Page 1: User Manual
M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3 ® ® Nuance , VSuite , T9 Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its ™ affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. ® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.
Page 4: Open Source Software
With earSmart technology, you can talk where you want, and have clear conversations for mobile calls, video chats, even speakerphone calls, without • worrying about surrounding noise. Open Source Software This product includes certain free/open source software. The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are available on the Samsung's website http://opensource.samsung.com.
Page 5 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Side Views of Your Phone ......14 Samsung Keypad Settings ......52 Rear View of Your Phone .
Page 7 Section 8: Changing Your Settings ........ 90 Synchronizing Contacts ....... 60 Address Book Options .
Page 8 S Memo ......... . 149 Samsung Apps ........152 AllShare .
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first Lift the cover up and away from the phone (2). configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your Voicemail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments.
Page 10: Installing And Removing The Memory Card
• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and Note: Your phone has been tested to support up to a 32GB memory card. that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown. Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as shown). •...
Page 11 Installing the Battery Installing the Back Cover Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, Place the battery cover onto the back bottom of the phone making sure the connectors align (1). (1) and press down (2). Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Page 12: Charging A Battery
Correct Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery is included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, web Plug the small end of the Travel Charger into the Power/ browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and...
Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Switching the Phone On or Off When charging is finished, disconnect the charger from the interface connector jack on the phone. Press and hold (on the upper right side of the phone) until the phone switches on. Note: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock the phone.
Page 14: Creating A New Google Account
Creating a New Google Account Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your account? link. In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your device. With a Enter your Email address and click Submit.
Page 15: Android System Recovery
You can boot your phone into Safe Mode if you need to troubleshoot whether or not added applications are causing problems with the device. Safe mode will only load basic system Once the Samsung logo appears, release the Power key software. while continuing to press the Volume Up/Down keys.
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Press and hold the power key ( ) to boot up your device. After the start-up animation begins to display, rapidly tap the key until the Lock screen displays. When the Lock screen is displayed, Safe mode is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. Troubleshooting If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.
Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Front View of Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the phone and provides information on using a memory card.
Page 18 External speaker: allows you to hear the caller. Search key: allows you to access the Google Search feature where you can search for items on the internet. Volume keys: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. Home screen indicator: shows which Home screen is When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either presently displayed.
Page 19: Side Views Of Your Phone
Side Views of Your Phone Volume keys: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either volume key ( to mute the ring tone. Power/Accessory Interface connector: allows you to connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for...
Page 20: Rear View Of Your Phone
Rear View of Your Phone S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions. By using the Pen button, you can minimize having to switch between touch and pen input. Camera lens: is used to take pictures and shoot videos. Pen button: by pressing the Pen button, you can add functionality to the S Pen.
Page 21 Removing the S Pen from your Phone Using the S Pen The S Pen is stored in your phone for your convenience. There are several different functions you can perform using the S Pen. To remove the S Pen, follow these steps: Back Button Use your fingernail or a sharp object to pull the end of the S To move to a previous screen, hold the S Pen button and touch...
Page 22 Menu Button To display the menu from any screen, hold the S Pen button and touch and drag the screen upward. The menu is displayed. Press S Pen button Screen Capture To take a screen capture, hold the S Pen button and press and Press S Pen button hold the S Pen anywhere on the screen.
Page 23: Display Layout
Display Layout Write on any Screen after Capture To write on a screen capture, use the pen to draw or write. Files Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the are saved in the My files ScreenCapture folder. phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to ➔...
Page 24: Indicator Icons
You can change any primary application shortcut except Displays when a call is in progress using a Applications to any icon that is displayed in the Applications menu. Bluetooth device. For more information, refer to “Adding and Removing Primary Displays when a call is on hold. Shortcuts”...
Page 25 Device Power Critical – Shows your current Displays when updates are available for battery only has three percent power remaining download. and will immediately shutdown. Displays when an external microSD memory card Displays when your connection to an EDGE is full. network is active.
Page 26 Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and your time. For more information, refer to “Alarm” on page 135. phone is connected to another device. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent Displays when your phone is connected to a PC mode.
Page 27 Application Icons Books: With Google Books, you can find more than 3 million free e-books and hundreds of thousands The Application menu provides quick access to the items you use more to buy in the eBookstore. For more information, most frequently. refer to “Books”...
Page 28 Crayon Physics: Crayon Physics is a game the uses Kies air: Kies Air allows you to sync your Windows two-dimensional physics, including gravity, mass, PC wirelessly with your phone provided they are both kinetic energy and transfer of momentum. For more on the same Wi-Fi network.
Page 29 Android files, and other S Choice: allows you to download apps designed memory card data in one convenient location. For more specifically for the Galaxy Note’s S Pen UI directly from information, refer to “My Files” on page 145. Samsung Apps.
Page 30 Settings: This icon navigates to the sound and phone Task manager: The Task manager application settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: provides information about the processes and display, security, memory, and any extra settings programs running on your phone, as well as the associated with your phone.
Page 31: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation YouTube: YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to fit your needs them in MPEG-4 format. For more information, refer to using both menus and widgets.
Page 32: Locking And Unlocking The Phone
Tilt Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text. • Tap a menu item to select it. • To activate the tilt feature, press and hold two points on the screen Tap an application’s icon to launch the application. •...
Page 33 Sweep the touch screen in any direction. in the middle with three Home screens on each side. The Home screen will display as shown above. Navigating Through the Application Menus Home Screen Overview Your phone initially has four Application Menus available. Follow these steps to navigate through the Application Menus: The main home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application icons,...
Page 34: Customizing Your Home Screen
Sub-Menu items Note: As you add applications, the number of Application menus that you have available will increase. Accessing Recently-Used Applications Navigating Using Sub-Menus Press and hold from any screen to open the Sub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or recently-used applications window.
Page 35: Creating Shortcuts
Creating Folders While still holding the on-screen icon, position it on the • Changing the Wallpaper • current page. Once complete, release the screen to lock the Adding and Deleting Home Screens • new shortcut into its new position on the current screen. Creating Shortcuts Adding a shortcut via the Add to home screen Shortcuts are different than the current Home screen Widgets that...
Page 36 Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Adding and Removing Widgets You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the exception Widgets are self-contained applications that reside in either your of the Applications and Home shortcuts. Applications tab or on the main or extended Home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an on-screen application.
Page 37: Creating And Managing Folders
Press and tap Edit. Note: This action does not actually delete the Widget, it just removes it from the current Home screen. Tap an application that you would like to delete from the Applications menu. It must have a symbol next to it in Moving Icons in the Applications Menu order to delete it.
Page 38: Changing The Wallpaper
Moving Home Screens Tap an available folder type to place it on your current screen. Your phone comes with seven Home screens. You can arrange the screens in any order that you want. • Choices include New folder, All contacts, Contacts with phone numbers, Received list from Bluetooth, Recent documents and To move a Home screen, follow these steps: Starred contacts.
Page 39 Drag it to the trash can located at the bottom of the screen. Press to return to the main Home screen. Adding and Deleting Home Screens If there are items on the Home screen that you want to You can delete Home screens and then add Home screens later if delete, the Home screen has items.
Page 40: Notification Bar
To add a Home screen, follow these steps: Press to return to the main Home screen. Press to activate the Home screen. You can now add items to your new Home screen. Press and tap Edit. Notification Bar Tap the screen that contains To change the screen The Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show information location, touch and hold the icon until the size increases...
Page 41: Memory Card
Memory Card Clearing Notifications To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card From the Home screen, touch and hold the Notification Bar enables you to exchange images, music, and data between until the pull-down displays, then drag down vertically.
Page 42 Card” on page 5. From the Home screen, tap Settings Storage. ➔ ➔ Your SD card is automatically mounted and scanned to see Tap Unmount SD card. the available information on it. Tap Format SD card. Unmounting the SD card At the Format SD Card confirmation prompt, tap Format SD Card.
Page 43: Section 3: Call Functions
Section 3: Call Functions Making an International Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or From the Home screen, tap answering a call. Touch and hold .
Page 44: Making A Call Using Speed Dial
A list of recent calls is displayed. Tip: You can create pauses longer than two seconds by entering multiple 2 sec pauses. Tap the desired Contact to enter the Details page, then tap to make a call. Select Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the calling Making a Call Using Speed Dial sequence until you enter a number or press a key.
Page 45: Making A Call From The Address Book
To make a call using Speed Dial, tap Keypad and – or – ➔ from the Dialer, touch and hold the speed dial number. – Tap Create new message to compose a new message. Making a Call from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory.
Page 46: Dialing Options
Dialing Options A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is From the main Contacts page or from the Dialer, the following tabs are located at the top of your screen: displayed.
Page 47 A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is displayed. Tap the desired missed call. The call detail page is displayed. Saving a Recent Call to your Address Book From the Home screen, tap Tap Logs A list of recent calls is displayed.
Page 48 Tap Logs A list of recent calls is displayed. Call the number Send a message Tap a call. The call detail page is displayed. At the Message screen, tap the empty text field and use the on-screen keypad to type in a message. When you are done with your message, tap Send.
Page 49: Call Duration
Adding a Call to the Reject List You may reset these times to zero by pressing then tapping Reset. From the Home screen, tap Options During a Call Tap Logs Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can A list of recent calls is displayed.
Page 50: Switching Between Calls
Placing a Call on Hold Speaker: routes the phone’s audio through either the speaker or through • the earpiece. You can place the current call on hold at any point during a – Tap Speaker to route the audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the conversation.
