Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual

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NFC and Payment
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange 
when you touch your device with another compatible 
device.
Enable NFC
Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data 
with other NFC devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > NFC and payment , and then tap 
On/Off  to enable or disable the option.
Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app 
content to another NFC-capable device by holding the 
devices close together....

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Mobile Hotspot
Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use 
your device’s Internet connection.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service 
account in order to use Mobile hotspot.
Warning : Hotspot consumes battery power and uses 
data service.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering  > 
Mobile hotspot .
3. Tap On/Off  to turn Mobile hotspot on or off.
Connect a Device to Your 
Mobile Hotspot
Use the other device’s...

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Change the Mobile Hotspot 
Password
You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering  > 
Mobile hotspot .
3. Tap the password and  enter a new password.
4. Tap Save .
Allowed Devices List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile 
hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add 
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and 
connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name and...

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Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings
Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting 
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering  > 
Mobile hotspot .
3. Tap  More options > Configure mobile hotspot  fo r 
the following settings:
• Network name : View and change the name of 
your Mobile hotspot.
• Hide my phone : Make your phone invisible to 
others.
• Security : Choose the security level for your 
Mobile hotspot.
• Password : If...

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Tethering
You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your 
device’s Internet connection with a computer.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Mobile  hotspot and tethering .
3. Tap an option:
• Tap Bluetooth tethering  to share your device’s 
Internet connection via Bluetooth.
• Connect the computer to the device using the 
USB cable, and then tap  USB tethering to turn 
on tethering.
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access to networks and mobile 
data...

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Location
Some apps may require one or more location services 
be turned on for full functionality.
Locating Method
To use any features that require location assistance, 
you must enable location services.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Location .
3. Tap On/Off  to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is 
determined:
• High accuracy : Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile 
networks.
• Battery saving : Uses Wi-Fi and mobile...

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Location Services
Location services store and use your device’s most 
recent location data. Google apps, such as Google 
Maps, can use this data to improve your search results 
based on places that you have visited.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Location .
3. Tap On/Off  to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Location services .
Nearby Device Scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them 
up easily. You receive a notification...

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MirrorLink
Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment 
and information screen using a USB connection. To use 
this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink.
To turn on MirrorLink:
1. Connect your device to your car’s system using the 
USB cable.
2. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Tap  Settings > More > MirrorLink .
4. Tap Connect to car via USB and follow the prompts. 
• Tap  More options > MirrorLink device ID to 
view the MirrorLink ID for your device....

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Virtual Private Networks 
(VPN)
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks 
(VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before 
setting up a VPN. For more information, see  
“Set a Secure Screen Lock” on page  182.
Set Up and Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN 
connection to your device.
To add a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > More > VPN .
3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up 
your VPN. To edit or...

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Connect to or Disconnect from 
Your VPN 
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to 
and disconnecting from the VPN is easy.
To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > More > VPN .
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap 
Connect.
To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > More > VPN .
3. Tap the VPN, and then tap  Disconnect.
Ethernet
Configure an Ethernet connection with...