Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Owners Manual

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines some key features of your phone and 
describes the screen and the ico ns that appear when the phone 
is in use.
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many 
useful features. The following list outlines a few of the 
features included in your phone.
4G LTE network with 2.3 gigahertz quad-core processor
Android v 4.3, Jelly Bean Platform
Brilliant 5.7” Full HD Super AMOLED® screen (1920 x 1080)
Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-phone 
menus and options 
Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For more  information, please visit: 
www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport
Smart Switch™ compliant. Fo r more information, see 
  www.samsungsmartswitch.com
Ready access to the Internet
Built-in 4.0 Bluetooth and advanced Wi-Fi® 802.11 a/g/n/ac 
(HT80) technology
USB 3.0 Tethering-capable
Mobile Hotspot capability
13 Megapixel camera and camcorder with 2 Megapixel Front 
Facing camera with Smart Stabilization
AT&T GPS Navigation functionality provides real-time navigation
High speed download capability
Up to 64 GB expandable memory slot
Corporate and Personal Email
Sync and update social network applications
Apps available to download via Google Play Store™
Access Movies, TV Shows, Mu sic, Games, and Books with 
Samsung Hub™ 
Full Integration of Google Mobile™ Services (Gmail, YouTube, 
Google Maps, Google Voice Search)
Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging, and 
Instant Messaging with Google Hangouts
Video with Full HD 1080p recording and playback
Samsung Link to share your media content across DLNA certified 
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Front View of Your Phone 1.Status light: displays red when charging or the battery 
is low, blue when a notification has arrived or you are 
voice recording, and gr een when fully charged.
2.
External speaker: allows you to hear the caller.
3. Application icons : you can place shortcuts to your 
favorite applications on the Home screen.
4. Primary shortcuts : allows quick access to important 
features such as Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Internet, 
and Apps. 
5. Menu key : allows you to access sub-menus with 
additional options for different features and 
applications such as Home screen, Phone, Contacts, 
Messages, and Internet.
6. Home key : allows you to return to the main Home 
screen from any Home screen or menu. Press and hold 
to display Recent apps, Task Manager, and Google 
Search. Quickly press twice  to activate the S Voice 
application. Press once from the main Home screen to 
launch My Magazine feature.
7. Back key : allows you step backwards when navigating 
a menu or web page.
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Home screen indicator: shows which Home screen is 
presently displayed.
9. Google Quick Search bar : a shortcut to Google Search 
that allows you to search for items on the internet.
10. AccuWeather screen : displays Time, Day, Date, 
Temperature and weather co nditions for your area.
11. Indicator icons : shows the information needed to 
operate your phone, such as the received signal 
strength, phone battery level, time, unread Emails, 
missed calls, etc.
12.
Front facing camera: allows you to take pictures of 
yourself when you set the camera shooting mode to 
Self shot.
13.
Proximity and Light sensors: uses the ambient light 
level to make adjustments. If the light path is blocked, 
for example, when holding the phone close to your ear, 
the touch screen will turn off.
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Gestures Sensor used to detect Gesture motions.
Side Views of Your Phone 
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3.5mm Headset jack: allows you to plug in headphones.
2.
Volume keys: allow you to adjust  the ringer volume 
while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume 
during a call. When receivin g an incoming call, briefly 
press down either volume key (
) to mute 
the ring tone. Adjusts text size when reading a 
message.
3.
Microphone: allows other callers to hear you when you 
are speaking to them. It is also used for the 
Speakerphone.
4. Power/Accessory Interface connector : allows you to 
connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories 
such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for 
convenient, hands-free conversations.
5. Power/Lock key : ( ) lets you power your 
phone on and off. Also allows  you to lock or unlock the 
touch screen. For more information on locking your 
phone, see “Locking and Unlocking the Phone”  on 
page 30.
6.
Infrared Blaster: Used to emit infrared signals used for 
controlling external devices.  7.
Microphone: used for noise cancellation and stereo 
recording.
Rear View of Your Phone 
1.Camera lens: is used to take pictures and shoot videos.
2.
S Pen: a stylus that assists you in performing different 
functions.
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External speaker: allows you to hear when the 
Speakerphone is turned on.
4.
Flash: is used to provide adeq uate light when taking 
pictures in dark places.
S Pen
The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different 
functions. By using the Pen bu tton, you can minimize having 
to switch between touch and pen input.
1.
Pen button: by pressing the Pen button, you can add 
functionality to the S Pen. For more information, refer 
to  “Using the S Pen”   on page 19.
2.
Stylus tip: the tip of the S Pen is used for tapping the 
screen.
Removing the S Pen from your Phone
The S Pen is stored in your phone to make it easier to keep 
track of.
To remove the S Pen, follow these steps: 1. Use your fingernail or a shar p object to pull the end of 
the S Pen out of the phone (1).
2. Pull the S Pen out of the phone (2).
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Using the S Pen
There are several different functions you can perform by 
using the S Pen.
