Receiving A Text Message - Motorola APX 8500 Manual

Text Messaging Service (TMS)

Receiving a Text Message

Note: When you receive a message that is flagged with the Request Reply icon, you must manually respond
to the sender that you have received the message. The system does not automatically send a notification to
acknowledge that the message was received.
Procedure:
Do one of the following to receive a text message. You can use the options interchangeably depending on
your preference and the programmed functions.
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Receiving a text message via the Data Feature button or the TMS Feature button:
When you receive a message, press and hold the preprogrammed Data Feature button or the TMS
Feature button to access the Inbox.
The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with the sender of the latest received message on top.
•
Receiving a text message via the radio menu:
When the new message icon appears and the display shows New msg, press the Menu Select button
directly below TMS to access the Inbox.
The display shows a list of aliases or IDs, with the sender of the latest received message on top.
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