Samsung Note 4 User Guide

							      
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Data Usage
 
Monitor your mobile data usage. 
Note : Your service provider may account for data 
usage di�erently. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections > Data  usage for options: 
• Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also 
control Mobile Data at the Noti�cation panel. 
• Set mobile data limit: Disable your mobile 
data connection when the speci�ed limit is 
reached. Drag the red limit line to set the data 
usage limit. 
• Data usage cycle: Tap the menu, and then 
choose a time period for data usage. Data 
usage for the period displays on the graph, 
along with usage by application below.  2. 
Tap  More options for options: 
• Data roaming: Enable data roaming on your 
device. 
• Restrict background data: Restrict some 
apps and services from working unless you 
are connected to a Wi-Fi network. 
• Auto sync data: Set your accounts to 

automatically sync.
 
• Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that 
shows Wi-Fi usage. 
• Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that 
are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps 
from using these networks, and you can 
con�gure apps to warn you before using these 
networks for large downloads. 
Settings 75 Data Usage   
						

							      
   
 
 
 
      
     
     
   
 
 
      
   
   
 
 
 
 
Location Services
 
Some apps, such as Google 
maps, may require one or more 
location services be turned on 
for full functionality. 
Locating Method 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Connections > Location. 
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services. 
3.	  Tap Mode to select how your location is 
determined: 
• High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile 
networks. 
• Power saving : Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks 
(no GPS) . 
• GPS only: Use GPS only. 
Recent Location Requests 
Apps that have requested your location are listed 
under Recent location requests. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections > Location. 
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services. 
3.  Tap an entry to view the app’s settings. 
Location Reporting 
Google uses Location Reporting to store and use 
your device’s most recent location data. Google 
apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to 
improve your search results based on places that 
you have visited. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections > Location. 
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services. 
3.  Tap Google Location Reporting for options: 
• Location Reporting: Allow Google apps to 
use your device’s most recent location data. 
• Location History: Allow Google to store a 
history of your location data. Tap DELETE 
LOCATION HISTORY to permanently delete 
your location history. 
My Places 
You can save your favorite locations for use with 
services that require location information. This 
information can improve your search results and 
other location-related activities. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections > Location. 
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services. 
3.  Tap My places. 
4.  Tap 
Add to add additional categories. 
5.	  Tap a category (Home, Work, Car, School, or 
Gym) to add a location: 
6.  To delete a custom category, tap 
More options 
> Select, select the category to delete, then tap  Delete . 
Note: Home, Work, Car, School, and Gym cannot be 
deleted. 
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More Networks
 
The More Networks settings 
allow you to con�gure a variety 
of communication settings for 
your device. 
Set the Default Messaging App 
Your mobile device can be equipped with more than 
one application for text and multimedia messaging. 
To select a default messaging app: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections. 
2.	  Tap More networks > Default messaging app 
to select the app to use for text and multimedia 
messages. 
Con�gure Mobile Networks 
You can control your device’s access to networks 
and mobile data services as follows: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections. 
2.	  Tap More networks > Mobile networks for 
options: 
• Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a 
mobile data network. 
• Data roaming: All your device to connect 
to data services while roaming. Signi�cantly 
higher charges may result. 
• Access Point Names: Select the Access Point 
Name for mobile connection to the Internet. 
• Network operators: Choose available and 
preferred networks. 
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 
You can set up and con�gure Virtual Private 
Networks on your device. 
Note : You must set a screen lock PIN or password 
before setting up a VPN. For more information, see 
Lock Screen. 
Adding a VPN 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Connections > More networks > VPN . 
2.	  Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN and 
follow the prompts to set up your VPN. 
Connect to a VPN 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Connections > More networks > VPN . 
2.	  Tap the VPN you want to connect to, enter your 
log in information, and tap Connect. 
Edit or Delete a VPN 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
Connections > More networks > VPN . 
2.	  Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or 
delete. 
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Sharing Files with NFC
 
NFC (Near Field Communication) 
allows data exchange when you 
touch your device with another 
compatible device. This is used 
for applications such as Android 
Beam and S Beam. 
To activate NFC: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections > NFC . 
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on. 
Android Beam 
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app 
content to another NFC -capable device by holding 
the devices close together. You can beam browser 
pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections > NFC . 
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on NFC. 
3.  Tap Android Beam. 
4.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on Android Beam. 
5.	  Touch the back of your device with another 
NFC–capable device and the content is 
transferred. 
S Beam 
When S Beam is activated, you can beam �les to 
another NFC -capable device by holding the devices 
close together. 
You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, 
music �les from your Music app, and more. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections > NFC . 
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on NFC. 
3.  Tap S Beam. 
4.  Tap ON/OFF to turn on S Beam. 
5.	  Touch the back of your device with another 
NFC -capable device and the content is 
transferred. 
Tap and Pay 
Tap and pay allows you to select the default 
payment application you want to use for making on-
phone purchases. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections > NFC . 
2.  Tap ON/OFF to turn NFC on. 
3.  Tap Tap and pay. 
4.  Select the app that you want as your default. 
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Nearby Devices
 
