Alcatel 808A manual Messages, Create message, Inbox, Receiving and reading SMS/MMS

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5Messages .......................

You can create, edit and receive SMS and MMS with this cellphone.

MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations and sounds to other compatible mobiles and e-mail addresses.

The MMS function can only be used if the service is provided by your operator, and if your contract includes the MMS option and if all the parameters for MMS have been entered (see page 31).

5.1Create message

From the main menu select "Messages\Write msg" to create text/ multimedia message.

An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when images, videos, audio, slides or attachments are inserted, Subject, CC/BCC/email address is added; or the message contains more than 8 pages of text.

You can type a message, modify a predefined message in Templates or customize your message by adding pictures, photos, sounds, titles, etc. (only available while editing an MMS). While writing a message, select "Options" to access all the messaging options.

You can save your messages that you send often to Drafts or Templates (MMS only).

An SMS message of more than a certain number of characters (the number of characters depends on your language) will be charged as several SMS.An MMS message containing photos and/ or sounds may also be billed as more than one message.

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5.2Inbox

All received messages (read and unread) are stored in the same Inbox.

When viewing your messages, you will find the following status icons,

depending on the type of message: unread SMS in cellphone, unread SMS in SIM card, read SMS in cellphone, read SMS in SIM card, unread MMS in cellphone, read MMS in cellphone, message reception in progress and message sending in progress.

Receiving and reading SMS/MMS

When you receive a new message, a beep sounds and the icon with the

number of new messages appear on the screen. Press to view it and

press to view the previous and next messages directly.

Once you receive a message, the following options are given: View, Reply, Forward the message to another person, Edit, Group by sender, Delete, Delete all, Move to Archive and extract number, URL or email address (Use number/Use URL/Use Email address), etc.

Group by sender/Group by receiver (1)

Messages can be grouped by sender/receiver ("Options\Group by sender"/"Options\Group by receiver").You are able to quick search the messages by pressing the key associated with the first letter of sender/receiver's name.

(1)The option of "Group by receiver" is available in Outbox, Sent, and Draft folders only.

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Contents IP2809808AUMGEMEngUSA01100412.indd 2010-4-12 Introduction Table of contents10.4 10.110.2 10.3Safety and use Privacy Radio Waves OT-808A Bluetooth QD ID B015352Disclaimer General informationExit Music player Access Music playerYour cellphone KeysBattery charge level Main screen iconsHeadset connected Memory card scanning completed SIM card missing Flight mode A2DP connectedGetting started Set-upInserting or removing the SIM card Power on your cellphoneCharging the battery Connect the battery chargerCalling your voicemail Power off your cellphoneCalls Making a callDuring a call Receiving a callLine switching Menu arrangeConference calls Receiving and reading SMS/MMS MessagesCreate message InboxVoicemail SettingsOutbox SentEmail account set-up AccessSign in/Sign out Instant messaging1Available options Open a Palringo account onlineDirectory Adding a contact Billing Call registerCall memory My numbersCall settings Media applications Music playerImage Viewer Radio Video playerNews InternetOpera 11.3 WebTwitter Update all Refresh all feedsWeather FacebookJava Entertainment12.1 Fun EbookStore them in your File manager\My creations Settings in framing modeCamera CameraVideo General Recording modePlaying mode ProfilesFile manager Cellphone My videosMy creations Unknown filesMemory status Formats and compatibilityBluetooth Tasks OthersCalendar CalculatorCurrency converter ClockConverter Unit converterDisplay SettingsClamshell Headset modeInput mode LanguagesSecurity NetworkConnectivity Latin input mode/character Making the most of your CellphoneSymbol table 20Warranty Standard charger Accessories23Troubleshooting BatteryMy cellphone will not charge properly SIM card errorCallers name does not appear when a call is received Am unable to use the features described in the manualUsed under license by TCT Mobile Limited English CJA30W1ALAAA