Page 51 The current call (caller #2) is placed on hold and the The call on hold becomes the active call. Tap to end previous call on hold (caller #1) is then reactivated so that the call. you can continue conversing with that person. The active 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) call will appear in a green box.
Page 52 Switching off the Microphone (Mute) to end the call. Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. While in an active call, it is possible to enable the speakerphone feature.
Page 53 Searching for a Number in Address Book During the active call, press then tap Contacts Tap the Address Book entry. For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Finding an Address Book Entry” on page 58 Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network, and you must first activate the Call Waiting feature: Settings...
Page 54: Section 4: Entering Text
Section 4: Entering Text Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad This section describes how to select the desired text input method when entering characters into your phone. It also describes the From a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone predictive text entry system that reduces the number of keystrokes counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation.
Page 55: Changing The Text Input Mode - Keypad
Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad There are two main keypad layout keys that will change the on- screen keys within the QWERTY keypad. The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc. Symbol/Numeric Mode: activates the number, ?123 symbol, and emoticon keys.
Page 56: Using Symbol/Numeric Mode
– or – From within an active text entry screen, tap at the bottom of the screen to access the Samsung keyboard settings screen. Tap the XT9 field. A checkmark indicates activation. Tap the desired number, symbol, or emoticon characters.
Page 57: Samsung Keypad Settings
Samsung Keypad Settings Enabling and Configuring Swype For information on changing Samsung Keypad settings, see The Samsung Keyboard is the default text input method, so to use “Samsung Keyboard settings” on page 112. Swype, you must first change the default keyboard setting.
Page 58: Using Handwriting Mode
Using Handwriting Mode While composing a message, touch and hold anywhere on the message screen From the Samsung keypad, you can switch to Handwriting mode to enter text using the pen. To switch to Handwriting mode, select Tap Input method.
Page 59: Using The Voice To Text Feature
Using the Voice to Text Feature You can use your voice to enter text using the Voice to Text feature. From any messaging screen, tap At the Speak now prompt, speak clearly and distinctly into the microphone. Working... is displayed while the software is converting your voice to text.
Page 60: Section 5: Contacts And Your Address Book
Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing • Remove icon although not an option with a new entry, deletes any previously assigned image on an existing contact. their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.
Page 61 Tap the Internet call field and use the keypad to enter an Enter the IM address. internet address. to add another Instant msg address field or tap Tap the Email address field. to delete a field. The keypad is displayed. Tap any of the following headings to add additional information about your new contact: The Work button...
Page 62: Editing An Existing Contact
Tap Pause to add a two-second pause or tap Wait to add a Note: By default, your contacts are automatically saved to your phone. To wait, and use the keypad to enter the additional numbers. A change where your contacts are saved to, from the main Contacts ➔...
Page 63: Using Contacts
Using Contacts Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically), tap a letter on the right side of the display to quickly jump to the Dialing or Messaging from Address Book contacts beginning with that letter. Once you have stored phone numbers in the Address Book, you can dial them easily and quickly by using the Search field to locate the entry.
Page 64: Joining Contacts
Tap the phone icon to make a phone call or tap the corporate email account login because they are maintained separately and for different groups of people. message icon to send a message. This device can synchronize with multiple accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Corporate email, and Google.
Page 65: Synchronizing Contacts
Marking a Contact as Default The contact list is displayed. When you use messaging type applications, the application needs Tap the second contact entry (the entry in which to join). to know which information is primary (default) in a contact entry The second contact is now joined with the first and the list.
Page 66: Address Book Options
account and your phone. For more information, refer to “Accounts The following options display: and Sync” on page 108. • Delete: allows you to delete 1 or more of your contacts. From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔ • Speed dial setting: allows you to set up speed-dialing. For more information, refer to “Making a Call Using Speed Dial”...
Page 67: Groups
Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or Messaging. display or edit your service numbers, or send contact information by • Print namecard: lets you print the contact information on a Bluetooth. Samsung printer. Options at Selected Contact Screen Groups From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔...
Page 68: Address Book Favorites
Tap all of the contacts you want to remove from this group. From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔ ➔ A green checkmark will appear next to their name. Groups Groups Tap Remove. Tap a group entry. The contacts are now removed from the group. Press Edit group.
Page 69: Managing Address Book Entries
A gold star will appear next to the contact in the Address At the Delete prompt, tap OK to delete the contact or Cancel Book. to exit. Removing Favourites from your Address Book Using the Service Dialing Numbers From the Home screen, tap Contacts ➔...
Page 70: Section 6: Multimedia
Section 6: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your The following controls are available: phone, including Music Player, Video Player, Gallery, Camera, and Pause the song. Camcorder. Start the song after being paused. Music player Press and hold to rewind the song.
