Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Owners Manual

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Google
The Google Search application is the same on-screen 
Internet search engine that is on the Google Search Bar on 
your main Home screen. For more information, refer to 
“Google Search Bar”   on page 34.
Google +
Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a 
lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream 
to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast 
messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant 
Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your 
own private album on Google+. For more information, refer 
to “Google +”   on page 122.
Internet
Open the web browser to start  surfing the web. The browser 
is fully optimized and comes wi th advanced functionality to 
enhance the Internet browsing  feature on your phone. For 
more information, refer to  “Internet”  on page 163.
Kies air
Kies air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with 
your phone provided they ar e both on the same Wi-Fi 
network. For more information, refer to  “Kies air”  on page 
178.
Local
Local is an application that uses Google Maps and your 
location to help you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, 
Attractions, and other businesse s. You can also add your own 
locations.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Local .
2. Tap on one of the business categories to search for a 
particular business.
All of the business categories that are close to you will 
be displayed.
3. Tap on a business that you want to see the details for.
4. The business details such as  address, phone, website, 
and location are displayed. You can also see reviews 
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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.
Important! Before using Google Maps you must have at least  an active data (3G) connection. The Maps 
application does not cover every country or city.
Enabling a Location Source
Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search 
for places of interest, you must  enable a location source. To 
enable the location source you must enable the wireless 
network, or enable the GPS satellites.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings  ➔  
Location services.
2. Ta p  t h e  
Use GPS satellites field. A green checkmark will 
display next to the field.
Note: Selecting Use GPS satellites allows you to locate places 
of interest at the street-level. However, this also requires 
a clear view of the sky and uses more battery power.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the 
following conditions:
inside a building or between buildings
in a tunnel or underground passage
in poor weather
around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
in a vehicle with tinted windows
Using Maps
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Maps .
A map will display with your location in the very center.
2. Press   to display the following options:
: allows you to remove all markings and layers from 
the map.
 Make available offline: allows you to save a selected area to 
you My places folder where you can view it later.
 Settings: the following Map options are available: 
						

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–Display: allows you to display the Zoom Buttons and Scale Bar 
on the screen.
–Offline and cache: allows you to set options to pre-fetch map 
tiles when not using WiFi and to clear the cache that holds the 
map tiles.
–Location settings: allows you to manage the settings for your 
Background location reporting,  Location history, Latitude 
location sharing, and Check-ins.
–Labs: this is a testing ground for experimental features that 
aren’t ready for primetime. They may change, break or 
disappear at any time. Click on a Lab to enable or disable it.
–What’s New: allows you to see the latest changes in Play Store 
and update your app.
–About: displays general information about Google maps such 
as Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, 
Free memory, etc.
–Feedback: allows you to send feedback to Google.
–Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions, 
Privacy Policy, Legal Notices information, and Web History. 
Select the desired information from the pop-up menu.
: displays the Google Mobile Help web page where you 
can receive help on Google Maps.
Media Hub
Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie 
and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite 
content and watch from the convenience of anywhere. For 
more information, refer to  “Media Hub”  on page 91.
Messages
The AT&T Messages app brings your texts, calls, and 
voicemail messages together into a single conversation 
thread and is accessible by phone or computer. For more 
information, refer to  “Messages App”  on page 123.
Messaging
You can send and receive different types of messages. For 
more information, refer to  “Messaging”  on page 111.
Messenger
Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into 
a simple group conversation. When you get a new 
conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your 
phone. For more information, refer to “Messenger”  on page 
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Mobile Hotspot
This application allows you to share your phones’s mobile 
data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. For 
more information, refer to “Tethering & portable hotspot”   on 
page 130.
Music Hub
The Music Hub app lets you upload your music collection to 
the cloud, stream and purchas e songs from an extensive 
catalog, and listen to personal radio. For more information, 
refer to  “Music Hub”  on page 93.
Music Player
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 94.
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.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
My Files  ➔  All 
files
. 2.
Ta p  
sdcard0 to see the contents of your internal SD 
card.
3. The following folders may display:
: this folder contains any alarm files you may have.
: the Android folder stores files that are used in Android 
applications.
: this folder contains app info for S Memo.
 Bluetooth: this folder stores files sent via a Bluetooth device.
: this is the default location for pictures and videos taken 
by the device. Tap 
DCIM ➔ Camera to view the picture or 
video files. For more information, refer to 
“Viewing Pictures”  
on page 100. Also, see 
“Viewing Videos” on page 100.
: this folder contains downloads you have made.
: this folder contains your Video and Movie files.
: this folder contains your Music files.
 Notifications: this folder contains all of the notifications you 
have received.
: this folder contains your photos.
: this folder contains all of your podcasts.  
: this folder contains any ringtones you have 
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: this folder contains all the the S Notes you have written.
Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your 
phone is configured.
4. If you have an external SD card inserted, tap 
extSdCard 
to see the contents of your external SD card (memory 
card).
myAT&T
The myAT&T application allows  you to manage your own 
AT&T account. You can review and pay your bill, check 
minutes and data usage, upgrade to a new device, or change 
your rate plan.
Note: The first time you use myAT&T, you will need to 
download the updated applicat ion from the Play Store. 
When the Play Store page displays, tap 
Update. For more information, refer to “Play Store”   on page 201.
Initial Setup
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ myAT&T .
2. Sign into your Google Account. If you haven’t set up an 
account, see “Creating a New Google Account”  on 
page 13.
3. After signing into your Google Account, the Play Store 
displays the 
myAT&T application. Tap the application.
4. Ta p  
Update.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using myAT&T
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ myAT&T .
The 
myAT&T page is displayed.
2. Read the Terms and Conditions and tap 
Accept to 
continue.
3. Enter your 
User ID and Password using the onscreen 
keypad, then tap 
Login.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 
						

