Text Messages; Write A Message - Nokia 2285 User Manual

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Text messages

Warning!
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
e-mail feature to send text messages to phones in other networks.
Important:
(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 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 message
Important:
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" on page 33).
1 From the start screen, press Menu, and press Select.
2 Select Text messages, and select Create message.
3 Scroll to Add number, and press Select.
4 Enter the phone number of the recipient, and press OK.
OR
Press Search, highlight the desired number stored in your phone book, and press Select.
5 Press Options, scroll to Enter text, and press Select.
6 Enter 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 display. This phone
supports 160 character SMS messages.
7 To send the message, press Options, and select Send.
Do not switch on the phone when wireless
When sending SMS messages, your phone may display Message Sent
Use this method when sending a message to recipients in the same
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