2A. Sprint Service: The Basics 85
Sprint Service
Text Messaging (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging (MMS)With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive
instant text messages between your wireless device
and another messaging-ready phone.
In addition, Text Messaging includes a variety of preset
messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,”
that make composing messages fast and easy. Use
your device to customize your own preset messages
(up to 160 characters).
Multimedia messages, or MMS, can contain text and
pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture
slideshows, contact cards (vCard), or appointments
(vCalendar).
Composing Text Messages
1. Press and tap > Messages.
2. On the All messages screen, tap New message.
The Compose screen opens.
3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can:
䡲Enter phone numbers directly in the To field. If
you’re sending the message to several phone
numbers, separate the phone numbers with a
comma. As you enter information, any matching
phone numbers from your contacts list are
displayed. Tap a match to enter that number or
address directly.
䡲Tap the icon, and then select the phone
numbers of the contacts to whom you want to
send the message. You can also select contact
groups as recipients. When you have selected all
the message recipients, tap Done.
4. Tap the “Tap to add text” box and then start
composing your message.
5. When done, tap to send the text message.
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for
Text Messaging and SMS Voice Messaging.