[ 97 ]Communicate with text messages• WRITE AND SEND A TEXT MESSAGEWhen writing text messages, use the predictive text method for fast textentry. For details, see “Write with predictive text” on page 30.1 Press Menu 0-1-1 (Messages > Create message).The message screen appears.2 Enter a message of up to 160 characters.A counter in the upper right corner ofthe screen shows the number ofcharacters remaining.3 When you have finished writing, pressOptions, then select Send.4 Enter or retrieve the recipient’s phonenumber, then press OK.Sending message appears. When the message is successfully sent,Message sent appears.Tip: If you need to exit while writing the message, press Endat any time. Later, return to the write message screen to finishwriting the message. If you turn off the phone without savingthe message, the message will be lost.Options when writing a text messageSend Sends the message.Settings Allows you to choose options for the message:Callback no., Read receipt, and Urgent.Save Saves the message.Clear text Clears the message screen.Exit editor Takes you back to the Write message screen.Insert contact Lets you insert a name from the phone book.Counter
