's speaker or a connected Bluetooth headset.

Controlling the video player

1 Play video on the connected phone.
2 Tap the Media Controller icon (▶) on the Apps screen.

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Reminder

Register to-do items as reminders and receive notifications according to the condition you set.

• To use location reminders, the GPS feature must be turned on. Location reminders may not be available depending on the model.
• All reminders on your Watch will be synced with the connected phone automatically so that you can also receive alerts and check them from the phone.

Using Reminder

Tap the Reminder icon (√) on the Apps screen.

• To create reminders, tap the Write a reminder icon (1)
• To complete reminders, tap the Complete icon (○) or select a reminder and tap Complete.
• To restore reminders, tap the Navigation drawer icon (✓) → Completed, select a reminder to restore, and then tap Restore.
• To delete a reminder, touch and hold the reminder and tapDelete.

Calendar

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Bixby

Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your Watch more conveniently.

You can talk to Bixby. Bixby will launch a feature you request or show the information you want. Visit www.samsung.com/bixby for more information.

• Make sure the Watch's microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it.
• Bixby is only available in some languages, and certain features may not be available depending on your region.

Waking up Bixby

While pressing and holding the Home button, say what you want to Bixby. To use this feature, tap the Settings icon (💡) on the Apps screen, tap Buttons and gestures, tap Long press under Home button, and then select Bixby.

Alternatively, say the wake-up phrase, such as "Hi, Bixby" or "Bixby", and then say what you want.

Setting a wake-up phrase

1 Tap the Settings icon (💡) on the Apps screen and tap Advanced features → Bixby.
2 Tap Voice wake-up → Wake-up phrase and select a wake-up phrase you want.

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Alarm

Set and manage the Watch's alarms and the phone's alarms individually.

When your Watch is connected to your phone through Bluetooth, you can check all alarm lists on your phone from the Watch.

Setting alarms

1 Tap the Alarm icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

2 Tap Add on watch to set alarms that only go off on your Watch. You can also add an alarm from the connected phone by tapping Add on phone.

3 Tap the input field, use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the alarm time, and tap Next.

4 Set other alarm options, such as the date when to go off and whether to repeat the alarm, and tap Save. The saved alarm is added to the alarms list.

To turn on or off alarms, tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list.

Turning off alarms

Drag the Dismiss icon (×outside the large circle to turn off an alarm. Alternatively, rotate or swipe the bezel clockwise.

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Timer

Setting a timer

1 Tap the Timer icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap the Custom icon (☒)
3 Tap the input field, use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to set the duration, and tap the Start icon (▶).
If you select a preset, the timer will start right away. You can also check more presets by using the bezel or swiping upwards or downwards on the screen.

Dismissing a timer

Drag the Dismiss icon ( ) outside the large circle when your timer finishes.

Alternatively, rotate or swipe the bezel clockwise.

To restart the timer, drag the Repeat icon (💡) outside the large circle. Alternatively, rotate or swipe the bezel anticlockwise.

Stopwatch

1 Tap the Stopwatch icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

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4 Tap Stop or the Stop icon ( ) to stop timing.

• To restart the timing, tap Resume or the Resume icon (▶)
  • To clear lap times, tap Reset or the Reset icon (15)

On the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon ⬆ → Buttons and gestures → Action and select Stopwatch to start and control the stopwatch directly with the Quick button. During use, press the Quick button to stop or resume the timer, and press it twice to record the lap time. While it is stopped, press and hold the Quick button to clear all lap times. (Galaxy Watch8 Classic)

Gallery

Introduction

You can access images, albums, and stories saved on your Watch or synced with your phone. Also, you can personalise the watch face by using pictures.

Managing pictures saved on your Watch

Check the pictures on your Watch, categorised by type, and manage them by adding or removing them as desired. You can automatically sync pictures from your phone to your Watch.

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Using Gallery

Tap the Gallery icon (on the Apps screen.

Viewing images

Check and manage the images saved on your Watch.

1 Tap the Gallery icon (on the Apps screen.

2 Select a category.

3 Use the bezel or swipe upwards or downwards on the screen to scroll through the list and select an image.

Zooming in or out

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Customising a watch face

You can view pictures on your watch face after personalising it with pictures. Refer to Customising a watch face with a picture for more information.

1 Tap the Gallery icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Touch and hold the image to use.

To select more images, use the bezel or swipe left or right on the screen and select them.

3 Tap the Add to phone icon (○) and select a watch face type.

Deleting images

1 Tap the Gallery icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Touch and hold the image to delete it.

To select more images you want to delete, use the bezel or swipe left or right on the screen and select the other images you wish to delete.

To select all images, tap All.

3 Tap the Delete icon ( )

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Samsung Find

If you lose your phone or another wearable device that is registered to the same Samsung account as your Watch, you can use your Watch to find it. You can also share the locations of other people you preset.

