Messaging, Types of Messages | Samsung SCH-I500RKAUSC specs

Section 6: Messaging

This section describes how to send and receive messages, and other features associated with messaging.

Types of Messages

Your phone supports these types of messages:

•Text messages: Send and receive simple messages containing text to other mobile phones or email addresses (also known as SMS).

•Multimedia messages: Send and receive text messages with pictures and/or sound to other mobile phones or email addresses (also known as MMS).

•Mobile IMs: Exchange Instant Messages to users of popular messaging sites.

•Email: Send and receive email from your email accounts, including Corporate Exchange mail.

•Gmail: Send and receive Gmail from your Google account.

•Google Talk: Chat with other Google Talk users.

Note: Messaging service availability depends on your network and service plan. Multimedia Messaging charges apply per your Calling Plan. Monthly plans are available. Higher rates apply for International Multimedia Messaging (when available). Compatible Device required.

Text and Multimedia Messaging

Your phone can send and receive text and multimedia messages to other mobile phones and to email addresses.

Creating and Sending Messages

1.From a Home screen, touch Messaging ➔ New message.

2.If needed, display the on-screen keyboard by tapping the To field.

3.Enter the recipient’s name, phone number, or email address.

Note: As you enter a name, phone number or email address, matching contacts appear on the screen. Touch a contact to add it to the list, or continue entering characters.

Tip: If you are creating a message with the phone in portrait mode, touch Recent to choose a recent recipient, touch Contacts to select contacts, or touch Group to choose a group for the To list.

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SCH-I500, SCH-I500RKAUSC specifications

The Samsung SCH-I500, also known as the Fascinate, is a notable smartphone that was released as part of Samsung's Galaxy S series. This device, originally launched in 2010, gained attention for its impressive design and advanced features at the time, making it a popular choice among technology enthusiasts and mainstream consumers alike.

One of the main features of the Samsung SCH-I500 is its 4-inch Super AMOLED display. This technology provided vibrant colors and deep blacks, enhancing the overall visual experience for users. The screen resolution of 480x800 pixels ensured that images and text appeared sharp, which was particularly appealing for multimedia consumption and web browsing. Its sleek design, characterized by a glass front and plastic back with rounded edges, made it comfortable to hold and operate.

Under the hood, the SCH-I500 is powered by a 1 GHz Cortex-A8 processor, offering decent performance for multitasking and running applications. It comes with 512 MB of RAM, which, while modest by today’s standards, was quite sufficient for smooth operation of the Android 2.1 (Eclair) operating system it originally shipped with. Samsung later provided updates that allowed users to experience Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), enhancing the functionality and user interface.

The device features a 5-megapixel rear camera, equipped with LED flash, capable of capturing decent photos and video in various lighting conditions. With features like autofocus and digital zoom, it allowed users to document their experiences effectively. Additionally, the SCH-I500 included a front-facing camera, catering to the growing demand for video calling and self-portraits.

On the connectivity front, the Samsung SCH-I500 supports 3G networks and offers Wi-Fi capabilities, enabling users to connect to the internet easily when in range of a Wi-Fi hotspot. Bluetooth support also facilitated file sharing and the use of wireless accessories, such as headphones.

Another characteristic of this device is its storage options, offering 2 GB of onboard storage, expandable via a microSD card slot, which allows users to increase their storage capacity significantly for apps, media files, and documents.

While the Samsung SCH-I500 may seem outdated today, it was a significant step forward in mobile technology at the time of its release, showcasing key features and performance that appealed to a wide range of users. Its combination of a vibrant display, capable camera, and solid performance made it a standout smartphone in its era, contributing to the success of the Galaxy S series in the competitive smartphone market.

Samsung SCH-I500RKAUSC user manual Types of Messages, Text and Multimedia Messaging

Models: SCH-I500 SCH-I500RKAUSC