Getting started
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Locking and unlocking the Gear
When not in use, lock the Gear to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button
on the Clock screen turns off the screen and puts the Gear into lock mode. The Gear
automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the Gear, press the Power button.
Adjusting the brightness of the display
You can adjust the display’s brightness on the Gear to suit the environment.
On the Home screen, tap
Settings
→
Display
→
Brightness
, and then adjust the brightness.
In bright conditions, such as in direct sunlight, you can set the brightness of the
Gear’s display at the maximum to use
Outdoor mode
. If the screen remains off for
5 minutes, outdoor mode is automatically reset to the default settings.
Adjusting the volume
Adjust the volume up or down to adjust the Gear’s volume.
On the Home screen, tap
Settings
→
Sound
→
Volume
. Then, select an item and adjust it.
Do not hold the Gear’s speaker close to your ears. Excessive exposure to loud sounds
can cause hearing damage.
Switching to silent mode
Use one of the following methods:
•
Press and hold the Power button, and then tap
Sound
or
Vibration
.
•
On the Home screen, tap
Settings
→
Sound
→
Sound mode
→
Vibrate
or
Mute
.