Samsung Galaxy J3 User manual

Meet
your phone.

Have questions about your Prepaid phone?
You’re in the right place.
Find out how to set up and use your phone, access special features, get
help and lots more. We’re here to help.

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About your phone
About your phone
NOTE: Devices and software are constantly evolving - screen images and
icons you see here are for reference only.
Volume
Recent apps
Home
Back
Power button
Camera

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About your phone
USB/Charger port
Flash
Camera

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About your phone
Bixby
Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create voice dictation, search
and access content on your phone and on the Internet.
To launch Bixby, from the home screen, swipe right.
NOTE: For more information about Bixby, visit samsung.com/us/support/
owners/app/Bixby.

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Setting up your phone
NOTE: The microSD card is sold separately.
Setting up your phone
Your phone already has a SIM card installed.
Step 1. Removing the back cover
Locate the cover release slot and carefully pull the cover off.
Optional: Insert a microSD card
If you have a microSD card, slide the card into the microSD card slot with
the gold contacts facing down.

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Setting up your phone
Step 2. Inserting the battery
Insert the battery, making sure the gold contacts line up. Press down
gently to secure.
Step 3. Replacing the back cover
Replace the cover by pressing down along the edges to secure.

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Setting up your phone
Step 4. Charging your phone
Before turning on your phone, charge it fully.
Insert the small end of the USB cable into the
phone. Insert the larger end into the charger
and plug it into an outlet.
WARNING: Use only charging devices and
batteries that are approved by Samsung.
Samsung accessories are designed for your
device to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may void your warranty and may
cause damage.
Step 5. Turning your phone on/o
To turn your phone on, press and hold the
Power/Lock button.
NOTE: The first time you turn on your phone,
you will need to activate it. See the Activate
your phone guide included in the box.
To turn your phone off, press and hold the
Power/Lock button and follow the onscreen
instructions.
Locking/unlocking your screen
To turn on your screen, press the
Power/Lock button. Then swipe up on
the screen to unlock it.
To turn off your screen and prevent
accidental key presses, press the
Power/Lock button.

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Using your phone
Touch screen tips
Use touch gestures to move around the screen, open menus, select
items, zoom in and out of web pages and more.
There are several touch gestures recognized by your phone:
•Swipe—Quickly slide your finger in any direction
•Drag—Touch and hold an item and move it to a new position
•Double tap—Quickly tap the screen twice to zoom in/out on a web
page or picture.
•Multi-touch—Pinch or spread your thumb and index finger
to zoom in or out.
Home screen mode
You can select one of the two modes:
•Standard mode is for users who are familiar with Android.
•Easy mode is a simplified experience for the first-time Android user.
1. > From the home screen, swipe up, and tap Settings >
Display > Easy mode.
2. Choose the mode you want to use and tap Done.
Using your phone
Standard mode Easy mode
NOTE: Instructions in this guide are written for Standard mode.

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Using your phone
Verizon Cloud
Verizon Cloud offers secure online storage to back up your contacts and
sync them with your other Cloud-connected devices.
For more information, visit vzw.com/cloud.
Making a call
1. From the home Screen, tap the Phone icon.
2. Tap the Keypad icon.
3. Enter the number you want to call, or the first letters of the contact’s
name and select the contact.
4. Tap the Call icon to place the call.
Receiving a call
• Drag to answer an incoming call.
• Drag to reject and route the call to your voicemail.
• Tap to end a call.