Samsung Galaxy S2 Owners Manual

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Section 7: Messaging
This section describes how to send and receive different types of 
messages. It also includes the features and functionality 
associated with messaging.
Types of Messages
Your phone provides the following message types:
Text Messages 
Multimedia (Picture, Video, and Audio) Messages 
Email and Gmail Messages
Google Talk
The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text 
messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. 
To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service 
provider’s message service. 
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and 
receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and audio 
messages) to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. 
To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service 
provider’s multimedia message service. 
Important!: When creating a message, adding an image, a sound file, or a 
video clip to a text message changes the message from a text 
message to a multimedia message. 
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and 
indicate when messages are received and their type. For more 
information, refer to “Indicator Icons”  on page 18.
Creating and Sending Messages
1.From the main Home screen, tap Messaging  ➔ 
New message .
Note: The main Home screen initially contains the Messaging  icon. If you 
delete it, or if you want to access Messaging from another Home 
screen, you must tap Applications  ➔ Messaging .
2.Tap on the Enter recipient field to manually enter a 
recipient or tap   to select a recipient from your 
Contacts.
3.If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to 
place a checkmark then tap 
Add.
The contact will be placed in the recipient field.
Note: For the Group option, if the number of recipients is less than 10, all 
members in the group will be added. You will need to delete any 
unnecessary members in the list by selecting the trash can icon and 
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Note: Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;) then using the previous procedure.
4.Ta p  t h e  Tap to enter message field and use the on-screen 
keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer to 
“Entering Text”  on page 51.
5.Add more recipients by tapping the recipient field.
6.Review your message and tap Send.
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, it will be automatically saved as a draft.
Message Options
Options before composing a message
1.From the main Home screen, tap Messaging .
2.Before composing a message, press   to reveal 
additional messaging options:
: allows you to search through all of your messages for a 
certain word or string of words. Enter a search string in the 
Messaging Search window and tap  .
 Settings: allows you to access Messaging settings. For more 
information, refer to “Messaging Settings”  on page 90.
 Delete threads: allows you to delete any message thread. Select 
the messages to delete and a green checkmark will appear next to 
the message. Tap 
Delete.
Options while composing a message
1.While composing a message, press   to reveal 
additional messaging options.
 Insert smiley: allows you to add emoticons, such as a happy face 
to your message.
 Add text: allows you to copy text from your contacts, calendar, or 
from a memo to add to your message. This is a convenient feature 
for adding names, phone numbers, events, etc. to your message. 
For more information, refer to “Adding Additional Text”  on 
page 88.
 Add slide: allows you to add a new page to a message.
Adding attachments to a message
To add an attachment to your message tap  and select one 
of the following options:
Pictures: allows you to tap an existing image from your Pictures list to 
add it to your message.
Capture picture: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take a 
photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message by 
tapping 
Save.
Videos: allows you to choose an existing video from the Videos list, 
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Capture 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.
Audio: 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 
OK.
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.
Location: allows you to attach a thumbnail of a map showing your 
location.
Contacts: allows you to tap on an existing Address Book entry, then 
add it to your message by tapping Add.
Calendar: allows you to tap on an existing Calendar event, then 
add it to your message by tapping Add.
Memo: allows you to tap on an existing Memo, then add it to your 
message by tapping Attach.
Ta s k: allows you to tap on an existing Task list, then add it to your 
message by tapping Attach.
Adding Additional Text
You can copy text such as names, phone numbers, and events 
from your Contacts, Calendar or a Memo.
1.While composing a message, press   ➔ Add text.
2.At the Add text screen, select one of the following:
: allows you to add an address and the link to the location 
on Google Maps.
: allows you to add the name and phone number of any of 
your contacts to your message.
 Calendar: allows you to add the name, date, and time of a calendar 
event to your message.
: allows you to add an entire memo to your message.
: allows you to add a task to your message.
3.Tap the information you want to send. This will place a 
checkmark next to the item.
4.Ta p  Add unless you are adding text from Location.
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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 Bar”  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. 
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 open a threaded message follow these steps:
1.From the main Home screen, tap Messaging .
Tap the message thread you want to view.
2.Touch and hold the message thread to display the 
following options:
: displays the contact’s information. This option only 
displays if the sender is in your Contacts list.
 Add to Contacts: displays the Contacts information screen. This 
option only displays if the sender is not in your Contacts list.
 Delete thread: displays a confirmation dialog box that when 
pressed, deletes the entire thread.
Deleting Messages
Deleting a single message thread
1.From the main Home screen, tap Messaging .
2.Touch and hold a message, then tap Delete thread. 
3.At the Delete prompt, tap Ye s to delete or No to cancel. 
						

