Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Instruction Manual

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How to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device 
settings.
 ► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps , and 
then tap 
 Settings .
– or –
Drag down from the Status bar to display the 
Notification panel, and then tap 
 Settings .
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain 
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps , and 
then tap 
 Settings .
2. Tap  Search.
• Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you 
type, settings that match display on the screen.
• Tap an entry to go to that setting. 
						

							Connections
Manage connections between your device 
and a variety of networks and other devices. 
						

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local 
Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires 
access to a wireless Access Point (AP).
Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Wi‑Fi, and then 
tap  On/Off  to turn on Wi-Fi.
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device 
automatically scans for available networks and 
displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to. 
• When you select an open network, you are 
automatically connected to the network. 
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network 
manually.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Wi‑Fi, and then 
tap  On/Off  to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap 
 Add network .
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name : Enter the name of the Wi-Fi 
network.
• Security : Select a security option and enter your 
password.
• Auto reconnect : Connect to this network 
automatically whenever available.
• Show advanced options : Add advanced options 
such as IP settings and Proxy settings. 
						

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5. Tap  Connect to store the new information and 
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
Wi‑Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of 
your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Wi‑Fi, and then 
tap  On/Off  to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap Advanced for options:
• Adaptive Wi‑Fi : Automatically switch between 
Wi-Fi and mobile data and save frequently used 
Wi-Fi networks.
• Secure Wi‑Fi: Set extra privacy protection while 
using unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
• Network notification : Receive notifications 
when open networks in range are detected.
• Manage networks : Manage your saved Wi-Fi 
networks.
• WPS push button : Set up a connection to a 
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other 
equipment.
• WPS PIN entry : View the PIN used by your device 
to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi 
router or other equipment (not configurable).
• Keep Wi‑Fi on during sleep: Specify when to 
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
• Install network certificates : Install 
authentication certificates.
• Wi‑Fi control history: View devices that have 
turned your Wi-Fi on or off. 
						

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• MAC address : View your device’s MAC address, 
which is required when connecting to some 
secured networks (not configurable).
• IP address : View your device’s IP address 
(not configurable).
Wi‑Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections 
using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi 
network.
Connect to a Device with Wi‑F i Direct
Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other 
Wi-Fi Direct devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Wi‑Fi, and then 
tap  On/Off  to turn on Wi-Fi. 
• Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi‑Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans 
for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to 
complete the connection.
Share Data with Wi‑F i Direct
Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi 
Direct.
2. From an app, tap  Share o r  More options > 
Share .
3. Tap Wi‑Fi Direct and follow the prompts. 
						

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Disconnect from Wi‑F i Direct
Disconnect your phone from a Wi-Fi Direct device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Wi‑Fi > 
Wi‑Fi Direct . 
3. Tap a device to disconnect it.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology 
that connects your device wirelessly to a number of 
Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car 
Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, 
printers, and wireless devices.
The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 
30 feet.
Pair with a Bluetooth Device
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish 
trusted connections between your device and another 
Bluetooth device. 
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time 
process. Once a pairing is created, the devices 
continue to recognize their partnership and exchange 
information without having to re-enter a passcode.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Bluetooth , and 
then tap  On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
• Make sure that the target device is discoverable 
so that your device can find it. Refer to the 
instructions that came with the device to find 
out how to set it to discoverable mode.
• When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for 
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
• To manually perform a new scan, tap  Scan. 
						

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3. Tap the name of the target device when it is 
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. 
• Your device automatically tries to pair with the 
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter 
the passcode supplied with the target device.
Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your device to another device, 
you can rename the paired device to make it easier to 
recognize.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Bluetooth , and 
then tap  On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap  Settings  next to the previously paired 
device, and then tap  Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap  Rename.
Share Data with Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your 
phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device.
To send data to another device using Bluetooth:
1. From an app, tap  Share o r  More options > 
Share .
2. Tap Bluetooth  and follow the prompts.
To receive data from another device using Bluetooth:
1. When another device attempts to send a file to your 
phone using Bluetooth, you will see a request to 
accept the file. 
2. Tap  Accept .
3. To open the file, drag down the Notification panel 
and tap  File received . 
						

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Connect with a Bluetooth Device
Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset, or 
have hands-free conversations using a compatible 
Bluetooth headset or car kit. 
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Bluetooth , and 
then tap  On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap a paired device.
Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Bluetooth , and 
then tap  On/Off to turn off Bluetooth.
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two 
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect 
again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Bluetooth , and 
then tap  On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap  Settings  next to the paired device, and 
then tap  Unpair to delete the paired device.
Phone Visibility
Allow other devices to find your mobile device and 
transfer files.
To enable or disable Phone visibility:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Phone visibility , 
and then tap  On/Off. 
						

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Data Usage
Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and 
restrictions to conserve it.
Your service provider may account for data usage 
differently.
Turn Data Saver On or Off
Data saver prevents some apps from sending or 
receiving data in the background, as well as reduce the 
frequency of data use.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Data usage > 
Data saver .
3. Tap On/Off to turn Data saver on or off.
4. To permit certain apps to have unrestricted data 
usage, tap  Allow app while Data saver on , and 
then tap  On/Off next to each app that you want to 
permit to have unrestricted data usage.
Turn Mobile Data On or Off
Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Data usage > 
Mobile data to turn mobile data on or off.
Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps
Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Data usage > 
Mobile data usage .
3. Tap an app to view data usage details. 
						

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Create an Alert for Mobile Data 
Usage
Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning 
amount you set.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Data usage > 
Billing cycle and data warning .
3. Tap Data warning .
4. Enter the data usage warning amount, and then tap 
Set to save.
Additional Data Usage Options
Configure more options for mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Connections  > Data usage . 
The following options are available:
• Billing cycle and data warning : Set the day of 
the month to start the bill cycle for your device.
• Wi‑Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi 
connections.
• Restrict networks : Select networks to prevent 
apps that are running in the background from 
using them.