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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 
option only displays if the message sender is in your contacts 
list.
: allows you to add the recipient as a new 
Contacts entry. This option only displays if the recipient is not 
already in your Contacts list.
: displays your available preset text message 
reply templates. 
: allows you to add insert smiley icons 
images (emoticons).
 (only in MMS): allows you to add preview the 
MMS message prior to delivery.
 Add slide: converts an SMS message into an MMS 
(Multimedia) message and allows you to attach an existing 
slideshow. 
 Schedule message: allows you to schedule a time for the 
current message to be delivered.
 Duration (5 sec) (only in MMS): allows you to change the 
duration of the image slideshow.
 Layout (bottom) (only in MMS): allows you to change the 
layout.
Note: Priority senders appear at the top of the main Messages 
screen. 
: closes the current open message.
: allows you to configure the font size in use within 
your Messages application.
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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 clip using the phone’s camera, and then add it to 
your message by tapping 
Save.
: allows you to choose an existing audio file from the 
Audio list, then add it to your message by tapping the circle to 
the right of the audio so that it turns green, then tapping 
Done.
 Record audio: allows you to temporarily exit the message and 
record an audio clip using the phone’s microphone. It is then 
automatically attached to the message.
: allows you to add a memo that you have created.
: allows you to add an event from your calendar.
: allows you to attach a Google Maps URL location 
indicating your current location.
: allows you to attach both a thumbnail and Google maps 
url link about your current location.
: allows you to tap on an existing Address Book entry, 
then add it to your message by tapping 
Done.
Viewing New Received Messages
1. When you receive a new message, the new message 
 icon will appear at the top of your screen.
2. Open the Notification Bar  and select the message. For 
more information, refer to  “Notification Panel”  on page
37.
– or –
From the main Home screen, tap 
Messaging  then 
tap the new message to view it.
The selected message appears in the display. 
3. To play a multimedia message, tap 
.
To pause playback of the multimedia message, tap .
4.To scroll through the message (if additional text pages 
have been added), touch the screen and in a single 
motion, scroll up or down the page.
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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 currently selected message thread.
: adds the current sender to a spam list. 
ny new texts from this sender are automatically blocked.
To access additional Bubble options:
  Touch and hold the message bubble within an active 
message conversation to display the following options:
: deletes any currently selected message bubble from 
the thread.
: copies the currently selected message bubble from 
the thread.
: allows you to forward the currently selected message 
bubble to an external recipient.
: locks or unlocks the currently selected message 
bubble from being accidentally deleted.
: copies the currently selected message bubble as 
a single text message within the SIM card.
: allows you to share the message with others using 
various apps.
 View message details: displays details for the currently 
selected message bubble.
: allows you to register the number as spam.
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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 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 Messaging settings are available:
 Default messaging app field to set your default messaging 
application. 
 alters the display properties for Messages.
–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.
–Change font size: allows you to change the text size by using 
the up or down volume keys.
 Quick responses: allows you to edit or add new quick 
responses to use in your messaging.
 Text messages alters the SMS settings.
–Manage SIM card messages: allows you to manage the 
messages stored on the SIM card.
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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 message 
was delivered.
–Auto retrieve: allows the message system to automatically 
retrieve messages.
–Set restrictions: allows you to select the creation mode. 
choose from 
Restricted (you can only create and submit 
messages with content belonging to the Core MM Content 
Domain), 
Warning (the device 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.)
–MMS alert: alerts you when the messaging modes changes 
from an SMS (text) to MMS (multimedia) mode.
 Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the limit is 
reached, rather than overwriting them.
: activates or deactivates the priority sender 
feature.
 Push messages: allows you to receive push messages from 
the network.
 Cell broadcast: allows you to receive Cell broadcast 
messages. Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on  .
–Select channels: allows you to set up the channel that you 
will receive CB messages on. You can also select My 
channel and add your own CB channel using the Add 
channel option below.
–Add channel: allows you to add your own CB channel.
 Notifications: allows you to see message notifications on your 
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 
78.
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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 signature for your 
message.
: 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.
 Delay message sending: allows you to set a time delay limit 
that determines how long the messages are held until they are 
sent. This can allow you to cancel the delivery of a recent 
message.
: allows you to set security parameters for 
Messages. Choose from Allow access to all links and Potential 
threat alerts.
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.
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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 screen, tap 
Messaging .
2.Press   ➔ Settings ➔ Emergency alerts.
3. Ta p  
Emergency alerts.
4. All alerts are enabled by default (checkmark showing). 
Tap on an alert option to  disable the alert and remove 
the checkmark.
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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 used settings are at the top of the list. For more 
information, refer to 
“Quick Settings”  on page 81.
Network connections: all of the setting s related to the 
connection of your device to external sources.
Connect and share: all of the settings that  are related to sharing 
information with other devices.
Sound and display: these settings are re lated to the sounds, 
colors, display appearance, and notifications on your phone.
Personalization: allows you to customize your phone the way 
you like it.
Motion: these settings are for the di fferent motions and gestures
you can use to make using your phone easier.
User and backup: all of the settings used for accounts, backing
up your phone, and resetting your phone.
System: these settings are concerned  with setting up the system 
on your phone.
Applications: the settings used for managing your applications.
Note: The settings for your device are described in this section  in the order that they appear  within the Settings menu 
with the exception of the Frequently used settings.
Searching the Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you 
can use the Setting search feature.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap 
.
2.Enter a word or words in the Search box. As you type, 
settings that match will appear on the screen.
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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 
settings
.
2. Scroll thru all of the settings and tap the settings icons 
that you want in your Quick settings menu. The 
settings that are already in the Quick settings menu are 
highlighted. Tap a highlighted item to remove it from 
the Quick settings menu.
3. Ta p  
Save to save your new Quick settings menu.
Wi-Fi Settings
This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For information on 
how to use Wi-Fi, see  “Wi-Fi” on page 141.
Smart network switch
Smart network switch allows your device to automatically 
switch between a Wi-Fi network and a mobile network.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Wi-Fi.
2. Ta p  
Smart network switch to create a checkmark and 
activate the feature.
Activating Wi-Fi
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi 
field, to turn Wi-Fi ON  .
3. Your phone will automatically scan for available Wi-Fi 
networks. For more information, refer to  “Connect to a 
Wi-Fi Network”  on page 141.
Activating Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to- device connections so you can 
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Wi-Fi.
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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 passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi 
Access Points automatically.
: allows you to sort by Alphabet or Signal strength.
 Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: allows you to specify when to 
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
 Always allow scanning: allows the Google location service 
and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned 
off.
 Auto connect: allows you to be automatically connected to an 
AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot as soon as your phone detects it.
 Install certificates: allows you to install security certificates 
that you have on a MicroSD card.
: view your device’s MAC address, required 
when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
: view your device’s IP address.
Bluetooth
In this menu you can activate  Bluetooth, view or assign a 
device name, activate your ph one so other Bluetooth devices 
can discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices 
with which to pair.
Activating Bluetooth
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   Bluetooth.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the 
Bluetooth field, to  turn Bluetooth ON  . 
The Bluetooth icon 
 is displayed on the status bar.
3. Your phone automatically scans for nearby 
discoverable devices. After scanning, tap a device to 
pair with it. For more information, refer to  “Pairing 
Bluetooth Devices”  on page 147.
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