M e s s a g e s264. MessagesIf you have subscribed to a message network service, you can send andreceive messages to compatible phones also subscribed to a messageservice. You can send and receive multimedia and e-mail messages ifsupported by your service provider. Also, you can make distribution liststhat contain phone numbers and names from your contacts list. See“Distribution list,” p. 30.When composing text or picture messages, check the number ofcharacters allowed in the top right corner of the message. UsingUnicode characters takes up more space. With Unicode characters inyour message, the indicator may not show the message length correctly.Before sending the message, the phone tells you if the message exceedsthe maximum length allowed for one message.Important: Exercise caution opening messages. Messages maycontain malicious software or otherwise be harmful to yourdevice or PC.Note: When you send a message, your device may displayMessage sent, indicating your device has sent the message tothe message centre number programmed into your device. Thisis not an indication that the message has been received at theintended destination. For more details about messagingservices, 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 thefollowing options are available while composing your message: