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9 Text messages
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 32).
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.