Samsung Galaxy Note Owners Manual

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Note: The first time you use the Messages app, you will need to download 
the updated application from the Market. When the Market page 
displays, tap 
Update. For more information, refer to “Market”  on page 152.
3.The first time you use Messages, you will need to set up a 
few things. Tap 
Record Greeting to record a personal 
greeting, or tap 
Skip if you want to do it later.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions to use the Messages 
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Section 8: Changing Your Settings
This section explains the sound and phone settings for your 
phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, 
and any extra settings associated with your phone.
Wireless and Network
Airplane mode
Airplane mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, 
such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are in an airplane 
or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is 
prohibited.
Important!: When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it...

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WPS Button Connection
The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button is a standard for easy 
and secure wireless network set up and connections. To use 
WPS, the connecting device must support WPS and be 
compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security. WPS can 
automatically set up a random network name and WPA wireless 
security for wireless Wi-Fi phones, routers, access points, 
computers, adapters, and other electronic devices.
WPS allows you to push buttons instead of...

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Activating Bluetooth
From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network
 ➔ Bluetooth settings and tap Bluetooth to turn 
it on.
Note: Bluetooth must be enabled prior to use.
Device Name
1.Activate Bluetooth. For more information, refer to “Turning 
Bluetooth On and Off”  on page 133.
2.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network
 ➔ Bluetooth settings and tap Device name. 
The assigned device name displays.
3.Press   to erase the current device name and enter a 
new name...

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USB utilities
This option allows you to copy files between your PC and the 
memory card in your phone.
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network
 ➔ USB utilities.
2.On your phone, tap Connect storage to PC.
3.Connect a USB cable from your phone to your PC.
4.A pop-up window displays on the PC when connected. Tap 
Connect USB storage.
Your phone will appear on your PC as a removable disk.
5.Open the folder to view files.
6.Copy files between your PC...

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Find [Galaxy Note_xxxx] in the Wi-Fi network list and 
connect to it (xxxx are four numbers that are automatically 
generated by your phone).
The connected device can now use internet through your 
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. 
Note: Activating Wi-Fi and connecting to your phone will be different depending on the type of device.
VPN settings
The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual 
Private Networks (VPNs).
Important!: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one....

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Ta p  DNS search domains, add a name for DNS search using 
the keypad, then tap 
OK.
To establish a L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/
IPSec):
1.Ta p  Add L2TP/IPSec PSK VPN. 
2.Ta p  VPN name, add a name for this connection using the 
keypad, then tap 
OK.
3.Ta p  Set VPN server, add a name using the keypad, then tap 
OK.
4.Ta p  Set IPsec pre-shared key, enter a key and tap OK.
5.Ta p  Enable L2TP secret to make a checkmark (if desired).
6.Ta p  Set L2TP...

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and network ➔ Mobile networks.
2.Ta p  Use packet data to create a checkmark and activate 
the feature.
Data Roaming
Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider’s 
partner networks and access data services when you are out of 
your service providers area of coverage.
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network
 ➔ Mobile networks.
2.Ta p  Data roaming to create a checkmark and activate the 
feature.
Access Point Names
To use Wi-Fi you need access to a wireless...

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From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network
 ➔ Mobile networks.
2.Ta p  Network operators.
3.Ta p  Default setup.
4.Ta p  Manual to locate and connect to a network manually, 
or tap 
Automatic to allow the device to automatically select 
a network.
Call Settings
To access the Call settings menu:
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Call.
2.Tap one of the following options:
Call rejection
1.From the Call Settings menu, tap Call rejection.
2.Ta p...

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 Automatic answering: Tap this option if you are using a headset 
and want the call to be automatically answered. Select the time 
interval before the call is automatically answered.
 The Power key ends calls: This option will allow you to end a call 
by pressing the power key without turning off the screen. 
Turn on proximity sensor
From the Call Settings menu, tap Turn on proximity sensor.
When you answer a call, the screen will be turned off to 
save power.
TTY Mode
This menu is used to activate...