SM-R210 User Manual English. 02/2017. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Basics 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 14 17 18 19 45 46 About the Gear 360 Read me first Package contents Device layout Indicator light Camera status screen Memory card Battery Attaching the strap to the Gear 360 Turning the Gear 360 on and off Connecting the Gear 360 to a mobile device Appendix 47 Using the Gear 360 22 23 24 25 35 36 38 44 44 Settings Updating the software Using the Gear 360’s menus Using the Gear 360 solely Connecting to a mobile device remotely Recording videos or taking photos L
Basics About the Gear 360 The Gear 360 camera captures 360-degree videos and photos of you and your surroundings in one shot. The two fisheye lenses capture lively photos and videos. When you connect the Gear 360 to your mobile device via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, you can capture videos and photos remotely from your mobile device. You can also view, edit, and share videos and photos. If you connect the Gear 360 to a Gear VR, you can view your Gear 360 videos more realistically.
Basics Read me first Please read this manual before using this device to ensure safe and proper use. • Images may differ in appearance from the actual product. Content is subject to change without prior notice. You can access the full user manual for more information. Visit www.samsung.com to view device information, the user manual, and more. • Before using other devices, make sure they are compatible with the Gear 360. Visit www.samsung.com to see a list of compatible mobile devices.
Basics Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Gear 360 • USB Cable (USB Type-C) • Strap • Pouch • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the Gear 360 and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this Gear 360 and may not be compatible with other devices. • Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Basics Device layout Front camera status light Menu key Front camera Indicator light Power key OK key Microphone Camera status screen Strap hole Rear camera status light Rear camera Speaker Memory card tray Multipurpose jack 6
Basics Tripod socket Keys Key Function • Press and hold to turn the Gear 360 on or off. Power Menu OK • Press to return to the previous screen on the camera status screen. • Press repeatedly to move to the menu you want. • Press and hold to access connection modes. • Press to record a video or take a photo, or select the option you want.
Basics Indicator light The indicator light informs you of your Gear 360’s status. Indicator light Colour Status • Power on Flashes blue three times • Formatting a memory card or successfully resetting the Gear 360 • Power off Flashes red three times Flashes red • Battery power is low (lower than 10 %) Continuously on red • Overheating • The battery is charging. Continuously on green • The battery is fully charged.
Basics Camera status screen Access options, such as camera modes and connection modes, and view the Gear 360’s status via messages and indicator icons on the camera status screen. Camera status screen Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the camera status screen. You can check the Gear 360’s status on the camera status screen.
Basics Icon Function Battery power level Battery charging status • : Charging • : Overheating • : Charger connected improperly Connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth Bluetooth pairing mode Bluetooth pairing mode ended Recording mode Recording a video Shooting mode Time lapse mode Take several photos at set intervals and save them as one video.
Basics Memory card Installing a memory card A memory card must be inserted to take photos or record videos. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the Gear 360. Using an incompatible card may damage the Gear 360 or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.
Basics 1 Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot. Memory card tray Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the memory card tray. 2 Gently press the memory card into the memory card tray with the gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the Gear 360’s contacts. 3 Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot.
Basics Removing the memory card 1 2 3 Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot. Remove the memory card. Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot. Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the Gear 360. Format the memory card on the Gear 360 or on the Samsung Gear 360 app. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card.
Basics Formatting on the Samsung Gear 360 app 1 2 On the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 app → Settings. Tap Reset and format → Format Gear 360 SD card. A confirmation message will appear on the camera status screen when the formatting is finished. If you want to format a memory card using the Samsung Gear 360 app, you must connect the Gear 360 to the mobile device. Refer to Connecting the Gear 360 to a mobile device for more information.
Basics 1 Plug the small end of the charger into the multipurpose jack of the Gear 360, and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket. Multipurpose jack 2 After fully charging, disconnect the Gear 360 from the charger. First unplug the charger from the Gear 360, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
Basics Battery charging tips and precautions • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty. • If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device. • Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current.
Basics Attaching the strap to the Gear 360 You can conveniently carry the Gear 360 by attaching the strap to the Gear 360. Insert the strap into the strap hole, and then pull the loop. 2 1 You can also use the strap to fix the Gear 360 on a flat surface to record videos or take photos.
Basics Turning the Gear 360 on and off Press and hold the Power key to turn on the Gear 360. To turn off the Gear 360, press and hold the Power key. • The Gear 360 turns off if the device is not used for a specified period. By using the Auto power off after option, you can set the length of time the Gear 360 waits before it turns off. Refer to Settings for more information. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
Basics Connecting the Gear 360 to a mobile device Installing the Samsung Gear 360 app To connect your Gear 360 and mobile device, install the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device.
