Section 3A: PCS Service Features 155PCS Service FeaturesUsing Text SMS MessagingWith Text SMS Messaging, you can use a person’s wirelessphone number to send instant text messages from yourSprint PCS Phone to their messaging-ready phone – and theycan send messages to you. When you receive a new message,it will automatically display on your phone’s screen.In addition, Text SMS Messaging includes a variety of pre-setmessages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” thatmake composing messages fast and easy. You can alsocustomize your own pre-set messages (up to 160 characters)from your Sprint PCS Phone or at www.sprintpcs.com.Composing Text SMS MessagesTo compose a Text SMS message:1. Select Menu > Messaging > Text Message > 1 and selectthe entry method you prefer:n Number to use the keypad to enter the wirelessphone number of the person to whom you wish tosend a message.n Email to enter the recipient’s email address.n Contact to select a recipient from your Contacts(qualifying Contacts entries must contain a wirelessphone number or an email address).2. Press to save the recipient. (To include additionalrecipients, select 2, 3, etc., after each entry. You mayinclude up to 10 recipients per message.)3. Select Enter Msg. and compose a message or use thepreset messages or smileys (icons).n To type a message, use your keypad to enter yourmessage. Use the right softkey to select a characterinput mode.
