Samsung Note 4 User Guide

							   
 
     
    
   
 
 
Video Player
 
Stream video to a  di�erent device  Volume 
More options 
Playback  position 
Change 
screen ratio  Pop-Up Play 
Rewind video or g o 
t

o previous video  Pause/Play Scan forward or 
go to next video
 
Play and manage videos stored 
on your device. 
To access video: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps >
 Video. 
2.	  Scroll through the videos stored on your device. 
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 
begins playing a preview of the clip. 
3.  Tap a video to view it. 
Use Pop-Up Play 
Multi task with Pop-Up Play — transform your video 
player into a pop-up window. The video will continue 
to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or 
moved anywhere on the screen. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >
 Video. 
2.  Tap a video to view it. 
3.  Tap 
 to continue playing the video in a �oating 
window. 
• Drag the window to any location on the 

screen.
 
• Use two �ngers to pinch or spread to resize 
the �oating window. 
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							►  From a Home screen, tap   Apps  > 
  Voice Recorder. 
•   Tap   More options > Settings  > 
Recording quality to adjust the recording 
quality. 
•   Tap   Select mode to choose the 
appropriate recording mode: 
- Normal: This recording mode picks up any 
sounds detected by the microphones. 
- Interview: The top and bottom microphones 
are used for two-directional recording. The 
top and bottom of the device pick up equal 

amounts of sound. Microphones can be 
muted during recording and playback.
 
- Meeting: The microphones are sensitive 

to sound from all directions and can 

distinguish up to eight sources of sound. 

Sound sources can be muted during 

recording and playback.
 
- Voice memo: Voice input is converted to 

text on screen. The maximum recording time 

is �ve minutes.
 
•   Tap   Record to record an audio �le. 
•  Tap   Stop to stop recording. The �le is 

automatically saved.
 
•   Tap   Pause to pause the recording of an 

audio �le.
 
•   Tap   Cancel to cancel the recording of an 

audio �le.
 
1.   From a Home screen, tap    Apps > 
 Voice Recorder. 
2.   Tap   List to display a list of recordings. 
•  Tap   Delete to delete one or more voice 
recordings. 
•   Tap   Search to search through available 
recordings. 
•   Tap   More options:
- Select: Choose desired recordings. 
- Sort by: Sort the list of recordings. 
- Filter by category: Filter entries by 
category. 
- Edit categories: Modify your categories. 
- Settings : Con�gure Voice Recorder.
 
Voice Recorder
 
Record voice memos and notes.  View Recordings
 
Create a Voice Recording 
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							Settings 
Con�gure your device’s 
connections and settings, 
add accounts, and customize 
the home screen, apps, and 
features.   
						

							 
     
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How to Use Settings
 
• Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the 
option on   or o�) . 
• For some options, you must tap a �eld, such as 
Email address, to display and set options. 
• Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping 
a 
 check box. When enabled, a  check mark 
displays. Tap the check mark to remove it and 
disable the option. 
Accessing Settings 
►  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
– or – 
From a Home screen, drag down from the Status 
bar to display the Noti�cation panel, and then tap 
Settings . 
Search for Settings 
If you are not sure exactly where to �nd a certain 
setting, you can use the Setting search feature. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Search. 
• Enter a word or words in the Search box. As 
you type, settings that match will appear on 
the screen. 
• Tap an entry to go to that setting. 
Change How Settings Are Listed 
Settings can be listed in a tab view (default) or a list 
view. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap  More options > View as. 
3.  Select a view. 
Customize the Quick Settings 
Menu 
Quick settings are the settings that you are most 
likely to frequently use. When you �rst access the 
Settings menu, the Quick setting menu has not been 
de�ned. 
Creating the Quick Settings Menu 
You can set up the Quick settings menu to include 
your most frequently used settings. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap  More options > Edit quick settings. 
• Select settings to appear in your 
Quick settings menu. Settings that are already 
in the Quick settings menu are checked. 
• Uncheck a highlighted item to remove it. 
3.	  Tap Done to save your new Quick settings menu. 
A Quick settings tab displays. 
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Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
 
