Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Owners Manual

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Galler y
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 82.
Games
Access social and premium games. Join Game Hub to enjoy 
free games with your friends.1. From a Home screen, touch    ➔
Games.
2. Tap a game and follow th e on-screen instructions.
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 149.
Google
The Google Search applicat ion 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 28.
Google Settings
As Google has become more intertwined with other 
applications, this menu provides a quick and ready access 
point to configure preferences for Google+, Maps & Latitude, 
Locations, etc. You can also use the Search function to 
initiate a Google Search from this menu.
1. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔  Google 
Settings
 and select an on-screen option.
2. Tap one of the Google Settings options.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to modify your Google 
Settings.
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 151. 
						

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Group Play
Group Play allows you to share pictures, music, and 
documents in real-time with your friends. You can create a 
group from your device or join other groups. 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Group Play .
2. The first time you access Group Play, read the 
Disclaimer and tap 
Agree.
The Group Play main screen is displayed.
Creating a group
If you have media you want  to share, create a group.
1. From the Group Play main sc reen, if you want to set a 
group password, tap the 
Set group password checkbox.
2. Ta p  
Create group.
3. If you selected the 
Set group password checkbox in 
step 1, enter a group password at the 
Set group 
password
 prompt, and tap OK.
Mobile AP is enabled.
4. Tap one of the media items listed under the 
Share and 
play content
 heading.
5. Tap the items you want to share to create a 
checkmark, then tap 
Done or OK. 6.
Have your friends sign onto  Group Play from their 
devices and they can view your media using you as a 
Mobile AP.
7. Press   ➔ 
Info for information on the device that is 
hosting the Mobile AP.
Joining a group
If you want to see media from your friend’s phone, join a 
group.
1. From the Group Play main screen, tap 
Join group.
2. Your phone scans for available groups for you to join.
3. Tap a group to join.
You will now be able to see your group’s shared media.
4. Press   ➔ 
Info for information on the device that is 
hosting the Mobile AP.
Hangouts
Hangouts is a free Windows and web-based application for 
instant messaging offered by  Google. You can connect with 
your friends across computers  and various Android devices. 
You can have conversations or video calls with up to 10 
friends. For more information, refer to  “Hangouts”  on page 
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Help
The Help application provides detailed help for using your 
phone and the included features and applications.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Help .
2. Tap one of the following for more information:
 New features: provides help on all of the new features and 
applications such as Air command, Scrapbook, S Finder, 
S Note, Easy chart, Direct pen input, Multi window, My 
Magazine, and Easy clip.
: provides basic information on using your device.
: provides information on how to use basic 
applications like Contacts, Email, Internet, Camera, Gallery, 
S Health, Group Play, WatchON, S Voice, and S Translator.
: provides information on settings for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot, Ringtone, Power saving mode, NFC, 
Screen Mirroring, and Voice control.
 Online help: provides more detailed online help for additional 
questions you may have.
Inter net
The Browser is your access to the mobile web. This section 
explains how to navigate the Browser and introduces you to 
the basic features.
Accessing the Mobile Web
To access the Browser:
  From the Home screen, tap Internet .
The AT&T/YAHOO! mobile homepage displays.
Navigating with the Browser
1. To select an item, tap an entry.
2. To scroll through a websit e, sweep the screen with 
your finger in an up or down motion.
3. Sweep the screen left to right to move laterally across 
a web page.
4. To return to a previous page, press  .
5. To move forward to a web page, press  .
Browser Options
  From the home page, press  to access your 
browser options. 
						

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Using the Browser Bar
The Browser Bar enhances your browsing experience by 
providing contextual tools and quick access to your favorite 
content.1. Ta p  
 at the bottom of any web page to display the 
Browser Bar.
2. Swipe the Browser Bar to the left or right to access 
favorite shortcuts and tools.
3. To modify your Browser Bar settings, from any Home 
screen, tap    ➔ Settings ➔  
 General ➔ 
Browser Bar.
Enter a URL
You can access a website quickly by entering the URL. 
Websites are optimized for viewing on your phone.
To enter a URL and go to a particular website, follow these 
steps:
1. Ta p  t h e  URL  field at the top of your screen
.
2.Enter the URL using the on-screen keypad.
The website displays.
Search the Internet
To perform an internet search  using keywords, follow these 
steps:
1. From the Google homepage, tap the URL field.
2. Enter the keyword(s) to search using the on-screen 
keypad and tap 
Go.
3. Tap a link to view the website.
Adding and Deleting Windows
You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. 
To add a new window, follow these steps:
1. From your browser, press 
 ➔ New window.
A new browser window is opened. 
2. Ta p  
 (Windows) to see thumbnails of all open 
windows.
3. Tap a window listing to open up that Internet window.
4. Ta p  
 at the top right corner of the web page 
thumbnail to delete the window.
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Going Incognito
The incognito feature allows you to view Internet sites 
outside of the normal browsing. Pages viewed in this 
incognito window won’t appear within your browser history 
or search history, and no traces (such as cookies) are left on 
your device. 
Note: Any downloaded files will be preserved and will stay on 
your device after you exit the incognito mode. 
To add a new incognito window:
1.From your browser window, press   and select 
Incognito mode.
2.At the information prompt, tap OK.
3. A new browser window displays. 
To exit from the incognito window:
1.From your browser window, tap   (Windows).
2. Scroll across the available windows and locate the 
incognito window. The incognito icon   appears in 
the upper-left of the new  browser window while you 
are in this mode. 3.
Ta p  
 next to the incognito listing to delete this 
window.
Using Bookmarks
While navigating a website, you can bookmark a site to 
quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URLs 
(website addresses) of the bookm arked sites are displayed in 
the Bookmarks page. From the Bookmarks page you can 
also view your Most visited websites and view your History.
1. From the Home webpage, tap 
 (Bookmarks).
The Bookmarks page is displayed.
2. Press 
 to display additional options.
Adding Bookmarks
1.From any webpage, tap  ➔  .
2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the Title.
3. Ta p  
Save.
4.
Saved to bookmarks will appear at the bottom of the 
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Editing Bookmarks
1.From the Bookmarks page, tap and hold the bookmark 
you want to edit.
2. Ta p  
Edit.
3. Use the on-screen keypad to  edit the Title, Address, 
and Location.
4. Ta p  
Save.
Deleting Bookmarks
1.From the Bookmarks page, tap and hold the bookmark 
you want to delete.
2. Ta p  
Delete.
3. At the 
Delete bookmark confirmation window, tap OK.
Browser Settings
To make adjustments in your browser settings:
  Ta p  Internet   ➔  ➔ Settings.
Lookout Security
Lookout Security™ provides mobile device-specific security 
features that are coupled with  a minimal performance hit. 
Lookout Mobile Security provides  key security options that 
are unique to the mobile market. Along with the antivirus and 
anti-malware tech, theres a lost and stolen phone locator 
service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Lookout Security 
.
2. Read the on-screen information, then tap 
Get started.
3. Read the on-screen descriptions and activate those 
desired features. Tap 
Next to progress to the next 
screen.
4. Ta p  
New user or Existing user.
5. Create a Lookout account by entering an email address 
and account password. 
6. Re-enter the password and tap 
Start Lookout.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions. 
						

