Text Messaging - Motorola MOTOROKR E8 Getting Started

Text Messaging

Your phone supports four text modes:
ABC (Multi-Tap) mode allows you to type letters by pressing
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the key until the correct letter displays. For example, to type the,
you press the 8 key once, the 4 key twice, and the 3 key twice.
Word (Predictive) mode allows you to type words with only
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one keystroke per letter. The phone predicts the word you want.
For example, to type the, you press 8, 4, 3. Press * to select the
and insert a space.
Number mode mode allows you to type numbers.
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Symbol mode mode allows you to type symbols.
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Change text mode
While in the text entry screen, press # to cycle through the different
text modes or you can select Options > Text Entry > Change Text Modes.
Select Word (Predictive), ABC (Multi-Tap), Number, or Symbol.
See your User Manual for more information.
Separate charges may apply to send/receive domestic/international text messages.
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Send message
1. From the main screen,
select Main Menu > Messages.
2. Select Create Message.
3. Type your message and select Send To.
4. Scroll to the contact in the phone book and
press the Center Select key.
You can also select Options > Enter Number or
Enter Email to send to a contact who is not saved in
your phone book. Type the phone number or e-mail
address and select Done.
5. Select Send.
Read and delete message
Your phone notifies you when you have a new text message.
To read, select View.
To access messages in your Inbox:
1. From the main screen, select Main Menu > Messages > Inbox.
2. Scroll to the message and press the Center Select key to view.
To delete, select Options > Delete and select Yes.
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