The Options Menu

This guide will teach you all about **The Options Menu** in MapleStory M.
Select [Options] in the Main Menu to change various settings.

## Options Guide

* You can set your preferences for MapleStory M's push notifications, camera, audio, game warnings, game effects and other settings in the [Options] menu.
* There are four different settings menus in the [Options] menu.
	+ Info
	+ Settings
	+ Effects
	+ Community

## Info

* The Info tab includes the following settings and information:
	+ Location - Displays the game's service region.
	+ Select Langauge - You will be able to set the game's text to the language of your choosing. The game currently supports the following languages:
	+ KO - Korean
	+ EN - English
	+ Chinese (Simplified)
	+ Chinese (Traditional)
	+ LAS - Latin American Spanish
	+ DE - German
	+ FR - French
	+ RU - Russian
	+ TH - Thai
	+ Game Version
	+ Member No.
	+ Free Cash Guide
	+ Enter Coupon
	+ Customer Service
	+ Notice
	+ FAQ
	+ Account Link Status
	+ Customer Center
	+ Terms
	+ Notifications
	+ Account linked options:
	+ Log out - This command is used to unlink the mobile account currently linked to MapleStory M.
	+ Delete Account - This command is used to initiate deletion of the current MapleStory M account being used.
	+ Select Character - Returns the player to the Character Select Screen.
	+ Title Screen - Returns the user to the title screen.

## Settings

* The Settings tab includes the following settings and information:
	+ BGM - Players can set the volume level of MapleStory M's background music.
	+ SFX - Players can set the volume level of MapleStory M's sound effects.
	+ HP Warning - Players can set the percentage of HP needed to trigger a screen flash warning,
	+ MP Warning - Players can set the percentage of MP needed to trigger a screen flash warning.
	+ Frame - Players can set the game's framerate. Currently, the two options are 30 FPS and 60 FPS.
	+ Damage Effect - Players can set the way damage numbers move during battle. There are 6 different options for damage effects:
	+ Vertical and Mini Vertical
	+ Volcano and Mini Volcano
	+ Blade and Mini Blade
	+ Push Notifications - Players can choose whether or not the game can send them push notifications of shop advertisements.

## Effects

* The Effects tab includes the following settings and information:
	+ My Character - Players can choose to either use HD or SD (standard) graphics for all visuals related to their own characters.
	+ Ally Character - Players can choose to either use HD or SD (standard) graphics for all visuals related to other players' characters.
	+ Large Monster - Players can choose to either use HD or SD (standard) graphics for all visuals related to Boss monsters.
	+ See My Effects Only - Players have the option to set their visuals to only see their characters' ability effects and not those of other players.
	+ Show My Minions Only - Players have the option to set their visuals to only see their characters' pets and not those of other players.
	+ Show My Damage Only - Players have the option to set their visuals to only see their characters' damage effects and not those of other players.
	+ Change Camera - Players have the option to adjust their visuals to the screen proportions of their liking.
	+ You can adjust the camera's resolution using the aspect ratio slider.
	+ The white dots on the slider are the recommended resolution settings for your device. Please keep in mind that they do vary from device to device.
	+ Depending on the device, brief flickering of the screen may occur when adjusting camera settings.

## Community

* The Community tab includes the following settings and information:
	+ Whisper - ON/OFF - Players can set their chat setting to deny incoming whispers sent by other players.
	+ Invite Friend ON/OFF - Players can set their game settings to deny incoming friend requests sent by other players.
	+ Record Video - Players will be able to record their own game footage. A Google Play account will be needed to use this feature regardless of the type of mobile account linked to MapleStory M.

## Guides

**Guides**
* **Accounts and the Application**  - How to Install and Play the Game  •  Linking Mobile Accounts to MapleStory M  •  Unlinking Mobile Accounts from MapleStory M  •  Deleting a MapleStory M Account  •  Recovering a MapleStory M Account Scheduled for Deletion  •  **The Options Menu**
* **Characters**  - Character Creation  •  Character Jobs  •  Character Stat Introduction  •  Skills  •  Delete Characters
* **Main Menus**  - System  •  Main Menu
* **System Elements**  - Map  •  Fever Buff  •  Auto Battle  •  Auto Quest System  •  Mailbox  •  Player Ranks
* **Pets and Mounts**  - Pets (Guide)  •  Pets and Mounts
* **Items**  - Item Types and Ranks
* **Mechanics**  - Potential  •  Extraction  •  Lock  •  Gold Leaf  •  Jewels
* **General Activities**  - Quests and Achievements  •  Missions
* **Dungeons**  - Mini Dungeons  •  Elite Dungeons  •  Daily Dungeons
* **Specific Locations**  - Storage  •  Trade Station  •  Nett's Pyramid  •  Mu Long Dojo  •  Star Force Field  •  Forge
* **Community**  - Friends  •  Parties