ATT Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Manual

							5Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Note : A memory card can be installed at any time; it 
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.  
For more information on installing a memory card, 
see Install a Memory Card .
Install the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of 
the phone, making sure the connectors align. 
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ently press down to secure the battery.
Replace the Back Cover
1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone and press down.
2.
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ess along the edge of the back cover until you 
have a secure seal.
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.
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							6Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2.
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onnect 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.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes 
of operation remain, the battery icon (
  )  blinks 
and t
he 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.
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or 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 .
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							7Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Turn Your Device On and Off
Turning the Device On
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ess and hold the Power/Lock key until the 
device vibrates and starts up.
Turning the Device Off
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ess and hold the Power/Lock key until the 
device vibrates and the Device options menu 
displays.
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ap Power off.
AT&T  R e a d y 2 G o
The first time you turn your device on, the AT&T 
Ready2Go 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.
If you touch not now > Exit, you can set up your 
device later. You can access Ready2Go by tapping 
 Apps >  AT&T Ready2Go.
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.
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o lock the device, press the Power/Lock key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
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o 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 .
Set Up Your Device
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							8Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
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 .
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings > General > Accounts > 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 .
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings  > General > Accounts > Add 
account > Samsung account.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
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							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.
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							10Home Screen
Know Your Device
Home Screen
• App Folders: For your convenience, there are 
several Google applications grouped into a folder 
on the Home screen.
• Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your 
applications.
• App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite 
applications.
• Home Screen Indicator: Indicates which 
Home screen is presently displayed.
• Notification Icons: Display new messages and 
emails, notifications, available software updates, 
and so on.
• Primary App Shortcuts: App shortcuts that 
appear on all Home screens.
• Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right) 
and notification icons (left) .
• Status Icons: Display information about the 
device, such as the network signal strength, 
battery level, the time, and so on.
• Widgets: Self-contained applications that run on 
the Home screen (not shortcuts) . 
Status Icons
Notifications Icons
Home Screen Indicator Status Bar
Widget
Apps Screen
Primary App Shortcuts
App FoldersApp Shortcuts
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							11Home Screen
Know Your Device
The Home screen is the starting 
point for using your device. 
Customize your Home screen 
by adding application shortcuts, 
widgets, folders, and using 
wallpapers. 
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens by 
default, and you can add additional screen. You 
can also rearrange the Home screens in a different 
order.
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rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
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hese options to manage screens:
• Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the 
screens, and then tap 
 Add.
• Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a 
screen, and then drag it to the 
 Remove. 
• Set a screen as the main Home screen: 
Tap 
 Main Home screen at the top of a 
screen. This screen displays when you press 
the Home key.
• Change the order of screens: Touch and 
hold on a screen, and then drag to a new 
position.
• Touch Home screen settings for options:
 -Transition effect: Change the visual effect 
used when you move between Home 
screens.
 -Flipboard Briefing: Display all Flipboard 
Briefing updates on the Home screen.
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from 
any Home screen. 
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps.
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ouch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a 
Home screen, and release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2.
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ag the app shortcut to the Remove icon and 
release it.
Note : Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it 
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a 
Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, 
including links to a specific contact, Internet 
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and 
many others.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen,  and then tap Widgets.
2.
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ouch and hold a widget, drag it to a 
Home screen, and release it.
Remove a Widget
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to  release it.
2.
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ag the widget to the Remove icon and 
release it.
Note : Removing a widget does not delete the widget, 
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
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							12Home Screen
Know Your Device
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app 
shortcut.
2.
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ag the shortcut onto Create folder and 
release.
3.
 
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 er a folder name.
4.
 
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 Add to place additional apps in the folder.
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ap Done.
A folder is created with the shortcut(s) inside.
Using Folders
1. Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts  inside.
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o add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the 
shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and 
release.
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 o delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until 
it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and 
release.
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 More options to change the folder’s color 
scheme.
Change the Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens 
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or 
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
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rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
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ap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen, 
Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
3.
 
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 ap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap 
Set wallpaper. 
• Tap From Gallery or another location for 
additional images (if available) .
• Tap Bubbles or Phase beam for animated 
wallpaper. (Animated wallpaper consumes 
additional battery power.)
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							13Status Bar
Know Your Device
The Status Bar at the top of the 
Home screen provides device 
information (such as network 
status, battery charge, and time) 
on the right side and notification 
alerts on the left. 
Status Icons
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is low.
Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute mode is enabled.
The device is connected to a 4G LTE 
wireless network.
Signal strength.
Wi-Fi is active.
No wireless network is available.
NFC (Near-Field Communication) is 
enabled.
Notification Icons
Missed call.
Call in progress.
Call is on hold.
Call is using speakerphone
New email has arrived
New Gmail has arrived.
New voicemail message has been 
received.
New text or multimedia message has 
arrived.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
File is being uploaded or sent.
Location service (GPS) is active.
App updates are available from the 
Google Play Store.
App updates are complete.
Keyboard is in use.
Connected to a computer using a 
USB cable.
Status Bar
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							14Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Know Your Device
Touchscreen Navigation
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Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
• Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters 
or text.
• Tap an item to select it.
• Tap an app icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold 
gesture. For example: 
• Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to 
move it.
• Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu 
of options.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or 
horizontally across the screen.
• Unlock the screen.
• Scroll through the Home screen or a menu.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move 
it to a new location.
• Add a shortcut to the Home screen.
• Move a widget on the Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or 
spread by moving your fingers apart.
• Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a 
web page.
• Zoom in or out while taking a picture.
Motions and Gestures
Control your device by making specific gestures 
with your hand above the screen.
Enable Motions and Gestures
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings 
> Controls > Motions and gestures.
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ouch ON/OFF to enable each feature:
• Direct call: Call the contact whose call log, 
message, or contact details are currently on 
the screen by bringing the device close to 
your ear.
• Smart alert: Your device will vibrate when you 
pick it up to notify you about missed calls and 
messages.
• Mute/pause: Mute incoming calls, alarms, and 
pause media by turning the device over or by 
covering the screen with your hand. You can 
also use Smart pause, which pauses video 
playback when you look away from the screen.
• Palm swipe to capture: Create a copy of the 
current screen by swiping the side of your 
hand across the screen. The screenshot is 
saved to the clipboard and to the Screenshots 
folder in the Gallery app.
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
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