Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Owners Manual

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Device Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by first 
configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then 
setting up your voice mail.
Setting Up Your Phone
Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM 
into their corresponding internal compartments. The 
microSD™ card slot is also located in this same internal 
area.
1. Remove the back cover by inserting a fingernail into 
the slot on the top of your phone (1).  2....

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Important! The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, 
so be careful when handling, inserting, or 
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach 
of small children.
  Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket 
(as shown) until the card locks into place. 
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone 
and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned 
as shown.
Note: If the card is not inserted...

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data between SD-compatible devices. This type of memory 
card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other 
devices.
Note: Your phone has been tested to support up to a 64GB 
memory card.
Installing the Memor y Card
  Push the microSD card into 
the slot until it clicks (as 
shown). 
Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and 
the card is securely inserted.
For more information on Memory Cards, see  “Memory Card” 
on page 43.
Removing the Memor y Card
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92.
Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you 
have a secure seal.
Note:  Make sure the battery is properly installed before 
switching on the phone.
Charging a Batter y
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The 
USB 3.0 Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is 
included with your device. Use only Samsung-approved 
batteries and chargers. 
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your 
phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges 
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1.
Plug the flat end of the USB 3.0 Travel Charger into the 
Power/Accessory Interface connector and the other 
end into the Travel adapter. Plug the Travel adapter into 
a standard AC wall outlet.
2. When charging is finished, remove the flat end from 
the interface connector jack on the phone.
3. If you are using the older style USB 2.0 Travel Charger 
to charge your battery, plug the flat end of the Travel 
Charger into the port on the right side as shown below.
Note:...

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Low Batter y Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time 
remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a 
warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your 
phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning 
off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode. For a 
quick check of your battery level, glance at the battery 
charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your 
device’s display. Solid color ( ) indicates a full charge....

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Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using 
excessive force or a metallic object when pressing 
on the touch screen may damage the tempered 
glass surface and void the warranty. For more 
information, refer to “Standard Limited Warranty”   
on page 231.
Configuring your Phone
When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a 
few things.
1. When you first turn on your phone, the 
Let’s set up your...

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Creating a New Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will 
need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your 
device. With a Google Account, Google applications will 
always be in sync between your phone and computer.
If you did not create a new account during the setup 
procedure when you first turned your phone on, follow these 
steps:
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Gmail.
The Add a Google Account screen displays.
2. Ta p  
New to create a new Google...