Manual Index
• What’s in the box
• Device Compatibility
• Charging Martian Watch
• Setting the time
• Turning On and Off
• Checking Battery Life
• Pairing Martian Watch to iPhone
• Pairing Martian Watch to Android Phone
• Range/Disconnected and Re-Connecting
• Status Bar
• Volume
• Watch Menu Settings
• Setup Date Layout
• Setup Languages
• LED
• Martian App for iPhone, iPad
• Martian App for Android
• Using Voice Command
• Calls
• Text Messages
• Emails & Notifications
• Find Phone
• Martian Leash
• Camera Mode
• Gestures
• Setup A2DP Controls
• Master Reset
• Factory Restore
• Trouble Shooting
• Safety, Regulatory and Legal
What’s in the box
Before you start using your MARTIAN WATCH, make sure the following items are in the box:
• Martian Watch
• Micro USB Cable
• Quick Connect Guide
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Device Compatibility
Your device features determine your MARTIAN WATCH functionality.
• Cell phones: The “talk and listen” feature of MARTIAN will work with any cell phone that has Bluetooth wireless technology and Hands-Free Profile (HFP). How do you know if your phone works with MARTIAN? First find out if it has Bluetooth connectivity. To know for sure, borrow a friend’s Bluetooth headset and pair it with your device. If you can place a call by saying a name in your Contacts list, or answer a call, and your phone has HFP, then MARTIAN will work with your phone for basic dialing and answering features. To find out if your device has HFP, check the manufacturer’s technical specs web page.
• Since MARTIAN connects to your mobile device using Bluetooth technology, anything you can do with your Bluetooth headset, you can do with your MARTIAN WATCH.
• To use the Voice Command access feature on your MARTIAN WATCH, you must have a compatible Voice Command feature on your mobile device.
— Voice Command functions for Android are dependent upon your device. If your device came with an integrated Voice Command app and works with a Bluetooth headset, it will work with MARTIAN.
— On iPhone 5, iPhone4S, iPad 3, and iPod touch (5th generation), MARTIAN works with Siri. On iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS, MARTIAN works with the integrated Voice Controls.
• Text notification/display is supported with all devices that have a MAP profile, or by downloading the MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS App for Android. (The MAP profile is available for all compatible Apple products using iOS 6.)
• Email and social media notification, world clock, and weather display are available for Android and iOS devices upon download of the MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS App on your device (social media notifications require log-in to your account from the App).
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Charging Martian Watch
Before you start using your Martian Watch, locate the micro USB cable included in the lower compartment of the box. The charging cable can be plugged into your computer’s USB port or a power outlet via a USB wall adapter (sold separately).
• A solid red light will appear when the Watch is receiving power.
• A solid green light indicates the watch is fully charged
Full charge is reached in approximately 2-3 hours when charging from wall, 3-4 hours when charging from computer.
Battery Life – Martian allows 2+ hours of talk time and 5-7 days of standby time. The time piece will run for approximately 2 years on its separate battery.
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Setting the time
The watch crown (knob on right side of watch) is “out” to save battery during shipping. Rotate it to set the time, then push it in until you hear a click.
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Turning On and Off
There are Two Buttons on your watch… top left and bottom left. The Crown, on the right, is used only to set the time and is not a button.
Turning Your Watch On
Quick-press* both buttons simultaneously. When the watch comes on,
you will see the word “MARTIAN” in the display. If the watch does not turn on, it will need to be charged (see “Charging”).
Turning Your Watch Off
Quick-press both buttons again. The red light will flash and the OLED will display “Good-bye”.
* For quick-press, press buttons completely but quickly – for a fraction of a second.
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Checking Battery Life
With the watch turned on, quick-press the bottom left button to view the Watch menu. The battery icon is in the far left of the display. If the white part of the icon is less than 50%, your watch should be charged more fully before pairing.
A solid (all white) battery is displayed when fully charged. When the battery level reaches the “critical” stage, the red light will flash every 10 seconds until you press the bottom button to acknowledge.
Battery Usage Time:
On a full battery, you will have:
• 2+ hours of talk time
• 7 days of standby time
• the Watch will run for approximately 2 years on its separate analog watch battery
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Pairing Martian Watch to iPhone
Notes on Pairing Martian
Your MARTIAN has to be paired via Bluetooth with your phone or device before you can use it. It can only be paired with one device at a time.
Once paired, if you wish to use your Watch with a different device, you need to un-pair it from the current device and start a new pairing procedure with the next device (e.g. to un-pair on iOS, go to Settings > Bluetooth > Martian Watch > “Forget Device”.
Pairing is most easily accomplished in the following sequence:
1. Start on your iOS Device:
a. Download the Martian Alerts App – Go to the App Store; Search for “martian watch”; Download the BLUE “Martian Watch Alerts” app to your device.
b. Turn on Bluetooth – Go to Settings > Bluetooth on your device. Turn on Bluetooth by tapping the button to the right.
