Samsung Galaxy SIII User Manual page 59

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Text message limit allows you to set the maximum number of text messages per
conversation.
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Multimedia message limit allows you to set the maximum number of multimedia messages
per conversation.
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Text templates allow you to create and manage text strings that you can add to messages.
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Auto combination allows you to choose whether long messages that are received in
multiple parts are automatically re-assembled to display as a single message.
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Group messaging allows you to control how messages to multiple recipients are handled.
When enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When disabled, a separate
message is sent to each recipient.
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Auto retrieve allows you to choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically
downloaded when you display a multimedia message. If you disable this option, only the
message header displays in the message list, and you'll be prompted to download the
attachment(s).
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MMS alert allows you to have the phone alert you when you make a change to a message
that will convert the message to a multimedia message (MMS).
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Bubble style allows you to choose how messages appear on the screen. Bubbles are the
boxes that surround each message.
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Background style allows you to choose the background of the message screen.
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Use the volume key allows you to change the text size while reading a message by pressing
the Volume Key up or down.
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Notifications allows you specify whether notifications for new messages display in the status
bar.
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Select ringtone allows you to set the ringtone for your message notifications.
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Vibrate allows you to choose whether vibration plays along with the ringtone for new
message notifications.
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Message alert repetition allows you to choose how often your phone notifies you of new
message(s).
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Preview message allows you to choose whether a preview of a new message appears in the
status bar with the message notification.
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Emergency Alerts allows you to configure emergency alert settings. You can enable or
disable some alerts: Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, Amber Alert, and Emergency alert test
messages. You cannot disable Presidential alerts.
Important: The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) system provides the government the ability to
send geographically targeted notifications of emergencies, such as threats to public safety, severe
weather events, a hazardous material spill or a missing child in the phone user's area.
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