Samsung Galaxy J3 Eclipse User manual

User manual

Special features

1

Getting started

2

Front view

3

Back view

4

Assemble your device

5

Remove the back cover

5

Install a SIM card and memorycard

5

Install the battery

6

Replace the back cover

6

Charge the battery

7

Start using your device

9

Use the Setup Wizard

9

Lock or unlock your device

10

Add a Google account

10

Add a Samsung account

11

Add an email account

11

Transfer data from your old device

11

Set up your voicemail

12

Navigation

13

Common options

14

Home screen

15

Customize your Homescreen

16

Status bar

22

Notification panel

24

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Table of contents

Multi window

26

Enter text

28

Emergency mode

31

Apps

34

Using apps

35

Access apps

35

Add an apps shortcut

35

Search for apps

35

Galaxy Essentials

36

Uninstall or disable apps

36

Sort apps

36

Create and use folders

37

App settings

38

Samsung apps

40

Calculator

40

Calendar

41

Camera and video

44

Clock

49

Contacts

53

Email

60

Galaxy Apps

63

Galaxy Wearable

64

Gallery

65

Messages

69

My Files

72

Phone

74

Samsung Health

86

Samsung Notes

88

Google apps

90

Chrome

90

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Drive

90

Duo

90

Gmail

90

Google

90

Maps

91

Photos

91

Play Movies & TV

91

Play Music

91

Play Store

91

YouTube

92

Verizon apps

93

Caller Name ID

93

Cloud

93

My Verizon

93

Security and Privacy

93

Voicemail

93

Message+

94

Create and send messages

94

Read messages

95

Reply to messages

95

Delete messages

95

Delete conversations

96

Protect a message from deletion

96

Additional apps

97

Facebook

97

Settings

98

Access Settings

99

Search for Settings

99

Connections

100

Wi-Fi

100

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Bluetooth

103

Data usage

105

Airplane mode

107

Mobile hotspot

107

Tethering

110

Mobile networks

110

Location

111

Nearby device scanning

112

Connect to a printer

113

Virtual Private Networks

113

Sounds and vibration

115

Sound mode

115

Vibrations

115

Volume

116

Ringtone

117

Notification sounds

117

Do not disturb

117

System sounds

118

Key-tap feedback

118

Sound quality and effects

119

Notifications

120

Manage notifications

120

Smart alert

120

Display

121

Screen off settings

121

Screen brightness

121

Font and screen zoom

122

One-handed mode

122

Device maintenance

123

Quick optimization

123

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Battery

123

Storage

124

Memory

126

Language and input

126

Date and time

130

Report diagnostic information

131

Reset

131

Factory data reset

132

Auto restart

134

System updates

135

Lock screen and security

136

Screen lock types

136

Clock and information

137

Google Play Protect

137

Find My Device

138

Security update

138

Install unknown apps

138

Secure Folder

139

App permission monitor

139

Secure startup

139

Encrypt SD card

140

Set up SIM card lock

140

View passwords

140

Security update service

141

Device administration

141

Credential storage

142

Advanced security settings

142

Accounts

144

Add an account

144

Backup and restore

145

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Google settings

146

Accessibility

147

Vision

147

Hearing

148

Dexterity and interaction

149

More accessibility settings

150

Accessibility services

150

Other settings

151

Help

151

Phone assistance app

151

Dual messenger

152

About phone

152

Getting help

153

Videos

153

Smart Simulator

153

Tips

153

Samsung Care

153

Legal information

154

Intellectual property

155

Open source software

156

Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of

liability

156

Modification of software

157

Restricting children’s access to your mobile

device

158

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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Special features

Special features 1

Direct Share

Share content with specific people directly.

See Direct share on page59.

Media volume limiter

Limit the maximum output of the device’s

volume. See Media volume limiter on

page116.



Multi window

Multitask by using two applications at the

same time. See Multi window on page26.

Getting started

Front view

3

Back view

4

Assemble your device

5

Start using your device

9

Front view

Proximity sensor

Power key

Front camera

Volume keys

Recent apps

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Home key

Getting started 3

Devices andsoftwareare constantly evolving —the illustrations yousee hereare for reference only.

Back view

USB charger/Accessory port

Flash

Microphone

Rear camera

Speaker

Headset jack

Getting started 4

Devices andsoftwareare constantly evolving —the illustrations yousee hereare for reference only.

Assemble your device

Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly

procedures, and how to get started using your new

device.

Remove the back cover

u Lift the cover up and to the left of the device.

Install a SIM card and

memorycard

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are

provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use

your previous SIM card.

You can install an optional microSD

™

memory card

(notincluded) to add more memory space to your

device. A memory card can be installed at any time.

It is not necessary to install it prior to using the

device.

Getting started 5

Install the battery

The battery is installed in the back of the device.

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

The back cover should be replaced 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.

Getting started 6

Charge the battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.

Acharger (charging head and USB cable) is included

with the device for charging the battery from any

standard outlet.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the

device while charging.

Note: Use only charging devices and batteries that

are approved by Samsung. Samsung charging devices

and batteries are designed for your device to

maximize battery life. Using other charging devices

and batteries may void 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.

Getting started 7

While charging, the device and the charger may

become hot and stop charging. This usually does not

affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in

the device’s normal range of operation.

Disconnect the charger from the device and wait for

the device to cool down. For more information, visit

samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.

Getting started 8

Start using your device

The instructions below explain how to turn your

device on or off.

To turn the device on:

u Press and hold the Power key until the device

turns on.

To turn the device off:

1. Press and hold the Power key.

2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted.

Use the Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, the Setup

Wizard 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.

Getting started 9

Lock or unlock your device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your

device. By default, the device locks automatically

when the screen times out.

To lock the device:

u Press the Power key.

To unlock the device:

u Press the Power key, and then drag your finger

across the screen.

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

Tochoose a secure screen lock, see Set a secure

screen lock on page136.

Add a Google account

Your new device uses your Google

™

account to fully

utilize its Android

™

features.

1.

From Settings, tap Accounts > Accounts.

2.

Tap Add account > Google.

Note: When you sign in to a Google account, Factory

Reset Protection (FRP) is activated. FRP requires your

Google account information when resetting to

factory settings. For more information, see Factory

reset protection on page133.

Getting started 10

Add a Samsung account

Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung

content and apps on your device.

1.

From Settings, tap Accounts > Accounts.

2.

Tap Add account> Samsung account.

Note: To quickly access your Samsung account, tap

Settings > Samsung account.

Add an email account

View and manage all of your email accounts.

1.

From Settings, tap Accounts > Accounts.

2.

Tap Add account> Email.

Transfer data from your

old device

Use Smart Switch

™

to transfer contacts, photos, and

other content from your old device.

For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/

owners/app/smart-switch.

To use Smart Switch:

1.

From Settings, tap Accounts > SmartSwitch.

2. Follow the prompts and select the content to

transfer.

Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

Getting started 11

Set up your voicemail

You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.

1.

From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2.

Touch and hold Voicemail.

3. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a

greeting, and record your name.

For more information, see Voicemail on page83.

Getting started 12

Navigation

Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a

light touch from the pad of your finger or a

capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic

object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered

glass surface and void the warranty.

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

l Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.

l Tap an item to select it.

l Tap an app shortcut to launch the app.

Double-tap

Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.

l Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.

Touch and hold

Touch and hold items to activate them.

l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of

options.

Swipe

Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally

across the screen.

l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

l Swipe the screen to scroll through the

Homescreens or menu options.

Drag

Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new

location.

l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

l Drag a widget to place it in a new location.

Getting started 13

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