Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Owners Manual

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3.
Enter the 
Network SSID. This is the name of your 
Wireless Access Point.
4. Ta p  t h e  
Security field and select a security option. This 
must match the current security setting on your target 
WAP.
5. If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s 
password.
6. Ta p  
Show advanced options, if you need to add 
advanced options such as Pr oxy settings, IP settings, 
or Key management.
7. Ta p  
Connect to store the new information and connect 
to your target WAP.
Note:...

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Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a 
glance: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 
communicating with a Wireless Access Point 
(WAP).
Displays when there is a Wi-Fi access point 
available but you are not connected to it. May also 
display if there is a comm unication issue with the 
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
 Displays when connected  to another device using 
Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to  “Wi-Fi 
Direct”   on page 156....

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Wi-Fi Direct 
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can 
transfer large amounts of da ta over a Wi-Fi connection.
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for Wi-Fi 
Direct.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi 
field, to turn Wi-Fi ON  .
3. At the bottom of the  Wi-Fi screen, tap the 
Wi-Fi Direct 
button.
4. Repeat 
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Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and shared folder information may differ.
AT&T Smart Wi-Fi 
With AT&T Smart Wi-Fi, you can maximize your battery 
performance, maximize your data, simplify access to AT&T 
Hot Spots and Wi-Fi networks, automate your Wi-Fi 
connections, and track your data use.1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
AT & T  S m ar t  
Wi-Fi 
.
2. The first time you access AT&T Smart Wi-Fi, you will 
need to install it. Tap 
OK at the prompt.
3. Sign on to your Google...

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To turn Bluetooth off:
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings ➔  
Connections.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the 
Bluetooth field, to  turn Bluetooth OFF  .
Bluetooth Status Indicators
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status 
at a glance:
Displays when Bluetooth is active.
Displays when Bluetooth is  connected (paired) and 
communicating.
Bluetooth Settings
The Bluetooth settings menu a llows you to set up many of 
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To scan for Bluetooth devices:
1.Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap 
Scan to search 
for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices such 
as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted 
connections between your device and another Bluetooth 
device. When you pair devices, they share a passkey, 
allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the 
discovery and...

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Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur 
automatically if the paired de vice goes out of range of 
your phone or it is powered off.
Deleting a paired device (unpair)
Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection 
record” and upon reconnection  would require that you re-
enter all the previous pairing information.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap   next to the 
previously paired device.  This opens the connected...

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A Bluetooth share notification will appear in your 
notifications list.
PC Connections
You can connect your device to  a PC using your PC data 
cable using various USB connection modes.
Media device (MTP): allows you to transfer media files in 
Windows, or using an Android file transfer on a Mac.
Camera (PTP): allows you to transfer photos using the camera 
software, and transfer any file s onto a PC that does not 
support MTP.
Media device (USB 3.0): allows you to transfer media files in 
Windows...

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Connecting as a Storage Device
You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and 
access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the 
device, you can also access the files directory from the 
memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as a 
removable disk, separate from the internal memory.
1. Connect the USB cable to the device and connect the 
cable to the computer. Af ter a few seconds, a...

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Section 9: Applications
This section contains a description of each application that is 
available in the Apps Menu, its  function, and how to navigate 
through that particular application. If the application is 
already described in another  section of this user manual, 
then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
Note:  This manual only addresses  applications that have been 
loaded on your device as of the date of purchase. 
Information concerning third party applications that...