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8.
From the 
Touch to beam screen, tap the reduced image 
preview to begin the transfer. 
9. When prompted, separate the two devices. After a few 
seconds (depending on file  size) the recipient with then 
see the transferred file d isplayed on their screen.
To share multiple pictures via S Beam:
1.On the source device (conta ining the desired image or 
video), tap    ➔ 
Gallery .
2. Locate the selected folder.
3. Touch and hold the first image and place a checkmark 
on it and all desired images.
4. Place the two active NFC-enabled devices back to back 
to begin.
5. From the 
Touch to beam screen, tap the reduced image 
preview to begin the transfer. 
6. When prompted, separate the two devices.
7. The picture(s) is transferred to the other device. 
						

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Section 6: Changing Your Settings
This section explains the settings used for customizing your 
device.
Accessing Settings
1. From any Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings .
– or –
From any Home screen, press 
 ➔ Settings.
Settings Tabs
The Settings are divided into 4 main groups. When the 
Settings screen displays, the following 4 tabs are located at 
the top of the screen:
 
Connections: 
This tab allows you to see all of settings related to 
the connection of your devi ce to external sources. 
Options include: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Tethering and 
portable hotspot, Airpla ne mode, Data usage, 
Location services, More networks (Mobile networks 
and VPN), NFC, S Beam, Near by devices, and Screen 
Mirroring.Connections
 Device:
This tab provides access to display configuration 
and features. Options include: Sound, Display, Multi 
window, LED indicator, Lock screen, Wallpaper, 
Font, Notification panel, Easy mode, Accessibility, 
Call, and Blocking mode.
 
Controls:
This tab provides access to Voice and input methods 
and Motion control. Options include: Language and 
input, Voice control, Hands-free mode, S Pen, One-
handed operation, Air ge sture, Air view, Air 
command, Motions, Palm motion, Smart screen, 
and Increase touch sensitivity.
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Note: The settings for your device are described below in the 
order that they appear within the Settings menu. Options 
under the Connections tab are listed first, followed by 
Device, Controls, and General settings.
Wi-Fi Settings
This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For information on 
how to use Wi-Fi, see  “Wi-Fi” on page 153.
Activating Wi-Fi
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.
Ta p  
Scan to scan for available Wi-Fi networks. For more 
information, refer to  “Connect to a Wi-Fi Network”  on 
page 153.
Activating Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to- device connections so you can 
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
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.
For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct”   on page 
156.
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
The advanced Wi-Fi settings allow you to set up and manage 
wireless access points. 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Press 
 ➔ Advanced.
The following options are available:
 
