Text Messaging; General Text Messaging Information; Receiving Text Messages; Sending Text Messages To An Email Address - Iridium Roadpost Satellite Service User Manual

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Text Messaging

Send and receive text messages on your satellite phone.

General text messaging information

• Maximum 160 characters per message.
• To receive a text message your satellite phone must
be switched on and must be in service.
• When your phone is off, your message will be held in
the message center until your phone is switched on
and in service. An envelope or similar icon will
appear in the display when a text message is
received.

Receiving text messages

1. When you receive a new message, you will see
"Message Read Now?"
2. Press <OK> and continue with step 3 or press <Clear>
to read the message later.
3. Press <Menu> or the arrow keys to move forward
through a message one screen at a time.
4. Press <OK> to access options for that entry.
Sending text messages to another Iridium or
cellular phone
1. Press < >.
2. Scroll to "Message Editor", press <OK>.
3. Compose a message, press <OK>.
4. "Send Message" appears, press <OK>.
5. Enter destination number, preceded by '+', then <OK>.
Example: If the Iridium number you are sending your text
message to is (8816) 555 55555, you will dial +8816 555
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55555 <OK>. If the cellular number you are sending your
text message to is (212) 555 1212, you will dial +1 212 555
1212 <OK>.

Sending text messages to an email address

1. Press < >.
2. Scroll to "Message Editor", press <OK>.
3. Compose your message beginning with the email
address of the person you are sending it to. Be sure to
leave a space between the email address and the start
of your message. (To create the '@' character, press the
<1> key seven times.)
Example: johnsmith@mail.com<space>Having a great trip!
4. Press <OK>. "Send Message" appears. Press <OK>.
5. Enter destination number as '+ * 2' and press <OK>.

Reply to sender of a text message

1. When viewing a text message, "View Options"
appears.
2. Press <OK> and scroll to "Reply to Sender", press
<OK>.
3. Compose your message. Press <OK>. (If responding to
an email message, leave a space between the email
address and beginning of your message).
4. "Send Message" appears, press <OK>.
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