Samsung Note 4 User Guide

							Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it 
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.  
For more information on installing a memory card, 
see Install a Memory Card . 
Install the Battery 
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of 
the phone, making sure the connectors align. 
2.  Gently press down to secure the battery. 
Replace the Back Cover 
1.  Place the battery cover onto the back of the 
phone and press down. 
2.  Press along the edge of the back cover until you 
have a secure seal. 
Charge the Battery 
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 from any standard outlet. 
The battery comes partially charged. You can use 
the device while charging. 
Note : For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive 
Fast Charging charger that came with your phone. 
This charger provides faster charging only when 
connected to devices that have Adaptive Fast 
Charging. 
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1.	 
Insert the USB cable into the port. 
2.	  Connect the USB c able t

o the charging head, 
and then plug the charging head into a standard 
outlet. 
3.	  When charging is complete, unplug the charging 
head from the outlet and r emo

ve the USB cable 
from the device. 
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you 
remove the battery can cause damage to the device. 
When to Charge the Battery 
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes 
of operation remain, the battery icon    blinks 
and the device sounds a warnin

g tone at regular 
intervals. 
In this condition, your device conserves its 
remaining battery power by dimming the screen. 
When the battery level becomes too low, the device 
automatically turns o�. 
►	  For a quick check of your battery level, view the 
battery charge indicator located in the upper-
right corner of your device’s display. A solid 
color ( 
) indicates a full charge. 
You can also choose to display a percentage 
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide 
a better idea of the remaining charge on the 
battery. For more information, see Battery . 
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Set Up Your Device
 
Turn Your Device On and O� 
Turning the Device On 
►	  Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the 
device vibrates and starts up. 
Turning the Device O� 
1.	  Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the 
device vibrates and the Device options menu 
displays. 
2.  Tap Power o�. 
AT&T  R e a d y 2 G o 
The �rst time you turn your device on, the AT&T 
Ready2Go screen displays. It will guide you through 
the basics of setting up your device. 
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, 
connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose 
location services, learn about your device’s features, 
and more. 
If you touch not now > Exit, you can set up your 
device later. You can access Ready2Go by tapping 
Apps > 
AT&T Ready2Go. 
Secure Your Device 
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure 
your device.  
Lock the Device 
By default, the device locks automatically when the 
screen times out. 
►	  To lock the device, press the Power/Lock key. 
Unlock the Device 
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. 
►	 To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock 
key or Home key, and then touch and drag your 
�nger across the screen. 
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock 
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which o�ers no 
security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see 
Set a Screen Lock . 
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
 
Google Account 
Your new device uses your Google Account to 
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, 
Google Hangouts, and the Google Play Store. 
When you turn on your device for the �rst time, set 
up your existing Google Account, or create a new 
Google Account. 
– or – 
To create a new Google Account or set up your 
Google Account on your device at any time, use 
Accounts settings. For more information, see 
Accounts . 
►  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings > General > Accounts > Add 
account > Google. 
Samsung Account 
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung 
content and apps on your device. 
When you turn on your device for the �rst time, set 
up your existing Samsung account, or create a new 
Samsung account. 
– or – 
To create a new Samsung account or set up your 
Samsung account on your device at any time, 
use Accounts settings. For more information, see 
Accounts . 
►  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings > General > Accounts > Add 
account > Samsung account. 
Getting Started 8 Set Up Accounts on Your Device   
						

							Know Your Device 
Warning: Please note that a touch screen 
responds best to a light touch from the pad 
of your �nger or a non-metallic stylus. Using 
excessive force or a metallic object when 
pressing on the touch screen may damage the 
tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Learn some of the key 
features of your mobile 
device, including the screens 
and icons, as well as how to 
navigate the device and enter 
text using the keyboard.   
						

							 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Noti�cations Icons  Status Bar
 
Status Icons
 
Widget 
App Folders 
App Shortcuts 
Home Screen Indicator  Apps Screen 
Primary App
  Shortcuts
 
