Samsung GALAXY NOTE SGH-I717M, SGH-I717R, SGH-I717M User Manual
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Your phone features earSmart™, an intelligent voice processor that delivers a clear voice experience, allowing you to
hear and be heard
nearly any environment. earSmart technology uses the science of human hearing to distinguish sounds, identify your voice and suppress
surrounding noise, for clear conversations just about anywhere.
How Does It Work?
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The earSmart voice processor in your phone captures your voice and all the sounds around you.
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Working like the human ear, it processes and distinguishes these sounds, isolates your voice conversation, and removes background noise - from both ends
of a call.
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It also automatically equalizes and adjusts voice volume so you can hear and talk naturally, even in the noisiest places.
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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.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .................................................4
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Charging a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Resetting your Google Account Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Android System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safe Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...........................12
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Side Views of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rear View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
S Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Display Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Customizing Your Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Notification Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 3: Call Functions .................................................38
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Making a Call Using Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Making a Call from the Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Call Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Section 4: Entering Text ................................................. 49
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using Abc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using Symbol/Numeric Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using XT9 Predictive Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Samsung Keypad Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using Handwriting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the Voice to Text Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Section 5: Contacts and Your Address Book ............... 55
Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Editing an Existing Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Joining Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Address Book Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Address Book Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Managing Address Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Section 6: Multimedia ...................................................... 65
Music player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Camcorder Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Photo editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Section 7: Messaging ...................................................... 81
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Viewing New Received Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Using Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Section 8: Changing Your Settings ................................ 90
Wireless and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Location and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Accounts and Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Language and keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Voice Input and Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Pen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
About Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Section 9: Connections ................................................. 118
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Mobile Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
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Section 10: Applications ................................................132
AllShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
S Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Crayon Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Google Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Kies air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Mini Diary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Music player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
News & Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Photo editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Polaris Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
S Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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S Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Voice Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Index ................................................................................ 156
Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by first
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. The microSD™ card
slot is also located in this same internal area.
1. Remove the back cover by inserting a fingernail into the slot
on the top side of your phone (1).
2. Lift the cover up and away from the phone (2).
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a
plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as
your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
Important!:
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.
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Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as
shown) until the card locks into place.
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Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and
that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as
shown.
Note:
If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not detect the SIM
card. Re-orient the card back into the slot if the SIM is not detected.
Installing and Removing the Memory Card
Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card
to expand available memory space. This secure digital card
enables you to exchange images, music, and data between
SD-compatible devices. This type of memory card is designed for
use with this mobile phone and other devices.
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Note:
Your phone has been tested to support up to a 32GB memory card.
1. Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as shown).
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Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and
the card is securely inserted.
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2. To remove, push on the memory card until it clicks and is
released. Then grasp the memory card and remove it from
the phone.
For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card” on
page 36.
Installing the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone,
making sure the connectors align (1).
2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Installing the Back Cover
1. Place the battery cover onto the back bottom of the phone
(1) and press down (2).
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Press all along the edge of the back cover until you have a
secure seal.
Note:
Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the
phone.
Charging a Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The
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
browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and
standby times.
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Although you can use the phone while the battery is charging,
doing so will require additional charging time.
Note:
You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first
time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Using the Travel Charger
Important!:
Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connection. If the
battery is not properly installed and the wall charger is connected,
the handset may power off and on continuously, preventing proper
operation.
1. Plug the small end of the Travel Charger into the Power/
Accessory Interface connector and the other end into a
standard AC wall outlet.
When charging is finished, disconnect the charger from the
2.
interface connector jack on the phone.
Note:
Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can
cause damage to the phone.
Switching the Phone On or Off
1. Press and hold (on the upper right side of the
phone) until the phone switches on.
2. Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock the phone.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time
remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a
warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your phone
conserves its remaining battery power by entering the dimming
mode. The battery charge indicator located in the upper-right
corner of your device’s display provides a quick check of your
battery level. Solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically
turns off.
Note:
The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the
language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to
“Changing Your Settings” on page 90.
3. To switch off the phone, press and hold until
the
4. Tap
Phone options
Power off
screen displays.
, then tap OK to switch off the phone.
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen
1. Press to lock the touch screen.
2. Press again to display the main screen then
sweep your finger across the screen to unlock it.
Warni ng!:
If your handset has a touch screen display, note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch
screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the
warranty.
