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Section 3A. Sprint Service Features: The Basics 137
Sprint Service
Text Messaging (SMS)
With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your device and
another messaging-ready device. When you receive a new text message, it will notify you by sounding the
assigned alert or ringer type and then displaying the SMS icon ( ) in the title bar.
Text Messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “I’m running late,” “I’ll be right there,” and
more, which make composing messages fast and easy. You can use your device to customize your own
preset messages.
Creating a New Text Message
From the Home Screen
1. From the Home screen, slide to the Messages tab.
2. Tap the New icon ( ) on the upper right side of the screen.
From the Messaging Screen
1. Tap Start > Text.
2. Tap Menu > New > SMS.
From the Contacts List
1.
From the Home screen, slide to the People tab and then tap All People.
2. Tap the contact’s name to open his or her contact card.
3. Tap Send Message.
From Windows Mobile Contacts
1.
Tap Start > Outlook > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact’s name to open his or her contact card.
3. Tap Send text message.
Greetings
Personal Greetings
Name Announcement
Extended Absence Greeting
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Tip
To send a text message to a favorite contact, first tap the name of the desired contact in the People tab to open
his or her contact card and then tap
Send Message. For more information about working with favorite contacts,
see “People” on page 38.