Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Owners Manual

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Erasing Files from the SD card
You can erase files from the SD card using the phone.1. Ensure the SD card is mounted. For more information, 
refer to  “Mounting the SD Card”   on page 43.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔ 
Storage.
2. Ta p  
Format SD card.
3. At the 
Format SD card confirmation prompt, tap Format 
SD card
.
Warning! Performing the next step er ases all data stored on 
the SD card.
4. Ta p  
Delete all to format or press   to cancel.
Entering Text
This section describes how to select the desired text input 
method when entering charac ters into your phone. This 
section also describes the predic tive text entry system that 
reduces the amount of key strokes associated with entering 
text. Your phone comes equi
pped with an orientation detector that 
can tell if the phone is being held in an upright (Portrait) or 
sideways (Landscape) orientation. This is useful when 
entering text.
Keyboards and Input Methods
There are three text in put methods available:
Samsung keyboard (default): Samsung’s on-screen 
QWERTY keypad that can be used in both portrait and 
landscape orientation.
Swype: a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead 
of tapping each key, use your  finger to trace over each 
letter of a word.
Google voice typing: allows you to enter text by speaking. 
To change the input method, see  “Keyboards and Input 
Methods”  on page 112. 
						

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Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard
From a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone 
counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. The on-screen 
QWERTY keypad will display.
Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad
There are two main keypad layout keys that will change the 
on-screen keys within the QWERTY keypad.
The available Text Input modes are: 
Sym and Abc.
Note: When in Abc mode, the Sym button will appear. When in Sym mode, the Abc/ABC/abc button will appear.
Using ABC Mode
1.If desired, rotate your phone counterclockwise to a 
Landscape orientation.
2. When you tap the 
Enter message field, the following 
screen displays:
3.  Tap the desired alphabetic characters.
New Paragraph
Text Input Mode
Shift
Key
Delete
Key
Space Bar
Voice typing
and more options
Symbol/Numeric Mode: activates the number, 
symbol, and emoticon keys.
ABC Mode: activates the default alphabet keys. 
Can also be set to Abc or abc by using the shift 
(
) key.
Sym
ABC 
						

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4.
The screen initially opens in  ABC mode. After typing the 
first letter, the shift key ( ) will change to 
 
and following letters will be lowercase. 
5. Tap   to input another upper-case letter or tap 
 twice to switch to ABC mode. The shift key will 
change to   in ABC mode. All following letters 
will be uppercase until you tap the shift key again.
Using Symbol/Numeric Mode
Use Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, or 
emoticons. 1. Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape 
orientation.
2. Ta p  
 at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the desired number, symbol, or emoticon 
characters.
4. Ta p  t h e  
 button to access additional symbols. 
5. Tap   to return to Abc mode.
Predictive Text
By using the Predictive Text op tion, you can have next-letter 
prediction and regional error correction, which compensates 
for pressing the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard. 
Predictive text is turned on by default.
1. Press and hold 
 on the keyboard, then tap 
.
2.Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the 
Predictive text field, to  , then tap  .
3. In the text portion of the message screen, begin typing 
a word. A list of word options is displayed above the 
keyboard. Tap one of the words to replace the word 
that has already been typed or scroll the line of words 
to the left for more word choices.
4. Continue typing your message. Tap   to send the 
message or press 
 for more options. For more 
information, refer to  “Creating and Sending Messages”   
on page 139.
Note: You can also use Predictive Text mode in the portrait 
orientation.
Sym
1/2
ABC 
						

