Samsung Galaxy Express Prime 3 User Manual

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U S E R M A N UA L

Table of contents

Special features	1	Home screen	18
Direct Share	2	Customize your Home screen	19
Media volume limiter	2	Status bar	25
Multi window	2	Notification panel	27
Getting started	3	Multi window	29
Front view	4	Enter text	31
Back view	6	Emergency mode	34
Set up your device	7	Apps	36
Assemble your device	8	Use apps	37
Start using your device	12	Calculator	42
Learn about your device	15	Calendar	44
Navigation	16	Camera and video	47

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Clock	52	Settings	102
Contacts	56	Access Settings	103
Email	64	Search for Settings	103
Galaxy Apps	67	Connections	104
Gallery	68	Wi-Fi	105
Google Apps	72	Bluetooth	108
Internet	74	Data usage	110
Messages	78	Airplane mode	112
My Files	81	Mobile hotspot	112
Phone	83	Tethering	115
Samsung Gear	94	Mobile networks	115
Samsung Notes	95	Location	116
Samsung+	97	Nearby device scanning	118
AT&Tapps	99	Connect to a printer	118
Additional apps	101	Virtual Private Networks	119

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Sounds and vibration	121	Screen brightness	130
Sound mode	122	Font and screen zoom	131
Vibrations	122	Screen quality	131
Volume	123	One-handed mode	132
Ringtone	124	Device maintenance	133
Notification sounds	124	Quick optimization	134
Do not disturb	124	Battery	134
System sounds	125	Storage	135
Key-tap feedback	125	Memory	137
Sound quality and effects	126	Language and input	137
Notifications	127	Date and time	141
Manage notifications	128	Report diagnostic information	142
Smart alert	128	AT&TMobile Network Diagnostics	142
Display	129	Reset	143
Screen off settings	130	Factory data reset	144

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Auto restart	146	View passwords	153
Software update	146	Security update service	154
Lock screen and security	147	Device administration	154
Screen lock types	148	Credential storage	155
Clock and information	149	Knox active protection	155
Google Play Protect	149	Advanced security settings	156
Find My Mobile	149	Accounts	157
Security update	150	Samsung Cloud	158
Install Unknown Apps	150	Add an account	158
Secure Folder	151	Backup and restore	160
App permission monitor	151	Google settings	161
Secure startup	152	Accessibility	162
Encrypt SD card	152	Vision	163
Factory data reset password	153	Hearing	164
Set up SIM card lock	153	Dexterity and interaction	165

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More accessibility settings	166
Accessibilityservices	166
Other settings	167
Manage game features	168
Device assistance app	168
Dual messenger	169
About phone	169
Getting help	170
Videos	170
Smart Simulator	170
Tips and Tricks	170
Samsung Care	170
Legal	171
Legal information	172

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Special features

Learnaboutyourmobiledevice’s specialfeatures.

Direct Share

Sharecontentwithspecificpeopledirectly. Formore

information,see “Directshare”onpage 63.

Media volume limiter

Limitthemaximumoutputofthedevice’svolume. For

moreinformation,see “Volume”onpage 123.

Multi window

Multitaskbyusingtwoapplicationsatthesametime.

Formoreinformation,see “Multiwindow”onpage 29.

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Getting started

Learnaboutyourmobiledevice hardware,assemblyprocedures, andhowtogetstartedusing yournewdevice.

Front view

Front camera				Proximity sensor

Volume keys

Power key

Recent apps				Back

Home key

Devicesandsoftwareareconstantlyevolving—theillustrationsyouseehereareforreferenceonly.

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•Proximitysensor

–Turns off the screen and disables touch functionalityduring a call when the device is in close proximity to the body.

–Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionalityduring a call when the device is outside a specific range from the body.

•Power key

–Press to turn the screen on or off.

–Press and hold to select a power control option.

•Volume keys

–Adjust the volume for ringtones,media, notifications,and system sounds. For more information,see “Volume” on page 123.

–In the camera app,press a volume key to take a photo.

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Back view

Rear camera

Speaker

Flash

Headset jack	Microphone

USB charger/Accessory port

Devicesandsoftwareareconstantlyevolving—theillustrationsyouseehereareforreferenceonly.

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Setup your device

Learnhowtosetupyourdevicefor the firsttime.

Assemble your device

InstallaSIMcardandanoptionalmemorycard (not included),andchargeyourdevicebeforeusing.

Removetheback cover

1.Remove the back cover.

2.Lift the cover up and to the left of the device.

Caution:Donotbendortwistthebackcover excessively. Usingexcessiveforceonthecoverduring removalorinstallationofaninternalcomponentcan causethematerialtobreak.

Install aSIMcard and memory card

Whenyousubscribetoacellularnetwork,youare providedwithaSIMcard. Youmaybeabletouseyour previousSIMcard. Contactyourserviceproviderfor moredetails.