Basics Mobile device 4 5 Launch Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap CONNECT TO GEAR 360. The mobile device will activate the Bluetooth feature and search the devices to pair with. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. When your Gear 360 and mobile device are connected, the Bluetooth icon will appear on the camera status screen. Disconnecting or reconnecting the Gear 360 On the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 app → → Disconnect.
Basics Connecting a new Gear 360 After you unpair the Gear 360 from your mobile device, you can connect another Gear 360. On your mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 → → Connect to new Gear 360. Notices for using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that uses a 2.4 GHz frequency to connect to various devices over short distances. It can connect and exchange data with other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as mobile devices, without connecting via cables.
Using the Gear 360 Using the Gear 360’s menus Select and use menus that appear on the camera status screen by pressing the keys on the Gear 360. Accessing and selecting menus 1 2 3 Press, or press and hold, the Menu key. Press the Menu key until the menu you want appears. Press the OK key to select the menu. To undo the selection or return to the previous menu, press the Power key. Available menus When pressing the Menu key: • Video: Recording mode. Refer to Recording videos for more information.
Using the Gear 360 Using the Gear 360 solely You can use the Gear 360 to record videos and take photos without connecting to any other devices. 1 2 Press the Menu key to select which mode you want to use and press the OK key. Press the OK key to record a video or take a photo. To stop recording a video, press the OK key.
Using the Gear 360 Connecting to a mobile device remotely When the Gear 360 and your mobile device are remotely connected via Wi-Fi Direct, you can record videos and take photos from the mobile device. You can also view the videos and images captured by the Gear 360 on the mobile device. Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on your mobile device, and then tap 360 Camera to activate the remote viewfinder. Or, tap 360 Gallery to access the videos and images saved in the Gear 360.
Using the Gear 360 Notices for using Wi-Fi • Use your Gear 360 and the connected device within the specified connection range (5 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in. • Ensure that there are no obstacles between the Gear 360 and a connected device, including human bodies, walls, corners, or fences.
Using the Gear 360 Tips for getting the best shots • Place the subject at the centre of the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. • In dual lens mode, the border where two images are stitched together will be more natural when you position subjects more than 80 cm apart. • Make sure that the lenses are clean and avoid touching the lenses while capturing videos and images. Selecting a camera Select a camera to use. The selected camera’s status light will turn green.
Using the Gear 360 Using the Gear 360 1 Press the Menu key until Settings appears on the camera status screen, and then press the OK key to select it. 2 Press the Menu key until Switch Lens appears on the camera status screen, and then press the OK key to select it. 3 Press the Menu key until the camera you want to use appears on the camera status screen, and then press the OK key to select it. • Single lens Front: In single lens mode, use the front camera to capture 180-degree videos or photos.
Using the Gear 360 Using the mobile device 1 2 Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. Quick settings Changing preview mode Camera settings Preview thumbnail Change preview mode. Quick settings Change the shooting mode. Change camera mode. (Single lens mode or dual lens mode.) 3 4 Tap MODE → Video. Point the camera at a subject and tap to record a video. While recording, the camera status light will flash red.
Using the Gear 360 Changing preview mode In dual lens mode, you can preview images that will be taken with the front and rear cameras in different forms by changing preview mode. On the viewfinder, tap to change preview mode. • 360° view: Display the image spherically. Drag your finger across the screen in any direction you want to view the image from different angles. • Round view: Display the image as an inverted panorama.
Using the Gear 360 Taking photos Take 360-degree photos in dual lens mode, or take 180-degree photos in single lens mode. Using the mobile device 1 2 Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. 3 4 Tap MODE → Photo. Point the camera at a subject and tap to take a photo. The photo will be saved in the Gear 360’s memory card. The available number of photos you can take will be shown on the camera status screen.
Using the Gear 360 Time lapse Take several photos at set intervals and save them as one video. By playing the videos, you can view how the subject looks different from various perspectives. You cannot preview the images while recording. Using the mobile device 1 2 Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. 3 4 5 6 Tap MODE → Time lapse. Tap to set intervals. Tap to record a video. Tap to finish recording the video.
Using the Gear 360 Video looping Record a video continuously by overwriting a set period of the previously recorded content and saving the new content. You can make the most of the memory card’s capacity. Selecting the recording cycle 1 2 Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. 3 4 Tap MODE → Video looping. Tap and select a recording cycle. • 5 minutes: Record a video for 5 minutes and save the video at 1-minute intervals.
Using the Gear 360 Using the mobile device 1 2 Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. 3 4 5 Tap MODE → Video looping. Tap to record a video. Tap to finish recording the video. The video will be saved in the Gear 360’s memory card. Using the Gear 360 1 Press the Menu key until Video looping appears on the camera status screen, and then press the OK key to select it. The recording cycle will appear on the camera status screen.