Air Command Toolbar
Once removed from its slot, S Pen shows an on-screen Air 
Command button toolbar that allows you to quickly activate 
frequently used applications or actions. 
S Pen - Using Action Memo
1. Remove the S Pen from its slot.
– or –
Hover over the screen and press the S Pen button.
2. From the Air Command menu, select   (
Action 
Memo
). 3.
Use the on-screen pop up page to enter in text and 
numbers.
4. Select  (
Select content), circle the action memo 
content, and from the applic ation toolbar, select an 
available application (such as Contacts).
5. The new content is then co pied into your selected 
application.
Action Memo
Scrap booker Screen Write
S Finder
Pen Window
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S Pen - Using Scrapbooker
1.Remove the S Pen from its slot.
2. Navigate to your target 
medium, such as a Youtube 
video, document, or image.
3. Hover over the screen and 
press the S Pen button.
4. From the Air Command menu, 
select  (
Scrap booker).
5. In a single motion, press and 
hold the 
S Pen button then 
quickly draw a freeform 
enclosed shape on the screen 
to select the area you want to capture into your 
Scrapbook.
6. Select the 
Scrapbook option. The image is copied into 
your clipboard.
7. From the top drop-down menu, select the target 
scrapbook into which to place the current selection.
8. Enter a memo and tag that can be assigned/attached 
to your selection. 9.
Ta p   (
Save) to save your new entry.
10. Ta p    ➔ 
Scrapbook  to access your scrapbook.
S Pen - Using Screen Write
1. Remove the S Pen from its slot.
2. Hover over the screen and press the S Pen button.
3. From the Air Command menu, select   (
Screen 
Write
).
4. The current on-screen elem ents are shot and then 
displayed as an editable image.
5. Tap   to open the Pen settings menu and adjust the 
pen color and thickness.
6. Begin to write on the image and tap   (
Save) to 
store the new image.
Results are stored in the 
My Files  ➔ All ➔ Device 
storage
  ➔ Pictures ➔ Screenshots folder.
S Pen Using S Finder
1. Remove the S Pen from its slot.
2. Hover over the screen and press the S Pen button.
3. From the Air Command menu, select   (
S Finder) 
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S Pen - Using Pen Window
This feature allows you to draw an on-screen window and 
then populate the drawn area a target application,1. Remove the S Pen from its slot.
2. Hover over the screen and press the S Pen button.
3. From the Air Command menu, select   (
Pen 
Window
).
4. Locate an on-screen area and use the S Pen to draw 
out a rectangular shaped window.
5. Select an available application. The desired app then 
appears within the drawn area.
S Pen - Using Smart Clip
Instantly outline and crop images  displayed on the screen in 
any shape to share or paste with Smart Clip. Once desired 
image is selected, users can freely edit the cropped content, 
or personalize with their own handwriting.
To take a selective screen capture:
Note: These steps allow you to capture selected areas of a screen based on a freehand area drawn on-screen.
1. Grasp the pen. 
2. In a single motion, press and hold the 
S Pen button then 
quickly draw a freeform enclosed shape on the screen 
to select the area you want to capture.
Note: The shape you draw must be  completed by ending over 
the same point at which you started. This creates a 
closed shape.
3. After a second, confirm the newly captured image 
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Note: Additional options are available by scrolling left across the bottom of the screen.
4. Select a destination for the newly captured image from 
the bottom of the screen.  Tap one of the following 
options: Scrapbook, Email, Messaging, ChatON, AT&T 
Locker, Bluetooth, Flipboard, Gmail, Google+, 
Hangouts, PEN.UP, Picasa, S Note, or Wi-Fi Direct.
Screen Capture
To take a screen capture, hold the S Pen button and press 
and hold the S Pen anywhere on the screen. Files are saved 
in the 
Apps  ➔ My Files ➔ All ➔ Device storage ➔ Pictures 
➔ Screenshots folder. You can also find them in your Gallery 
in the 
Screenshots album.Smart ClipToolbar
Application Toolbar
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Write on any Screen after Capture
To write on a screen capture, use the pen to draw or write. 
Files are saved in the 
Apps ➔ My Files ➔ All ➔ Device 
storage
 ➔ Pictures ➔ Screenshots folder.
Air view
When you hold the S Pen near  the screen, a pointer appears 
on the screen. Move the pointer  to files, subjects, or options 
to preview the contents or view information in pop-up 
windows.
You can scroll through panels or lists by moving the pointer 
to an edge (top/bottom/le ft/right) of the screen.
S Pen Input
Instead of using the keyboard, you can use the S Pen Input 
feature to allow for handwriting input. When the S Pen hovers 
above a text input area, a Handwriting field is provided. You 
can use S Pen Input in many functions such as Messages, 
Email, Dialer, Calculator, Calendar, etc.
In the following example, the S Pen Input feature is used for 
sending a message. 
1. Hover the S Pen over the area you would like to write 
on.
2. Tap the   icon with the S Pen.
3. Use the S Pen to write. 
Draw or Write