Samsung Galaxy J3 Manual

Samsung Galaxy J3
INITIAL SETUP GUIDE

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Consumer Cellular!
We know you’re excited to use your new smartphone and this guide
will help you get it set up as quickly as possible. Each section includes
step-by-step instructions and pictures to help you through the setup
process. If you would like to learn even more, we oer a wide variety of
customer support options at the back of this guide, including information
on our HOW-TO VIDEOS and ways to CONTACT US. We’re always
happy to help you!
We hope you enjoy your new Samsung Galaxy J3.
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Introduction
Initial Setup
Google Account Setup
Screen Lock Security Setup
Easy Mode
Data Tips & Wi-Fi
Email Setup
My Consumer Cellular App
Facebook Setup
Quick Tips
How-To Videos & Contact Us
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4–6
7–10
11–14
14–16
16–22
23–29
29–32
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with your new smartphone’s
buttons and icons. You can refer back to this diagram as you read
through this initial setup guide.
BackHomeMultitasking
Messaging
Phone
Apps
(Tap or swipe up)
Internet
(Internet browser)
Camera
Photos
Play Store
(App store)
Google Apps
Volume
Up/Down Power Button:
• Press to turn
display on/o
• Press and hold
to turn phone
on/o
Front
Camera
Cellular Signal
Battery Level
Clock
Google
Search Bar
Wi-Fi Signal

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INITIAL SETUP
INITIAL SETUP
To begin, press the smartphone’s
Power Button, located along
the top, right outer edge
of the phone.
This is also the button that you will use to turn your phone o.
Press and hold the power button for several seconds until a
menu appears, and select Power O. It’s a good idea to leave
your phone on most of the time. Your phone must be turned on
to receive calls and text messages, and to check your battery.
When your phone is turned o, all calls are automatically sent
to voicemail.
NOTE:

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INITIAL SETUP
Choose the language that
you prefer.
Then press Start.
You will then be asked to select
a Wi-Fi network.
Select your Wi-Fi network, then
enter your password.
You can find more details about
how to set up Wi-Fi on page 20.
We strongly suggest connecting to
Wi-Fi to avoid excess data usage
from your Connect Plan.

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INITIAL SETUP
NOTE: if you skip Wi-Fi setup you
will not have the opportunity to
set up a Google account during
the initial setup process.
Next you will be asked to review
Samsung's terms and conditions.
To continue, press Next.
GOOGLE ACCOUNT
You will be asked to add your
Google account if you have one.
You will need a Google account
to use many features of your
smartphone, including Gmail
and the Play Store.
If you already have a Google
account or a Gmail address,
enter it and press Next.
If you do not have a Google
account, select Or create a
new account to go through
the account creation process
described on pages 7–10.

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GOOGLE ACCOUNT SETUP
CREATING A
GOOGLE ACCOUNT
Enter your first name by selecting
the first line. A keyboard will
appear. Type your first name,
and then select the second line.
Use the keyboard to enter your
last name.
Then press Next.
Enter additional Basic
Information and press Next.

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GOOGLE ACCOUNT SETUP
Google will now ask you to
choose a user name. Select your
username, then press Next.
Next you will set a password.
Select the password line. Type
your password, then re-type the
password on the second line.
Then press Next.

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GOOGLE ACCOUNT SETUP
You can choose to enter your
phone number to recover your
account in case you forget
your password.
Press Next if you would like
to add the number shown on
the screen, or press Skip if you
choose not to. You can always add
or remove this information later.
You will now be given the
opportunity to review Google’s
Privacy Policy and Terms
of Service.
To continue with the setup
process, press I Agree.

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GOOGLE ACCOUNT SETUP
Google will now save your
account. This may take a moment.
To finish the account setup,
press Next.
You will next see a list of
additional Google services which
are included on your phone.
To disable any of them, slide the
button to the left, then press Next.

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SCREEN LOCK SETUP
SCREEN LOCK SECURITY
Next you will be able to set up
security to protect your phone
from others using it without
your permission.
We recommend selecting a
Pattern to secure your phone,
but the choice of lock type
is up to you.
Select Pattern, then press Next.
If you would like to skip this step
for now and continue with the
setup process, select Not Now.
Choose the form of security
you wish to use for locking
your screen.
Then, press Continue.
The following pages will show you
how to setup the Pattern option.

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SCREEN LOCK SETUP
To set the pattern lock type, use
your finger to trace the pattern
you wish to use to access
your phone.
Then, press Continue.
You will be shown the pattern you
entered for confirmation.
You can either RETRY, if you wish
to enter a dierent pattern,
or press Continue.

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SCREEN LOCK SETUP
Choose how you prefer to
receive notifications when your
screen is locked.
Then, press Done.
You will now be asked to create
a Samsung account to access
additional apps on your phone.
We recommend skipping this
step for now. You can create a
Samsung account at any time
after the initial setup process
is complete.

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EASY MODE
Review additional setup options
shown, then press Finish.
EASY MODE SETUP
The following pages will show the
steps to set up Easy mode.
Easy mode oers a simplified
home screen layout, providing
quick and easy access to
essential apps.
To get started, from your Home
screen, press Apps.

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EASY MODE
Press Settings.
If you are a first-time smartphone
user or just want to simplify the
operation of your phone, you can
turn on Easy mode at any time.
Next, press Advanced Features.
Scroll down through the list shown
until you reach Easy mode.

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EASY MODE
Press the Easy mode button to
activate it.
With Easy mode, all of your apps
and features are organized in a
customizable, easy to use format.
WIFI & DATA SETUP
Return to your Home Screen.
Then, press Apps.

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DATA TIPS & WIFI
Press Settings.
Your Samsung Galaxy J3 allows you to browse the Internet,
access email and check social networking sites. It is important to
remember, however, that these activities require data and impact
your data usage for each billing cycle. It is recommended that
you connect to a Wi-Fi network if you plan to stream video, audio
or download large files. When you connect to Wi-Fi, you are not
using data from your Consumer Cellular Connect Plan.
NOTE BEFORE USING DATA:

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DATA TIPS & WIFI
Next, press Connections.
Press Data usage.

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DATA TIPS & WIFI
Press Mobile data.
Select the check mark to turn o
Mobile data.
Then, click OK.
Data will now be disabled.
To use data from your plan, turn
data back on by pressing the icon
next to Mobile data.

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DATA TIPS & WIFI
SETTING UP WIFI
Return to the Settings menu, and
press Connections.
Then, press Wi-Fi.