Samsung Galaxy Note Owners Manual

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 Add bookmark: allows you to add a URL to your bookmark list.
 Brightness/color: allows you to adjust the brightness of your 
display and the color level.
 Settings: allows you to modify your web settings. For more 
information, refer to “Browser Settings”  on page 129.
: displays the following additional options:
–Downloads: displays the download history.
–Print: allows you to print the screen or web page on a Samsung printer 
using Wi-Fi.
–Share page: allows you to share the page using Gmail or as a 
message.
–Add shortcut to home screen: allows you to set your homepage as a 
shortcut on your display.
–Page info: displays information about the selected page.
Enter a URL
You can access a website quickly by entering the URL. Websites 
are optimized for viewing on your phone.
To enter a URL and go to a particular website, follow these steps:
1.Ta p  t h e  URL field at the top of your screen.
2.Enter the URL using the on-screen keypad.
The website displays.
Search the Internet
To perform an internet search using keywords, follow these 
steps:
1.From the Google homepage, tap the Web Search field.
2.Enter the keyword(s) to search using the on-screen keypad 
and tap 
Go.
– or –
Ta p   and select a topic to search for.
3.A list of search results displays. 
4.Tap a link to view the website. 
Adding and Deleting Windows
You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. To 
add a new window, follow these steps:
1.From your browser, press  ➔ New window.
A new browser window is opened. 
2.Press   to at the top of the screen to see a list of all 
open windows. The number represents the number of new 
windows that have been created.
3.Tap a window listing to open up that Internet window.
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Ta p   at the top right corner of the web page thumbnail 
to delete the window.
Using Bookmarks
While navigating a website, you can bookmark a site to quickly 
and easily access it at a future time. The URLs (website 
addresses) of the bookmarked sites are displayed in the 
Bookmarks page. From the Bookmarks page you can also view 
your Most visited websites and view your History.
1.From the Home webpage, tap .
The Bookmarks page is displayed.
2.Tap a bookmark to view the webpage, or touch and hold a 
bookmark for the following options:
: Opens the webpage of the selected bookmark.
 Open in new window: Opens the webpage in a new window.
 Edit bookmark: Allows you to edit the name or URL of the 
bookmark. For more information, refer to “Editing Bookmarks”  
on page 128.
 Add shortcut to home screen: Adds a shortcut to the bookmarked 
webpage to your phone’s Home screen.
 Share link: Allows you to share a URL address via Bluetooth, 
Calendar, Email, Facebook, Gmail, Messaging, S Memo, Social 
Hub, or Wi-Fi.
 Copy link URL: Allows you to copy the URL address to use in a 
message.
 Delete bookmark: Allows you to delete a bookmark. For more 
information, refer to “Deleting Bookmarks”  on page 128.
 Set as homepage: Sets the bookmark to your new homepage.
3.Press  to display the following options:
 Bookmark last-viewed page: Creates a new bookmark for the 
last webpage that you viewed.
 List/Thumbnail view: You can select Thumbnail view (default) to 
see a thumbnail of the webpage with the name listed, or you can 
select 
List view to see a list of the bookmarks with Name and URL 
listed.
 Create folder: Creates a new bookmark folder.
 Change order: Allows you to move pages around on the 
Bookmarks page. Touch and hold a bookmark icon, then move it to 
the desired location.
 Move to folder: Allows you to move a page to a folder.
 Delete: Allows you to delete one or all of your bookmarks.
Adding Bookmarks
1.From any webpage, tap  ➔  ➔ Bookmark last-
viewed page
.
2.Use the on-screen keypad to enter or edit the name of the 
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Ta p  OK.
4.Saved to bookmarks will appear at the bottom of the page.
Editing Bookmarks
1.From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the bookmark 
you want to edit.
2.Ta p  Edit bookmark.
3.Use the on-screen keypad to edit the name of the 
bookmark or the URL.
4.Ta p  OK.
Deleting Bookmarks
1.From the Bookmarks page, touch and hold the bookmark 
you want to delete.
2.Ta p  Delete bookmark.
3.At the Delete confirmation window, tap OK.
Emptying the Cookies
A cookie is a small file which is placed on your phone by a 
website during navigation. In addition to containing some site-
specific information, it can also contain some personal 
information (such as a username and password) which can pose a security risk if not properly managed. You can clear these 
cookies from your phone at any time.
1.From the Home webpage, press  ➔ Settings ➔ Clear 
all cookie data
.
2.At the Clear prompt, tap OK to delete the cookies or tap 
Cancel to exit.
