Types of Messages

Section 7: Messages

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

Your phone provides the following message types:

•Text Messages

•Multimedia (Picture, Video, and Audio) Messages

•Email and Gmail Messages

•Google+

•Messenger

The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s message service.

The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s multimedia message service.

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Contents

B I L E P H O N E Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of LiabilityS735CUMEnglishWYLJ8PS102412F5 Samsung Telecommunications America STA, LLC Page Table of Contents 107 135 187 254 284 Getting Started Bluetooth Special TextText Conventions To remove the battery cover Battery CoverBattery and SD card are installed under the battery cover Down , then tap Power off OK To replace the battery cover Installing the microSD Memory Card Removing the microSD Memory Card Tap Finish to complete the setup process Initial Device Configuration To unlock your device from the lock screen Switching the Device On or OffTap Power off OK Locking and Unlocking the Device Creating a New Google Account To create a new Google Account from your deviceGmail To create a new Google Account from the Web Click on the Can’t access your account? linkFollow the on-screen password recovery procedure Signing into Your Google Account Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice Mail Enter your passcode Accessing Your Voice MailTo access Voice Mail using your phone dialer Dial your wireless phone number Understanding Your Device Features of Your DevicePage Front View Home key displays the Home screen when pressed Pressing the volume key down mutes the ring tone Back View Status Bar Device Display Display settings Indicator IconsStatus Bar Page Displays when Bluetooth technology is active and enabled Page Tap to select a text input method Displays when your device’s GPS is on and communicating Notification Bar Back Key Function KeysMenu Key Home Key Home Screen ShortcutsGoogle search Home Screen Primary Shortcuts Page Browser launches the built-in Internet Browser Tapping Settings Home Screen Menu Settings Application Screen Menu Settings ApplicationsPress to return to the Home screen For more information, refer to Calculator on BrowserFor more information, refer to Browser on Calculator Clock CameraYou to record, view, and send high definition videos Chrome Gallery DownloadsFor more information, refer to Downloads on For more information, refer to Email on Google + LatitudeLocal Navigation MapsMessaging Messenger Play Magazines PeoplePhone Play Books Search SettingsPlay Music Google Music Play Store Voice Dialer For more information, refer to Using Voice Dialer onTalk For more information, refer to Talk on Navigating Through the Screens Screen NavigationPage Navigating Through the Application Menus Menu Navigation Using Sub-Menus Accessing Recently-Used ApplicationsTap an available on-screen option Sub-Menu items To add a new primary shortcut Customizing the ScreensAdding and Removing Primary Shortcuts You can customize your Home screen by doing the following To add a shortcut from the Applications screen Managing ShortcutsTo remove a current primary shortcut Once the text turns red, let go the shortcut Adding and Removing Widgets To delete a shortcutTo add a Widget Touch and hold the Widget until it becomes transparent Managing WallpapersTo remove a Widget To place a widget onto a different screen Understanding Your Device SD card Overview Using the SD Card MicroSD Icon Indicators Tap Mount SD card Press and then tap System settings Developer optionsMounting the SD Card Communicating with the SD card Available space headings Unmounting the SD cardSD card Memory Status Tap Unmount SD card OK Tap Reset phone Erase everything Factory Data Reset Press and then tap Enter the phone number and then tap Displaying Your Phone NumberMaking a Call Number field Call Notification Running a Call in the Background Ending a Call from the Status Bar Making an Emergency Call Without ServiceEnding a Call Making Emergency Calls Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your call Making an Emergency Call With Service Add 3-sec pause to insert a three-second pause to enter a To view additional dialing options Touch and slide left to reject the call Answering a Call Using Voice Dialer Touch and hold to delete all digits Tap International CallsPause Dialing From the Home screen, tap and then touch and hold To recall any of these numbers Wait DialingRedialing the Last Number Entered digits Tap Mutes or Unmutes Call Call Options Adjusting the Call Volume Turning the Speakerphone on and offMuting a Call Tap . The first caller is placed on hold Setting up a Multi-Party CallMulti-Party calls Making a Multi-Party Call To answer a new call while you have a call in progress Tap Swap again to switch backCall Waiting You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone Call Log Tab Accessing the Call log