M e s s a g i n g
5. Messaging
If you have subscribed to a message network service, you can send and receive messages to and from compatible phones that also subscribe to a message service. You can also send and receive multimedia and
Important: Exercise caution when opening messages. Messages may contain malicious software or otherwise be harmful to your device.
Note: The message sent icon or text on your device screen does not indicate that the message is received at the intended destination.
■Text Messages
When composing text messages (SMS) or enhanced messages (EMS, messages that can contain simple pictures, sounds, animations, or melodies), the number of characters used (out of a maximum per message) appears in the top left corner of the message screen. Segments are created when the message length exceeds the maximum allowed number of characters. The number of segments used (out of a maximum of 7) appears in the top right corner of the message screen. No additional text can be entered when all segments and characters have been used. Segments are delivered as individual messages. For information on entering text into messages, see "Text Entry," p. 27.
■Picture Messages
Picture messages are multimedia messages that can contain text, pictures, camera pictures, slides, and sound recordings. Depending upon your network services, you may receive a message that includes an internet address where you can view the picture messages.
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