Text messages

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 (message consists of 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 Select.

OR

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

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

7Enter your message.

Tip: Since the network limits the number of characters in a message, a character counter appears in the upper right-hand corner of your phone’s display. This phone supports 160 character SMS messages.

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

USE OTHER OPTIONS

You may use the following as a shortcut for sending a new text message:

1Enter the recipient’s phone number, then press Options.

2Scroll to Send message, then press Select. Continue the creation process as described above.

View message options

The table below lists several options available while creating a text message. To view these options, press Options at the text entry screen.

Option

Description

 

 

Send

Sends the current text message to the recipient(s)

 

 

 

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Nokia 3586I manual View message options, To send the message, press Options, then select Send, USE Other Options