Samsung SGH-a117 Series User Manual

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Section 7: Messaging
Topics Covered
• Settings
This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also 
includes the features and functionality associated with messaging.
Creating and Sending New Messages
Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to 
and from other mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced 
Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to include simple pictures, melodies, 
and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe to 
your service provider’s message service.
The Message icon (
) displays when you have received new text messages. When 
the memory is full, an error message displays and you cannot receive any new 
messages. Use the Delete option in each message box to delete obsolete messages.
1.
In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.
2.
Highlight Messaging and press the Select soft key or the 
 key. 
3.
Highlight Text Message and press the Select soft key or the 
 key. 
4.
Highlight Create New Message and press the Select soft key or 
the 
 key. For more information on entering text into your new message, 
5.
When you have finished writing your message, press the Options soft key. 
Choose from the following options:
• Send: allows you to send the message to the contact.
• Text Formatting: allows you to set the Text Size, Text Mode, Bold, Italic, and 
Alignment for the text entered.