113Emergency AlertsThis device is designed to receive wireless emergency alertsfrom the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) whichmay also be known as the Personal Localized AlertingNetwork (PLAN). If your wireless provider has chosen toparticipate in CMAS/PLAN, alerts are available while in theprovider's coverage area. If you travel outside your provider'scoverage area, wireless emergency alerts may not beavailable. For more information, please contact your wirelessprovider.Emergency Alerts allows customers to receivegeographically-targeted messages. Alert messages areprovided by the US Department of Homeland Security andwill alert customers of imminent threats to their safety withintheir area. There is no charge for receiving an EmergencyAlert message.There are three types of Emergency Alerts:• Alerts issued by the President• Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (Extreme andSevere)• AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)Customers may choose not to receive Imminent Threats(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. Alerts issued by thePresident can not be disabled. To disable Imminent Threatsand AMBER Alerts, follow the instructions below:1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging .2. Press ➔ Settings.3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Emergency alerts.4. All alerts are enabled by default (checkmark showing).Tap on an alert option to disable the alert and removethe checkmark.Using EmailEmail enables you to review and create email using variousemail services. You can also receive text message alertswhen you receive an important email.Creating an Email Account1. From the Home screen, tap Email .Your accounts screen displays with an Email setupscreen displayed.2. Enter you email address in the Email address field.3. Enter your password in the Password field.