If this app does not work properly, on the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon → Apps → App list → Samsung Find → Permissions → Location and select All the time.

Finding people

1 Tap the Find icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap People.
3 Select the person you want to find from the list. The map will show the person's location. Tap the More icon (…) to check their detailed location.

Finding my devices

1 Tap the Find icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Devices.
3 Select the device that you want to find from the list.

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Sending an SOS

Introduction

In an emergency, including when you are hurt from a fall, make an emergency call and send an SOS message that includes your location information to previously registered contacts. Also, you can set up your Watch to display your medical information on it after sending the SOS.

• If the GPS feature of your Watch is not turned on and it is needed to send your location information, it will be turned on automatically to determine your location.
• Your location information may not be sent depending on your region or situation.

Presets the SOS request

Entering medical information

Enter your medical information, such as your name and blood type. This information can be accessed directly on your Watch during an emergency.

1 Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and tap Watch settings → Safety and emergency.
2. Tan Medical info, enter your information, and then tanSave

Requesting an SOS

Setting the SOS request

1 Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and tap Watch settings → Safety and emergency.
2 Tap Emergency SOS and set the SOS request.

• To select a contact to make an emergency call, tapEmergency number to call and select a contact or enter one manually.
• To send an SOS message that includes your current location to emergency contacts, tap the Send SOS to emergency contacts switch to turn it on. Refer to Registering emergency contacts for more information about setting the emergency contacts to send a message.
• To automatically initiate an emergency call and send an SOS message after a countdown on the SOS request screen, tap the Require swipe to call switch to turn it off and tap Countdown to set the countdown time before the SOS request.

Sending an SOS request

1 In an emergency, press the Watch's Home button five times.
2 Drag the Emergency call icon (C) outside the large circle. Alternatively, rotate or swipe the bezel anticlockwise.

A call will be placed to your emergency contact.

Requesting an SOS when you are hurt from a fall

Setting the SOS request when you are hurt from a fall

1 Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and tap Watch settings → Safety and emergency.
2 Tap Hard fall detection, tap the switch to turn it on, and then set the SOS request to be sent when you are hurt from a fall.

• To set the conditions in which your Watch will determine you have been hurt from a fall, tap When to detect falls.
• To select a contact to make an emergency call, tapEmergency number to call and select a contact or enter one manually.
• To send an SOS message that includes your current location to emergency contacts when you are hurt from a fall, tap the Send SOS to emergency contacts switch to turn it on. Refer to Registering emergency contacts for more information about setting the emergency contacts to send a message.

Sending an SOS request when you are hurt from a fall

When there is a large impact, the Watch will detect the hurt from a fall through your arm's movement. If there is no movement detected for more than 30 seconds after the fall, it will display the alert while emitting sound and vibrating. If there is still no response after 60 seconds, the emergency call will be placed, and the SOS message will be sent automatically to the previously registered contact after the countdown.

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Stop sharing the location information

While sharing your location information, the SOS notification icon (SOS) appears on the Watch screen, and you can check the sharing status on the notification panel.

To stop sharing your location information, tap the notification panel and tapStop sharing → the OK icon (√)

If you do not stop sending SOS messages, additional messages that include your location information will be continuously sent to the previously registered contacts every 15 minutes for 24 hours after the first SOS message is sent. However, the message will be sent only when your current location is some distance away from the location where the last message is sent.

Voice Recorder

Record or play voice recordings.

Making voice recordings

1 Tap the Voice Recorder icon (on the Apps screen.
2 Tap the Record icon (☐) to start recording. Speak into the Watch's microphone. To pause recording, tap the Pause icon (☐).

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3 Tap the Stop icon (■ to finish recording.

The recording will be saved. To listen to the recorded sound, select a recording file.

The recorded audio files from your Watch are automatically synced to your connected phone and transcribed to text, and then you can check out a summary. The transcribed text can also be translated into other languages. These features may not be supported depending on the model of your connected phone.

Changing the recording mode

Tap the Voice Recorder icon (Hon the Apps screen.

Select a mode you want.

• : This is the standard recording mode.
- »T: The Watch records your voice for up to 10 minutes, converts it to text, and then saves it. For best results, keep the Watch near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place.

If the speech-to-text language does not match the language you are speaking, the Watch will not recognise your voice. Before using this feature, tap Speech-to-text on the voice recorder screen to set the speech-to-text language.

Calculator

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Compass

You can use your Watch as a compass.

1 Tap the Compass icon ( ) on the Apps screen.
2 Drag the More information icon (↑) upwards and tap Calibrate to calibrate the compass by swinging the wrist you are wearing the Watch on. After calibrating, the compass will appear.

Drag the More information icon (—) upwards to check additional information, such as the incline, altitude, and atmospheric pressure.

