Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User manual

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......................10
S Pen ......................................15
Learn About Your Device .......................17
Back View ................................. 20
Navigation .................................21
Home Screen .............................. 25
Customize Your HomeScreen ............... 28
Notification Panel.......................... 33
SPen Functions............................ 36
Edge Screen ............................... 42
Bixby...................................... 47
Always On Display .........................48
Face Recognition...........................50
Fingerprint Scanner .........................51
Iris Scanner................................ 53
Multi Window.............................. 55
Table of Contents
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iiiTable of Contents
Enter Text ................................. 57
Emergency Mode ..........................60
Apps .........................................62
Use Apps .................................. 63
Applications Settings....................... 66
Calculator .................................68
Calendar .................................. 70
Camera and Video.......................... 73
Clock ..................................... 79
Contacts .................................. 82
Email .....................................90
Galaxy Apps ............................... 93
Gallery ................................... 94
Facebook.................................. 99
Google Apps ..............................100
Internet .................................. 103
Messages ................................ 107
My Files ...................................111
PEN.UP....................................113
Phone.....................................114
Samsung Connect......................... 123
Samsung Gear ............................ 123
Samsung Health .......................... 124
SamsungNotes ............................126
SamsungPay ............................. 128
Samsung+.................................131
Secure Folder ..............................131
Smart Switch ..............................131
Settings ....................................132
How to Use Settings....................... 133

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Connections ................................ 134
Wi-Fi..................................... 135
Bluetooth ................................ 138
Phone Visibility ...........................140
Data Usage ................................141
Airplane Mode .............................141
NFC and Payment ......................... 142
Mobile Hotspot ........................... 143
Tethering................................. 146
Location.................................. 146
Nearby Device Scanning ....................147
Printing .................................. 148
MirrorLink................................ 148
Download Booster ........................ 149
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............ 149
Ethernet ................................. 150
Sounds and Vibration .........................151
Sound Mode ...............................152
Easy Mute .................................152
Vibrations .................................152
Volume .................................. 153
Ringtone ..................................155
Notification Sounds ........................155
Do Not Disturb............................ 156
System Sounds ........................... 156
Key-Tap Feedback..........................157
Sound Quality and Effects ..................157
Separate App Sound....................... 158
Notifications ............................... 159
Block App Notifications.................... 160

vTable of Contents
Customize App Notifications ............... 160
Smart Alert............................... 160
Display ......................................161
Screen Brightness......................... 162
Blue Light Filter........................... 162
Screen Mode.............................. 163
Screen Resolution......................... 163
Screen Zoom and Font..................... 163
Full Screen Apps .......................... 164
Easy Mode................................ 164
Icon Frames .............................. 164
LED Indicator ............................. 165
Status Bar ................................ 165
Screen Timeout ........................... 165
Block Accidental Touches .................. 165
Screen Saver.............................. 166
Smart Stay ............................... 166
One-Handed Mode .........................167
Settings .................................... 168
Quick Optimization........................ 169
Battery................................... 169
Performance Mode ........................ 170
Storage .................................. 170
Memory ...................................172
Device Security ............................173
Language and Input ........................173
Date and Time .............................177
Report Diagnostic Information ..............178
Samsung Advertising ID ....................178
Reset .....................................179

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Software Update ...........................181
Lock Screen andSecurity .................... 182
Screen Lock Types......................... 183
Lock Screen and AOD Settings ............. 184
Samsung Pass ............................ 185
Find My Mobile ........................... 185
Unknown Sources ......................... 186
Secure Folder ............................. 186
App Permission Monitor ................... 186
Secure Startup............................ 186
Encrypt SD Card ...........................187
View Passwords............................187
Security Update Service ....................187
Device Administration ..................... 188
Credential Storage ........................ 188
Advanced Security Settings ................ 189
Accounts ................................... 190
Samsung Cloud ............................191
My Profile .................................192
Add an Account ............................192
Backup and Restore ....................... 194
GoogleSettings........................... 195
Accessibility ................................ 196
Vision .....................................197
Hearing .................................. 198
Dexterity and Interaction .................. 199
More Accessibility Settings ................200
Accessibility Services......................200
Other Settings .............................. 201
Help .....................................202

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Manage Game Features ...................202
Device Assistance App.....................202
Dual Messenger...........................203
About Phone .............................203
Getting Help ...............................204
Videos ...................................205
Simulators ...............................205
Tips ......................................205
Samsung Care ............................205
Legal ........................................206
Legal Information .........................207

Special Features
Learn about your mobile
device’s 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36.
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47.
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 device.
For more information, see “Face Recognition” on
page50.

3Special Features
Fingerprint Scanner
Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your
fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to
your Samsung account.
For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on
page51.
Iris Scanner
Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes
to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung
account.
For more information, see “Iris Scanner” on page53.
Water and Dust
Resistance
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection
rating system.
For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance” on page211.