SAMSUNG SM-Q506 (02) PDF Document

The SAMSUNG SM-Q506 Galaxy Ring (hereafter referred to as the Ring) is a smart ring designed to help you precisely analyse your activity patterns, sleep quality, and manage your health by continuously measuring your biometric signals. You can use the Ring after connecting it to your phone, and the measured data will be regularly synced with the Samsung Health app on the connected phone.

The layout and functions of the SAMSUNG SM-Q506 are as follows:

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 it to operate normally.

• The item supplied with your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 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 using the item if you suspect interference with your medical device and consult your physician.

• If you have a medical implant in your heart, do not place the supplied item in a pocket close to your implanted device, such as your chest or inner jacket pocket.

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

• If you use the SAMSUNG SM-Q506 when it is broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use it only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.

• Be aware that the charging case is not water and dust resistant. Liquids or dust can enter the case. Use caution when using the charging case.

• If foreign materials are on the sensor, they may prevent accurate measurements. Before wearing the Ring, clean the sensor first.

• When not using the SAMSUNG SM-Q506, store it in the charging case to prevent loss or damage.

Charge the battery before using your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 for the first time or after extended periods of disuse. The Ring will start to work while charging.

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

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, and then the charging case will be charged.

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 for your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 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 conductive materials, such as metal objects and magnets, between the charging case and the wireless charger. The Ring and 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 SAMSUNG SM-Q506 with the battery of a device that works as a wireless charger. Note that depending on the accessories or cover being used, this feature may not work properly.

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.

• To charge properly, do not move or use either device while charging.

• The power charged to the Ring may be less than the amount shared by the other device.

• If the remaining battery power of the sharing device drops below a certain level, power sharing will stop.

You can check the remaining battery level of your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 through the Ring’s sensor light or the charging case’s indicator light.

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

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

• Via the Galaxy Wearable App: You can check the Ring’s remaining 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 SAMSUNG SM-Q506. Incompatible accessories can cause serious injuries or damage.

• Use only the supplied USB Type-C cable. The charging case may be damaged if you use a Micro USB cable.

• If you charge the Ring while the charger port is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the charger port before charging.

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

• Keep the charging case closed while you store or charge the Ring.

• If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur. Clean them before inserting the Ring into the charging case.

• When you insert the Ring in the case, charging starts automatically and stops when fully charged.

• To reduce battery consumption when not in use, store the Ring in a charged charging case. If not, the sensor will continue to work and affect usage time.

The indicator light on the charging case displays the status of the SAMSUNG SM-Q506 when the Ring is in the case, and the status of the charging case when the Ring is not in the case.

• If the battery level of the charging case is too low, the indicator light will blink or not turn on. In this case, the Ring will not be charged.

Wear the SAMSUNG SM-Q506 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 can fit comfortably.

Precautions:

• Be careful when using the Ring during everyday activities, as it may get scratched. Scratches from normal use 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, especially free weights like barbells and dumbbells, as it could hurt your hand.

• If your finger or Ring is wet, or if you have prolonged skin contact, it may result in skin irritation. Ensure your finger and Ring are clean and dry before wearing.

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

• Do not look directly at the optical heart rate sensor’s lights. This may impair your vision.

• If the Ring becomes hot to the touch, remove it until it cools. Prolonged exposure to a hot surface may cause low-temperature burns.

If your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 becomes stuck on your finger, which can happen due to changes in your finger’s circumference, do the following:

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

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

• 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.

To connect your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 to a phone, you must first install the Galaxy Wearable app. You cannot connect your Ring to a tablet or a computer.

1. Before connecting, check if the Ring’s battery level is sufficient 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 automatically, 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 to complete the connection.

You must register your Samsung account on your connected phone and add it to your Ring to access its various features.

If you want to connect your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 to a new phone, you need to reset the Ring. Resetting may delete health data that has not been synced with the Samsung Health app, so sync your data before resetting.

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

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

The SAMSUNG SM-Q506 supports the following health features for measurement and analysis. Some features may not be available depending on the region or version of the Samsung Health app.

To measure your sleep, ensure your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 battery is more than 20% charged.

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 relevant screen of the Samsung Health app will appear. Check all information related to your measured sleep on the screen.

This feature is for general wellness and fitness purposes only and should not be used for medical purposes.

You can set your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 to measure your blood oxygen level continuously while sleeping.

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 be measured along with your other sleep records. Note that this feature will cause the battery to drain more quickly than normal. This feature is for general wellness and fitness purposes only.

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 snoring, 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 your other sleep records. This feature can be turned on in the Samsung Health app (version 6.27 or later).

You can record the change in your skin temperature while you sleep to help create an optimal sleeping environment.

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. Note that if this feature is used continuously, the battery will drain more quickly than normal.

