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AUG-2.3.4-105 Android User’s Guide

Messaging

You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and

multimedia messages (MMS) with your friends on their mobile phones.

In this section

“Opening Messaging” on page 230

“Exchanging messages” on page 231

“Changing Messaging settings” on page 236

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
About this Guide11
- Android™ Mobile Technology Platform 211
- Android 211
Android Basics15
- Starting Android for the First Time16
  - If You Don't Have a SIM Card in Your GSM Phone16
  - Your Google Account16
  - Resetting Your Google Account Password17
  - Additional Accounts18
  - Google Services18
- Getting to Know the Home Screen19
  - Wake up the Phone20
  - Return to the Home Screen20
- Using the Touchscreen22
- Using the Phone's Buttons23
- Using a Trackball24
- Working with Menus25
  - Options Menus25
  - Context Menus26
- Monitoring Your Phone's Status27
  - Status Icons27
  - Notification Icons28
- Managing Notifications30
  - Respond to a Notification31
  - Clear All Notifications31
  - Close the Notifications Panel31
- Using the Onscreen Keyboard32
  - Change the Keyboard Orientation34
  - Change the Keyboard Language35
- Entering Text by Speaking36
- Editing Text38
  - Cut or Copy Text39
  - Paste Text40
- Opening and Switching Applications41
  - Open an Application42
  - Switch to a Recently Used Application42
- Locking Your Screen43
- Customizing the Home Screen44
  - Remove an Item from the Home Screen45
  - Change the Home Screen Wallpaper45
  - Rename a Folder45
- Connecting Quickly with Your Contacts46
- Optimizing Battery Life47
- Battery Use48
- Managing How Applications Use Memory49
- Uninstall an Application53
- Managing Downloads55
Connecting to Networks and Devices57
- Connecting to Mobile Networks58
- Disable Data When Roaming59
- Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks61
  - Add a Wi-Fi Network63
  - Forget a Wi-Fi Network63
- Connecting to Bluetooth Devices64
- Connecting to a Computer Via USB67
- Safely Remove an Sd Card from Your Phone68
- Sharing Your Phone's Mobile Data Connection69
- Rename or Secure Your Portable Hotspot71
- Connecting to Virtual Private Networks72
  - Disconnect from a Vpn73
  - Delete a Vpn73
- Working with Secure Certificates74
- Configuring Internet (SIP) Calling76
Placing and Receiving Calls79
- Placing and Ending Calls80
- End a Call81
- Answering or Rejecting Calls82
- Working with the Call Log84
- Take Other Actions on a Call Log Entry85
- Calling Your Contacts86
- Placing an Internet (SIP) Call87
- Listening to Your Voicemail88
- Dialing by Voice89
- Options During a Call90
- Turn the Speakerphone on or off91
- Managing Multiple Calls92
Searching by Text and Voice95
- Searching Your Phone and the Web96
- Using Google Search Tips and Tricks102
- Changing Google Search Settings103
  - Search Settings Screen103
  - Google Search Settings Screen103
- Using Voice Actions104
- Aug-2.3105
- Voice Action Commands106
Contacts109
- Opening Your Contacts110
- View Details about a Contact111
- Adding Contacts112
- Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts113
- Share a Contact114
- Adding a Contact to Your Favorites115
- Searching for a Contact116
- Editing Contact Details117
  - Set a Ringtone for a Contact118
  - Delete a Contact119
- Communicating with Your Contacts120
- Communicate with a Contact121
- Changing Which Contacts Are Displayed122
- Joining Contacts124
- Separating Contact Information126
Accounts127
- Adding and Removing Accounts128
- Remove an Account130
- Configuring Account Sync and Display Options131
- Sync Information Manually132
Gmail135
- Gmail Version and Availability136
- Gmail Is Different137
- Opening Gmail and Your Inbox138
- Switch Accounts140
- Reading Your Messages141
  - Work with Attachments142
  - Copy Text from a Message143
- Composing and Sending a Message145
  - Send a Copy or Blind Copy of a Message146
  - Attach a Photo to a Message146
- Replying to or Forwarding a Message147
- Working with Priority Inbox149
- Working with Conversations in Batches152
- Starring a Message153
- Labeling a Conversation154
- Viewing Conversations by Label155
- Synchronizing Your Conversations by Label156
- Reporting Spam158
- Searching for Messages159
- Archiving Conversations160
- Appending a Signature to Your Messages161
- Using Keyboard Shortcuts162
  - Conversation List Shortcuts162
  - Message Shortcuts162
- Changing Gmail Settings163
  - General Settings163
  - Notification Settings164
Calendar165
- Viewing Your Calendar and Events166
- Change Your Calendar View167
- Working in Agenda View168
- Working in Day View169
- Working in Week View171
