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Sprint Service
3A. Sprint Service Features: The Basics 143
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 TouchFLO 3D Home Screen
1. From the Home screen, slide to the Messages tab.
2. Touch the
New icon ( ) on the upper right side of the screen.
From the Messaging Screen
1. Tap Start > All Programs > Messaging > SMS / MMS.
2. Tap
Menu > New > SMS.
From the Contacts List
1. From the Home screen, slide to the People tab and then tap All Contacts.
2. Tap the contact’s name to open his or her contact card.
3. Tap
Send Message.
Tip
To send a text message to a favorite contact, first tap the photo of the desired contact in the
People tab to open his or her contact card and then touch Send Message. For more information
about working with favorite contacts, see “People” on page 47.