Samsung Galaxy Note 3 User Manual

ANDROID SMARTPHONE

User Manual

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 4

Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting Up Your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Turning the Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .... 13

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

S Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........37

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Section 4: Calling ......................................49

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Multi-party Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Section 5: Messaging ................................62

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Google Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Section 6: Applications .............................73

Accessing the Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Amazon folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Google folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Samsung folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Tools folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Verizon folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

S Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Section 7: Connections ...........................147

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

NFC and Beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Section 8: Settings .................................. 159

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Wireless and network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

Section 9: Health and Safety

Information ........................................... 211

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 211 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

Certification Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 218

Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 218

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 218

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 222

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 230

Restricting Children's Access to

Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 233

Section 10: Warranty Information ..........235

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

End User License Agreement for Software . . 240

Index .........................................................248

Section 1: Getting Started

Understanding this User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 248.

Also included is important safety information beginning on page 211, that you should know before using your device.

This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different.

Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting from the Home screen. To get to the Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more information, see “Securing Your Device” on page 11.

Note:

Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your device, depending on the software version on your device, and any changes to the device’s Settings.

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s Settings.

Special Text

In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:

•

Notes

: Presents alternative options for the current feature or

menu.

•

Tips

: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.

•

Important

: Points out important information about the current

feature that could affect performance.

•

Warning

: Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your device.

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your device. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent frequently-used steps:

➔

Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in procedures. For example:

“From the Home screen, touch

Settings

➔

Wi-Fi

.”

Many settings use an On/Off switch. Touch the On/Off switch to turn a setting On or Off. This graphic is used to represent the On/Off switch.

Getting Started 5

Apps

➔

Setting Up Your device

If not already installed, install the 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, battery, and optional memory card, then charge the battery to begin using your device.

Back Cover

The battery, SIM card, and optional memory card are installed under a removable cover on the back of the device.

Removing the battery cover



Pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover off the device.

Installing the battery cover



Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making sure it snaps into place.

Note:

The battery cover is flexible. Take care to avoid bending or twisting the cover when removing and installing, to prevent damage to the cover.

SIM Card

Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number, information about your wireless service, and other information such as messages.

If you purchased your device at a Verizon Wireless store, the SIM card is activated and ready to use. If you ordered a new device, the card may need to be activated before you can use it. For more information about activating the SIM card, visit:

http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GSIM

Caution!

Turn the device off before installing or removing the SIM card. Do not bend or scratch the SIM card. Take care when handling, installing, or removing the SIM card, and avoid exposing the SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. Keep the SIM card out of reach of small children.

Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card (if not already installed)

1. With the Verizon Wireless logo facing up, carefully

insert the 4G LTE SIM Card into the slot, pressing gently until it locks into place.

Removing the 4G LTE SIM Card

1. Turn off the device, then remove the back cover.

2. Press the 4G LTE SIM Card in gently to release the lock,

then carefully slide the 4G LTE SIM Card out of the slot.

Getting Started 7

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.

The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.

Warning!

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.

Battery Indicator

The battery icon in the Status Bar shows battery power level. Before the battery becomes too low to operate, the battery icon flashes and a tone plays. If you continue using the device without charging, the device will power off.

Tip:

Task Manager provides helpful information about extending battery life. For more information, see “Task manager” on page 73.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Installing the battery



Insert the battery into the device, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the device.

Removing the Battery



Lift the battery up and out of the device, using the slot provided.

Charging the Battery

Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (charging head and USB cable) to charge your device from any 110/220 VAC outlet.

Note:

1. Insert the USB cable into the port.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, then plug

the charging head into a standard AC power outlet.

3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head

from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.

Turning the Device On and Off

Tur nin g the Device On



Press and hold the device vibrates and starts up.

Turning the Device Off

1. Press and hold the

device vibrates and the Device Options menu displays.

2. At the prompt, tap

Power off

Power/Lock Key

Getting Started 9

until the

Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, Setup Wizard will guide you through the basics of setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up accounts, choose location services, and learn more about your device.

You can also use the Setup Wizard to quickly configure your device at any time.



From any unlocked screen, press the

Home Key

, then touch

Verizon

➔

Setup Wizard

Apps

➔

Memory Card

Your device supports optional, removable, microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 64GB capacity (not included), for storage of music, pictures, and other files.