- Working in Month View172
- Viewing Event Details173
- Creating an Event174
- Editing an Event175
- Deleting an Event176
- Setting an Event Reminder177
- Responding to an Event Reminder178
- Synchronizing and Displaying Calendars179
- Changing Calendar Settings180
Google Voice181
- Opening Google Voice and Your Inbox182
  - Open Your Inbox183
  - Check Your Account Balance183
- Reading or Listening to Your Voicemail184
- Reply to a Message185
- Exchanging Text Messages186
- Starring Messages187
- Viewing Messages by Label188
- Configuring Google Voice189
- Placing Calls with Google Voice191
- Changing Google Voice Settings192
  - General Settings192
  - Sync and Notifications Settings193
Google Talk195
- Signing in and Opening Your Friends List196
  - Return to Your Friends List197
  - Sign out of Google Talk197
- Chatting by Voice or Video198
- Chatting by Text200
- Managing Your Friends List203
- Block a Friend204
- Changing and Monitoring Online Status205
  - Change Your Status Message206
  - Change Your Picture206
- Changing Google Talk Settings207
- Set Whether You Sign into Google Talk Automatically208
Email209
- Opening Email and the Accounts Screen210
- Reading Your Messages212
- Responding to a Message214
- Starring Messages215
- Working with Message in Batches216
- Composing and Sending Email217
- Working with Account Folders218
- Appending a Signature to Your Messages219
- Adding and Editing Email Accounts220
  - Add an Email Account221
  - Delete an Email Account222
- Changing Email Account Settings223
Messaging229
- Opening Messaging230
- Exchanging Messages231
- Changing Messaging Settings236
Browser239
- Opening Browser240
- Open a Webpage or Search the Web241
- Navigating Within a Webpage243
- Navigating Among Webpages245
- Working with Multiple Browser Windows247
- Downloading Files248
- Working with Bookmarks250
  - Share a Bookmark251
  - Delete a Bookmark251
- Changing Browser Settings252
Maps, Navigation, Places, and Latitude255
- Opening Maps256
- Viewing My Location and Location Services257
- Searching, Exploring, and Starring Places259
- Using the Places Feature in the Launcher262
- Changing Map Layers263
- Getting Directions265
- Navigating with Google Maps Navigation (Beta)266
- Previewing and Changing Views of Your Route267
- Finding Your Friends with Google Latitude270
  - Respond to an Invitation271
  - Control What You Share272
Camera273
- Opening Camera and Taking Pictures or Videos274
  - Take a Picture275
  - Shoot a Video276
- Changing Camera Settings277
  - Camera Mode Settings278
  - Video Mode Settings279
Gallery281
- Opening Gallery and Viewing Your Albums282
- Working with Albums284
- Working with Pictures288
- Working with Videos292
- Delete a Video293
Youtube295
- Opening Youtube and Watching Videos296
- Watch Videos297
- Discovering Videos299
- Rating and Commenting on Videos301
- Uploading and Sharing Videos302
- Share a Video303
- Working with Playlists304
- Working with Channels305
- Changing Youtube Settings306
Music307
- Transferring Music Files to Your Phone308
- Opening Music and Working with Your Library309
- Playing Music311
  - Control Playback312
  - Use a Song as a Ringtone313
- Working with Playlists314
  - Remove a Song from a Playlist315
  - Rename or Delete a Playlist315
News & Weather317
- Checking the News and Weather318
- Get Details about the News and Weather319
- Changing News & Weather Settings321
Clock323
- Viewing the Date, Time, and Other Information324
- Play Music325
- Setting Alarms326
- Changing Clock Alarm Settings328
Car Home329
- Opening Car Home330
- Customizing Car Home332
- Starting Car Home with a Bluetooth Device334
- Changing Car Home Settings335
Calculator337
- Using the Calculator338
Tags339
- Scanning Tags340
- Working with Tags341
- Open and Work with a Scanned Tag342
- Sharing Tags343
Market345
- Opening Android Market and Finding Applications346
- Downloading and Installing Applications349
- Create a Google Checkout Account351
- Managing Your Downloads352
Settings357
- Opening Settings358
- Wireless & Networks359
- Call Settings364
- Sound Settings366
- Emergency Tone367
- Display Settings368
- Location & Security Settings369
- Applications Settings371
  - Applications Settings Screen371
  - Development Screen371
- Accounts & Sync Settings373
  - Accounts & Sync Settings Screen373
  - Account Screen373
- Privacy Settings374
- Storage Settings375
- Language & Keyboard Settings376
- Voice Input & Output Settings378
  - Google Voice Recognition Settings Screen378
  - Text-To-Speech Settings Screen378
- Accessibility Settings380
- Dock Settings381
- Date & Time Settings382
- About Phone383
  - About Phone Screen383

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