Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Owners Manual

							Messaging       144
: displays a confirmation dialog box that when pressed, 
deletes the entire thread.
 Add to spam numbers: allows you to register the number as 
spam.
 Remove from spam numbers: allows you to unregister a 
number from the spam number list. This option only appears if 
the number was previously registered as spam.
Deleting Messages
Deleting a single message thread
1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging .
2.Touch and hold a message, then tap Delete. 
3. At the 
Delete prompt, tap OK to delete or Cancel to 
cancel.
Deleting multiple message threads
1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging .
2.Press   ➔ Delete threads.
3. Tap each message you want to delete. A checkmark 
will appear beside each message you select.
4. Ta p  
Delete. 5.
At the 
Delete prompt, tap OK to delete or Cancel to 
cancel.
Message Search
You can search through your messages by using the 
Message Search feature. 1. From the main Home screen, tap 
Messaging .
2.Ta p    ➔ Search.
3. Use the on-screen keypad to enter a word or phrase to 
search for, then tap 
.
4.All messages that contain the search string you 
entered are displayed.
Messaging Settings
To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia 
messages, Voice mails, and Push messages.
1. From the main Home screen, tap 
Messaging  ➔ 
  ➔ 
Settings. 
2. The following message settings are available under 
three different tabs:
General Tab:
 Delete old messages
: deletes old messages when the limit is 
reached, rather than having them overwritten. 
						

							145
 Text message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many text 
messages can be in one conversation.
 Multimedia message limit: allows you to set a limit on how 
many multimedia messages can be in one conversation.
 Text templates: allows you to edit or add new text templates to 
use in your messaging.
 Bubble style: allows you to choose from several bubble styles 
for your messages. Bubbles are the rounded boxes that 
surround each message.
 Background style: allows you to choose from several 
background styles for your messages.
: when in Landscape mode, allows you to view both 
the message list and the contents of the currently selected 
message.
 Use the volume key: allows you to change the text size by 
using the up or down volume keys.
 Add signature: when enabled, this feature allows you to create 
a signature at the end of your outgoing text messages.
 Signature text: allows you to enter a desired signature for your 
message.
SMS/MMS Tab:
 Manage SIM card messages
: allows you to manage the 
messages that you have stored on your SIM card.
 Message center: allows you to enter the number of your 
Message center where your messages reside while the system 
is attempting to deliver them.
 Input mode: allows you to set the input mode for your text 
messages. Choose between GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or 
Automatic.
 Group messaging: allows you to send a single message to 
multiple recipients.
: allows the message system to retrieve 
messages automatically.
: allows you to select the creation mode, Free, 
Restricted, or Warning.
–Restricted: you can only create and submit messages with 
content belonging to the Core MM Content Domain.
–Warning: the phone will warn you via pop up messages that 
you are creating a multimedia message which does not fit the 
Core MM Content Domain.
–Free: you may add any content to the message. 
						

							Messaging       146
: allows you to receive an alert when MMS mode 
becomes active.
More Tab:
 Push messages
: allows you to receive push messages from 
the network.
 CB activation: allows you to receive Cell Broadcast (CB) 
messages.
 Channel configuration: allows you to set up the channel that 
you will receive CB messages on.
 Notifications: allows you to see message notifications on your 
status bar.
 Select ringtone: allows you to set the ringtone for your 
message notifications.
: allows you to configure the vibration mode associated 
with message alerts.
 Message alert repetition: allows you to set the interval for new 
message alerts. Choose from: Once, Every 2 minutes, or Every 
10 minutes.
 Preview message: when enabled, allows you to view a 
preview of new message text on the Status bar.
 Emergency alerts: allows you to receive wireless emergency 
alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS). 
For more information, refer to 
“Emergency Alerts”  on page 
147.
 Emergency notification preview: allows you to play the 
emergency alert tone so you will know what to expect when an 
alert is received.
 Alert reminder: allows you to set reminders after you receive 
an alert. You can select Once, Every 2 minutes, Every 15 
minutes, or Off (default).
 Spam settings: when enabled, allows you to configure 
available spam settings such as:
 Add to spam numbers: allows you to manually enter and 
assign a phone number as being sent from a spam source.
 Add to spam phrases: allows you to assign a specific text 
phrase as belonging to a spam message. Ex: Dear friend.
 Block unknown senders: when active, automatically blocks 
incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked numbers. 
						