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Navigation
Navigation is an internet-connected GPS navigation system 
with voice guidance. You can type or speak your destination.
Note: For voice-guided navigation, you need to install text-to-speech support from the Play Store.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the 
following conditions:
inside a building or between buildings
in a tunnel or underground passage
in poor weather
around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
in a vehicle with tinted windows
Launching Navigation
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Navigation .
2. Read the Navigation information page and tap 
Accept 
to continue or 
Don’t accept to exit.
3. Select one of the following options:
 Speak destination: allows you to speak your destination.
: allows you to use the keypad to enter your 
destination.
: takes you to your home address. The first time you 
are prompted to enter it.
: takes you to the map location of your present location 
using GPS.
 Recent Destinations: allows you to access information on 
previous destinations you have used. This option only appears 
after you have entered one or more destinations.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Obtaining Driving Directions
Your phone’s built-in GPS hardware allows you to get real-
time driving directions to selected locations or 
establishments based on your current location.
Using a Physical Address
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Navigation .
2. Tap either 
Speak Destination or Type Destination.
3. If typing in the address, enter the address, City, and 
State using the keypad. As you type, possible 
addresses will be displayed. Tap on one when you see 
the address you want. 
						

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The route will be displayed.
4. If speaking the address, the Voice guidance screen is 
displayed. For voice-guided navigation you need to 
install text-to-speech support  from the Play Store. Tap 
Install to install the application or tap Skip to exit.
Note: You will need to be signed on to your Google account 
before downloading applications from the Play Store. For 
more information, refer to  “Creating a New Google 
Account”  on page 13.
5. As you drive the route display will be updated and you 
will receive voice-guided navigation directions.
6. Tap   for additional options.
Paper Ar tist
Paper Artist provides access to an in-device graphics 
program. You can start from an empty canvas or import a 
picture from your Gallery to get you started.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Paper Artist .
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Phone
The Phone application allows you to access the dialer 
keypad, call logs, and favorites.  For more information, refer 
to  “Call Functions”   on page 54.
Play Books
With Google Play Books, you can find more than 3 million 
free e-books and hundreds of th ousands more to buy in the 
eBookstore.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Play Books .
2. Log on to your Google account. For more information, 
refer to  “Creating a New Google Account”  on page 13.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions for using the Play 
Books application.
Play Magazines
With Google Play Magazines,  you can subscribe to your 
favorite magazines and have them available to read on your 
phone at any time or any place.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Play Magazines 
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Log on to your Google account if you have not already 
done so. For more information, refer to  “Creating a 
New Google Account”   on page 13.
3. At the Welcome! display, tap the shop icon   to 
browse the full catalog.
4. Read the Google Play Terms of Service and tap 
Accept.
5. Sweep the screen to the left or right to view 
Categories, Featured, Top Selling, and New Arrivals.
6. Tap a magazine to see more information and 
subscribe.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to subscribe to a 
magazine.
Play Movies & TV
With Google Play Movies & TV, you can rent thousands of 
different movies and television shows. You can watch 
instantly, or download your movie or show for offline viewing 