Tab Call logs Caller Overview Accessing Call log from The Notifications Area Erasing the Call Log List Altering Numbers from the Call Log List Settings Menu Text Input MethodsSelecting the Text Input Method Using the Samsung Keyboard Samsung KeyboardText Input field Changing the Text Input Mode in Keyboard Input Mode Settings Current Mode Emoticons Delete IndicatorShift key All Uppercase Displays when the next character is entered in lowercaseAll lowercase Initial Uppercase Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keyboard Using Symbol/Numeric ModeHold to erase an entire word To enter symbols Using XT9 Predictive TextPage Using XT9 Predictive Text Blue check mark indicates the feature is enabled Using the Google Voice Typing Configure Google Voice TypingTo done via the microphone as text to speech Using Google Voice Typing Sync Settings Accounts & syncAccounts Sign in to your Google account Contacts List Creating a ContactContacts Custom To create a new contact To save a Number from your Keypad Press and then tap Discard to delete the current entry Finding a Contact Tabs Contacts Tabbed Navigation Create SearchContact Field Details screen Editing Contact InformationAdding a Number to an Existing Contact From the Home screen, tap Tap a contact name from the list Deleting Contacts Contact List Options Press to reveal the context menu specific to this entry Contact Entry Options Marking a Contact as Default Tap OK to choose all current phone contact entries Copying Contact Information Synchronizing Contacts 100 Display Options Press and tap Sync now Contacts Press and then tap System settings Accounts & syncAdding more Contacts via Accounts and Sync To resync Social Network Contacts From the Home screen, tap and select an entry Additional Contact OptionsSending an Email to a Contact Export/Import Contact List Settings Favorites TabAdding a contact to your favorites list Tap Done to store the newly created group 104 Groups TabCreating a New Caller Group Tap Create new group Adding an Existing Entry to a Current Caller Group Removing an Entry From a Caller Group Editing a Caller Group Deleting a Caller GroupTap a group entry Press and then tap Delete OK 106 Messages Types of Messages Recipients in the Enter Recipients field 108 Creating and Sending MessagesMessage Icons on the Status Bar Then tapping Apps Messaging Message Options Options before composing a messageFrom the Home screen, tap Messaging Tap Search Options while composing a message Adding attachments to a messageBy tapping OK 110 To read a message Viewing Newly Received Messages Tap Send to deliver your reply Message ThreadsTo reply to a text message Compose your reply To access additional Bubble options Deleting a single message bubble Deleting MessagesDeleting a single message thread Deleting multiple message threads Deleting multiple message bubbles Messaging SettingsStorage settings Message Search Multimedia MMS settings Notifications settings116 ADD Account Creating an Internet Email Account Select additional available options Tap Next Refreshing Email messages Press and then tap Settings email accountDeleting an Internet Email Account Opening an Email Composing Email Configuring Email Settings Alter any of the following settings 122 Microsoft Exchange Email OutlookPage 124 With the new server information entered, tap Next Opening an Exchange Email Refreshing Exchange EmailComposing Exchange Email 126 Deleting an Exchange Email Message Messages Press to return to the previous 128 Refreshing Google Mail Using Google MailSigning into Google Mail Opening Gmail Composing a Gmail Message Other Gmail Options Creating an Additional Gmail Account Viewing a Gmail Message Google Talk From the Home screen, tap Talk Begin using Google Talk 132 Messenger Google + Select the account you want to use to sign in to Google+ Multimedia Assigning the Default Storage Location Using the Camera Taking Photos136 SCN Camera Options Camera settings Camera key takes a photo when pressed in Camera mode138 Pictures and Videos Image Viewer Options Photo optionsVideo options 140 Camera Image OptionsDelete allows you to erase the current image Edit launches the photo editor application Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper Assigning an Image as a Contact Photo 142 Using the CamcorderEditing a Photo Shooting Video To play your video for review Press to return to the viewer Camcorder Options Camcorder settings 352x288, 320x240, or144 Accessing Videos Gallery Opening the Gallery146 Play Music From the Home screen, tap Applications Play MusicTap an on-screen album to open it and begin playback Searching for Music in Your Library Changing Library View Changing Music Settings Listening to MusicPlaying Music Displaying the Now Playing Screen Options adjacent to the label and tap Play150 Tab Options Options While Playing a SongGenres Play or Add to queue Tap playlist Add to playlist to add the song to a Is tapped Visible when is tappedCreating a Playlist Adding Songs to Playlists Deleting a Playlist