Page 71: Using Playlists
Music player settings Note: The 5.1 channel sound effect works in earphone mode only. The Settings menu allows you to set preferences for the music Music Player Options player such as whether you want the music to play in the background, sound effects, and how the music menu displays.
Page 72 Playlists can be created via either the handset’s Music player Tap the Playlists tab. options menu or from within a 3rd party music application (such as Tap the playlist name in which to delete music. Windows Media Player) and then downloaded to the handset. Press Remove.
Page 73: Videos
Videos Full-screen view. The entire screen is used, which may cause some minor distortion. The Videos application plays video files stored on your microSD card. Allows you to listen to music using 5.1 Videos ➔ Virtual Surround Sound. All videos that you have on your memory card will be displayed.
Page 74: Camera
Tap an Album and thumbnails of the contents will be The following options are available: displayed. • Send via: allows you to share the video via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi • Delete: allows you to delete the video. Tap Confirm deletions Note: If your device indicates that the memory is full when you access Gallery, delete some of the files by using My files or other file management and the video will be deleted.
Page 75: Using The Camera
Using the Camera ➔ Note: To enable the GPS icon, from the Camera screen tap Settings Taking Photos ➔ GPS tag Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as Storage choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the camera Focus area Front/ key.
Page 76: Camera Options
Camera Options Flash: allows you to set the flash options to Off, On, or Options are represented by icons across both sides of the screen. Auto flash. Shooting mode: allows you to set the shooting mode. Note: The options disappear after a few seconds. Tap the screen to make Options are: them reappear.
Page 77 Scene mode: automatically sets the camera settings to help Resolution: allows you to set the image size to either: take the best picture possible for various types of scenes. 8M (3264x2448), W6.5M (3264x1968), Options include None, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports, 3.2M (2048x1536), W2.4M (2048x1232), Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dawn, Fall color, W0.4M (800x480), or 0.3M (640x480).
Page 78 Blink detection: detects the blinking of human eyes and gives you Image viewer: allows you to access the Image viewer a warning. and the various viewing options for a selected picture. Image viewer options are described in the following Guidelines: allows you to turn the screen guidelines On or section.
Page 79 Available options are: card). Play (video only): allows you to play a video • Tap a photo file to open it in the Image viewer. Share: offers several ways to share your picture or video. Options are: • Sweep the screen to the left to see the next picture or to the AllShare, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, Photo editor (picture right to see the previous picture.
Page 80: Using The Camcorder
• Show hidden files: causes files and folders that would normally Camera <image>. ➔ ➔ be hidden to be displayed. Press Set as Home screen wallpaper. ➔ ➔ • Show file extension: causes file extensions to be displayed. For – or – example, jpg.
Page 81: Camcorder Options
Tap the Video key ( ) to begin shooting video. The red Recording mode: allows you to set the recording mode to: light will blink while recording. Normal, which is limited only by available space on the Tap the Video key ( ) again to stop the recording and destination location, Limit for MMS, which is limited by MMS size restrictions, and Self recording which activates the...
Page 82 Timer: allows you to set a timer for how long to wait Reset: allows you to reset all camera or camcorder before taking a video. Options include: Off, 2 sec, 5 settings to the default values. sec, and 10 sec. Image viewer: allows you to access the Image viewer Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply and the various viewing options for a selected video.
Page 83 Accessing Videos List by: allows you to view the contents of the current folder sorted by • Time, Type, Name, or Size. When you shoot a video, the file is saved in the Camera folder. More: provides you with the additional options: Move, Copy, Rename, •...
Page 84: Photo Editor
Photo editor While viewing a video, you can also adjust the screen view. Screen view allows you to select Original Size, Full-Screen, or The Photo editor application provides basic editing functions for Full-Screen in Ratio to view your video. pictures that you take on your phone. Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color it also provides a wide Note: The screen view icons are a three-way toggle.
Page 85 • Save: saves your photo to your gallery. Move: use the move feature to move a photo around • Insert: lets you insert content from the clipboard or from Maps. when you are zoomed in and the entire photo is not •...
Page 86: Section 7: Messaging
Section 7: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different types of Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and messages. indicate when messages are received and their type. For more information, refer to “Indicator Icons” on page 19. Types of Messages Creating and Sending Messages Your phone provides the following message types:...
Page 87: Message Options
Review your message and tap Send. • Add text: allows you to copy text from your contacts, calendar, or from a memo to add to your message. This is a convenient feature for adding names, phone numbers, events, etc. to your Note: If you exit a message before you send it, it will be automatically saved as message.
Page 88: Viewing New Received Messages
Record audio: allows you to temporarily exit the message and record an Tap the information you want to send. This will place a • audio clip using the phone’s microphone. When you tap Stop, the audio checkmark next to the item. is automatically attached to the message.
