Send a Text Message 106
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) 107
Save and Resume a Draft Message 110
New Messages Notification 111
Manage Message Conversations 111
Messages Settings 114
Set Up an Email Account 131
Add an Email Account 132
Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account 135
Compose and Send Email 137
Open Email Messages 139
Delete an Email Account 141
Manage Your Email Inbox 143
Exchange ActiveSync Email Features 144
Email Settings 146
Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) 149
4G LTE 150
Your User Name 150
Data Connection Status and Indicators 152
Add a Bookmark 153
View Browser History 155
Open New Browser Tab 156
Browser Settings 158
Chrome Browser 159
Global Services 161
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account 161
Your Phone’s SIM Card for International GSM Roaming 161
Enable Global Roaming Mode 162
Set the Communications Method for Global Use 162
Select a Carrier 163
Make and Receive Worldwide Calls 163
Sprint International Voicemail Service 164
Microsoft PowerPoint 221
Microsoft Word 221
My Files 221
NextRadio 222
Samsung Milk Music 222
Sprint Zone 222
Uber 223
Video 223
Voice Recorder 224
YouTube 226
Connectivity 227
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer 227
Wi-Fi 228
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone.
About the User Guide
Thank you for purchasing your new Samsung Galaxy® J3 (2016). The following topics explain how best to
use this guide to get the most out of your phone.
Before Using Your Phone
Read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your phone
thoroughly for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone's setup at the time of purchase. Unless
otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone's home screen, which is displayed by pressing the
Home key. Some operation descriptions may be simplified.
Screenshots and Key Labels
Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are
simplified for description purposes and may differ from your phone's display.
Other Notations
In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as “phone,” “device,” or “handset.”
Get Support from Sprint Zone
In addition to your phone's built-in Help menu, you can also access support for your phone and service
through the preloaded Sprint Zone app.
Introduction 1
1. From home, tap Apps > Sprint Zone.
2. From the Sprint Zone main page, tap Support.
3. Tap a topic to view its contents.
Introduction 2
Part
Description
Earpiece
Listen to calls and automated prompts when using the phone.
Proximity sensors
Detect when objects are close to the screen. For example, when you
hold the phone to your ear while on a phone call, the sensors
temporarily lock the screen to prevent accidental screen touches.
Front camera
Takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows
you to video conference.
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the
first time.
Parts and Functions
These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions.
Phone Layout
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
Front View
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Part
Description
Power/Lock key
Turn the phone or screen on or off, enable Airplane mode, or Restart
the phone.
Back key
Return you to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options
menu, the notification panel, or the keyboard.
Home key
Returns you to the home screen.
Recent Apps key
Access recently used apps.
Touchscreen
Display information needed to operate your phone, such as the call
status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides one-tap
access to all of your features and applications.
Volume key
Adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice volume during
a call.
Part
Description
Microphone
Transmit your voice for phone calls or record your voice or ambient
sounds for voice recordings and videos. There are two microphones,
one on the top and one on the bottom.
Rear View
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Part
Description
Headset jack
Plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
Speaker
Play ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s
voice in speakerphone mode.
Rear camera
Take pictures and videos.
USB charger/accessory port
Connect the phone to the charger using a USB cable.
Flash
Help illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is
focusing and capturing a picture or video.
Caution! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
1. Install the battery.
Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the
phone, and gently press the battery into place.
Insert an optional SD card, see microSD card for more information.
Replace the back cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and that there are no gaps
around the cover.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
2. Plug the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the bottom of the phone.
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3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charging head, and then plug the charging head into
an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take several hours.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal, run the
setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as
possible.
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.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery may cause damage to the
device.
4. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to turn the phone on.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for network service, and begin the setup
application.
5. If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
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Turn Your Phone On
■Press and hold the Power/Lock key.
Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen.
See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Screen Lock for information about using the screen
lock.
The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the startup screens. See Complete the
Setup Screens for details.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activation and Service for more information.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to open the phone options menu.
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2. Tap Power off > Power off to turn the phone off.
