Samsung Galaxy Note 3 User manual

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may be required. For more information about Knox,
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www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User Licensing
Agreement for your device can be found online at:
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Table of Contents
Getting Started........................................................... 1
Front View .........................................................................2
Back View .........................................................................4
Assemble Your Device ...................................................6
Set Up Your Device.......................................................10
Secure Your Device ......................................................11
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ..............................12
Know Your Device.................................................. 13
Home Screen .................................................................14
Status Bar .......................................................................20
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures............................22
Notification Panel ..........................................................24
Multi Window..................................................................26
S Pen ...............................................................................30
Entering Text...................................................................36
Calling............................................................................ 39
Make and Answer Calls ...............................................40
Applications................................................................ 47
Apps Screen...................................................................48
Google Applications .....................................................51
Verizon Applications .....................................................54
Other Applications ........................................................57
Calculator........................................................................61
Calendar..........................................................................62
Camera and Video ........................................................63
Clock................................................................................68
Contacts ..........................................................................70
Email ................................................................................76
Emergency Alerts ..........................................................78
Gallery .............................................................................79
Internet ............................................................................83
Messages........................................................................85
Music Player...................................................................89
My Files ...........................................................................90
Scrapbook ......................................................................92
S Health...........................................................................94

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S Note..............................................................................96
S Voice ............................................................................98
Video Player ...................................................................99
Voice Recorder........................................................... 101
Settings.......................................................................102
How to Use Settings.................................................. 103
Airplane Mode............................................................. 104
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct................................................ 105
Bluetooth...................................................................... 109
Data Usage .................................................................. 113
More Networks ........................................................... 114
Easy Mode................................................................... 122
Hands-free Mode ....................................................... 123
Call Settings ................................................................ 124
Sound and Notification Settings ............................. 127
Display Settings.......................................................... 134
Storage ......................................................................... 141
Power Saving Mode................................................... 144
Battery .......................................................................... 145
Application Manager.................................................. 146
Default Applications................................................... 149
Location Services ...................................................... 150
Lock Screen................................................................ 153
Security ........................................................................ 155
One-Handed Operation............................................. 159
Language and Input Settings................................... 160
Backup and Reset...................................................... 165
Accounts ...................................................................... 166
Motions and Gestures ............................................... 168
Voice Control............................................................... 169
S Pen ............................................................................ 170
Accessories................................................................. 171
Date and Time Settings............................................. 172
Accessibility ................................................................ 173
About Your Device ..................................................... 176
System Updates ......................................................... 177

Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get
started using your new device.

2Front View
Getting Started
Front View
Recent apps
Power/Lock key
Front camera
Back key
Status light
Headset jack
Earpiece
Volume
Home
key
Proximity and
gesture sensors

3Front View
Getting Started
Here are some key features on the
front and sides of your device.
• Back key: Tap to return to the previous screen, or
to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
• Earpiece: Listen to a call.
• Front camera: Take self portraits and record videos
of yourself.
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
(notincluded).
• Home key: Tap to return to the Home screen.
Activate the Fingerprint security feature.
• Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the
presence of objects near the device.
• Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch
and hold for home screen options.
• Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the device
on or off. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
Press and hold to turn the device off or restart it,
or for quick access to Airplane Mode, Emergency
Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
• Status Light: Displays red when charging or the
battery is low, blue when a notification has arrived
or you are voice recording, and green when fully
charged.
• Volume: Press to adjust the volume of your device’s
sounds and audio.

4Back View
Getting Started
Back View
USB charger/Accessory port
Microphone
Camera
Infrared transmitter
Microphone
Heart rate sensor
Temperature and humidity sensor
Flash
Speaker

5Back View
Getting Started
Here are some key features found on
the back and sides of your device.
• Camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments
when taking a photo or recording video.
• Heart Rate Sensor: When using the S Health
app, this sensor measures your heart rate via your
fingertip.
• Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices
using infrared light.
• Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
commands.
• Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
• Temperature and humidity sensor: Monitors both
temperature and humidity conditions. This is used
to calculate calories burned when using the
S Health app.
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional
accessories (not included).

6Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble
your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the side
of your phone.
2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, available optional services,
and other features.
Warning: The plug-in SIM card information and its
contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or
bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of
small children.

7Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
►Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into
the device and that the upper-left angled corner of
the card is positioned as shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device
will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place
it back into the slot if the SIM is notdetected.
Replace the Back Cover
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone
and press down.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.

8Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head
and USB cable) is included with the device for
charging the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge
time. You can use the device while charging.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices
and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to
maximize battery life. Using other accessories may
invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. 1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the outlet and remove the USB cable
from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery can cause damage to the device.

9Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the
device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
►For a quick check of your battery level, view the
battery charge indicator located in the upper-right
corner of your device’s display. A solid color ( )
indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better
idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For
more information, see “Battery” on page 145.

10 Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On and Off
Turn the Device On
►Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
device vibrates and starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
Device options menu displays.
2. Tap POWER OFF.
Welcome Screen
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome
Screen displays. It will guide you through the basics of
setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.

11 Secure Your Device
Getting Started
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock
features to secure your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
►To lock the device, press the Power/Lock key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
►To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock key
or Home key, and then touch and drag your finger
across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 153.

12 Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail,
GoogleHangouts, and the Google Play Store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account, or create a new
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information, see
“Accounts” on page 166.
►From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Add account > Google.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Samsung account, or create a new
Samsung account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information, see
“Accounts” on page 166.
►From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Add account > Samsungaccount.

Know Your Device
Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to
navigate the device and enter
text using the keyboard.
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.