Sending A Message - Navman MDT 860 User Manual

5. Sending a Message

A message can be sent by replying to an incoming message or sending an original (created) message.
Notes : Canned messages and the message folders are set up by the Fleet Operator.
The following rules apply to all messages sent from the MDT 860:
• Both free-text and canned messages (editable and non-editable) can be sent from the
MDT 860
• Editable canned messages may contain a field that can be edited before sending.
• Text messaging operates on vehicle–by-vehicle (MDT by MDT) basis, i.e. there are no special
provisions for text messaging on driver-by-driver basis
Sending an original message
Select Send A Message from the Main Menu (or press F). The Send A Message screen will be displayed.
Select either a canned message or the free form text message. To enter a free form text message use either
the multi-tap keypad or an external keyboard. Refer to section Appendix and see External Keyboard.
Replying to received messages
Select Inbox from the Main Menu (or press F2) and highlight the message to reply to.
Press P to display the Process Message screen.
Select Reply To The Send A Message screen will be displayed.
Select either a canned message or the free form text message. To enter a free form text message use either
the multi-tap keypad or an external keyboard. Refer to section Appendix and see External Keyboard.
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