Using Contact Information and Links

Call, FaceTime, or email someone you’ve texted: Tap a message in the Text Messages list and scroll to the top of the conversation. (Tap the status bar to scroll quickly to the top of the screen.)

ÂÂ To call the person, tap Call.

ÂÂ To call the person using FaceTime, tap FaceTime.

ÂÂ To email the person, tap Contact Info, then tap an email address.

Follow a link in a message: Tap the link.

A link may open a webpage in Safari, make a phone call in Phone, open a preaddressed message in Mail, or display a location in Maps. To return to your text messages, press the Home button and tap Messages.

Add someone you’ve texted to your contacts list: Tap a phone number in the Messages list, then tap “Add to Contacts.”

Send contact information: In Contacts, tap the person whose information you want to share. Tap Share Contact at the bottom of the screen, then tap MMS. Address the message and tap Send.

Save contact information received: Tap the contact bubble in the conversation and tap Create New Contact or “Add to Existing Contact.”

Managing Previews and Alerts

By default, iPhone displays a preview of new messages when iPhone is locked or when you are using another app. You can turn this preview on or off in Settings. You can also enable alerts for text messages.

Turn previews on or off: In Settings, choose Messages and tap Show Preview.

Show multiple message alerts (iOS 4.3): In Settings, choose Messages, then tap Play Alert Tone and set the number of times an alert should appear if you don’t respond.

Set whether an alert sounds when you get a text message or preview: In Settings, choose Sounds, then tap New Text Message. Tap the alert sound you want, or None if you don’t want an audible alert.

Important: If the Ring/Silent switch is off, text alerts won’t sound.

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MC603C/A, MC609LL/A, MC606LL/A, MC678LL/A, MC603LL/A specifications

The Apple MD128LL/A, MC679LL/A, MC608LL/A, MD127LL/A, and MC605LL/A are renowned models from Apple's extensive lineup of devices, primarily comprising MacBook Pro and MacBook Air systems. Each of these models showcases Apple's commitment to innovation, reliability, and performance, catering to a broad range of users, from everyday consumers to professionals requiring high-powered computing.

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