Messaging 56Section 6: MessagingThis section describes how to send and receive messages, andother features associated with messaging.Types of MessagesYour phone supports these types of messages:• Text messages: Send and receive simple messages containing text toother mobile phones or email addresses (also known as SMS).• Multimedia messages: Send and receive text messages withpictures, video, and/or sound to other mobile phones or emailaddresses (also known as MMS).• Mobile IMs: Exchange Instant Messages with other users of popularmessaging sites.• Email: Send and receive email from your email accounts, includingCorporate Exchange mail.• Gmail: Send and receive Gmail from your Google account.• Voicemail: Retrieve voice messages from callers.• Google Talk: Chat with other Google Talk users.Note: Messaging service availability depends on your network and serviceplan. Multimedia Messaging charges apply per your Calling Plan.Monthly plans are available. Higher rates apply for InternationalMultimedia Messaging (when available). Compatible Device required.Consult Verizon Wireless for more information.Text and Multimedia MessagingYour phone can send and receive text and multimedia messages.Creating and Sending Messages1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging ➔ Newmessage.2. Tap the To field and enter a name, phone number or emailaddress. As you enter text, matching contacts appear.Touch a contact to add it to the list.Tip: If you are creating a message with the phone in portrait mode, you cantouch Recent, Contacts, or Group to choose recipients.3. Touch Type to compose, or Next, to enter the message.4. While composing, press the Menu Key for options:• Add subject: Add a subject field (converts the message to MMS.)• Attach: Add media or content to the message to convert it to MMS.• Add text: Select text from Contacts or Calendar to add.• Insert smiley: Add a text emoticon to the message.• Cancel: Discard the message.5. Touch to send the message.Send