2. On your Martian Watch:
a. Turn on your watch – Quick-press both buttons simultaneously. Before pairing your watch battery should be charged to at least 50%.
b. Enter pairing mode on the watch – Press and hold the top button until the blue light begins flashing steadily, then release. The PIN code “0000” will appear on the display of your Watch. If the light goes out before completing the next step, simply repeat this step.
3. Again on your iOS Device:
a. Enter Pairing – “Martian Watch ___ Not Paired” will appear on your iOS device’s Bluetooth menu. Tap “Martian Watch”.
b. Accept “Bluetooth Pairing Request” – A pop-up window will appear on your device, telling you that Martian Watch would like to pair with your device; Tap “Pair” to complete the pairing process. The menu should now read “Martian Watch___ Connected”. The watch should vibrate and read “Paired to [device name]). If the codes do not match, tap “cancel” and try again.
c. Connect to the Martian App – If you have downloaded the Martian iOS App, another pop-up menu, “Martian” will appear stating that Martian would like to communicate with the Martian Watch. Tap “Allow”.
Your iOS device will then display the Home page of the Martian App. Tap the Connect setting to “ON”. The menu heading should say “Watch is connected”.
d. Set Up SMS messages, Calendar events and Reminders – To get these notifications, press your device’s Home button and navigate back to the Settings > Bluetooth menu.
Under Devices, tap the “i” button to the right of “Martian Watch____ Connected”. Turn “Show Notifications” to “On”.
IMPORTANT: Before moving on, you need to tap the “ < Bluetooth ” button in the top left corner of the screen to go back to the previous screen. Now turn Bluetooth off and back on again (the green on/off button), then tap the Martian Watch button below, on the device menu, to reconnect. You are now paired and ready to get your notifications.
e. Modify Martian App Alert Settings. (These next steps, which set up other features and alerts, can be done now or later) If you go to the Martian App on your device, you can navigate between four primary screens to set up other features and alerts.
See martianwatches.com/support for more information.
NOTE: If you are sending yourself a test message, use one of these two methods:
1. Use Siri to text yourself.
2. Tap your iPhone’s “home” button to close the text window as soon as you hit “send”.
Otherwise, the watch assumes that if your iPhone screen is on that you are looking at your phone and the notification won’t come through to the watch.
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Pairing Martian Watch to Android Phone
Your MARTIAN has to be paired with your phone before you can use it. It can only be paired with one phone at a time.
If you wish to use your Watch with a different phone, you need to unpair from the current phone and start a new pairing procedure with the next phone.
Pairing is most easily accomplished in the following sequence (instructions may vary slightly depending upon device):
1. On your Android Device:
a. Download the Martian Alerts App – Go to the Play Store; search for “martian watch alerts”; install the free BLUE “Martian Watch Alerts” app to your device.
b. Turn on Bluetooth – Go to Menu > Settings > Bluetooth; turn Bluetooth ON. Your device will now start scanning for Bluetooth devices. If it stops scanning before pairing is completed, press “scan” again.

2. On your Martian Watch:
a. Before pairing your watch battery should be charged to at least 50%.
b. Turn on your watch – Quick-press both buttons simultaneously.
c. Enter pairing mode on the watch – Press and hold the top button until the blue light begins flashing steadily, then release. The PIN code “0000” will appear on the display of your Watch. If the light goes out before completing the next step, simply repeat this step.
3. Again on your Android Device:
a. Accept Pairing – “Martian Watch” will appear in the Device Menu. Tap “Martian Watch”, and, when the “Bluetooth pairing request” pop-up appears, Tap “OK”.
b. Grant Permissions – Two to three pop-up windows will appear asking permission to connect to contacts and MAP profile. Select OK to each.
c. Get SMS and other notifications – Go to your Martian App on your device to set up this and other notifications. Your device will require that you turn on Accessibility Services, which will be a pop-up when you select alerts. Set Accessibility Services > Martian to ON. Tapping the return button takes you back to your Martian Alerts screen. Select alerts you wish to receive.
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Range/Disconnected and Re-Connecting
After you have paired your Watch with a phone, some phones have the option in Settings to “Always Ask” or “Always Allow” the Watch to reconnect to your phone after you go out of range and back in.
Always Ask
If you choose “Always Ask”, you will always be asked if you want to reconnect each time the Watch and the phone are within range.
Always Allow
If you choose “Always Allow”, the Watch automatically reconnects to the phone each time both devices are within range.“Always Allow” is the preferred setting.
When you are out of range, the Watch attempts to connect every 1 minute for the first 5 minutes,
then every 3 minutes.
If you are back in range, you can manually reconnect your Watch by pressing any button if you don’t wish to wait for it to automatically re-connect. Each time the Watch returns to the range of the phone and stays connected for 30 seconds, the blue light will flash 3 times and the OLED screen will display “Connected”.
You can use the “Martian Leash” option to be notified that you have left the cell phone’s range.
See “Martian Leash” section for more information.
The “connected” range of the MARTIAN WATCH to your cell phone is approximately 10 feet/3 meters, but the distance may vary depending on your location, obstacles, etc. You will likely improve your range if there are no solid objects between your Watch and phone.