Page 89: Deleting Messages
Message Threads Once the message screen is displayed, touch and hold the message that you want to delete, then tap Delete message. Sent and received text and picture messages are grouped into message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see all the At the Delete prompt, tap OK to delete or Cancel to cancel.
Page 90: Messaging Settings
Messaging Settings • Input mode: allows you to set the input mode for your text messages. Choose between GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia Automatic. messages, Voicemails, and Push messages. • Delivery reports: Request a delivery report for each message Messaging Settings.
Page 91: Using Email
• Channel configuration: allows you to set up the channel that you If you want to see your password as it is being typed, tap will receive CB messages on. Show password to create a checkmark. • Language: allows you to select all of the languages that you want Tap Next.
Page 92 Enter the required Exchange server information: Domain/ Tap the box in the upper left corner of your screen that Username, Password and Exchange server. As required, displays the name of your first email account, for example, tap to enable Use secure connection (SSL), Accept all SSL Work, Gmail, etc.
Page 93: Using Gmail
Using Gmail Creating a Gmail Message From the Gmail Inbox, press Compose. ➔ Gmail (Google Mail) is Google’s web-based email service. Gmail requires that you have a Google account, which can be configured Enter the recipients Email address in the To field. when you first setup the phone or the first time you open a Google Separate multiple recipient email addresses with a comma.
Page 94: Talk
• Mark unread: unread messages or threads with unread Note: The Network confirms your login and processes. This could take up to 5 messages display in boldface text in the Inbox. minutes to complete. • Mark important/Not important: add or remove a yellow Important marker at the left side of the message in the message box.
Page 95: Section 8: Changing Your Settings
Section 8: Changing Your Settings Wi-Fi settings This section explains the various settings for your phone. Wireless and Network Once set up for Wi-Fi connectivity, your phone automatically uses Airplane mode Wi-Fi, when available, for all your mobile data services. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and...
Page 96: Bluetooth Settings
Tap Network notification to enable or disable the function. A Tap Wi-Fi Direct. A check mark displayed indicates Wi-Fi check mark displayed next to the feature indicates Network Direct is active. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” notification is active. on page 124.
Page 97: Usb Utilities
Scan for Devices From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and ➔ ➔ network Bluetooth settings and tap Device name. The ➔ This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so you can pair with them. assigned device name displays. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and...
Page 98 A pop-up window displays on the PC when connected. Tap Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings. Connect USB storage. Read the introduction and tap OK. Your phone will appear on your PC as a removable disk. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot OK to add a checkmark and ➔...
Page 99 By default, the connection is open and not secured. It is Tunneling Protocol), L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/IPSec), or L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/IPSec). recommended that you secure your hotspot -- tap the From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and ➔...
Page 100 Tap Set VPN server, add a name using the keypad, then tap Tap DNS search domains, add a name for DNS search using the keypad, then tap OK. Tap Enable L2TP Secret to make a checkmark (if desired). To establish a L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/ IPSec): Tap Set L2TP Secret and enter a password (if desired), then Tap Add L2TP/IPSec CRT VPN.
Page 101 Mobile networks Tap Data roaming to create a checkmark and activate the feature. Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the Mobile networks options. Note: Turn data roaming off to avoid international data roaming charges. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and...
Page 102: Call Settings
network Mobile networks Network mode. Tap Default setup and select Manual to search for the ➔ ➔ available networks. Tap GSM/HSPA/LTE (Auto mode) to allow the fastest possible connection, GSM/HSPA (Auto mode) to limit the Tap a network name. phone’s connection to the fastest possible connection other Note: Connecting to 2G networks slows the data transfer speed and time.
Page 103: Call Forwarding
Call rejection Tap Call status tones to set the sound settings during a call then tap OK. From the Call Settings menu, tap Call rejection. Tap Alerts on call to set the alert type. Tap Auto reject mode to enable your phone to reject calls. Call answering/ending Select Off, All numbers, or Auto reject numbers.
Page 104: Additional Settings
• Forward when busy allows you to forward voice calls to a • Noise suppression: Your phone is equipped with an advanced designated number instead of your Voicemail number if you are voice processing chip that delivers clear mobile calls by on another phone call.
Page 105: Sound Settings
Changing the PIN2 Code Tap My carrier to remove the carrier Voicemail service. From the Call Settings menu, tap Additional settings ➔ Voicemail Fixed Dialing Numbers. You can view or modify your voicemail number from this menu. Tap Change PIN2. From the Call Settings menu, tap Voicemail.
Page 106 Vibration Intensity – or – From the Home screen, press the Lock key until Phone Set the intensity of vibration for Incoming call, Notification, and Haptic feedback. options displays. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound ➔ ➔ ➔ Tap Silent mode to activate or deactivate this mode (the Vibration intensity.