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 
(WAP) . 
Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct 
connection between two or 
more devices using Wi-Fi. 
Turn Wi-Fi On or O� 
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover 
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections. 
2.	  Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on 
or o�. 
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi 
Network 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Connections. 
2.  Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 
When Wi-Fi is �rst turned on, your device will 
automatically scan for available networks and 
display 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. 
• To manually scan for networks, tap  More 
options > Scan. 
Manually Connect to a 
Wi-Fi Network 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Connections. 
2.  Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 
3.  Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 
4.  Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: 
• Tap Network SSID to enter the name of the 
Wi-Fi network. 
• Tap the Security �eld and select a security 
option and enter your password. 
• Tap Show advanced options, if you need to 
add advanced options such as Proxy settings, 
IP settings, or Key management. 
5.	  Tap Connect to store the new information and 
connect to your target WAP. 
Wi-Fi Status Indicators 
These Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi 
connection status: 
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, 
and communicatin g w

ith a Wireless Access 
Point (WAP) . 
An Wi-Fi access point is available, but you 
are not connected t o it

. It may also display 
if there is a communication issue with the 
target Wireless Access Point (WAP) . 
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Wi-Fi Settings 
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many 
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections. 
2.  Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 
Tap 
More options for options: 
• Scan: Start another scan for nearby Wi-Fi 
networks. 
• Wi-Fi Direct: Con�gure a Wi-Fi Direct 

connection with a nearby device.
 
• Advanced: 
-Network noti�cation: Receive a noti�cation 
when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) 
are available. 
-Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled 
Wi-Fi Access Points automatically. 
-Sort by: Sort Wi-Fi networks by Alphabet  
or Signal strength. 
-Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when 
to disconnect from Wi-Fi. 
-Always allow scanning: Allow Google 
location service and other apps to scan for 
networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned o�. 
-Auto connect: Automatically connect to 
AT&T Wi-Fi networks, even when Wi-Fi is o�. 
-Install certi�cates: Install authentication 
certi�cates. 
-MAC address: View your device’s 
MAC address, which is required when 
connecting to some secured networks (not 
con�gurable) . 
-IP address: View your device’s IP address 
(not con�gurable) . 
• Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi 
network connections. 
• 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 
con�gurable) . 
• Share Wi-Fi pro�le: Share Wi-Fi pro�les you 
have created with others. 
• Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi 
networks, and other settings. 
Wi-Fi Direct 
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device 
connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a 
Wi-Fi network. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections. 
2.	  Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 
Wi-Fi must be on to con�gure settings. 
3.   Tap 
More options > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device 
automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct 
devices, or you can tap  Scan to start scanning. 
4.	  After scanning for devices, select a device, 
and then follow the prompts to complete the 
connection. 
• Tap  More options > Multi connect to 
scan for devices that support multi connect. 
Select the devices and follow the prompts to 
establish the connections. 
• To rename your device (as seen by other 
devices) , tap  More options > Rename 
device. 
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator 
Displays when connected to another device 
using Wi-Fi Direct. 
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Bluetooth
 
