Samsung J3 Prime User manual

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

Special Features..............................1
Side Speaker.................................2
Getting Started.............................. 3
Set Up Your Device .............................4
Assemble Your Device ........................5
Start Using Your Device......................10
SetUpYourDevice..........................11
Learn About Your Device .......................15
Front View..................................16
Back View ..................................18
Home Screen ...............................19
Navigation ................................ 28
Entering Text ..............................30
Multi Window.............................. 33
Emergency Mode .......................... 35
Apps .........................................37
Using Apps ................................ 38
Applications Settings........................41
Calculator ................................. 43
Calendar ..................................44
Camera and Video.......................... 47
Clock ..................................... 52
Table of Contents
MET_J327T1_EN_UM_TN_QCB_042417_FINAL

iiiTable of Contents
Contacts .................................. 55
Email ..................................... 62
Galaxy Apps ............................... 65
Gallery ................................... 66
Google Apps ............................... 70
Internet ................................... 73
Messages ..................................77
MetroPCS Apps ............................ 82
MyFiles...................................84
Phone.....................................86
Samsung Gear ............................. 96
 ............................ 97
Samsung+................................. 99
SecureFolder.............................. 99
Settings ....................................100
How to Use Settings ........................101
Connections ................................ 102
Wi-Fi..................................... 103
Bluetooth ................................ 106
Data Usage ............................... 109
Airplane Mode .............................111
Mobile Hotspot ............................111
Tethering..................................114
Mobile Networks...........................114
Location...................................115
Nearby Device Scanning ....................117
Printing ...................................117
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) .............117

ivTable of Contents
Sounds and Vibration ........................ 120
Sound Mode ...............................121
EasyMute.................................121
Vibrations .................................121
Volume ...................................122
Ringtone ................................. 123
Notification Sounds ....................... 124
Do Not Disturb............................ 124
System Sounds ........................... 125
Key-Tap Feedback......................... 125
Sound Quality and Effects ..................126
Notifications.................................127
Block App Notifications.................... 128
Customize App Notifications ............... 128
Smart Alert............................... 129
Display ..................................... 130
Screen Brightness..........................131
Screen Zoom and Font......................131
Home Screen ..............................132
Easy Mode.................................132
Icon Frames .............................. 133
Status Bar ................................ 133
Screen Timeout ........................... 133
Screen Saver.............................. 134
Wallpapers and Themes ..................... 135
Wallpapers ............................... 136
Themes .................................. 136
Icons..................................... 136
Device Maintenance ..........................137
Quick Optimization........................ 138

vTable of Contents
Battery................................... 138
Storage .................................. 139
Memory ...................................141
Language and Input ........................141
Date and Time ............................ 144
Reset .................................... 144
Factory Data Reset ........................ 145
Software Update .......................... 146
Lock Screen and Security .....................147
Set a Screen Lock ......................... 148
Find My Mobile ........................... 149
Unknown Sources ......................... 149
SecureFolder............................. 150
Secure Startup............................ 150
Encrypt SD Card .......................... 150
Set Up SIM Card Lock .......................151
ViewPasswords............................151
Security Update Service ....................151
Device Administration ......................152
Credential Storage .........................152
Knox Active Protection .................... 153
Advanced Security Settings ................ 153
Accounts ................................... 154
Samsung Cloud ............................155
Add an Account ........................... 156
Backup and Restore ....................... 158
........................... 159
Accessibility .................................161
Vision .................................... 162
Hearing .................................. 163

viTable of Contents
Dexterity and Interaction .................. 163
More Accessibility Settings ................ 164
Accessibility Services...................... 165
Other Settings .............................. 166
About Device ..............................167
Help ......................................167
Getting Help ...............................168
Videos ................................... 169
Simulators ............................... 169
Tips ...................................... 169
Samsung Support ......................... 169
Legal ........................................170
Legal Information ..........................171

Learn about your mobile device’s
special features.
Special Features

2Special Features
Side Speaker
This device features the speaker on the side of the
device.
Speaker

Learn about your mobile device
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new device.
Getting Started

Set Up Your
Device
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

 5
Assemble Your Device
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Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover.
2. 
Caution: When removing the back cover, use the
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



Warning


cause the material to break.

 6
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
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


Warning

small children.

• 
down into the device and that the card is

Install an Optional Memory Card
™ ™memory
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



 7
Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold
 Install the Battery
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1. 
the device, making sure the connectors align.
2. 

 8
Replace the Back Cover
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
1. 

2. 
have a secure seal.
Charge the Battery
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
device while charging.
1. 


 9
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries


other accessories may void yourwarranty and may
cause damage.
2. 

3. 


When to Charge the Battery


regular intervals.


When the battery level becomes too low, the device




 



138.
While charging, the device and the charger may




too hot.

 10

1. 

2. 
charging the device again.
• 



Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off


To turn the device on:
Power key until the device


1. Power key until the

2. Power off

 11
Lock or Unlock Your Device

device.

screen times out.
To lock the device:
Power key.


148.
To unlock the device:
Power key or Home key, and then drag

Restart the Device


restart your device.
Power key and the

seven seconds.
Set Up Your Device
Use the Set Up Wizard




®

and more.

 12


accessibility.
Google Account
™
™™,
™store.



– or –


Accounts settings.
1.  Apps > Settings.
2. Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3.   > Google.
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,






use the device.



145.

 13
Caution



samsung.com/us/support/frp.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically


Disable Factory Reset Protection

device.
1.  Apps > Settings.
2. Cloud and accounts > Accounts > Google.
• 

want to remove.
3.   > Remove account.
Samsung Account



Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
– or –

Samsung account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings.
1.  Apps > Settings.
2. Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3.   > .

 14
Add an Email Account




account.
– or –

account on your device at any time, use Accounts
settings.
1.  Apps > Settings.
2. Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3.   > Email.
Transfer Data from Your Old Device

more with Samsung Smart Switch™.
Get started today at samsungsmartswitch.com.
Set Up Your Voicemail

1.  Phone, and then
 Voicemail.
2. 
greeting, and record your name.

93.