							147
Emergency Alerts
This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts 
from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) which 
may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting 
Network (PLAN). If your wireless provider has chosen to 
participate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the 
providers coverage area. If you travel outside your providers 
coverage area, wireless emergency alerts may not be 
available. For more information, please contact your wireless 
provider.
Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive 
geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages are 
provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and 
will alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within 
their area. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency 
Alert message.
There are three types of Emergency Alerts:
Alerts issued by the President
Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (Extreme and 
Severe)
AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)
Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Threats 
(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts issued by the 
President can not be disabled. To disable Imminent Threats 
and AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below:
1. From the main Home screen, tap 
Messaging .
2.Press   ➔ Settings ➔ More tab.
3. Scroll to the bottom and tap 
Emergency alerts.
4. All alerts are enabled by default (checkmark showing). 
Tap on an alert option to disable the alert and remove 
the checkmark.
Using Email
Email enables you to review and create email using various 
email services. You can also receive text message alerts 
when you receive an important email.
Creating an Email Account
1.From the Home screen, tap  ➔ Email .
Your accounts screen displays with an Email setup 
screen displayed.
2. Enter you email address in the 
Email address field.
3. Enter your password in the 
Password field. 
						

							Messaging       148
4.
If you want to see your password as it is being typed, 
tap 
Show password to create a checkmark.
5. Ta p  
Next.
6. At the 
Account options screen, tap any of the options 
you would like.
7. Ta p  
Next.
8. Enter a name for this email account (optional).
9. Ta p  
Done.
Creating a Corporate Email Account
Use the following procedure to  configure your phone to 
synchronize with a co rporate email account.
1. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔ Email .
Your accounts screen displays with an Email setup 
screen displayed.
2. Enter you email address in the 
Email address field.
3. Enter your password in the 
Password field.
4. If you want to see your password as it is being typed, 
tap 
Show password to create a checkmark.
5. If you want all of your emails sent from this email 
account by default, tap checkbox to create a 
checkmark. 6.
Ta p  
Manual setup.
7. Ta p  t h e  
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync field.
8. Enter all the Exchange server information, Domain, 
User name and Password, then tap 
Next.
9. At the 
Activation prompt, tap OK.
The 
Account options screen is displayed.
10. Enter the desired information in the different fields, 
then tap 
Next.
11. Enter an Account name for this account (Optional) and 
tap 
Done.
Wait for the Inbox to synchronize before use.
12. Press   ➔ 
Settings to change the account settings.
Creating Additional Email Accounts
To create additional email accounts after setting up your first 
account, follow these steps:
1. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔ Email .
Your Email screen displays showing your emails from 
the active account.
2. Press   ➔ 
Settings.
3. Ta p   
Add account to add another email account. 
						

							1494.
Enter the information required to set up another 
account. For more information, refer to “Creating an 
Email Account”  on page 147.
Switching Between Email Accounts
1.From the Home screen, tap  ➔ Email .
Your Email screen displays showing your emails from 
the active account.
2. Tap the Inbox button at the top of your screen that 
displays the optional name  you assigned to your active 
email account, for example, Work, Gmail, etc.
Your Email accounts screen is displayed.
3. Tap the Email account you would like to switch to. You 
can also select 
Combined view which will display email 
messages from all accounts.
4. The new Email account is displayed.
Using Gmail
Gmail is Google’s web-based email. When you first setup the 
phone, Gmail is configured. Depending on the 
synchronization settings, Gmail is automatically synchronized 
with your Gmail account.
Signing into Your Gmail
Note: You must sign in to your Gmail account in order to 
access Gmail.
1. Sign on to your Google account if you are not already 
signed on. For more information, refer to  “Creating a 
New Google Account”   on page 13.
2. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔ Gmail .
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
The Inbox loads conversations and email.
Creating a Gmail Message
1.From the Gmail Inbox, tap   at the bottom of the 
screen to create a new message.
2. Enter the recipients Email address in the 
To field.
Separate multiple recipient email addresses with a 
comma.
3. Tap   and select 
Add Cc/Bcc to add a carbon or blind 
copy.
4. Enter the subject of this message in the 
Subject field.
5. Ta p  t h e  
Compose email field and begin composing your 
message. 
						

