Changing Message Settings | AT&T Z998 guide

Changing Message Settings

The phone’s message settings are pre-configured for you to use immediately. To

change them, press Settings from the Messaging screen.

Storage settings:

•Delete old messages: Delete old messages as 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 (SMS) message settings:

•Manage SIM card messages: Manage the messages stored on your SIM card.

•Service Center: Enables you to view and edit the service center number. Multimedia (MMS) message settings:

•Auto-retrieve: Automatically download multimedia messages.

•MMS creation mode: Choose to create an MMS message with or without restriction, or receive a warning when adding a restricted attachment to an MMS message.

Display settings:

•Dialog patterns: Select a dialog pattern. Notification settings:

•Notifications: Show message notifications in the status bar.

•Select ringtone: Choose a ringtone for your incoming messages.

•Vibrate: Make your phone vibrate when a new message arrives.

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AT&T Z998 manual Changing Message Settings

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User Guide Page Contents Contents Bluetooth Using Bluetooth Security Settings Managing Your Device Memory RF Exposure Information SAR Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC CtiaPage Getting Started Phone SetupInstalling the SIM Card and Battery Replace the back cover Charging the Battery Removing the Battery SIM/microSD CardInserting a microSD Card Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time Switching Your Phone On/OffSwitching to Sleep Mode Waking Up Your Phone Getting AroundTouch Control Get to Know Your Phone To restart the phone Press to switch your phone to Sleep ModeKey Functions Press to wake up your phone Home Screens Navigating Your Home Screens Getting Started Alarm set Connected to a Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi in useStatus and Notification icons GPS on Using the Notifications Panel Phone Calls How to Make CallsYou can also access your contacts by Tapping Contacts Calling from the Dialer Calling from a Text Message How to Receive CallsCalling from Your Call History Answering a Call Turning the Speakerphone On/Off Muting a CallPutting a Call on Hold Adding a Call Adjusting Your Call Settings Or Forward when unreachable Call Barring Settings Forbid certain types of callsForward when busy, Forward when unanswered Additional settings Your number From the Contacts screen, press Import/export ContactsImporting and Exporting Contacts All contacts Tap Import or Export Creating a Contact Creating a New Group Adding a Contact to FavoritesSearching for a Contact Press Send group message Android Keyboard Entering TextTo use the landscape keyboard, from the home screen, press TouchPal Keyboard To Switch the Keyboard LayoutFrom the home screen, press Full Qwerty Tap the alphabetic keys to enter letters Key PhonePad CooTek T+ Choosing Touch Input Settings To Enable and Use TouchPal Curve Sending a Message MessagingMessage Box From the home screen, tap Tap Changing Message Settings Messaging Composing and Sending an Email Creating an Email AccountReceiving Email To select a contact Replying to or Forwarding an Email Email SettingsFrom your inbox, press Settings Deleting an Email Account Turning on Wi-Fi Connecting to the InternetAdding a New GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G/4G LTE Connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status Opening a Web Browsing the InternetBrowsing Options Editing a Bookmark Using BookmarksOpening Another Browser Window Deleting a Bookmark Syncing Chrome Changing Browser SettingsUsing Google Chrome From the home screen, tap Chrome Using Bluetooth Screen, press Entertainment Adjusting Camera SettingsTaking Pictures with Your Camera White Camera to adjust the white balance automaticallySharing a Picture Balance Opening Your Gallery Camcorder to adjust the white balance automatically Adjusting Your Video SettingsShooting Video with Your Camcorder Playing Your Videos Sharing a VideoVideo name Adding Music to Your Phone Playing Your Music Song and artist information Managing Playlists Setting a Song as RingtoneCreating Playlists Adding a Song to a Playlist Play Any Saved Memo Making Memorable MemosTap My records Calculator AlarmApplications Facebook Kingsoft Office File ManagerTask Manager Twitter TimerFrom the home screen, tap Voice Dialer and speak a command Voice Dialer Google Search and Google Now Google ApplicationsPerforming a Search Creating and Sending an Email Through Gmail Accessing Account SettingsGmail Adding Another Account Navigating Google Play Using Google CalendarGoogle Play Adding a PIN Opening Google Talk Using Google TalkAccessing Calendar Settings Adding a New Friend Google Local Starting a Chat Google Maps Google MusicGoogle+ Messenger Play Movies & TV Play BooksPlay Magazines Voice Search Display Settings Phone SettingsSetting Date and Time Sound Settings Security Settings Language SettingsMobile Network Services Protecting Your Phone with a Screen Unlock Pattern Protecting Your Phone with a PIN or Password Setting Up Credential Storage Disabling Screen Lock SettingsDeleting Secure Credentials Managing Your Device Memory Factory ResetManaging Applications Accessibility Managing Other SettingsSearch Settings Voice Interaction About Phone For Your Safety General Safety FCC Regulations RF Exposure Information SAR Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Mobile Phones For Your Safety Ctia Driving DistractionProduct Handling Operating Machinery Demagnetization Do not touch the SIM card’s metal connectorsSmall Children Electrostatic Discharge ESD Air Bags AntennaNormal Use Position Seizures/Blackouts Loud Noise Repetitive Strain InjuriesEmergency Calls Phone Heating Electrical Safety Interference Hospitals Hearing AidsMedical Devices Aircraft Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres Explosive EnvironmentsInterference in Cars Blasting Caps and Areas Specifications Warranty Normal wear and tear Limited Warranty How to Get Warranty Service Other Warranty Programs