SAMSUNG SM-Q505 (02) PDF Document

The SAMSUNG SM-Q505 Galaxy Ring is a smart ring designed to help you analyze your activity patterns, sleep quality, and manage your health by continuously measuring your biometric signals. You can use your Ring after connecting it to your phone, and the measured data will be regularly synced with the Samsung Health app on the connected phone.

Ring:

• Optical heart rate sensor

• Temperature sensor

• Orientation indicator

Charging Case:

• Indicator light

• Charger port (USB Type-C)

• Wireless charging coil

• Multipurpose button

• Use the device in a place without magnetic interference for normal operation.

• The item contains magnets. Keep it away from credit cards, implanted medical devices, and other devices that may be affected by magnets. For medical devices, keep the item more than 15 cm apart. Stop use if you suspect interference and consult your physician.

• If you have a medical implant in your heart, do not place the supplied item in a pocket close to the implant.

• Keep a safe distance between objects affected by magnets (like credit cards, passbooks, access cards) and the supplied item, as they may be damaged or disabled.

• If the Ring is broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use it only after repair at a Samsung Service Centre.

• The charging case is not water and dust resistant. Be cautious with liquids or dust near the case.

• If foreign materials are on the sensor, clean it before wearing the Ring for accurate measurements.

• Press marks inside the Ring are from the retainer in the charging case and do not affect function or performance.

• When not in use, store the Ring in the charging case to prevent loss or damage.

Charge the battery before using your SAMSUNG SM-Q505 for the first time or after extended periods of non-use. The charging case, which has a built-in battery, is charged after the Ring inside it is charged.

1. Connect the USB cable to the charger and then plug the USB cable into the charging case’s charger port.

2. Plug the charger into an electric socket.

3. Open the charging case.

4. Align the orientation indicator of the Ring with the marker on the charging case’s Ring holder and place it in the charging case.

5. Close the charging case. The Ring will be charged first, followed by the charging case.

6. After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the charger. First disconnect the USB cable from the charging case and then unplug the charger from the electric socket.

The charging case has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery using a wireless charger (sold separately).

1. Open the charging case.

2. Align the orientation indicator of the Ring with the marker on the charging case’s ring holder and place it in the charging case.

3. Close the charging case.

4. Place the centre of the charging case’s bottom on the centre of the wireless charger.

5. After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the wireless charger.

Precautions for wireless charging:

• Do not place the charging case on the wireless charger when conductive materials, such as metal objects and magnets, are placed between the charging case and the wireless charger. The Ring and the charging case may not charge properly, may overheat, or the case may be damaged.

• Use Samsung-approved wireless chargers. If you use other wireless chargers, the battery may not charge properly.

You can charge your Ring with the battery of a device that works as a wireless charger.

1. Open the charging case.

2. Align the orientation indicator of the Ring with the marker on the charging case’s ring holder and place it in the charging case.

3. Close the charging case.

4. Turn on the Wireless power sharing feature on the device that functions as a wireless charger and place the centre of the charging case’s bottom on that device.

5. After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the device.

Note:

• Only mobile devices that support the Wireless power sharing feature can charge the Ring.

• The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device. Adjust the device and charging case for a strong connection.

• Do not move or use either device while charging.

• Power charged to the Ring may be less than the amount shared by the device.

• Charging speed may decrease if you charge the Ring while also charging the power-sharing device.

• If the power-sharing device’s battery drops below a certain level, power sharing will stop.

You can check the remaining battery level through the Ring’s sensor light or the charging case’s indicator light.

• Ring’s sensor light: Remove the Ring from your finger and check the sensor on the inside. If the battery is 15% or above, a green light will blink. If it is lower than 15%, a red light will blink.

• Charging case’s indicator light: Open the charging case or press the Multipurpose button when the Ring is inside. The indicator light will turn on for 3 seconds to show the Ring’s battery level. If the Ring is not in the case, it will display the case’s battery level.

• You can also check the Ring’s battery level in the Galaxy Wearable app when it is connected to your phone.

• Use only a Samsung-approved charger and cable specifically designed for your Ring.

• Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the charging case.

• Use only the supplied USB Type-C cable. A Micro USB cable may damage the charging case.

• If the charger port is wet, dry it thoroughly before charging.

• Chargers are sold separately.

• To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use.

• Use an approved charger that guarantees charging performance.

• Keep the charging case closed while storing or charging the Ring.

• If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, clean them before inserting the Ring in the case to prevent corrosion.

• Charging starts automatically when the Ring is placed in the case and stops when fully charged.

• If you won’t be using the Ring for a long time, store it after it is charged.

• When charging, the Ring may heat up. This is normal. If it gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.

• Avoid using a bent or damaged USB cable.

Note: If the charging case battery is too low, the indicator light will blink or not turn on, and the Ring will not be charged.

Wear the SAMSUNG SM-Q505 so that its orientation indicator is facing towards your palm. It is recommended to wear the Ring on a finger where it is not too tight or loose and fits comfortably.

