Section 3A: Sprint Service Features: The Basics 239Sprint ServiceUsing SMS Text MessagingWith SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people’swireless phone numbers to send instant text messages fromyour phone to their messaging-ready phones – and they cansend messages to you. When you receive a new message, itwill automatically be displayed on your phone’s screen.In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of presetmessages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” thatmakes composing messages fast and easy. You can alsocustomize your own preset messages (up to 160 characters)from your phone. For more information on using the VirtualKeypad to enter text, see “Entering Text Using the VirtualKeypad” on page 72.)Composing SMS Text MessagesTo compose an SMS Text message from the phone:1. Select Menu > Send Text Msg.2. Select Contacts, Mobile #, or Emailand press .3. Enter the number, email address,or contact and select Next ( ).(You may include up to 10recipients per message.)4. Compose a message using one ofthe following methods: To type a message, use yourkeypad to enter your message. Use Options ( ) toselect a character input mode.MENUOKMENUOK
