Short Message Service (SMS)
The SX5D is capable of sending and receiving SMS text messages. Each SMS message can have a maximum of 160 characters. Upon receipt of a new SMS message, the message icon (envelope) will be displayed and the SMS key will blink. A maximum of 10 messages can be stored. Contact your service provider to activate SMS.
SMS messages can be generated using the SX5D keypad or a standard computer keyboard. See the Quick Connection Guide at the front of this manual to see how to connect a keyboard.
Read Text Messages
1)Press the SMS key.
2)Select Received Messages.
3)Scroll to the desired message.
4)Press the READ key.
NOTE: Unread messages are denoted by a closed envelope icon Messages that have been read are denoted by an open envelope icon.
Reply to Received Messages
1)View the desired message.
2)Press the OPTIONS key.
3)Select Text Reply to reply with a text message. Select Voice Reply to reply with a voicemail.
4)For a text reply, type your reply message, then press OK. Selecting Voice Reply will activate the speakerphone and call the person who sent the message.
Forward Text Messages
1)View the desired message.
2)Press the OPTIONS key.
3)Select Forward.
4)Enter the desired number, or press the NAME key to select a phonebook entry.
5)Press OK.
6)Select Send Now.
Delete Text Messages
1)View the desired message.
2)Press the OPTIONS key.
3)Select Delete.
Create Text Messages
1)Press the SMS key.
2)Select New Message.
3)Enter the message text.
NOTE: Use the * key on the keypad to change the type of text (all capital letters - ABC, lower case letters - abc, or numbers - 123). The current text type is displayed under the clock in the upper right corner of the display screen.
4)Press OK.
5)Enter the desired number, or press the NAME key to select a phonebook entry.
6)Press OK.
Read Text Messages.
Reply to Received
Messages.
Forward Text Messages.
Delete Text Messages.
Create Text Messages.
7) To send the message, select Send Now. To save it to send at a later time, select Send Later.
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