Samsung SGH-a117 Series manual Messaging, Creating and Sending New Messages

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Section 7: Messaging

Topics Covered

•Creating and Sending New Messages

•Retrieving New Messages

•Using Message Options

•Using Message Templates

•Settings

•Memory Status

This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging.

Creating and Sending New Messages

Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to include simple pictures, melodies, and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe to your service provider’s message service.

The Message icon ( ) displays when you have received new text messages. When the memory is full, an error message displays and you cannot receive any new messages. Use the Delete option in each message box to delete obsolete messages.

1.In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

2.Highlight Messaging and press the Select soft key or the key.

3.Highlight Text Message and press the Select soft key or the key.

4.Highlight Create New Message and press the Select soft key or

the key. For more information on entering text into your new message, see "Entering Text" on page 28.

5.When you have finished writing your message, press the Options soft key. Choose from the following options:

•Send: allows you to send the message to the contact.

•Text Formatting: allows you to set the Text Size, Text Mode, Bold, Italic, and Alignment for the text entered.

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Contents SGH-a117 Series Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Table of Contents Changing Your Settings Removing the Battery Getting StartedActivating Your Phone Installing the SIM Card Installing the BatteryRemoving the SIM Card Charging a Battery Low Battery Indicator Powering On or Off the PhoneSetting Up Your Voice Mail Accessing Your Voice MailChanging the Voice Mail Number Features of Your Phone Understanding Your PhoneOpen View of Your Phone KeysClosed View of Your Phone Internal Display Layout IconsSelecting Functions and Options Selecting OptionsCommand Keys Send Key Navigation KeyMaking an International Call Call FunctionsMaking a Call Correcting a Dialed NumberRedialing the Last Number Adjusting the Call VolumeEnding a Call Making a Call from the Address BookAnswering a Call Recent CallsViewing Missed Calls Data Volume Call TimeDeleting a Missed Call Options During a Call Quiet ModeData Call Time Speakerphone KeyPress the key to dial the second call Call OptionsSwitching off the Microphone Mute Muting or Sending Key TonesSearching for a Number in Address Book Call Waiting Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling Menu NavigationMenu Navigation Using Shortcuts Menu OutlineMEdia Net Address Book Shows only if supported by your SIM card Changing the Text Input Mode Entering TextUsing T9 Mode Enter a Word in T9 ModeUsing Alphabet Mode Add a New Word into the T9 DictionaryEntering Symbols Using NumbersDialing a Number from Address Book Using Contacts ListUnderstanding Your Address Book Finding an Address Book EntryAdding a New Contact Storing a Number in the Phone’s MemoryStoring a Number in the SIM Card Speed Dial Finding My Own Phone Number Changing a Number Assigned to a KeyDeleting Speed Dial Entries Copy All to Phone FDN ListManagement Delete AllMemory Status Messaging Creating and Sending New MessagesRetrieving New Messages Viewing a MessageUsing Message Options Options for the InboxOptions for a Text Message Using Message Templates SettingsMemory Status Changing Your Settings Set SoundIncoming Calls Set Display Power On/Off ToneQuiet Mode Keypad ToneLCD Contrast WallpaperBrightness BacklightTime & Date Set PhoneShow Caller Information Extra Settings LanguageGreeting Message Network Services Call ForwardingCall Barring SIM Dependent Network Selection SIM Dependent PIN Check SecurityCaller ID Change PINChange Password Lock ApplicationsSIM Lock Reset Settings FDN ModeChange PIN2 Reset Settings Changing Your Settings Applications CalculatorConverter World Time Access a WAP Site WAPLaunching the WAP Browser Selecting and Using Menu Options Navigating the WAP BrowserEntering Text in the WAP Browser Storing a URL Address Using FavoritesAccessing a WAP Site Using Favorites Editing a BookmarkDownloading Multimedia Files Clearing the CacheDeleting a Bookmark Changing the WAP Profiles Health and Safety Information Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Page Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Samsung Mobile Products and RecyclingUL Certified Travel Adapter What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Health and Safety Information What are the results of the research done already? Consumer Information on Wireless Phones What about children using wireless phones? Page Road Safety Responsible Listening American Academy of Audiology Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Operating EnvironmentOther Medical Devices Implantable Medical DevicesHearing Aids VehiclesPotentially Explosive Environments Emergency CallsFCC Notice and Cautions Other Important Safety InformationRestricting Childrens access to your Phone FCC NoticeProduct Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal ReceptionUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Understanding How Your Phone OperatesAvailability of Various Features/Ring Tones Battery Standby and Talk TimeBattery Precautions Battery Precautions Care and Maintenance Warranty Information Standard Limited WarrantyPage Standard Limited Warranty Precautions for Transfer and Disposal Standard Limited Warranty Index PIN Warranty Information