Samsung Galaxy Avant - Manual (Page 38)

Section 5: Messages 33
— Set restrictions: Allows you to select the creation mode. Choose from Restricted (you can only create and
submit messages with content belonging to the Core MM Content Domain), Warning (the device will warn
you via pop up messages that you are creating a multimedia message which does not fit the Core MM
Content Domain), Free (you may add any content to the message.)
— MMS alert: Alerts you when the messaging modes changes from an SMS (text) to MMS (multimedia)
mode.
● Delete old messages: Deletes old messages when the limit is reached, rather than overwriting them.
● Priority senders: Activates or deactivates the priority sender feature.
● Push messages: Allows you to receive push messages from the network.
● Notifications: Allows you to see message notifications on your status bar.
● Emergency alerts: Configures the emergency alert parameters:
— Emergency alerts: Allows you to configure emergency alert settings. You can enable/disable those alert
categories you wish to receive. Choose from: Imminent extreme alert, Imminent severe alert, and AMBER
alerts.
Note: The Presidential alert can not be disabled.
— Emergency notification preview: Allows you to play a sample emergency alert tone. Tap Stop to cancel the
playback.
● Signature: Configures message signatures:
— Edit signature: Allows you to enter a desired signature for your message.
● Spam filter: When enabled, allows you to configure available spam settings such as:
— Add to spam numbers: Allows you to manually enter and assign a phone number as being sent from a
spam source.
— Add to spam phrases: Allows you to assign a specific text phrase as belonging to a spam message. Ex:
Dear friend.
— Block unknown senders: When active, automatically blocks incoming messages from unknown sources or
blocked numbers.
● Delay message sending: Allows you to set a time delay limit that determines how long the messages are
held until they are sent. This can allow you to cancel the delivery of a recent message.
● Safe mode: Allows you to set security parameters for Messages. Choose from Allow access to all links and
Potential threat alerts.
Emergency Alert Configuration
This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System
(CMAS); which may also be known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). If your wireless
provider has chosen to participate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in the provider's coverage area.
If you travel outside your provider's coverage area, wireless emergency alerts may not be available. For more
information, please contact your wireless provider.
Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages are
provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and will alert customers of imminent threats to their
safety within their area. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency Alert message.
There are three types of Emergency Alerts:
● Alerts issued by the President
● Alerts involving either Imminent extreme or severe threats to safety of life
● AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)
Customers may choose not to receive Extreme Alerts, Severe Alerts, and AMBER Alerts.
Important! Alerts issued by the President can not be disabled.
To disable Extreme, Severe, and AMBER Alerts:
1. From the Home screen, tap Messages, tap Menu > Settings.
2. Scroll down the screen and select Emergency alerts. All alerts are enabled by default (check mark
showing).
3. Tap on an alert option to disable the alert and remove the check mark.
Assigning Messages as Spam
You can now assign either a phone number as spam or use a key term or phrase. Any message assigned as
spam is automatically placed with your Spam messages folder.
To assign a phone number from Messages list as spam:
1. From the Messages screen, touch and hold a message from a phone number.
2. Select
Add to spam numbers and tap OK.
To assign a phone number manually as spam:
1. From the Messages screen, tap Menu > Settings.
2. Locate and activate the Spam filter option.
● Spam filter: When enabled, allows you to configure available spam settings such as:
3. Tap Add to spam numbers > Add.
● This function allows you to manually enter and assign a phone number as being sent from a spam source.
4. Tap the enter number field to manually enter phone number.
– or –
Tap to select from either your existing Logs or Contacts.
– or –
Tap Match criteria and select a parameter that must match for the spam action to take effect. Choose
from: Same as, Starts with (ex: 800 or 888), Ends with, or includes.
5. Tap Save.