My Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Craig James Johnston has been involved with technology since his high school days at Glenwood High in Durban, South Africa, when his school was given some Apple ][ Europluses. From that moment, technology captivated him, and he has owned, supported, evangelized, and written about it. Craig has been involved in designing and supporting large-scale enterprise networks with integrated email and directory services since 1989. He has held many different IT-related positions in his career ranging from sales support engineer to mobile architect for a 40,000-smartphone infrastructure at a large bank. In addition to designing and supporting mobile computing environments, Craig cohosts the CrackBerry.com podcast as well as guest hosting on other podcasts, including iPhone and iPad Live podcasts. You can see Craig’s previously published work in his book Professional BlackBerry, and many books in the My series, including My BlackBerry Curve, My Palm Pre, My Note II, My HTC One, My DROID (first and second editions), My Motorola Atrix 4G, My BlackBerry PlayBook, and My HTC EVO 3D. Craig also enjoys high-horsepower, high-speed vehicles and tries very hard to keep to the speed limit while driving them. Originally from Durban, South Africa, Craig has lived in the United Kingdom, the San Francisco Bay Area, and New Jersey, where he now lives with his wife, Karen, and a couple of cats. Craig would love to hear from you. Feel free to contact Craig about your experiences with My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 at www.CraigsBooks.info. All comments, suggestions, and feedback are welcome, including positive and negative. Guy Hart-Davis is the author of approximately 100 computer books, including Kindle Fire Geekery and How to Do Everything: Samsung Galaxy Tab.

Prologue:  Getting to Know Your Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Your Galaxy Note 3’s External Features   3
   Front   4
   Back   5
   Top   6
   Bottom   7
S Pen   7
   Getting to Know the S Pen   8
   Air Command   9
   Air View   12
   Gestures   13
First-Time Setup   14
Fundamentals of Android 4.3 and TouchWiz   19
   The Lock Screen   19
   The Home Screen(s)   21
   Work with Notifications   22
   Create App Shortcuts   23
   Create App Folders   24
   Creating a New Home Screen Page and Removing an App Shortcut   25
   Use the Touchscreen   26
   Use the Keyboard   26
   Dictation—Speak Instead of Type   30
   Edit Text   31
   Keyboard Tricks   33
   Menus   34
   Switch Between Apps   35
   Run Two Apps at the Same Time   36
Installing Synchronization Software   39
   Install Android File Transfer (Apple Mac OS X)   39
   Install Google Music Manager (Apple Mac)   40
   Install Google Music Manager (Windows)   41
   Configure Music Manager (Windows and Apple Mac)    42
Chapter 1  Connecting to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and VPNs   47
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices   47
   Pair with a New Bluetooth Device    48
   Extra Bluetooth Options   51
   Change Bluetooth Device Options   51
Wi-Fi   52
   Connect to Wi-Fi   52
   Wi-Fi Network Options   55
   Advanced Wi-Fi Options   56
Wi-Fi Direct   58
   Send a File Using Wi-Fi Direct   59
   Receive a File Using Wi-Fi Direct   60
Near Field Communications (NFC)   61
   Enable NFC, Android Beam, and S Beam   61
   Use Android Beam to Send Links to Content   62
   Use Android Beam to Send Real Files   64
   Use Samsung S Beam to Send Files   65
Cellular Networks   66
   Change Mobile Settings   66
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)   68
   Add a VPN   69
   Connect to a VPN   71
Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot   73
   Start Your Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot 73
Chapter 2  Customizing Your Galaxy Note 3   79
Changing Your Wallpaper   79
   Wallpaper from Gallery Pictures   81
   Live Wallpaper   82
   Wallpaper   83
   Wallpaper from Photos   83
Changing Your Keyboard   84
Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens   86
   Add a Widget   86
   Remove and Move a Widget   89
Setting the Language   89
Changing Accessibility Settings 90
Adjusting Sound Settings   94
   Modifying Display Settings   96
   Adjusting Samsung-Specific Settings   98
Multi Window Mode   98
   LED Indicator   99
   Easy Home Screen Mode   100
   Blocking Mode   101
   S Pen   102
   Motion Control    103
Chapter 3  Browsing the Web   109
Navigating with Chrome   109
   Web Page Options   111
   Browser Tricks   112
Managing Bookmarks, Most Visited Sites, and Other Devices   114
   Manage Bookmarks   114
   Create a Bookmark   115
   Manage the Most Visited Sites List   116
   Manage the Other Devices List   117
Managing Multiple Tabs   117
Customizing Browser Settings   118
Chapter 4  Email   127
Gmail   127
   Add a Google Account   128
   Navigate the Gmail App   130
   Compose Gmail Email   132
