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Accessing Additional Application Functions 
1.	  From within the Library, scroll left or right to locate an installed 
application. 
2.  Place your pointer over  Options and sel
 ect Details to display 
the Apps screen, where you can review more detailed information 
for the selected app. 
3.	 This A

pps  screen provides both useful application information 
and additional related options such as: 
• Overview : View information about the application. 
• Details: View more speci�c details about the app, such as: 
Mode, Supported inputs, Age requirements, and languages. 
• Developer : Displays developer information. 
• Media: Displays related application images. 
• Permissions : Provides access to con�gurable application 
permissions. 
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User Ranking
: View current user ranking for this application. 
•	 Comfort: View the current user comfort rating for this 
application. 
•	 Additional requirements : Displays notes about any 
application-speci�c requirements. 
•	 Start : Launches the application. 
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Using the Universal Menu 
You can use the Universal menu to con�gure settings for the Gear VR 
and to capture the Gear VR’s screen. Also, you can view the current 
time, remaining battery power, and more. 
Note: These features may not be available in some apps to protect 
their copyright. 
Accessing the Universal Menu 
1.	 From an active application screen, press and hold the 
Back  key. 
2.	 
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Place the displayed pointer on top of an available entry and tap 
the 
touchpad. Options include: 
  Oculus Home : Returns you to the Oculus Home screen. 
•
 Pro�le: Displays your Oculus account pro�le. 
•
 Friends: Displays your friends and friend requests. 
        See which apps your friends are using. 
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• Noti�cations: Displays your noti�cations such as
incoming calls and message noti�cations. 
        
• Settings: Displays settings options. 
-Volume: Adjusts the volume. 
-Brightness: Adjusts the screen brightness. 
-Reorient: Realigns the screen based on the 
current direction you are facing.* 
       
-Noti�cations: Allows the Gear VR to receive the 
sounds of incoming calls and noti�cations. 
       
-Bluetooth: Activates or deactivates the Bluetooth 
feature. 
-Wi�: Activates or deactivates the Wi-Fi feature. 
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• Utilities: Displays utility options. 
-  Screenshot: Captures the Gear VR’s screen. 
-Capture Video: Records the Gear VR’s screen. 
-  Passthrough Camera: Activates the mobile 
device’s rear camera and allows you to 
see through and to the outside environment. 
         
         
Note:  Aligning the screen is available only in horizontal direction.* 
Going to Oculus Home 
► From an active Gear VR screen or application, press and hold the 
Ba ck key and place the pointer on top of  Oculus Home, 
to begin exiting the current app and return to the main Home 
screen. 
- or -
Press the  Home key > Ye s, to begin exiting the current app and 
return to the main Home screen. 
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Using Passthrough Camera 
This feature activates the mobile device’s rear camera and projects 
it onto your screen so that you can see your surroundings while 
wearing the Gear VR. 
Note: Do not attach the front cover when using the mobile device’s 
rear camera. 
To activate Passthrough Camera: 
1. From an active 

VR screen, press and hold the 
 Back key. 
2. Access the menu by tapping on   Setti ngs >  Passthrough 
Camera  t
o activate the feature. The screen displays Passthrough 
Camera: On . 
To deactivate P

assthrough Camera: 
1. From the activ

e passthrough screen, place the pointer on top of 
 P a
ssthrough Camera . 
2.	 Tap the t

ouchpad to deactivate the feature and turn off the 
mobile device’s camera. 
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Reorienting the Gear VR 
There may be times when the viewing angle of the screen might 
change and not display centered in your line of sight. Reorienting the 
screen resets the viewing angle to match your current line of sight 
and orientation by resetting the forward location. 
1.	  Orient your head to the direction you want to set as the new 
forward view. 
2.  From an active VR screen, press and hold the  Back key. 
3. Access the menu by tapping on  Sett ings >  Reorient  and 
tap the t
ouchpad to reset the view. 
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Turning off Noti�cations 
When Noti�cations are turned off, you will not receive any audio 
noti�cations and incoming calls are ignored. 
To turn off Noti�cations: 
1. From an activ

e VR screen, press and hold the   Back key. 
2. Access the menu by tapping on 
 Settings > Noti�cations 
and tap the touchpad. The screen displays 
. 
To turn Noti�c

ations back on: 
1. From an activ

e Gear VR screen, press and hold the   Back key. 
2. Acc

ess the menu by tapping on   Settings > Noti�cations 
and tap the 

touchpad. The screen displays 
. 
Not

e: Once deactivated, you will hear new noti�cations such as those 
for new incoming calls. 
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Adjusting Brightness 
1.  From an active Gear VR screen, press and hold the   Back key. 
2. Access the menu by tapping on   Sett ings >  Brightness , 
then position it over 
the displayed slider. 
3.	 Swipe up

ward/downward over the touchpad to move the 
displayed slider up (increase brightness) or down (decrease 
brightness). 
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Calls 
The icon displays on the screen if you receive a call while you are 
using the Gear VR. 
►
 
Y
 ou can reject the call, by swiping backwards or forwards on the 
touchpad. 
►

 
Y
 ou cannot answer calls while using the Gear VR. To answer a call, 
separate the mobile device from the Gear VR. 
Caution: The mobile device may become hotter than normal when it 
is used with the Gear VR. This situation occurs especially if you use 
the devices to watch video or play games for an extended period.  If 
you do need to handle the mobile device, wait until it has cooled 
down before making or receiving a call. 
T

o avoid overheating of the mobile device, its recommended you 
answer incoming calls by connecting an audio headset or by using a 
speakerphone. 
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