Section 7: Messages; Types Of Messages - Samsung Galaxy S User Manual

Section 7: Messages

This section describes how to send or receive different types
of messages. It also explains the features and functionality
associated with messaging.

Types of Messages

Your phone provides the following message types:
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Text Messages
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Multimedia (Picture, Video, and Audio) Messages
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Email and Gmail Messages
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Google Talk
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Google+
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Messenger
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.
DRAFT
Internal Use Only
Important! During the creation of a text message, adding an
image, sound file, or video clip automatically
changes it from a text message (SMS) to a
multimedia message (MMS).
Message Icons on the Status Bar
Messaging icons are displayed on the Status Bar at the top of
the display when new messages are received. For more
information, refer to "Status Bar" on page 31.
Note: The Messaging application can also be accessed by
pressing and then tapping
(Messaging).
(Apps) >
Messages 125