• The presence of magnetic substances, such as the wireless charger, may affect your Watch's internal compass sensor and lower its accuracy. Also, the metallic band, which contains magnetic substances, may affect your Watch's internal compass sensor by magnetic flux, depending on how you wear the band.
• The compass sensor may be affected by magnetic interference, leading to a decrease in accuracy, even if the compass was calibrated in a densely built-up city, inside a building, or in a confined indoor space like an indoor parking lot or inside of a car.

Buds Controller

You are check the bottom position of the Column. Dude is connected to the Watch and shares

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Camera Controller

You can remotely control the cameras of the phone connected to the Watch and take pictures or record videos from a distance.

This app may not be available depending on the connected phone.

Taking a picture

1 Tap the Camera Controller icon (●) on the Apps screen.

The Camera app will be opened on the connected phone.

2 Check the preview screen and tap the Take picture icon (○) to take a picture.

Recording a video

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Samsung Global Goals

The Global Goals, which were set up by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society. These goals have the power to end poverty, fight inequality, and stop climate change.

With Samsung Global Goals, learn more about the global goals and join the movement for a better future.

SmartThings

You can control smart appliances and Internet of Things (IoT) products that are connected to your phone with your Watch.

1 Tap the SmartThings icon ( ) on the Apps screen.

2 Tap All routines or All devices, and then select a device or routine to control.

To add the routines or devices, tapShow on phone and add them on the connected phone.

If you have not installed the SmartThings app on your connected phone or if the versions of the SmartThings app on your Watch and phone do not match, you will not be able to use this app. Download the latest version of the app on your phone when you tap Show on phone.

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Settings

Introduction

Customise settings for functions and apps. Set your Watch depending on your usage pattern by configuring the various settings.

Tap the Settings icon (💡) on the Apps screen.

Some features in Settings may not be available depending on the region, carrier, or model.

Samsung account

Register the Samsung account on your connected phone or check the previously registered Samsung account.

On the Settings screen, tap Samsung account.

Connections

Wi-Fi

Turn on the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi, and tap the switch to turn it on.

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Bluetooth

Connect to a phone through Bluetooth. You can also connect other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a Bluetooth headset.

On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth.

Precautions for using Bluetooth

• Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received through Bluetooth.
• Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.
• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
• Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.

NFC and contactless payments

You can use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps.

On the Settings screen, tap Connections → NFC and contactless payments.

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2 Touch the NFC antenna area of the Watch to the NFC card reader.

To set the default app, on the Settings screen, tap Connections → NFC and contactless payments → Default wallet app and select an app.

The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.

Flight mode

Set the Watch to turn off all wireless functions on your Watch. You can use only non-network services.

On the Settings screen, tap Connections and tap the Flight mode switch to turn it on.

Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel. In cases where it is allowed to use the device, always use it in Flight mode.

Mobile networks (Mobile network enabled models)

Customise the settings to control mobile networks.

On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile networks and select a mobile network connection option.

- Auto: Set to automatically use the Watch's mobile network when the Bluetooth connection with your phone is disconnected.

- When the Watch is connected to the phone through Bluetooth, the Watch's

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• Always off: Set not to use the Watch's mobile network.
• Mobile plans: Subscribe to the carrier's mobile plan or additional services.

• Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on the carrier.
• When you are not subscribed to the carrier's mobile plan, the Watch's mobile network is turned off to save battery power and the network services may not be available.

Data usage (Mobile network enabled models)

Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the limit settings. Set the Watch to automatically disable the mobile data connection when you have reached your specified mobile data limit.

On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Data usage.

• Start billing cycle on: Set the monthly start date of your plan's data usage.
• Set data limit: Turn on or off the feature to automatically disable the mobile data connection when you have reached your specified mobile data limit.
  • Data limit: Set the mobile data limit.

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Modes and Routines

Using modes

Turn modes that sync with your connected phone based on your current activity or location on or off.

On the Settings screen, tap Modes and Routines → Modes.

1 Select the mode you want.

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2 Tap Turn on.

For modes that run automatically, it will be turned on when the conditions added on the connected phone are detected.

To change the mode settings, tap Set on phone and configure the settings on the connected phone.

If mode sync is not working between your connected phone and Watch, tap theSync modes with phone switch to turn it on. Any new modes added or mode settings changed on the connected phone are synced with the Watch, as is the running status of the modes.

Only some modes are available if the Sync modes with phone feature is turned off, or if the connected phone has a different software version.

Using routines

Turn manual routines that sync with your connected phone on or off. For example, you can change your sound settings.

On the Settings screen, tap Modes and Routines → Routines.

1 Select the routine you want and tap Start.

If there are no routines, tap Add on phone and add a manual routine on the connected phone.

2 To stop running routines, tap Stop.

To change the routine settings, tan Set on phone and configure the settings on the

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Sounds and vibration

Change the sound and vibration settings.

