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 mode.
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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 bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection 
status:
• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 
communicating with a Wireless Access Point 
(WAP) , 
 displays.
• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device 
is not connected to it,  displays. It may also display if there is a communication issue with the 
target Wireless Access Point (WAP) .
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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.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap MORE > Add network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Tap Enter network name to enter the name of 
the Wi-Fi network.
• Tap the Security field and select a security 
option and enter your password.
• Tap Show advanced options if you need to add 
advanced options such as IP settings and Proxy 
settings.
5. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and 
connect to your target WAP.  
						

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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 equipment (not 
configurable) .
• Smart network switch: Connect automatically 
to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi 
connection is unstable.
• Advanced:
 -Show Wi-Fi pop-up: When opening apps, 
display a pop-up notification when Wi-Fi is 
available.
 -Wi-Fi notifications: Receive a notification 
when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are 
available.
 -Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-
Fi Access Points automatically. 
 -Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to 
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
 -Always allow scanning: Allow Google 
location service and other apps to scan for 
networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
 -Install network certificates: Install 
authentication certificates.
 -MAC address: View your device’s MAC 
address, which is required when connecting 
to some secured networks (not configurable) .
 -IP address: View your device’s IP address 
(not configurable) .
• Manage networks: Configure your Wi-Fi 
networks.
• Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi 
networks, and other settings.  
						

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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
When your device is connected to another device 
using Wi-Fi Direct,  displays in the Status bar.  
						

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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 Indicator
When Bluetooth is turned on,  displays in the 
Status bar.    
						

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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 your device and another 
Bluetooth device. 
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the devices will 
continue to recognize their partnership and exchange 
information without having to re-enter a passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on 
Bluetooth.
• Make sure that the target device is discoverable 
so that your device can find it. Refer to the 
instructions that came with the device to find out 
how to set it to discoverable mode.
3. Tap SCAN. Your device will start to scan for 
Bluetooth devices within range.
4. When you see the name of the target device 
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap the 
name. Your device then automatically tries to pair 
with the target device. If automatic pairing fails, 
enter the passcode supplied with the target device.  
						

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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.
3. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap  Settings  
next to the previously paired device, and then tap 
Rename Phone.
4. Enter a new name, and tap RENAME.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two 
devices will no longer recognize each other. To 
connect again, you will need to pair the devices.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap  Settings  
next to the paired device, and then tap Unpair to 
delete the paired device.  
						

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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 
warning amount you set by dragging the warning 
bar below on the chart. 
• Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, 
and then choose a time period for data usage. 
Data usage for the period displays on the graph, 
along with usage by app below.
• By application: View data usage by app.
2. Tap MORE for the following options:
• Restrict background data: Restrict some 
apps and services from working unless you are 
connected to a Wi-Fi network.
• Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that 
shows Wi-Fi usage.
• Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks that 
are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from 
using these networks, and you can configure 
apps to warn you before using these networks 
for large downloads.
• Show units: Display data usage amounts in 
MB/GB (auto change) , in MB only, or GB only.
• Help: View help information about data usage.   
						

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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 preferred network from 
all available networks.
• Network operators: Select a preferred network 
from all available networks.