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

2. Tap Heart rate. The relevant screen of the Samsung Health app will appear.

You can check the measured heart rate on the screen. To check all heart rate records for today, tap View all.

The Ring’s heart rate tracker is intended for fitness and informational purposes only.

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

2. Tap Heart rate. The Samsung Health app screen will appear.

3. Tap Measure to begin measuring your heart rate. Check the measured heart rate on the screen.

4. Tap Save to save the record.

Note: If you wear your Ring and a Galaxy Watch at the same time and the Watch is set to measure heart rate continuously, you cannot measure it manually with the Ring.

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.

• High HR: Receive an alert when your heart rate is consistently higher than the value you set.

• Low HR: Receive an alert when your heart rate is consistently lower than the value you set.

You can check your stress level using the bio data collected by your SAMSUNG SM-Q506.

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.

4. Tap Save to save the record.

Note: Your stress level may not be measured while you are sleeping, working out, or moving a lot. If you wear a Galaxy Watch set to continuously measure stress, you cannot measure it manually with the Ring.

You can track your menstrual cycle and predict the date of your next period by measuring your skin temperature while you sleep. This feature is for managing and tracking your cycle only, not for medical purposes.

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 exercising for a certain period while wearing the SAMSUNG SM-Q506, 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, the Ring automatically recognizes this and ends the recording.

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

• If exercises are not recognized automatically, turn on the auto detect workouts feature and enable the specific exercise type under Activities to detect.

• The feature uses acceleration and heart rate sensors. Measurements may not be accurate depending on your manner of walking, exercise routines, and lifestyle.

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

You can then check your energy score for today, relevant guidance, and additional 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 SAMSUNG SM-Q506 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, take a picture or start/stop recording a video with the gesture.

If you misplace your SAMSUNG SM-Q506, you can use the Samsung Find app on the connected phone to find 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.

• To use this feature, Samsung Find’s features related to finding devices offline must be turned on.

• It may take 4 minutes or more to search nearby to find the Ring.

Managing the connected device:

On the Galaxy Wearable screen of the phone, tap the menu icon. Currently connected and previously connected devices will appear on the list.

• To disconnect the currently connected device from the phone, tap the icon next to the connected device from the list.

• To reconnect with a device you have previously connected, select the device from the list.

Adding a new device and removing devices:

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

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

To remove wearable devices from the list, tap the three-dot icon → Remove devices, select a device, and then tap Remove.

Resetting the SAMSUNG SM-Q506 will reset all its settings. Resetting may delete health data that has not synced with the Samsung Health app. Sync data with the Samsung Health app before resetting the Ring.

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

You can update your SAMSUNG SM-Q506’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. Make sure to open the charging case before beginning the manual update.

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

Your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 is water and dust resistant (10ATM, IPX8, IP6X). The resistance is not permanent and may diminish over time. To maintain it, follow these guidelines:

• After swimming, and before pool water or seawater has dried, 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, etc.), rinse it with fresh water and dry it thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth.

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

• Do not swim in fast-moving water, such as a river.

• 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 dry your device with a machine that gives off hot air (like a hair dryer) or use it in a hot environment like a sauna, as this could damage the water resistance.

Follow these points to ensure your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 works correctly and maintains its appearance:

• Clean your Ring’s sensor at least once a week, as foreign material can interfere with biometric signal detection. Wipe the 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 like cosmetics, antibacterial spray, hand cleaner, detergent, and insecticides. If exposed, use a lint-free, soft cloth to clean it.

• Never use ultrasonic waves, soap, cleaning agents, abrasive materials, compressed air, or external heat sources when cleaning your Ring, as this may cause damage.

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

The SAMSUNG SM-Q506 includes nickel. If your skin is hypersensitive or you have an allergy to any materials found on the Ring, take the necessary precautions.

• Nickel: The Ring contains a small amount of nickel, which is below the reference point limited by the Europe REACH regulation. You will not be exposed to the nickel inside the Ring, and the Ring has passed international certification tests. However, if you are sensitive to nickel, be careful when using the Ring.

• The battery may be completely discharged. Charge the battery completely before using the Ring.

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

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

• If the above methods do not solve the problem, perform a reset. On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Reset. Remember to sync your health data with the Samsung Health app before resetting.

• 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 your Ring and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment.

• 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. If not, update it.

• Ensure your Ring and the phone 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 the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures can reduce the useful charge.

• Battery consumption increases when you use some features.

• The battery is a consumable item, and its useful charge will get shorter over time.

• When you are not using the Ring, store it in a charging case that has been charged. Otherwise, the sensor will continue to work, which will affect usage time and battery consumption.

When you use features that require more power for an extended period, your SAMSUNG SM-Q506 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 or an authorised service centre.

The SAMSUNG SM-Q506 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 herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. There is no user service possible on the embedded laser module. Contact Samsung for service.