On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration.

• Sound / Vibrate / Mute: Set the Watch to use sound mode, vibrate mode, or silent mode.
  • Vibrate with sound: Set the Watch to vibrate with sound.
  • Vibration: Set the vibration duration and intensity.
• Call vibration: Change the call vibration settings.
• Notification vibration: Change the notification vibration settings.
• System vibration: Select actions to receive vibration feedback.
  • Volume: Adjust the volume level.
• Ringtone: Change the call ringtone.
• Notification sound: Change the notification sound.
• System sounds: Enable sounds for certain actions.

Notifications

Change the notification settings.

On the Settings screen, tap Notifications.

- App notifications: Select a phone or Watch app to receive notifications for on your

Display

Change the screen settings.

On the Settings screen, tap Display.

• Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the screen.
• Adaptive brightness: Set the Watch to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions.
• Always On Display: Set the Watch screen and some apps' screens to always stay on while wearing your Watch. However, the battery will drain more quickly than normal while using this feature.
• Screen wake-up: Select how to turn the screen on. Refer to Turning the screen on for more information.
• Screen timeout: Set the length of time the Watch waits before turning off the screen's backlight.
• Show last app: Set the time to keep the last-used app on after the screen is turned off. If you turn the screen on again within the time you set after it has been turned off, the app screen you last used will appear instead of the Watch screen.
  • Font: Set the font style for the screen.
• Touch sensitivity: Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen so it can be used with gloves.
• Show charging info: Set the Watch to display the charging information when the screen is off while charging.

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• Sleeping apps: Select apps to sleep in the background. Sleeping apps only run in the background occasionally to extend the battery's usage time.
• Watch only: Only the watch appears on the screen and all other features will be turned off to reduce the battery consumption. Press the Home button to check the watch. To turn off Watch only mode, press and hold the Home button. Alternatively, place the Watch on the wireless charger to charge it to a certain level. The Watch will turn off and then turn on again.
• Battery protection: Set the watch to stop charging when the battery reaches a certain level and to resume charging when it drops below a certain level.
• Show charging info: Set the Watch to display the charging information when the screen is off while charging.
• Auto power on: Set the Watch to turn on automatically when you start charging while it is turned off and the battery is charged to more than 10%.

The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your Watch settings and operating conditions.

Buttons and gestures

Turn on the buttons or gestures feature and configure the settings.

On the Settings screen, tap Buttons and gestures.

- Quick button: Select an app or feature to launch using the Quick button. Refer to

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Health

Configure the various settings related to exercise and fitness.

On the Settings screen, tap Health.

• General: Set to receive alerts to encourage you to reach your daily activity targets and receive notifications when you succeed.
• Measurement: Set how to measure your heart rate and stress, and turn the additional features that can be measured during sleep on or off.
• Cycle tracking: Turn on or off the feature that measures your skin temperature while you sleep to predict your menstrual cycle.
• Auto detect workouts: Turn on the auto detect workouts feature and configure the settings, such as selecting the exercise types to be detected.
• Inactive time: Turn the feature on to receive alerts after 50 minutes of inactivity, and set the time and days you want to be notified.
• Make visible to other devices Give permission to other devices to find your Watch.
• Share data with devices and services: Set to share information with other connected health platform apps, exercise machines, and TVs.
• Privacy: Select apps or service providers to share information with to display the necessary information during exercise.

Security and privacy

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Location

Change settings for location information usage.

On the Settings screen, tap Location.

• App permissions: Check the list of apps that have permission to access the Watch's location and edit the permission settings.
• Location services: Check the location services your Watch is using.

Safety and emergency

Manage your medical information and emergency contacts. You can also set to request an SOS when you are in an emergency. Refer to Sending an SOS for more information.

On the Settings screen, tap Safety and emergency.

• Medical info: Set or check your medical information.
• Emergency contacts: Add your emergency contacts.
- Emergency SOS: Set to request an SOS by pressing the Watch's Home button five times in an emergency.
- Hard fall detection: Set to request an SOS when your Watch detects a hard fall.
- Emergency sharing: Send a message that includes your location information and a low battery alert warning to emergency contacts.
- Wireless Emergency Alerts: Change settings for emergency features, such as wireless emergency alerts.

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Google

Change the settings for Google.

On the Settings screen, tap Google.

Digital assistant: Use the Watch's features or search for information using your voice.
- Accounts: Check the Google Account registered on your connected phone and add it to your Watch.
- Password Manager: Sync the passwords saved in the Google Account on other devices with your Watch. You can also sign in automatically to apps and websites directly from your Watch.

Advanced features

Turn on the advanced features.

On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features.

