Samsung Galaxy J3 V Owners Manual

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Getting StartedFront View
Front View
Home key Back Power key Front camera Proximity sensors
Earpiece
Recent
Volume key   
						

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Getting Started Front View
Front View
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Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of objects 
near the device.
• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record 
videos of yourself.
• Power key : Press and hold to turn the device on 
or off, restart it, or for quick access to Emergency 
mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
• Back: Return to the previous screen or close a 
dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
• Home key: Return to the Home screen.
• Recent: Tap to display recent apps.
• Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s 
sounds and audio playback.
• Earpiece: Listen to a call.  
						

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Getting StartedBack View
Back View
Microphone Headset jack
USB charger/Accessory port Microphone
Rear camera Speaker
Flash   
						

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Getting Started Back View
Back View
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Headset jack: Connect an optional headset 
(not included) .
• Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Microphone: Record audio and detect voice 
commands.
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the 
USB charger (included) and other optional 
accessories (not included) .
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments 
when taking a photo or recording video.  
						

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Getting StartedAssemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your 
device.
Remove the Back Cover
Open the back cover to install the SIM card, an 
optional SD card, and replace the battery.
1.
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ve the back cover using the slot on the 
top left of your device. 
2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the device. Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover 
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are 
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, 
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, 
such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN) , 
available optional services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card 
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of 
small children.
Note
: The SIM card slot is located below the micro SD 
card slot.    
						

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
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arefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 
• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face 
down into the device and that the card is 
positioned as shown.
Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the 
device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and place 
it back into the slot if it is not detected.
Install a Memory Card
You can also install an optional microSD™ or 
microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add 
more memory space to your device.
Note
: A memory card can be installed at any time. It is 
not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
Note : The micro SD card slot is located above the SIM 
card slot.
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lide the memory card into the slot with the gold 
contacts facing down.    
						

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
Install the Battery
You can install a replacement battery.
1.
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t 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
Close the back cover before using the device.
1.
 P

lace 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.   
						

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard 
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and 
USB cable) is included with the device for charging 
the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully 
discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge 
time. You can use the device while charging.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery 
before using your device for the first time.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries 
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are 
designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using 
other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may 
cause damage. 1.
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t 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.
 
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 nplug the charging head from the outlet and 
remove the USB cable from the device when 
charging is complete.  
						

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Getting Started Assemble Your Device
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of 
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at 
regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining 
battery power by dimming the screen. 
When the battery level becomes too low, the device 
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
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iew the battery charge indicator located in the 
top right corner of your device’s display. A solid 
color (
  ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value. 
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea 
of the remaining charge on the battery. For more 
information, see “Battery” on page 138 .  
						

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Getting StartedSet Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device 
on or off.
Turn the Device On
To turn the device on:
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ess and hold the Power  key until the device 
turns on.
Turn the Device Off
To turn the device off:
1.
 Pr

ess and hold the Power key until the 
Device options menu is displayed.
2.
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ap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Reset the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger 
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can 
reset your device. 
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ess and hold the Power  key and the 
Volume down key at the same time for 
more than seven seconds. 
Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome 
screen is displayed. It 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.