palmOne Treo Instructions Manual page 33

SMS
SMS messages are brief notes that you exchange with other mobile phones
that have SMS capability (also known as short messaging). Long messages
When entering a message,
with more than 160 characters are split into several messages. Refer to your
you can insert emotive
service plan for per-message pricing and availability.
symbols by choosing
Emoticons or predefined
Creating and sending a message
QuickText phrases. To add a
new phrase, select Edit 1. Make sure Wireless Mode is turned on, as described on page 14.
QuickText from the list.
2. Press SMS .
3. Choose New.
Not all symbols available on
your device may be used in
text messages. The SMS
application automatically
replaces invalid characters
before it sends your
message.
You can address text
messages to multiple
recipients by separating the
4. If the intended recipient is in your Contacts list, start typing the first initial
addresses with a space or a
comma. If you address a
and last name (no spaces). Otherwise, type the full phone number or
single message to three
email address. Destination email addresses are included in the 160
people, you will be billed for
character count.
three messages.
5. Press Down
choose the recipient's phone number or email address from the list that
appears.
6. Type your message.
7. Choose Send.
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. If you typed just a few letters of the recipient's name,
Receiving messages
When your phone is on and in an area of wireless coverage, you will
automatically receive SMS messages sent to you. You can configure your
Treo to automatically notify you when new text messages arrive, using a
ringtone and vibration or simply an onscreen alert.
From the New Message alert:
• To view your message(s), choose Go To.
• To dismiss the alert, choose OK. The message will go straight to the Inbox.
• To be reminded of the new message again in 5 minutes, choose Snooze.
Using links in messages
When you receive an SMS message that contains a telephone number,
email address, or URL, you can dial the number, send an email message, or
go to the web page immediately.
1. Choose a message from the list.
2. Choose the phone number, email address, or URL (appears as
underlined blue text).
3. Your Treo automatically launches the appropriate application from the link.
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