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Setting up my device for iMessage
Want to select settings for iMessages? Follow these easy instructions.
Tap Settings.
Tap Messages.


If it's the first time you set up your device for iMessage, you need to log on.
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can log on. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com


Turn iMessages on or off, go to 3a.
Turn read reply on or off, go to 3b.
Enter email address, go to 3c.
Tap the indicator next to iMessage.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
Tap the indicator next to Send Read Receipts.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
If you turn on read reply, the sender is notified when you've read an iMessage.
Tap Send & Receive.
You can key in an email address which others can send iMessages to.
Tap Add Another Email....
You can key in an email address which others can send iMessages to.
Key in the required email address and tap return.
You can key in an email address which others can send iMessages to.
Tap Messages to go back to the settings.
You can key in an email address which others can send iMessages to.
Tap the Home key to return to standby mode.