SMS (Short Message Service)
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Using SMS (Short
Message Service)
SMS allows you to send and receive text
messages between other fixed-line and
mobile phones that support compatible SMS
networks and features.
Important:
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To use SMS features, you must:
– subscribe to the Caller ID and/or
appropriate service
– confirm SMS is turned on
– confirm the correct message centre
numbers are stored
Consult your service provider for details
and availability.
Note:
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A total of 47 messages (at 160
characters/message) can be saved. Total
number may be more than 47 if length of
messages are less than 160
characters/message.
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If the unit is connected to a PBX system,
you may not be able to use SMS features.
Turning SMS on/off
The default setting is
“
Off
”
.
1
Press
$
(middle soft key).
2
Select
X
, then press
,
.
3
Select
“
Settings
”
, then press
,
.
4
Enter
“
0000
”
(default base unit PIN).
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If you changed the PIN, enter it (page
29).
5
Select
“
SMS On/Off
”
, then press
,
.
6
Select
“
On
”
or
“
Off
”
, then press
,
.
7
Press
{ih}
.
Note:
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If you try to send a message while SMS is
turned off, a tone sounds and the
message is placed in the receive list with
“
FD
”
attached to it.
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If someone tries to send you a message
while SMS is turned off, the message will
not be received and the message centre
number will be logged in the caller list.
Storing SMS message
centre numbers
SMS message centre telephone numbers
must be stored in order to send and receive
SMS messages.
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Consult your service provider for more
information.
1
Press
$
(middle soft key).
2
Select
X
, then press
,
.
3
Select
“
Settings
”
, then press
,
.
4
Enter
“
0000
”
(default base unit PIN).
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If you changed the PIN, enter it (page
29).
5
Select
“
Message Centre1
”
or
“
Message Centre2
”
, then press
,
.
6
Edit the number as necessary, then
press
,
2 times.
7
Press
{ih}
.
Note:
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If your phone is connected to a PBX, you
need to add the PBX line access number
and a dialling pause to the beginning of
the Message Centre 1 phone number.
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