Samsung J3 Eclipse User Manual

User guide.

S M A R T P H O N E

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

Table of Contents

Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 1
Side Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 2
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Set Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .4
Assemble Your Device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.5
Start Using Your Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 10
Set Up Your Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 11
Learn About Your Device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.15
Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 16
Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.18
Home Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.19

Notification Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Entering Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Multi Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
Emergency Mode .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
Using Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Applications Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 41
Calculator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Camera and Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47

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Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52	Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	100
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55	Wi Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 101
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62	Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	104
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65	Data Usage.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	107
Google Apps.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69	Airplane Mode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	109
Message+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.72	Mobile Hotspot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	109
Messages .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.75	Tethering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 112
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	80	Mobile Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 112
Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	82	Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 113
S Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 91	Nearby Device Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.115
Samsung Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	93	Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.115
Samsung Notes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	94	Virtual Private Networks (VPN) . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.115
Verizon Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	96	Sounds and Vibration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 117
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	98	Sound Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.118
How to Use Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	99	Easy Mute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.118
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Vibrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.118	Home Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	128
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.119	Easy Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	128
Ringtone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	120	Icon Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	129
Notification Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.121	Status Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	129
Do Not Disturb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 121	Screen Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	129
System Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.122	Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	130
Key-Tap Feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 122	One-Handed Mode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	130
Sound Quality and Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	123	Wallpapers and Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.131
Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	124	Wallpapers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.132
Block App Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	125	Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.132
Customize App Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	125	Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.132
Smart Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	125	Device Maintenance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	133
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.126	Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	134
Screen Brightness.........................	. 127	Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	134
Screen Zoom and Font. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 127	Emergency Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.137
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Language and Input.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.137	Credential Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	146
Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	139	Advanced Security Settings.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.147
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	140	Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	148
Factory Data Reset.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	140	Add an Account.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	149
Software Update.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 141	Backup and Restore.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.151
Lock Screen and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	142	Google Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 151
Set a Screen Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	143	Accessibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	153
Unknown Sources.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	144	Vision.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	154
Secure Folder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	144	Hearing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.155
Secure Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	144	Dexterity and Interaction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.155
Encrypt SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	144	More Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	156
Set Up SIM Card Lock.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	145	Accessibility Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 157
View Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	145	Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	158
Security Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	145	About Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	159
Phone Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	146	Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	159
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Phone Assistance App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	160
Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.161
Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	162
Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	162
Tips.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	162
Samsung Support.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	162
Verizon Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	162
Legal.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	163
Legal Information.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	164

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Special Features

Learn about your mobile device’s special features.

Side Speaker

This device features the speaker on the side of the device.

Speaker

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Getting Started

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

Set Up Your Device

Learn howto set upyourdevice forthefirsttime.

Assemble Your Device

This section helpsyouto assembleyourdevice.

Remove the Back Cover

►► Liftthe coverup andtothe left ofthe device.

Caution: When removing the back cover, use the slot next to the Volume key to gently lift the

coveroff. Pulling onthe Speaker(located nexttothe Powerbutton) maycause damage.

Do not pull

on Speaker

Warning: Do not bend ortwistthe back cover excessively. Using excessive force on the cover during removal orinstallation of an internal component can cause the material to break.

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Install the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are providedwith a plug-in SIM card. During activation, yourSIM card is loadedwithyoursubscription details.

Warning: Please be carefulwhen handlingthe SIM card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.

►► Carefullyslidethe SIM card intothe SIM card slot.

•Make surethatthe card’s gold contactsface down into the device and that the card is positioned as shown.

Install an Optional Memory Card

You can install a microSD™ memorycard (not included) to add more memoryspacetoyourdevice.

Amemorycard can be installed at anytime. It is not necessaryto install it priorto usingthe device.

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

Install the Battery

The battery is installed in the back of the device.

1.Insertthe batteryintothe opening onthe back of the device, making sure the connectors align.

2. Gentlypress downto securethe battery.

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Replace the Back Cover

The back covershould be replaced before using the device.

1.Placethe back coverontothe back ofthe device and press down.

2.Press alongthe edge ofthe back coveruntilyou have a secure seal.

Charge the Battery

Yourdevice is powered bya rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery.AUSB charger(charging head and USB cable) is includedwiththe deviceforchargingthe battery from any standard outlet.

The batterycomes partiallycharged. You can usethe device while charging.

1.Insertthe USB cable intothe USB charger/ Accessoryport.

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Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved bySamsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage.

2.Connectthe USB cabletothe charging head, and then plugthe charging head into a standard outlet.

3.Unplugthe charging headfromthe outlet and removethe USB cablefromthe devicewhen charging is complete.

When to Charge the Battery

When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain,the device sounds awarningtone at regular intervals.

Inthis condition,yourdevice conserves its remaining batterypowerbydimmingthe screen.

When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.

For a quick check of your battery level:

►► Viewthe batterycharge indicatorlocated inthetop right cornerofyourdevice’s display.Asolid color ( ) indicates afull charge.

You can also chooseto displaya percentagevalue. Viewing a percentagevalue can provide a betteridea of the remaining charge on the battery. For more information, see “Battery”onpage134.

While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. This does not affectthe device’s lifespan orperformance and is inthe device’s normal range of operation.

The chargermaystop charging ifthe batterybecomes too hot.

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Ifthe device heats upwhile chargingthe battery:

1.Disconnectthe chargerfromthe device and close anyrunning apps.

2.Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin charging the device again.

