Samsung SGH-T839HABTMB user manual Group Texting, Tap Done to update the block list entries

Common settings

•Block list: allows you to configure a block list for incoming messages from assigned parties. Similar to call blocking but for incoming messages.

–Tap Select all to choose all recent recipients or place a checkmark alongside those desired parties.

–Tap Done to update the block list entries.

Auto-Reply settings

Enables you to set up an “away from my phone” text message that goes out to all incoming recipients not on the block list. Similar to an “Out Of Office message” message for email.

1.Tap Enable Auto-replyto activate the feature.

2.Edit the Start time & date and End time & date fields to regulate when the feature is active.

3.Tap Auto-reply (Tap to edit) to create the new “away from my phone” outgoing text message.

4.Tap OK to store the new message.

Group Texting

This service allows you to text a multiple number of contacts simultaneously.

Note: To receive certain group text messages, it might be necessary to disable the Notification pop-up feature. When enabled, notifications are not displayed. For more information, refer to “Notification Pop-up”on page 206.

1.From the Home screen, tap (Group Texting).

2.Read the terms of service and tap Accept.

3.Enter your first and last name and tap OK.

4.Click the on-screen photo icon to update your Group text image and then tap OK. By clicking OK, you are publically sharing your name. Your phone is then provisioned for group SMS texting.

To create a new group:

1.From the Home screen, tap (Group Texting).

2.Tap Create New Group to create a new text group.

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