Samsung Note 4 User Guide

							   
 
 
 
 
 
 
      
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
      
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
3.  Tap Settings  next to Swype for options: 
• Settings : Con�gure basic options. 
• Themes: Change the keyboard layout. 
• My Words: Manage your personal dictionary, 
new word updates, as well as how Swype can 
learn from your writing style in various apps. 
• Languages: Set the current language. 
Additional languages can be downloaded. 
• Gestures : Learn about using Swype gestures. 
• Help: View information on using Swype. 
Google Voice Typing Settings 
Speak rather than type your text entries using 
Google Voice Typing. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Language and input. 
3.  Tap 
Settings next to Google voice typing for 
options: 
• Languages: Select languages for Google 
voice typing. 
• Speech output: Select options for spoken 
feedback. 
• “Ok Google” Detection: Tap to launch a 
Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”. 
• O�ine speech recognition: Download and 
install speech recognition engines, allowing 
you to use voice input while not connected to 
the network. 
• Block o�ensive words: Hide words many 
people �nd o�ensive are in results of Google 
voice searches. O�ensive words are replaced 
in results with a placeholder (####) . 
• Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a 
Bluetooth headset, if one is connected. 
Keeper FastFill 
Keeper FastFill conveniently and quickly auto-�lls 
passwords on your mobile apps and browsers. 
To activate Keeper FastFill : 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General > Language and input. 
2.	  Tap Keeper FastFill to create a check mark and 
enable the feature. For more information, see 
Keeper . 
Handwriting Recognition 
Language 
Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and 
Action Memo. Use this option to select a language 
that will be used by the device to recognize your 
handwriting. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings > General > Language and input. 
2.	 Under HANDWRITING RECOGNITION, tap 
Language. 
3.  Tap More languages to select a new language. 
Voice Search 
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google 
searches using spoken commands. 
To perform a voice search, tap 
 in the Google 
search bar or widget. Or say “Ok Google” to launch 
a Google search (if the hotword detection option is 
enabled) . 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.	  Tap Language and input > Voice search for 
options. 
• Tap “Ok Google” Detection to launch a 
Google search whenever you say “Ok Google.” 
• Additional options include selecting a default 
language, blocking o�ensive words, and more. 
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Text-To-Speech Options 
Con�gure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options.  TTS 
is used for various accessibility features, such as 
TalkBack. For more information, see Accessibility . 
Mouse/Trackpad Settings 
This option sets your Pointer speed for your mouse 
or trackpad when you are using a keyboard dock 
accessory. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.	  Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech 
options for options: 
• Choose either the Samsung or Goggle text-to­
speech engine. Tap 
Settings next to each 
TTS engine for options. 
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text 
is spoken. 
• Listen to an example: Play a sample of 
speech synthesis (available if voice data is 
installed) . 
• Default language status: Display the default 
language in use. 
Read New Noti�cations Aloud 
Set the device to read new noti�cations aloud for 
incoming calls, messages, and emails, as well as 
caller or sender information. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.	  Tap Language and input > Read noti�cations 
aloud. 
3.  Touch a check box to enable each option.  1. 
From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 
3.	  Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the 
left to go slower. 
4.  Touch OK to save your setting. 
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Date and Time Settings
 
By default, your device receives 
date and time information from 
the wireless network. 
When you are outside network 
coverage, you may want to 
set date and time information 
manually using the date and time 
settings. 
1. 
From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> General. 
2.	  Tap Date and time. The following options 
appear: 
• Automatic date and time: Tap the check box 
to use the time on the mobile and/or Wi-Fi 
network. If this option is checked, you cannot 
manually set the date and time. 
• Set date : Tap to manually set the date. This 
option is locked if Automatic date and time is 
enabled. 
• Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This 
option is locked if Automatic date and time is 
enabled. 
• Automatic time zone: Tap the check box to 
use the time zone detected on the mobile and/ 
or Wi-Fi network. If this option is checked, you 
cannot manually set the time zone. 
• Select time zone: Tap to manually set the time 
zone. This option is locked if Automatic time 
zone is enabled. 
• Use 24-hour format: Tap to use 24-hour 
format (as opposed to 12-hour with AM and 
PM) . 
• Select date format: Tap to choose your 
preferred date format. 
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Safety Assistance
 
Receive real-time information 
about emergencies and severe 
weather conditions. 
You can also enable Emergency 
mode: a power-conserving mode 
that restricts certain apps and 
functions while allowing access 
to Messages, Contacts, and 
emergency calls. 
Emergency Mode 
Use Emergency mode to conserve battery 
power during emergencies. Power-hungry apps 
and functions are disable, but you are still able 
to send messages, use Contacts, and make 
emergency calls. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General > Safety Assistance. 
2.  Tap Emergency mode. 
3.  Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 
Geo News 
Receive information about weather, environmental 
situations, and geological information for your 
location during emergencies. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General > Safety Assistance. 
2.  Tap Geo News. 
3.  Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 
4.	  Tap Geo News noti�cation pop-ups to receive 
pop-up alerts. 
Send Help Messages 
Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when 
you are in an emergency situation. 
To enable this feature: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General > Safety Assistance. 
2.  Tap Send help messages. 
3.	  Ta p  ON/OFF to turn the feature on. The following 
option is available: 
• Send sound recording: Send a short audio 
message to your emergency contacts. 
To send a help message: 
►  Press the Power/Lock key quickly three times. 
Manage Primary Contacts 
Select contacts or create new ones to be your 
emergency contacts. These contacts automatically 
receive your help message. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General > Safety Assistance. 
2.  Tap Manage primary contacts. 
3.	  Tap Create primary contact and choose one of 
the following options: 
• Create contact: Enter a name and phone 
number for a new emergency contact 
• Select from contacts : Designate a contact to 
be an emergency contact. 
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Accessories
 