• Disconnection alerts: Set to receive alerts when your Watch loses its Bluetooth connection to your phone while wearing it.
• Water lock: Turn on Water lock mode before entering the water. Touch recognition may not be available when Water lock mode is turned on.
• Status indicators: Change the display settings for the status indicator icons at the top of the Watch screen.
• Now bar style: Set how to display the Now bar at the bottom of the Watch screen.

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Device care

The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your Watch's battery, storage, and memory.

On the Settings screen, tap Device care.

• Battery: Check the remaining battery power and time to use the Watch. If the battery is low, turn on power saving mode to reduce battery consumption. Refer to Battery for more information.
• Storage: Check the status of used and available storage and tap Manage on phone to free up storage by deleting unnecessary files after checking them.

The actual available capacity of the internal storage is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the storage. The available capacity may change when you update the Watch.

- Memory: Check memory usage or tapClean now to free up memory by stopping background apps.

Apps

Configure the settings for the Watch's app.

On the Settings screen, tap Apps.

• Choose default apps: Choose default apps for similar features.
  • Health Platform: Set your profile to be used for managing your health data and set

General

Customise your Watch's general settings. You can also connect your Watch to a new phone or reset the Watch.

On the Settings screen, tap General.

• Touch bezel: Change the touch bezel settings. (Galaxy Watch8)
• Text-to-speech: Change the settings for text-to-speech features used when TalkBack is turned on, such as languages, speed, and more.
• Date and time: Set the date and time manually.

Disconnect your Watch from the phone to use this feature, since it is synced with the connected phone.

• Samsung Keyboard: Change the settings for the Samsung Keyboard.
- Keyboard list and default: Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings.
- Quick responses: Configure your watch to use the emoji responses, suggested replies, and custom responses features synced with the connected phone.
- Orientation: Set the Watch to match the wrist you wear it on, whether left or right, and the orientation of the buttons after wearing your Watch.
- Transfer watch to new phone Connect your Watch to a new phone that uses the same Google Account as your previous phone without resetting the Watch's data. Refer to Connecting your Watch to a new phone for more information.
- Reset: Delete all data on your Watch. However, if your Watch is connected to your

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• Hearing enhancements: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have impaired hearing.
• Interaction and dexterity: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity.
• Advanced settings: Manage other advanced functions.
• Installed apps: Check out accessibility services installed on the Watch.

Software update

Update your Watch's software through the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. You can also change the update settings.

On the Settings screen, tap Software update.

• Download and install: Check for and install updates manually.
  • Auto update: Set the Watch to install updates automatically.

About watch

Access the Watch's additional information.

On the Settings screen, tap About watch.

• Status information: Check out the information, such as the Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth address, and serial number.
• Legal information: Access legal information related to the Watch. You can also send

Galaxy Wearable app

Introduction

You can check the Watch's remaining battery and configure the settings with the Galaxy Wearable app.

Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.

To search for settings by entering keywords, tap the Search icon (Q). You can also search for settings by selecting a tag under Suggestions.

To set the Galaxy Wearable app, tap the All devices icon (💡) → the More options icon (💡), and then tap Settings.

• To use the Galaxy Wearable app, you must connect your Watch to a phone. Refer to Connecting the Watch to a phone for more information.
• Some features may not be available depending on the type of connected phone, carrier, or model.

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Managing devices connections

You can manage various device connections, such as checking your wearable devices connected to your phone or connecting a new device with the Galaxy Wearable app.

Managing the connected device

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap the All devices icon (38)

Currently connected devices and previously connected devices will appear on the list.

• To disconnect the currently connected device from the phone, tap the Disconnect icon (💡) next to the connected device from the list.
• To reconnect with a device you have previously connected, select the device from the list and tap Connect.

Adding a new device and removing devices

1 On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap the All devices icon (☐).
2 Tap the Add new device icon (+) and follow the on-screen instructions to connect a new wearable device.

The new wearable device will be connected and added to the list.

To remove wearable devices from the list, tap the More options icon Ⓧ → Remove device, select a device, and then tap Remove.

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Watch faces

You can change the type of watch to be displayed on the Watch screen.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch faces.

Select a watch face you want and tap Customise or the Customise icon (no change screen colours or components, such as clock hands and dials, and even select items to display on the Watch screen.

Making My style watch faces

Change your watch face into a pattern image that uses a colour combination abstracted from the picture you took. You can match your Watch's watch face with any fashion you want.

This feature is only available on Samsung or Android phones.

1 On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch faces.
2 Select My style under Motion graphics.
3 Tap the Customise icon ( ).
4 Tap Background → Camera.

To select a picture saved on your phone, tapGallery.

5 Tap the Take picture icon (○) to take a picture and then tap OK.
6 Draq the part of the picture you want to use into the circle. or adjust the size of the

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Making Galaxy Avatar watch faces

Change your watch face into your own avatar.