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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 ➔   
Connections ➔ 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 additional options.
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Messages (AT&T)
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 “AT&T Messages App”  on page 151.
Messaging
You can send and receive different types of messages. For 
more information, refer to “Messaging”  on page 139.
Messenger
Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into 
a simple group conversation. When you get a new 
conversation in Messenger, Goog le+ sends an update to your 
phone. For more information, refer to  “Messenger”  on page 
151.
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 88.
Mobile TV
Mobile TV is a subscription service that allows you to watch 
your favorite TV shows using your handset.
Note: This feature requires a paid subscription. See your AT&T Customer Service Representative for more information.
1. Ta p    ➔ 
Mobile TV .
2. Read the 
7 day Trial for Mobile TV screen and tap 
Accept & Start Trial to continue or Exit to exit.
3. The Mobile TV main page displays. Follow the on-
screen instructions to watch TV.
Note: Mobile TV will use a large amount of data and you are 
responsible for all data charges. It is strongly 
recommended that you upgrade to a large data plan in 
addition to this purchase. 
						

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Music
The Music Player is an application that can play music files. 
The Music Player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, 
eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A. Launching the 
Music Player allows you to navigate through your music 
library, play songs, and create playlists (music files bigger 
than 300 KB are displayed).
Playing Music
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Music . 
2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen (Songs, 
Playlists, Albums, Artists, or Folders) to view the 
available music files. 
3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to 
begin playback. 
4. The following Music Player controls are available:
5.Press   ➔ 
Settings to modify your Music settings.
Pause the song.
Start the song after being paused.
Press and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to 
previous song.
Press and hold to fast-forward  the song. Tap to go 
to next song.
Volume control and SoundAlive.
Repeat one: repeats th
e currently playing song.
Repeat all: replays the current list when the list 
ends.
Play All: plays the current song list once.
Shuffle On: the current list of songs are randomly 
shuffled for playback.
Shuffle Off: songs play in order and are not 
shuffled.
Lists the current playlist songs.
Displays the current song in the player window.
Provides access to the SoundAlive feature. Tap 
the Volume control icon to access this feature.
Returns the user to the music category screen.
Assign the current song as a Favorite.
Streams the current music file to another device 
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Press   to access additional options.
 
Making a Song a Phone Ringtone
1.From within the Music application, tap the Songs tab.
2. Touch and hold a song from the list to reveal the 
on-screen context menu.
3. Ta p  
Set as ➔ Phone ringtone.
4.Choose a starting point for th e ringtone to start playing 
from. Select either 
From the beginning or Auto 
recommendations
 (you can allow the application to 
choose the best part to start from).
5. Select 
Done.
Note: Additional Set as options include Caller ringtone and 
Alarm tone.
Using Playlists
Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media 
which can then be grouped into a list for later playback. 
These Playlists can be created via either the handset’s Music 
Player options menu or from within a 3rd party music 
application (such as Windows  Media Player) and then 
downloaded to the handset.
Creating a Playlist and Adding Music
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Music .
2. Ta p  t h e  
Playlists tab.
3. Press   ➔ 
Create playlist.
4. Type a name for this playlist in the field and tap 
OK.
5. Ta p  
 Add music.
6. Tap a music file, or tap 
Select all to add all the music 
tracks to this playlist then tap 
Done.
Removing Music from a Playlist
To remove music files from a playlist: 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Music .
2. Ta p  t h e  
Playlists tab.
3. Tap the playlist name in which to delete music.
4. Press   ➔ 
Remove.
5. Tap the checkbox to the left of each track you want to 
remove from this playlist, or tap 
Select all to remove all 
the music tracks from this playlist, then tap 
Remove.