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Text messages
Create and send a text message
Important:
Use this method when sending a message to recipients
in the same wireless network. If the recipient has a different
service provider, you may need to send the message as an e-mail
(see “Create and send an e-mail message” on page 66).
1
From the Start screen, press
Menu
, then press
Select
.
2
Select
Text messages
, then select
Write message
.
3
Select either
Text
(up to 160 characters) or
Numeric page
(message
consists of phone number only).
Note:
The ability to send a numerical page may be dependent on
your wireless network. Please contact your service provider for
more information on text messaging in your area.
4
Scroll to
Add number
, then press
Select
.
5
Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press
OK
.
OR
Press
Search
, highlight the desired number stored in your phone book,
then press
Select
.
6
Press
Options
, scroll to
Enter text
, then press
Select
.
7
Enter your message.
Tip:
Since the network limits the number of characters in a
message, a character counter appears in the upper right-hand
corner of your phone’s display. This phone supports 160 character
SMS messages.
8
To send the message, press
Options
, then select
Send
.
USE OTHER OPTIONS
You may use the following as a shortcut for sending a new text message:
1
Enter the recipient’s phone number, then press Options.
2
Scroll to Send message, then press Select. Continue the creation
process as described above.
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