1. ACCESS MESSAGES: From the home screen, select the Messages app.
   
2. COMPOSE A MESSAGE: From the Messages inbox, select the Compose icon.
   
3. Enter the desired contact, then select the Enter message field and enter the desired message.
   Note: To add additional recipients and create a Group Message, enter or select the Additional contacts, then select the Enter message field. To remove recipients, press the Backspace key to delete desired contacts.
   
4. ADD AN ATTACHMENT: Select the Attach icon > desired file type >  navigate to the desired file > Check icon > Send icon.
   
5. When a new message is received, the New Message icon will display in the Notification bar.
   
6. READ A MESSAGE: From the Messages inbox, select the desired message thread.
   
7. SAVE AN ATTACHMENT: Select and hold the desired attachment, then select the Save icon.
   Note: To view the saved attachment, from the Apps tray select the Photos app > Albums > Downloads.
   
8. FORWARD A MESSAGE: Select and hold the desired message, then select the Forward icon. 
   Note: To complete this action, enter the desired contact then select Send.
   
9. REPLY TO A MESSAGE: From the desired message thread, enter the desired response, then select the Send icon.
   
10. DELETE A MESSAGE: Select and hold the desired message, then select the Delete icon. Select DELETE to confirm.
    
11. DELETE A MESSAGE THREAD: Select and hold the desired message thread, then select the Delete icon. Select DELETE again to confirm.