Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Owners Manual

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AT&T Ready2Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
AT&T Smart Wi-Fi   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Calculator   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Calendar   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Camera  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
ChatON   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Clock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Contacts...

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Video Player   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Voice Recorder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Voice Search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
YouTube  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
YPmobile   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Section 11:  Health and Safety 
    Information  ............................................ 209
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals  . . . . 209...

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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by first 
configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then 
setting up your voice mail.
Setting Up Your Phone
Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM 
into their corresponding internal compartments. The 
microSD™ card slot is also located in this same internal 
area.
1. Remove the back cover by inserting a fingernail into 
the slot on the top of your phone (1).  2....

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Important! The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, 
so be careful when handling, inserting, or 
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach 
of small children.
  Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket 
(as shown) until the card locks into place. 
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone 
and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned 
as shown.
Note: If the card is not inserted...

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Removing and Installing the Memor y Card
You can use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC  card to 
expand available memory space if you desire. This secure 
digital card enables you to  exchange images, music, and 
data between SD-compatible devices. This type of memory 
card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other 
devices.
Note: Your phone has been tested to support up to a 64GB memory card.
Installing the Memor y Card
  Push the microSD card into  the slot until it...

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Installing the Back Cover
1.Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) 
and press down (2). 2.
Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you 
have a secure seal.
Note:  Make sure the battery is properly installed before 
switching on the phone.
Charging a Batter y
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The 
Travel Charger that is used to  charge the battery, is included 
with your device. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and 
chargers.  

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Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your 
phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges 
fully in approximately 4 hours.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate 
mode, web browser use, and other variables may 
reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Although you can use the phone while the battery is 
charging, doing so will require  additional charging time. 
Using the Travel Charger
Important! Verify that the handset...

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Warning! 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 te mpered glass surface and 
void the warranty. For more information, refer to 
“Standard Limited Warranty”   on page 232.
Note: Failure to unplug the wall char ger before you remove the 
battery, can cause damage to the phone.
Low Batter y Indicator
When the...

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3.
To switch off the phone, press and hold  , 
until the 
Device options screen displays.
4. Ta p  
Power off to switch off the phone.
5. At the 
Power off prompt, tap OK.
Locking and Unlocking the Touch 
Screen
1.Press   to lock the touch screen.
2. Press   again to display the lock screen then 
swipe your finger across the screen to unlock.
Setting up your Phone with Ready2Go
When you turn on your phone for the first time, you will be 
prompted to setup the AT&T Ready2Go...

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Creating a New Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will 
need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your 
device. With a Google Account, Google applications will 
always be in sync between your phone and computer.
If you did not create a new account during the setup 
procedure when you first turned your phone on, follow these 
steps:
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Gmail.
The Add a Google Account screen displays.
2. Ta p  
New to create a new Google...