Home Screen
 
• App Folders: For your convenience, there are 
several Google applications grouped into a folder 
on the Home screen. • Primary App Shortcuts: App shortcuts that 
appear on all Home screens. 
• Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right) 
and noti�cation icons (left) . 
• Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your 
applications. 
• Status Icons: Display information about the 
device, such as the network signal strength, 
battery level, the time, and so on. 
• App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite 
applications. 
• Home Screen Indicator: Indicates which 
Home screen is presently displayed. • Widgets: Self-contained applications that run on 
the Home screens (not shortcuts) . 
• Noti�cation Icons: Display new messages and 
emails, noti�cations, available software updates, 
and so on. 
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The Home screen is the starting 
point for using your device. 
Customize your Home screen 
by adding application shortcuts, 
widgets, folders, and using 
wallpapers. 
Manage Home Screens 
Your device comes with multiple Home screens by 
default, and you can add additional screen. You 
can also rearrange the Home screens in a di�erent 
order. 
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 
– or – 
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 
2.  Use these options to manage screens: 
• Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the 

screens, and then tap 

Add. 
• Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a 
screen, and then drag it to 
Remove. 
• Set a screen as the main Home screen: 
Tap 
Main Home screen at the top of a 
screen. This screen displays when you press 
the Home key. 
• Change the order of screens: Touch and 
hold on a screen, and then drag to a new 
position. 
• Touch Home screen settings for options: 
-Transition e�ect: Change the visual e�ect 
used when you move between Home 
screens. 
-Flipboard Brie�ng: Display all Flipboard 
Brie�ng updates on the Home screen. 
App Shortcuts 
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from 
any Home screen. 
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps. 
2.	  Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a 
Home screen, and release it. 
Remove a Shortcut 
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 
2.  Drag the app shortcut to 
Remove and release 
it. 
Note : Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it 
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen. 
Widgets 
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a 
Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, 
including links to a speci�c contact, Internet 
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and 
many others. 
Add a Widget to a Home Screen 
1.	  Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, 
and then tap Widgets. 
2.	  Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a 
Home screen, and release it. 
Remove a Widget 
1.	 From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to 
release it. 
2.  Drag the widget to 
Remove and release it. 
Note : Removing a widget does not delete the widget, 
it just removes the widget from the Home screen. 
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Folders 
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. 
Add a Folder to a Home Screen 
1.	  From a Home screen, touch and hold an app 
shortcut. 
2.  Drag the shortcut on to 
Create folder and 
release. 
3.  Enter a folder name. 
4.  Tap 
Add to place additional apps in the folder. 
5.	  Tap Done. 
A folder is created with the shortcut(s) inside. 
Using Folders 
1.	 Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts 
inside. 
2.	  To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the 
shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and 
release. 
3.	  To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until 
it detaches, and then drag it to 
Remove and 
release. 
Change the Wallpaper 
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens 
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or 
choose from preloaded wallpapers. 
1.	  From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 
– or – 
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 
2.	  Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen, 
Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. 
3.	  Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap 
Set wallpaper. 
• Tap From Gallery or another location for 
additional images (if available) . 
• Tap Bubbles or Phase beam for animated 
wallpaper. (Animated wallpaper consumes 
additional battery power.) 
Know Your Device 12	 Home Screen   
						

							Status Bar
 
The Status Bar at the top of the 
Home screen provides device 
information (such as network 
status, battery charge, and time) 
on the right side and noti�cation 
alerts on the left. 
Status Icons 
Battery is fully charged. 
Battery is low. The yellow area turns red 
as the charge level becomes critical. 
Battery is charging. 
Vibrate mode is enabled. 
Mute mode is enabled. 
The device is connected to a 4G LTE 
wireless network. 
Signal strength. 
Wi-Fi is active. 
No wireless network is available. 
NFC (Near-Field Communication) is 
enabled. 
Noti�cation Icons 
Missed call. 
Call in progress. 
Call is on hold. 
Call is using speakerphone. 
New email has arrived. 
New Gmail has arrived. 
New voicemail message has been 
received. 
New text or multimedia message has 
arrived. 
Download of a �le or app is in progress. 
File is being uploaded or sent. 
Location service (GPS) is active. 
App updates are available from the 
Google Play Store. 
App updates are complete. 
Keyboard is in use. 
Connected to a computer using a 
USB cable. 
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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
 
Touchscreen Navigation 
Ta p 
Lightly tap items to select or launch them. 
• Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters 
or text. 
• Tap an item to select it. 
• Tap an app icon to launch the application. 
Touch and Hold 
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold 
gesture. For example: 
• Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to 
move it. 
• Touch and hold a �eld to display a pop-up menu 
of options. 
Swipe or Slide 
To swipe, lightly drag your �nger vertically or 
horizontally across the screen. 
• Unlock the screen. 
• Scroll through the Home screen or a menu. 
Drag 
To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move 
it to a new location. 
• Add a shortcut to the Home screen. 
• Move a widget on the Home screen. 
Pinch and Spread 
Pinch the screen using your thumb and fore�nger or 
spread by moving your �ngers apart. 
• Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a 
web page. 
• Zoom in or out while taking a picture. 
Motions and Gestures 
Control your device by making speci�c gestures 
with your hand above the screen. 
For details, see Motions and Gestures. 
Know Your Device 14 Navigation, Motions, and Gestures