Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Owners Manual
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Understanding Your Phone 24 Displays when there is a system error or alert. Displays when the S pen has been removed from the phone. Displays when a call is in progress. 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 forwarding” on page 68. Displays your battery charge level. Icon shown is fully charged. Displays when your battery is charging. Also displays battery charge level. Device Power Very Low – Shows your current battery only has between 5 and 15 percent power remaining. Device Power Critical – Shows your current battery only has less than 5 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 connec tion 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 connec tion to a 4G LTE network is active.
25Displays when your phone is communicating with the 4G LTE network. Displays when your phone is downloading or has downloaded a file. It will blink green when it is installing. Displays when the an outbound file transfer is in progress. Displays when a Play Store download has completed. Displays when updates are available for download. 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 voice mail is received. Displays when Email is received. Displays when the time and date for a Calendar Event has arrived. For more information, refer to “Calendar” on page 187. Displays when you set an al arm to ring at a specified time. For more information, refer to “Alarm” on page 189. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Mute. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Vibrate. Displays when Bluetooth is activated. Displays when a Bluetooth device has been paired with the phone. Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Understanding Your Phone 26 Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP). Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and your phone is connected to another device. Displays when your phone as been configured as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. 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 Play application. Displays when GPS is acti ve and acquiring a signal. Displays when data synchronization and application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts. Displays when your phone is connecting to the Device Management server when you first turn on your phone. Displays when your device is connected being used to control streaming media and is connected to a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified device using the AllShare Play application. Displays when a file is being uploaded or sync’d between your device and an external Web storage location. Displays when the uploaded or transferred file was successfully delivered. Displays when TTY device has been inserted. Displays when a screen capture has been taken. Displays when the keypad is active. Displays when an emergency call is taking place.
27 For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings” on page 126. Application Icons The Apps menu provides quick access to the items you use most frequently. The following table contai ns 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 Apps icons, see “Navigating Through the Application Menus” on page 38. 1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap one of the application icons. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3. To return to the main Home screen, tap . The following applications are available: AllShare Play: AllShare Play allows your phone to stream photos, music and videos from its memory to other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified devices. Your phone can a lso play digital content streamed from other DLNA ce rtified devices. For more information, refer to “AllShare Play” on page 180. AT&T Code Scanner: AT&T Code Scanner allows you to scan 2D (QR and datamatrix codes) and 1D (UPC and EAN) barcodes found in maga zines, stores, and online. For more information, refer to “AT&T Code Scanner” on page 184. AT & T Fa m i ly Ma p: provides peace of mind by being able to conveniently locate a family member from your wireless phone or PC and know that your familys location information is secure and private. For more information, refer to “AT&T FamilyMap” on page 185. AT&T Locker: AT&T Locker allows you to store, share, and sync all of your photos , videos, and documents in one safe, convenient place; the AT&T cloud. For more information, refer to “AT&T Locker” on page 91.
Understanding Your Phone 28 AT & T Na v i g at o r: AT&T Navigator provides you with access to real-time GPS-driven applications. These programs not only allow you to achieve turn-by-turn navigation, but also access local searches based on a variety of category parameters. For more information, refer to “AT&T Navigator” on page 185. AT & T R e a d y 2 Go: AT&T Ready2Go allows you to quickly and easily setup your phone by using the web browser on your PC. You can set-up email accounts, import contacts, set wallpaper, configure Wi-Fi and many more features. For more information, refer to “Setting up your Phone with Ready2Go” on page 12. AT & T S m ar t W i - F i: With AT&T Smart Wi-Fi, you can maximize your battery perf ormance, maximize your data, simplify access to AT&T Hot Spots and Wi-Fi networks, automate your Wi-Fi connections, and track your data use. For more information, refer to “AT&T Smart Wi-Fi” on page 173. Calculator: Using this feature yo u 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 186. Calendar: With the Calendar application, you can consult the calendar by day, week, month, year, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. For more information, refer to “Calendar” on page 187. Camera: Use your 8.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos and videos. For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 102. ChatON: With the ChatON application, you can interact with friends and family with text, images, hand-written notes and video shared instantly. You can also chat in groups. For more information, refer to “ChatON” on page 188.
29 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 189. 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. You can also synchronize your phone Address Book with AT&T Address Book, the network backup service. For more information, refer to “Contacts and Your Address Book” on page 78. DeviceHelp: DeviceHelp provides online information to help with your device questions. For more information, refer to “DeviceHelp” on page 192. Downloads: The Downloads application allows you to manage all of your downloads from the Play Store and the Browser. For more information, refer to “Downloads” on page 192. Earth: The Google Earth applicat ion allows you to tour the planet. You can explore terrain, 3D buildings, cities, and landmarks. You can also find places and local businesses. For more information, refer to “Earth” o n page 193. Email: Email enables you to review and create email using various email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. For more information, refer to “Using Email” on page 118. Flipboard: This application creates a personalized digital magazine out of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material. For more information, refer to “Flipboard” on page 193. 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 99.
Understanding Your Phone 30 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 120. Google: The Google Search application is the same on- screen Internet search engi ne that is on the Google Search Bar on your main Home screen. For more information, see “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 with 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 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 178. Local: Local is an application that uses Google Maps and your location to help yo u find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, and more. You can also add your own locations. For more information, refer to “Local” on page 194. Maps: Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and satellite maps and local business information, including locations, contact information, and driving directions. Yo u can also post public messages about a location an d track your friends. For more information, refer to “Maps” on page 195.
31 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: AT&T Messages 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 122. Mobile Hotspot: This application allows you to share your phones’s mobile data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. For more information, refer to “Tethering & portable hotspot” on page 130. Music Hub: This app lets you upload your music collection to the cloud, stream and purchase 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 file s, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location. For more information, refer to “My Files” on page 197. myAT&T: myAT&T 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. For more information, refer to “myAT&T” on page 198. 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 199.
Understanding Your Phone 32 Paper Artist: Provides access to an in-device graphics program.For more information, refer to “Paper Artist” on page 200. Phone: 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 thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. For more information, refer to “Play Books” on page 200. 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. For more information, refer to “Play Magazines” on page 200. 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 the Music application, while online, you can 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: The Play Store provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone. For more information, refer to “Play Store” on page 201. Polaris Office 4.0: Polaris® Office 4.0 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 4.0” on page 202. S Note: The S Note application allows you to create notes 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 Note” on page 202.
33 S Suggest: This application recommends popular applications when connected to a Wi-Fi network. All recommended applications are guaranteed to be compatible with your device. For more information, refer to “S Suggest” on page 202. 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 phone number, texting a message, playing music, etc. For more information, refer to “S Voice” on page 203. 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 126. Ta l 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 “Google Talk” on page 121. Video Player: The Video Player application plays video files stored on your microSD card. For more information, refer to “Video Player” on page 98. 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 204. Voice Search: The Google Voice Search application allows you to search the web using only your voice. For more information, refer to “Voice Search” on page 205. YouTube: YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format. For more information, refer to “YouTube” on page 205. YPmobile: The YPmobile (Yellowpages) application provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite searches. This application allows you to tap into local businesses, locations, and events, connecting you to your search in real-time. For more information, refer to “YPmobile” on page 207.