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SMS messages are also know as “text” messages and can each be around 160 characters.
If you continue to type after the limit is reached, your message will be delivered as one,
but count as more than one message. These are called “concatenated” messages.
MMS messages are also known as “multimedia” or “picture” messages and can contain
text, picture, audio, and video files.
When you compose a message, the phone will automatically convert a text message into
a multimedia message as soon as you add a subject or an attachment, or if you address
the message using an email address rather than a phone number.
View the message from the message list
Select a message thread in the list to open it for reading. When open, the individual
messages appear stacked on the screen, much like with instant messaging conversations
(or chats).
Note that messages you send are also listed in the Read view.
Reading multimedia messages
If you have selected to auto-retrieve your multimedia messages, then both the message
header and body will download.
If you are downloading only the headers, then you must first select the Download button
to retrieve the message body. If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads,
you can check the message size before you download.
Once the message has downloaded, select “Play” button to view the message.
From a message read view, you can do the following:
1. To view details about a particular message, in the Read view, touch & hold the
message to open the context menu. Select View details.
2. Reply to a message: Simply start typing your message in the text box at the bottom of
the screen to reply to a message. You can always press MENU and select to add a subject
or an attachment to convert it to a multimedia message. Select ‘Send’ when ready.
3. Links in messages: If a message contains a link to a Web page, it will be selectable. To
view the Web page in the Browser, simply select it.
4. Delete messages: Your messages will be saved until you explicitly delete them.
Delete one message in a thread - With the message thread open in Read view, touch &
hold the individual message you want to delete to open the context menu. Delete all
messages in a thread - With the message thread open in Read view, press MENU >
Delete. You can also delete an entire thread from the message list by pressing & holding
the thread to open the context menu, then select ‘Delete’.
Delete all message threads - From the message list, press MENU and select Delete all
threads.
Compose text and multimedia messages
1. Touch ‘Compose’ icon. The Compose screen opens.
2. Add recipients by typing a name, phone number, or email address in the ‘To’ field.
Matching contacts will appear. Select the recipient or continue typing. Add as many
recipients as you wish. If you send the message to an email address, the message will
