Messaging, Creating and Sending New Messages | Samsung GH68-18879A

Section 7: Messaging

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. It also allows you to send messages to an email address.

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 ➔ Messaging ➔ 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 23.

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

•Insert: allows you to insert a message from the Text Template, an Address Book entry, or information from your Favorites menu.

•Save to: allows you to save the message to Drafts or My Folder.

•Select Language: allows you to set the language to English, Français, or Español.

•In put Mode: allows you to change the input mode for your text message.

•Back: returns to the Messaging menu with the option to save the message to the Drafts folder.

3.Press the Send To soft key and enter the recipient information.

4.Press the Send soft key to send the message.

Retrieving New Messages

Text messages from other phones are delivered directly to your phone. Use the following steps to retrieve them.

Viewing a Message

1.In Idle mode, press the Menu ➔ Messaging. Press the

Select soft key or the key.

2.Highlight Inbox and press the Select soft key or the key. The message list opens. The icons on the left indicates the message status.

• : indicates SMS

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SGH-A137 Series Headquarters Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Table of Contents Tools Getting Started Removing the BatteryKey until the power-off image displays Installing the SIM Card Removing the SIM Card Installing the Battery Charging a Battery Powering On or Off the Phone Mail and press the Select soft key or the key Setting Up Your Voice MailChanging the Voice Mail Number Open View of Your Phone Features of Your PhoneUnderstanding Your Phone Special Function keys Press the Asterisk/Shift key Keys Backlight Closed View of Your PhoneEarpiece Used to listen to audio from your phone Icons Internal Display LayoutSelecting Functions and Options Display has 3 areas Command Keys Navigation Key End KeySend Key Making a Call Call Functions To dial the number, highlight the number and press Adjusting the Call VolumeAnswering a Call Making a Call from the Address Book Deleting a Missed Call Recent CallsCall Time Viewing Missed Calls Options During a Call Data VolumeSilent Profile Mode Data Call Time Call Options Switching off the Microphone MutePutting a Call on Hold To answer a call while you have a call in progress Muting or Sending Key TonesSearching for a Number in Address Book Call WaitingPage Menu Navigation Accessing a Menu Function by ScrollingUsing Shortcuts Menu Navigation My Menu displays the following menu items AlarmsKey Press the Save soft key to save your changes My Menu Press to save these changes To change the time format, see Set Time & Date onRecurrence Press the key to choose from the following Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode Example To enter Hello, press Using T9 ModeEnter a Word in T9 Mode Key changes the text case between T9EAB, T9EAb, T9Eab Entering Symbols Using Alphabet Mode Using Numbers Finding an Address Book Entry Using Contacts ListUnderstanding Your Address Book Dialing a Number from Address Book Storing a Number in the SIM Card Adding a New ContactStoring a Number in the Phone’s Memory Enter the following information for the New Contact Speed Dial ListSelect an available entry and press the key Highlight SIM Card and press the Select soft key or View allows you to view the contact entry information Reject ListChanging a Number Assigned to a Key Deleting Speed Dial Entries FDN Contacts Service NumberAddress Book Settings Settings. Press the key Viewing a Message MessagingCreating and Sending New Messages Retrieving New Messages Options for a Text Message Using Message OptionsOptions for the Inbox Used Space Using Message TemplatesMessage Settings Idle mode, press the Menu Messaging Messaging Settings Call Changing Your SettingsQuick Tips Set Sound Profiles Phone Select Main Display to access the followingPress the key to access the following menus Set Display Highlight the selection and press the Select soft key Light SettingsSet Time & Date Make your selection and press the Save soft key Own Number Set PhoneSecurity Language Lock Applications Set FDN ModeLock SIM Card Check PIN Code Network Selection SIM Dependent Change Phone PasswordChange PIN code Change PIN2 Code Choose from Flip Open or Anykey Answer Set CallsGeneral Call Barring SIM Dependent Voice CallTo set your call forwarding options Set Applications Idle mode, press the Menu Settings SetMessage Settings Select Cancel All to cancel all call waiting features Address Book Settings Browser SettingsCalendar Settings Shared Memory Reset SettingsAll Sound Profile Settings Display Settings Phone Settings Messaging My Stuff Address Book Tip Calculator ToolsCalendar Calculator World Time TimerConverter Stopwatch Once you have chosen from one of the above options My StuffAudio Tones Rename allows you to rename the image Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu modeGraphics Answer Tones For more information, refer to Used Space on Navigating the WAP Browser Access a WAP SiteWAP Launching the WAP Browser About displays the browser version and the handset version Selecting and Using Menu OptionsGo to It allows you to move a certain page you selected Downloading Multimedia Files Using Favorites Changing the WAP Profiles Clearing the CachePress the Select soft key or the key to connect Select Clear Cache WAP Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Health and Safety InformationHealth and Safety Information No metal and that positions the handset a minimum Samsung Mobile Products and RecyclingUL Certified Travel Adapter What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Consumer Information on Wireless PhonesDo wireless phones pose a health hazard? What are the results of the research done already? National Telecommunications and Information AdministrationPage What about children using wireless phones? Page Road Safety Page Responsible Listening American Academy of Audiology National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthOperating Environment Vehicles Implantable Medical DevicesHearing Aids Other Medical Devices Emergency Calls Potentially Explosive Environments FCC Notice Other Important Safety InformationRestricting Childrens access to your Phone FCC Notice and Cautions Product Performance Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones Use the battery only for its intended purpose Battery Standby and Talk TimeBattery Precautions Care and Maintenance What is Covered and For How Long? Warranty InformationStandard Limited Warranty Warranties of Title or NON-INFRINGEMENT Page Precautions for Transfer and Disposal Index Soft Keys Sound Settings Speakerphone Key Speed Dial Navigation key Numeric Mode OptionsPIN Check Powering on/off Shortcuts Silent Profile Mode SIM card Travel adapter Understanding Your Address book Symbols Mode T9 ModeText Input Mode Warranty Information