This feature is only available on Samsung phones that support the Galaxy Avatar features.

1 On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch faces.
2 Select Galaxy Avatar under Animated.
3 Tap the Customise icon ( ).
4 Tap Character.
5 Tap the Add icon (+) and follow the on-screen instructions to create your avatar.
6 Select the created avatar under Other avatars to transfer it to your Watch.
7 Tap Save.
The watch face will be changed into the Galaxy Avatar one.

Apps screen

Rearrange apps on the Apps screen and change the arrangement style of the apps. You can also set the Apps screen to display featured apps based on how you use your Watch.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapApps screen.

To rearrange apps, touch and hold an app to move, drag it to the desired position.

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Tiles

Customise and manage the tiles and widgets on the Watch.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Tiles.

Adding or removing tiles

Tap the Add tiles icon ( 1/2 , select widgets you want to add under Samsung apps, and then tap Save.

To delete the widget, tap the Delete icon (⊖) on the widgets you want to remove and tap Save. If the tile doesn't have a widget, it will be deleted automatically.

Rearranging the order

Touch and hold the tile you want to move, drag it to the desired position, and then tap Save.

To change the widget's arrangement on the tile, touch and hold the widget you want to move, drag it to the desired position, and then tap Save.

Quick panel

Select the quick settings icons displayed on the quick panel of your Watch. You can also rearrange quick settings icons.

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Watch settings

Introduction

Check your Watch's status and configure your Watch settings.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings.

Samsung account

Register the Samsung account on your connected phone or check the previously registered Samsung account.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → Samsung account. Refer to Registering a Samsung account on your Watch for more information.

Modes and Routines

Set to sync the mode settings of your Watch and phone.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → Modes and Routines.

- Sync modes with phone: Set to sync the mode settings of your Watch and phone. When turning on this feature, any new modes added or mode settings changed on your connected phone will be synced with the Watch, as is the running status of the modes.

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Notifications

Change the notification settings.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Notifications. Refer to Notifications in Apps and features for more information about other features besides those listed.

- Sync Do not disturb with phone: Set to sync the Do not disturb settings of your Watch and phone.

Display

Change the screen settings.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → Display. Refer to Display in Apps and features for more information.

Battery

Check the remaining battery power and time to use the Watch. If the battery is low, turn on power saving mode to reduce battery consumption.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → Battery. Refer to Battery in Apps and features for more information.

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Wallet

Use various convenient features in Samsung Wallet.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → Wallet.

This feature may not be available depending on the region or connected phone.

Safety and emergency

Manage your medical information and emergency contacts. You can also set to request an SOS when you are in an emergency. Refer to Safety and emergency in Apps and features or Sending an SOS for more information.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → Safety and emergency.

Accounts and backup

You can use various features of the Watch after registering your Samsung or Google account on your connected phone and add them on your Watch. You can also regularly back up your Watch's data and files automatically with Smart Switch on your connected phone and save the backup to Samsung Cloud.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → Accounts and backup.

- Save the Watch's data and files that are automatically backed up periodically to

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Advanced features

Turn on the advanced features.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Advanced features. Refer to Advanced features in Apps and features for more information about other features besides those listed.

- Remote connection: Set the Watch to remotely connect to your phone with the mobile network or Wi-Fi network when a Bluetooth connection between devices is unavailable.

Device care

The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your Watch's battery, storage, and memory. You can also test your Watch.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → Device care. Refer to Device care in Apps and features for more information about other features besides those listed.

• Diagnostics: Test your Watch using Samsung Members.

Apps

Configure the settings for the Watch's app.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Apps. Refer to Apps

Manage content

Sync saved audio files or images from your phone to your Watch, or transfer them to your Watch.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → Manage content.

- Music

• Tracks on watch: Check and manage the audio files on your Watch by category. Refer to Managing audio files saved on your Watch for more information.
• Auto sync: Set the phone to automatically sync audio files added to the playlists selected as Playlists to sync every six hours with the Watch.
• Playlists to sync: Select a playlist to sync with the Watch automatically.

This feature may appear only when the Samsung Music app is installed on your phone and when you turn on the Auto sync feature.

- Gallery

• Images on watch: Check and manage images on your Watch by category. Refer to Managing pictures saved on your Watch for more information.
• Auto sync albums: Set the phone to automatically sync images added to the albums selected as Albums to sync with the Watch.
• Albums to sync: Select an album to sync with the Watch automatically.
• Auto sync image limit: Set the maximum number of images that can be sent during auto sync.

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Mobile plans (Mobile network enabled models)

Use various other services through the mobile network after activating it on the Watch.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Watch settings → Mobile plans.

General

Customise your Watch's general settings. You can also connect your Watch to a new phone or reset the Watch.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → General. Refer to General in Apps and features for more information.

