ATT Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Manual

							    
When to Charge the Battery 
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of 
operation remain, the 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 o�. 
►	 For 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 
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Batter

y. 
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Set Up Your Device
 
Turn Your Device On or O� 
Turn the Device On 
►  	 Press and hold the Power  key until the device 
starts up. 
Turn the Device O� 
1.	  Press and hold the Power  key until the 
Device options menu displays. 
2.	  Tap Power o�. 
3.	  In the window that displays, tap POWER OFF. 
Reset the Device 
Should your device stop responding to taps or 
�nger gestures and you are unable to turn it o�, 
you can reset your device. 
► 
	 
Press and hold the Power  key and the 
Volume Down key at the same time for 
more than seven seconds. 
Con�gure Your Phone 
When you �rst turn on your phone, you will need to 
set up a few things. 
1.	  As each screen is displayed, follow the 
instructions on each screen to set up that 
particular feature. 
2.	  Tap NEXT, SKIP, or LATER to progress to the 
next screen. 
Note : Voice Assistant provides voice prompts 
and descriptions of on-screen items to improve 
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable 
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly 
three times (triple-press) . 
AT&T Ready2Go 
During initial set up, the AT&T Ready2Go screen 
displays. It will guide you through the basics of 
setting up your device. 
Follow the prompts to transfer content from an old 
device, store you contacts in the AT&T Cloud, set up 
accounts, and more. 
If you touch not now > exit, you can set up your 
device later. 
To access Ready2Go at any time: 
►  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
AT&T Read
 y2Go. 
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							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. 
► 	 To lock the device, press the Power  key. 
Unlock the Device 
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. 
►
  	 To unlock your device, press the Power  key or 
Home key, and then drag your �nger across the 
screen. 
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock 
The default Screen lock is Swipe which o�ers no 
security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see 
Set a Screen Lock . 
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
 
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 �rst 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. 
►  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings > PERSONAL > 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 �rst 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 . 
►  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings > PERSONAL > Accounts > 
Add account > Samsung account.



 
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							Know Your Device 
Warning: Please note that a touch screen 
responds best to a light touch from the pad 
of your �nger 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. 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.   
						

							 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Home Screen
 
Noti�cation icons 
Widget 
Home screen indicat or 
App shor

tcuts 
• App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite 
applications. 
• Apps folder: For your convenience, there are 
several applications that are grouped into a folder 
on the main Home screen. 
• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your 
applications. 
• Home screen indicator: Indicates which 
Home screen is presently displayed. Swipe across 
the screen to the right to open Flipboard Brie�ng. 
• Noti�cation icons: Display new messages and 
emails, noti�cations, available software updates, 
and more. 
Status icons 
Status bar 
Apps folder 
Apps list 
• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) 
and noti�cation icons (left) . 
• Status icons: Display information about the 
device, such as the network signal strength, 
battery level, the time, and more. 
• Widget: Self-contained application (not a shortcut) 
that runs on the Home screen. 
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The Home screen is the starting 
point for using your device. 
Customize your Home screen by adding application 
shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. 
To access Home Screen Manager: 
► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 
– or – 
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 
Manage Home Screens 
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to 
hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home 
screens in a di�erent order. 
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 
2.  Use these 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  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. 
• Flipboard Brie�ng: Scroll to the left of the 
screens to �nd the Flipboard Brie�ng screen. 
To activate this feature, tap the check box at 
the top center of the screen. 
Wallpapers 
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens 
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or 
choose from preloaded wallpapers. 
1.  From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 
2.  Tap Wallpapers. 
For more information, see Wallpaper in Settings. 
To access Wallpaper settings: 
►  From a Home screen, tap 
Apps > 
Sett

ings > PERSONAL > Wallpaper. 
Widgets 
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a 
Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, 
including links to a speci�c 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.	  Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a 
Home screen, and then release it. 
Remove a Widget 
1.	 From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to 
release it. 
2.  Drag the widget to  Remove and release it. 
Note: Removing a w

idget does not delete the widget, 
it just removes the widget from the Home screen. 
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Themes 
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons 
on your phone. 
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 
2.  Tap Themes.
 
For more information, see Themes in Settings.
 
To access Theme settings: 
►  From a Home screen, tap 
Apps > 
Settin

gs > PERSONAL > Themes. 
Screen Grid 
Change the number of icons that can be placed on 
each Home screen by changing the Screen grid 
dimensions. 
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 
2.  Tap Screen grid. 
3.	  Tap a dimension option (4 x 4, 4 x 5, or 5 x 5) 
to preview its appearance. The numbers indicate 
how many icons can be placed horizontally by 
how many icons can be placed vertically. 
4.  Tap APPLY  to apply the selected dimensions. 
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. 
2.	  Touch and hold an app shortcut, dra

g it to a 
Home screen, and then release it. 
Remove a Shortcut 
1.  Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 
2.  Drag the app shortcut to  Remove and 

release it.
 
Note : Removing a shor

tcut does not delete the app, it 
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen. 
Folders 
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. 
Create a Folder 
You can create a folder on a Home screen. 
1.	  Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of 
another app until a highlighted box appears. 
2.  Release the app icon to create the folder. 
• Tap Enter folder name to enter a name for the 
folder. 
• Tap  Palette to change the color. 
3.  Tap anywhere outside of the f

older to close it. 
•  To add more apps, touch an hold an app icon 
and drag it to the folder. 
Add a Folder to a Home Screen 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps. 
2.	  Touch and hold a folder, dr

ag it to a Home 
screen, and then release it. 
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen 
1.	  Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. 
2.  Drag the folder to  Remove and release it. 
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							Status Bar
 
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 noti�cation 
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. 
Noti�cation 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 �le 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. 
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Navigation
 
Learn the basics for how to 
navigate through your device, 
and basics for how to customize 
screens by editing, sharing, and 
deleting items. 
Touchscreen Navigation 
Use the following motions and gestures on your 
touchscreen to navigate the device. 
Ta p 
Lightly tap items to select or launch them. 
• Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters 
or text. 
• Tap an item to select it. 
• Tap an app icon to launch the application. 
Touch and Hold 
Touch and hold onscreen items to activate them. 
• Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to 
move it. 
• Touch and hold a �eld to display a pop-up menu 
of options. 
Swipe 
Lightly drag your �nger vertically or horizontally 
across the screen. 
• Swipe the screen to unlock the device. 
• Swipe the screen to scroll through the 
Home screens or menu options. 
Drag 
Touch and hold an item, and then drag to move it to 
a new location. 
• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. 
• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a 
Home screen. 
Pinch and Spread 
Pinch the screen using your thumb and fore�nger or 
spread by moving your �ngers apart. 
• Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a 
picture or a web page. 
• Spread your �ngers on the screen to zoom in 
while viewing a picture or a web page. 
Motions and Gestures 
Control your device by making speci�c gestures 
with your hand above the device’s screen. For more 
information, see Motions and Gestures in Settings. 
To access Motions and Gestures settings: 
► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings > DEVICE > Motions and gestures. 
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