Acer beTouch E210 User Manual

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23Creating a new messageChapter 5: MessagingThis chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS and MMS functions ofyour smartphone.All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messagingautomatically arranges received and sent messages into threads.To access Messaging tap Messaging on the Home screen.Creating a new messageYou can use your phone to compose SMS orMMS messages.Tap New message to compose a new message.Enter the recipient’s phone number or name inthe To field. Suggested contacts will bedisplayed in a drop-down list below the textfield. To select a suggested contact, tap thecontact’s name.Once you have entered the recipient, enteryour message in the text box labeled Type to compose.Note: SMS messages may be up to 160 characters long. If your message is longer than160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phones willautomatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a single longmessage, however, some older phones do not have this ability.Press the Menu button to see what options are available when creating a newmessage.The options change depending on the status of the message.Icon DescriptionConvert the SMS to an MMS, allowing you to add a subject to the message.Convert the SMS to an MMS, allowing you to attach a file to the message.Insert a smiley/emoticon into your message text.Select receiver from contacts.Discard the message.View all the threads currently on your phone.