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Entering Text Using Handwriting
You can enter text simply by using your finger to handwrite 
letters on your screen.1. Press and hold 
 on the keyboard, then tap 
.
2.Use your finger tip to write out each character. You can 
print or use cursive.
3. You can write out your entire message using the 
Handwriting feature or tap   to switch back to 
Samsung keyboard mode.
Samsung Keyboard Settings
For information on how you can configure your Samsung 
keyboard settings, see  “Samsung Keyboard settings”  on 
page 112.
Using the Google Voice Typing Feature
You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice 
typing feature.
1. From the keypad, touch the top of the screen and drag 
it down to display your notification panel.
2. Ta p  
Select input method.
3. Ta p  
Google voice typing. 4.
At the 
Speak now prompt, speak clearly and distinctly 
into the microphone.
5. If the red microphone turns gray, then the feature has 
timed out and you should ta p the microphone icon to 
start again.
The text is displayed in the message as you are 
speaking.
Note: The feature works best when you break your message 
down into smaller segments.
Entering Text Using Swype
Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a 
word by sliding your finger or  stylus from letter to letter, 
lifting your finger between words. Swype uses error 
correcting algorithms and a la nguage model to predict the 
next word. Swype also includes a tapping predictive text 
system.
The following example shows how to enter the word “This”. 
Put your finger down on the “T”, and without lifting, glide it 
to the “h”, then to the “i” then over to the “s”. 
						

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Enabling and Configuring Swype
The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so 
to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard 
setting. 
To enable Swype:
1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch and 
drag   down from the Notifications area then tap 
Select input method.
2. Ta p  t h e  
Swype radio button. It will turn green.
The Swype keyboard is displayed.
Swype Settings
For information on how you can configure your Swype 
settings, see  “Swype Keypad Settings” on page 114.
Swype Text Entr y Tips
You may find the following Swype text entry tips helpful:
Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such 
as pp in apple).
Touch and hold a key to view the punctuation menu then make a 
selection.
Move your finger or stylus  over the apostrophe to enter 
contractions.
Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a 
misspelled word, then tap the delete key to erase one character. 
Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word. 
						

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Section 3: Call Functions
This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also 
includes the features and functionality associated with 
making or answering a call.
Displaying Your Phone Number
  Ta p    ➔ Settings  ➔   General ➔ About 
device 
➔  Status. Your phone number is displayed in the 
My phone number field.
Making a Call
1. From the Home screen, tap  and use the on-screen 
keypad to enter the number you wish to dial.
2. Ta p  
 to make the call.
Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Voice Call 
menu, the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times 
when the person does not answer the call or is already 
on the phone. For more information, refer to “Call 
Settings”   on page 60.
Making an International Call
1.From the Home screen, tap  , then touch and hold 
. The + character appears.
2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the country code, 
area code, and phone number. 
If you make a mistake, tap  until the desired numbers 
have been deleted.
3. Ta p   to make the call.
Manual Pause Dialing
To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it in 
your Contacts list:
1. From the Home screen, tap 
 and use the on-screen 
keypad to enter the phone number.
2. Press 
 to display the dialer sub-menu.
3. Ta p  
Add 3-sec pause to add a three second pause, and 
use the keypad to enter  the additional numbers.
Tip: You can create pauses longer than three seconds by 
entering multiple three second pauses.
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4.
Select 
Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the 
calling sequence until you enter a number or press a 
key.
5. Ta p  
 to make the call.
For more information, refer to  “Adding Pauses to Contact 
Numbers”   on page 63.
Correcting an Entered Number
Use the following steps to correct a mis-typed entry when 
dialing. 
  After entering a number using the keypad:
If you make a mistake, tap  to erase a single character.
Press and hold  to erase the entire string of numbers.
Ending a Call
  Ta p  t h e    k e y.
Dialing a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing  and missed calls are recorded in the 
Call log . If the number or caller is listed in your Address 
Book, the associated name is also displayed. 
1. From the Home screen, tap  .
2. Ta p  t h e   Logs tab.  A list of recent calls is displayed.
3. Tap the desired Contact to enter the 
Details page, then 
tap 
 to make a call.
Making Emergency Calls
If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn 
on the phone, the 
Insert SIM card to make calls message 
displays and an animated tutorial shows you how to install 
the SIM card.
Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency call 
with the phone; normal cell phone service is not available. 
Making an Emergency Call without a SIM card
1. Ta p  Emergency call from the on-screen display to make 
an emergency call.
2. Enter 9-1-1 and tap  . Complete your call. During 
this type of call, you will have access to the Speaker 
mode, Keypad, and End Call features.
3. Tap   to exit this calling mode.
Making an Emergency Call with a SIM card
The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency 
number a 1-tap process. Before you can resume normal 
calling operations, you should first exit this mode. 
						

