Galaxy Watch Active: Device Layout and Basic Operations

Last Update date : Jun 26. 2024

The Galaxy watch Active is perfect for monitoring your exercise patterns, managing your health, sending messages and taking calls.

2 Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3 Place the Gear onto the wireless charger dock
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Battery charging tips and precautions

  • Only use Samsung approved chargers, batteries and cables, Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage.
  • If there are any obstructions between the Galaxy Watch Active and the wireless charging dock, the Galaxy Watch may not charge properly. Prevent the Galaxy Watch Active and the wireless charger from coming into contact with sweat, liquids, or dust.
  • If the battery is completely discharged, the Galaxy Watch Active cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the Galaxy Watch Active.
  • If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging for your safety. If this happens, continue charging the Galaxy Watch Active after allowing it to cool down by removing it from the wireless charger.
  • If the Galaxy Watch Active is not charging properly, take the Galaxy Watch to your nearest Samsung Service Centre.

Warning: Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device. Placing objects, such as magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, next to the device or charger may cause damage from the charger or device’s magnetic field.


Checking the Charging status

To view the charging status of the Galaxy Watch Active, press and hold any hard key to turn on the screen while it's on the wireless charging dock. When the watch is powered off, the charging icon and battery percentage will display. If the watch is turned on, tapping the screen will show the charging status.

 


Device Layout

The Power button serves various purposes; holding it down turns the watch on and off, while briefly pressing takes you to the home screen from within an app.

The Back button navigates to the previous screen or activates Samsung Pay when held down.

galaxy watch active design and functionality

Caution:
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Do not insert sharp objects into the atmospheric pressure sensor, the pressure vent, speaker, or the microphone. Inner components of the Galaxy Watch may be damaged along with the water-resistance feature.

• Make sure the Galaxy Watch’s microphone is not obstructed when you are speaking into it.
• The pressure vent ensures that Galaxy Watch’s inner parts and sensors work correctly when you use the Galaxy Watch in environment where the atmospheric pressure changes.


How to wear the Galaxy Watch Active correctly

wearing the galaxy watch active

Wear the Galaxy Watch firmly around your lower arm just above your wrist as shown above. Do not fasten the Galaxy Watch too tightly.

1. Open the buckle and place the band around your wrist.
2. Fit the band to your wrist, insert the pin into an adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to close it.

DO NOT
bend the band excessively, doing so may damage the Galaxy Watch Active. If you fasten the Galaxy Watch Active too tightly, your skin may become irritated and if you fasten the band too loosely, friction may occur.

 

Warning: 
•  If your Galaxy Watch Active becomes hot to touch, please remove it from your wrist until it cools down. 
• Do not look directly at the heart rate sensor’s lights. Doing so may impair your vision. Make sure children do not look directly at the lights.


Charging the Galaxy Watch Active

Your Galaxy Watch Active battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging.

 

1 Insert the USB cable into the USB charger port.

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