Samsung Galaxy S 4 User Manual page 72

Text messages:
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Auto combination: Re-assembles multi-segment messages so they can be shown as a
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single message.
Multimedia messages:
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Group conversation: Control how messages to multiple recipients are handled. When
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enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When disabled, a separate
message is sent to each recipient.
• Auto retrieve: 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 will be prompted to download the
attachment(s).
• MMS alert: When enabled, your phone will alert you when you make a change to a
message that will convert the message to a multimedia message (MMS).
Delete old messages: When turned on, your phone will automatically delete the oldest
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messages when the maximum number of messages is reached. Tap the ON/OFF switch to
turn the setting on, and then set the maximum number of messages with the Text message
limit and Multimedia message limit settings below.
• Text message limit: Set the maximum number of text messages per conversation.
• Multimedia message limit: Set the maximum number of multimedia messages per
conversation.
Notifications: When turned on, notifications for new messages display in the Status Bar. Tap
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the ON/OFF switch to turn the setting on, and then configure options:
• Notification sound: Choose a sound to play for new message notifications.
Vibrate: Choose whether the phone vibrates along with the ringtone for new message
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notifications.
• Repeat message alert: Choose how often your phone notifies you of new message(s).
Pop-up display: Choose whether a new message pops up on the display to notify you.
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• Preview message: Choose whether a short preview of new messages displays on the
Lock screen and Status Bar.
Emergency alerts: Configure emergency alert settings.
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• Emergency alerts: Choose types of emergency alerts to receive. You can enable or
display any of the message types, except for Presidential Alert. You can also choose to
receive emergency alert test messages.
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.
Emergency notification preview: Play a sample emergency alert tone. Tap STOP to
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cancel the playback.
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