Samsung Galaxy J7 User manual

SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.

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America (SEA), Inc.
Address:
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Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Phone:
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet Address:
samsung.com
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Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and
Samsung Milk Music are 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:
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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 device > 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
Table of Contents
Getting Started......................................1
Front View ...................................................2
Back View ...................................................4
Assemble Your Device .............................6
Set Up Your Device................................ 10
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ....... 12
Know Your Device............................ 14
Home Screen .......................................... 15
Status Bar ................................................ 21
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures..... 23
Notification Panel ................................... 25
Enter Text ................................................. 28
Emergency Mode ................................... 31
Calling...................................................... 33
Phone Screen ......................................... 34
Make and Answer Calls ........................ 36
Speed Dial ............................................... 42
Emergency Calls .................................... 44
Set Up and Access Voicemail ............. 46
Applications.......................................... 48
Apps List .................................................. 49
Google Applications .............................. 52
T-Mobile Applications ............................ 55
Calculator................................................. 57
Calendar................................................... 59
Camera and Video ................................. 62
Clock......................................................... 66
Contacts ................................................... 69
Email ......................................................... 75
Galaxy Apps ............................................ 79
Gallery ...................................................... 80
Internet ..................................................... 83
Memo ........................................................ 86
Messages................................................. 88
My Files .................................................... 92
Voice Recorder....................................... 94
Settings................................................... 96
How to Use Settings .............................. 97
Wi-Fi .......................................................... 98
Bluetooth................................................ 102
Airplane Mode....................................... 105

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Mobile Hotspot and Tethering ........... 106
Data Usage ............................................ 109
Mobile Networks................................... 110
NFC and Payment ................................ 111
More Connection Settings .................. 113
Smart Manager ..................................... 116
Applications Settings........................... 118
Sounds and Vibrations........................ 121
Notifications........................................... 126
Display.................................................... 127
Advanced Features .............................. 129
Wallpaper ............................................... 130
Themes................................................... 131
Home Screen Settings........................ 132
Lock Screen and Security ................. 133
Privacy .................................................... 139
Easy Mode............................................. 142
Accessibility .......................................... 143
Accounts ................................................ 146
Backup and Reset................................ 148
Language and Input............................. 151
Battery .................................................... 154
Storage................................................... 155
Accessories........................................... 158
Date and Time Settings....................... 159
About Your Device ............................... 160

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
Earpiece
Front camera flash
Volume key
Recent
Home key
Proximity sensors
Front camera
Power key
Back
Front View

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Getting Started
• 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.
• Front camera flash: Illuminate subjects
in low-light environments when taking a
selfie or recording video.
• Earpiece: Listen to a call.
Front View

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

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

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Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
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.
►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.
Assemble Your Device

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Getting Started
Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted
correctly, the device cannot detect it.
Reorient the card and place it back into the
slot if the SIM card is not detected.
Install a Memory Card
You can 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.
►Slide the memory card into the slot with
the gold contacts facing down.
Install the 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.
Assemble Your Device

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Getting Started
Replace the Back Cover
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.
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 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.
Assemble Your Device

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Getting Started
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 154.
Assemble Your Device

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Getting Started
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
►Press and hold the Power key until the
device turns on.
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.
Note: Voice Assistant provides voice
prompts and descriptions of items on the
screen to improve accessibility. During
setup, you can enable or disable Voice
Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly
three times.
Set Up Your Device

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Getting Started
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to
secure your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically
when the screen times out.
To lock the device:
►Press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is
Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen
lock, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 133 .
To unlock the device:
►Press the Power key or Home key,
and then drag your finger across the
screen.
Set Up Your Device

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Getting Started
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access
to Samsung content and apps on your
device. When you turn on your device for
the first time, set up your existing Samsung
account or create a new Samsung
account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account
or set up your Samsung account on
your device at any time, use Accounts
settings. Formore information,
see“Accounts” on page 146.
►From a Home screen, tap Apps
> Settings > Accounts >
Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
Google Account
Your new device uses your
Google™Account to fully utilize its
Android™features, including Gmail™,
GoogleHangouts™, and the Google Play™
store.
When you turn on your device for the first
time, set up your existing Google Account
or create a new GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up
your Google Account on your device at
any time, use Accounts settings. Formore
information, see“Accounts” on page 146.
►From a Home screen, tap Apps
> Settings > Accounts >
Addaccount > Google.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device

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Getting Started
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Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account
on your device, Factory Reset Protection
is turned on. Factory Reset Protection
(FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings
without your permission. For example, if
your device is lost or stolen and a factory
data reset is performed, only someone
with your Google Account username and
password can use the device.
You will not be able to access the device
after a factory data reset if you do not
have your GoogleAccount username
and password. For more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page 149.
Caution: You should remove your Google
Account before shipping your device to
Samsung or any other service provider for
service and before resetting the device to
factory settings.
Enable Factory Reset
Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device
automatically turns on the Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) security feature. For more
information, seegoogle.com.
Disable Factory Reset
Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google
Accounts from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Google.
• If you have more than one Google
Account set up on your device, tap
the account you want to remove.
3. Tap More > Remove account.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device