Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Operation & User’s Manual

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A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E

User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference. ...

Warning! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 6 Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting Up Your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Turning the Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Your Samsung Acco ...

Section 5: Messaging ................................65

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Google Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 MobiTiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Section 7: Connections ...........................149

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Enabling the USB 3.0 Connection . . . . . . . . .153 Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Wi-Fi Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Bluetooth . . . . . ...

Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Power saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Section 9: Health and Safety Information 219 Exposure to Radio Frequenc ...

Section 1: Getting Started

Understanding this User Manual The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 256. Also included is important safety information beginning on page 241, that you should know before using your device. This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different. Unless other ...

Getting Started 7

Special Text In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows: • Notes: Presents alternative options for the current feature or menu. • Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts. • Important: Points out important ...

Setting Up Your device

Install the 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, battery, and optional memory card, then charge the battery to begin using your device. Back Cover The battery, SIM card, and optional memory card are installed under a removable cover on the back of the device. Removing the battery cover  Pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover off the device. Installing the battery cover  Align the cover and press it fi ...

Getting Started 9

SIM Card Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number, information about your wireless service, and other information such as messages. If you purchased your device at a US Cellular store, the SIM card is activated and ready to use. If you ordered a new device, the card may need to be activated before you can use it. Caution! Turn the de ...

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion

battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) is included with the device, for charging the battery. The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. Warning! Use only Samsung-approve ...

Getting Started 11

Removing the Battery 1. Remove the battery cover. Caution! Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the phone. 2. Lift the battery up and out of the device, using the slot provided. 3. Replace the battery cover. Charging the Battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The USB 3.0 cable that is used to charge the battery, is included with your device. Use only Samsung ...

Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the charging head, then

plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet. 3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device. 4. If you are using the older style USB 2.0 cable to charge the battery, plug the flat end of the cable into the port on the right side as shown. Important! You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the fir ...

Getting Started 13

Warning! Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. For more informati ...

Removing a Memory Card

Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu, then touch Settings ➔ General tab ➔ Storage ➔ Unmount SD card. 2. At the prompt, read the warning and select OK to continue. Wait for SD card safe to remove to display in the Status bar and Notifications. 3. Remove the back cover. 4. Gently press on the memory card to rel ...