Warning:SmallcomponentssuchasSIM cardsand memorycardscanposeachokingrisk. Pleasebe carefulwhenhandlingthesecardstoavoiddamaging them.

YoucaninstallanoptionalmicroSD™ memorycard (not included)toaddmorememoryspacetoyour device. Amemorycardcanbeinstalledatanytime. It isnotnecessarytoinstallitpriortousingthedevice.

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1.Carefully 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.

2.Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold contacts facing down.

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Install thebattery

Thebatteryisinstalledinthebackofthedevice.

1.Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the device,making sure the connectors align.

2.Gently press down to secure the battery.

Replacetheback cover

Thebackcovershouldbereplacedbeforeusingthe

device.

1.Place 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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Chargethebattery

Yourdeviceispoweredbyarechargeablebattery. A charger(chargingheadandUSBcable)isincludedwith thedeviceforchargingthebatteryfromanystandard outlet.

Note:Youshoulddrytheinsideofthechargingport beforeinsertingapowerconnectortochargeyour device. Ifthechargingportisnotfullydry,yourdevice mayoperateabnormally. Forexample,itmaycharge moreslowlyoroverheat.

Thebatterycomespartiallycharged. Youcanusethe

devicewhilecharging.

Caution:Useonlychargingdevicesthatareapproved bySamsung. Samsungaccessoriesaredesignedfor yourdevicetomaximizebatterylife. Usingother accessoriesmayvoidyourwarrantyandmaycause damage.

1.Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/Accessoryport.

Set up your device

2.Connect the USB cable to the charging head,and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

3.Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete.

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Start using your device

Theinstructionsbelowexplainhowtoturnyourdevice

onoroff.

Toturnthedeviceon:

uPress and hold the Power key until the device turns on.

Toturnthedeviceoff:

1.Press and hold the Power key.

2.Tap Power off,and confirm when prompted.

UsetheSetup Wizard

Thefirsttimeyouturnyourdeviceon,theSetupWizard guidesyouthroughthebasicsofsettingupyour device.

Followthepromptstochooseadefaultlanguage, connecttoaWi-Fi® network,setupaccounts,choose locationservices,learnaboutyourdevice’sfeatures, andmore.

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Lock orunlock yourdevice

Useyourdevice’sscreenlockfeaturestosecureyour device. Bydefault,thedevicelocksautomatically whenthescreentimesout.

Tolockthedevice:

uPress the Power key. Tounlockthedevice:

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

ThedefaultScreenlockonyourdeviceisSwipe.

To chooseasecurescreenlock,see “Setasecurescreen lock”onpage 148.

Add aGoogleaccount

Yournewdevice usesyourGoogle™ accounttofully utilize itsAndroid™ features.

1.From a Home screen,swipe up to access Apps.

2.TapSettings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3.Tap + Add account > Google.

Note:WhenyousignintoaGoogleaccount,Factory ResetProtection(FRP)isactivated. FRPrequiresyour Googleaccountinformationwhenresettingtofactory settings. Formoreinformation,see “Factoryreset protection”onpage 145.

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Add aSamsungaccount

CreateaSamsungaccountforaccesstoSamsung

contentandappsonyourdevice.

1.From a Home screen,swipe up to access Apps.

2.TapSettings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3.Tap + Add account > Samsung account.

Note:ToquicklyaccessyourSamsungaccount,tap

Settings>Samsungaccount.

Add anemail account

Viewandmanageallofyouremailaccounts.

1.From a Home screen,swipe up to access Apps.

2.TapSettings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3.Tap + Add account > Email.

Setup yourvoicemail

YoucanaccessyourvoicemailfromaHomescreen.

1.From a Home screen,tapPhone.

2.TapVoicemail.

3.Follow the tutorial to create a password,record a greeting,and record your name.

Formoreinformation,see “Voicemail”onpage 92.

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Learn about your device

Learnsomeofthekeyfeaturesofyour mobiledevice,includingthescreensand icons,aswellashowtonavigatethe deviceandentertextusingthekeyboard.

Navigation

Pleasenotethatatouchscreenrespondsbesttoa lighttouchfromthepadofyourfingeroracapacitive stylus. Usingexcessiveforceorametallicobjecton thetouchscreenmaydamagethetemperedglass surfaceandvoidthewarranty.

Tap

Lightlytapitemstoselectorlaunchthem.

•Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.

•Tap an item to select it.

•Tap an app shortcut to launch the app.

Double-tap

Lightlytapitemstwicetoselectorlaunchthem. • Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.

Touchand hold

Touchandholditemstoactivatethem.

•Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.

Swipe

Lightlydragyourfingerverticallyorhorizontally acrossthescreen.

•Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

•Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.

Drag

Touchandholdanitem,andthenmoveittoanew

location.

•Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

•Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Home screen.

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Pinchand spread

Pinchthescreenusingyourthumbandforefingeror

spreadbymovingyourfingersapart.

•Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture or a web page.

•Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while viewing a picture or a web page.

Commonoptions

Thedeviceusesbasiccommandoptionstoperform
commonactions.
•	.More options: Tap to view more menu options
	for a screen.
•	Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
•	Share: Tap to select items to share,and then
	choose a sharing method.
•	Edit: Tap to customize the screen.

• On/Off: Tap to turn the option on (C)) or off (OJ).

•Menu: Tap to view available options for

the field.

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Customize your

Home screen

YourdevicehasmultipleHomescreenstoholdapp shortcutsandwidgets. Youcanadd,remove,change theorderofscreens,aswellaschooseadifferent mainHomescreen.

1.From a Home screen,pinch the screen.

2.Use these options to manage screens:

•To align shortcuts into a line at the top of a

screen,tap 1::-1 Align top.

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•To align shortcuts into a line at the bottom of

a screen,tap Align bottom.

• To remove a Home screen,tap ®Remove.

•To set a screen as the main Home screen,tap Main. This screen is displayed when you

press the Home key.

•To change the order of screens,touch and hold a screen,and then drag it to a new position.

•To add a screen,swipe to the end of the

screens,and then tap	+	Add.

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App shortcuts

Youcanuseappshortcutstolaunchanappfromany

Homescreen.

1.From a Home screen,swipe up to access Apps.

2.Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options menu.

3.TapAdd to Home.

Toremoveashortcut:

1.Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options menu.

2.Tap Remove from Home.

•Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from a Home screen.

TomoveashortcutfromoneHomescreentoanother:

1.Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.

2.Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen,and then release it.

Usefolders

YoucanorganizeAppshortcutsinfoldersonan Apps listscreenandHomescreen.

Formoreinformation,see “Createandusefolders”on page 39.

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Wallpapers

ChangethelookoftheHomeandLockscreenswith wallpaper. Youcandisplayafavoritepictureorchoose frompreloadedwallpapers.

1.From a Home screen,pinch the screen.

2.Tap Wallpapers to customize.

3.Tap View all to see all available wallpapers.

4.Tap an image to choose it.

•Other wallpapers prompt you to select which screen you want to use it for.

5.Tap Set as wallpaper,and confirm when prompted.

Themes

SetthethemetobeappliedtoyourHomeandLock

screens,wallpapers,andappicons.

1.From a Home screen,pinch the screen.

2.Tap Themes to customize.

•Tap a theme to preview and download it to My themes.

3.Tap View all to see downloaded themes.

4.Tap a theme,and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme.

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Icons

Applycustomiconstoreplacebuilt-inappicons.

1.From a Home screen,pinch the screen.

2.Tap Wallpapers > Icons to customize.

3.Tap an icon set to preview and download it to My icons.

• Tap View all to see downloaded icons.

4.Tap an icon,and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.

Icon frames

Youcanshowiconswithshadedframestomakethem standoutontheHomescreenandAppslistscreen.

1.From a Home screen,swipe up to access Apps.

2.TapSettings > Display > Icon frames and choose one of the following options:

•Icons only: Show icons only.

•Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded frames.

3.Tap Done,and confirm when prompted.

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Widgets

Widgetsaresimpleapplicationextensionsthatrunon aHomescreen.

ToaddawidgettoaHomescreen:

1.From a Home screen,pinch the screen.

2.Tap Widgets.

3.Touch and hold a widget,drag it to a Home screen,and release it.

ToremoveawidgetfromaHomescreen:

1.From a Home screen,touch and hold a widget to open the options menu.

2.TapRemove from Home screen.

Homescreensettings

CustomizeyourHomeandAppsscreens.

1.From a Home screen,pinch the screen.

2.Tap Home screen settings to customize:

•Home screen layout: Set your device to have a Home and Apps screen,or only a Home screen where all apps are located.

•Home screen grid: Choose a dimension option to determine how icons are arranged on the Home screen.

•Apps screen grid: Choose a dimension option to determine how icons are arranged on the Apps screen.

•Apps button: Add an apps button to the Home screen for easy access to the Apps screen.

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•App icon badges: Select how to show icon badges when apps receive notifications.

•Add apps to Home screen: Automaticallyadd newly downloaded apps to the Home screen.

•Quick-open notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification panel from the Home screen by swiping down.

•Hide apps: Select apps to hide.

•About Home screen: View version information.

Easymode

Switchbetweenthedefaultscreenlayoutanda simplerlayout. TheEasymodelayouthaslargertext andicons,makingforamorestraightforwardvisual experience.

1.From a Home screen,swipe up to access Apps.

2.TapSettings > Display > Easymode.

3.Tap Easymode to enable this feature.

4.Tap Done to confirm.

TodisableEasymode:

1.From a Home screen,swipe up to access Apps.

2.TapSettings > Display > Easymode >

Standard mode.

3.Tap Done to exit Easy mode.

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