at a later time. For more information, refer to  “Play Movies & 
TV”   on page 99.
Play Music
With Google Play Music, you ca n play music that you have 
added to your music file as well as any music you copied 
from your PC. While offline, you can listen to music you have 
copied from your PC. For more information, refer to  “Google 
Play Music”   on page 97.
Play Store
Play Store provides access to downloadable applications and 
games to install on your phone. Play Store also allows you to 
provide feedback and comments about an application, or flag 
an application that might be in compatible with your phone. 
Before using the Play Store yo u must have a Google Account. 
For more information, refer to  “Using Gmail”  on page 120.
1. From the main Home screen, tap 
Play Store .
2.Sign in to your Google account.
3. The first time you sign in, the Play Store Terms of 
Service will be displayed. Tap 
Accept to continue or 
Decline to exit.
4. Ta p  
Apps, Games, or AT & T to download or purchase 
games or applications. You can also download updates 
to existing applications.
5. Follow on the on-screen instructions. 
						

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Polaris Office 4.0
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. The 
application can also open Ad obe PDF (Portable Document 
Format) files.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Polaris Office 4.0 
.
2. Enter your Email information (if desired) and touch 
Done to complete the process.
– or –
Touch 
Skip to ignore this registration.
The main Polaris Office screen displays.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Polaris Office.
S Note
Use this application to create notes with productivity tools 
that turn handwriting into typed text and correct drawn 
shapes, lines, and formulas to make them perfect.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
S Note .
2. Read the information at the 
Learn about application 
pop-up and tap 
OK. 3.
Ta p  
 ➔ Tu t o r i a l from the main S Note screen to 
learn more about the applic ation, then follow the on-
screen instructions.
S Suggest
This application provides on-screen recommendations for 
applications that are specifically supported and made for use 
on your device.
Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be 
logged in to your Samsung  account application. For 
more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung 
Account”   on page 12.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔  
S Suggest.
2. Read the terms and conditions.
3. Place a check mark in the 
Agree field then tap Agree.
4. Select an application from one of the available 
categories (Picks, Categori es, Games, Friends, and 
Info.
5. Follow the on-screen download and installation 
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S Voice
With the S Voice application you can use your voice to 
perform operations that you would normally have to do by 
hand such as dialing a phon e number, texting a message, 
playing music, etc.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
S Voice .
2. Read the Samsung Disclaimer then tap 
Confirm to 
continue.
3. Read the Vlingo Terms of Service then tap 
Agree to 
continue.
4. Read the information on the 
About S Voice screen, then 
tap 
Next.
5. Read the information on the 
Say what you want screen, 
then tap 
Next.
6. Read the information on the 
Wake up S Voice screen, 
then tap 
Next.
7. Read the information on the 
Handwriting screen, then 
tap 
Next.
8. Read the information on the 
Edit what you said screen, 
then tap 
Next. 9.
Read the information on the 
Help screen, then tap 
Finish.
10. At the S Voice screen, say “Hi Galaxy” to wake up 
S voice.
11. Speak into the phone and follow the on-screen 
instructions.
Settings
This widget navigates to the  sound and phone settings for 
your phone. It includes such se ttings as: display, security, 
memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone. 
For more information, refer to  “Changing Your Settings”  on 
page 126.
Talk
Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for 
instant messaging offered by G oogle. 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  “Google Talk”  
on page 121.