Nokia 3586I manual Text messages, Write a Text Message, Create and send a text message

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Text messages

9 Text messages

Warning: Do not switch on the phone when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.

You can use the Messages menu (Menu 1) and Short Message Service (SMS) to read, write and send text messages to another phone in your network. You may also be able to use the Minibrowser’s e-mail feature to send text messages to phones in other networks.

Important: When sending SMS messages, your phone may

display the words Message Sent (where service is available). This is an indication that the message has been sent by your phone to the SMS network. This is not an indication that the message has been received at the intended destination. For more details about SMS services, check with your service provider.

Note: This function can be used only if it is supported by your network operator or service provider. Only devices that offer compatible e-mail features can receive and display messages. It may require a separate subscription.

• WRITE A TEXT MESSAGE

You can use the Messages menu to create and send text messages to another mobile phone in your network, to another mobile phone in another network, or to an e-mail recipient. You can also save a draft of your message in the Outbox folder for later use.

Create and send a text message

Important: Use this method when sending a message to recipients in the same wireless network. If the recipient has a different service provider, you may need to send the message as an e-mail (see “Create and send an e-mail message” on page 31).

1From the start screen, press Menu, then press Select.

2Select Text messages, then select Create message.

3Select either Text (up to 160 characters) or Numeric page (phone number only).

Note: The ability to send a numerical page may be dependent on your wireless network. Please contact your service provider for more information on text messaging in your area.

4Scroll to Add number, then press Select.

5Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press OK.

OR

Press Search, highlight the desired number stored in your phone book, then press Select.

6Press Options, scroll to Enter text, then press Select.

7Enter your message.

A character counter appears in the upper right-hand corner of the display. This phone supports 160 character SMS messages.

8To send the message, press Options, then select Send.

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