Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Instruction Manual

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Set Up Your Device
To use Smart Switch:
1. Select Smart Switch  during setup.
– or –
From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps , 
and then tap 
 Settings  > Cloud and accounts > 
Smart Switch .
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to 
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information 
and to learn how to use the On-the-Go adapter to 
transfer content faster.
Set Up Your Voicemail
Use the Phone app to set up your voicemail.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Phone  >  Voicemail .
2....

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S Pen
The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing 
various functions.
For more information about the functions S Pen can 
perform, see “S Pen Functions” on page  36.
Note : To maintain the water-resistant and 
dust- resistant features of your device, make sure that 
the S Pen slot and opening are both maintained free of 
dust and water, and the pen is securely inserted prior to 
any exposure to liquids.
Remove S Pen
The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient...

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Replace the S Pen Tip
You can replace the tip of the S Pen with the 
included kit. 
To replace the tip:
1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip. 
2. Insert the new pen tip and press until it clicks in 
place.          

Learn About 
Your Device
Learn some of the key features of your 
mobile device, including the screens and 
icons, as well as how to navigate the device 
and enter text using the keyboard. 

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Learn About Your Device
Front ViewEarpiece
Front camera
Iris detection LED Iris scanner
Power key
Volume keys
Bixby key
Proximity sensors
S Pen
Devices and software are constantly evolving 

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Learn About Your Device
• Proximity sensor
 -Turns off the screen and disables touch 
functionality during a call when the device is in 
close proximity to the body. 
 -Turns the screen back on and enables touch 
functionality during a call when the device is 
outside a specific range from the body. 
• Power key
 -Press to turn the screen on or off.
 -Press and hold to select a power control option.
 -Press twice quickly to launch the camera.
• Volume keys
 -Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls,...

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Back View
USB charger/Accessory port
Headset jack
Fingerprint sensor Flash
Microphone SpeakerDual camera
Microphone
Heart rate sensor
Devices and software are constantly evolving 

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Navigation
Learn the basics for navigating through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light 
touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. 
Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch 
screen may damage the tempered glass surface and 
void the warranty.
Ta p
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
• Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
• Tap an item to select it.
• Tap an app shortcut to...

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Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new 
location.
• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a 
Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or 
spread by moving your fingers apart.
• Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while 
viewing a picture or a web page.
• Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture 
or a web page.
Common Options
Many of the...

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Navigation Bar
The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen, 
displays the navigation keys.
Navigation keys
Hide/Show
Full Screen Mode
The navigation keys are hidden in full screen mode. 
When hidden, you can still use 
 Home  by touching 
and holding the area of the screen where the icon is 
normally displayed.
To enter or exit full screen mode:
 ► Double-tap the  Hide/Show icon to the left of the 
navigation keys. To view the navigation keys in full screen mode:
 ►
Swipe...