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Status Bar
The Status Bar gives you operating information that includes, among other things, battery level, volume level, Bluetooth connected status, and date. If you have the MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS App installed, you can also choose to include World Clock and Weather.
Press the bottom button once to view the Status Bar. Icons that may appear include:
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Volume
Options are High (3), Medium (2), and Low (1)
You will see the volume setting your Watch is currently set on – to change it, tap the top button repeatedly and it will scroll through the volumes. You can then tap the bottom button to go back to the main menu items, or it will automatically exit after 3 seconds.
You can also change the volume during an active call by tapping the bottom button repeatedly.
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Watch Menu Settings
The Menu allows you to change the settings of select features on your Watch.
To access the Martian Menu:
• Tap the bottom button twice quickly.
• Tap the bottom button repeatedly to scroll through the available menu items, and tap the top button to select that item.
After selecting an item, use the top button to scroll to the option you would like. Then either tap the bottom button to keep that selection and move on to the next menu item, or the Watch will automatically exit and save your changes after 3 seconds.
To exit the Menu
Use the bottom button to scroll to “Exit”, then tap the top button; or the Watch will automatically exit after 3 seconds.
Volume:
Options are High (3), Medium (2), and Low (1). You will see the volume setting your Watch is currently set on – to change it, tap the top button repeatedly and it will scroll through the volumes. You can then tap the bottom button to go back to the main menu items, or it will exit automatically after 3 seconds. You can also change the volume during an active call by tapping the bottom button repeatedly.
Find Phone:
If you navigate to this feature in the menu and tap the top button, your Martian Watch will locate your phone if it is within Bluetooth range, and your phone will play a bar of music to help you locate it (requires MARTIAN App).
Camera Mode:
See “Camera Mode” section for details on usage. If you navigate to this feature in the menu and tap the top button, Camera Mode will be activated.
LED On/Off:
This controls the red/green/blue light that notifies you of calls, texts, low battery, etc. If LED shows an empty box (Off), tap top button to put a checkmark in the box (On), and vice versa.
Martian Leash:
See “Martian Leash” section for details on usage. Options are On and Off. If Leash shows an empty box (Off), tap top button to put a checkmark in the box (On), and vice versa.
Gesture On/Off:
See “Gesture Controls” section for details on usage. Options are On and Off. If Gesture shows an empty box (Off), tap the top button to put a checkmark in the box (On), and vice versa.
Setup:
• Languages: Use the top button to scroll through the languages – English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. When you reach the language you would like to use as the default language, either tap the bottom button to keep that selection and move on to the next menu item, or the Watch will automatically exit and save your changes after 3 seconds.
• Date layout: You can choose to view your date as mm/dd or dd/mm. Use the top button to scroll between mm/dd and dd/mm. When you reach the layout you prefer, either tap the bottom button to keep that selection and move on to the next menu item, or the Watch will automatically exit and save your changes after 3 seconds.
• A2DP controls whether your music and other sounds (e.g., from games) comes through your cell phone or Bluetooth® device (MARTIAN WATCH, headset, etc.). If A2DP is off, music and sounds will play through your phone; if it is on, they will play through your Watch (please note that this will affect battery life).
— If A2DP shows an empty box (Off), tap the top button to put a checkmark in the box (On), and vice versa. The watch should reset in a few seconds.
— You will notice your watch will want to pair again showing the PIN code 0000.
— Enter the Smartphone’s Settings/Bluetooth Settings and unpair the MARTIAN WATCH to forget the previously saved paired information. Then select “scan for devices” and pair the same MARTIAN WATCH again. (For iPhone, go to Settings/Bluetooth Settings and tap the arrow to the right of Martian Watch. Tap “Forget this Device”, turn off Bluetooth, and turn it back on again before re-pairing.) The watch will then be paired with A2DP enabled.
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Setup Date Layout
You can choose to view your date as mm/dd or dd/mm. Use the top button to scroll between mm/dd and dd/mm. When you reach the layout you prefer, either tap the bottom button to keep that selection and move on to the next menu item, or the Watch will automatically exit and save your changes after 3 seconds.
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Setup Languages
Use the top button to scroll through the languages – English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. When you reach the language you would like to use as the default language, either tap the bottom button to keep that selection and move on to the next menu item, or the Watch will automatically exit and save your changes after 3 seconds.
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LED
This controls the red/green/blue light that notifies you of calls, texts, low battery, etc. If LED shows an empty box (Off), tap top button to put a checkmark in the box (On), and vice versa.
