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PIN and SMS Messaging
About PIN Messages
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) uniquely identifies each
BlackBerry device on the network. If you know the PIN of another
BlackBerry device user, you can send a PIN message to that person.
PIN messages are not routed through email accounts so you do not
need an email address to send a PIN message.
When your PIN message is delivered to the recipient, in the messages
list, a D appears with a check mark beside the PIN message.
To find your PIN, from the Home screen, click Options. Click Status .
Sending a PIN Message
1. From the Home screen, click Messages . Click the trackwheel.
2. Click Compose PIN .
3. In the To field, type a PIN or a contact name.
4. Type a message.
5. Click the trackwheel.
6. Click Send .
About SMS Messages
SMS is the abbreviation for "Short Message Service". In short it is a
means to send a text message via the cellular network to a cell phone.
The message has a limitation of 160 characters.
Open SMS messages
An unopened SMS message appears in the messages list with a closed
italic envelope icon. After you open the message, the closed italic
envelope changes to an open italic envelope as displayed here.