Samsung Galaxy J7 Crown User Manual

U S E R M A N UA L

Table of contents

Special features	1
Getting started	3
Front view	4
Back view	7
Set up your device	8
Assemble your device	9
Install a SIM card and memory card	9
Charge the battery	11
Start using your device	13
Use the Setup Wizard	13
Lock or unlock your device	13
Add a Google account	14
Add a Samsung account	14
Add an email account	15
Transfer data from your old device	15

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Set up your voicemail	16
Learn about your device	17
Navigation	18
Tap	18
Double-tap	18
Touch and hold	18
Swipe	19
Drag	19
Pinch and spread	19
Common options	20
Home screen	21
Customize your Home screen	22
App shortcuts	23
Use folders	23
Wallpapers	24
Themes	24
Icons	25
Widgets	27

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Home screen settings	27
Easy mode	29
Status bar	30
Status bar display	32
Notification panel	33
View the Notification panel	34
Quick settings	35
Bixby	36
Bixby Home	36
Bixby Vision	36
Face recognition	38
Register a face	38
Face recognition	39
Multi window	40
Window controls	42
Split screen view action	42
Enter text	43
Toolbar functions	44

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Configure the Samsung keyboard	45
Use Google Voice typing	46
Emergency mode	48
Activate Emergency mode	48
Emergency mode features	48
Turn off Emergency mode	50
Apps	51
Using apps	52
Access apps	52
Add an apps shortcut	52
Search for apps	52
Galaxy Essentials	53
Uninstall or disable apps	53
Sort apps	54
Create and use folders	54
App settings	56
Calculator	57
View calculator history	58

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Convert units of measurement	58
Scientific calculator	58
Calendar	59
Add calendars	59
Calendar view	59
Create an event	60
Share an event	60
Delete an event	60
Create a task	61
Delete a task	61
Calendar settings	61
Camera and video	62
Take pictures	63
Record videos	64
Configure shooting mode	64
Camera settings	66
Clock	69
Alarm	69

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World clock	71
Stopwatch	72
Timer	73
Contacts	74
Add a contact	74
Edit a contact	75
Share a contact	75
Import contacts	76
Export contacts	76
Link or unlink contacts	76
Favorites	77
Delete contacts	78
Groups	78
Contacts settings	81
Direct share	81
Email	82
Create and send an email	82
Manage the inbox	83

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View multiple email accounts	83
Remove email accounts	84
Email settings	84
Galaxy Apps	85
Gallery	86
View pictures	86
Edit pictures	87
Play video	87
Edit video	88
Share pictures and videos	89
Delete pictures and videos	89
Take a screenshot	89
Google apps	90
Chrome	90
Drive	90
Duo	90
Gmail	90
Google	91

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Maps	91
Photos	91
Play Movies & TV	91
Play Music	92
Play Store	92
YouTube	92
Internet	93
Quick menu	94
Browser tabs	94
Bookmarks	95
Share pages	96
Secret mode	96
Internet settings	97
Messages	98
Send SOS messages	98
View Messages	99
Delete messages	99
Message search	100

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Messages settings	100
Emergency alerts	100
My Files	101
File groups	101
My Files options	102
Phone	103
Make a call	104
Answer a call	105
End a call	106
Actions while on a call	107
Call log	110
Block a number	113
Speed dial	113
Emergency calls	116
Voicemail	117
Optional calling services	118
Phone settings	119
TTY mode	119

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Samsung Gear	120
Samsung Notes	121
Edit notes	121
Browse notes	122
Notes options	122
Samsung+	123
Plus help	123
Quick tabs	124
SmartThings	125
TracFone apps	126
1Weather	126
My Account Downloader	126
MySites	126
Voice Mail	126
Wi-Fi Utility	126
Additional apps	127
Facebook	127
Settings	128

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Access Settings	129
Search for Settings	129
Connections	130
Wi-Fi	131
Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network	131
Wi-Fi preferences	132
Wi-Fi Direct	134
Share files with Wi-Fi Direct	134
Receive files with Wi-Fi Direct	134
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct	135
Bluetooth	136
Rename a paired device	136
Share files with Bluetooth	136
Receive files with Bluetooth	137
Unpair from a Bluetooth device	137
Phone visibility	138
Data usage	139
Enable Data saver	139

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Monitor mobile data	140
Monitor Wi-Fi data	140
Airplane mode	141
Mobile hotspot	142
Change the mobile hotspot password	142
Allowed devices list	143
Configure mobile hotspot settings	143
Timeout settings	144
Tethering	145
Mobile networks	146
Location	147
Recent location requests	148
Location services	148
Nearby device scanning	149
Connect to a printer	150
Virtual Private Networks	151
Manage a VPN	151
Connect to a VPN	152

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Sounds and vibration	153
Sound mode	154
Easy mute	154
Vibrations	155
Volume	156
Use Volume keys for media	156
Media volume limiter	156
Ringtone	157
Notification sounds	157
Do not disturb	158
System sounds	159
Key-tap feedback	159
Sound quality and effects	160
Separate app sound	161
Notifications	162
Manage notifications	163
Smart alert	164

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Display	165
Screen off settings	166
Screen brightness	167
Blue light filter	168
Font and screen zoom	169
Screen quality	170
One-handed mode	171
Device maintenance	172
Quick optimization	173
Battery	174
Storage	175
Memory card (SD card)	175
Mount a memory card	175
Remove a memory card	176
Format a memory card	176
Memory	177
Language and input	178
Change the device language	178

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Default keyboard	178
Google Voice typing	179
Manage on-screen keyboards	180
Physical keyboards	180
Autofill service	181
Text-to-speech options	181
Pointer speed	182
Date and time	183
Report diagnostic information	184
Reset	185
Reset settings	185
Reset network settings	185
Factory data reset	186
Factory reset protection	187
Auto restart	189
Software update	190
Lock screen and security	191
Screen lock types	192

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Set a secure screen lock	192
Clock and information	194
Google Play Protect	195
Find My Device	196
Security update	196
Install unknown apps	197
Secure Folder	197
App permission monitor	198
Secure startup	199
Encrypt SD card	199
View passwords	200
Security update service	201
Device administration	202
Credential storage	203
Knox active protection	204
Advanced security settings	205
Accounts	206

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Add an account	207
Account settings	207
Remove an account	208
Backup and restore	209
Samsung account	209
Google account	209
Google settings	210
Accessibility	211
Vision	212
Hearing	214
Dexterity and interaction	215
More accessibility settings	216
Accessibility services	217
Other settings	218
Help	219
Manage game features	219
Device assistance app	220
Dual messenger	221

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About phone	222
Getting help	223
Videos	223
Smart Simulator	223
Tips and Tricks	223
Samsung Care	223
Legal	224
Legal information	225
Intellectual property	227
Open source software	228
Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of liability	228
Modification of software	230
Samsung Knox	230
Restricting children’s access to your mobile
device	230
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.	231

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Special features

Learn about your mobile device’s special features.

Meet Bixby

Bixby can help you understand your settings and set up your Samsung device. See Bixby on page 36.

Face recognition

Configure facial recognition security to add an extra layer of security when using your device. See Face recognition on page 38.

Direct Share

Share content with specific people directly. See Direct share on page 81.

Media volume limiter

Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. See Media volume limiter on page 156.

Multi window

Multitask by using two applications at the same time. See Multi window on page 40.

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Getting started

Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

Front view

Front camera						Proximity sensor
Volume keys						Power key

Recent apps				Back

Home key

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•Proximity sensor

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

–Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality during 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.

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•Volume keys

–Adjust the volume for ringtones, media, notifications, and system sounds. For more information, see Volume on page 156.

–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

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Set up your device

Learn howtoset upyour device forthe first time.

Assemble your device

Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

Install a SIM card and memory card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use your previous SIM card. Contact your service provider for more details.

Warning: Small components such as SIM cards and memory cards can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling these cards to avoid damaging them.

You can install an optional microSD™ memory card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. A memory card can be installed at any time. It is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.

Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to eject an internal card tray.

1.Insert the removal tool into the hole on the

SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until the tray pops out.

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2.Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold contacts facing down.

3.Place the memory card on the tray with the gold contacts facing down.

4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the slot.

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

Chargethebattery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. A charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard outlet.

Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port before inserting a power connector to charge your device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device may operate abnormally. For example, it may charge more slowly or overheat.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging.

Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries (if applicable) that are approved by Samsung. Samsung charging devices and batteries are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other charging devices and batteries may void your warranty and may cause damage.

Setupyour device

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