[ 63 ]Text messagesCreate and send a text messageImportant: Use this method when sending a message to recipientsin the same wireless network. If the recipient has a differentservice provider, you may need to send the message as an e-mail(see “Create and send an e-mail message” on page 66).1 From the Start screen, press Menu, then press Select.2 Select Text messages, then select Write message.3 Select either Text (up to 160 characters) or Numeric page (messageconsists of phone number only).Note: The ability to send a numerical page may be dependent onyour wireless network. Please contact your service provider formore information on text messaging in your area.4 Scroll to Add number, then press Select.5 Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press OK.ORPress Search, highlight the desired number stored in your phone book,then press Select.6 Press Options, scroll to Enter text, then press Select.7 Enter your message.Tip: Since the network limits the number of characters in amessage, a character counter appears in the upper right-handcorner of your phone’s display. This phone supports 160 characterSMS messages.8 To send the message, press Options, then select Send.USE OTHER OPTIONSYou may use the following as a shortcut for sending a new text message:1 Enter the recipient’s phone number, then press Options.2 Scroll to Send message, then press Select. Continue the creationprocess as described above.En3570.book Page 63 Wednesday, September 11, 2002 3:08 PM