Con�gure options when using 
HDMI audio devices (not 
included) or using a book cover 
(not included) . 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Accessories for options: 
• Dock sound: Play a sound when inserting and 
removing the device from a dock. 
• Audio output: Select a sound output format 
to use when connecting your device to HDMI 
devices (not included) . Some devices may not 
support the surround sound setting. 
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Battery
 
View how battery power is used 
for device activities. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Battery for options: 
• Fast charging: Enable fast charging mode. 
• Show battery percentage: Display the battery 
charge percentage next to the battery icon on 
the Status bar. 
• Battery Chart: The battery level displays as 
a percentage. The amount of time the battery 
has been used also displays. 
• Apps and OS Usage: Battery usage displays 
in percentages per application. 
-Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS, 
or an app to view they are a�ecting battery 
use. 
• Tap Refresh to update the listing. 
Note : Other applications may be running that a�ect 
battery use. 
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Power Saving
 
Conserve battery power by 
automatically adjusting the 
screen brightness, limiting the 
performance of the CPU, and 
other power reduction activities. 
Ultra power saving mode saves 
even more battery power by 
using a gray scale theme on the 
Home screen and limiting the 
number of usable apps. 1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Power saving for options: 
• Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the 
feature on. Tap Power saving mode to select 
options. 
• Ultra power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to 
turn the feature on. Tap Ultra power saving 
mode for options. 
Tip: Tap  More options > Help to display more 
information about conserving power. 
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Storage
 
View the device memory and 
usage, or mount, unmount, or 
format an optional memory card 
(not included) . 
Device Memory 
View and manage the memory used by the device. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Storage . 
• The DEVICE MEMORY displays Total space 
and Available space. 
• The amounts of memory used by Applications, 
Pictures and videos, Audio, Downloads, 
Cached data, and Miscellaneous �les are also 
displayed. 
To increase available memory: 
1.	  Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all 
apps. At the con�rmation screen, tap OK to clear 
cached data. 
2.	  Tap Miscellaneous �les, select unnecessary 
�les (or tap Select all) , and then tap 
Delete . 
Memory Card (SD Card) 
Once an optional memory card (not included) has 
been installed in your device, the card memory 
displays as Total space and Available space. 
Install a Memory Card 
You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC 
card (not included) to add additional memory space 
to your device. 
1.	 Remove the back cover. For more information, 
see Remove the Back Cover . 
2.	  With the gold contacts facing down, carefully 
insert the microSD card into the slot until it stops 
(as shown) . 
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Mount a Memory Card 
When you install an optional memory card, it is 
automatically mounted (connected to the device) 
and prepared for use. However, should you unmount 
the card without removing it from the device, you will 
need to mount it before it can be accessed. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Storage  > Mount SD card. 
Unmount an SD Card 
To prevent damage to information stored on the 
memory card, always unmount the card before 
removing it from the device. 
Unmounting an SD card may stop some applications 
from functioning until you mount the SD card again. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Storage  > Unmount SD card. 
Remove a Memory Card 
Warning! To prevent damage to information stored on 
the memory card, unmount the card before removing 
it from the device. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Storage  > Unmount SD card. 
3.	  Open the memory card slot cover and turn to 
expose the slot. 
4.	  Gently press inward on the memory card so that 
it pops out from the slot and carefully pull the 
card out. 
5.  Close the memory card slot cover. 
Formatting an SD Card 
Warning! When formatting an SD card, you should 
backup your music and photo �les that are stored on 
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all 
the stored data. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.	  Tap Storage  > Format SD card and follow the 
prompts. 
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Security
 
Secure your device and protect 
your data with Security settings. 
Device Administration 
Manage your device administrators and application 
installation privileges. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Security for options: 
• Device administrators: Add or remove device 
administrators. 
• Unknown sources: Enable installation of 
non- Google Play applications. 
• Verify apps: Block or warn before installing 
apps that may cause harm. 
Warning! Enabling installation of third-party 
applications can cause your device and personal data 
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources. 
Encrypt Your Data 
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your 
device each time you power it on or encrypt the 
data on a memory card (not included) each time it is 
connected. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Security for options: 
• Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to 
encrypt all data on your device. 
• Tap Encrypt external SD card to encrypt data 
on a memory card (not included) . 
Note : Make sure your battery is charged more than 
80 percent. Encryption takes an hour or more. 
Locate a Lost Device 
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your 
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be 
deleted remotely. 
Note : You must sign up for a Samsung account 
and enable Google location service to use Remote 
controls. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.	  Tap Security > Remote controls and follow the 
prompts to set up Remote controls. 
3.	  Tap SIM change alert to set up an alert when 
a di�erent, unregistered SIM is activated on the 
device. 
4.	  Tap Go to website to manage your Find My 
Mobile account. 
5.	  To prevent your device from being reactivated 
after being reset, touch Reactivation lock. 
Finding Your Phone 
To access your device remotely, visit 
�ndmymobile.samsung.com . 
Set Up or Change Password 
Use this option to set up your password when one is 
�rst required or change your current password. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> General. 
2.  Tap Security > Set up/change password. 
3.  Enter a new password and touch Con�rm. 
4.	  Enter the new password again and touch 
Con�rm. 
Settings	 114 Security