Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User manual

User guide.

SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.

Special Features..............................1
S Pen .......................................2
Hello Bixby ..................................2
Flexible Security .............................2
Water and Dust Resistance....................3
Getting Started..............................4
Set Up Your Device .............................5
Assemble Your Device ........................6
Start Using Your Device.......................9
S Pen ......................................14
Learn About Your Device .......................16
Front View..................................17
Back View ..................................19
Navigation ................................ 20
Home Screen .............................. 24
Customize Your HomeScreen ................27
Notification Panel.......................... 32
SPen Functions............................ 35
Edge Screen ................................41
Bixby...................................... 45
Always On Display .........................46
Table of Contents
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Face Recognition........................... 47
Fingerprint Scanner ........................48
Iris Scanner................................ 49
Multi Window.............................. 52
Enter Text ................................. 54
Emergency Mode .......................... 56
Apps .........................................59
Use Apps ..................................60
Applications Settings....................... 63
Calculator ................................. 66
Calendar ..................................68
Camera and Video...........................71
Clock ......................................77
Contacts ..................................80
Email ..................................... 87
Gallery ....................................90
Google Apps ............................... 95
Internet ................................... 98
Message+ ................................ 102
Messages ................................ 105
My Files .................................. 109
PEN.UP....................................111
Phone.....................................112
Samsung Connect..........................122
Samsung Gear .............................122
Samsung Health .......................... 123
SamsungNotes ........................... 125
Smart Switch ..............................127
Verizon Apps ............................. 128

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Settings .................................... 131
How to Use Settings .......................132
Connections ................................ 134
Wi-Fi..................................... 135
Bluetooth ................................ 138
Data Usage ...............................140
Airplane Mode ............................ 142
NFC and Payment ......................... 143
Mobile Hotspot ........................... 144
Tethering..................................147
Mobile Networks...........................147
Location.................................. 148
Nearby Device Scanning ................... 149
Printing .................................. 149
MirrorLink................................ 150
Download Booster ........................ 150
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) .............151
Ethernet ..................................152
Sounds and Vibration ........................ 153
Sound Mode .............................. 154
Easy Mute ................................ 154
Vibrations ................................ 154
Volume ...................................155
Ringtone ..................................157
Notification Sounds ........................157
Do Not Disturb............................ 158
System Sounds ........................... 158
Key-Tap Feedback......................... 159
Sound Quality and Effects ................. 159
Separate App Sound....................... 160

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Notifications ................................161
Block App Notifications.................... 162
Customize App Notifications ............... 162
Smart Alert............................... 162
Display ..................................... 163
Screen Brightness......................... 164
Blue Light Filter........................... 164
Screen Mode.............................. 165
Screen Resolution......................... 165
Screen Zoom and Font..................... 166
Full Screen Apps .......................... 166
Easy Mode.................................167
Icon Frames ...............................167
LED Indicator ..............................167
Status Bar ................................ 168
Screen Timeout ........................... 168
Block Accidental Touches .................. 168
Screen Saver.............................. 168
Smart Stay ............................... 169
One-Handed Mode ........................ 169
Device Maintenance ........................ 170
Battery....................................171
Performance Mode.........................171
Storage ...................................172
Language and Input ........................173
Date and Time .............................177
Report Diagnostic Information ..............177
Reset .....................................178
System Updates ..........................180

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Lock Screen andSecurity .....................181
Screen Lock Types......................... 182
Lock Screen and AOD Settings ............. 183
Samsung Pass ............................ 184
Unknown Sources ......................... 184
Secure Folder ............................. 184
App Permission Monitor ................... 184
Secure Startup............................ 185
Encrypt SD Card .......................... 185
Set Up SIM Card Lock ...................... 185
View Passwords........................... 185
Security Update Service ................... 186
Phone Administration ..................... 186
Credential Storage .........................187
Advanced Security Settings .................187
Accounts ................................... 189
Add an Account ........................... 190
Backup and Reset ..........................192
GoogleSettings............................192
Accessibility ................................ 193
Vision .................................... 194
Hearing .................................. 195
Dexterity and Interaction .................. 196
More Accessibility Settings .................197
Accessibility Services.......................197
Other Settings .............................. 198
Help ..................................... 199
Manage Game Features ................... 199
Device Assistance App..................... 199
Dual Messenger...........................200

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About Phone .............................200
Getting Help ...............................201
Videos ...................................202
Simulators ...............................202
Tips ......................................202
Samsung Care ............................202
Verizon Glossary ..........................202
Legal ........................................203
Legal Information .........................204

Learn about your mobile
device’s special features.
Special Features

2Special Features
S Pen
The S Pen™is a stylus that assists you in
performing various functions. For more
information, see “SPen Functions” on page35.
Hello Bixby
Bixby responds to your voice commands and can help
you understand your settings and set up your Samsung
device.
For more information, see “Bixby” on page45.
Flexible Security
Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device.
Face Recognition
Configure facial recognition security to add an extra
layer of security when using your phone.
For more information, see “Face Recognition” on
page47.