General:
This tab provides access to the General set of device 
settings not listed under th e other three tabs. These 
include Accounts, Backup and reset, Date and time, 
Accessory, Browser Bar, Application manager, 
Battery, Power saving mode, Storage, Security, and 
About device.General
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 Network notification: alerts you when a new WAP is available.
 Passpoint: allows you to connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi 
Access Points automatically. Touch and slide the slider to the 
right to turn it on  .
: allows you to sort by alphabet or RSSI.
 Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: allows you to specify when to 
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
 Always allow scanning: allows the Google location service 
and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned 
off.
 Auto network switch: allows the device to automatically 
switch between a Wi-Fi network or a cellular network.
 Auto connect: allows you to be automatically connected to an 
AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot as soon as your phone detects it.
 Install certificates: allows you to install security certificates 
that you have on a MicroSD card.
: view your device’s MAC address, required 
when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
: view your device’s IP address.
Bluetooth settings
In this menu you can activate  Bluetooth, view or assign a 
device name, activate your ph one so other Bluetooth devices 
can discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices 
with which to pair.
Activating Bluetooth
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 ON  . 
The Bluetooth icon 
 is displayed on the status bar.
Additional Bluetooth Settings
When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available. 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Bluetooth.
2. Ta p  
Scan to scan for nearby discoverable devices. After 
searching, tap a device to pair with it. For more 
information, refer to  “Pairing Bluetooth Devices”   on 
page 159.
3. Press   and select a Bluetooth setting to configure:
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 Visibility timeout: Use this setting to control when to 
automatically turn off the Discoverable option: 2 minutes, 5 
minutes, 1 hour, or Never time out.
 Received files: Shows the list of files received by using 
Bluetooth.
: Displays additional Bluetooth information.
4. Tap the checkbox next to SAMSUNG-SM-N900A to 
remove the checkmark if you do not want your phone 
visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Tethering & por table hotspot
This option allows you to share your phones’s mobile data 
connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Mobile Hotspot
Note: To enable Mobile Hotspot on your phone, dial 611 or go 
to att.com/mywireless to set up the service.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Mobile Hotspot 
.
– or – From the Home screen, tap   
➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot ➔ 
Mobile Hotspot.
2. Turn Mobile Hotspot on by tapping the slider so that it 
changes to the ON position  .
The Mobile Hotspot icon 
 is displayed at the top of 
your screen.
3. Ta p  
Configure, to configure your Mobile Hotspot 
settings.
4. Ta p  
Allowed devices to set up the devices that you will 
allow to use your Mobile Hotspot.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Mobile 
Hotspot.
USB tethering
Note: To enable USB tethering on your phone, dial 611 or go to 
att.com/mywireless to set up the service.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Tethering and portable hotspot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable.
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Ta p  
USB tethering to add a checkmark and activate the 
feature. The USB tethering icon 
 is displayed at the 
top of your screen.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use USB tethering.
Help
  From the Tethering and portable hotspot menu, Press 
  ➔ 
Help for additional information
Airplane mode
Airplane mode allows you to use many of your phone’s 
features, such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are 
in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving 
calls or data is prohibited.
Important! When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot 
send or receive any calls or access online 
information or applications.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections.
2. Ta p  t h e  
Airplane mode checkbox to create a checkmark 
and activate the feature. 
3. At the 
Turn on airplane mode prompt, tap OK. The Airplane mode icon 
 is displayed at the top of 
your screen.
Data Usage
From this screen you can view your Mobile data usage and 
turn your Mobile data capability On or Off. 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Data usage.
2. Ta p  
Mobile data to create a checkmark and turn Mobile 
data usage on. 
3. Ta p  
Set mobile data limit to create a checkmark and 
allow a data limit to be set.
4. Touch and drag the orange limit bar to the GB limit that 
you desire.
5. Ta p  t h e  
Data usage cycle drop-down menu and select a 
date.
The data usage displays as a visual (chart) and also 
displays a list of each application with a breakdown of 
how much data was used per application.
Note: Data is measured by your device. Your service provider 
may account for data usage differently.
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6.
Press   to display additional options. Tap to activate.
 Data roaming: enables data roaming on your device.
 Restrict background data: restricts some apps and services 
from working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
 Auto sync data: allows your accounts to automatically sync
: displays a Wi-Fi tab that shows Wi-Fi 
usage.
 Mobile hotspots: displays available mobile hotspots.
Location ser vices
The Location services settings allow you to set up how the 
phone will determine your loca tion and the sensor settings 
for your phone.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔   
Connections ➔ Location services.
2. Tap any of the following options to create a checkmark 
and activate the service:
 Access to my location: allows apps that have asked your 
permission to use your location information.
 Use GPS satellites: allows applications to use GPS to pinpoint 
your location.
 Use wireless networks: allows applications to use data from 
mobile networks and Wi-Fi to help determine your location.
: allows you to add location information for your 
Home, Office, and Car.
More networks
This option displays additional Connectivity information.
  From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More networks.
Options display for Mobile networks and VPN.
Mobile networks
Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find 
your location or search for places of interest, you must 
enable the Mobile networks options.
Mobile data
To enable data access over the mobile network, this option 
must be selected. It is set on by default. 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ Mobile networks.
2. Ta p  
Mobile data to create a checkmark and activate the 
feature.
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Data Roaming
Data roaming allows you to connect to your service 
provider’s partner networks and access data services when 
you are out of your service providers area of coverage.1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ Mobile networks.
2. Ta p  
Data roaming to create a checkmark and activate 
the feature.
Access Point Names
To use Wi-Fi you need access to a wireless access point 
(hotspot). 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ Mobile networks.
2. Ta p  
Access Point Names.
A list of the Access Point names display. The active 
access point displays a green, filled circle to the right 
of the name.
Network Operators
Using this feature you can view the current network 
connection. You can also scan and select a network operator 
manually, or set the network selection to Automatic. 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ Mobile networks.
2. Ta p  
Network operators.
The current network connection  displays at the bottom 
of the list.
Important! You must deactivate data  service prior to searching 
for an available network.
Note: Connecting to 2G networks slows the data transfer 
speed and time.
Default setup options
Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically 
search for an available network. You can set this option to 
Manual to select a network each time you connect.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ Mobile networks.
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2.
Ta p  
Network operators.
3. Ta p  
Default setup.
4. Ta p  
Manual to locate and connect to a network 
manually, or tap 
Automatic to allow the device to 
automatically select a network.
Search for AT&T MicroCell
If you have purchased the AT&T  Microcell you can set your 
network to use it.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ Mobile networks ➔  
Network operators.
2. Ta p  
Search for AT&T MicroCell.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: For additional information please contact your AT&T service representative.
VPN settings
The VPN settings menu allows  you to set up and manage 
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Important! Before you can use a VPN you must establish and 
configure one.
Adding a Basic VPN
Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN 
protocol to use: PPTP (Point -to-Point Tunneling Protocol), 
L2TP(Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol )/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key 
based L2TP/IPSec), L2TP/IPSec  RSA (Public key based L2TP/
IPSec), IPSec Xauth (Cross authentication) PSK, IPSec Xauth 
RSA, or IPSec Hybrid (authentication) RSA.
1. Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock 
PIN or password. For more information, refer to  “Lock 
Screen Settings”   on page 100.
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ VPN.
3. Ta p  
Basic VPN.
4. Ta p  
 Add.
5. Enter a name for the VPN network in the 
Name field.
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Select a VPN type from the 
Ty p e drop-down menu. The 
options are:
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
L2TP/IPSec PSK (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol / Internet Protocol 
Security Pre-Shared Key)
L2TP/IPSec RSA
IPSec Xauth PSK
IPSec Xauth RSA
IPSec Hybrid RSA
7. Enter the Server address and any other required fields 
that are dependent upon the 
Ty p e you entered 
previously.
8. Ta p  t h e  
Show advanced options check box to display 
additional VPN options.
9. Ta p  
Save to save your VPN settings.
Adding an IPsec VPN
1.Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock 
PIN or password. For more information, refer to  “Lock 
Screen Settings”   on page 100.
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ VPN. 3.
Ta p  
Advanced IPsec VPN.
4. Ta p  
Add VPN Connection.
5. Enter a password, confirm the password, and tap 
OK.
6. Enter a name for the VPN connection in the 
VPN 
connection name
 field.
7. Select a IPsec connection type from the drop-down 
menu.
8. Enter any other required information.
9. Ta p  
Show advanced options to display additional VPN 
options.
10. Ta p  
Save to save your VPN settings.
NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when 
you touch your device with another compatible device. This 
is used for applications such as Android Beam and S Beam.
To activate NFC, follow these steps:
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ NFC.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the NFC 
field, to turn NFC ON  . 
Connections
Connections