Samsung Galaxy Note II User Manual page 29

You can change the Phone, Messaging, S Note, and Internet
application shortcuts to any icon that is displayed in the Apps
menu.
For more information, refer to "Adding and Removing
Primary Shortcuts" on page 40.
Indicator Icons
This list identifies the symbols you'll see on your phone's
display and Indicator area:
Displays your current signal strength. The greater
the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. You
cannot send or receive any calls or access online
information.
Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone.
Displays when there is no network available.
Displays when your phone is in Blocking mode.
Displays when there is a system error or alert.
Displays when the S pen has been removed from
the phone.
Displays when a call is in progress.
Displays when a call is on hold.
Displays when the speakerphone is on.
Displays when a call has been missed.
Displays when a call has been muted.
Displays when Call forwarding is set to Always
forward. For more information, refer to "Call
forwarding" on page 62.
Displays your battery charge level. Icon shown is
fully charged.
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