   Add Attachments to Messages   133
   Read Gmail Email   134
   Modify Gmail Settings   136
   Manage Gmail Labels   139
Email Application   140
   Add a Work Email Account   141
   Add a New POP3 or IMAP Account   145
Working with the Email App   149
   Navigate the Email Application   150
   Compose an Email   152
   Add Attachments to a Message 153
   Read Email   155
   Change Email App Settings   156
Chapter 5  Google Now and Navigation   165
Google Now   165
   Understand the Google Now Screen   166
   Set Up Google Now   167
Google Maps   169
   Get Directions   170
   Adjust Google Maps Settings   172
   Use Offline Google Maps   174
Chapter 6  Working with Date, Time, and S Planner   177
Setting the Date and Time   177
Clock Application   179
   Navigate the Clock Application   179
   Manage Alarms   180
   Use the World Clock   182
   Use Dock Mode and the Desk Clock   183
   Customize Dock Mode   185
Using the S Planner Calendaring Application   188
   Navigate the S Planner Main Screen   188
   Choose Which Calendars and Task Lists to View   190
   Change S Planner Settings   190
   Add a New Event   193
   Respond to a Google Event Invitation   195
   Respond to a Corporate Event Invitation   197
   Use Quick Responses   198
   Add a Task   199
Chapter 7  Contacts   203
Adding Accounts   203
Navigating Contacts   210
   Check a Contact’s Status   211
   Edit a Contact   211
   Add a Contact Photo   214
Adding and Managing Contacts   215
   Add a Contact from an Email   216
   Add a Contact Manually   217
   Add a Contact from a vCard   218
   Add a Contact Using Near Field Communications   219
   Manage Contacts Settings   220
   Create Contact Groups   220
   Change the Contacts in a Contacts Group   222
   Choose Which Contacts to Display   223
   Link and Separate Contacts   224
Adding a Contact to Your Home Screen    226
Chapter 8  Phone, SMS, and MMS   229
Phone   229
   Open and Navigate the Phone App   230
   Receive a Call   232
   Handle Missed Calls   234
   Place a Call   236
   Configure the Phone App 242
SMS and MMS   245
   Get to Know the Messaging App   245
   Manage Settings for the Messaging App   247
   Compose Messages   252
   Attach Files to Messages   254
   Receive Messages   256
Chapter 9  Audio, Video, Photos, and Movies   259
Enjoying Music with the Music Application   259
   Find Music   260
   Purchase Music   261
   Add Your Existing Music to Google Music   263
   Use the Music Application   264
   Work and Listen to Music   270
   Work with Playlists   271
   Listen to Music with No Wireless Coverage   275
Playing and Sharing Videos 277
   Share Videos   280
   Delete Videos   283
   Taking Photos and Videos with the Camera App   284
   Take Photos   284
   Zoom In and Out   286
   Apply Effects to Photos   288
   Change Key Camera Settings   289
   Choose Advanced Camera Settings   292
   View the Photos You Take   297
   Record Videos with the Camera App   299
   Choose the Recording Mode for Video   300
Enjoying Videos with the YouTube App   301
   Meet the YouTube Main Screen   301
   Play a Video   303
   Change YouTube Settings   304
   Upload a Video to YouTube from the YouTube App 306
Chapter 10  Books and Magazines   309
Reading Books with Play Books and Kindle   309
   Open the Play Books App and Meet Your Library   310
   Get Books from the Play Store   313
   Read Books with the Play Books App   317
   Choose Options for the Play Books App   319
   Delete a Book from Your Play Books Library   322
   Install the Kindle App   324
Reading Magazines with Play Magazines   331
   Open the Play Magazines App and Choose Your Magazines   331
   Read a Magazine with the Play Magazines App   334
   Choose Options for the Play Magazines App   336
Chapter 11  Working with Android Apps   339
Configuring Google Wallet   339
Navigating Google Play   341
   Download Free Apps   342
   Buy Apps   345
   Manage Apps   347
   Manage Google Play Settings   349
Keeping Apps Up to Date   351
Chapter 12  Using Your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with the Samsung Galaxy Gear   355
Setting Up Your Samsung Galaxy Gear   355
Choosing Settings for Your Galaxy Gear   359
   Choose Settings in the Gear Manager App   359
   Choose Settings in the Settings App on the Galaxy Gear   374
Navigating the Galaxy Gear’s Interface   381
   Controlling the Galaxy Gear Using Gestures   381
   Controlling the Galaxy Gear Using S Voice   383
Using the Galaxy Gear’s Apps   384
   Make and Receive Phone Calls   384
   Take Photos and Videos   387
Chapter 13  Maintaining Your Galaxy Note 3 and Solving Problems   391
Updating Android   391
Optimizing the Battery   394
   Take Care of the Battery   394
   Monitor Battery Use   395
   Choose Power-Saving Options   397
Apps and Memory   398
Reining in Your Data Usage   401
   Set Background Data Limits   403
Caring for the Galaxy Note 3’s Exterior   403
Getting Help with Your Galaxy Note 3   404
Index   405