Emergency Alerts - Samsung Verizon SCH-U485 User Manual

Accessing Twitter
Note: This procedure uses the QWERTY keyboard and
command keys. Rotate the phone and slide it open to
access the QWERTY keyboard.
1. From the Home screen, press the
Networks Key on the QWERTY keyboard, then select
Update Status.
2. Choose an option:
• Tweet: Enter text to update your Twitter account.
• Twitter.com: Launch the Twitter site.
Tip: Press the Right Soft Key Help for information
about accessing Twitter.
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Emergency Alerts

This device is designed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts
from the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS).
Emergency Alerts are geographically-targeted, and alert
customers to imminent threats to their safety within their
area. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency Alert.
Social
There are three types of Emergency Alerts:
•
Presidential
•
Imminent (Severe or Extreme)
•
AMBER Alerts (missing persons)
Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Alerts and
AMBER Alerts. Presidential Alerts cannot be disabled. To
disable Imminent Threat Alerts (Extreme and Severe) and
AMBER Alerts, follow these instructions:
1. From the Home screen, press the
to select MENU
2. Press the
Alerts
3. All alerts are enabled by default (check mark showing).
To disable alerts, highlight an alert and press the
Center Select Key UNMARK, then press the Left Soft Key
Done.
Messaging.
Left Soft Key Settings
Receive Alerts.
Center Select Key
Emergency