Playing a Playlist YouTube 156 Applications Development Browser Calculator157 158 Settings displays a list of configurable settingsCalendar To manually sync calendar events From the Month tab, press New event Calendar SettingsPress Settings General settings Creating a Calendar Event 160 Camera Google Chrome Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google Chrome161 Setting the Snooze Feature Setting an AlarmClock Tap Set alarm Add alarm Turning Off an Alarm Downloads Tap an available file163 From the Home screen, tap Google+ 164 Gmail 165 Latitude Sharing your Location with Friends Add friends Tap Add friendsTap Yes at the Send sharing requests prompt Latitude Options Help provides help information 168 What’s New launches the Play Store Tap the Maps icon to launch the related maps feature Local169 From the Home screen, tap Applications Maps Press and then tap System settings Location services 170Maps Enabling a Location source Tap GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite Opening Maps171 172 Press and select one of the following options Messaging Help provides help information173 174 Navigation Navigation options Enabling GPS Location 176 Navigation Map options 177 PeoplePhone From the Home screen, tap People Play Books 179 Play MagazinesTap a magazine to see more information and subscribe From the Home screen, tap Applications Play Music Read the application descriptions 180 Accessing the Play StorePlay Store Downloading a New Google Application 181 Tap Install Accept & download Android Development Unknown sourcesUnknown sources Clearing application cache and data Uninstalling third-party applicationsSearch Manage applications 184 SettingsTalk Voice Dialer 185 To configure YouTube SettingsGeneral Uploads specifies network preferences for uploads To watch a high quality video PreloadingAbout Help provides answers to most YouTube questions Entering a URL Accessing the InternetTo access the Browser Homepage From the homepage, tap Search Using BookmarksTo perform an Internet search using keywords Search the Internet Adding Bookmarks Editing BookmarksTap Edit bookmark Tap Delete bookmark Using Web HistoryDeleting Bookmarks Emptying the Cookies Tap any entry to display the selected webpage Using Most VisitedBrowser Settings To configure browser settings Accessibility Contrast Allows you to adjust the on-screen contrast AdvancedYour phone. Choose from Google, Yahoo!, or Bing Bandwidth Management Labs194 Bluetooth Status Indicators BluetoothAbout Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off To set visibility Bluetooth SettingsTo access the Bluetooth Settings menu To change your Bluetooth name Pairing Bluetooth Devices To scan for Bluetooth devicesTo review your Bluetooth received files Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device To pair your device with another Bluetooth deviceVerify your Bluetooth is active 198 Sending Contacts via Bluetooth Verify Bluetooth is activeTap Unpair to delete the paired device Enable Downloading for Web Applications Verify your Bluetooth is active and your phone is visible200 PC Connections Connecting as an MTP devicePage Wi-Fi About Wi-FiEnabling USB Debugging 204 Activating Wi-FiConnecting to a Wi-Fi Network Tap Connect Wi-Fi Status Indicators Following icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection statusManually Add a New Network Connection To access the Wi-Fi Advanced Settings menu Deactivating Wi-FiManually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi Advanced Settings Accessing Settings Wi-Fi Settings207 Press and then tap Advanced Wi-Fi settingsKeep Wi-Fi On During Sleep Network Notification Bluetooth settings Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network209 210 Tap Rename to confirm your settingActivating the Device Name Activating Visibility Usage Data UsageScanning for Devices To activate/deactivate Mobile data usage To set a mobile data limit More... SettingsUsing Airplane mode A single motion touch and slide the Mobile data slider Tap Add VPN network VPN settingsPress and then tap System settings More... VPN Adding a VPN Connecting to a VPN Edit a VPNDelete a VPN Mobile networks Wi-Fi Direct Setup and SettingsTo activate your Wi-Fi Direct connection Data enabled Call Settings Configuring General Call SettingsTo access the Call settings menu 217 TTY Mode Voicemail Sound SettingsVoicemail Settings Adjusting the Volume Settings Tap Silent mode Silent mode via Device Options ScreenSetup Device Vibration Tap OK to assign the volume levels Tap Vibrate and ring to activate the feature 220 Setup the Voice Call RingtoneSetting a Notification Ringtone Setting a Vibration and Ring 221 Audible System Sounds Configure the following screen display settings Display SettingsAdjusting the Screen Display Adjusting Screen Brightness Battery Usage SD Card & Device Storage223 Press and then tap System settings Apps ALL Tap Force stop, Clear data, or Clear cache224 225 Running Services To deactivate Accounts and sync Accounts and SynchronizationStorage