GeneralYour phone supports the following messaging services, note however, that not all networks may offer them.
Your phone can receive and send text messages. Your Operator will advise you concerning service availability and conditions. |
Reading a Text MessageWhen a new message is waiting
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Deleting MessageAt the end of the message you are asked to delete it, you should normally do so since the capacity (of your SIM card) is limited, and when full, you cannot receive more messages.
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Message List
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Sending Text MessagesMessages up to 160 characters long can be created and sent by the following means:
Writing and Sending a New Message
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Writing LettersPress the number / letter keys repeatedly. The cursor advances after a short delay.
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Replying to a Message
** Free Reply ** The flashing advice shows the sender offers a free reply service (see also
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Sending on a Text MessageView the message.
See below if you wish to change the content before sending it. |
Editing a MessageView the message, including from your list.
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Press and select from Editing Menu as appropriate.
-------------------- Insert Newline Send Text Save Text Clear Text Space remaining -------------------- |
Re-Usable Messages
You may find it useful to keep a list of "standard" messages, which can be routinely edited and resent. You can create messages yourself, or edit messages sent by others. |
Message SettingsIt may be necessary for you to set the Message Service Centre number, there are also some further settings:
Service Centre Select to enter or change the Centre number advised by your Operator. Message Type Select to enable you to send a specific type of message for special applications, you can choose from:
Validity Period Select to alter the period your Message Centre will keep and continue sending a message. Delivery Report Set this if you require delivery confirmation. You may be charged for this special service. Free Reply Set this to offer a free reply service to the recipients of your messages. You will be charged for their response. |
Voice MessageThis network service is similar to an answerphone, but operates even when your phone is off or unreachable, ensuring you can be contacted at all times. Voice Messaging can be provided as an inclusive service and set automatically, however you may need to register the service and set it manually, please check with your operator.Owing to different systems in use, operation could differ from that mentioned below. Voice Message IndicationA waiting message may be indicated by one of the following:
You may be advised by a phone call/recorded announcement. |
Hearing your MessageYou will need to call your Message Centre, using the "calling" number provided by your operator (or using |
Saving Voice Message NumberYou should set this number in your Messaging menu, it will also appear in your PhoneBook.
Whilst you can call the number using Note that it may be necessary to call a different number when outside your home Network/Country. |
Manually Setting Voice MessagingTo set Voice Messaging manually, it is necessary to Divert unanswered calls to your Voice Message Centre (a number provided by your Operator - it may be different to the number needed to call the Centre).
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When you fail to answer incoming calls, you are alerted. When the numbers are known, the last ten can be retrieved through this menu. |
Local BroadcastYour Operator may offer a Cell Broadcast service, where information can be broadcast within specific cells. A range of services including traffic, weather, etc. is being developed. |
Local Broadcast on/off
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Broadcast Channel ControlYou may set which channel (information service) you receive (10 maximum).
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Press again to access the Broadcast settings menu. |
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Scroll and select from list. |
Options include:
If unsuitable, you may be able to change it.
Newly transmitted broadcasts are normally displayed automatically, you may switch this off, and retrieve broadcasts from selected channels (marked *).