2B. Settings 65SettingsMessaging SettingsYour device’s advanced messaging capabilities let yousend and receive many different kinds of textmessages without placing a voice call. (For moreinformation, see “Text Messaging (SMS)” on page 131.)Messaging settings allow you to decide how you wouldlike to be notified of new messages, create a signaturewith each sent message, and create your own presetmessages.Viewing Notifications of Received MessagesWhen you receive a message, your device notifies youby displaying an icon within the Notification area at thetop left of your Home screen. indicates a new text or MMS messagewas received.1. Press > > More > Notifications.– or –Touch and hold the Status bar, then slide yourfinger down the screen. See “Using theNotifications Panel” on page 38.2. Tap a message entry to open the Messagingapplication.Deleting Old Text MessagesDelete messages you have read whenever you like, orhave your device delete them automatically for you. Athread is a series of text conversations between twoparties. A single thread occurs between two parties;selecting all threads chooses your stored textconversations with all past contacts.To delete a specific message thread:1. Press and tap .2. Select a message thread.3. Press and tap Delete thread.To delete all stored messages:1. Press and tap .2. Press and tap Delete threads.M580.book Page 65 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 9:48 AM
