Alcatel 799A 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 cellphone 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 image, 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 phone, unread

SMS in SIM card, read SMS in phone, read SMS in SIM card, unread MMS in phone, read MMS in phone, 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 IP3192799AUMEngUSA07101220.indd 2010-12-20 Introduction Table of contents10.4 10.110.2 10.3Safety and use 19.119.2 Privacy Radio Waves OT-799A Bluetooth QD ID B015352General information DisclaimerHearing Aid Compatibility Your cellphone KeysMy friends Call forwarding activated your calls are forwarded see Battery charge levelMain screen icons Headset connected Keypad lockedMemory card scanning completed SIM card missing Flight mode A2DP connectedGetting started Set-upCharging the battery Inserting or removing the SIM cardInsert the memory card Making a call Power on your cellphone Power off your cellphone CallsDuring 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 player11.3 Web InternetMy friends OperaWeather FacebookTwitter Java Entertainment12.1 Fun EbookStore them in your File manager\My creations Settings in framing modeCamera CameraVideo General Recording modePlaying mode ProfilesFile manager Phone My videosMy creations OthersMemory status Formats and compatibilityOr Bluetooth headset if Pbap supported BluetoothPair and register your Bluetooth device Access profileTasks OthersCalendar CalculatorCurrency converter ClockConverter Unit converterDisplay SettingsVocabulary Headset modeInput mode LanguagesSecurity NetworkConnectivity Latin input mode/character Making the most of your CellphoneSymbol table Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited Warranty Standard charger UK charger Accessories23Troubleshooting BatterySound quality of the calls is not optimal Used under license by TCT Mobile Limited English CJA31J1ALAAA