Samsung GALAXY J3 V User manual

User guide.
Guía del
usuario.
User guide. GH68-46526A Printed in USA
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SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.

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WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. For more information, please
call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
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EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS
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RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE
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SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS
OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Modification of Software
SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE
ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR
EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR
MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS
TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY
NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN
SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.
IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU
ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE
DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL
BE NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT THE PHONE
WILL NO LONGER OPERATE AND BE INSTRUCTED

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TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN
CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE
TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.
Samsung KNOX
Samsung KNOX™is Samsung’s security platform and
is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security
with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee
may be required. For more information about KNOX,
please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox [041516]
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Phone:
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Internet Address:
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Samsung Galaxy, and Samsung MilkMusic are all
trademarks of SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their respective
owners.
Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of
device may vary.
Do you have questions about your
Samsung Mobile Device?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a
new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System)
at: samsung.com/us/support
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is
less than the specified capacity because the operating
system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you
upgrade the device.

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Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in writing
on the mobile device or at samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is
covered under the applicable Samsung Limited
Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION
PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration
within 30 calendar days of the first consumer
purchase. You may opt out by either sending
an email to [email protected] with the
subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out” or by calling
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). For more detailed
procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution
Procedures and Arbitration and Opt-Out” section of
the Limited Warranty.
Full written terms and detailed information about
the warranty and obtaining service are available
on the device at: Settings > About phone >
Legalinformation > Samsung legal or you may
access the online version of the Health/Safety and
Warranty guide for your device at:
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User License
Agreement (EULA) for your device can be found
online at:
samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4

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Table of Contents
Getting Started...............................................................1
Front View...........................................................................2
Back View...........................................................................4
Assemble Your Device.....................................................6
Set Up Your Device.........................................................11
Set Up Accounts on Your Device.................................13
Know Your Device ......................................................15
Home Screen ...................................................................16
Status Bar .........................................................................22
Navigation.........................................................................24
Notification Panel ............................................................26
Enter Text ..........................................................................29
Emergency Mode............................................................32
Calling.................................................................................34
Phone Screen ..................................................................35
Make and Answer Calls .................................................38
Speed Dial........................................................................44
Emergency Calls .............................................................46
Set Up and Access Voicemail ......................................48
Applications....................................................................50
Apps List...........................................................................51
Google Apps....................................................................55
Verizon Apps....................................................................58
Additional Apps ...............................................................60
Calculator..........................................................................62
Calendar ...........................................................................64
Camera and Video..........................................................67
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Chrome .............................................................................72
Clock .................................................................................73
Contacts............................................................................76
Email..................................................................................82
Gallery ...............................................................................86
Memo ................................................................................89
Message+ .........................................................................91
Messages .........................................................................94
My Files.............................................................................98
Voice Recorder............................................................. 100
Settings .......................................................................... 102
How to Use Settings.................................................... 103
Airplane Mode .............................................................. 105
Wi-Fi................................................................................ 106
Bluetooth........................................................................ 110
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.................................... 113
Data Usage ................................................................... 117
Mobile Networks........................................................... 118
AdvancedCalling ......................................................... 119
More Settings................................................................ 121
Sounds and Vibration.................................................. 124
Notifications................................................................... 129
Display and Wallpaper ................................................ 130
Advanced Features...................................................... 134
Storage........................................................................... 135
Battery............................................................................ 138
Applications Settings................................................... 139
Themes .......................................................................... 142
Location ......................................................................... 143
Lock Screen and Security .......................................... 145
Privacy and Emergency .............................................. 150
Easy Mode..................................................................... 153
Accounts........................................................................ 154
Google Settings............................................................ 156
Language and Input..................................................... 157
Backup and Reset ....................................................... 160

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Table of Contents
Date and Time .............................................................. 163
Accessibility .................................................................. 164
Help ................................................................................ 167
About Phone ................................................................. 168
System Updates ........................................................... 169

Getting Started
Learn about your mobile device
hardware, assembly procedures,
and how to get started using your
new device.

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Getting Started Front View
Front View
Home key
Back
Power key
Front camera
Proximity sensorsEarpiece
Recent
Volume key

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Getting Started Front View
Front View
• Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of objects
near the device.
• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
videos of yourself.
• Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on
or off, restart it, or for quick access to Emergency
mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
• Back: Return to the previous screen or close a
dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
• Home key: Return to the Home screen.
• Recent: Tap to display recent apps.
• Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s
sounds and audio playback.
• Earpiece: Listen to a call.

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Getting Started Back View
Back View
Microphone
Headset jack
USB charger/Accessory port
Microphone
Rear camera
Speaker
Flash

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Getting Started Back View
Back View
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
(notincluded).
• Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
commands.
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
USBcharger (included) and other optional
accessories (not included).
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments
when taking a photo or recording video.

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your
device.
Remove the Back Cover
Open the back cover to install the SIM card, an
optional SD card, and replace the battery.
1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the
topleft of your device.
2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the device.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details,
such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN),
available optional services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIMcard
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards outof reach of
small children.
Note: The SIM card slot is located below the micro SD
card slot.

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
►Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.
Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the
device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and place
it back into the slot if it is notdetected.
Install a Memory Card
You can also install an optional microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add
more memory space to your device.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time. Itis
not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
Note: The micro SD card slot is located above the SIM
card slot.
►Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold
contacts facing down.

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
Install the Battery
You can install a replacement battery.
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the device, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
Replace the Back Cover
Close the back cover before using the device.
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device
and press down.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A 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. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge
time. You can use the device while charging.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using
other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning 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 off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
►View the battery charge indicator located in the
top 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” on page138.

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Getting Started Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
Turn the Device On
To turn the device on:
►Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.
Turn the Device Off
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Deviceoptions menu is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Reset the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan
reset your device.
►Press and hold the Power key and the
Volumedown key at the same time for
morethanseven seconds.
Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides 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.