Using your Histor y
The History list provides you with a list of the most recently 
visited websites. These entries can be used to return to 
previously unmarked web pages.
1.From the Home webpage, tap  ➔ History .
A list of your most recently visited websites is displayed 
with Name and URL address.
2.Tap any entry to display the webpage.
3. Press  ➔ Clear history to delete the History list.
Using Most Visited 
The Most visited list provides you with a list of the most visited 
websites that you have bookmarked. These entries can be used 
to return to previously unmarked web pages.
1.From the Home webpage, tap  ➔ Most visited .
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A list of your most visited webpages is displayed with 
Name and URL address. The webpages that have been 
visited the most will appear at the top.
2.Tap any entry to display the webpage.
Browser Settings
To make adjustments in your browser settings, follow these 
steps:
1.Ta p  Web  ➔  ➔ Settings.
2.The following options are available:
 Default zoom: Adjusts the zoom feature. Set to Far, Medium, or 
Close.
 Open pages in overview: Shows an overview of newly opened 
web pages.
 Text encoding: Adjusts the current text encoding.
 Block pop-up windows: Prevents popup advertisement or 
windows from appearing on-screen. Remove the checkmark to 
disable this function.
: Allows web page images to be loaded along with the 
other text components of a loaded website.
 Auto-fit pages: Allows web pages to be resized to fit as much of 
the screen as possible.
 Landscape view only: Displays the browser in only the horizontal 
position.
 Enable JavaScript: Enables javascript for the current Web page. 
Without this feature, some pages may not display properly. Remove 
the checkmark to disable this function.
 Enable plug-ins: Allows the download of plug-ins such as Adobe 
Flash.
 Open in background: New pages are launched in a separate page 
and displayed behind the current one. Remove the checkmark to 
disable this function.
 Set home page: Sets the current home page for the Web browser.
 Default storage: Allows you to set your default storage to Phone or 
Memory Card.
 Clear cache: Deletes all currently cached data. Tap OK to complete 
the process.
 Clear history: Clears the browser navigation history. Tap OK to 
complete the process.
 Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and 
read cookies from your device.
 Clear all cookie data: Deletes all current browser cookie files.
 Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from any 
previously filled out forms. Remove the checkmark to disable this 
function.
 Clear form data: Deletes any stored data from previously filled out 
forms. Tap OK to complete the process. 
						

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 Enable location: Allows websites to request access to your 
location.
 Clear location access: Clears location access for all websites. Tap OK to complete the process.
 Remember passwords: Stores usernames and passwords for 
visited sites. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.
: Deletes any previously stored usernames or 
passwords. Tap OK to complete the process.
 Show security warnings: Notifies you if there is a security issue 
with the current website. Remove the checkmark to disable this 
function.
 Select search engine: allows you to set your default search engine 
to Google, Yahoo!, or Bing.
 Website settings: View advanced settings for individual websites.
 Reset to default: Clears all browser data and resets all settings to 
default.
Wi-Fi 
About Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (short for wireless fidelityand sometimes referred to as 
wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area 
Networks (WLAN). These device types use an 802.11 wireless 
specification to transmit and receive wireless data. Wi-Fi 
communication requires access to an existing and accessible 
Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can either be Open (unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, or Secured (requiring 
knowledge of the Router name and password).
Turning Wi-Fi On
By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi 
on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible 
in-range WAPs.
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network 
➔ Wi-Fi settings.
2.Ta p  t h e  Wi-Fi field to activate the feature. A green 
checkmark indicates that Wi-Fi is active. The device will 
scan for available in-range wireless networks and display 
them under Wi-Fi networks on the same screen.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network 
➔ Wi-Fi settings.
The network names and security settings (Open network or 
Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks are 
displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
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Note: When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network.
3.Enter a wireless password if necessary.
Manually add your new network connection
1. Ta p  Add Wi-Fi network.
2. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your Wireless 
Access Point.
3.Ta p  t h e  Security field and select a security option. This 
must match the current security setting on your target 
WAP.
4. If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s 
password.
5.Ta p  Save to store the new information and connect to your 
target WAP.
Note: The next time your device connects to a previously accessed or 
secured wireless network, you are not prompted to enter the WAP key 
again, unless you reset your device back to its factory default settings.
Turning Wi-Fi Off
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless and network 
➔ Wi-Fi settings.
2.Ta p  t h e  Wi-Fi field to deactivate the feature. The green 
checkmark will be removed.
Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can cause an added drain to your battery and reduce your use times.
Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network 
➔ Wi-Fi settings. 
2.Press  ➔ Scan. 
