Messaging; Creating A New Message - Acer beTouch E400 User Manual

Messaging

This chapter shows you how to set up and use the SMS and MMS functions of
your smartphone.
SMS and MMS messages are accessed via Messaging. Messaging automatically
arranges received and sent messages into threads.
To access Messaging tap Messaging on the Home screen.

Creating a new message

You can use your phone to compose SMS or MMS
messages.
Tap New message to compose a new message.
Enter the recipient's phone number or name in the To
field. Suggested contacts will be displayed in a drop-down
list below the text field. To select a suggested contact, tap
the contact's name.
Once you have entered the recipient, enter your message
in the text box labeled Type to compose.
Note: An SMS message is normally limited to 160 characters. If your message is longer
than 160 characters, it will be sent as multiple linked messages. Most phones will
automatically join the linked messages to present the recipient with a single long
message, however, some older phones do not have this ability.
Press the Menu button to see what options are available when creating a new
message.The options change depending on the status of the message.
Icon Description
Convert the SMS to an MMS, allowing you to add a subject to the message.
View all the threads currently on your phone.
Convert the SMS to an MMS, allowing you to attach a file to the message.
Open the phone keypad to call the recipient.
Discard the message.
Insert a smiley/emoticon into your message text.
Send the message.
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