Share your media �les with 
nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 
Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. 
Warning! If �le sharing is enabled, other devices can 
access your data. Use this option with care. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections > Nearby devices. 
2.  Tap ON/OFF to enable Nearby devices. 
3.  Set the following options: 
• Content to share: Select the content to share. 
Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music. 
• Allowed devices: Indicate the devices 

accessible to your device.
 
• Denied devices: Indicate devices not allowed 
access to your device. 
• Download to: Allow downloading of data to 
your device or optional memory card (not 
included) . 
• Receive �les from other devices: Warn if a 
device attempts to upload data to your device. 
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Printing
 
Print images and documents 
to Samsung printers and 
other compatible printers 
(not included) . 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Connections > Printing. 
2.  Tap a print service and follow the prompts. 
Note : Tap Download plug-in to install additional print 
service drivers. 
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Screen Mirroring
 
Share Your Device’s Screen with 
Another Device. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Connections > Screen Mirroring. 
2.	  Tap ON/OFF to enable Screen Mirroring. 
Available devices are listed. 
3.  Tap Scan to �nd more devices. 
4.  Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. 
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MirrorLink
 
Mirror your device’s display on 
your car’s entertainment and 
information screen using a USB 
connection. To use this feature, 
your car system must support 
MirrorLink. 
To turn on MirrorLink: 
1.	  Connect your device to your car’s system using 
the USB cable. 
2.  On your device’s Home screen, tap 
Apps > 
Settings > Connections > MirrorLink. 
3.  Tap Connect to vehicle via USB. 
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Sound Settings
 
Con�gure the sounds and 
vibrations used to indicate 
noti�cations, screen touches, 
and other activities. 
Change the Sound Mode 
You can switch between sound modes, while 
preserving the individual sound settings you’ve 
made. 
Tip: Sound modes are also available from the Device 
options menu. Press and hold the Power/Lock key, 
and then choose Mute, Vibrate, or Sound from the 
Device options. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.	  Tap Sound > Sound mode, and then choose a 
mode: 
• Sound: Your device uses the sounds, 
vibrations, and volume levels you’ve chosen in 
Sound settings for noti�cations and alerts. 
• Vibrate: Your device vibrates for noti�cations 
and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity 
you choose in Sound settings. 
• Mute: Your device plays no sounds or 
vibrations. On-screen reminders will still occur. 
Adjust the Volume 
Set the system volume level, and set default volume 
for call ringtones, noti�cations, and other media. 
Tip: You can also set System volume from the home 
screen by pressing the Volume key. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.	  Tap Sound > Volume, and then drag the sliders 
to set the default volume for: 
• Ringtone 
• Music, video, games, and other media 
• Noti�cations 
• System 
Vibration Intensity 
Set the vibration intensity of incoming calls, 
noti�cations, and Haptic feedback. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.	  Tap Sound > Vibration intensity, and then drag 
the sliders to set the default volume for: 
• Incoming call 
• Noti�cations 
• Haptic feedback 
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Select a Default Ringtone 
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.  Tap Sound > Ringtones. 
3.	  Tap a ringtone to hear a preview, and then tap 
Done to set it as your default ringtone. 
– or –
 
Tap Add to use a use an audio �le as a ringtone.
 
Select a Default Vibration Pattern 
Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your 
own pattern. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.  Tap Sound > Vibrations. 
3.	  Tap a pattern to preview it, and then tap OK to 
set it as your default vibration pattern. 
– or – 
Tap Create  and follow the prompts instructions 
to create a new vibration pattern. 
Change the Noti�cation Sound 
Choose a sound for noti�cations, such as for new 
messages and event reminders. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.  Tap Sound > Noti�cations. 
3.	  Tap a sound to preview it, and then tap Done to 
set it as your default noti�cation sound. 
Vibrate When Ringing 
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when 
you receive a call. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.	  Tap Sound > Vibrate when ringing to turn the 
feature on. 
Play Tones When Entering a 
Phone Number 
Play tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.	  Tap Sound > Dialing keypad tone to turn the 
feature on. 
Play Tones When Touching or 
Tapping the Screen 
Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to 
make selections. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.	  Tap Sound > Touch sounds to turn the 
feature on. 
Set the Screen Lock Sound 
Play a sound when you unlock the screen. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Device . 
2.	  Tap Sound > Screen lock sound to turn the 
feature on. 
Settings	 84 Sound Settings