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Martian App for iPhone, iPad
With the Martian App:
You will be able to:
• View Martian battery life icon on your phone
• Change most watch settings (rather than using Martian Menu on watch)
• Have your watch “find phone” (phone must be in Bluetooth range)
• Have your phone “find watch” (phone must be in Bluetooth range)
• Adjust vibration level using sliding scale
• Choose notification scroll speed
• Delay notification scrolling for up to 5 seconds
• Choose 40-character or unlimited SMS maximum
Choose which notifications you wish to receive on your Martian Watch:
• Facebook direct messages (requires Facebook app on your phone)
• Twitter mentions (requires Twitter app on your phone)
• Calendar event alert notifications
• Weather forecast for your area (shows on Status Bar)
• World Clock (shows on Status Bar)
• Email notifications of unread messages – IMAP (with port 995 & SSL) and POP3 (with port 993 & SSL), excluding Microsoft Exchange (first unread message shows Sender Name; if not read before next email arrives, shows number of unread messages in Inbox)
Downloading the App
• Visit the App Store on your phone and search “Martian Watch Alerts”. Download per store instructions.
Using the App
• After the Martian Watch Alerts App has finished downloading to your device, it will appear on your desktop. Tap on the icon to open it.
• Once the App is open, it will check to make sure that your phone’s Bluetooth connection is on – if not, it will instruct you to turn on your Bluetooth (if needed, see “Turning On and Pairing” section to locate this on your phone).
• On the Home tab, tap “Connect to Watch”.
• When the app is connected, tap the bottom button on your Martian Watch and you will see two arrows on the status bar.
• Tap on the tabs to configure your alert, display, and watch settings.
ALERTS TAB
To receive Facebook and Twitter notifications:
1. You must have these apps installed on your phone.
— Go to phone “Settings”
— Scroll to “Facebook” or “Twitter” and tap on the name
— Tap on your name (ie “John Smith”)
— Enter your account information and tap “save” button on top
2. In your phone’s Facebook and Twitter settings, toggle “allow these apps to use your account” for Martian Watches to “on”.
3. Then turn notifications on or off on your Martian Watch by tapping the toggle buttons – you can change these options at any time by accessing the Martian Watch Alerts App on your phone.
To receive calendar alerts and reminders
1. Toggle the items you wish to receive to “ON”.
To receive email notifications:
1. Tap “configure email”.
2. Enter the user name and password of the email account you wish to access.
3. Toggle Email Alerts to “on”. Allow a few seconds for authentication. Note: You can currently only access one email account with the Martian Watch Alerts App.
Configure Sync (frequency of notifications):
1. Tap on Configure Sync.
2. Choose the frequency in which you’d like to receive notifications from the App. Note that higher frequency will deplete the phone’s battery life more quickly.
DISPLAY TAB
Your phone’s Location Services must be “on” for these items to display on your watch. To turn on Location Settings, go to your phone’s Settings/Privacy/Location Services and toggle Location Services to “ON”, then make sure on the same menu that Martian is also toggled to “ON”.
Set Up World Clock (date and time display):
1. Toggle World Clock to “ON”.
2. If your phone’s location services are on, you can choose “local time” and the App will automatically choose the city closest to you that is in the same time zone. You can also manually choose a city.
Set Up Weather Forecast:
1. Toggle Forecast to “ON”.
2. If your phone’s location services are on, the App will show you the area for which it is showing the weather. If no area is showing, please see above to turn Location Services to “ON”. You can change between Fahrenheit and Celsius by tapping on “Choose scale”.
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Martian App for Android
With the Martian App:
You will be able to:
• Receive text message notifications on your Watch, even if your cell phone doesn’t have a Bluetooth MAP profile.
• Use Google Now for voice command functions
• View Martian battery life icon on your phone
• Enable Text-to-Speech so incoming notifications from the listed apps will be read to you verbally as they come in
• Activate Camera Mode on your Android phone for remote shutter control
• Change most watch settings (rather than using Martian Menu on watch)
• Have your watch “find phone” (phone must be in Bluetooth range)
• Have your phone “find watch” (phone must be in Bluetooth range)
• Adjust vibration level using sliding scale
• Choose notification scroll speed
• Delay notification scrolling for up to 5 seconds
• Choose 40-character or unlimited SMS maximum
Choose which notifications you wish to receive on your Martian Watch:
• Facebook direct messages (requires Facebook app on your phone)
• Twitter mentions (requires Twitter app on your phone)
• Google Calendar event alert notifications
• Weather forecast for your area (shows on Status Bar)
• World Clock (shows on Status Bar)
• Email notifications of unread messages – any IMAP or POP3 excluding Microsoft Exchange (first unread message shows Sender Name; if not read before next email arrives, shows number of unread messages in Inbox)
Downloading the App
Visit the Google Play Store on your phone and search “MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS”. Download per store instructions.
Using the App
• After downloading the MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS App to your phone, go to your phone’s General Settings. Tap Accessibility, and toggle MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS to “on”. Then find the MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS App in your Applications folder. Tap on the icon to open it.
• Once the App is open, it will check to make sure that your phone’s Bluetooth connection is on – if not, it will instruct you to turn on your Bluetooth (if needed, see the “Turning On and Off” and “Pairing Martian Watch to Android Phone” sections to locate this on your phone).
• Go back into the App and choose “Connect to Watch” on the Home tab. When the app is connected, tap the bottom button on your MARTIAN WATCH and you will see two arrows on the status bar.
