Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
Write and send text messages
A text message is a message that can be sent to other tablets and mobile phones. If you can't send and receive text messages as soon as you've inserted your SIM, you need to set up your tablet for text messaging.
1. Write text message
Press the menu icon.
Press Messages.
Press the new message icon.
2. Enter recipient
Key in the first letters of the required contact.
Matching contacts are displayed.
Press the required contact.
Matching contacts are displayed.
Press the required contact.
3. Write the text
4. Send text message
Press the send icon when you've written your text message.
5. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.