Page 107: Display Settings
Audible Tone Settings From the Home screen, tap Settings Display. ➔ ➔ The Audible touch tones and Audible selection options are used The following options display: when you use the dialing pad, make a screen selection, or lock • Screen display: allows you to set the Font style, the home screen your screen.
Page 108: Power Saving
Power Saving – Brightness: allows you to manually adjust the brightness of the screen. Tap this option to enable the next Brightness option. This feature allows you set the phone to automatically switch to – Brightness: allows you to set the brightness percentage of the power saving mode when the battery is low and configure screen.
Page 109 Use GPS satellites • None: disables screen unlock security. • Pattern: requires that you draw a pattern on the screen to unlock This option allows you to locate locations accurately to street level. it. Follow the on-screen instructions. To conserve power, deselect this option when not in use. •...
Page 110: Visible Passwords
Remote controls When enabled, your phone will ask for a PIN number each time you use the phone. Using this option you can also change your Allows phone to be locked, tracked, and data to be wiped SIM PIN number. remotely.
Page 111: Applications
Restoring factory settings on the device. Tap Set password to set or change the credential storage • password. Note: If a device uses multiple enabled administration applications, the Tap Clear storage to clear the storage (SD card or phone strictest policy is enforced. memory) of all contents and reset the credentials password.
Page 112 Manage Applications Tap the application you want to uninstall and tap Uninstall. This feature allows you to manage your phone’s applications. At the prompt, tap OK to uninstall the application. You can also view the amount of memory or resources used as At the Uninstall finished prompt, tap OK.
Page 113: Accounts And Sync
Battery usage Lets you select how you are notified of new applications in This option provides a graphical display of the battery power used Samsung Apps (Off, Wi-Fi only, or Packet data). by various system components. Accounts and Sync From the Home screen, tap...
Page 114: Motion
• Background data: allows your phone to use data in the • Shake to update: allows you to use the Shake feature to scan for background. Bluetooth devices.Tap Shake to create a checkmark. Tap Learn about shake for more information. •...
Page 115: Storage
Storage A green checkmark will appear. From this menu you can view the phone’s available memory space Factory data reset and the total and available space on an inserted memory card, and From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to mount or unmount the SD card.
Page 116: Language And Keyboard
From the Home screen, tap Settings Language ➔ ➔ • Select Input Method: allows you to switch between Samsung and keyboard. keypad and Swype. Select language • How to Swype: provides tips on how to learn to use Swype. • Personal dictionary: Allows you to setup and manage your own To set the language that the menus display on the phone: dictionary.
Page 117 Tap Pen detection to display the handwriting pad whenever Tap Handwriting settings to select options for using the the S Pen is detected. Handwriting feature. To use XT9 Predictive text method, tap XT9. Tap Tutorial for a short tutorial on using the Samsung keypad. Changing Your Settings...
Page 118: Voice Input And Output
Tap Reset all settings to reset all Samsung keypad settings Tap the Auto-substitution field to automatically replace to the default values. words that you are typing. This option will help for accidental misspellings. XT9 Advanced Settings Tap the Regional correction field. This option sets the device The following XT9 Advanced settings are only available if the XT9 field has been selected.
Page 119: Accessibility Settings
• Language: allows you set the language you will be using for your • Samsung TTS: allows you to modify settings for the Samsung voice input and output. TTS default engine. • SafeSearch: allows you to filter explicit images when performing •...
Page 120: Date And Time
Accessibility. • The Power key ends calls: Tap this option to create a checkmark if you want to press the power key to end calls. This will not turn Tap Accessibility to create a checkmark and activate the off the screen. feature.
Page 121: Pen Settings
Tap Set time and use the plus and minus icons to set Hour phone. The following information displays: and Minute. Touch PM or AM to toggle the setting, then tap • Software update: Lets you check for operating system updates, set Auto Update to automatically check for updates, choose whether to Set.
Page 122 Note: Baseband, kernal and build numbers are usually used for updates to the handset or support. For additional information please contact your service provider.
Page 123: Section 9: Connections
Section 9: Connections Your phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly To scroll through a website, sweep the screen with your connect to the web, Bluetooth devices or a PC. finger in an up or down motion. Internet Sweep the screen left to right to move laterally across a web The Internet browser is your access to the mobile web.
Page 124: Using Bookmarks
The number represents the number of new – Downloads: displays the download history. windows that have been created. – Print: allows you to print the screen or web page on a Samsung Tap a window listing to open up that Internet window. printer using Wi-Fi.
Page 125: Editing Bookmarks
Tap a bookmark to view the webpage, or touch and hold a • Change order: Allows you to move pages around on the Bookmarks page. Touch and hold a bookmark icon, then move it bookmark for the following options: to the desired location. •...