ALERTS TAB
To receive text notifications:
• Go to your phone’s General Settings/Accessibility and toggle MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS to “on”.
• Then turn text notifications on or off on your MARTIAN WATCH by tapping the toggle button – you can change these options at any time by accessing the MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS App on your phone.
To receive Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail notifications:
• You must have these apps installed on your phone.
• In your phone’s Facebook, Twitter and Gmail settings, choose which notifications you wish to receive on your MARTIAN WATCH.
• Then go to your phone’s General Settings/Accessibility and toggle MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS to “on”.
• Then turn notifications on or off on your MARTIAN WATCH by tapping the toggle buttons – you can change these options at any time by accessing the MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS App on your phone.
To receive calendar alerts and reminders:
1. Toggle the items you wish to receive to “ON”.
To receive email notifications:
1. Tap “configure email”.
2. Enter the user name and password of the email account you wish to access.
3. Toggle Email Alerts to “on”. Allow a few seconds for authentication. Note: You can currently only access one email account with the Martian Watch Alerts App.
To use Google Now for voice commands:
Turn on A2DP from the Watch menu (see Watch Menu Settings), unpair and re-pair your Watch to your phone (see Pairing Watch to Android Phone), and toggle Google Now to “on” in the Martian App. All audio from your phone will go through the watch now so you should turn off unnecessary sounds like touch sounds and dial sounds to conserve battery life.
Enable Text-to-Speech (App v1.49 and below):
You can have your Martian Watch speak incoming notifications to you by checking the box. If you don’t wish to have messages read aloud, uncheck this box.
DISPLAY TAB
Your phone’s Location Services must be “on” for these items to display on your watch. To turn on Location Services, go to your phone’s Settings/Location and toggle GPS Satellites to “ON”.
Set Up World Clock (date and time display):
1. Toggle World Clock to “ON”.
2. Choose a city that is close to you, in the same time zone (e.g. we are in Irvine, CA so we use the Los Angeles setting).
Set Up Weather Forecast:
1. Toggle Forecast to “ON”.
2. If your phone’s location services are on, the Watch will scroll and show you the weather for your area when you tap the bottom button. If the weather doesn’t show, please see above to turn Location Services to “ON”. You can change between Fahrenheit and Celsius by tapping on “Choose scale”.
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Using Voice Command
A key feature of your Watch is its ability to access your phone’s Voice Command functions. The Watch essentially acts as a remote speaker and microphone. All processing of the commands is done by the phone in the same manner that direct on-phone voice commands are processed.
To access Voice Commands via the Watch, tap the top button. The green light will flash to acknowledge your request. Wait until you hear your Voice Command’s “beep”, then speak your command. You can press the top button a second time to end the connection. If you end the connection, or if Voice Command “times out”, the red light will flash. If this happens, tapping the top button again will initiate another command.
NOTE:
Because MARTIAN WATCH is accessing your cell phone’s Voice Command feature, it can only execute commands that your specific phone is capable of executing. See your phone’s Voice Command instructions to find out which commands it can accept. For example, with iPhone 4 you can command that the phone dial a number in your address book, but you cannot ask what the weather is like today because this feature is not supported in devices prior to iPhone 4S.
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Calls
Incoming Call:
When the phone rings, the Watch vibrates repeatedly, the green light flashes, and the name or number of the caller is displayed on the Watch’s OLED display.
To answer, press the top button. To mute/reject the call and send it to voicemail, press the bottom button, and the OLED will display “Call Declined”.
When you are finished with your conversation, press the top button to end the call. The OLED will display “Call Ended”.
Outgoing Call:
Tap the top button. The green light will flash to acknowledge your request. Wait until you hear your Voice Command’s “beep”, then interact with Voice Command as you would from your phone.
NOTE: You can only make outgoing calls from your MARTIAN WATCH if you have Voice Command on your cell phone.
Call Volume and Mute:
While on a call, if you want to change the volume, press the bottom button multiple times. This will cycle through the 3 options, which you will see on your OLED display. Simply stop when you reach the option you want to use: Low (1), Medium (2), or High (3). If you are on High (3) and tap the button, MARTIAN WATCH will notify you with a vibration that you are already on the loudest setting – tap the button again to proceed to Low (1).
To mute your MARTIAN WATCH’s microphone during an active call, press and hold the bottom button until the “mute” (microphone with a line through it) icon appears on the OLED display. To un-mute, press and hold again until the “active” microphone icon appears.
Connecting or Disconnecting your Watch During an Active Call
If you answer a call on your phone or other Bluetooth device and want to move it to your Watch, press the top button on your Watch or choose “MARTIAN WATCH” on your phone’s in-call options menu.
To disconnect your MARTIAN WATCH (while keeping the call active) or switch audio to another device (e.g. a paired headset) during an active call, use your phone’s menu to make your choice, or tap and release both buttons on the side of the Watch (this turns the Watch off, so if you do this make sure to press both buttons again after you complete your call to turn Martian Watch back on!).
