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Section 3: Using PCS Service Features
1613B: PCS Vision
Messaging
Now you can send and receive email and instant messages, as well as
chat on select PCS Phones. With chat, you can have a conversation
without talking. Join in a Web-based chat room to exchange information
on a specific topic or read conversations that others have posted – even
launch a one-on-one chat for a more in-depth conversation.
Message Types
There are many types of PCS Text Messaging available on your phone.
(PCS Voicemail provides voicemail-to-mailbox messaging. For
information on using your phone’s voicemail feature, see “Using
Voicemail” on page 144.)
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Voicemail automatically captures calls when you can’t answer your
phone or it is turned off. The voicemail system sends a notification to
your phone when you have new voice messages.
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PCS Messages [appears on your phone’s menu as Notifications]
include numeric pages, PCS Messages*, PCS Updates* and alerts that
notify you of new PCS Short Mail* and PCS Email*. (For more
information, see “Sending PCS Messages” on page 162, “Signing Up
for PCS Updates” on page 164, “Using PCS Short Mail” on page 165 or
“Using PCS Email” on page 167.)
*You may need to chose the PCS Vision option to use these
features, depending on your service plan.
Note: PCS Vision services may not be available in certain Affiliate areas.