Samsung Note 7 User Guide

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User guide.
User guide.
Guía del usuario.
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SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating  
your device and keep it for future reference.  
						

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other reproductive harm. For more information, please 
call 1-800-SAMSUNG  (726-7864).
Note : Water-resistant and dust-resistant based on IP68 
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30 minutes.
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Open Source Software
Some software components of this product, including 
but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, 
incorporate source code covered under GNU General 
Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public 
License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and 
other open source licenses. To obtain the source code 
covered under the open source licenses, please visit: 
opensource.samsung.com
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of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY 
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WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE 
PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS 
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER 
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LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT 
OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR 
USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE  PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; 
THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE 
COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE 
OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 
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PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE 
INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO 
CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY 
KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. 
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ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE 
PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING 
FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, 
INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR 
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Modification of Software
SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES 
OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING 
OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF 
OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. 
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE 
MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO 
WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT 
USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS 
CUSTOM OS.
IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU ATTEMPT TO 
DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE DEVICE WITHOUT 
AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THE 
SCREEN THAT THE PHONE WILL NO LONGER OPERATE 
AND BE INSTRUCTED TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. 
YOU MUST THEN CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE 
THE DEVICE TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.
Samsung KNOX
Samsung KNOX™ is Samsung’s security platform and 
is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with 
enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may 
be required. For more information about KNOX, please 
refer to:  samsung.com/us/knox [061616]  
						

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Samsung Electronics America  
(SEA), Inc.
Address : 
85 Challenger Road 
Ridgefield Park, 
New Jersey 07660
Phone : 
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet Address : 
samsung.com
 
©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, 
Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, S Health, S Pen, 
S Voice, and Smart Switch are all trademarks 
of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their respective 
owners.
Note : Screen images are simulated. Appearance of 
device may vary.
Do you have questions about your Samsung 
Mobile Device? 
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new 
FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: 
samsung.com/us/support
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is 
less than the specified capacity because the operating 
system and default applications occupy part of the 
memory. The available capacity may change when you 
upgrade the device.  
						

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Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in writing 
on the mobile device or at  samsung.com 
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR 
MOBILE DEVICE .
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered 
under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty 
INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE 
and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 
calendar days of the first consumer purchase.  
You may opt out by either sending an email to  
[email protected]  with the subject line 
“Arbitration Opt-Out ” or by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG 
( 7 26 -786 4) . For more detailed procedures, please refer 
to the “Dispute Resolution Procedures and Arbitration 
and Opt-Out” section of the Limited Warranty.
Full written terms and detailed information about the 
warranty and obtaining service are available on the 
device at: Settings  > About phone  > Legal information 
> Samsung  legal or you may access the online version 
of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your 
device at:
English  
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish  
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User License Agreement 
(EULA) for your device can be found online at: 
samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4 
						

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Getting Started  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
 

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Know Your Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 5
Home Screen
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Customize the Home Screen
 

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Status Bar

 
 
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Navigation 
 

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Multi Window
 
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S Pen
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Air
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Emergency Mode    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Calling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Phone S creen
 
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Make and Answer Calls
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able of Contents Emergency Calls 
 

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Set Up and Access Voicemail 
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Applications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
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Google Apps
 

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Verizon Apps
 

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Calculator
 

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Chrome
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Contacts
 
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Email
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Gall

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Message+    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  .
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Mes
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My Files     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  .
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S Health 
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S Voice 
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Samsung Notes
 

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Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5
How to Use Settings 
 
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Airplane Mode
 

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Wi-Fi
 

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Bluetooth
 
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Mobile Hotspot and Tethering 
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Mobile Networks
 

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More Settings 
 

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Sounds and Vibrations 
 
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Notifications 
 

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Display 
 
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Wallpapers and Themes 
 

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Edge Screen Settings 
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S Pen Settings 
 

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Advanced Features 
 
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Battery 
 
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Applications Settings 
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Location 
 

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Lock Screen and Security
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5 Privacy and Emergency     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Easy Mode 
 
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Accounts   
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Google Settings 
 
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Language and Input 
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Backup and Reset 
 
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Date and Time 
 
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Accessibility 
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Help
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About Phone 
 
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System Updates 
 
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