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Text Messages
Incoming Text Messages:
When you receive a text message, the Watch vibrates once, the blue light flashes, and the name or number of the caller is displayed on the OLED, followed by the first 40 characters of the message, which scrolls across the screen. This process repeats once.
If you have Voice Command, you can tap the top button, and after you hear your Voice Command’s “beep”, command “read text” to have your text message read to you.
To stop an incoming notification vibration/display, press the bottom button.
You can repeat the notification by tapping on the watch glass within one minute.
To create or reply to a text:
Press and release the top button. The green light will flash to acknowledge your request. Wait until you hear your Voice Command’s “beep”, then interact with Voice Command as you would from your phone.
Outgoing Text Messages:
You can create outgoing texts from your MARTIAN WATCH if you have Voice Command on your cell phone. See your phone’s Voice Command instructions for the specific commands to use. For example, with iPhone 5, you can command “Send Text to XX”.
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Emails and Notifications
Incoming:
When you receive an email notification (must be enabled via MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS App), the Watch vibrates, the blue light flashes, and the OLED displays the sender’s name and the message. If there is more than 1 unread message, the OLED displays the number of unread emails.
When you receive a social media notification (must be enabled via MARTIAN WATCH ALERTS App), the Watch vibrates, the blue light flashes, and the first 40 characters of the notification message scroll across the screen.
To reject an incoming notification, press the bottom button.
You can repeat the notification by tapping on the watch glass within one minute.
To set a reminder:
Press and release the top button. The green light will flash to acknowledge your request. Wait until you hear your Voice Command’s “beep”, then interact with Voice Command as you would from your phone.
Outgoing:
You can post to social media and set reminders from your MARTIAN WATCH if you have Voice Command on your cell phone. See your phone’s Voice Command instructions for the specific commands to use. For example, with iPhone 5, you can command “Set Reminder”.
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Find Phone
If you navigate to this feature in the menu and tap the top button, your Martian Watch will locate your phone if it is within Bluetooth range, and your phone will play a bar of music to help you locate it.
(requires MARTIAN App).
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Martian Leash
If you turn your Martian Leash option on, you will receive a notification when you leave the Bluetooth range of your cell phone while wearing your connected MARTIAN. The Watch will vibrate, the red light will flash and the OLED will display “Out of Range”.
If you have not returned within range in 5 minutes, you will receive a second message that says “Out of Range for 5 Min”.
When you are out of range, the Watch attempts to connect every 1 minute for the first 5 minutes, then every 3 minutes after that. If you are back in range, you can manually reconnect your Watch by pressing the top button if you don’t wish to wait for it to automatically re-connect.
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Camera Mode
Android:
Use the watch’s bottom button to navigate to the Camera Mode option in the MARTIAN Menu, then tap the top button to activate it. The white LED light will start flashing slowly so you know Camera Mode is on. Once the camera appears on your phone, you can choose camera or video mode. Position your phone’s camera to frame the image you wish to take, then tap the top button on your MARTIAN WATCH to take the photo. For a 2-second delay before the photo snaps, press and hold the top button until the counter starts.
You can take multiple photos or videos within a 2-minute time frame – Camera Mode will automatically deactivate after two minutes (the watch will vibrate and the word “Deactivated” will appear on the OLED). If this happens, the above process needs to be repeated to activate Camera Mode again. You can also manually deactivate Camera Mode by pressing and holding the bottom button for a moment until the white light flashes.
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch:
Navigate to the Camera Mode option in the MARTIAN Menu, tap your watch’s top button to activate, then tap “allow” on your phone. The white LED light will start flashing slowly so you know Camera Mode is on. Once the camera appears on your phone, you can choose camera or video mode. Position your phone’s camera to frame the image you wish to take, then tap the top button on your MARTIAN WATCH to take the photo. For a 2-second delay before the photo snaps, press and hold the top button until the counter starts.
You can take multiple photos or videos within a 2-minute time frame – Camera Mode will automatically deactivate after two minutes (the watch will vibrate and the word “Deactivated” will appear on the OLED). If this happens, the above process (except for turning on the App) needs to be repeated to activate Camera Mode again. You can also manually deactivate Camera Mode by pressing and holding the bottom button for a moment until the white light flashes.
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Gestures
If you turn your Gesture Controls option on, you can decline an incoming call by lifting your arm straight up and turning your wrist firmly back and forth from side to side 3-4 times between vibrations.
More gesture controls will be released in future updates.
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Setup A2DP controls
A2DP controls whether your music and other sounds (e.g., from games) comes through your cell phone or Bluetooth® device (MARTIAN WATCH, headset, etc.). If A2DP is off, music and sounds will play through your phone; if it is on, they will play through your Watch (please note that this will affect battery life).
• If A2DP shows an empty box (Off), tap top button to put a checkmark in the box (On), and vice versa. The watch should reset in a few seconds.
• You will notice your watch will want to pair again showing the passkey “0000”.
•Enter the Smartphone’s Settings/Bluetooth Settings and unpair the MARTIAN WATCH to forget the previously saved paired information. Then select “scan for devices” and pair the same MARTIAN WATCH again. (For iPhone, go to Settings/Bluetooth Settings and tap the arrow to the right of Martian Watch. Tap “Forget this Device”, turn off Bluetooth, and turn it back on again before re-pairing.) The watch will then be paired with A2DP enabled.
