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Warning! Do not switch on the phone when wireless
phone use is prohibited or when it may cause
interference or danger.
You can use the Messages menu (Menu 1) and Short Message
Service (SMS) to read, write, and send text messages to another
phone in your network. You may also be able to use the
minibrowser e-mail feature to send text messages to phones in other networks.
Important: When sending SMS messages, your phone may display Message
Sent (where service is available). This is an indication that the message has
been sent by your phone to the SMS network. This is not an indication that
the message has been received at the intended destination. For more details
about SMS services, check with your service provider.
Note: This function can be used only if it is supported by your network
operator or service provider. Only devices that offer compatible e-mail
features can receive and display messages. It may require a separate
subscription.
• WRITE A TEXT MESSAGE
You can use the Messages menu to create and send text messages to another mobile
phone in your network, to another mobile phone in another network, or to an e-mail
recipient. You can also save a draft of your message in the Outbox folder for later use.
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 35).
1 From the Start screen, press Menu, then press Select.
2 Select Text messages, then select Create message.
3 Select either Text (up to 160 characters) or Numeric page (message consists of
phone number only).
Note: The ability to send a numerical page may be dependent on your wireless
network. 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.