Samsung Galaxy Note Owners Manual

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•Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and 
that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.
Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot if the SIM is not detected.
Installing and Removing the Memor y Card
Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card 
to expand available memory space. This secure digital card 
enables you to exchange images, music, and data between 
SD-compatible devices. This type of memory card is designed for 
use with this mobile phone and other devices.
Note: Your phone has been tested to support up to a 32GB memory card.
1.Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as 
shown). 
Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and the 
card is securely inserted.
2.To remove, push on the memory card until it clicks and is 
released. Then grasp the memory card and remove it from 
the phone.
For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card” on 
page 39.
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Installing the Batter y
1.Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the 
phone, making sure the connectors align (1). 
2.Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Installing the Back Cover
1.Place the battery cover onto the back bottom of the phone 
(1) and press down (2). 
						

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Press all along the edge of the back cover until you have a 
secure seal.
Note:  Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.
Charging a Batter y
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The 
Travel Charger that is used to charge the battery, is included with 
your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. 
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, web 
browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and 
standby times.
Although you can use the phone while the battery is charging, 
doing so will require additional charging time. 
Note:  You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Using the Travel Charger
Important!: Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connection. If 
the battery is not properly installed and the wall charger is 
connected, the handset may power off and on continuously, 
preventing proper operation.
1.Plug the flat end of the Travel Charger into the Power/
Accessory Interface connector and the other end into a 
standard AC wall outlet.
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When charging is finished, remove the flat end from the 
interface connector jack on the phone.
Warning!: If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a 
touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your 
finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on 
the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and 
void the warranty. see “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 187.
Note: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the phone.
Low Batter y Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time 
remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a 
warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your phone 
conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off the 
backlight, but by entering the dimming mode. For a quick check 
of your battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator 
located in the upper-right corner of your device’s display. Solid 
color ( ) indicates a full charge.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically 
turns off.
Switching the Phone On or Off
1.Press and hold   (on the upper right side of the 
phone) until the phone switches on.
2.Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock the phone.
Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the 
language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to 
“Changing Your Settings”  on page 97.
3.To switch off the phone, press and hold  , until 
the 
Phone options screen displays.
4.Ta p  Power off, then tap OK to switch off the phone.
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen
1.When the phone is turned on, press   to lock 
the touch screen.
2.To unlock your phone, press   to display the 
lock screen then sweep your finger across the screen in 
any direction to unlock the phone as shown. 
						

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Setting up your Phone with Ready2Go
AT&T Ready2Go allows you to quickly and easily setup your 
phone by using the web browser on your PC. You can set-up 
email accounts, import contacts, set wallpaper, configure Wi-Fi 
and many more features.
1.When the Fast & Easy Phone Set-Up screen displays, touch 
Get Started to begin.
– or –
Touch Cancel to set up your phone later. You can access 
Ready2Go by tapping 
Applications  ➔ AT&T Ready2Go 
.
2.Read and follow the instructions on each screen.
3.Throughout the Ready2Go Setup Wizard you can do the 
following:
To u c h  Next to view the next screen.
To u c h  Back to re-display the previous screen.
Press   to exit the Ready2Go Setup Wizard and return to the 
Home screen.
Creating a New Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need 
to create a Google™ Account when you first use your device. 
With a Google Account, Google applications will always be in 
sync between your phone and computer.
After you start your phone for the first time, follow these steps:
1.From the Home screen, tap Applications  ➔ 
Gmail.
The Add a Google Account screen displays.
2.Ta p  Next to continue. 
3.Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google 
Account.
Note: If you already have a Google account, you only need to sign in. 
						

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Resetting your Google Account Password
A Google account password is required for Google applications. If 
you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow 
these instructions to reset it:
1.From your computer, use an Internet browser to navigate 
to 
http://google.com/accounts.
2.Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your 
account?
 link.
3.Enter your Email address and click Submit.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
1.From the Home screen, tap  , then touch and hold 
.
You may be prompted to enter a password.
2.Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, 
and record your name.
Note: These steps may be different depending on your network.
Accessing Your Voice Mail
1.From the Home screen, tap  , then touch and hold 
.
2.When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice 
mail center.
Accessing Your Voicemail From Another Phone
1.Dial your wireless phone number.
2.When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the asterisk 
key on the phone you are using.
3.Enter your passcode.
Android System Recover y
Android System Recovery is used for Google updates but the 
average user will never need to perform a system recovery.
Note: If you entered this menu by mistake, use the Volume Up/Down keys to 
select reboot system now, then press the Power key. Your phone will then continue to boot up.
To enter the Android System Recovery mode, follow these steps:
1.With the phone turned off, press the Power key and 
Volume Up/Down keys at the same time until the phone 
switches on. 
						

