User's Manual

Chapter 3 — Sending and Receiving SMS Messages
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Sending a New SMS Message
To send a new message
1 In the Communicator main screen, tap . The SMS Messages main
screen appears.
2 Tap . The SMS Message screen appears with the cursor in the Phone
Number entry field.
3 Use the 760 keypad to enter the phone number in the field.
You can also choose a number from the Phonebook by tapping . For
help, see “Using the Phonebook” on page 18.
4 Tap the Message field to move the cursor into the field.
5 Enter the text of your message using the 760 keypad. The SMS message
can contain up to 160 characters.
You can also use the virtual keypad by tapping . When you use the
virtual keypad, a counter keeps track of the number of characters in
your message. For help, see “Using the Virtual Keypad” on page 8.
6 To send the message, tap .
To cancel, tap to return to the SMS Messages main screen.
Note: If the message cannot be sent, a dialog box appears. Your message is
saved in the Outbox Messages list. For help, see “Working with Messages in
the Outbox” on page 27.