Messaging; Text Messages (Sms) - Sony Ericsson V800 User Manual

Messaging

This chapter gives information about the types of messages
supported in your phone as well as a complete Messaging
glossary.
You will find instructions on how to send, read and manage text
messages (SMS), picture messages (MMS) and email. You will
also learn about Messenger – the instant messaging function
that allows you to join chat sessions and see which of your
contacts that are online.
Details about Area Information (traffic reports etc.) and Cell
Information (important information from your network operator)
exist. Please contact your service provider for more information
about these services.

Text messages (SMS)

Text messages are sent via SMS (Short Messaging Service).
Text messages can contain simple pictures, animations,
melodies and sound effects. Text messages can be sent to one
person, several recipients or to a group of recipients that you
have saved in the phonebook %38 Groups.
This is the Internet version of the user's guide. © Print only for private use.
Note: If you send a text message to a group, you are charged
for each member of that group.
Before you start
First make sure that the number of your service centre is set.
The number is supplied by your service provider and is usually
saved on the SIM card.
To set the service centre number
1. } Messaging } Settings } SMS } Service centre. If the
service centre number is saved on the SIM card, it is shown
in the list.
2. If there is no number in the list } Add and enter the number,
including the international "+" sign and country code
} Save.
Sending text messages
For information about entering letters %22 Entering text.
Note: Some language-specific characters use more space.
For some languages you can deactivate National chars.
to save space. %23 Options when entering letters
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