206 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The BasicsUsing SMS Text MessagingWith SMS Text 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, SMS Text 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.sprint.com.Composing SMS Text MessagesTo compose an SMS Text message:1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu.2. Select Messaging ( ).3. Select Send Message ( ).4. Select Text and press .5. Select Mobile #, Email, or Contacts and press .6. Enter the number, email address, or select the contactand select Next ( ) or . (You may include up to 10recipients per message.)7. Compose a message using one of the followingmethods: To type a message, use your keypad to enter yourmessage. Use to select a character inputmode. (See “Entering Text” on page 39.)
