Samsung Note 7 User Guide

Learn about your mobile device 
hardware, assembly procedures, 
and how to get started using your 
new device.
Getting Started  

2Front View
Getting Started
Front View1. Earpiece : Listen to a call.
2.  
F
 ront camera : Take 
self‑portraits and record videos 
of yourself.
3.
 
I
 ris recognition camera : Scan 
your iris as a security feature. 
For more information, see 
“Irises” on page  188.
4.
 
B
 ack: Return to the previous 
screen, or close a dialog box, 
menu, or keyboard.
5.
 
S P
 en: Access a variety of 
powerful functions on your 
device with the versatile S Pen
™. 6.  
H
 ome key/Finger scanner
: 
Return to the Home...

3Back View
Getting Started
Back View1. SIM card/Memory card tray : 
Install the SIM card and an 
optional memory card (not 
included) for storage of files.
2.
 
F
 lash : Illuminate subjects in 
low-light environments when 
taking a photo or recording 
video.
3.
 
Vo
 lume keys : Adjust the volume 
of your device’s sounds and 
audio playback.
4.
 
H
 eart rate sensor : Measure 
your heart rate using your 
fingertip when using the 
S Health
™ app. For more 
information, see “S Health” on 
page  119.
5....

4Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Install the SIM Card and a 
Memory Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are 
provided with a plug
‑ in SIM card. During activation, 
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, 
such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), 
available optional services, and other features.
Warning : Please be careful when handling the SIM card 
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards...

5Assemble Your Device
Getting Started 1.
 Inser

t the removal tool into the hole on the 
SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until the 
tray pops out.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray.
• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face 
down into the device and that the card is 
positioned as shown. 3.
 Plac

e the memory card on the tray with the gold 
contacts facing down.
4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the  slot.
Note : To maintain the water-resistant and 
dust
-

resistant...

6Assemble Your Device
Getting Started Caution : If the SIM card or the memory card is not 
inserted correctly, the device cannot detect it. Reorient 
the SIM card or memory card and place it back into the 
slot if it is not detected.
Maintaining Water and Dust 
Resistance
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection 
rating system. 
Your device has been tested in a controlled 
environment and shown to be water and dust resistant 
in certain circumstances (meets requirements of 
classification...

7Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
• Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.
• If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the 
water and dust resistant features of the device 
may be damaged.
• The touchscreen and other features may not work 
properly if the device is used in water or in other 
liquids. [071516]
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard 
Li
‑ Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB 
cable) is included with the device, for charging...

8Assemble Your Device
Getting Started 2.
 
C

onnect the USB cable to the charging head, and 
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3.
 Unpl

ug the charging head from the outlet and 
remove the USB cable from the device when 
charging is complete.
Note : This device is also compatible with wireless 
charging devices approved by Samsung, which are 
sold separately.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of 
operation remain, the device sounds a warning...

9Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Micro-USB Connector
You can use the included Micro-USB connector to 
connect a Micro
‑ USB cable (such as from your old 
device) to your new device for charging with the 
charging head, or for connecting to a computer.
Note : The Micro
‑ USB connector does not support 
On‑the
‑ Go (OTG) devices such as memory sticks, 
external hard drives, or keyboard and mouse 
accessories.
Charging head
USB cable
Micro-USB  connector
Reverse Charging
The included USB connector...

10Set Up Your Device 
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device 
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device 
on or off.
Turn the Device On
To turn the device on:
 ► Pr

ess and hold the Power  key until the device 
turns on.
Turn the Device Off
To turn the device off:
1.
 Pr

ess and hold the Power key until the 
Device options menu is displayed.
2.
 
T
 ap Power off , and confirm if prompted.
Restart the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger 
gestures...