For more information about using memory cards, see “Memory Card” on page 157.

Installing a Memory Card

1. Remove the back cover.

2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the memory

card into the slot, pushing gently until it locks into place.

3. Install the back cover.

Removing a Memory Card

Important!

To prevent damage to data stored on the memory

card, unmount the card before removing it from the

device.

Securing Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.

Note:

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

1. From any unlocked screen, press the

Home Key

, then touch Menu ➔ Settings

Storage

➔ Unmount SD card

2. At the prompt, read the warning and select

continue. Wait for the Status bar and Notifications.

3. Remove the back cover.

4. Gently press on the memory card to release the lock,

then carefully pull the card out.

5. Install the back cover.

SD card safe to remove

to appear in

To set a personal screen lock, use the Screen lock option

➔

under Security settings. For more information, see “Screen lock” on page 187.

For other settings related to securing your device, see “Security” on page 190.

Locking the Device



By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.

– or – Press the

Tip:

When the device is locked, the Emergency call feature is available on the lock screen, to allow you to make emergency calls even while the device is locked.

Power/Lock Key

Getting Started 11

Unlocking the Device

Unlock the device using one of the default unlock screens, or use Screen lock options for increased security.



Press the drag your finger across the screen.

Tip:

Special notification icons display for missed calls or new messages. Drag a missed call or message icon to view the message or call log.

Power/Lock Key

, then touch and

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Features

•

Touch screen with virtual (on-screen) QWERTY keyboard

•

Brilliant 5.7” HD Super AMOLED® screen (1920 x 1080)

•

2.3 gigahertz quad-core processor

•

Delivering data speeds faster than the current 3G network technology by using 4G LTE and High Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+).

•

Android 4.3, Jelly Bean Platform

•

USB 3.0 connector for fast transfer speeds

•

Smart Switch™ compliant. For more information, see www.samsungsmartswitch.com

•

Support for Air View® and Air Gestures®.

•

S Pen functionality

•

Wi-Fi ® Capability

•

WatchON® – Rich TV experience with Infrared (IR) remote

•

Apps available to download from the Google Play™ Store and Samsung Apps

•

Access Movies, TV Shows, Music, Games, and Books with Samsung Hub™

•

Samsung Link™ to share your media content across connected devices. Cloud connectivity is achieved using an external Web storage service

•

Compliant with Samsung Link®

•

13 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder with auto focus and digital zoom 10X

•

2 Megapixel Front Facing camera for Video Chat

•

Share Shot picture sharing functionality, Camera sharing over multi-connect Wi-Fi Direct connection

•

S-Beam file transfer technology

•

Bluetooth enabled

•

NFC-compatible

•

Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For more information, please visit:

www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport

•

Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Voice Search)

•

Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging and Google Hangouts™

•

Corporate and Personal Email

Understanding Your Device 13

•

Home

Back

LED indicator

2 MP Camera

Proximity

sensors

Earpiece

Music Player with multitasking features

•

Pre-loaded e-reader applications such as: Play Books™ and Play Magazines™

•

Assisted GPS (Google Navigation)

•

Webkit-based browser

•

Expandable memory slot - supports up to 64GB microSD

•

Mobile HotSpot and USB Tethering-capability

•

Video Chat using Google Hangouts

•

Google Play™ Music

•

Wi-Fi ® Calling using a micro SIM card

•

HD Video Player 1080p – Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, WMV7/8, VP8, MP43 – Format: 3GP (MP4), WMV (ASF), and AVI

•

Video Player support for PIP (Picture in Picture) viewing

Front

LED indicator

and flashing patterns to indicate different notifications and statuses. Events include Charging, Low battery, and Missed event:

•

Powering on -

•

Battery Charging -

•

Battery Fully Charged -

•

Low Battery or Charging Error-

•

Missed Notification (Call or Messaging) -

Earpiece/External speaker

music, and other sounds offered by your device.

Light (RGB) Sensor

to adjust the screen brightness/contrast. This sensor decreases screen brightness in dim light.

•

In a bright light condition (outdoors), the sensors cause the device to increase the brightness and contrast for better viewing.

