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Text Messaging (SMS)
With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive
instant text messages between your wireless device
and another messaging-ready phone. When you
receive a new message, it will automatically display on
your device's screen.
Messaging is available via the Messaging application
in your Applications screen. This icon (
in Status bar area when a new text message is
received.
Note:
See your service plan for applicable charges for text
messaging and SMS voice messaging.
Viewing Notifications of Received Messages
When you receive a message, your device notifies you
by displaying an icon within the Notification area at the
top left of your Home screen.
indicates a new text or MMS messages
were received.
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3A. Sprint Service: The Basics
1.
Press
– or –
Touch and hold the Status bar, then slide your
finger down the screen. (See "Using the
Notifications Panel" on page 40.)
2.
Tap a message entry to open the Messaging
application.
Composing Text Messages
) appears
1.
Press
2.
Tap the
mobile phone number, or an email address using
either the onscreen or QWERTY keyboards.
Note:
If you are using an onscreen keyboard, you can switch
between the default
entry method. Touch and hold either the
to compose
preferred method.
Contacts
email address, if the information matches a
current contact's entry information, you will see a
match. When you see a match, touch the
associated name to complete the addressing.
and tap
>
and tap
> New message
To
field and enter a Contacts name, a
to
Swype
Android keyboard
field, tap
Input method
as you enter either a phone number or
.
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)
Notifications
.
text
or the
To
Type
, and select your
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