Bluetooth is a short-range 
communications technology that 
allows you to connect wirelessly 
to a number of Bluetooth 
devices, such as headsets 
and hands-free car Bluetooth 
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled 
computers, printers, and wireless 
devices. 
Note : The Bluetooth communication range is 
approximately 30 feet. 
Turn Bluetooth On and O� 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Connections. 
2.	  Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn 
Bluetooth on or o�. 
Change Your Device’s Name 
Change the name others will use when pairing with 
your device via Bluetooth. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections. 
2.  Tap Bluetooth >  More options > Rename 
device. 
3.  Tap Device name and edit your device name. 
Making Your Device Visible to 
Other Bluetooth Devices 
When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth 
can �nd it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can 
choose the length of time your device remains 
visible. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections. 
2.	  Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn 
Bluetooth on. 
3.  Tap Bluetooth > 
More options > Visibility 
timeout. 
4.	  Select a time period for your device to remain 
visible after you turn on visibility. 
Scan for Bluetooth Devices 
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth 
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are 
visible. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections. 
2.	  Ta p  Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
3.	  When Bluetooth is �rst turned on, it scans for 
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them. 
• To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan. 
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Pair Bluetooth Devices 
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 
will continue to recognize their partnership and 
exchange information without having to re-enter a 
passcode. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections. 
2.	  Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
3.	  Make sure that the target device is discoverable 
by Bluetooth so that your device can �nd it. Refer 
to the instructions that came with the device to 
�nd out how to set it to discoverable mode. 
4.	  Tap Scan. Your device will start to scan for 
Bluetooth devices within range. 
5.	  When you see the name of the target device 
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap 
the name. Your phone then automatically tries to 
pair with the target device. If automatic pairing 
fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target 
device. 
Note : Due to di�erent speci�cations and features 
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and 
operations may be di�erent, and functions such as 
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all 
Bluetooth-compatible devices. 
Disconnect a Paired Device 
Disconnecting a paired device breaks the 
connection between the device and your device, but 
retains the knowledge of the pairing. At a later point 
when you wish to reconnect the device, there is no 
need to setup the connection information again. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections. 
2.	  Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
3.  Tap the previously paired device. 
4.  Tap OK to con�rm disconnection. 
Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing) 
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two 
devices will no longer recognize each other. To 
connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. 
1. Verify that Bluetooth is active on your device. 
2.  From the Bluetooth settings page, tap 
Settings  next to the previously paired device, 
and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device. 
Review Files Received via 
Bluetooth 
When you receive �les from another device via 
Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth 
settings. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections. 
2.  Tap Bluetooth >  More options >
 
Received �les.
 
Bluetooth Status Indicators 
This Status bar icon show your current Bluetooth 
connection status: 
Bluetooth is active. 
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Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot
 
Use this option to share your 
phone’s mobile data connection 
with a Mobile Hotspot or USB 
tethering. 
Use Mobile Hotspot to share 
your device’s Internet connection 
with other devices using your 
device as a portable Wi-Fi 
hotspot. 
Mobile Hotspot 
Note : To enable Mobile Hotspot on your phone, dial 
611 or go to att.com/mywireless to set up the service. 
1.   From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 Mobile Hot
 spot. 
– or – 
From a Home screen, tap   Apps >   Settings   
> Connections > Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot > 
Mobile Hotspot. 
The Mobile Hotspot screen displays. 
2.	   Touch ON/OFF a

t the top of the screen to turn 
Mobile Hotspot ON. 
Note : When enabled, the Mobile Hotspot icon displays 
in the Status Bar. 
3.	  Follow the onscreen instructions to use Mobile 
Hotspot. 
USB Tethering 
Note : To enable USB tethering on your phone, dial 
611 or go to att.com/mywireless to set up the service. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections > Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot. 
2.	  Connect your phone to your PC using a USB 
cable. 
3.	  Touch USB tethering to add a check mark and 
activate the feature. 
Note : When enabled, the USB tethering icon 
displays in the Status Bar. 
4.	  Follow the onscreen instructions to use USB 
tethering. 
Help 
For more information: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
> Connections > Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot. 
2.  Tap  More options > Help. 
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Airplane Mode
 
Airplane mode disconnects your 
device from all networks and 
turns o� connectivity features, 
such as phone calls, Wi-Fi, and 
Bluetooth. 
While in airplane mode, you 
can use other features, such as 
playing music, watching videos, 
and other online applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Connections. 
2.	  Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to 
enable or disable the option. 
Note : You can also control Airplane mode from 
the Device options menu. Press and hold the 
Power/Lock key, and then tap Airplane mode. 
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