Samsung Galaxy J7 V Owners Manual

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Notes Options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Samsung Notes .
2. While browsing notes, tap  More options for the 
following options:
• Edit : Select notes to share, delete, or move.
• Sort by : Change the way notes are organized.
• List/Grid view : Switch between List view and 
Grid view.
• Settings : View settings for the Samsung Notes 
app.  
						

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Samsung+
Get live help, discover new features, and unlock 
promotions for your Samsung device. 
 ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps  > 
Samsung folder > 
 Samsung+ .
Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.
 ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps  > 
Samsung folder > 
 Secure Folder .
For more information, see "Secure Folder" on page  147. 
						

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U.S. Cellular Apps
Enjoy these apps from U.S. Cellular.
Pre‑installed apps may vary according to your plan. 
Visit uscellular.com  to learn more or contact your 
service provider for additional information.
Amazon
Shop at amazon.com™ from your device.
 ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps  >  Amazon .
Visit amazon.com  to learn more.
City ID
See the city and state of incoming calls with this 
enhanced caller ID feature. City ID provides over 20,000 
cities in North America, giving you an important tool 
to help identify unknown callers and more effectively 
manage your communications.
 ►From a Home screen, tap  Apps  >  City ID .
Mobile Data Security
Keep your data safe and secure if your device is lost or 
stolen.
 ►From a Home screen, tap  Apps  > 
 Mobile Data Security . 
						

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Mobile Hotspot
Configure your device as a mobile hotspot. For more 
information, see "Mobile Hotspot" on page  110.
 ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps  > 
 Mobile hotspot .
Your Navigator Deluxe
Obtain turn‑by‑turn driving dir ections (including voice 
guided turn‑by‑turn directions) with GPS accuracy. 
Search for any destination (including gas stations, 
ATMs, restaurants, and more). View detailed maps of 
any location.
 ►From a Home screen, tap  Apps  > 
 Your Navigator Deluxe .              
						

							Configure your device’s connections 
and settings, add accounts, and 
customize Home screens, apps, and 
features.
Settings  
						

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How to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device 
settings.
 ►From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
– or –
Drag down from the Status bar to display the 
Notification panel, and then tap 
 Settings .
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain 
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap  Search.
• Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you 
type, settings that match display on the screen.
• Tap an entry to go to that setting.  
						

							Connections
Manage connections between your device 
and a variety of networks and other devices. 
						

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Wi‑Fi
Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local 
Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication requires 
access to a wireless Access Point (AP).
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
To scan for a Wi‑Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Connections  > Wi-Fi , and then tap  On/Off to 
turn on Wi‑Fi.
• When Wi‑Fi is turned on, your device 
automatically scans for available networks and 
displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to. 
• When you select an open network, you are 
automatically connected to the network. 
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network
You can connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network 
manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Connections  > Wi-Fi , and then tap  On/Off to 
turn on Wi‑Fi.
3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap 
 Add network .
4. Enter information about the Wi‑Fi network:
• Network name : Enter the name of the Wi‑Fi 
network.
• Security: Select a security option and enter your 
password.
• Auto reconnect : Connect to this network 
automatically whenever available.
• Show advanced options : Add advanced options 
such as IP settings and Proxy settings.  
						

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5. Tap Connect to store the new information and 
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi‑Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of 
your device’s advanced Wi‑Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Connections  > Wi-Fi , and then tap  On/Off to 
turn on Wi‑Fi.
3. Tap Advanced for options:
• Smart network switch : Connect automatically 
to a mobile network connection when the Wi‑Fi 
connection is unstable.
• Network notification: Receive notifications 
when open networks in range are detected.
• Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi‑Fi 
networks.
• WPS push button : Set up a connection to a 
WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) router or other 
equipment.
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device 
to set up a PIN‑secured connection to a Wi‑Fi 
router or other equipment (not configurable).
• Keep Wi‑Fi on during sleep: Specify when to 
disconnect from Wi‑Fi.
• Install network certificates : Install 
authentication certificates.
• Wi-Fi control history : View apps that have 
turned Wi‑Fi on or off most recently.
• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, 
which is required when connecting to some 
secured networks (not configurable).
• IP address : View your device’s IP address 
(not configurable).  
						

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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi‑Fi Direct allows direct device‑to‑device connections 
using Wi‑Fi, without having to connect to a Wi‑Fi 
network.
Connect to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct
Use Wi‑Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi‑Fi 
Direct devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Connections  > Wi-Fi , and then tap  On/Off to 
turn on Wi‑Fi. 
• Wi‑Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct . Your device automatically scans 
for nearby Wi‑Fi Direct devices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to 
complete the connection.
Share Data with Wi-Fi Direct
Share data with another device using Wi‑Fi Direct.
1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi‑Fi 
Direct.
2. From an app, tap  Share o r  More options > 
Share .
• Sharing options may vary.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct  and follow the prompts.
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct
Disconnect your phone from a Wi‑Fi Direct device.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Connections  > Wi-Fi  > Wi-Fi Direct .
3. Tap a device to disconnect it.