Samsung Galaxy Note 5 User Guide

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SettingsAirplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device 
from all networks and turns off connectivity 
features such as phone calls and Wi‑Fi.
While in airplane mode, you can use other 
features such as playing music, watching 
videos, and other online apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to 
enable the option.
Note : You can also enable Airplane mode from the 
Device options menu. Press and hold the Power  key, 
and then tap Airplane...

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SettingsWi-Fi
Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of 
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) . 
Wi‑Fi communication requires access to a 
Wireless Access Point (WAP) .
Wi‑Fi Direct creates a direct connection 
between two or more devices using Wi‑Fi. 
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover 
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on 
or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status...

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Settings Wi-Fi
Scan and Connect to a 
Wi-Fi Network
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi 
on. When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device will 
automatically scan for available networks and 
display them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to. When 
you select an open network, you are automatically 
connected to the network. Otherwise, enter a 
password to connect.
Manually Connect to a 
Wi-Fi Network
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings....

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Settings Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of 
your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap MORE for options:
• Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a 
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other 
equipment.
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your 
device to set up a PIN-secured connection 
to a Wi-Fi router or other...

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Settings Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans 
for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device, 
and then follow the prompts to complete the 
connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator...

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SettingsBluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short‑ range communications 
technology that connects your phone 
wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, 
such as headsets and hands‑fr ee car 
Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled 
computers, printers, and wireless devices. 
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is 
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn 
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status...

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Settings Bluetooth
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, 
you can scan for nearby devices that are visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on 
Bluetooth.
3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for 
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
• Tap SCAN to manually perform a new scan.
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish 
trusted connections between...

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Settings Bluetooth
Note
: Due to different specifications and features 
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and 
operations may be different, and functions such as 
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all 
Bluetooth compatible devices.
Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your phone to another device, 
you can rename the paired device to make it easier to 
recognize.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on 
Bluetooth....

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SettingsData Usage
Data Usage
Monitor your mobile data usage.
Note : Your service provider may account for data usage 
differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings > 
Data usage for options:
• Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also 
control Mobile data at the Notification panel.
• Limit mobile data usage: Your mobile data 
connection will be turned off when the specified 
limit is reached.
• Alert me about data usage: receive alerts 
when your mobile data usage reaches the...

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SettingsMobile Networks
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access to networks 
and mobile data service.
 ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings > 
Mobile networks for options: 
• Data roaming access: Allow your device 
to connect to data services while roaming. 
Significantly higher charges may result.
• Roaming: Current roaming status (not 
configurable) .
• Signal strength: Current signal strength (not 
configurable) .
• Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
• Network mode: Select a...