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Creating a New Google Account
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
Google Account, Google applications will always be in sync
between your phone and computer.
After you start your phone for the first time, follow these steps:
1. From the Home screen, tap
Gmail
.
The
Add a Google Account
2. Tap
Next
to continue.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create Google Account.
Note:
If you already have a Google account, you only need to sign in.
Applications
screen displays.
➔
Resetting your Google Account Password
A Google account password is required for Google applications. If
you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow
these instructions to reset it:
1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to navigate to
http://google.com/accounts
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2. Once the URL loads, click on the
account?
link.
3. Enter your Email address and click
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.
Can’t access your
Submit
.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap , then touch and hold
.
You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting,
and record your name.
Note:
These steps may be different depending on your network.
Accessing Your Voice Mail
1. From the Home screen, tap , then touch and hold
.
2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice
mail center.
Accessing Your Voicemail From Another Phone
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the asterisk
key on the phone you are using.
3. Enter your passcode.
Android System Recovery
Android System Recovery is used to restore the phone’s system
software to the original as-shipped state and delete all user data.
Under normal operating conditions you should never need to
perform a system recovery.
Note:
If you entered this menu by mistake, use the Volume Up/Down keys to
select
reboot system now
then continue to boot up.
, then press the Power key. Your phone will
To enter the Android System Recovery mode, follow these steps:
1. With the phone turned off, press the Power key and Volume
Up/Down keys at the same time until the phone switches
on.
2. Once the Samsung logo appears, release the Power key
while continuing to press the Volume Up/Down keys.
3. Continue to press the Volume Up/Down keys for at least 8
seconds, until Recovery mode is launched and the Android
System Recovery screen is displayed.
4. Release the Volume Up/Down keys.
5. The following options are available:
• reboot system now
• apply update from sdcard
: this option turns on your phone.
: this option allows you to apply
updates from your memory card to your phone.
• wipe data/factory reset
: erases all data from the phone and
resets all settings to factory default values. It does not delete
content stored on an inserted microSD card.
• wipe cache partition
: allows you to delete all cache data such as
log files.
6. Use the Volume Up/Down keys to scroll up or down, then
press to make a selection.
Safe Mode
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
software.
1. Make sure your phone is turned off.
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2.
Press and hold the power key ( ) to boot up
your device.
3. After the start-up animation begins to display, rapidly tap the
key until the Lock screen displays.
When the Lock screen is displayed,
in the lower left corner of the screen.
Safe mode
is displayed
Troubleshooting
If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need
to reset the device to regain functionality.
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If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold
the Power/Lock Key for 8 to 10 seconds.
For more help, see “Android System Recovery” on page 10.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
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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.
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many useful
features. The following list outlines a few of the features included
in your phone.
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4G LTE network with 1.5 gigahertz dual core processor
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Android Gingerbread platform
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S Memo and S Pen apps provide free-flowing input techniques
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Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-phone menus
and options including applications and seven home screens
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Ready access to the Internet
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Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology
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Brilliant 5.3” wide-screen SAMOLED™ HD display
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8 Megapixel camera and camcorder
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HSDPA 21 mbps high speed download capability
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microSD card compatibility with up to 32GB expandable memory slot
•
Sync and update social network applications
Front View of Your Phone
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1.
External speaker
2.
Volume keys
: allows you to hear the caller.
: 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.
3. Applications: you can place shortcuts to your favorite
applications on the Home screen.
4. Primary shortcuts: allows quick access to important
features such as Phone, S Planner, Email, Web, and
Applications. For more information, refer to “Primary
Shortcuts” on page 18.
5. Menu key: allows you to access sub-menus with additional
options for different features and applications such as Home
screen, Phone, Contacts, Messaging, and Web.
6. Home key: allows you to return to the main Home screen
from any Home screen or menu. Press and hold to display
your recently used applications and a shortcut to the Task
manager.
7. Back key: allows you step backwards when navigating a
menu or web page.
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8. Search key: allows you to access the Google Search
feature where you can search for items on the internet.
9.
Home screen indicator
: shows which Home screen is
presently displayed.
10. Power/Lock key: ( ) lets you power your phone
on and off. Also allows you to lock or unlock the touch
screen. For more information on locking your phone, see
“Locking and Unlocking the Phone” on page 27.
11. Indicator icons: shows the information needed to operate
your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone
battery level, time, unread Emails, missed calls, time, date,
etc.
12.
Front facing camera
: allows you to take pictures of yourself
when you set the camera shooting mode to Self shot.
13.
Proximity and Light sensors
: uses the ambient light level to
adjust keypad access. If the light path is blocked, for
example, when holding the phone close to your ear, the
touch screen will turn off. Also used for some Camera
settings.
Side Views of Your Phone
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1.
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.
2. 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
convenient, hands-free conversations.
3.
Microphone
speaking to them.
4. Power/Lock key: ( ) lets you power your phone
on and off. Also allows you to lock or unlock the touch
screen. For more information on locking your phone, see
: allows other callers to hear you when you are
“Locking and Unlocking the Phone” on page 27.
5.
3.5mm Headset jack
: allows you to plug in headphones.
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Rear View of Your Phone
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1.
Camera lens
2.
Flash
: is used to take pictures and shoot videos.
: is used to provide adequate light when taking pictures
in dark places.
3.
External speaker
: allows you to hear when the
Speakerphone is turned on.
4.
S Pen
: a built-in stylus that allows you to perform various
functions. For more information, refer to “S Pen” on
page 15.
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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.
1.
Pen button
: by pressing the Pen button, you can add
functionality to the S Pen. For more information, refer to
“Using the S Pen” on page 16.
2.
Stylus tip
: the tip of the S Pen is used for tapping the screen.
Removing the S Pen from your Phone
Press S Pen button
The S Pen is stored in your phone for your convenience.
To remove the S Pen, follow these steps:
1. Use your fingernail or a sharp object to pull the end of the S
Pen out of the phone (1).
2. Pull the S Pen out of the phone (2).
Using the S Pen
There are several different functions you can perform using the S
Pen.
Back Button
To move to a previous screen, hold the S Pen button and touch
and drag the screen to the left. The previous screen is displayed.
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Menu Button
Press S Pen button
Press S Pen button
To display the menu from any screen, hold the S Pen button and
touch and drag the screen upward. The menu is displayed.
Launch S Memo Lite
S Memo Lite is an application that you can launch from any screen
to take quick notes or jot down ideas. To open S Memo Lite, hold
the S Pen button and double-tap the screen.
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Screen Capture
To take a screen capture, hold the S Pen button and press and
hold the S Pen anywhere on the screen. Select Save to save the
captured image in the
My files ➔ ScreenCapture
folder.
Write on any Screen after Capture
To write on a screen capture, use the pen to draw or write. Files
are saved in the
My files ➔ ScreenCapture
folder.
For information on using your S Pen with the S Memo application,
see “S Memo” on page 149.
Display Layout
Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the
phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to
application icons. For more information, refer to “Front View of
Your Phone” on page 12.
Primary Shortcuts
There are five non-movable Application Shortcuts that appear at
the bottom of all Home screens. The default shortcuts vary by
service provider, but may include:
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Phone
for dialing a number. For more information, refer to
a Call”
on page 38.
•
S Planner
your schedule.
for recording events and appointments to manage
For more information, refer to
“S Planner”
“Making
on
page 134.
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Email
for sending and receiving email from your device. For more
information, refer to
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Internet
for surfing the Internet. For more information, refer to
“Internet”
•
Applications
more information, refer to
“Using Email”
on page 86.
on page 118.
for accessing the applications on your phone. For
“Applications”
on page 132.
While viewing the Applications Menu, the Application shortcut
changes to
Home
, which returns you to the Main screen.
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You can change any primary application shortcut except
Applications to any icon that is displayed in the Applications menu.
For more information, refer to “Adding and Removing Primary
Shortcuts” on page 31.
Indicator Icons
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display
and Indicator area:
Displays your current signal strength. The greater
the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Indicates that the Fllight Mode is active. You cannot
send or receive any calls or access online information.
Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone.
Displays when there is no network available.
Displays when there is a system error or alert.
Displays when a call is in progress.
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Displays when a call is in progress using a
Bluetooth device.
Displays when a call is on hold.
Displays when the speakerphone is on.
Displays when a call has been missed.
Displays when a call has been muted.
Displays when Call forwarding is set to Always
forward. For more information, refer to “Call Settings” on
page 97.
Displays when you phone is set to automatically
reject all calls.
Displays your battery charge level. Icon shown is
fully charged.
Displays when your battery is charging. Also
displays battery charge level.
4G
4G
LTE
LTE
Device Power Critical – Shows your current
battery only has three percent power remaining
and will immediately shutdown.
Displays when your connection to an EDGE
network is active.
Displays when your phone is communicating with
the EDGE network.
Displays when your connection to a UTMS,
HSDPA, HSPA, or HSPA+ network is active.
Displays when your phone is communicating with
the UTMS, HSDPA, HSPA, or HSPA+ network.
Displays when your connection to a 4G LTE
network is active.
Displays when your phone is communicating with
the 4G LTE network.
Displays when your phone is downloading a file.
Displays when a Market download has
successfully been installed.
Displays when updates are available for
download.
Displays when an external microSD memory card
is full.
Displays when the phone is connected to a
computer via a supported USB cable connection.
Displays when the phone is tethered via a
supported USB cable connection.
Displays when a new text or multimedia message
is received.
Displays when a new Voicemail is received.
Displays when Email is received.
Displays when a new gmail message is received.
Displays when the time and date for an S Planner Event
has arrived. For more information, refer to “S Planner” on
page 134.
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Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified
time. For more information, refer to “Alarm” on page 135.
Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent
mode.
Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent
mode and Vibrate is set to Always or Only in silent
mode.
Displays when Bluetooth is activated.
Displays when a Bluetooth device has been paired
with the phone.
Displays when Bluetooth is on but is not connected
to a Bluetooth device.
Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and your
phone is connected to another device.
Displays when your phone is connected to a PC
using Kies air.
Displays when your phone is connected to a
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
certified device using the AllShare application.
Displays when your phone as been configured as a
portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Displays when GPS is active and acquiring a
signal.
Displays when Power saving mode is enabled.
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP).
Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a
For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see
“Changing Your Settings” on page 90.
communication issue with the target Wireless
Access Point (WAP).
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Application Icons
The Application menu provides quick access to the items you use
most frequently.
The following table contains a description of each application. If
the application is already described in another section of this user
manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is
provided.
For information on navigating through the Applications icons, see
“Navigating Through the Application Menus” on page 28.
1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap one of the
application icons.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. To return to the Home screen, tap .
The following applications are available:
AllShare
: AllShare allows your phone to stream
photos, music and videos from its memory to other
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified
devices. Your phone can also play digital content
streamed from other DLNA certified devices. For more
information, refer to “AllShare” on page 132.
Books
: With Google Books, you can find more than
3 million free e-books and hundreds of thousands
more to buy in the eBookstore. For more information,
refer to “Books” on page 133.
Calculator
: Using this feature you can use the phone as
a calculator. The calculator provides the basic
arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division. You can also use this as
a scientific calculator. For more information, refer to
“Calculator” on page 133.
Camera
: Use your 8.0 megapixel camera feature to
produce photos in a JPEG format. For more information,
refer to “Camera” on page 69.
Clock
: The Clock application allows you to access
alarms, view the World Clock, set a stopwatch, use a
timer, and setup a Desk Clock. For more information, refer
to “Clock” on page 135.
Contacts
: You can manage your daily contacts by
storing their name and number in your Address Book.
Address Book entries can be sorted by name, entry, or
group. For more information, refer to “Contacts and Your
Address Book” on page 55.
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Crayon Physics
: Crayon Physics is a game the uses
two-dimensional physics, including gravity, mass,
kinetic energy and transfer of momentum. For more
information, refer to “Crayon Physics” on page 138.
Downloads
: The Downloads application allows you to
manage all of your downloads from the Market and
the Browser. For more information, refer to “Downloads” on
page 139.
Gallery
: The Gallery is where you view photos and
play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic
editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or
contact image, and share as a picture message. For more
information, refer to “Gallery” on page 68.
Gmail
: Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is
configured when you first set up your phone.
Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail
can automatically synchronize with your Gmail
account on the web. For more information, refer to “Using
Gmail” on page 88.
Google Search
: The Google Search Bar provides you an onscreen Internet search engine powered by Google™. For
more information, refer to “Google Search Bar” on page 26.
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Kies air
: 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 view call logs,
videos, photos, bookmarks, IMs, and even send SMS
messages from your home computer. For more information,
refer to “Kies Air” on page 130.
Latitude
: With Google Latitude, you can see the
location of all of your friends on a map or on a list. You
can also share or hide your location. For more information,
refer to “Latitude” on page 139.
Maps
: Depending on your location, you can view
basic, custom, and satellite maps and local business
information, including locations, contact
information, and driving directions. You can also post
public messages about a location and track your
friends. For more information, refer to “Maps” on page 141.
Market
: Android Market provides access to
downloadable applications and games to install on
your phone. For more information, refer to “Market” on
page 143.
Messaging
: You can send and receive different types
of messages. For more information, refer to “Messaging” on
page 81.
Mini Diary
Now is the time for all good
men to come to the aid of their
country. The quick brown fox
jumps over the lazy dog.
: The Mini Diary allows you to keep a diary
of your daily activities and also attach pictures. You
can publish your diary entries to Facebook and
MySpace. For more information, refer to “Mini Diary” on
page 143.
Music
player: The music player allows you to play music
files that you have stored on your phone and memory card.
You can also create playlists. For more information, refer to
“Music player” on page 65.
My files
: My files allows you to manage your sounds,
images, videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other
memory card data in one convenient location. For more
information, refer to “My Files” on page 145.
Navigation
: Navigation is an internet-connected GPS
navigation system with voice guidance. You can type
or speak your destination. For more information, refer to
“Navigation” on page 145.
News & Weather
: Displays current news and weather
for your location. For more information, refer to “News &
Weather” on page 147.
Photo editor: Provides basic editing functions and picture
Places
: Places is an application that uses Google Maps
and your location to help you find Restaurants,
Coffee, Bars, Attractions, ATMs, Gas Stations, and Explore
Nearby. You can also add your own locations. For more
information, refer to “Places” on page 147.
Polaris Office
: Polaris® Office Mobile for Android
is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite. This
application provides a central place for managing
your documents online or offline. For more information,
refer to “Polaris Office” on page 148.
S Choice: allows you to download apps designed
specifically for the Galaxy Note’s S Pen UI directly from
Samsung Apps.
S Memo
: The S Memo application allows you to create
memos using the keypad, the S Pen tool, or both. You
can add images, voice recordings, and text all in one
place. For more information, refer to “S Memo” on
page 149.
Samsung Apps: Samsung Apps allows you to easily
download an abundance of useful applications to your
phone.
effects for pictures you have taken on your phone. For more
information, refer to “Photo editor” on page 147.
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Settings
: This icon navigates to the sound and phone
settings for your phone. It includes such settings as:
display, security, memory, and any extra settings
associated with your phone. For more information, refer to
“Changing Your Settings” on page 90.
Social Hub
: With Social Hub, you can now easily and
intuitively satisfy all of your relevant communication
needs from one integrated user experience. E-mails,
instant messaging, social network contents, and
calendar contents from all major service providers are
available. For more information, refer to “Social Hub” on
page 152.
Tag s: This application is used for organizing and sharing
Near Field Communication (NFC) tags. You can scan a tag
by turning on your device and placing it near the tag. For
more information, refer to “Tags” on page 153.
Tal k
: Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based
application for instant messaging offered by Google.
Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats
area in your Gmail account. This allows you to search
a chat log and store them in your Gmail accounts. For more
information, refer to “Talk” on page 89.
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Task manager
: The Task manager application
provides information about the processes and
programs running on your phone, as well as the
memory status. It can also be used to terminate
processes and applications. For more information, refer to
“Task Manager” on page 153.
Videos
: The Video application plays video files stored
on your microSD card. For more information, refer to
“Videos” on page 68.
Voice Recorder
: The Voice Recorder allows you to
record an audio file up to one minute long and then
immediately send it as a message. For more information,
refer to “Voice Recorder” on page 153.
Voice Search
: The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated
application that allows you to tell the phone what to search
for and then the phone activates a Google search based on
what you said. For more information, refer to “Voice Search”
on page 154.
Voice talk
: With the Voice talk application you can use
your voice to perform operations that you would
normally have to do by hand such as dialing a phone
number, texting a message, playing music, etc. For more
information, refer to “Voice Talk” on page 155.
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