Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Instruction Manual

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Register Irises
To use your eyes to unlock your device, you must set 
a pattern, PIN, or password. For best results, perform 
the set up process indoors, and remove your glasses or 
contact lenses.
Note : To register just one of your eyes, tap the link on 
the setup screen to register one iris.
To register your irises:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Iris scanner .
3. Follow the prompts to register your irises.
Iris Verification
Iris verification can be used for other accounts accessed 
from your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Iris scanner  for the following options:
• Remove iris data : Delete existing irises.
• Preview screen mask : Choose a mask to display 
when using the iris scanner. 
• Samsung Pass : Use your irises to verify 
your identity using Internet and other 
supported apps.
• Samsung Pay : Use your irises to make payments 
quickly and securely.
• Iris unlock : Enable to unlock the device using 
your irises.
• Iris unlock when screen turns on : Unlock your 
phone with your irises as soon as the screen 
turns on.
• Tips for using iris recognition : View a tutorial on 
how to use the iris scanner.  
						

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Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same 
time. Multi window is not available for all apps.
Use Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window can be displayed 
together on a split screen. You can switch between the 
apps and adjust the size of their display on the screen. 
1. From any screen, touch and hold  Recent apps .
2. Tap  Multi window  in the title bar to launch 
an application in split screen view. Only apps 
that support Multi window will have the 
 Multi window  icon in their title bar.
• Recently opened apps are displayed in the 
bottom half of the screen.
• If there are no recently opened apps that 
support Multi window, or if you want to choose 
another app, tap  App list.
3. Tap an app to add it to the split screen view.
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Window Controls
You can modify the way apps are displayed with the 
Window controls in the Multi window view.
 ► Tap the middle of the window border for the 
following options:
•  Snap window: Select an area of the active 
window to dock at the top of the screen.
•  Switch windows: Switch locations between 
Multi window apps.
•  Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app 
in a pop-up window.
•  Close app: Close the selected app.
Multi Window Settings
The following settings are available for Multi window:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Advanced features > 
Multi window .
• To use  Recent apps to change the open app 
from full screen view to split screen view, tap 
Use Recents button .
• To view an app in pop-up view, tap  Pop-up view 
action .  
						

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Enter Text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking.
Use the Samsung Keyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Options
Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Touch and hold  Options for the following:
Voice input: Enter text using Samsung voice 
input.
Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter 
text.
Live message: Record an animated drawing 
or written message.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the 
cursor position.
One-handed keyboard: Change the keyboard 
layout to accommodate use with one hand.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard 
settings. 
						

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Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > General management  > 
Language and input > 
On-screen keyboard > 
Samsung keyboard for options.
• Languages and types : Set the keyboard type 
and choose which languages are available on 
the keyboard. To switch between languages, 
slide the Space bar sideways.
• Predictive text : Predictive text suggests 
words that match your text entries, and can 
automatically complete common words. 
• Additional keyboard settings provide 
assistance with capitalization, punctuation, 
and much more.
Use Samsung Voice Input
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
To enable Samsung voice input:
1. Tap  Voice input  on the Samsung keyboard.
• You may need to touch and hold  Options (left of 
the Space bar) to find it.
2. Speak your text. 
						

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Configure Samsung Voice Input
To customize Samsung voice input:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > General management  > 
Language and input > 
On-screen keyboard > 
Samsung voice input for options.
• Keyboard language : Choose the language for 
the keyboard.
• Voice input language : Select the language for 
Samsung voice input.
• Hide offensive words : Hide potentially offensive 
words with asterisks. 
						

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Emergency Mode 
Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining 
power when you are in an emergency situation.
Emergency mode saves battery power by:
• Restricting application usage to only essential 
applications and those you select.
• Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.
• Turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and 
Bluetooth®.
Activate Emergency Mode
To activate Emergency mode:
1. Press and hold the Power  key.
2. Tap Emergency mode .
• When accessing for the first time, read and 
accept the Terms and conditions.
3. Tap Tur n o n .
Turn Off Emergency Mode
After Emergency mode is turned off, the Location 
settings may stay the same.
To deactivate Emergency mode:
1. Press and hold the Power  key.
2. Tap Emergency mode .
Use Emergency Mode Features
While in Emergency mode, your device conserves 
power. The following apps and features are available on 
the Home screen:
• Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source 
of light.
• Emergency alarm : Sound an audible siren.
• Share my location : Send your location information 
to your emergency contacts.
• Phone : Launch the call screen. 
						

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• Internet : Launch the Web browser.
•  Add: Add other available apps.
 -Email : Launch the Email app.
 -Maps: Launch Google Maps™.
•  Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge 
remaining.
• Estimated usage time remaining : Display 
estimated standby time that can be reached based 
on current battery charge and usage.
• Emergency call : Dial the emergency telephone 
number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be 
made even without activated cellular service.
•  More options:
 -Turn off Emergency mode : Disable Emergency 
mode and return to standard mode.
 -Remove : Choose apps to remove from the 
screen.
 -Manage emergency contacts : Manage your 
medical profile and ICE (In Case of Emergency) 
group contacts.
 -Settings : Configure the available settings. 
Only a limited number of settings are enabled in 
Emergency mode. 
						

							Learn how to change the 
way apps are displayed, 
organize apps into 
folders, and uninstall or 
disable apps.
Apps  
						

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Apps
Use Apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded 
apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view.
Access Apps
You can access and launch all applications from the 
Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
• To return to the main Home screen, tap 
 Home.
Add an Apps Shortcut
In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add a 
shortcut to the Apps list on the Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  More options > Settings  > Apps button .
3. Tap Show Apps button  > Apply .
Download and Install New Apps
Find new apps to download and install on your device.
•  Play Store : Download new apps from the 
Google Play™ store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps  
to learn more.
•  Galaxy Apps : View and download Samsung 
apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. 
Visit samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/galaxy-apps  to 
learn more.