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3.1.1 Open Messaging
3.1.2 Creating and sending SMS and MMS messages
You can compose text (SMS) messages of up to 160 characters. If you continue to
type after the limit is reached, your message will be delivered as one, but count as
more than one message. These are called concatenated messages.
Multimedia messages, also known as MMS, can contain text and a picture, a
recorded voice, an audio or video file, a picture slideshow.
3.1.3 To create and send a text message
i.
On the All Messages screen, tap create the compose screen opens.
ii.
Enter the phone number (the message recipient) in the To field. As you
enter the phone number, matching contacts will appear on the screen. Tap
a recipient or continue entering the recipient's phone number.
Note: Only show the saved to contact mobile phone number.
iii.
Tap the text box that contains the text "Type message", and then start
composing your message.
Note: As you compose your message, a counter will appear in the top right corner
of the text box to tell you how many characters right now. Once you go over 160‐
character, a new message is created but automatically joined into one when
received.
4. When done, tap Send to send the text message.
Note: To receive delivery reports and know when a text message is received, in
the All threads screen, press MENU and then tap Settings. In the SMS settings
section, select the Delivery reports check box.
3.1.4 To create and send a multimedia (MMS) message
i.
On the All threads screen, tap create to open the Compose screen.
ii.
Enter the mobile phone number or email address of your message
recipients in the To field. As you enter the phone number or email address,
matching contacts will appear on the screen. Tap a recipient or continue
entering the recipient's phone number or email address.
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