Page 126 Tap Delete bookmark. Press Clear history to delete the History list. ➔ At the Delete confirmation window, tap OK. Using Most Visited Deleting Cookies The Most visited list provides you with a list of your most visited websites. These entries can be used to return to previously A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a visited website.
Page 127 • Block pop-up windows: Prevents popup advertisements or • Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and windows from appearing on-screen. Remove the checkmark to read cookies from your device. disable this function. • Clear all cookie data: Deletes all current browser cookie files. •...
Page 128: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi The network names and security settings of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. About Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (short for “wireless fidelity”) is a term used for certain types Tap a network. of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Page 129 Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a Note: The next time your device connects to a previously accessed or secured communication issue with the target Wireless Access wireless network, you are not prompted to enter the WAP key again, Point (WAP).
Page 130: Bluetooth
Sharing Information with Connected Device network Wi-Fi Direct settings. ➔ To share videos, photos, or other information with the connected If you are currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, a prompt device, follow these steps: will display Current network will be disconnected. Tap OK to View the information that you want to share.
Page 131: Bluetooth Status Indicators
as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. The communicating. Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet. Displays when Bluetooth is on but is not connected Turning Bluetooth On and Off to a Bluetooth device.
Page 132 From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Device name. secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process. Enter a new name. To pair your device with another Bluetooth device: Tap OK to complete the rename process. Verify Bluetooth is active. To make your device visible: From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Visible.
Page 133 From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold the name Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a of the previously paired device (from the bottom of the pairing has been created, the devices will continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a page).
Page 134: Pc Connections
Select the paired device to receive the contacts. you can also access the files directory from the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader. Note: The external Bluetooth device must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful. Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as a removable disk, separate from the internal memory.
Page 135: Nfc
Kies Air From your PC, a security warning may be displayed asking if you want to run this application. Click OK to continue. Kies Air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with your phone provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi network. You can On your PC, the Kies air screen is displayed.
Page 136: Mobile Networks
Mobile Networks Set options for roaming, networks, APNs. See “Mobile networks” on page 96.
Page 137: Section 10: Applications
Section 10: Applications This section contains a description of each application that is Connect to a Wi-Fi network. see “Connect to a Wi-Fi available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to Network” on page 123 navigate through that particular application. If the application is From the Home screen, tap AllShare ➔...
Page 138: Books
Calculator Press Settings to configure the following settings: ➔ • Device name: defaults to your phone. Use the keypad to enter a The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, new Media server if desired, and tap Save. subtraction, multiplication, and division. You can also use it as a •...
Page 139: S Planner
S Planner Add Event Displays Option Tabs With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, Previous Next Month week, or month; create events; and set alarms to act as reminders. Month If your phone is linked to a Google account, both new and existing Selected Day entries are synchronized between your phone and your online Days with...
Page 140: Camera
– First day of week: allows you to set the first day of the week to Tap any event to display it. Sunday or Monday. This will affect how the Month view calendar is Press to display the following options: displayed.
Page 141 Tap the + or - symbol to change the hour and minute • Duration indicates the length of time the alarm will remain silent between alarm notifications (snooze time). settings, or tap the setting and enter a new number. To •...
Page 142 Deleting Alarms Touch and hold a city and select DST settings. To delete an alarm, follow these steps: Select a DST setting (Automatic, Off, 1 hour or 2 hours). From the Home screen, tap Clock Alarm ➔ ➔ ➔ If Daylight Savings Time is selected, the sun symbol on the World Delete.
Page 143: Contacts
Timer The following options are displayed: • Time/Calendar display: when this is checked, the time, day, and You can use this option to set a countdown timer. Use a timer to date is displayed. Tap to uncheck. count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).
Page 144: Downloads
Downloads Gmail The Downloads application allows you to manage all of your Gmail is a web-based email service. Depending on your downloads (Internet and Other). synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically synchronize with your Gmail account on the web. For more information, refer to From the Home screen, tap Downloads ➔...
Page 145: Sharing Your Location
your phone. They can share their location from their Important!: For best results, it is recommended that you enable all of your computer or phone. For more information, go to http:// location services. For more information, refer to “Location and Security”...
Page 146: Maps
address, tap the star in the upper-right corner. It will be listed in Important!: Before using Google Maps you must have an active data your Starred Places. connection. The Maps application does not cover every country or • Settings: city. –...
Page 147: Using Maps
in a tunnel or underground passage • My Location: when touched, the location displays on the map • with a blinking blue dot. in poor weather • Press to display the following options: around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields • in a vehicle with tinted windows •...
Page 148: Market
– or – – Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, o r Legal Notices information. Select the desired to search for a file. information from the pop-up menu. – About: displays general information about Google maps such as Follow on the on-screen instructions.
Page 149 To add a photo for this diary event, Tap the Tap to add photo • Send via: allows you to send your Diary entry by Email or Messaging. field and touch the source. Selections are: Camera, Gallery While in a diary entry that has been previously saved, and or S Memo.