Used To activate Accounts and sync Tap ADD Account Google Tap Existing To configure the Google management settingsSynchronizing a Google Account To add a new Google account Locate and tap the corporate email account Synchronizing Your Corporate Account 229 Location ServicesUsing Google Location Services Enabling the GPS Satellites 230 SecurityEnabling the Location & Google Search Screen Unlock Pattern Overview Tap Screen lock Pattern Using SlideSetting an Unlock Pattern Tap Screen lock Slide Tap Screen lock Changing the Screen Lock PatternDeleting the Screen Lock Pattern PIN Lock and Unlock Automatically Lock Password Lock and UnlockUsing a Visible Pattern Power Button Instantly Locks Select an administrator device and follow the prompts 234 Password SettingsDevice Administration Tap Make passwords visible to activate this feature Tap Unknown sources to active this feature Credential Storage235 Press and then tap System settings Language & input Language and Input SettingsLanguage Settings Samsung Keypad Settings 237 238 XT9 Advanced Settings 239 Press Configuring Voice Input Recognition Configuring Text-to-speech241 242 Back up and ResetMobile Backup and Restore Press and then tap System settings Backup & reset 243 Prior to doing a Factory ResetTo export a Contact list to your microSD card storage Tap Export to storage OK Date and Time Read the on-screen reset informationTap Reset phone Press and then tap System settings Date & time To the right to turn it on Accessibility Settings Developer Options USB Debugging246 Stay awake Desktop Backup PasswordTap Desktop backup password Development device ID 248 User Interface Options 249 Application Options Google Search Settings Search Press Settings250 To access phone information About Phone251 252 Software UpdateModel number displays the device’s model number Build number displays the software, build number 253 254 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF SignalsDo cell phones pose a health hazard? Your mobile device 255 256 Interphone Study International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users Cosmos 257 Cell Phone Industry Actions Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories 259 Hands-Free Kits Children and Cell Phones 261 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 262 263 FCC Part 15 Information to User 264 Smart Practices While DrivingReorient or relocate the receiving antenna On the Road Off the Phone 265 266 Battery Use and Safety 267 Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Drop It Off Mail It269 270 UL Certified Travel Charger 271 Display / Touch-Screen Use of Agps in Emergency Calls Your Location Emergency Calls Navigation273 274 Care and MaintenanceIf the mobile device is not on, switch it on To make an emergency call Responsible Listening 276 American Academy of Audiology Plaza American Drive, Suite Reston, VA Voice 800277 278 Operating EnvironmentStreet, S.W., Suite Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC Email cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet 279 Implantable Medical Devices Potentially Explosive Environments Other Medical DevicesVehicles Posted Facilities FCC Notice Restricting Childrens Access to Your Mobile DeviceWhen your Device is Wet FCC Notice and Cautions 282 Other Important Safety Information 283 Standard Limited Warranty What is covered and for how long?What is not covered? 285 What are SAMSUNG’s obligations? What must you do to obtain warranty service? What are the limits on SAMSUNG’s liability?286 287 288 What is the procedure for resolving disputes? 289 Precautions for Transfer and Disposal Severability290 291 End User License Agreement for Software 292 293 294 295 296 Disclaimer of Warranty Regarding Third Party Applications 297 298 299 Dispute Resolution 300 301 Sec Pause AccessingAdd 3 Sec Pause Adjusting Airplane Mode Alarm Background Data Applications Development Automatic Restore Back upBackup and Restore Battery Cover Battery Usage Battery Use & Safety Bing Configuration Call SettingsCall Volume Camera PTP Care and Maintenance Contact Entry Date and Time Default NotificationsDefault Storage Contact Emoticons Deleting a contact Emergency Calls Desktop Backup PasswordDownloads RF Signals Factory Data Reset Device Google Google Chrome Google Location ServicesFont Size Games Groups Google’s Location ServicesGoogle Talk 44 Google Voice Typing GPS & Agps GPS Satellites 171, 175 Managing Applications LanguageLock Screen Making Multi-party calls Multi-Tasking On/Off Switch Operating Environment OrganizerOther Important Safety Information Outlook Mobile Web Phone number PasswordsRemove Account 119, 122 Reset Pause Dialing Phone Screen Rotation Setup Screen TimeoutRecycling Search Engine Samsung Software Setting an alarm Setting up Snooze SNS Social Network TTS TTY Mode UL Certified Travel ChargerUninstalling SIM Card Unmounting Voice Typing USB Connections Volume SettingsUSB Settings Using Favorites 209 Manually scan for network Off Wi-FiHigh Quality 155, 186 Settings 315 Widgets