Section 8: Messaging; Types Of Messages; Create And Send Text Messages - Samsung Messager SCH-r450 Series User Manual

Section 8: Messaging

This section explains how to send or receive different types of
messages. This section also describes the features and
functionality associated with messaging.
Note: Although the procedures in this section are written for the phone
keypad, you can also perform these procedures using the QWERTY
keypad.

Types of Messages

Your phone is able to send and receive Text and Picture
messages to compatible phones and devices. Text messages can
be up to 160 characters in length.
Note: Available memory is shared between all messages. You can store up to
100 messages. However, the exact number is dependent upon
message length.

Create and Send Text Messages

In standby mode, press the Messages shortcut (Down
1.
navigation) key or press
➔
Text Message. The Create Txt Msg screen appears in
the display showing the To: list.
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, then select Send Message
Tip: To launch the Create Txt Msg screen using a voice command — In
standby mode, press and hold
"Say a command." Say "Send Text" into the microphone. You are then
prompted to say a Contact name or a number for the first recipient of the
message.
Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient,
2.
then press or
OK
Tip: Press the Add soft key to display a pop-up menu containing: Contacts,
Groups, and Recent Calls. These options allow you to find and add
recipients to the To: list.
Enter the text content of your message using either
3.
keypad. (See "Entering Text" on page 33 for more
information.)
At any point while composing a message:
4.
• To change the text entry mode, press the Left soft key and select
the desired text entry mode, repeatedly press and hold
press . (For more information, refer to "Entering Text" on
page 33.)
• To complete the message text and set message send options,
press the Options soft key. The following options appear in the
display:
or until the phone prompts,
. The Text: appears in the display.
, or