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automatically convert from a text to a multimedia message.
3. To add a subject, press MENU and select ‘Add subject’. If you add a subject, the
message will convert to a multimedia message.
4. To add an attachment, touch ‘Attach’ icon on the right-top of the screen. Adding an
attachment will always convert the message to a multimedia message. Select from audio
or picture files. You can select to take a new picture if you want, or record an audio file.
Any recordings you make will be stored automatically in the Music application in a play
list named “My recordings”. To remove an attachment, select the attachment’s ‘Remove’
button.
5. Type your message. As you type, you’ll be able to track how many
characters/messages you’re creating. Remember that text messages have a limit around
160 characters. Once you go over that limit, a new message is actually created but
automatically joined into one when received.
6. Select ‘Send’ when ready. You can also save a draft.
7. As your message sends, progress displays in the title bar. If you see this icon to the
right of the message, it means your message is still being delivered.
Save message as draft
While composing, press BACK, your message automatically saves as a draft.
Text and multimedia message settings
To set text and multimedia message preferences, from the message list, press MENU and
select ‘Settings’. You can set the following from this screen:
1. Notification settings
You can receive a notification each time you receive a new message.
Select ‘Notifications’ check box to receive a notification in the status bar when a new
message arrives. If you want your phone to ring when a new message arrives, select that
check box as well. Select Ring tone to open the ring tone menu and select a ring tone
specific to new text and multimedia message notifications. Note that when you check a
ring tone, it plays briefly.
If you want your phone to vibrate when you receive a new message, select ‘Vibrate’
check box.
2. Text message settings
Delivery reports: To receive a report on the delivery status of your message, select this
check box.
Manage SIM card messages: Text messages can also be stored on your SIM card. The
exact SIM card number depends on your card, but it is usually around 25-50. To view
messages on your SIM card, delete them, and copy them to your phone memory, select
this setting.
3. Multimedia message settings
Delivery reports: To receive a report on the delivery status of your message, select this
check box.
Read reports: To receive a report on whether each recipient has read or deleted the