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Master Reset
To reset your MARTIAN WATCH, plug the USB cable into a power source. Connect the power source to your Watch and immediately disconnect it again.
Factory Restore
To restore your MARTIAN WATCH back to original factory settings, first turn off your Watch. Then, press and hold both buttons on the Watch until the word “Restored” appears.
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Trouble Shooting
MARTIAN WATCH turns off unprompted:
• The battery level is too low. Charge your battery.
• Pairing has failed. Follow instructions to turn on and pair your MARTIAN.
Text message notification/display not working:
Visit the “technical specs” page for your phone on either your phone carrier’s or phone manufacturer’s web site to see if your phone has a MAP profile. Some phones do not support the MAP profile (for iPhone 4S, 4, and 3GS, the MAP profile became available upon download of Apple iOS 6).
On iOS devices, if you turned on Show Notifications in your phone’s Bluetooth menu (see Step 5 of http://www.martianwatches.com/manual/pairing-martian-watch-to-iphone/ for instructions) and text messages still don’t come through, go to your phone’s Settings/Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth off, wait 3 seconds, and turn it on again. This should resolve the problem.
NOTE: You can NOT send yourself a text message to test your settings. Your phone knows the text window is open, so it assumes you are looking at it and will not send the message to your Martian. To test it yourself, close the text window, then tap the top button on your Martian to initiate voice controls. Say “send text to ” and speak a brief message.
Red battery light doesn’t turn on when Watch is plugged in to charger:
Make sure the micro-USB connector is securely seated in the Watch’s port, and the USB adapter is connected to a working power outlet or the USB port of a computer that is charged and turned on.
Watch doesn’t reconnect to phone after returning into range:
• The Watch attempts to connect every 1 minute for the first 5 minutes you are out of range, and every 3 minutes after that. Press any button on your Watch to reconnect manually.
• If your phone settings have an option to “always allow” or “always ask”, check to make sure you chose the “always allow” option. If you previously chose “always ask”, press the “always allow” button when prompted by your phone.
• Verify you are in range by pressing the bottom button to view the status bar – the icon will appear if the Watch is in range of the phone. Note: Solid obstacles reduce the range of the Watch, and some phone cases reduce the phone’s Bluetooth range.
• Check to see if your Watch has disconnected from your phone. If so, re-pair the Watch to your phone following instructions in the Pairing section above.
On Android phone, Caller ID shows Address Book names for texts, but MARTIAN WATCH only shows phone numbers for incoming calls:
Caller ID for incoming calls comes from the phone itself, so the phone dictates whether you see the Address Book name or only the phone number. For texts, if your Android phone doesn’t support the Bluetooth MAP profile, caller ID comes through the MARTIAN App. Since the App connects to your Address Book, it allows you to receive the caller’s name on your Watch.
When speaking to someone on MARTIAN WATCH, the person on the receiving end experiences your voice “cutting in and out”:
The background noise on the receiving end may be too loud, so MARTIAN WATCH can’t differentiate between the person’s voice and the background noise. This causes the Watch’s microphone to think the person is speaking, which in turn cuts off your speech. If the person on the receiving end moves to a quieter location, this should resolve.
You received a text message on your iPhone, but only received a green flashing light – no vibration or display:
You will experience this if the iMessage server is down. Go to Settings/Messages and turn off iMessage, and send yourself a text to see if this resolves the problem. If it does, then you can continue to receive text messages this way until the iMessage server is back online. Check the Apple website for more information about how to check iMessage System Status.
You were talking on your phone and walked into another room, away from your MARTIAN WATCH – suddenly, your call transferred to the watch:
You went out of range of the watch momentarily, and when the watch and phone reconnected, the Bluetooth settings stepped in and transferred your call. This is a function of Bluetooth – the way to avoid this is to turn your MARTIAN WATCH off when you aren’t using it.
Your Bluetooth 3.0 +HS (high speed) device doesn’t work with your MARTIAN WATCH:
Your Bluetooth 3.0 device may not be compatible with non-WiFi devices – MARTIAN WATCHES don’t support HS.
You are standing in an open area like a parking lot, or you have your phone in your back pants pocket, and your phone reception is not good.
Open fields and “body loss” are the two main causes of reduced Bluetooth range between your MARTIAN WATCH and cell phone. If in an open area, move closer to an object such as a car or building, and reception will improve. If your phone is in your back pocket, try turning your phone upside-down, move it to the opposite side, or put it in your front pocket –any of these may improve your connection.
On an incoming call, the OLED display briefly displays the caller’s phone number, then switches to the caller’s name as shown in your address book.
Some Android phones transfer the information so quickly to the watch that it shows up this way– phone number, then caller name.
You turn your Bluetooth feature on and off, and the green light on your MARTIAN WATCH starts blinking.
