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Samsung Galaxy J7

INITIAL SETUP GUIDE

Summary of Contents for Galaxy J7

Page 1: ...Samsung Galaxy J7 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 J7 Need More In...

Page 3: ...you read through this initial setup guide Multitasking Home Button Back Messaging Phone Apps Tap or swipe up Internet Internet browser Camera Google Apps Email Play Store Get apps here Volume Up Down...

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: ...ontinue 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...

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 user name then press Next Next you will set a password Select the password line Type your password then re type the password on the second...

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: ...now 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 slid...

Page 11: ...ut your permission We recommend selecting a Pattern to secure your phone Select Pattern then press Next If you would like to skip this step for now and continue with the setup process press Not Now Ch...

Page 12: ...se 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 enter a diff...

Page 13: ...fications when your screen is locked Then press Done You will 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 Sams...

Page 14: ...14 EASY MODE Review additional setup options shown then press Finish EASY MODE SETUP Return to your Home Screen Then press Apps...

Page 15: ...15 EASY MODE Press Settings The following pages will show the steps to set up Easy mode Next press Advanced Features Scroll down through the list shown until you reach Easy mode...

Page 16: ...MODE Click on 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 pres...

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: ...WI FI Press Mobile data If you wish to turn mobile data off click to uncheck next to Mobile data Then press Ok Data will now be disabled To use data from your plan turn data back on by clicking next t...

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: ...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 the arro...

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: ...OOGLE ACCOUNT If you do not have a Gmail account you can still 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...

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: ...28 EMAIL SETUP You will now be taken to your email inbox Press the tool icon shown to access your email settings...

Page 29: ...row 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 texts an...

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: ...UP FACEBOOK SETUP Facebook is pre installed on your phone To acess it press the Facebook icon on your Apps screen You will then be taken to the Faceook log in screen To log in you will need your Faceb...

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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