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From the Home screen, tap  .
2. Enter the emergency number (ex: 911) and then tap 
.
3.Complete your call. During this type of call, you will 
have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad, and End 
Call features. 
After completing your emergency call,   appears in the 
Notification area until you exit the Emergency calling mode.
Note: This mode can drain your ba ttery power more rapidly 
than a normal calling mode. 
Making a Call Using Speed Dial
You can assign a short cut number to a phone number in your 
Contacts List for speed dialing.
1. From the Home screen, tap 
Contacts   to display 
your Contacts List.
2. Press   to display the Contacts List sub-menu.
3. Ta p  
Speed dial setting.
4. The 
Speed dial setting screen displays showing the 
numbers 1 through 100. The number 1 is reserved for 
Voicemail. 5.
Tap an unused number and the 
Select contact screen 
displays.
6. Select a contact to assign  to the number. The selected 
contact number will display in the speed dial number 
box.
7. To remove a speed dial number or change the order, 
press   to display the Speed dial setting sub-menu.
8. Ta p  
Change order or Remove.
9. To make a call using Speed Dial, tap 
 ➔ Keypad 
and from the Dialer, touch and hold the speed dial 
number.
Making a Call from the Address Book
You can store phone numbers th at you use regularly on the 
SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are 
collectively called the Address Book . 
For further details about the  Address Book feature, see 
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Answering a Call
When a call is received the phone rings and displays the 
caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Address 
Book.
1. At the incoming call screen:
Touch and drag  in any direction to answer the call.
Touch and drag  in any direction to  reject the call and 
send it to your voicemail.
Touch and drag the Reject call with message tab upward and 
tap a predefined text message to send to the caller.
–I’m driving
–I’m at the movie theater
–I’m in class
–I’m in a meeting
–Sorry, I’m busy. Call back later.
– or –
–Ta p  Create new message to compose a new message.
2. Ta p   to end the call.
Note: You can answer a call while using the Address Book or 
other menu feature. After ending the call, the phone 
returns to the previously  active function screen.
Dialing Options
From the Home screen and Application menus, you have the 
option to access the Dialer and initiate a call by tapping
 ➔ 
Keypad. From the Dialer and the Contacts screen, the 
following tabs are located at the top of your screen:
Keypad: dials the current number entered using the on-screen 
keypad.
Logs: displays a list of all dialed, received, and missed calls.
Favorites: displays your contacts that you have marked as 
Favorites.
Contacts: takes you to your Address Book where you can select a 
contact to call.
After you begin to enter numbers, the Add to contacts option 
appears so you can save the Contact if needed. 
						

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Call Log
The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, 
received, or missed in the Call log. The Call log displays the 
details of the call.
1. From the Home screen, tap  .
2. Ta p  t h e  Logs 
 tab. 
A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller 
is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is 
displayed.
All calls made, received, and missed are listed. Types of calls 
are identified by the following icons:
Calling Back a Missed Call 
To call back a missed call number: 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Logs . 
A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller 
is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is 
displayed.
2. Swipe the desired missed call to the right to call. 
– or –
Swipe the desired missed call to the left to message.
Saving a Recent Call to your Address Book 
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Logs . 
A list of recent calls is displayed. 
2. Tap the call you want to save to your Address Book. 
3. The call detail page is displayed. Tap 
Create contact to 
add the call to your Address Book.
The Create contact screen is displayed.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing 
contact, tap 
Update existing.
Incoming Calls:  
Outgoing Calls: 
Missed Calls: 
Rejected Calls:
Auto Rejected Calls: