10 killer tips for your Samsung Galaxy Note 3
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1. Enable one-handed operation
When you stick a 5.7-inch screen on a phone, it goes without saying that it's going to be quite a large beast. That's certainly true of the Galaxy Note 3, which is almost impossible to use with one hand unless you own Yeti-sized paws. You can make things a little easier by going to Settings > Controls and entering the One-handed operation menu. From here, you can change elements of the phone's user interface to make them easier to reach if you're using the phone with one hand.
2. Switch off that annoying S Pen pop-up window
Whenever you remove the Galaxy Note 3's S Pen stylus from its dock, a pop-up window automatically appears with various options. While this is handy to a certain degree, it can become annoying over time. You can switch this off by going to Settings > Controls > S Pen, and then select Pen detachment options. Select "none" and the next time you remove it from the dock, you won't have to contend with a mildly irritating menu packed with options you're not interested in.
3. Use your touchscreen even when you're wearing gloves
Capacitive touchscreens -- like the one used on the Galaxy Note 3 -- don't rely on pressure for interaction. This is great for responsiveness, but sadly means you can't use the screen when you're wearing gloves. Samsung's tech boffins have found a solution, however, which enhances the sensitivity of the display and overcomes this problem -- allowing you to use your phone without having to remove your gloves and expose your delicate digits to the extreme winter cold. Go to Settings > Controls and scroll all the way down to the bottom and tick the option marked "Increase touch sensitivity".
4. Use more than one app at once
The Galaxy Note 3's massive screen is perfect for multitasking, and even allows you to run two applications at the same time, each in its own window. Go to Settings > Device, and then enable Multi window. You'll notice a tab appear on the left-hand side of the screen -- tap this, and you'll see a selection of apps to support this mode. You can now surf the Web whilst composing a shopping list, or write an email during a YouTube "funny cat video" marathon.
5. Make sure you never lose your S Pen
The S Pen is an important part of the Galaxy Note 3's functionality, but it suffers from one massive issue: it's not tethered to the handset, which means it's incredibly easy to misplace.
Mercifully, the Galaxy Note 3 is smart enough to know when the stylus isn't docked when you get up and walk away -- as long as you enable the feature, of course. Go to Settings > Controls > S Pen, and tick the "S Pen Keeper" option. The next time you rise from your seat without putting your trusty stylus safely back into its hole, your phone will show its dismay with an audio alert.
