AT&T Z990 user manual Messaging, Message Box, Sending a Message, Changing Message Settings

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Messaging

Your SMS (text message) and MMS (multimedia messaging service) are combined into one menu in

Home Key > > Messaging.

The Message Box

Instead of an inbox and outbox, your phone organizes all messages you sent and received into one box, where messages exchanged with the same party are grouped into a message thread on the Messaging Screen. You can tap a message thread to see the conversations you have had with someone.

Message threads are sorted in chronological order with the latest one on top.

Sending a Message

1.Press the Home Key > > Messaging.

2.Tap New message or Menu Key > Compose.

3.Enter the recipient’s number or name. As you type, matching contacts will appear. Tap a suggested contact to add as a recipient.

4.Tap Type to compose and type your message.

•Press the Menu Key to insert Quick Text, signature, smiley, or contact.

•If you are sending an MMS, press the Menu Key to attach pictures, videos, audio, or slideshows.

5.Tap Send to send your message.

NOTE: Add an attachment to the text message and it will be converted into an MMS automatically. Likewise if you remove all attachments from an MMS, it’ll automatically become a text message.

Changing Message Settings

The phone’s message settings are pre-configured for you to use immediately. To change them, press the Menu Key > Settings from the Messaging Screen.

Storage settings:

Delete old messages: Delete old messages when your storage limits are reached.

Text message limit: Set the maximum number of text messages allowed in a single thread.

Multimedia message limit: Set the maximum number of multimedia messages allowed in a single thread.

Text message (SMS) settings:

Manage SIM card messages: Manage the messages saved on your SIM card.

Service Center: Enables you to view and edit the service center number.

Multimedia message (MMS) settings:

Tap the Auto-retrievecheck box to automatically download MMS messages.

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Contents AT&T Avail Legal Information Table of Contents Table of Contents Starting Up Installing the SIM/microSD Card and BatteryGetting Started Charging the Battery Switching Your Phone On/OffGetting Started Removing the Battery SIM/microSD Card Setting Up Your Phone for the First TimeGetting Started Switching to Sleep Mode Display Screen timeoutGetting Around Waking up Your PhoneGetting to Know Your Phone Getting StartedHeadset Jack Earpiece Touch ScreenGetting Started Key Functions Getting Started Home Screen Extended Home ScreenAdding Items to Your Home Screen Removing Items from Your Home ScreenIndicator What it means Getting Started Status and Notification IconsContent downloaded and installed successfully Getting Started Using the Notification Panel Re-open Recently Used ApplicationsTIP You can also open the Notification Panel By pressing the Menu Key Notifications from the Home ScreenPhone Calls How to Make CallsHow to Receive Calls Adjusting Your Call Settings Sharing Contacts Information ContactsImporting Exporting Contacts Contacts Adding a Contact to Favorites Searching for a ContactCreating a New Group Tap at the bottom of the Contacts ScreenEntering Text Android KeyboardXT9 Text Input KeyboardChoosing Touch Input Settings Using the toolbarKey Settings Language & keyboard Entering TextChanging Message Settings MessagingMessage Box Sending a MessageAdd signature Add the signature to all outgoing messages Signature settingsMessaging Creating an Email Account Receiving EmailsComposing and Sending an Email Press the Menu Key Compose from the Inbox ScreenDeleting an Account Email SettingsReplying to or Forwarding an Email Turning on Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi NetworkChecking the Wi-Fi Network Status Getting Connected to the InternetUsing the Phone as a Modem Using the Phone as a Wi-Fi HotspotGetting Connected to the Internet Enabling the Phone as a ModemGetting Connected to the Internet Enabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot Disabling the Wi-Fi HotspotUsing Bookmarks Changing Browser SettingsBrowsing the Internet Browsing OptionsBluetooth Status barMaking the Most of Multimedia Taking Pictures with Your CameraShooting Video with Your Camcorder Playing Your MusicSetting a Song as Ringtone Playing Your VideosMaking the Most of Multimedia Creating PlaylistsOpening Your Gallery Making Memorable MemosPress the Home Key Sound Recorder Home Key Music Playlists My recordingsUsing Your Google Applications Using Google CalendarUsing Google Talk GmailUsing Your Google Applications Changing Your Online Status Google PlacesGoogle Latitude Starting a ChatSorting Out Your Phone Settings Setting Time and DateChanging Display Settings Sound SettingsMobile Network Services Security SettingsSorting Out Your Phone Settings Protecting Your Phone with a PIN or PasswordSetting up Credential Storage Protecting Your SIM Card with a PINChanging Your SIM Card PIN Tap Change SIM PINPrivacy Reset to Factory Settings How to Install an ApplicationPress the Menu Key Settings Storage Managing Your Device MemoryManaging Other Settings Other Applications For Your Safety General SafetyFor Your Safety Radio Frequency RF EnergyFCC Compliance FCC ID Q78-Z990Road Safety Product HandlingDriving Operating MachineryElectrostatic Discharge ESD AntennaSmall Children Normal Use PositionElectrical Safety Interference Blasting Caps and Areas Explosive EnvironmentsGas Stations Explosive Atmospheres Specifications Support microSD card, max. capacity 32GBWarranty Warranty How To Get Warranty ServiceOther Warranty Program