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166 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics
Text Messaging (SMS)
With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive
instant text messages between your wireless device
and another messaging-ready phone. When you
receive a new message, it will automatically display on
your device’s screen.
Messaging is available via the Messaging application
in your Applications screen. This icon (
) appears
in Status bar area when a new text message is
received.
Viewing Notifications of Received Messages
When you receive a message, your device notifies you
by displaying an icon within the Notification area at the
top left of your Home screen.
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indicates a new text or MMS messages
were received.
1.
Press
>
and tap (
Notifications
)
.
– or –
Touch and hold the Status bar, then slide your
finger down the screen. (See “Using the
Notifications Panel” on page 43.)
2.
Tap a message entry to open the Messaging
application.
Composing Text Messages
1.
Press and tap
> New message
.
2.
Tap the
To
field and enter a Contacts name, a
mobile phone number, or an email address using
either the onscreen or QWERTY keyboards.
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Recent
to enter a wireless phone number from
your recent calls list.
Note:
See your service plan for applicable charges for text
messaging and SMS voice messaging.
Note:
If you are using an onscreen keyboard, you can switch
between the default
Swype
to
Android keyboard
text
entry method. Touch and hold either the
To
or the
Type
to compose
field, tap
Input method
, and select your
preferred method.
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