Kyocera K500 User Manual page 33

14. Message Center
Use messaging to send, receive, and edit text and picture messages. The K500 supports various
messaging types including Short Messaging Service (SMS), Multimedia Message (MMS) and
Broadcast messages. Please note, availability is dependent on your service provider. Contact
your service provider for more details.
Messages
Write a Message
[Text Message]
Text messages are sent via SMS (Short Message Service) and are dependent on your network
service provider. You can send text messages to a fax, pager, E-mail account and to another
mobile phone subscriber. Contact your network service provider for service availability and
messaging settings.
The text message icon appears on screen when you have received a new message.
Note: SMS service may not be available on all networks or may not function properly outside
your network.
Text messaging enables the user to write and send new messages.
1. Select Text Message from the Write a Message Menu.
2. Enter the text message and press the left soft key to enter the Options menu.
3. The Options menu allows you to select or insert a Template, Object, text formatting,
phonebook number and change the input method.
4. Press the left soft key when the message is complete and select Done.
5. Choose from the following message options:
Send Only
Save and Send
Save
Send to Many
Send to Group
6. Input the number directly or press the left soft key to Search the phonebook.
! Note: If you receive a call while writing a message, the message is automatically saved until the
call is complete. The phone returns to the original text messaging screen after the call. Complete
the message as you normally would.
[Multimedia Message]
Multimedia messaging (MMS), also called Picture Messaging, is a service that enables you to
send messages inclusive of images, animations and sound in addition to text.
Send messages to mobile phones and e-mail recipients. Multimedia messaging availability is
dependent on your service provider. The recipient of a MMS message must also subscribe to the
service.
Write a message and insert images, sound and other attachments from the file manager.
1. Select Multimedia Message from the Write a Message Menu.
2. Enter the recipient and subject information. You can also include other CC and BCC recipients,
up to 20 each.
3. Press the left soft key to Edit and input your message. Add video, audio or picture files.
4. Press the left soft key when the message is complete and select Done.
5. Choose from the following message options:
Send Only
Save and Send
Save to Drafts
Send Options
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