Messages 53MessagesMobile originating SMS text messagingCheck with Verizon Wireless to confirm availability ofMobile Originating SMS.Your phone is able to send and receive text messages. Whenyou receive a message, your phone sounds an alert tone(unless turned off) and a message appears in the display.Your phone can store up to 130 messages. The storagecapacity includes all message types. The number ofmessages stored depends upon the length ofeach message.Create and send SMS text messages1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, thenpress , for Send New Msg.Tip: In standby mode, press the down key on the navigationkey to shortcut directly to the Send New Msg sub menu.2. Enter the phone number of the recipient and press .3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menuappears in the display.4. Use the navigation key to select the input mode (ABC, T9Word, Symbol, or 123) or select Canned Msg.5. Enter your message using the keypad. Once finished,press .6. Press the left soft key ( ) Send. Your message is sentto the intended recipient.