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If MESG is not one of your display options:
1From the idle screen, press m.
2Press R to scroll to Messages.
3Press B under SELECT.
The Message Center screen displays the number of messages you have in each message service — Voice Mail (Voice Mail), Text Msgs (Text and Numeric Messages), and Net Mail
To access any message service:
1From the Message Center screen, press R to scroll to the message service you want to access.
2Press B under the display option on the right. This option varies depending on the message service selected.
Nextel Voice Mail
See “Nextel Voice Mail” on page 39.
Text and Numeric Messaging
Text and Numeric Messaging Features
With Nextel Text and Numeric Messaging, Nextel will:
•Allow numeric messages up to 20 characters in length and text (alpha) messages up to 140 characters in length.
•Accept your messages even if you are unavailable, if your phone is turned off, or if you are busy on another call.
•Alert you of a new text or numeric message, even if you are on another call.
•Store a message if you are using Nextel Direct Connect and deliver it upon completion of the call.
•Store the message if you are outside of the coverage area and deliver it as soon as you are back in a coverage area.
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