Your phone will power off.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Tip: If your device is not responding, press and hold both the Power/Lock key and Volumedown key
simultaneously for more than seven seconds to restart the device.
Use the Touchscreen
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Tap or Touch
When you want to type using the keyboard, select items such as application and settings icons, or press
buttons, simply tap or touch them with your finger.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold
the item.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While
dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to move your finger in light, quick strokes.
This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by
turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard. See Enter Text for more details.
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Note: Auto rotate must be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. To enable screen
rotation, slide your finger down from the status bar to display the notification panel, and then tap Auto
rotate to enable the option.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen by moving two fingers inward to zoom out, or spread by moving two fingers outward to
zoom in.
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Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on
your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to
activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it
is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.
Follow the prompts to continue.
● If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number
on your account (you are swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly
on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
•Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone.
Activate on your phone:
•Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for
assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727
from another phone.
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power/Lock key
cancels the activation process.
■Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
Complete the Setup Screens
The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has
been turned on, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the setup process.
Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your
Sprint account.
1. At the Welcome screen, choose options, and then tap to begin setup:
Language: Choose the default language for your phone’s operation.
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Accessibility: Configure settings to improve the accessibility of your phone’s features if you
are visually impaired or hard of hearing.
Emergency call: Make an emergency call.
2. Follow the prompts to complete setup for each topic. Tap Next, or the right arrow, to move
through the steps. You can skip options to continue to the next one. During setup, you may see
the following options:
Note: Screens may vary based on the activation status of your phone.
Wi-Fi: By default, your phone prompts you to use Wi-Fi® when accessing data services. Tap
a Wi-Fi access point to connect to it, or you can continue setup using your phone’s
connection to the wireless network.
Terms and conditions: Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and then tap Agree
to confirm that you understand and agree to the terms and conditions. If you do not agree to
the EULA, you cannot continue with setup.
•If you consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung, tap the check box.
Hands Free Activation: Automatically connect to the network and set up voice and data
services.
• After Hands Free Activation completes, tap OK to continue.
• You may see a message indicating your phone needs to restart. Tap OK again and wait
for your phone to restart.
Add your account (Google): Your phone uses your Google™ Account to provide access to
many features and apps. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or
sign up for a new Google Account right from your phone. You can also skip signing in to your
Google Account, or sign in later.
•To sign in to an existing Google Account, you will need your account name (Gmail™
address) and password.
•For both new and existing accounts, you will need to review and accept the Terms of
Service and Privacy Policy by tapping Accept when prompted.
Date & time: Configure your time zone, date, and time, if necessary.
Name: Enter your First and Last name, to personalize Google features and apps.
Protect your phone: Set up a screen lock to prevent others from using the phone without
your permission.
Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Backup & Restore, Location
and Communication options.
Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. You can sign in to
your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account.
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•To sign in to or set up a Samsung account, you will have to review and agree to the
Terms and Conditions by tapping Agree when prompted.
Easy mode: Easy mode offers a simpler home screen layout, with larger text and icons. Tap
ON/OFF to turn on Easy mode. You can also choose Easy mode from Settings at any time.
3. Tap Finish to complete setup.
Your phone is now set up for use. If you skipped any part of the setup, you can access
additional options through the Apps list or through Settings.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone. However, to download apps
from the Google Play™ store app, you must link your phone to a Google Account.
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Basic Operations
The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone.
Basics
The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations.
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List
Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list.
1. From any screen, press the Home key to display the home screen.
2. Tap Apps to display the apps list.
For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.
Select Options and Navigate Screens
Tap icons, keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function.
■Tap the Back key to return to the previous screen.
Recent Applications
You can display a list of recently used applications using the Recent Apps key.
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■Tap the Recent Apps key to view a list of recently used applications.
Phone Settings Menu
You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings.
– or –
Drag the notification panel down and tap Settings.
The Settings menu displays.
For more information, see Settings.
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation
The default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to
landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways.
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Turn Screen Rotation On or Off
1. Open the notification panel by dragging down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap Screen rotation to turn the option on or off.
You may need to scroll left or right to see the Auto rotate option.
If the Screen rotation option is not available, tap Edit to display the full options list.
Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation.
Capture Screenshots
You can use your phone’s Power/Lock key and Home key to capture screenshots.
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key and Home key at the same time to capture a screenshot of
the current screen.
The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’s
Gallery. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
Applications
The following topics describe how to access the applications (apps) list and launch apps on your phone.
Launch Applications
All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list.
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App
Function/Service
Calculator
Perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations.
Calendar
Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and
appointments, organize your time, and be reminded of important events.
CallWatch
Receive alerts in real-time of suspicious and unwanted incoming calls
and text messages.
Camera
Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras.
Chrome
Browse the Internet using Google’s Chrome
™
Web browser.
1. From home, tap Apps.
The apps list opens.
2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application.
The application opens.
Tip: Swipe left to view additional apps list screens. Some apps may reside within folders in the apps list;
to open these, tap the folder and then tap the app icon.
Apps List
The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The following table
outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone.
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App
Function/Service
Clock
Set alarms, view time in time zones around the world, use a stopwatch,
set a timer, and use your phone as a desk clock.
Contacts
Store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts
you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts
synchronized with your Google Account, compatible email programs
(including Exchange Server), and your Facebook™ friends.
Drive
Store, sync, and access your data across multiple devices with Google
Drive’s cloud storage. Located in the Google folder in the apps list.
Email
Send and receive email from a variety of email service providers.
Facebook
Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates,
photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games.
Galaxy Apps
Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy device.
Gallery
View and edit pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your
phone’s camera or downloaded.
Gmail
Send and receive messages using Google’s Gmail service. Located in
the Google folder in the apps list.
Google
Search the Internet using the Google app. Located in the Google folder in
the apps list.
Google Settings
Use Google Settings to manage your Google apps and account settings.
Located in the Google folder in the apps list.
Hangouts
Instant message with your friends and family using Google Hangouts™.
Located in the Google folder in the apps list.
Internet
Browse the Internet using a full-featured browser.
Maps
Use Google Maps™ to determine your current location with or without
GPS, get driving and transit directions, and find phone numbers and
addresses for local businesses.
Memo
Organize your life by creating, editing, and managing memos. Located in
the Tools folder in the apps list.
Messages
Send and receive text and multimedia messages.
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App
Function/Service
Messaging Plus
Messaging Plus provides high quality video calling, group chat, and
media sharing along with easy registration, a full emoji keyboard, and
other convenient features.
Messenger
Instantly reach your friends and family with Facebook Messenger™.
Microsoft Excel
Create and share spreadsheets quickly and easily with Microsoft Excel®.
Located in the Microsoft® Apps folder in the apps list.
Microsoft OneDrive
OneDrive® gives you free online storage for all your personal files so you
can get to them from your Android™ device, computer, and any other
devices you use. Located in the Microsoft Apps folder in the apps list.
Microsoft OneNote
Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick Notes or
review and edit shared OneNote® notebooks using OneDrive. Located in
the Microsoft Apps folder in the apps list.
MicrosoftPowerPoint
Create and share presentations quickly and easily with Microsoft
PowerPoint®. Located in the Microsoft Apps folder in the apps list.
MicrosoftWord
Create and share word processing documents quickly and easily with
Microsoft Word. Located in the Microsoft Apps folder in the apps list.
My Files
Manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth™ files, Android files, and
other data in one convenient location. Located in the Tools folder in the
apps list.
NextRadio
Listen to your favorite local radio stations with NextRadio – FM radio on
your smartphone. Tune in to any FM frequency in your area and listen to
the radio without the buffering and cost of streaming music.
Phone
Make and receive phone calls.
Photos
View photos and videos on your phone, and sync them with your
Google+™ account. Located in the Google folder in the apps list.
Play Movies & TV
Use Google Play Movies & TV to watch movies and TV shows purchased
on Google Play. You can stream instantly on your Android phone or
download so you can watch from anywhere, even when you are not
connected. Located in the Google folder in the apps list.
Play Music
Use the Google Play Music app to browse, shop, and play back songs
purchased from Google Play as well as songs you have loaded from your
own music library.
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