User's Manual

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Section 6: Messaging
This section explains how to send or receive different types of
messages. This section also describes the features and
functionality associated with messaging.
Types of Messages
Your phone is able to send and receive Text, Picture, Email, and
Instant messages to compatible phones and devices.
Note: Available memory is shared between all messages. You can store up to
500 Text messages (up to 160 characters each) or 100 Picture
messages.
Create and Send Text Messages
1. In Standby mode, press the Navigation key Down
(Messaging shortcut).
– or –
In Standby mode, select Menu ➔ Messaging.
2. From the Messaging menu, select New Message ➔ Text
Message. The NEW TEXT MESSAGE screen appears in
the display showing the To: list.
Tip: To launch the NEW TEXT MESSAGE screen using a voice command — In
Standby mode, press and hold until the phone prompts, “
Say a
command. ” Say “ Send Text ” into the microphone. You are then prompted
to say a Contact name or a number for the first recipient of the
message.
3. Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient,
then press OK . The Text: appears in the display.
Tip: Press Add to display a pop-up menu containing: From Contacts ,
Recent Calls , and Groups . These options allow you to find and add
recipients to the To: list.
4. Enter the text content of your message. (For more
information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 16.)
5. At any point while composing a message:
• To change the text entry mode, press the Left soft key and select
the desired text entry mode. (For more information, refer to
“Entering Text” on page 16.)
• To complete the message text and set message send options,
press Options .
The following options appear in the display:
– Add Quick Text : Insert pre-composed text into your message.
– Save As Draft : Save the message to your Drafts box.