Messages 70Section 8: MessagesThis section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features andfunctionality associated with messaging.Types of MessagesYour phone provides the following message types:• Text Messages• Picture Messages• Audio Postcards• Voice Mail• Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent)• Instant MessagingText MessagesShort Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobilephones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to includesimple graphics, melodies, and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe toT-Mobile's message service.The Message icon ( ) displays when you receive a new text message. When the memory is full, the messageicon flashes on your phone and you cannot receive any new messages. You must delete a message before you canreceive additional messages. Use the Delete option in each message box to erase obsolete messages.Create newIn this menu, you can write and send a text message.Creating a Simple Text Message1. In Idle mode, press the Menu ➔ Messages ➔ Create new option and press the Select soft key or thekey.2. Highlight the Text message option and press the Select soft key or the key.