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a 
glance:
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 
communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a 
communication issue with the target Wireless Access 
Point (WAP).
 Displays when connected to another device using 
Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi 
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Wi-Fi Advanced Settings
The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set
up many of your device’s Wi-Fi service, including:
Setting your Wi-Fi sleep policy
Viewing your device’s MAC Address
Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP
To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network 
➔ Wi-Fi settings. 
2.Press  ➔ Advanced. 
For more information, refer to “Network Notification”  on 
page 97.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can 
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for Wi-Fi Direct.
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network
 ➔ Wi-Fi Direct settings.
2.On your phone, at the Scan for devices prompt, tap OK. Tap 
the 
Do not show again checkbox if you want to skip this 
step in the future.
The device scans for other Wi-Fi Direct devices.
3.If you are currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, a prompt 
will display 
Current network will be disconnected. Tap OK to 
continue.
4.Ta p  Wi-Fi Direct. A check mark is displayed indicating that 
Wi-Fi Direct is active. 
5.Repeat steps 1 - 4 on the other device you want to connect 
with.
6.Once the device you want to connect to is displayed, tap 
on it.
7.Ta p  Connect.
8.The other device will receive a Wi-Fi Direct connection 
prompt and has 2 minutes to tap 
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Once connected, the other device will show as Connected 
in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the   icon will 
display at the top of your screen.
10.Ta p  Device name to change your Device name if desired.
Sharing Infor mation with Connected Device
To share Videos, Photos, or other information with the connected 
device, follow these steps:
1.View the information that you want to share. For example, 
if you want to share a photo, find the photo in your camera 
viewer or 
My Files folder, then tap the Share or Share via 
option and tap 
Wi-Fi.
2.Tap the connected device name. For example, 
AndroidP2PXXXX.
3.The other device will receive a prompt to receive the 
information and must tap 
OK.
4.The file is transferred and the other device will receive a 
screen notification that a Wi-Fi file has been received. The 
file can be found in 
My Files in the ShareViaWifi folder.
Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and shared folder information may differ.
Bluetooth
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that 
allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth 
devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and 
Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless 
devices. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to 
approximately 30 feet.
Turning Bluetooth On and Off
To turn Bluetooth on:
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network 
➔ Bluetooth settings.
2.Ta p  t h e  Bluetooth field to activate the feature (checkmark 
indicates active). When active, 
 appears within the 
Status area.
To turn Bluetooth off:
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network 
➔ Bluetooth settings. 
						

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Ta p  t h e  Bluetooth field to deactivate the feature. The green 
checkmark will be removed.
Bluetooth Status Indicators
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status 
at a glance:
Displays when Bluetooth is turned on.
Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and 
communicating.
Displays when Bluetooth is on but is not connected 
to a Bluetooth device and Bluetooth devices are 
available to connect to.
Displays when Bluetooth is disabled (default status).
Bluetooth Settings
The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the 
characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including:
Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth 
communication and description
Setting your device’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth 
devices
Displaying your device’s Bluetooth address
To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:
1.From the Home screen, tap   ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless 
and network 
➔ Bluetooth settings.
2.Verify your Bluetooth is active.
3.Ta p  t h e  Device name, Visible, Visible time-out, and Scan for 
devices
 fields to set the options.
To change your Bluetooth name:
1.Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2.From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Device name.
3.Enter a new name.
4.Ta p  OK to complete the rename process.
To make your device visible:
1.Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2.From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Visible.
Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other devices 
for pairing and communication.
3.Ta p  Visible-time-out to set how long your device will 
remain invisible.
To scan for Bluetooth devices:
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Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2.From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Scan for devices to 
search for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices 
such as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted 
connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. 
When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast, 
secure connections while bypassing the discovery and 
authentication process.
To pair your device with another Bluetooth device:
1.Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2.Ta p  Scan for devices. Your device will display a list of 
discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.
3.Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.
4.Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap OK.
5.The external device will then have to also accept the 
connection and enter your device’s PIN code.
Once successfully paired to an external device, 
 
appears within the Status area.
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-
compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and 
functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all 
Bluetooth compatible devices.
Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a 
pairing has been created, the devices will continue to recognize their 
partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a 
passcode again.
Disconnecting a paired device
Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between 
the device and your phone, but retains the knowledge of the 
pairing. At a later point when you wish to reconnect the device, 
there is no need to setup the connection information again.
1.Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2.From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the previously paired 
device (from the bottom of the page).
3.Ta p  OK to confirm disconnection.
– or –
From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold the 
name of the previously paired device, and select 
Disconnect.