•Ifthe lowerpart ofthe device overheats, checkfordamagetothe connected USB cable. Replacethe damaged USB cablewith a new Samsung approved cable.

Start Using Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Off

The instructions belowexplain howtoturnyourdevice on or off.

To turn the device on:

►► Press and holdthe Power key until the device turns on.

To turn the device off:

1.Press and holdthe Power key.

2.Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.

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Lock or Unlock Your Device

Useyourdevice’s screen lockfeaturesto secureyour device.

Bydefault,the device locks automaticallywhenthe screen times out.

To lock the device:

►► Pressthe Power key.

The default Screen lock onyourdevice is Swipe. To choose a more secure screen lock, see

“SetaScreenLock”onpage143.

To unlock the device:

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

Restart the Device

Ifyourdevice stops respondingtotaps orfinger gestures andyou are unabletoturn it off,you can restart your device.

►► Press and holdthe Power key and the

Volumedownkeyatthe sametimeformorethan seven seconds.

Set Up Your Device

Use the Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guidesyouthroughthe basics of setting upyourdevice.

Followthe promptsto choose a default language, connectto aWi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn aboutyourdevice’sfeatures, and more.

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Google Account

Yournewdevice usesyourGoogle™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™ and the

Google Play™ store.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set upyourexisting GoogleAccount orcreate a new GoogleAccount.

– or –

To create a newGoogleAccount orset upyour GoogleAccount onyourdevice at anytime, use

Accounts settings.

1.From a Home screen,tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Accounts.

3.Tap Addaccount > Google.

Factory Reset Protection

When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,

FactoryReset Protection is activated. FactoryReset Protection (FRP) prevents otherpeoplefrom using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. Forexample, ifyourdevice is lost orstolen and afactorydata reset is performed, onlysomeone withyourGoogleAccount username and password can use the device.

Youwill not be ableto accessthe device afterafactory data reset ifyou do not haveyourGoogleAccount username and password. Formore information, see

“FactoryDataReset”onpage140.

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	Caution: Before shippingyourdevice backto Samsung	Samsung Account
	ortaking ittoyournearest Samsung-authorized service	Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
	center, you should remove your Google Account before	content and apps onyourdevice.Whenyouturn on
	resetting the device back to factory settings. For more
		yourdeviceforthefirsttime, set upyourexisting
	information, visit: samsung.com/us/support/frp.
		Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.

Enable Factory Reset Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically activatesthe FactoryReset Protection (FRP) security feature.

Disable Factory Reset Protection

To disable FRP, remove all GoogleAccountsfromthe device.

1.From a Home screen,tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Accounts > Google.

•Ifyou have morethan one GoogleAccount set up onyourdevice,tapthe GoogleAccountyou want to remove.

3.Tap Moreoptions > Remove account.

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– or –

To create a newSamsung account orset upyour

Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.

1.From a Home screen,tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Accounts.

3.TapAddaccount > Samsungaccount.

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Add an Email Account

Usethe Email apptoviewand manage allyouremail accounts in one app.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set upyourexisting email account orcreate a newemail account.

– or –

To create a newemail account orset upyouremail account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.

1.From a Home screen,tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Accounts.

3.Tap Addaccount > Email.

Transfer Data from Your Old Device

Easilytransferyourphotos,videos, music, apps and more with Samsung Smart Switch™.

Get started today at samsungsmartswitch.com.

Set Up Your Voicemail

You can accessyourvoicemailfrom a Home screen.

1.Fromthe Home screen,tap Phone, and touch and hold the 1 key.

2.Followthetutorialto create a password, record a greeting, and record your name.

For more information on voicemail, see

“Voicemail”onpage89.

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Learn About 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.

Front View

Microphone										Earpiece
Front camera										Proximity sensors
Volume keys										Power key

Recent apps						Back
Home key

Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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•Proximity sensor

-- Turns off the screen and disables touch functionality when the device is in close proximity to the human body.

-- Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality when the device is outside a specific range from the human body.

•Power key

-- Briefly press to turn on or off the screen.

-- Press and hold to select a power control option.

•Home key

-- Press and hold to launch Google.

-- Press twice to launch the camera.

•Volume keys

-- Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls, or notifications.

-- 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

Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Home Screen

Status bar

App shortcuts

Home screen indicator

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Status Bar

The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left.

Status Icons

Battery full

Battery low

Battery charging

Vibrate mode

Mute mode

4G LTE™ active

Signal strength

Network not available

Wi-Fi active

Wi-Fi available

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Notification Icons

Missed call

Call in progress

Call on hold

New email

New Gmail

New voicemail

New message

File download in progress

File upload in progress

GPS active

App updates available

App updates complete

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Notification Panel

Settings

Quick settings

View all

Notification cards

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View the Notification Panel

You can access the Notification panel from any

Home screen.

1.Drag the Status bar down to display the

Notification panel.

2.Swipe down the list to see notification details.

•To open an item, tap it.

•To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or right.

•To clear all notifications, tap Clear all.

3.Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the Notification panel.

Quick Settings

In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.

To view additional Quick settings and customize the Quick settings that display:

1.Drag the Status bar down to display the

Notification panel.

2.Drag View all downward.

•Tap a setting to turn it on or off.

•Tap Moreoptionsto edit Quick settings orto changethe button layout.

3.Drag View all upward to close the

Quick settings.

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