Accessibility

Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the Watch.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → Accessibility. Refer to Accessibility in Apps and features for more information.

Watch software update

Update your Watch's software through the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. You can also change the update settings.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapWatch settings → Watch software update. Refer to Software update for more information.

Find My Watch

If you misplace your Watch, you can use the Galaxy Wearable app, the SmartThings Find feature of the SmartThings app, or the Samsung Find app installed on the connected phone to find it.

• Support for the SmartThings Find feature and the Samsung Find app may vary depending on the connected phone's software version.
• The screen may switch automatically to find your Watch if the SmartThings Find feature or Samsung Find app on the connected phone has those features. If both the SmartThings Find feature and the Samsung Find app are supported, the Samsung Find app will be opened.

Searching with the Galaxy Wearable app

1 On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Find My Watch.
2 Tap Start.

The Watch will make a sound and vibrate, and its screen will turn on.

To stop making sound and vibrating, drag the Dismiss alert icon (✗) outside the large circle on the Watch. Alternatively, use the bezel. You can also stop it by tappingStop on the phone.

Controlling the Watch remotely

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Searching with the SmartThings Find feature from the SmartThings app or the Samsung Find app

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Find My Watch.

The SmartThings Find screen that is available through the SmartThings app will appear or the Samsung Find app will be opened on the phone, and you will then be able to check the location of your misplaced Watch. Also, you can find it by following the sound emitted from your Watch.

To find your Watch using the Samsung Find app, Samsung Find's features related to finding devices offline must be turned on.

Store

Download the apps and watch faces to be used on your Watch.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tapStore.

Usage notices

Precautions for using the device

Please read this guide when using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

• Descriptions are based on the device's default settings.
• Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, model specifications, or device's software.
• The device may require a connection to a Wi-Fi or mobile network when using some apps or features.
• Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and memory usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device's specifications and the environment that it is used in.
• Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung.
• Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.

• The model specifications and supported services may differ depending on the region.
• Modifying the device's operating system or installing software from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data damage or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
• Some features may not work as described in this guide depending on the maker and model of the phone you connect to your Watch.
• You can see the screen clearly even in strong outdoor sunlight by automatically adjusting the contrast range based on the surrounding environment. Because of the nature of the product, displaying fixed graphics for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting.
• It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the screen for extended periods and turn off the screen when not using the device.
• You can set the screen to turn off automatically when you are not using it. On the Watch's Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (💡) → Display → Screen timeout, and then select the length of time you want the device to wait before turning off the screen.
• To set the screen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment, on the Watch's Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (💡) → Display, and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to turn it on.
• Depending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information

Notes on package contents and accessories

Refer to the quick start guide for package contents.

• The items supplied with the Watch and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or carrier.
• The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.
• Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
• You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the Watch before purchase.
• Except for the Watch, some supplied items and accessories may not have the same water- and dust-resistance certification.
• Use Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

Maintaining the device's water and dust resistance

• This device is water and dust resistant, and meets the following international standards.
• 5ATM water resistance classification certification: Was tested by submerging the device in 50m of fresh water for 10 minutes, leaving it still, without any movement, to meet the requirements of ISO 22810:2010.
• IPX8 water resistance classification certification: Was tested by submerging the device in 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes, leaving it still, without any movement, to meet the requirements of IEC 60529.
• IP6X dust resistance classification certification: Was tested to meet the requirements of IEC 60529.
• You can use this device when you are exercising, washing your hands or on a rainy day.
• You can use this device when you are swimming in a pool or the sea where the water level is not deep.
• The water resistance of your Galaxy device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear, depending on the usage environment or conditions. It is recommended to have your Galaxy device's water resistance tested once a year at a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.

Usage notices

• Do not stay submerged underwater, go snorkelling, diving or scuba diving, or play water sports like water-skiing or surfing, and do not swim in fast-moving water, such as a river, while wearing your device. Also, do not expose it to high-pressure cleaning machines or similar things. This would result in a dramatic rise in water pressure which could cause the water resistance guaranteed by our company to change.
• If the device is hit or damaged, its water and dust resistance may be compromised.
• Do not disassemble your device without proper guidance.
• If you dry your device with a machine that gives off hot air, like a hair dryer, or if you use your device in a hot environment like a sauna, the water resistance could be damaged from a dramatic change in the air or water temperature.

Precautions for overheating

If you feel discomfort because of overheating while using the device, stop using it immediately and remove it from your wrist.

- To avoid problems, such as device malfunction, skin discomfort or damage, and battery draining, a warning will appear on the device if it reaches a specific temperature. When the initial warning appears, device features will be turned off until the device cools down to a specific temperature. However, the emergency call feature will be available on the LTE model.

Cleaning and managing the Watch

Follow these points to ensure your Watch works correctly and maintains its appearance. Failure to do so may damage the Watch and cause the skin irritation.

