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5 Messaging
This chapter describes how to send, receive,
and erase messages from your phone. For
information on voicemail messages, see
“Voicemail” on page 14.
Note: The features and menus described in this
chapter may vary depending on services available
in your area. Visit www.virginmobileusa.com for
details and possible usage charges.
Text messages
You can send text messages to phones that are
capable of receiving them or to email addresses.
Text messages have a 160 character limitation
including spaces. Charges apply for the use of these
features. See www.virginmobileusa.com for pricing.
Send a text message
1. At the main screen, scroll right or select
Menu > Messaging > Send text msg.
2. At the Send To field, do one of the following to
enter the recipient’s phone number or
email address:
– Select
Options > Recent list, Recent
calls
, Contacts or Groups to access your
stored contacts.
– Enter the phone number or email
address manually. See “Text entry” on
page 16.
You can message up to ten recipients at once.
Use a comma or spaces to separate
addresses. If you select stored contacts, this is
done automatically. Scroll down to move to
the next field when done.
Note: The messages are sent one at a time,
once to each recipient. Standard text
messaging charges apply for each recipient.
3. At the Message field, enter the message.
4. Select
Send.
Include auto text and symbols
During text entry, you can insert prewritten text
(auto text), symbols or smileys.
1. From the text entry screen, select
Options
and one of the following.
–
Insert auto text to insert prewritten text
from a list.
–
Add symbol to insert symbols. Press the
corresponding number to select a
symbol.
–
Add smiley to insert smileys. Press the
corresponding number to select a smiley.
2. Complete your message.
3. Select
Send.
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