							Messaging       150
6.
Tap   to send.
Viewing a Gmail Message
1.From the Gmail Inbox, tap a message to view it.
2. The following options are available after a message 
has been selected:
: archives the selected message.
 Delete : deletes the message.
 Mark Unread : after reading a message, marks as unread.
 Newer: swipe your screen to the right to see newer messages.
: swipe your screen to the left to see older messages.
3.Press   for additional options.
Hangouts
Hangouts is a free Windows a nd web-based application for 
instant messaging offered by Google. You can connect with 
your friends across computers  and various Android devices. 
You can have conversations or video calls with up to 10 
friends.
Note: The first time you use Hangouts, you will need to 
download the updated applicat ion from the Play Store. 
When the Play Store page displays, tap 
Update. For more 
information, refer to “Play Store”   on page 187.
1. Log on to your Google acco unt if you have not already 
done so. For more information, refer to  “Creating a 
New Google Account”   on page 13.
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Hangouts .
3. The first time you access Hangouts, tap 
Confirm to 
confirm your mobile number. If the number is not 
correct, tap 
Edit Number to change it.
4. Begin using Hangouts.
5. Press   ➔ 
Help for more information on using 
Hangouts. 
						

							151
Google +
Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a 
lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream 
to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast 
messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant 
Upload to automatically upload  videos and photos to your 
own private album on Google+.
1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information, 
refer to  “Creating a New Google Account”   on page 13.
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Google+ .
3. Select the account you want to use to sign in to 
Google+.
– or –
Ta p  
Add account to create another account.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google+.
5. Visit 
www.google.com/mobile/+/ for more information.
Messenger
Messenger allows you to bring gr oups of friends together into 
a simple group conversation. When you get a new 
conversation in Messenger, Goog le+ sends an update to your 
phone. It is now being incorporated into the Hangouts 
application.
1. Sign on to your Google account. For more information, 
refer to  “Creating a New Google Account”   on page 13.
2. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Messenger .
3. At the Update to Hangouts display, tap 
Go to the app.
4. The Hangouts screen is displayed. For more 
information, refer to  “Hangouts”  on page 150.
AT&T Messages App
AT&T Messages brings your texts, calls, and voicemail 
messages together into a single conversation thread and is 
accessible by phone or computer.
1. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔ Messages .
2. The first time you use AT&T Messages, tap 
Update 
AT&T Messages
. 
						

							Messaging       152
3.
Sign on to your Google account if you are not already 
signed on. For more information, refer to  “Creating a 
New Google Account”   on page 13.
Note: The first time you use the AT&T Messages app, you will 
need to download the updated application from the Play 
Store. When the Play Store page displays, tap 
Update 
then follow the on-screen instructions. For more 
information, refer to “Play Store”   on page 187.
4. At the 
Legal stuff... screen, tap Accept to continue.
5. Ta p  
Call Voicemail to record a personal greeting and set 
up your app.
6. Follow the on-screen instru ctions to use the AT&T 
Messages app.
ChatON
Provides a global mobile communication service where you 
can chat with more than 2 buddies via a group chat. Share 
things such as pictures, videos, animation messages 
(Scribbles), audio, Contacts,  Calendar entries, and Location 
information. 
For more information, visit: 
https://web.samsungchaton.com.
1. From the Home screen, tap 
 ➔ ChatON .
2. At the ChatON display, tap 
Sign in to sign in to your 
Samsung account if you have not already done so. For 
more information, refer to  “Creating a Samsung 
Account”   on page 12.
– or –
Ta p  
Skip if you have already sign ed in to your Samsung 
account.
3. Enter your real name and tap 
 OK.
4. Follow the on-screen instru ctions to add a buddy and 
begin your chat session. 
						

							153
Section 8: Connections
This section describes the various connections your phone 
can make including accessing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 
Connecting your PC.
Wi-Fi 
About Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (short for wireless fidelityand sometimes referred to 
as wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local 
Area Networks (WLAN). These device types use an 802.11 
wireless specification to transmit and receive wireless data. 
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing and 
accessible Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can 
either be Open (unsecured) as  within most Hot Spots, or 
Secured (requiring knowledge  of the Router name and 
password).
Turning Wi-Fi On
By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning 
Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to 
compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi. 2.
Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi 
field, to turn Wi-Fi ON  .
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
The network names and security settings (Open 
network or Secured with  WEP) of detected Wi-Fi 
networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
2. Tap the network you want to connect to.
Note: When you select an open network, you will be 
automatically connected to the network.
3. Enter a wireless password if necessary.
Manually add your new network connection
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Ta p  
Add Wi-Fi network.Connections
Connections
Connections