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Basics
Turning the screen on and off
To turn on the screen, rotate the bezel. Or, press the Home key or the Back key.
If the screen does not turn on after you rotate the bezel, tap (Settings) on the Gear’s Apps screen and tap Device →Bezel
To turn off the screen, cover it with your palm. Also, the screen will automatically turn off if the Gear is not used for a specified period.
You can also turn on the screen using the (Settings) →Device
Switching the screen
Switching between the Watch and Apps screen
To open the Apps screen, press the Home key on the Watch screen.
To return to the Watch screen, press the Home key.
View recent apps.
An app
Watch screen | Apps screen |
Apps screen
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps.
To view other panels, rotate the bezel or swipe the screen to the left or right.
The available apps may vary depending on the software version.
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