PIN and SMS Messaging
PIN and SMS Messaging
About PIN Messages
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) uniquely identifies each BlackBerry device on the network. If you know the PIN of another BlackBerry device user, you can send a PIN message to that person.
PIN messages are not routed through email accounts so you do not need an email address to send a PIN message.
When your PIN message is delivered to the recipient, in the messages list, a D appears with a check mark beside the PIN message.
To find your PIN, from the Home screen, click Options. Click Status.
Sending a PIN Message
1.From the Home screen, click Messages. Click the trackwheel.
2.Click Compose PIN.
3.In the To field, type a PIN or a contact name.
4.Type a message.
5.Click the trackwheel.
6.Click Send.
About SMS Messages
SMS is the abbreviation for "Short Message Service". In short it is a means to send a text message via the cellular network to a cell phone. The message has a limitation of 160 characters.
Open SMS messages
An unopened SMS message appears in the messages list with a closed italic envelope icon. After you open the message, the closed italic envelope changes to an open italic envelope.
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