When the MARTIAN WATCH establishes a connection with some Android phones after a quick off/on, the audio links and turns on. Just tap the top button on your watch to turn it off.
On your Android phone, Sue Anders is calling but caller ID on the MARTIAN WATCH shows another contact, Sue Anderson.
If you have 2 contacts in your address book and one includes the complete name of another (“Sue Anders” is also part of “Sue Anderson”), some phones are unable to determine and transfer the correct contact’s ID to your watch. If this occurs, add a differentiator to the shorter name (for instance, change “Sue Anders” to “Susan Anders”) so the two names have a difference in them.
Your OLED display isn’t displaying a message, but the LED and vibration are alerting you that you have incoming notifications.
Plug in your USB cable to the Watch, then quickly remove it. This resets the software and should resolve your problem.
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Safety, Regulatory and Legal
MARTIAN, MARTIAN WATCH, MARTIAN WATCHES, the M logo, MARTIAN Passport, MARTIAN Victory, MARTIAN G2G, and Voice Command Watch are trademarks of MARTIAN WATCHES in the United States and other countries.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by MARTIAN WATCHES is under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
iPod®, iPhone®, iPad®
Made for:
· iPod touch (5th generation)
· iPod touch (4th generation)
· iPhone 5
· iPhone 4S
· iPhone 4
· iPhone 3GS
· iPad (3rd generation)
· iPad 2
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. iPod, iPad, iPhone and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android™
Portions of this page are reproduced from work created and shared by the Android Open Source Project and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 2.5 Attribution License. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
Reading Texts While Driving
Reading incoming texts on your MARTIAN WATCH while driving is not recommended, and may be illegal in your state. Please refer to your state laws for further information.
Battery Use and Safety
The following battery use and safety information applies to all MARTIAN WATCHES.
Important: Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or damage. Most battery issues arise from improper handling of batteries, and particularly from the continued use of damaged batteries.
• Don’t attempt to remove or change the MARTIAN WATCH battery. This should only be done by an authorized MARTIAN WATCHES representative.
• Don’t disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change the form of your MARTIAN or its battery.
• Avoid liquids, including water. Liquids can get into your MARTIAN’s circuits, leading to corrosion.
• Keep your MARTIAN WATCH away from heat sources. High temperatures can cause the battery to swell, leak, or malfunction.
• Always keep the mini-USB cover closed when not in use to help keep water from getting in.
• If your MARTIAN gets wet, don’t attempt to dry it with any heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven. Allow it to dry naturally at room temperature.
• Don’t leave your MARTIAN in your car – high temperatures may cause malfunction.
• Avoid dropping your MARTIAN. Dropping it can potentially cause damage.
• Contact a MARTIAN WATCHES representative if your MARTIAN or its battery has been damaged due to a drop, liquid exposure or high temperatures.
Warning: Use of an unauthorized battery may present a risk of explosion, fire, leakage, or other hazard.
Disposal: Dispose of your MARTIAN WATCH in accordance with local regulations for used batteries. Contact your local recycling center or national recycling organizations for more information on how to dispose of batteries.
Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode.
Battery Charging
Notes for charging your MARTIAN’s battery:
• During charging, keep your MARTIAN WATCH and charging cable at room temperature for
efficient battery charging.
• When you receive your MARTIAN WATCH, the battery is not fully charged.
• MARTIAN WATCHES have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging; however, for longest life, we recommend that you remove your MARTIAN from the charging cable as soon is the battery indicator shows “full”.
Third Party Accessories
MARTIAN WATCHES is not responsible for any third-party accessories that may impact your MARTIAN’s performance, including but not limited to charging cables and power adapters. Poor quality and improper use of third-party accessories can be dangerous and may void your MARTIAN’s warranty.
Children
Keep your MARTIAN WATCH away from small children. They are not toys and may be hazardous to small children. For example:
• A choking hazard may exist for small, detachable parts such as the USB cover.
• Improper use could result in loud sounds, possibly causing hearing injury.
Similar to a computer, if a child does use your MARTIAN, you may want to monitor their access to help prevent exposure to inappropriate apps or content.
Glass Parts
The crystal of your MARTIAN is made of glass. This glass could break upon substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove. Stop using your MARTIAN and contact a MARTIAN WATCHES representative to have the glass replaced.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, posted and can include fueling areas, such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, or areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain dust, or metal powders. When you are in such an area, turn off your MARTIAN, and do not remove the back cover. In such areas, sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Your MARTIAN contains a Bluetooth transmitter and receiver. When this feature is in use, it receives and transmits RF energy. Your MARTIAN is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.
Nearly every electronic device is subject to RF energy interference from external sources if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for RF energy compatibility. In some circumstances, your MARTIAN may cause interference with other devices.
• Turn off your MARTIAN in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so.
• In an aircraft, turn off your MARTIAN whenever instructed to do so by airline staff.
• If you have an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or defibrillator, consult your physician before using MARTIAN.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and one, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE
Important Notice for Users of this Product in Countries Not Listed Above
This product is NOT certified as conforming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of countries other than those listed in the table above.
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