27Creating a new messageMessagingThis chapter shows you how to set up and use the messaging functions of yoursmartphone.All SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messagingautomatically arranges received and sent messages into threads.To access Messaging tap Messaging on the Applications menu.Creating a new messageYou can use your phone to compose Phone (SMS andMMS) messages.Tap New message to compose a new message.Tap the Menu button and select Contacts, or enter therecipient’s phone number or name in the To field.Suggested contacts will be displayed in a drop-down listbelow the text field. To select a suggested contact, tapthe contact’s name. You can also select from yourcontact.Once you have entered the recipient, enter your messagein 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 will automaticallyjoin the linked messages to present the recipient with a single long message, 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.