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Once the Samsung logo appears, release the Power key 
while continuing to press the Volume Up/Down keys.
3.Continue to press the Volume Up/Down keys for at least 8 
seconds, until Recovery mode is launched and the Android 
System Recovery screen is displayed.
4.Release the Volume Up/Down keys.
5.The following options are available:
 reboot system now: this option turns on your phone.
 apply update from sdcard: this option allows you to apply updates 
from your memory card to your phone.
: deletes all data from the phone except 
pictures and videos. For more information, refer to “Factory data 
reset”  on page 116.
 wipe cache partition: allows you to delete all cache data such as 
log files.
6.Use the Volume Up/Down keys to scroll up or down, then 
use the Home key 
 to make a selection.
Safe Mode
You can boot your phone into Safe Mode if you wish to 
troubleshoot whether or not added applications are causing 
problems with the device. Safe mode will only load basic system 
software.
1.Make sure your phone is turned off.
2.Press and hold the power key ( ) to boot up 
your device.
3.After the start-up animation begins to display, rapidly tap 
the 
 key until the Lock screen displays.
When the Lock screen is displayed, 
Safe mode is displayed 
in the lower left corner of the screen.
Troubleshooting
If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may 
need to reset the device to regain functionality.
If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold 
the Power/Lock Key for 8 to 10 seconds.
For more help, see “Android System Recovery” on page 11. 
						

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines some key features of your phone and 
describes the screen and the icons that appear when the phone 
is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the phone and 
provides information on using a memory card.
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many useful 
features. The following list outlines a few of the features included 
in your phone.
4G LTE network with 1.5 gigahertz dual core processor
Android Gingerbread platform
S Memo and S Pen apps provide free-flowing input techniques
Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-phone menus 
and options including applications and seven home screens
Ready access to the Internet
Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology
Brilliant 5.3” wide-screen SAMOLED™ HD display
8 Megapixel camera and camcorder
AT&T GPS Navigation functionality provides real-time navigation
HSDPA 21 mbps high speed download capability
microSD card compatibility with up to 32GB expandable memory slot
Sync and update social network applications
Front View of Your Phone 
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External speaker: allows you to hear the caller.
2.Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your 
favorite applications on the Home screen.
3.Primary shortcuts: allows quick access to important 
features such as Phone, Calendar, Email, Web, and 
Applications. For more information, refer to “Primary 
Shortcuts”  on page 19.
4.Menu key: allows you to access sub-menus with 
additional options for different features and applications 
such as Home screen, Phone, Contacts, Messaging, and 
Web.
5.Home key: allows you to return to the main Home screen 
from any Home screen or menu. Press and hold to display 
your recently used applications and a shortcut to the Task 
Manager.
6.Back key: allows you step backwards when navigating a 
menu or web page.
7.Search key: allows you to access the Google Search 
feature where you can search for items on the internet.
8.Home screen indicator: shows which Home screen is 
presently displayed.
9.AccuWeather Widget: displays a five-day forecast for any 
city you select along with weather and conditions. Tap the 
widget to set up the weather for a desired city or your 
current location.
10.Indicator icons: shows the information needed to operate 
your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone 
battery level, time, unread Emails, missed calls, time, 
date, etc.
11.Front facing camera: allows you to take pictures of yourself 
when you set the camera shooting mode to Self shot.
12.Proximity and Light sensors: uses the ambient light level to 
adjust keypad access. If the light path is blocked, for 
example, when holding the phone close to your ear, the 
touch screen will turn off. Also used for some Camera 
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Side Views of Your Phone 1.Volume keys: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in 
standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. 
When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either 
volume key (
) to mute the ring tone.
2.Power/Accessory Interface connector: allows you to 
connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories 
such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for 
convenient, hands-free conversations.
3.Microphone: allows other callers to hear you when you are 
speaking to them.
4.Power/Lock key: ( ) lets you power your 
phone on and off. Also allows you to lock or unlock the 
touch screen. For more information on locking your phone, 
see “Locking and Unlocking the Phone” on page 30.
5.3.5mm Headset jack: allows you to plug in headphones.
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