•

In dim light conditions, the device decreases the screen brightness to compensate.

illuminates with a series of distinct colors

blue

blinks/animates

red

remains on

green

remains on.

red

blinks/animates

blue

blinks/animates

allows you to hear ringers,

lets you use the ambient light level

Proximity Sensor

surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call.

Menu key

current screen. From the Home screen it displays Add apps and widgets, Create folder, Set wallpaper, Edit page, Search, and Settings options.

Home

key displays the Home screen when pressed.

Press and hold to display your recent apps, Task manager, and Remove all option.

Double-press to activate S Voice.

Back key

entries.

Display

your phone, such as the connection status, received signal strength, phone battery level, and time.

Front Facing Camera

facing the screen and allows you to video conference.

detects how close an object is to the

displays a list of options available for the

re-displays the previous screen or clears

shows all the information needed to operate

allows you to take pictures while

Understanding Your Device 15

Side View

Volume key

Power/Lock

Charging/USB

port

Speaker

IR Blaster

3.5mm Headset jack

Volume

: From the Home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or media playback, press volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.

Power/Lock

and to access a device options menu. Press to lock the device, or to wake the screen for unlocking.

Microphones

other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. There are two microphones on the device:

•

USB Power/Accessory connector

a power cable or optional accessories such as a USB/ data cable.

: Press and hold to turn the device on or off,

are used during phone calls and allow

Bottom microphone: used during handset mode. Side microphone: used while an active call is in the

speakerphone mode and assists in noise cancellation (2 microphone solution).

allows you to connect

to adjust

Back

Camera

Flash

S Pen

Lens

Flash

allows you to take photos in low-light conditions.

Camera

allows you to take photos and record videos.

3.5 mm Headset/headphone jack

ringers, music, and other sounds offered by your device.

S Pen

allows you to select items in screens, hand-write entries, and draw and edit images. S Pen also allows you to use S Pen only functions. For more information, refer to “S Pen” on page 24.

allows you to hear

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Home Screen

Status Bar

Widgets

Shortcuts

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.

Status Bar

: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. For a list of icons, see “Status Bar” on page 32.

Widgets

: Apps that run on the Home screen. The widgets shown are found on the Home screen by default, and you can add your favorites. For more information, see “Adding Widgets to the Home screen” on page 21.

Shortcuts

: Shortcuts to apps.These shortcuts are found on the Home screen by default, and you can add more shortcuts to your favorite apps. For more information, see “Adding Shortcuts to the Home Screen” on page 20.

Extended Home Screen

The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets and folders.

Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the bottom of the display shows your current position.

Adding and removing Home screen panels

Your device comes with 6 Home screen panels. You can customize the Home screen to include up to the seven default panels.

1. From the Home screen, touch

2. Slide your finger across the screen to scroll the panels,

and use these controls to configure panels:

Remove

: Touch and hold on a panel, then drag it

Remove

Add

: Touch a previously-removed panel to add

it, up to the default total of seven.

Set as Home

when you press the

Tip:

You can also “pinch” the Home screen to display Edit page options. For more information, refer to “Pinch” on page 29.

: The panel set as Home will display

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Menu ➔ Edit page

Home Key

Customizing the Home Screen

Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences. For information about changing your phone’s screen settings,

see “Display” on page 177.

Editing the Primary Shor tcuts

Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the display. You can edit the Primary Shortcuts, except for

To add or remove shortcuts:



Touch and hold a shortcut, then drag it from the Primary Shortcuts to the Home screen, or from the Home screen to the Primary Shortcuts.

To remove shortcuts:



Touch and hold the shortcut until then drag the shortcut to the

Remove

Apps

Remove

icon.

appears,

Adding Shortcuts to the Home Screen

Use App shortcuts for quick access to applications from the Home screen. Your device comes with app shortcuts already placed on the Home screen, and you can add your favorites.

Adding shortcuts from the Home screen

1. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch and hold

on the screen to display the

2. Tou ch

3. Touch and hold an app to add it to the Home screen.

Adding Shortcuts from Apps

1. Navigate to a Home screen panel.

2. Touch

3. Touch and hold an app to add it to the Home screen.

Removing Shortcuts



Apps and widgets

Apps

Touch and hold the shortcut until then drag the shortcut to the Remove icon.

