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Samsung Galaxy J3

INITIAL SETUP GUIDE

Summary of Contents for Galaxy J3

Page 1: ...Samsung Galaxy J3 INITIAL SETUP GUIDE...

Page 2: ...mer 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 Need More In...

Page 3: ...am as you read through this initial setup guide Back Home Multitasking Messaging Phone Apps Tap or swipe up Internet Internet browser Camera Photos Play Store App store Google Apps Volume Up Down Powe...

Page 4: ...ou will use to turn your phone off Press and hold the power button for several seconds until a menu appears and select Power Off It s a good idea to leave your phone on most of the time Your phone mus...

Page 5: ...s 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 connectin...

Page 6: ...nue 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...

Page 7: ...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 add...

Page 8: ...UP 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 l...

Page 9: ...our 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 opportu...

Page 10: ...w 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 t...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...ock 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 en...

Page 13: ...ns 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...

Page 14: ...hown then press Finish EASY MODE SETUP The following pages will show the steps to set up Easy mode Easy mode offers a simplified home screen layout providing quick and easy access to essential apps To...

Page 15: ...ngs 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 u...

Page 16: ...SY 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...

Page 17: ...s 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 a...

Page 18: ...18 DATA TIPS WI FI Next press Connections Press Data usage...

Page 19: ...ATA TIPS WI FI Press Mobile data Select the check mark to turn off 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...

Page 20: ...20 DATA TIPS WI FI SETTING UP WI FI Return to the Settings menu and press Connections Then press Wi Fi...

Page 21: ...To turn on Wi Fi slide the Off button to the right After a few moments you will see a list of available wireless networks Secured networks will have a lock icon to the left of the network name Select...

Page 22: ...Wi Fi network is secured Select the Password line and a keyboard will appear Enter your password then press Connect Once you are connected a Wi Fi icon will appear in the notification bar at the top o...

Page 23: ...AIL SETUP EMAIL SETUP GMAIL To access email from an existing Gmail account you will need to set up the Gmail app Press the Gmail folder icon on the home screen To continue with the setup process press...

Page 24: ...e your Gmail address will automatically appear within the Gmail app Select the account you would like to access and press Take Me to Gmail You will then be taken to your email inbox If you would like...

Page 25: ...nge the settings on your account You can choose how your inbox is sorted how you would like to be notified and more Once you have chosen your settings press the back arrow in the top left corner to re...

Page 26: ...ll access send and receive emails from your smartphone On the home screen press Email You will be taken to the Set up account screen To add an email address press Add New Account While you can add any...

Page 27: ...EMAIL SETUP Enter the email address and password for the email account you would like to add and press Sign In You will now be taken to your email sign in Enter your account information and press Nex...

Page 28: ...EMAIL SETUP You will now be taken to your email inbox If you need to adjust any email settings select the upper left to go to the main email menu Press the tool icon shown to access your email settin...

Page 29: ...ack arrow in the top left corner to return to the menu or press the Home Button if you are ready to return to the home screen MY CC APP The My Consumer Cellular app allows you to track your minutes te...

Page 30: ...30 MY CONSUMER CELLULAR APP Press Get Started to continue A keyboard will appear Type in My Consumer Cellular and select My Consumer Cellular in the dropdown list that appears...

Page 31: ...ll A menu will appear giving you the option of entering payment information for the future purchase of paid apps not shown You may skip this step at this time and enter the information later Once the...

Page 32: ...ou can track your minutes texts and data usage as well as pay your bill It s a good idea to check your usage throughout the month especially if you plan to use data often Press More on the bottom righ...

Page 33: ...P FACEBOOK SETUP Facebook is pre installed on your phone To access it press the Facebook icon on your Home screen You will then be taken to the Facebook log in screen To log in you will need your Face...

Page 34: ...st It s OK if you do but it s not necessary on a smartphone To make a call press the Phone icon on the home screen Dial the number you want to call and press the Green Telephone Button below the keypa...

Page 35: ...ps from the Play Store and much more You will find a list of videos by topic as well as your smartphone s manual CONTACT US If you have any questions or need any assistance troubleshooting your device...

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