Samsung 2016 Galaxy J3 User manual

Activation and
Service Guide
Guía de Activación y Servicio

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Welcome to Verizon Wireless. This guide will show you how to
set up and use your phone, access special features, find help
and other important information.

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Phone Features
Getting to Know Your Phone
Getting to Know Your Phone
Volume Key
Recent Apps
Home
Back
Power/Lock
Key
Headset Jack
Front Camera

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USB/Charger Port
Rear Camera
Speaker
Flash

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Step 1. Remove the Back Cover
1. Hold the phone securely.
2. Locate the cover release slot and carefully pull the cover
off.
Step 2. Insert the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the
phone, making sure the gold contacts align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
Setting Up Your Phone

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Step 3. Replace the Back Cover
Place the back cover over the back of the phone. Then
press down along the edges to secure the cover.
Step 4. Charge the Phone
Before turning on your phone, charge it fully.
Plug the smaller end of the cable into the USB/Charger
port on your phone and the other end into the charger.
Then plug the charger into an electrical outlet to charge
the phone.
WARNING! Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your phone.
Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may
cause damage to your device and void the warranty.

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Step 5. Powering Your Phone On/Off
• To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Lock key.
• To turn OFF, press and hold the Power/Lock key
and follow the prompts.
OPTIONAL: Installing 4G LTE SIM Card.
The SIM Card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to
replace your SIM Card, consult the following instructions.
1. If the battery is in the phone, carefully remove it.
2. Slide the SIM card out of the SIM card slot.
3. Carefully slide the new SIM card into the slot with the
Verizon logo facing up.

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Activate Your Service
Getting to Know Your Phone
You have 3 options to activate your account.
IMPORTANT: Before you begin, make sure your 4G LTE smartphone is fully charged as
described under Setting Up Your Phone(page 5 ).
Option 1 – On Phone Activation
Please use your phone to activate 4G LTE service.
Step 1. Turn on your phone.
Step 2. Tap Activate My Phone.
Step 3. Follow the onscreen steps to activate your phone.
Step 4. At the confirmation screen, write down your mobile
number and Account Security Code.
Step 5. Restart your phone to complete the activation. Service
activation may take up to 15 minutes.
Step 6. Follow the Setup Wizard to customize your phone.
IMPORTANT:If you are not able to activate your phone using Option 1,
please go to Option 2.

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Getting to Know Your Phone
IMPORTANT: Before you begin, make sure your 4G LTE smartphone is fully charged as
described under Setting Up Your Phone(page 5 ).
Option 2 – Online Activation
You can use a computer or tablet with an Internet connection to
activate your phone.
Step 1. Go to www.verizonwireless.com/activate.
Step 2. Follow the steps to complete the activation.
Step 3. At the confirmation screen, write down your mobile
number and Account Security Code.
Step 4. Turn on your fully charged phone. Service activation may
take up to 15 minutes.
Step 5. Follow the steps in the Setup Wizard to set up your
phone.
Step 6. Register for My Verizon. Go to
verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
IMPORTANT:If you are not able to activate your phone using Option 2,
please go to Option 3.

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Getting to Know Your Phone
IMPORTANT: Before you begin, make sure your 4G LTE smartphone is fully charged as
described under Setting Up Your Phone(page 5 ).
Option 3 – Over the Air Activation
You can call us to activate your phone.
Step 1. From another phone, dial 866.893.7723 and follow the
prompts to start activating your phone.
Step 2. You will be prompted for the following information:
• The type of phone you are activating
• The 20-digit SIM ID located on the SIM Card
• Your 5-digit ZIP code
Step 3. Write down your mobile number and Account Security
Code.
Step 4. Turn on your fully charged phone. Service activation may
take up to 15 minutes.
Step 5. Follow the steps in the Setup Wizard to set up your
phone.
Step 6. Register for My Verizon. Go to
verizonwireless.com/myverizon.