Samsung Note 4 User Guide

      
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accessibility
 
Accessibility services are special 
features to make using the 
device easier for those with 
certain physical disabilities. 
Note : You can download additional accessibility 
applications from the Google Play Store. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.  Tap Accessibility for options: 
Vision 
• TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind 
and low-vision users. 
-TalkBack can collect all of the text you...

 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
Dexterity and Interaction 
• Assistant menu: Improve the device 
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. 
• Air wake up: Move your hand over the screen 
to turn it on, if the device is face up on a 
stable surface. Tap ON/OFF to turn the option 
on or o�. 
• Press and hold delay: Select a time interval 
for this tap gesture. 
• Interaction control: Enable motions and 
screen timeout. You can also block areas of 
the screen from tap interaction. 
More Settings 
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Blocking Mode
 
Turn o� noti�cations for 
selected features. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Device . 
2.  Tap Blocking mode. 
3.	  Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on and con�gure 
the following options: 
• Block incoming calls: Block all calls except 
for the people on your allowed list. 
• Disable noti�cations: Block all noti�cations. 
• Disable alarm and timer: Block all alarms and 
timers. 
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Private Mode
 
Hide personal content from 
being accessed by anyone else 
using your device. Private mode 
is only available for certain 
applications. 
Note : A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, 
or Password) is required to use Private Mode. 
Set Up Private Mode 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Device . 
2.  Tap Private mode. 
3.	  Follow the prompts to learn about and set up 
Private mode. 
Settings	 98 Private Mode   

      
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
      
     
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
Finger Scanner
 
Use �ngerprint recognition as an 
alternative to entering passwords 
in certain apps. 
You can also use your �ngerprint 
to verify your identity when 
logging in to your Samsung 
account. 
Register a Fingerprint 
You can register up to 3 �ngerprints and set up a 
password as an alternative to your �ngerprint. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.  Tap Finger Scanner >...

      
   
 
 
 
 
Motions and Gestures
 
Control certain device actions 
by touching the screen with the 
palm of your hand. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Controls. 
2.  Tap Motions and gestures. 
3.	  Tap each of the following options to view them, 
and tap the ON/OFF switch to enable: 
• Direct call: Call the contact whose call log, 
message, or contact details are currently on 
the screen by bringing the device close to 
your ear. 
• Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when 
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S Pen
 
Con�gure options and settings 
for the S Pen. 
To con�gure settings for the S Pen : 
1. 
From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Controls > S Pen. 
2.  Con�gure any of the following settings: 
• Air command: Enable the air command 

feature. 

• Air view: Preview information, extend text, or 
enlarge pictures by hovering your S Pen over 
the screen. 
• Pointer: Turn the pointer on or o�. The pointer 
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Accounts
 
Set up and manage accounts, 
including your Google Account, 
Samsung account, email, and 
social networking accounts. 
Depending on the account, you 
can choose to synchronize your 
calendar, contacts, and other 
types of content. 
Add an Account 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings > General. 
2.  Tap Accounts > Add account. 
3.  Tap one of the account types. 
4.	  Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and 
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Backup and Reset
 
Back up your data to Google 
servers. You can also reset your 
device to its factory defaults. 
Backup and Restore 
Enable backup of your information to Google 
servers. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Backup and reset for options: 
• Back up my data: Enable back up of 
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other 
settings to Google servers. 
• Backup account: Select a Google account to 
be used as your backup account. 
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Language and Input Settings
 
Con�gure your device’s 
language and input settings. 
Set Your Default Language 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Language and input > Language. 
3.  Select a language from the list. 
Select Your Default Keyboard 
or Input Method 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Language and input > Default. 
3.  Select a keyboard. 
Note :...