3A. Sprint Service: The Basics 131 Sprint ServiceAccessing Text MessagesTo read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, you will see itlisted within the Messaging screen. Touch themessage or use your Navigation keys to open itand then scroll down and view its entire content.To reply to a text message:1. While the message is open, tap the Type tocompose field and then type your reply message.2. Compose your reply or use the preset messagesor icons. To type a message, use your keypad to enter yourmessage. (See “Entering Text with the OnscreenKeyboard” on page 49.)3. Insert an Emoticon or a Smiley. To enter a smiley from the onscreen keyboard,press and tap Insert smiley or pressand from the QWERTY keyboard.4. Review your reply and press Send. (You may selectadditional messaging options by pressing .) Options include: Call, View contact, Add subject,Attach, Insert Smiley, or More [Delete thread, Allthreads, and Add to Contacts]).Multimedia Messaging (MMS)With multimedia messaging (MMS), you can send andreceive instant text messages that contain text, pictures,audio, recorded voice, or a picture slideshow.Messaging is available via the Messaging applicationin your Applications screen.Composing MMS Messages1. Press and tap > .2. Press and tap Compose.Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for textmessaging and MMS voice messaging.Note: From the Messages screen, you can also touch Newmessage to begin creating a new outgoing message.