148 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 – andthey can send messages to you. When you receive a newmessage, it will automatically display on your phone’sscreen.In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of presetmessages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” thatmake composing messages fast and easy. You can alsocustomize your own preset messages (up to 160 characters)from your Sprint PCS Phone or at www.sprintpcs.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 Mobile #, Email@, or Contacts and press .5. Enter the number or address or select the contact,then select Next ( ). (You may include up to 10recipients per message.)6. 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.)
