Samsung Galaxy J7 V Owners Manual

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Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
 ►Lift the cover up and to the left of the device.
Caution: When removing the back cover, use the 
slot next to the Volume key to gently lift the cover off. 
Pulling on the Speaker (located next to the Power key) 
may cause damage.
Do not pull  on Speaker
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover 
excessively. Using excessive force on the cover during 
removal or installation 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 
provided with a plug‑in SIM card. During activation, 
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription detail.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card 
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of 
small children.
 ► 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.Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install a microSD™ or microSDHC™ 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.                   
						

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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. 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.                                    
						

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Replace the Back Cover
The back cover should be replaced before using 
the 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.
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard 
Li‑Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB 
cable) is included with the device for charging the 
battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the 
device while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.                   
						

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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 void your warranty and may 
cause damage.
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.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of 
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at 
regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining 
battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device 
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
 ► View the battery charge indicator located in the top 
right corner of your device’s display. A solid color 
( 
 ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value. 
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea 
of the remaining charge on the battery. For more 
information, see “Battery” on page  136.
While charging, the device and the charger may 
become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan 
or performance and is in the device’s normal range of 
operation.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes 
too hot.  
						

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If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close 
any running apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin 
charging the device again.
• If the lower part of the device overheats, 
check for damage to the connected USB cable. 
Replace the damaged USB cable with a new 
Samsung‑approved cable.
Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device 
on or off.
To turn the device on:
 ►
Press and hold the Power  key until the device 
turns on.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap  Power off , and confirm if prompted.  
						

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Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your 
device.
By default, the device locks automatically when the 
screen times out.
To lock the device:
 ►Press the  Power key.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. 
To choose a more secure screen lock, see 
“Set a Screen Lock” on page  146.
To unlock the device:
 ► Press the  Power key o r Home key, and then drag 
your finger across the screen.
Restart the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger 
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can 
restart your device.
 ► Press and hold the Power  key and the 
Volume down key at the same time for more than 
seven seconds.
Set Up Your Device
Use the Set Up Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome 
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of 
setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, 
connect to a Wi‑Fi® network, set up accounts, choose 
location services, learn about your device’s features, 
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Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and 
descriptions of items on the screen to improve 
accessibility.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully 
utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, 
Google Duo, and the Google Play™ store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set 
up your existing Google Account or create a new 
Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your 
Google Account on your device at any time, use 
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Cloud and accounts >  Accounts.
3. Tap  Add account >  Google.
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, 
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset 
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using 
your device if it is reset to factory settings without your 
permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen 
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone 
with your Google Account username and password can 
use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory 
data reset if you do not have your Google Account 
username and password. For more information, see 
“Factory Data Reset” on page  143. 
						

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Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung 
or taking it to your nearest Samsung‑authorized service 
center, you should remove your Google Account before 
resetting the device back to factory settings. For more 
information, visit:  samsung.com/us/support/frp .
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically 
activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security 
feature.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the 
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts >  Accounts > Google .
• If you have more than one Google Account set 
up on your device, tap the Google Account you 
want to remove.
3. Tap  More options > Remove account .
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung 
content and apps on your device. When you turn on 
your device for the first time, set up your existing 
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your 
Samsung account on your device at any time, use 
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Cloud and accounts >  Accounts.
3. Tap  Add account >  Samsung account . 
						

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Add an Email Account
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email 
accounts in one app.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set 
up your existing email account or create a new email 
account.
– or –
To create a new email account or set up your email 
account on your device at any time, use Accounts 
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Cloud and accounts >  Accounts.
3. Tap  Add account >  Email.
Transfer Data from Your Old Device
Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and 
more with Samsung Smart Switch™.
Get started today at  samsungsmartswitch.com.
Set Up Your Voicemail
You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap  Phone > 
 Voicemail .
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a 
greeting, and record your name.
For more information on voicemail, see “Voicemail” on 
page  91.