Add to Home screen

Remove

menu.

appears,

Adding Widgets to the Home screen

Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place on the Home screen for quick access.

Adding widgets from the Home screen menu

1. Navigate to a Home screen panel.

tab.

Remove

Home

appears,

2. Touch and hold on the screen to display the screen

menu.

3. Touch

4. Touch the

Adding Shortcuts from Widgets

1. Navigate to a Home screen panel.

2. Touch

3. Touch a widget, then follow the prompts to configure

Removing Widgets



Apps and widgets

Widgets

to the Home screen.

Apps

the widget and place it on the Home screen.

Touch and hold the widget until then drag the widget to the Remove icon.

tab, then touch and hold and drag it

, then touch the

Widgets

Adding Folders to the Home screen

Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.

Adding Folders

1. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch and hold

on the screen to display the

Removing Folders

Folder

2. To uch

Touch the folder to name it.



Touch and hold the folder until then drag the folder to the Remove icon.

. The folder displays on the Home screen.

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Home screen

Remove

appears,

Wallpaper

Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home screen. You can choose pre-loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’ve taken with Camera or downloaded.

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold on the screen

to display the

wallpaper

2. Choose screens

3. Choose a source:

• Gallery

optional installed memory card. Touch a picture to select it, then use the crop tool to resize the picture, if desired. Touch

Done

• Live wallpapers

wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper, then touch

• Wallpaper

a wallpaper, then touch

Note:

You can also set Wallpaper in Settings. For more information, see “Wallpaper” on page 177.

Home screen

Home screen, Lock screen

: Choose a picture stored on your device or on an

to set the picture as wallpaper.

: Choose from pre-loaded interactive moving

: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch

menu, then select

, or

Set wallpaper

Home and lock

Set wallpaper

Set

Multi Window

Multi Window allows you to use multiple apps on the same screen, in multiple, re-sizable windows.

Enabling Multi Window

Enable Multi window on the Notifications screen.

1. Sweep your finger down from the top of the screen to

display Notifications.

2. Touch

3. Tou ch

Quick Settings

Multi window

Displaying Multi Window

When Multi window is enabled, the tab appears on the left side of the screen by default. You can show or hide the tab.



Touch and hold the

Moving the Multi Window Tab

When Multi window is enabled, its tab displays on the edge of the screen where it’s docked. You can move the Multi window tab up or down on the edge of the screen.



Touch and hold on the tab, then drag it up or down along the edge of the screen.

at the top of Notifications.

to enable it.

Back Key

Moving Multi Window

By default, Multi window is docked on the left side of the screen. You can dock the Multi window at any edge of the screen (top, bottom, or either side).



Touch the tab to open Multi Window (the tab turns gray), then drag Multi Window to another edge of the screen.

Using Multi Window to Run Multiple Apps

You can launch apps from Multi window, or drag an app to the screen to run multiple apps at the same time.

The apps display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, or adjust the size of their display on the screen.

Launching multiple apps

When you drag an app from Multi Window on top of an open app, both apps display in a split window.

1. While using one app, touch the tab to display Multi

Window, then touch and drag an app to the screen.

2. As you drag the app over the screen, a blue screen

displays. Release the app when the blue screen displays where you want to place the app.

Adjusting the size of app windows

You can adjust the size of the two apps on the screen. Touch and drag the border between the windows.

Switching Multi window positions and making an app full screen

You can switch the position of the app windows from top to bottom.



Touch the border between the windows, then touch

Switch

Making an app full screen

You can change from the split window display to full screen.



Touch the border between the windows, then touch

Full screen

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Apps

S Pen button S Pen tip

Apps holds all applications installed on your device. Applications that you download and install are also added to Apps.

The Apps screen is like the Home screen, it consists of panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space. Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the bottom of the display shows your current position.

For more information about applications, see “Applications” on page 73.

You can place shortcuts to apps on the Home screen, for quick access to the app. For more information, see “Adding Shortcuts from Apps” on page 20.

1. From the Home screen, touch

2. Slide your finger left or right to scroll the Apps screens.

3. Touch an icon to launch the application.

Apps

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.

Replacing the S Pen tip

1. Use the tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip (1).

2. Insert the new pen tip on the top of the S Pen and press

until it clicks in place (2).

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