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9.2 Receiving a text message
1. A ring tone will notify you of a new text message. The
INCOMING SMS
message will appear:
LINE
1
: SMS : Sender’s info.
2. Press [ OK ] to read the message. Use [ Scroll Left ] and
[ Scroll Right ] to scroll through the message.
3. Press [ OK ] when you have finished reading the message.
The message will then be stored in the READ ITEMS list.
Using the READ ITEMS list, you can review the content of
a previously received message.
Note that there is a maximum to the number of stored text
messages on your SIM card. The exact number varies per SIM
card and is generally about 25 to 50 text messages.
9.2.1 Reading messages stored in the Read items list
The Read items list contains all text messages that you have
received and read. To read, edit and/or resend one of these
text messages, follow these steps:
1. Press [ Programs ]. The Programs menu will appear.
2. Use [ Cursor Left/Right ] to select SMS .
3. Press [ OK ]. The SMS CATEGORY LIST will appear.
4. Use [ Cursor Up/Down ] to select Read items .
5. Press [ OK ]. The READ ITEMS list will appear.
6. Use [ Cursor Up/Down ] to select a message.
7. Press [ OK ] to open the SMS EDITOR with the selected
text message that can now be read or edited.
8. Press [ Cancel ] to discard any changes and return to the
Read items list. If you press [ OK ] any changes will be
stored and the DIAL OR SELECT NUMBER list will
appear. Send the text message to a chosen recipient. See
also “9.1 Sending a new text message”.