Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual

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Customize Quick Settings
Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely 
to frequently use.
To create a Quick settings list:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and 
then tap 
 Settings .
2. Tap Edit quick settings , and choose up to nine 
settings.
To edit the Quick settings list:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps , and 
then tap 
 Settings .
2. Tap Edit .
• Choose additional settings to display in your 
Quick settings menu. Settings that are already 
in...

Connections
Manage connections between your device 
and a variety of networks and other devices. 

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Wi-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 (AP).
Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off  to 
turn on Wi-Fi.
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device 
automatically scans for available networks and 
displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to. 
• When...

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5. Tap Connect to store the new information and 
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
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, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off  to 
turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap  More options  > Advanced for options:
• Show Wi‑Fi pop‑u p: Notify if Wi-Fi is available 
when opening apps.
• Smart network switch : Connect automatically 
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• 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).
Wi‑Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections 
using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi 
network.
Connect to a Device with Wi‑F i Direct
Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other 
Wi-Fi Direct devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings...

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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology 
that connects your device wirelessly to a number of 
Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car 
Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, 
printers, and wireless devices.
The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 
30 feet.
Pair with a Bluetooth Device
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish 
trusted connections between your device and another 
Bluetooth device. 
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Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your device to another device, 
you can rename the paired device to make it easier to 
recognize.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Bluetooth , and then tap  On/Off 
to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap  Settings  next to the previously paired 
device, and then tap  Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap  Rename.
Share Data with Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your 
phone and another Bluetooth-enabled...

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Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Bluetooth , and then tap  On/Off 
to turn off Bluetooth.
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two 
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect 
again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Bluetooth , and then tap  On/Off 
to turn on...

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Turn Mobile Data On or Off
Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Data usage >  Mobile data to turn 
mobile data on or off.
Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps
Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Data usage > Mobile data usage .
3. Tap an app to view data usage details.
Create an Alert for Mobile Data 
Usage
Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches...

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Additional Data Usage Options
Configure more options for mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Data usage . The following 
options are available:
• Billing cycle and data warning : Set the day of 
the month to start the bill cycle, and set data 
limits.
• Wi‑Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi 
connections.
• Restrict networks : Select networks to prevent 
apps that are running in the background from 
using them.
Airplane Mode
Airplane...