146 Using Message Services
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Set Expiry period

This feature specifies the maximum amount of time,
in hours, that an unforwarded outgoing message
will remain at the service center before it is deleted.
Note: This feature must be activated by your
service provider. Contact your service provider for
additional information.
Satellite Mode
To set the message expiration period in satellite
mode:
Tip:
The
default
expiration
period setting
is 24 hours.
1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Message
Settings...” to get to Expiry Period, and then
press O to select. You will see Enter Hours
followed by the current setting.
2. Press C to clear one digit at a time, or
press and hold C to erase the entire
number.
3. Enter the new number, and then press O.
You will see Hours followed by the number you
entered.
4. Press and hold C to exit the menu.
Cellular Mode
This feature is not available in cellular mode.
Getting to Message Settings...
1. Press ? to go directly to the Messages menu.
or
Press M until you see Messages, and then press O.
2. Press M to scroll to Message Settings, and then press O.
3. Press M to scroll to one of the features described below.