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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 Messaging settings are available:
 Message font size: allows you to set the size of your message text 
to Normal, Small, or Tiny.
 Split view: allows you to enable split view when you have the 
phone in landscape orientation.
 Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the limit is 
reached, rather than having them overwritten.
 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.
 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 
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: 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.
 Push messages: allows you to receive push messages from the 
network.
: allows you to receive Cell Broadcast (CB) messages.
 Channel configuration: allows you to set up the channel that you 
will receive CB messages on.
 Language: allows you to select all of the languages that you want 
to receive CB messages in.
 Notifications: allows you to see message notifications on your 
status bar.
 Select ringtone: allows you to set the ringtone for your message 
notifications.
 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 91.
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 . 
						

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Press  ➔ Settings.
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 AIM®, AOL®, 
Ya h o o !® Mail, Comcast, Compuserve, Earthlink, Gmail, HotPOP, 
Juno, Mac, NetZero, SBC Yahoo!, Verizon and several other 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.
4.If you want to use this email with Social Hub, tap Set as 
premium account
 to create a checkmark.
5.If you want to see your password as it is being typed, tap 
Show password to create a checkmark.
6.Ta p  Next.
7.Enter an account name for this email account (optional).
8.Ta p  Done.
Synchronizing a Corporate Email Account
Use the following procedure to configure your phone to 
synchronize with a corporate 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 use this email with Social Hub, tap Set as 
premium account
 to create a checkmark.
5.If you want to see your password as it is being typed, tap 
Show password to create a checkmark.
6.Scroll down and tap Manual setup.
7.Ta p  t h e  Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync field. 
						

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Enter all the Exchange server information, Domain, 
Username and Password, then tap 
Next.
9.At the 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).
Wait for the Inbox to synchronize before use.
12.Ta p  Done.
13.Press  ➔ More ➔ Account 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.Tap the box in the upper left corner of your screen that 
displays the optional name you assigned to your first email 
account, for example, Work, Gmail, etc.
Your Email account screen is displayed.
3.Press  ➔ Add account then enter the information 
required to set up another account. For more information, 
refer to “Creating an Email Account”  on page 92.
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 box in the upper left corner of your screen that 
displays the optional name you assigned to your first email 
account, for example, Work, Gmail, etc.
Your Email account screen is displayed.
3.In the Accounts section, tap the Email account you would 
like to switch to.
4.The new Email account is displayed. 
						

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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
1.From the Home screen, tap  ➔ Gmail .
Note: You must sign in to your Gmail account in order to access Gmail.
2.Sign in if you have a Google account, or tap Create an 
account
 and tap OK. 
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
The Inbox loads conversations and email.
Refreshing Gmail
Press  ➔ Refresh to send and receive new emails and 
synchronize your email with the Gmail account.
Creating a Gmail Message
1.From the Gmail Inbox, press    ➔ Compose.
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 Mail field and begin composing your 
message.
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:
: archives the selected Email.
 Delete: deletes the Email.
:  displays the next Email in your inbox.
:  displays the previous Email in your inbox.
3.Press   to select one of the following additional options:
 Change labels: changes the label on the email or conversation.
 Mark unread: unread messages or threads with unread messages 
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 Go to inbox: returns you to your Gmail Inbox.
: mutes the conversation (Email thread).
 Add/Remove star: click a messages star to add or remove the 
star (just like clicking flags in Outlook).
:
–Report spam: reports the Email message as spam.
–Settings: displays Email settings that you can modify.
–Help: displays the Google.com webpage so you can search the web 
for help.
–Select text: allows you to copy text to your clipboard.
Google Talk
Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for 
instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are 
automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. This 
allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail 
accounts.
1.From the Home screen, tap  ➔ Ta l k  .
2.Press Next to set up a Google account or to Sign in.
3.Ta p  Create to create a new Google account.
– or –
Ta p  Sign in if you have an existing Google account.
4.After entering your user name and password, press the 
Down Navigation key.
5.Ta p  Sign in.
6.Begin using Google Talk.
Note: The Network confirms your login and processes. This could take up to 5 minutes to complete.
Note: If you have already signed into an IM account, it is displayed on the Talk application screen.