• Be careful when using the Ring to avoid scratches, which are not covered by the warranty.

• Wear the Ring on your non-dominant hand.

• Do not wear metal rings next to the Ring.

• Remove the Ring when lifting or handling heavy or hard things.

• Do not wear the Ring when exercising with equipment like barbells and dumbbells, as it could hurt your hand.

• When handling items like your phone or watch, be careful not to damage them with the Ring.

• If holding a magnet, some features like step counting may not work properly.

• The Ring is designed for human fingers only.

• Ensure your finger and Ring are clean and dry before wearing to avoid skin irritation.

• If skin irritation occurs, stop wearing it immediately and consult a specialist.

• Do not look directly at the optical heart rate sensor’s lights.

• If the Ring becomes hot, remove it until it cools to avoid low-temperature burns.

If the Ring becomes stuck on your finger, do the following:

• Wet your finger with cold water and soap, then remove the Ring by turning it around slowly. Rinse and dry your hand and the Ring thoroughly afterwards.

• Immerse your finger in cold water, wait for some time until any swelling goes down, and then remove the Ring.

• Hold your hand so it is above your heart or rest for some time. When your finger’s circumference returns to normal, remove the Ring.

• If you need to cut the Ring off in an emergency, seek help from a medical professional or emergency services, as there is a risk of injury.

First, install the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. Depending on your phone, you can download it from the Galaxy Store or Play Store. The Ring is compatible with Android phones that support Google mobile services.

To connect via Bluetooth:

1. Before connecting, check the Ring’s battery level by placing it in the charging case. If the indicator light does not flash, charge the Ring.

2. Close the charging case and open it. Alternatively, open the case and press and hold the Multipurpose button for more than 3 seconds. The Ring will enter Bluetooth pairing mode, and a pop-up window will appear on your phone.

3. On your phone, tap Connect on the pop-up window and follow the on-screen instructions. You must register or sign in to your Samsung account to use all features.

To connect the Ring to a new phone, you must first reset it. Note that resetting may delete health data that has not been synced with the Samsung Health app.

1. On the currently connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Reset → Reset. After the reset, your Ring will enter Bluetooth pairing mode automatically.

2. On your new phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app to connect to your Ring.

Some features may not be available depending on the region or version of the Samsung Health app installed on your phone.

1. Sleep while wearing the Ring. The Ring will automatically start to measure your sleep.

2. After you wake up, open the Galaxy Wearable app on the connected phone.

3. Tap Sleep. The Samsung Health app will appear, showing all information related to your measured sleep.

Note: This feature is for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Before measuring, ensure the Ring’s battery is more than 20%.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Health settings → Sleep.

3. Tap the Blood oxygen during sleep switch to turn it on.

Your sleeping blood oxygen level will then be measured along with your other sleep records. Note that this will cause the battery to drain more quickly than normal.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Health settings → Sleep.

3. Tap Snore detection.

4. Tap the switch to turn it on.

5. Select Always under Detect snoring. To record audio, tap the Record audio switch to turn it on.

6. Connect your phone to the charger and place the phone’s microphone so it faces you before sleeping.

Your snoring will then be measured along with other sleep records when you sleep wearing the Ring.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Health 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 Ring. Note that this feature will cause the battery to drain more quickly.

The Ring’s heart rate tracker is for fitness and informational purposes only, not for medical use.

• Rest for 5 minutes before taking measurements.

• If a measurement is very different from expected, rest for 30 minutes and measure again.

• Keep yourself warm when measuring in cold weather.

• Smoking or consuming alcohol before measuring can affect your heart rate.

• Do not talk, yawn, or breathe deeply while taking measurements.

• If the sensor is not working, check the Ring’s orientation on your finger and ensure nothing is obstructing the sensor.

You can receive an alert from the Samsung Health app when your heart rate is higher or lower than your set resting heart rate value for more than 10 minutes.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Health settings → Heart rate alert.

3. Tap the switch of the alert you want to use (High HR or Low HR) to turn it on and set the heart rate range.

You can check your measured stress level on the Samsung Health app of the connected phone.

1. On the connected phone, open the Health app.

2. Access the stress card.

3. Tap Measure to begin measuring your stress level. Check the measured stress level on the screen.

Note: Your stress level may not be measured while you are sleeping, working out, or moving a lot.

This feature tracks your menstrual cycle and predicts your next period by measuring your skin temperature while you sleep. It is for managing and tracking purposes only and should not be used for medical purposes, pregnancy planning, or contraception.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Health settings.

3. Tap the Predict period with skin temp switch to turn it on.

4. Set your period’s start date and end date, and tap Next.

5. Set your cycle length and tap Done.

After continuously exercising for a certain period while wearing the Ring, it automatically recognizes that you are exercising and records information such as exercise type, duration, and calories burned. When you stop exercising for more than one minute, it automatically stops recording.

To see the list of supported exercises and manage settings, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and tap Health settings → Activities to detect.

