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Section 8: Messages
This section describes how to send and receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and
functionality associated with messaging.
Types of Messages
Your phone provides the following message types:
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Text Messages:
Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile
phones.
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Picture Messages:
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) allows you to exchange messages containing text, graphics, and audio
attachments with other MMS capable phones.
Note:
You must have a subscription to WIND's message service in order to use messaging.
You can also use your phone to access Voice Mail (recorded voice) messages.
Display Icons for Messages
When your handset receives new messages, icons display on the screen in two locations: on the View Tab that
displays on the lower portion of the screen, and on the top of the screen (see “Display Layout” on page 14.)
Message Icons on the Icon Line
The icon displayed at the top of the screen indicates that a new text message was received. The icon
indicates a new picture message was received. The icon indicates a new voice mail message was received.