M e s s a g e s224. MessagesIf you have subscribed to a message network service, you can send and receivemessages to compatible phones also subscribed to a message service. You can alsosend and receive picture, multimedia, and e-mail messages if supported by yourservice provider. Also, you can make distribution lists that contain phone numbersand names from your contacts list. See "Text entry," p. 20.When composing text, picture, or multimedia messages, check the number ofcharacters allowed in the top right corner of the message. Using Unicode characterstakes up more space. With Unicode characters in your message, the indicator maynot show the message length correctly. Before sending the message, the phone tellsyou if the message exceeds the maximum length allowed for one message.Important: Exercise caution opening messages. Messages may containmalicious software or otherwise be harmful to your device or PC.Note: When you send a message, your device may display Message sent,indicating your device has sent the message to the message center numberprogrammed into your device. This is not an indication that the messagehas been received at the intended destination. For more details aboutmessaging services, check with your service provider.■ Text messagesCompose and send1. In the standby mode, select Menu > Messages > Text messages >Create message.To go quickly to Create message, scroll left in the standby mode.2. Compose and send a message using the keypad.Depending on the messaging service enabled, some or all of the followingoptions are available while composing your message:Preview—Preview the message when sending a picture message(only available with a picture inserted).Sending options—Mark or Unmark the sending options of a single message asUrgent, Delivery note, Callback no., or Signature (not available with a pictureinserted). See "Change sending options," p. 26.Clear text—Erase all the text from the message editor.Insert picture—Insert a picture from a templates folder into your message.