The energy score provides a comprehensive analysis of your daily measured sleep, activities, and heart rate during sleep, offering guidance for healthy living.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Energy score. The relevant screen of the Samsung Health app will appear, showing your score for today, guidance, and related information.

You can remotely control the camera or alarm on your connected phone by double pinching with your thumb and the finger you wear the Ring on.

1. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app.

2. Tap Gestures and tap the switch of the action you want to control to turn it on.

• Dismiss alarm: When an alarm expires on the phone, dismiss it with the gesture.

• Take picture or video: When using the phone’s camera, use the gesture to take a picture or to start and stop recording a video.

If you misplace your Ring, you can use the Samsung Find app on your connected phone to locate it.

On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Find my ring.

The Samsung Find app will open, allowing you to check the location of your misplaced Ring. You can also find it by following the lights emitted from your Ring.

Note: To use this feature, Samsung Find’s features for finding devices offline must be turned on. It may take 4 minutes or more to search for the Ring nearby.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of your phone, tap the menu icon.

• Managing the connected device: Currently connected and previously connected devices will appear. To disconnect the current device, tap the icon next to it. To reconnect a previous device, select it from the list.

• Adding a new device: Tap + and follow the on-screen instructions to connect a new wearable device.

• Removing devices: Tap the more options icon (three vertical dots) → Remove devices, select a device, and then tap Remove.

Resetting the Ring may delete health data that has not been synced with the Samsung Health app. Sync your data before resetting.

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

You can update your Ring’s software through the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap Ring software update.

• Download and install: Check for and install updates manually. Ensure the charging case is open before starting the update.

• Auto update: Set updates to install automatically when the Ring is in the charging case.

Your SAMSUNG SM-Q505 is water and dust resistant. To maintain this feature, follow these guidelines:

• After swimming, rinse the device with fresh water and dry it thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth.

• If the device gets wet with liquids other than fresh water (e.g., coffee, soapy water, perfume, sunscreen), rinse it with fresh water and dry it thoroughly.

• Do not go freediving, scuba diving, or engage in fast-moving water sports like jet skiing while wearing your device.

• Do not expose the device to high-pressure cleaning machines.

• If the device is hit or damaged, its water and dust resistance may be compromised.

• Do not disassemble the device without proper guidance.

• Do not dry the device with a machine that gives off hot air (like a hair dryer) or use it in hot environments like a sauna.

• Clean your Ring’s sensor at least once a week. Wipe your Ring with a soft cloth or rinse it with a soap-free detergent and dry it thoroughly.

• Prevent the device from being exposed to dust, sweat, ink, oil, and chemical products. If exposed, clean it with a lint-free, soft cloth.

• Never use ultrasonic waves, soap, cleaning agents, abrasive materials, or compressed air when cleaning your Ring.

• When you remove sunblock, lotion, or oil, use a soap-free detergent, then rinse and dry your Ring thoroughly.

• The battery may be completely discharged. Charge the battery completely before use.

• If the Ring is too loose, health data may not be measured correctly. Wear it on a finger where it fits firmly, with the orientation indicator facing your palm.

• If your Ring is frozen and unresponsive, put it in the charging case and press and hold the case’s Multipurpose button for more than 7 seconds to restart it.

• If the above methods do not work, perform a reset. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Reset. Sync your health data before resetting to avoid data loss.

• Take the Ring out of the charging case and then put it back in, or press and hold the charging case’s Multipurpose button for more than 3 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.

• Reset your Ring and try again.

• Ensure the Bluetooth feature on the phone is enabled and check if the Ring is out of battery.

• Ensure there are no obstacles, such as walls or electrical equipment, between the devices.

• Ensure the latest version of the Galaxy Wearable app is installed on the phone.

• Ensure your Ring and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m).

• Restart the phone and reopen the Galaxy Wearable app.

For Samsung-approved chargers:

• Ensure that the charging contacts of the Ring and the charging case are in contact with each other.

• Ensure that the charger is connected properly to the charging case.

• If the charging contacts are dirty, the battery may not charge properly. Wipe the charging contacts with a dry cloth and try charging the battery again.

• Exposing the Ring or battery to very cold or very hot temperatures can reduce the useful charge.

• Battery consumption increases when you use some features.

• The battery is consumable and its useful charge will shorten over time.

• When not using the Ring, store it in a charged charging case. If not, the sensor will continue to work, affecting usage time and battery consumption.

When you use features that require more power for an extended period, your Ring may feel hot. This is normal and should not affect its lifespan or performance. If the Ring overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If it continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.

To remove the battery, you must contact an authorised service centre. For your safety, you must not attempt to remove the battery yourself. If the battery is not removed properly, it may lead to damage to the battery and device, cause personal injury, and result in the device being unsafe.

The SAMSUNG SM-Q505 is classified as a class 1 laser product per IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3.0:2014. This device complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. There is no user service possible on the embedded laser module. Contact Samsung for service.