Using the Gear 360 Landscape HDR Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. Using the mobile device 1 2 Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Camera. The viewfinder will appear. 3 4 Tap MODE → Landscape HDR. Tap to record a video. The video will be saved in the Gear 360’s memory card. The saving time of videos may differ depending on the memory card’s capacity.
Using the Gear 360 Live broadcast Invite your family and friends to watch the videos you record with the Gear 360 in real time. • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • You may incur additional charges for broadcasting via the mobile network. Starting your broadcast 1 2 Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. 3 4 To set your broadcast as public or private, tap Access via link only.
Using the Gear 360 Configuring camera settings Configuring settings on your mobile device You can configure camera settings from the viewfinder of the connected mobile device. On the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 app → 360 Camera. Quick settings Camera settings Quick settings Quick settings You can use the following options on the connected mobile device’s viewfinder. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used.
Using the Gear 360 Camera settings Tap on the viewfinder. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • Photo size: Select a resolution for photos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more memory. • Video size: Select a resolution for videos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more memory.
Using the Gear 360 Viewing videos or images Viewing videos View the recorded videos on the remotely connected mobile device. 1 2 Launch the Samsung Gear 360 app on the mobile device. Tap 360 Gallery and then select a video. • • 3 : Videos recorded by a single lens : 360-degree videos recorded by dual lenses Tap the play icon. The video will start playing. 4 During playback, spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch them together to zoom out.
Using the Gear 360 Using the motion view feature You can also view the video from different angles using the motion feature. During playback, tap Motion view and tilt or lightly shake the device. To deactivate the motion feature, tap Motion view. Changing view mode During playback, tap 360° view, Round view, Stretched view, Dual view or Panoramic view. • 360° view: Display the image spherically. Drag your finger across the screen in any direction you want to view the image from different angles.
Using the Gear 360 Viewing 360-degree images You can use additional features when viewing 360-degree images taken by both the front and rear cameras. Viewing images from different angles Drag your finger across the screen in any direction you want. You can change the viewing angle vertically and horizontally in a 360-degree range. Using the motion view feature You can also view the image from different angles using the motion feature.
Using the Gear 360 Deleting videos or images On the Samsung Gear 360 app’s screen, tap 360 Gallery, select the videos or photos you want to delete, and then tap Delete. To delete multiple videos or images, tap and hold a video or an image to delete, select multiple videos or images, and then tap DELETE. Saving videos and images to the mobile device You can save videos and images captured by the Gear 360 to your mobile device.
Using the Gear 360 Editing videos Trimming videos Select a video from the list and tap Trim. Drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired points to set the duration of the video to be played, and then tap SAVE. You can only edit videos saved in MY PHONE. Capturing images from 360-degree videos While viewing a 360-degree video, tap → Frame capture. The to capture the current image. screen.
Using the Gear 360 3 4 Follow the on-screen instructions on the mobile device to complete the installation. When the sign-in screen appears, sign in to your Oculus account. • Refer to the Gear VR’s manual for more information about connecting the mobile device to the Gear VR and the installation process. • This content is based on the Gear VR (SM-R324) but some content may differ from the Gear VR’s manual.
Using the Gear 360 Connecting the Gear 360 and a computer You can edit videos or make a video from images taken with the Gear 360 on your computer. You can also start live broadcasts. Windows OS supports the Gear 360 ActionDirector program and Mac OS supports the Gear 360 program. You can download these programs from www.samsung.com. For more information, refer to the program’s help menu.
Using the Gear 360 Settings You can configure settings for the Gear 360 and Samsung Gear 360 app. On the mobile device, tap Samsung Gear 360 app → Settings. GEAR 360 • Sound and LED: Change the notification sound and the light settings. – – Volume: Adjust the notification sound volume or mute the sound. – – LED indicator: Set the indicator light and camera status light to turn on or off.
Using the Gear 360 GEAR 360 MANAGER • 360 Camera settings: Configure the camera settings. • 360 Gallery settings: Change the save settings. – – Auto correct angle: Adjust the angle of videos when saving them on your mobile device. This feature automatically straightens recorded videos when you save them on your mobile device, so playback may differ from your intended purpose.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Gear 360. Your Gear 360 does not turn on When the battery is completely discharged, your Gear 360 will not turn on. Charge the battery completely before turning on the Gear 360. Another Bluetooth or Wi-Fi device cannot locate your Gear 360 • Ensure that your Gear 360 enters Bluetooth or Wi-Fi pairing mode. Press and hold the Menu key.
Appendix The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Charge the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • Ensure that the charger is connected properly. • Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • When you expose the Gear 360 or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced. • The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time.
Appendix Data stored in the Gear 360 has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the Gear 360. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the Gear 360. A small gap appears around the outside of the Gear 360 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.
FCC Warning Statement (FCC ID : A3LSMR210) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use. Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. Le fonctionnement dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est uniquement destiné à un usage intérieur.