• Turn off the Watch and remove the band before cleaning it.
• Prevent the device from being exposed to dust, sweat, ink, oil, and chemical products such as cosmetics, antibacterial spray, hand cleaner, detergent, and insecticides. The Watch's exterior and interior parts may be damaged or it could result in poor performance. If your Watch is exposed to any of the previously mentioned substances, use a lint-free, soft cloth to clean it.
• Do not use soap, cleaning agents, abrasive materials and compressed air when cleaning your Watch and do not clean it with the ultrasonic waves or the external heat sources. Doing so may damage the Watch. Skin irritation may be caused by soap, detergents, hand sanitisers, or cleaning agents left on the Watch.
• When you remove sunblock, lotion, or oil, use a soap-free detergent, then rinse and dry your Watch thoroughly.
• The hybrid band is not water-resistant. Do not swim or take a shower while using the hybrid band.
• The hybrid band may make squeaking sound where it connects with the Watch because of the characteristics of the leather material. This is normal and you can address this issue by applying leather care products to the band at the connection point.

Use caution if you are allergic to any materials on the Watch

• Samsung has tested the noxious materials found on the Watch through the internal and external certificate authorities, including the test for all materials which contact with skin, skin toxicity test, and the Watch-wearing test.
• The Watch includes nickel. Take the necessary precautions if your skin is hypersensitive or you have an allergy to any materials found on the Watch.

- Nickel: The Watch contains a small amount of nickel, which is below its reference point limited by the Europe REACH regulation. You will not be exposed to the nickel inside the Watch and the Watch has passed the international certificated test. However, if you are sensitive to nickel, be careful to use the Watch.

- Only the materials observed the standards of the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the regulations of the European countries, and other international standards are used to make a Watch.

- For more information about how Samsung manages chemicals, refer to the Samsung website.

How to find the standby power consumption information for this product

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Troubleshooting

Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Watch.

You can also use Samsung Members to solve any problems you might encounter while using your device.

The Watch displays network or service error messages

• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. While moving, error messages may appear repeatedly.
• You cannot access some options without a subscription. For more information, contact your carrier.

Your Watch does not turn on

When the battery is completely discharged, your Watch will not turn on. Fully charge the battery before turning on the Watch.

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Your Watch freezes or encounters a problem

Try the following solutions. If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.

Restarting the Watch

If your Watch freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the Watch and turn it on again.

Forcing restart

If your Watch is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Home button and the Back button simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.

Resetting the Watch

If the methods above do not solve your problem, perform a factory data reset.

On the Apps screen, tap the Settings icon (💡) → General → Reset → Reset.

Alternatively, open the Galaxy Wearableapp on your phone and tap Watch settings →

General → Reset → Reset. If your Watch and phone are not connected at the time of the

Watch reset, the data stored on your Watch will be deleted.

Another Bluetooth device cannot locate your Watch

- Ensure that the Watch's Bluetooth feature is turned on.

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A Bluetooth connection is not made or your Watch and the phone are disconnected

• Ensure that the Bluetooth feature on both devices is turned on.
• Ensure there are no obstacles, such as walls or electrical equipment, between the devices.
• Ensure that the latest version of the Galaxy Wearable app is installed on the phone. If the Galaxy Wearable app is not the latest version, update the Galaxy Wearable app to the latest version.
• Ensure that your Watch and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in.
• Restart both devices and open the Galaxy Wearable app on the phone again.

Calls are not connected

• Ensure that your Watch is connected to a phone through Bluetooth.
• Ensure that your phone and Watch have accessed the right cellular network.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling on the phone.
• Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number on the phone.

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Sound echoes during a call

Adjust the volume or move to another area.

A cellular network or the internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor

• Ensure that you are not blocking the Watch's internal antenna.
• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You may have connectivity problems because of issues with the carrier's base station. Move to another area and try again.
• When using the device while moving, wireless network services may be unavailable because of issues with the carrier's network.

The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers)

• Ensure that you connect the Watch to the wireless charger properly.
• Visit a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre and have the battery replaced. Bring the charger and USB cable you are using for better service support. If wireless charging is not working, bring the wireless charger as well.

The battery depletes faster than when first purchased

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Your Watch cannot find your current location

The Watch uses your phone's location information. GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set to use Wi-Fi or a mobile network to find your current location.

A small gap appears around the outside of the Watch case

• This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur.
  • Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.

There is not enough space in the Watch's storage

Delete unnecessary data, unused apps, or files to free up storage space.

Removing the battery

• To remove the battery, contact an authorised service centre. To obtain battery removal instructions, please visit www.samsung.com/global/ecodesign_energy.
• For your safety, you must not attempt to remove the battery. If the battery is not properly removed, it may lead to damage to the battery and device, cause personal injury, and result in the device being unsafe.

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