Samsung Galaxy J3 V Owners Manual

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Getting Started Set Up Your Device
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:
 ►Pr

ess 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 145.
To unlock the device:
 ► Pr

ess the Power key or Home key, and then drag 
your finger across the screen.   

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Getting StartedSet Up Accounts on Your Device
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 154 .
 ►F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >...

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Getting Started Set Up Accounts on Your Device
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...

Know Your Device
Learn some of the key features of 
your mobile device, including the 
screens and icons, as well as how 
to navigate the device and enter 
text using the keyboard.Warning: Please note that a touch screen 
responds best to a light touch from the pad 
of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using 
excessive force or a metallic object when 
pressing on the touch screen may damage 
the tempered glass surface and void the 
warranty.  

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Know Your DeviceHome Screen
Home Screen
Apps list App folder Status bar
Home screen indicator Primary app shortcuts App shortcuts
Widget
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.   

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Know Your Device Home Screen
Home Screen Features
• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and 
notification icons (left) . For more information, see 
“Status Bar” on page 22. 
• App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your 
applications.
• Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts 
on all Home screens.
• Home screen indicator: Indicates which 
Home screen is currently visible.
• App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications.
•...

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Know Your Device Home Screen
Customize your Home screens by adding 
application shortcuts, widgets, folders, 
and custom wallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
 ►F

rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to 
hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, 
change the order of screens, as well as choose a 
different main Home screen.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2....

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Know Your Device Home Screen
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that 
run on a Home screen. There are many kinds 
of widgets, including links to a specific contact, 
Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and 
many others.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
You can add a widget to a Home screen.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2.
 T

ap Widgets.
3.
 
T
 ouch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, 
and release it.
Remove a Widget
You can remove a widget that you added...

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Know Your Device Home Screen
Screen Grid
Change the number of icons that can be placed on 
each Home screen by changing the Screen grid 
dimensions.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2.
 T

ap Screen grid.
3.
 
T
 ap a dimension option (4 x 4, 4 x 5, or 5 x 5) to 
preview its appearance. The numbers indicate how 
many icons can be placed horizontally by how 
many icons can be placed vertically.
4.
 
T
 ap Apply to apply the selected dimensions.
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to...

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Know Your Device Home Screen
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, touch and hold an app 
shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut 
until a highlighted box appears.
2.
 Rele

ase the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Enter folder name: Enter a name for the 
folder.
•  Palette: Change the color.
•  Add application: Place more apps in the 
folder. Tap apps to select them, and then...