Samsung S5 Active Owners Manual

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 Spam messages: displays the spam messages folder and its 
contents.
: allows you to configure the font size in use within 
your Messages application.
: allows you to access Messaging settings. For more 
information, refer to 
“Messaging Settings”  on page 76.
: allows you to get online help.
Options while composing a message
1. While composing a message, press   to reveal 
additional messaging options.
: displays the Contact’s Overview page. This 
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Adding attachments to a message
To add an attachment to your message, tap  and select 
one of the following options:
: allows you to tap an existing image from your Pictures 
list to add it to your message.
: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take 
a photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message 
by tapping 
Save.
: allows you to choose an existing video from the Videos 
list, then add it to your message.
 Record video: allows you to temporarily exit the message, 
record a video...

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Message Threads
Sent and received text and picture messages are grouped 
into message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see 
all the messages exchanged (similar to a chat program) and 
displays a contact on the screen. Message threads are listed 
in the order in which they were received, with the latest 
message displayed at the top.
To access message thread options:
  From the main Messaging sc reen, touch and hold the 
message to display the following options:
: deletes the...

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Deleting Messages
To delete your messages, follow these steps:1. From the main Home screen, tap 
Messaging .
2.Press   ➔ Delete.
3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap 
Select all. 
A checkmark will appear beside each message you 
select.
4. Ta p  
Done.
5. At the 
Delete conversation 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  .
3. Use the...

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–Input mode: allows you to set the input mode for your text 
messages. Choose from: GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or Automatic.
–Message center: allows you to enter the number of your 
message center where your messages reside while the system 
is attempting to deliver them.
 Multimedia messages alters the MMS settings.
–Group conversation: allows you to send a single message 
to multiple recipients.
Delivery reports: when this option is 
activated, the network informs you whether or not your...

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–Emergency alerts: allows you to set the alert types that you 
wish to receive.
–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).
 configures message signatures. Touch and slide the 
slider to the right to turn it on  .
–Edit signature: allows you to enter a desired...

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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)
Note: Alerts issued by the President can not be disabled.
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...

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Section 6: Changing Your Settings
This section explains the settings used for customizing your 
device.
Accessing Settings
  From any Home screen, tap Apps   ➔ Settings .
Settings Categories
The Settings are divided into  9 main categories. When the 
Settings screen displays, the  following 9 category headings 
are listed. Scroll down to view all of the headings:
Quick settings: are the most frequently used settings by the 
average person. You can modify your Quick settings so your most 
frequently...

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3.
Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Note:  If the word you entered does not find any matches, No 
results found will be displayed.
Quick Settings
Quick settings are all of the settings that you most frequently 
use. When you first access the Settings menu, the Quick 
settings are set to a default list of settings. To modify the 
Quick settings display with your most frequently used 
settings, follow these steps:
1. From the main Settings screen, tap    ➔ 
Edit quick...

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Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi 
field, to turn Wi-Fi ON  . 
3. Ta p    ➔ 
Wi-Fi Direct.
For more information, refer to  “Wi-Fi Direct”  on page 
144.
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
The advanced Wi-Fi settings al low you to set up and manage 
wireless access points.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Wi-Fi.
2. Ta p    ➔ 
Advanced.
The following options are available:
 Network notification: alerts you when a new WAP is available.
 Passpoint: allows you to connect to...