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 30).
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 (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.
A character counter appears in the upper right-hand corner of the display. This phone supports
160 character SMS messages.
8
To send the message, press Options, then select Send.
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Text messages
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.