Page 150: Music Player
• Settings: allows you to select Auto update which will update your Note: Different folders may appear, depending on how your phone is Selected city based on GPS. configured. Music player Navigation Music playerallows you to play music files that you have stored on your phone and memory card.
Page 151: Navigation Options
Choose from the following on-screen options: • Mute/Unmute: Mute to silence voice-guided prompts. • Exit Navigation: Close Navigation and discard route information. • Driving/Walking: configures the method of travel. Selection of Walking negates the need to track traffic jams and obstructions. •...
Page 152: News & Weather
If typing in the address, enter the address, City, and Tip: On the Weather screen, tap the temperature reading to display a graph Province using the keypad. As you type, possible addresses mapping the day’s temperature and humidity. will be displayed. Tap on one when you see the address you While in any of the screens, you can also press want.
Page 153: Polaris Office
person, find out more information about the business, see Enter your Email information (if desired) and touch Register coupons, public responses, and more. to complete the process. From the Home screen, tap Places ➔ – or – Tap on one of the business categories or tap to search Touch Later to skip registration.
Page 154: S Choice
– About: Displays the Polaris Office version and build numbers. S Choice S Choice allows you to download apps designed specifically for the Galaxy Note’s S Pen UI directly from Samsung Apps. From the Home screen, tap S Choice ➔...
Page 155 The following options appear on the new memo screen:. Displays the full screen. Toolbar Secondary Toolbar Add pictures, clip art, maps, etc. Add Title Show/Hide Secondary Toolbar Make a voice recording to add to the memo. Writing area Mark the memo as a favorite. Hide the secondary toolbar.
Page 156 – Link to S Planner: allows you to link the memo to your calendar. Enter your memo using the keypad or the S Pen. – Print: allows you to print the screen or web page on a Samsung Icons and options are the same as S Memo. For more printer using Wi-Fi.
Page 157: Samsung Apps
Samsung Apps available. Samsung Apps allows you to easily download an abundance of To access Social Hub, follow these steps: useful applications to your phone and to keep them updated. From the Home screen, tap...
Page 158: Tags
Tags To access the Task manager, follow these steps: From the Home screen, tap Task manager ➔ This application is used for organizing and sharing Near Field Communication (NFC) tags. You can scan a tag by turning on your The Task Manager options are located at the top of the device and placing it near the tag.
Page 159: Voice Search
To start recording, tap and speak into the – Recording quality: allows you to set the recording quality to High or Record Normal. microphone. – Limit for MMS: allows you to select On or Off. If you Limit for MMS by During the recording process you can either tap Stop selecting On, you will be assured that the recording can be sent in a message.
Page 160: Voice Talk
Voice Talk ➔ scroll down to browse through the main page thumbnails, or Read the Samsung Disclaimer then tap Confirm to continue. scroll to the bottom to explore additional options. Read the Vlingo Terms of Service then tap Agree to To view a video, tap an available preview thumbnail or tap continue.
Page 161: Index
Index Calculator Answering a Call Google Maps Call Back Missed Call Abc mode Using the Camcorder Call Duration Adding a New Contact Using the Camera Call Log Idle Screen World Clock Call Waiting Address Book YouTube Correcting the Number Adding a New Contact Dialing a Recent Number Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers Ending a Call...
Page 162 Shooting Video Synchronizing a Corporate Email Removing an Entry Camcorder Options Account Group Settings Camcorder Options after a Video is Email Editing a Caller Group Taken Creating Additional Email Accounts Camera Handwriting Mode Accessing the Pictures Folder Switching Between Email Accounts Haptic feedback Camera Options Home key...
Page 163 Mini Diary Mobile Web Maps Navigation Entering Text in the Mobile Web Market command keys Browser Mass Storage context-sensitive menus Navigating with the Mobile Web Memory Card terms used Using Bookmarks Memory Card Installation touch gestures Motion Menu Navigation Options Multimedia Near Field Communication (NFC) Music...
Page 164 Task Manager Pen Settings Use wireless networks Text Input S Planner Using Favourites Abc mode Safe Mode Adding Favourites Methods Samsung Apps Deleting a Favourite numeric mode SD Card Editing Favourites symbol mode Search Bar Timer Service Dialing Numbers Touch Screen...
Page 165 Setup Volume Weather Widgets Android Market Calculator Camera Gmail Settings Video Player Voice Recorder Voice Search YouTube Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct World Clock Deleting an Entry DST Settings World clock YouTube...

Samsung Galaxy Note User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Call Functions

Section 4: Entering Text

Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book

Section 6: Multimedia

Section 7: Messaging

Section 8: Changing Your Settings

Section 9: Connections

Section 10: Applications

Index

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