4.Touch the Type to compose field, or touch / Next, and compose your message. While composing a message,

touch Menu for these options:

Add subject: Add a subject field to the message and enter a subject. (This option also converts the message to MMS.)

Attach: Add content to the message to convert it to MMS.

Pictures: Add a picture.

Capture picture: Take a new picture.

Videos: Add a video.

Capture video: Record a new video.

Audio: Add a sound clip.

Record audio: Create a new audio clip.

Slideshow: Add a slideshow of pictures to this message.

Add text: Select text from Contacts, Calendar, or Memo to add to the message.

Insert smiley: Add a text emoticon to the message.

Cancel: Discard the message.

5. Touch Send to send the message.

Managing Messages

Threaded View

Messages you send and receive to the same contact, number or address are grouped together as a “thread”. Threaded messages allow you to see all the messages you exchanged with a contact, or other recipient, with the latest message displayed first.

1.From a Home screen, touch Messaging.

2.Message threads display by contact, number, or address. While viewing message threads, you have these options:

Touch and hold a thread to choose from:

View Contact / Add to contacts: View the contact record, or save the sender/recipient’s information as a new contact, or to update an existing contact.

Delete thread: Erase the entire message thread.

Touch Menu for these options:

Compose: Create a new message.

Delete threads: Touch message threads to mark them for erasure, or touch Select all to mark all message threads for erasure.

Search: Enter characters to search messages and recipient lists.

Settings: Configure message settings.

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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.