Samsung SMT217TMKATMB, Tab3 user manual Types of Messages, Creating and Sending Messages, Compose

Section 4: Messaging

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

Types of Messages

Your tablet supports these types of messages:

•Text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages

•Email and Gmail messages

•Google+

•Hangouts

Message Icons on the Status Bar

Message icons are displayed on the Status Bar at the top of the display when new messages are received. For more information, refer to “Status Bar” on page 26.

Creating and Sending Messages

1.From a Home screen, tap (Apps) ➔ (Messages)

➔ (Compose).

2.Tap the Enter recipient field to manually enter a recipient.

– or –

Tap to select from one of the following:

• Groups: Select a recipient from the Group list.

• Favorites: Select a recipient from the Favorites list.

• Contacts: Select a recipient from your Contacts list (valid entries must have a wireless phone number or email address).

3.If adding a recipient from either Contacts, or

Group, tap the contact to place a check mark then tap Done. The contact displays in the recipient field.

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